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Event:
BLAZE 18 - ALLU VS OTTOMAN
Date: Mar 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Shimada looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#CL2#
Chimaev clinches up with Shimada and pushes him back against the cage.
Shimada stalling in the clinch but Chimaev improves position.
Shimada keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chimaev's efforts to push away.
Chimaev has Shimada pushed against the cage.
Shimada misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chimaev.
Shimada avoiding damage as Chimaev throws knees to the body.
#TD#
Shimada is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Chimaev can't fight it off and eventually Shimada manages to take the fight to the floor. Chimaev looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Shimada sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chimaev has his hands on Shimada's head, controlling the position.
Chimaev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Chimaev managing to control the position.
Chimaev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shimada looking to sit in guard and control but Chimaev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Chimaev is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Shimada keeping moving, preventing Chimaev from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Shimada is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chimaev is aware though and is defending well.
Shimada might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shimada keeping moving, preventing Chimaev from controlling successfully.
Chimaev 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.
Shimada has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Shimada or perhaps it was just good defense by Chimaev, which made it look bad.
Chimaev misses with a two punch combination.
A thudding body kick lands there by Chimaev!
Shimada avoids the body shot from Chimaev.
Shimada throws a big counter combination but Chimaev scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Shimada tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little jabbing left from Chimaev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chimaev scores with a head kick. Shimada tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#TD#
Shimada shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Chimaev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shimada throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chimaev looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Chimaev is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T4#
Chimaev trying to keep a closed guard but Shimada is proving a slippery customer.
Shimada preventing the sweep.
Chimaev wants to stand up but Shimada is controlling him.
Shimada in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
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!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shimada accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Shimada is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Chimaev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shimada defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shimada cracks Chimaev with a solid left hand.
Shimada won't allow Chimaev to sweep him here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Chimaev 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 telegraphed takedown attempt from Shimada is defended easily by Chimaev.
A right-left combo lands from Chimaev.
Chimaev falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shimada counters with a series of strikes. Chimaev will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shimada wants to clinch up but Chimaev keeps it at a distance.
Chimaev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shimada. #CL2#
Chimaev moves into the clinch.#T1#
Chimaev tries a body shot but Shimada blocks it.
Shimada goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shimada lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Shimada is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Chimaev wants to break free but Shimada has control.
Chimaev misses with the head strike.
#TD#
Shimada gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Chimaev regains guard.
Chimaev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chimaev wants to sweep here but Shimada controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Chimaev looking for a guillotine here but Shimada defends easily.
Shimada trying to control but Chimaev is working from the bottom. #T2#
Chimaev wants to stand up but Shimada is controlling him.
Chimaev 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.
Shimada has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chimaev is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Shimada is controlling him.
Shimada is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Chimaev trying to keep a closed guard but Shimada is proving a slippery customer.
#ES2#
Chimaev uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shimada darts in trying to clinch
and Shimada takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Chimaev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shimada moves away.
Shimada takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A bone on bone clash there as Shimada blocks the leg kick.
A combination from Chimaev does no damage.
Shimada shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chimaev sprawls well. Chimaev wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shimada gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hiroyuki Shimada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shimada dives in and grabs Chimaev's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chimaev pushes down on Shimada's head and hops out.#T4#
Chimaev sizes up Shimada with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chimaev. Shimada does a little dance to reset his feet.
A combination from Chimaev does no damage.
Shimada throws a sloppy head kick and Chimaev moves out of range easily.
Chimaev throws a big counter head kick but Shimada avoids it with no problem.
Shimada shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chimaev pinned against the cage. Chimaev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shimada shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chimaev as he jumps to the side.
Khabib Chimaev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chimaev misses with a kick to the body.
Shimada is looking for a counter combo.
Chimaev throws a combination that misses
and Shimada counters with a series of strikes. Chimaev will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Chimaev 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#
Chimaev throws a leg kick
and Shimada counters with a series of strikes. Chimaev will be more careful next time no doubt.
Chimaev throws a head kick that misses.
As Chimaev looks to move away, Shimada throws a big counter combo but Chimaev just gets out of the way.
Shimada shoots in and drives through. Chimaev sprawls well.
Chimaev avoids a kick to the body.
Chimaev connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shimada swinging wildly here.
Hiroyuki Shimada is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shimada tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chimaev swings for the body but Shimada moves out of range.
Shimada misses with a series of wild punches.
Hiroyuki Shimada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Shimada wants to clinch up but Chimaev keeps it at a distance.
Chimaev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Khabib Chimaev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chimaev stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shimada looks for a takedown but Chimaev sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hiroyuki Shimada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chimaev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chimaev throws a head kick that misses.
Chimaev stalks Shimada and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Shimada's face. Shimada staggers backwards, shaken.
Chimaev looks to score with a jab to the body but Shimada is just out of range.
Chimaev stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chimaev wants it to stay on the feet.
Shimada with a poor takedown
and Chimaev counters with a right hand to the body. #T2#
Chimaev misses with a body kick.
Shimada changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Chimaev misses with an uppercut.
Chimaev swinging wildly here.
Chimaev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shimada.
Shimada looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shimada ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shimada fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shimada gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chimaev counters with a head kick.
Chimaev is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Shimada is looking to clinch. #T3#
Chimaev throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Shimada was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Chimaev looks to land a combination but Shimada avoids it well.
