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Event:
Bellicose 148
Date: Oct 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Shiba misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shiba throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Mishima is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shiba counters with a body kick.#CL#
Mishima closes the distance and clinches.
Mishima lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shiba lands a damaging elbow.
Shiba lands a nice elbow.
We've been hearing reports that Mishima has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mishima throws a punch but it's blocked by Shiba.
Mishima dodges an elbow strike from Shiba.
Shiba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mishima has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shiba is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Shiba misses with an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiba lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#It looks like Kazuya Mishima has been cut.
Mishima working Shiba over with knees to the body.
Shiba misses with an elbow strike.
Shiba misses with an elbow strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shiba pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Shiba pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T1#
Mishima blocks the elbow strike.
Mishima avoids a wild elbow strike from Shiba.
Mishima dodges an elbow strike from Shiba.
We've been informed that Shiba has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A head punch on the inside from Mishima fails to land.
Mishima misses with some punches.
Shiba creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Shiba lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mishima dodges an elbow strike from Shiba.
Mishima is trying to drag Shiba to the mat but Shiba just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A knee to the head by Mishima.
#CUT#It looks like Chiharu Shiba has been cut.
Shiba lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Shiba prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuya Mishima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shiba throws an elbow that misses.
A short uppercut from Mishima.
Mishima blocks an elbow strike.
Shiba misses with an elbow strike.
Mishima misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Shiba misses with an elbow strike.
Mishima blocks an elbow strike.
Mishima tries a body shot but Shiba blocks it.
Mishima takes an elbow to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mishima avoids the elbow strike from Shiba, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shiba just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mishima's brow.
Shiba pushes off an throws an elbow but Mishima leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Shiba lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mishima misses with a knee strike.
Mishima takes an elbow to the temple.
Shiba lands an elbow just above Mishima 's eye.
Mishima tries to throw a body punch but Shiba avoids it by throwing Mishima back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mishima throws an elbow but misses.
Mishima avoids the elbow strike from Shiba, against the cage.
Shiba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shiba misses with an elbow strike.
Mishima lands with a short shot to the head.
Mishima blocks an elbow strike.
Mishima blocks the elbow strike.
Shiba creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T3#
Shiba throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mishima misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shiba.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mishima.
Mishima wants a takedown.
Mishima tries to work over Shiba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shiba pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shiba just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mishima's brow.
Shiba misses with an elbow over the top.#TD#
Mishima turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SUB#
Mishima has an Americana. Shiba didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Mishima is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Mishima hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Kazuya Mishima!
After the fight, Kazuya Mishima was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Bellicose 135 - Prospects 12
Date: Aug 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Shiba misses with a low kick.
Ritori tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shiba feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ritori avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shiba does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ritori looks to land a body kick but Shiba moved away.
Shiba throws a chopping leg kick but Ritori manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ritori pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ritori tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ritori feints and then cracks Shiba's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shiba down.
Ritori moves out of range of the body kick.
Shiba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shiba moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ritori. Shiba does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ritori checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ritori swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ritori checks a low kick from Shiba.
Shiba throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ritori cracks a nice hook into Shiba's ribs.#T1#
Shiba lands a front kick.
Shiba throws a body kick that misses.
Shiba finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ritori throws a head kick but Shiba moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shiba lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ritori has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ritori and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Shiba tries to work over Ritori's front leg with a kick but Ritori checks it.
Ritori shapes to counter with a head kick.
Shiba throws a leg kick but Ritori checks it.
Shiba throws a leg kick
and Ritori counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Shiba is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A head kick misses from Ritori.
Ritori checks a leg kick.
Shiba tries to score with a low kick but Ritori moves his leg out of the way.
Ritori takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ritori blocks a leg kick.
Shiba on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Shiba throws a leg kick but Ritori sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shiba misses with a low kick.
Ritori shapes to counter with a head kick.
Ritori swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2#
Ritori throws a head kick that misses
and Shiba makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Chiharu Shiba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shiba motions for Ritori to come forward. Shiba throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ritori throws a leg kick which misses Shiba's front leg but catches the back leg as Shiba tries to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shiba lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ritori has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ritori and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ritori misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ritori throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shiba fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ritori checks it well.
Shiba misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ritori flicks out a counter leg kick but Shiba steps away.
A head kick misses from Ritori.
Ritori connects with a high kick.
A head kick misses from Ritori.
Shiba appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Shiba throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Shiba fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ritori.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ritori.
Shiba wants to land a leg kick but Ritori is out of range.
Ritori raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ritori throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ritori throws a half hearted mid kick.#T3#
Ritori misses with a jab to the body
and Shiba counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Shiba throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Shiba wants to slow Ritori down by chopping away at his legs.