Shimada moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Shimada tries to clinch up.
Chimaev flicks out a counter leg kick but Shimada steps away.
Shimada throws a right hand that Chimaev ducks under and follows up with a left that Chimaev also avoids with ease.
Chimaev is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Shimada tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chimaev swivels and escapes.
Chimaev tries to work over Shimada's front leg with a kick but Shimada checks it.
Chimaev is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Shimada rather than just go for the knockout.
Chimaev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shimada.
Chimaev tries to clinch there but Shimada circles away.
#T4#
Shimada fails to land the takedown.
Chimaev slaps away a takedown attempt from Shimada, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Chimaev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Khabib Chimaev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chimaev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chimaev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shimada changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Shimada walks into a jab.
Shimada throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chimaev's waist but Chimaev gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shimada off to one side.
Chimaev misses the shot to the body.
Shimada takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khabib Chimaev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chimaev 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Khabib Chimaev!
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Khabib Chimaev!
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Khabib Chimaev!
Khabib Chimaev wins by unanimous decision!
Khabib Chimaev really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Savage Fightwear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
BLAZE 9 - THE HUN VS RIDER
Date: Jan 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Kimber leaves Shimada with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kimber throws a low kick but Shimada avoids it.
Shimada is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kimber sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A punch combination from Shimada misses.
Kimber closes the distance and clinches up with Shimada, looking for a takedown. Kimber pushes Shimada against the cage but Shimada circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shimada slaps away a takedown attempt from Kimber, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Kimber fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shimada, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Kimber is trying to trip Shimada. He has hold of a leg but Shimada is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kimber persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Kimber sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kimber preventing the sweep.
Kimber has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shimada can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Kimber lands a couple of digs.
Kimber slips nicely into half guard.
Kimber winds up and cracks Shimada with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kimber takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kimber 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.
Kimber lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Kimber 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. Shimada tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Kimber!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Willy Kimber!
Willy Kimber decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
BLAZE 6 - FLAMES
Date: Dec 17, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Shimada shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ren has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Shimada has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Ren missing with knees to the body.
#TD2#
Shimada gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Shimada not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shimada performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Shimada is thwarting Ren's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Ren is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shimada pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ren tries to roll over but Shimada keeps him under control.
Ren is breathing heavily.
Shimada is nestled in close to Ren, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T1#
Shimada 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.
Shimada working Ren over with strikes.
Shimada working over Ren with some ground and pound. Ren looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Shimada controlling the action here.
Shimada trying to pass the guard but Ren defending well.
Shimada is nestled in close to Ren, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Shimada content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shimada wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ren keeps working. #T2#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Shimada lands a nice short elbow.
Shimada is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Shimada looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Shimada working the head and body with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Shimada lands a nice short elbow.
Shimada is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Shimada wants to free his trapped foot but Ren is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Shimada performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3##SUB2#
Shimada is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ground and pound from Shimada.
Shimada controlling the action here.
Shimada trying to mount his opponent but Ren defends it.
Ren is trying to maintain the position but Shimada is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ren on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Shimada wants to free his trapped foot but Ren is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Shimada drops an elbow to the side of Ren's head.
Shimada is looking to stall here but Ren recovers full guard.
Shimada throws a strike but Ren rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shimada is looking to sweep but instead, Ren has passed into half guard.
Ren 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroyuki Shimada dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Shimada fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ren tries for a takedown but Shimada sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Ren tries to sprawl but Shimada drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Shimada there.
Shimada looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ren with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Shimada wants to pass to mount but Ren is defending the position.
Ren has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Shimada drops an elbow to the side of Ren's head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ren on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Shimada slips a nice elbow through Ren's hands, connecting with Ren's forehead.
Nice strikes from Shimada there. #T1#
Shimada lands with a punch from half guard. #ROC2#Ren is rocked!
Shimada lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Oh Ren is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shimada lands strikes from half guard.
Ren taking some punishment here, with Shimada in his half guard.
Shimada lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Ren! More strikes land and this one is all over! Shimada jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hiroyuki Shimada! |
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Event:
BLAZE 155lb TOURNAMENT-Round 1
Date: Nov 26, 2020 |
#R1#
Shimada darts in looking for a takedown but Zhanna gets double underhooks and turns Shimada into the cage.
Shimada throws an overhand right that lands on Zhanna's shoulder, as Zhanna tries to avoid the shot.
Zhanna looks to score with a jab to the body but Shimada is just out of range.
Shimada fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zhanna tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shimada wants to clinch.#TD2#
Zhanna scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhanna staying calm.#SU2#
Zhanna decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T1#
Zhanna throws a head kick but Shimada moves out of range.
Shimada tries to clinch there but Zhanna circles away.
#TD#
Shimada closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Zhanna's guard.#ES2#
Zhanna kicks Shimada off and gets to his feet.
Shimada shoots in for a takedown but Zhanna shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Zhanna changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hiroyuki Shimada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shimada is breathing heavily.
Zhanna lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Shimada throws the kick towards the body but Zhanna avoids it.
Zhanna throws a head kick that half lands.
#ROC2#Shimada is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zhanna pushes Shimada away with a front kick.
Oh Shimada is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zhanna stalks Shimada and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Shimada's face. Shimada staggers backwards, shaken.
Zhanna drops Shimada with a straight right hand, right on the button! Zhanna follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladimir Zhanna! |
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