Ritori only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Shiba throws a solid leg kick but Ritori takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shiba.
Ritori throws a fast counter high kick but Shiba manages to duck under it in time.
Shiba throws a low kick but Ritori avoids it.
Ritori keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ritori misses with a head kick.
Shiba throws a leg kick but Ritori sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Shiba avoids the head kick by Ritori.
Shiba pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ritori is out of range and Shiba settles back down.
Shiba has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shiba there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ritori tries a head kick but it misses.
Ritori moves out of range of the leg kick from Shiba.
Shiba moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRitori.
Ritori misses with a head kick.
Shiba moves out of range of the body kick.
Ritori throws a head kick but Shiba moves out of range.
Ritori checks a leg kick. #T4#
Shiba lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ritori's sensitive parts.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shiba.
A slow jab from Ritori misses its intended target.
Shiba misses with a leg kick.
Shiba lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shiba fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ritori checks it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shiba takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ritori checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Shiba with the inside leg kick.
Shiba misses with a leg kick.
Shiba lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ritori's sensitive parts. #CL2#
Ritori rushes Shiba and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Shiba throws an elbow but it misses.
Shiba misses with an elbow strike.
Shiba throws an elbow that misses.
Ritori dodges an elbow strike from Shiba.
With the fighters up against the cage, Shiba throws an elbow but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Chiharu Shiba will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Ritori looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shiba tries to land a front kick but Ritori steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice jab there from Ritori.
Ritori throws a head kick but Shiba moves out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Shiba!
Shiba with the inside leg kick.
Shiba is looking to chop away at Ritori's legs.
Ritori misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shiba appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Chiharu Shiba is winning the standup battle so far.
Shiba throws a solid leg kick but Ritori takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shiba.
A low kick from Ritori misses
and Shiba counters with a leg kick.
Ritori goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Shiba avoids the head kick by Ritori.
Shiba throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ritori.
Shiba throws out a leg kick but Ritori moves out of range and Shiba only half commits.
Shiba keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ritori.
Shiba blocks a head kick by Ritori.
Shiba misses with a leg kick. #T1#
Ritori has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shiba.
Shiba throws a leg kick that misses.
Ritori's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shiba wants to land a leg kick but Ritori is out of range.
Ritori pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shiba throws a chopping leg kick but Ritori manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That kick from Shiba tenderised Ritori's leg. Ritori is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ritori checks a low kick from Shiba.
Ritori tries a head kick but it misses.
Ritori lands with a slapping head kick.
A lazy left from Ritori finds it's target.
Ritori scores with a shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shiba.
Shiba throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ritori throws a sloppy head kick and Shiba moves out of range easily.
Ritori throws a nice head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shiba wants to slow Ritori down by chopping away at his legs. #T2#
That kick from Shiba tenderised Ritori's leg. Ritori is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shiba throws a low kick, looking for Ritori's leg but Ritori calmly moves out of range.
Ritori tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shiba moves out of range of the body kick from Ritori.
Shiba does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ritori tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ritori throws a sloppy head kick
and Shiba counters with an outside leg kick.
Shiba is looking to chop away at Ritori's legs.
Shiba with a nice calf kick.
Ritori tries a head kick but it misses.
Shiba thinks about countering with a body kick.
Shiba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ritori.
Good leg kick by Shiba.
Ritori tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ritori tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shiba throws a low kick but Ritori moves out of range easily.
Shiba chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T3#
Shiba does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ritori tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ritori is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Shiba rather than just go for the knockout.
Ritori throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Shiba's head.
Ritori keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ritori pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ritori fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shiba manages to avoid it.
Ritori throws a shot from downtown. Shiba moves away and avoids it.
Shiba walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ritori checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Shiba lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ritori throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ritori checks a low kick from Shiba.
Ritori misses with a head kick.
Shiba tried to counter with a leg kick but Ritori avoided it.
Shiba shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Shiba connects with an inside leg kick.
Ritori throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ritori checks the leg kick nicely there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ritori! But no joy.#T4#
Shiba dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ritori. That did some damage!
The fight stays on the outside here - Ritori looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shiba is looking to score with low kicks.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ritori lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Shiba has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shiba and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Shiba throws a quick counter kick to the body but Ritori avoids it.
Ritori takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ritori throws a shot from downtown. Shiba moves away and avoids it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shiba.
Shiba pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ritori is out of range and Shiba settles back down.
Shiba fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ritori checks it well.
Ritori checks a low kick from Shiba.
Ritori misses with a head kick.
Shiba tried to counter with a leg kick but Ritori avoided it.
You can see that Ritori has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Ritori throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ritori checks a low kick from Shiba.
Shiba blocks a head kick by Ritori.
Shiba throws a leg kick that misses.
Ritori throws a fast counter high kick but Shiba manages to duck under it in time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Chiharu Shiba will probably get the nod.
That's time! Shiba's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Ritori tries a head kick but it misses.
Shiba fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ritori is out of range.
Shiba throws a leg kick which misses Ritori's front leg but catches the back leg as Ritori tries to avoid it.
Shiba tries to work over Ritori's front leg with a kick but Ritori checks it.
Shiba misses with a low kick as Ritori jumps back.
Ritori takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ritori ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shiba moves away.
Shiba throws a low kick but Ritori moves out of range easily.
Shiba's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Ritori throws a head kick but Shiba moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shiba.
A low kick lands for Shiba.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ritori is looking to clinch.
Ritori throws a sloppy head kick and Shiba moves out of range easily.
Ritori tries to close the distance and clinch but Shiba swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shiba connects with a leg kick.
Shiba blocks a head kick by Ritori.
#T1#
Shiba pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ritori is out of range and Shiba settles back down.
Ritori throws a leg kick
and Shiba counters with a low kick, right behind Ritori 's knee.
Ritori throws a head kick that misses.
Ritori takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shiba is looking to score with low kicks.
Shiba blocks a leg kick.
Shiba looks to land a body kick but Ritori moved away.
Shiba with a nice calf kick.
Shiba tries to work over Ritori's front leg with a kick but Ritori checks it.
Shiba throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ritori feints a counter leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Shiba misses.
Ritori misses with a head kick.
Shiba gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Shiba scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ritori misses with a head kick.
Shiba throws a push kick but Ritori slaps the foot to one side. #T2#
Shiba fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ritori has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ritori throws a jab but it's blocked by Shiba.
A slapping body kick lands there for Shiba.
Shiba attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shiba tries to land a front kick but Ritori steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A lazy body kick from Shiba
letting Ritori counter with a right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Shiba.
Shiba throws a leg kick but Ritori moved away.
Ritori throws a lazy head kick
and Shiba counters with a good low kick that Ritori was not able to check.
Shiba lands a nice looking body kick.
That kick from Shiba tenderised Ritori's leg. Ritori is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shiba dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ritori. That did some damage!
An inside leg kick from Shiba misses.
Shiba avoids the body shot from Ritori.
Shiba jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Ritori throws a jab but it's blocked by Shiba. #T3#
Ritori misses with a body shot.
Shiba ducks under a wild hook from Ritori.
A head kick misses from Ritori.
Ritori tries a head kick but it misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shiba.
Ritori jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shiba with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#CL2#
Ritori has closed the distance and engaged Shiba in a clinch.
Shiba creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ritori's defenses.
Shiba misses with an elbow strike.
Shiba pushes off an throws an elbow but Ritori leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ritori swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ritori blocks an elbow strike.
Shiba throws an elbow that misses.
Ritori blocks the elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Shiba.
Ritori fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4#
Ritori dodges an elbow strike from Shiba.
A shot in the inside from Ritori.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ritori goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Ritori fails to land.
Ritori blocks an elbow strike.
Ritori dodges an elbow strike from Shiba.
Shiba looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wusan Ritori has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shiba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shiba throws an elbow that misses.
Ritori dodges an elbow strike from Shiba.
Shiba throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ritori avoids the elbow strike from Shiba, against the cage.
Shiba throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ritori tries to throw a body punch but Shiba avoids it by throwing Ritori back against the cage.
Shiba pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Chiharu Shiba has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shiba blocks a body shot from Ritori.
Shiba blocks a body shot from Ritori.
Shiba throws an elbow that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chiharu Shiba showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shiba has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chiharu Shiba!
Chiharu Shiba thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bellicose 118
Date: Jul 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Shiba throws a half hearted mid kick.
Murphy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT#It looks like Chiharu Shiba has been cut.
Shiba misses with a body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shiba lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Murphy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Murphy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Murphy is looking to clinch.
Shiba throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Murphy blocks a leg kick.
Shiba takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shiba gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Paddy Murphy!
A relieved looking Paddy Murphy 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:
Bellicose 106
Date: Jun 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Shiba tries a low kick but Okoye avoids it.
Okoye blocks the body kick.
Okoye checks a leg kick nicely.
Okoye was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Shiba throws out a leg kick but Okoye moves out of range and Shiba only half commits.
Okoye swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shiba misses with a leg kick
and Okoye counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Chiharu Shiba has been cut.
Shiba throws a leg kick
letting Okoye counter with a right hand.
Okoye throws a leg kick which misses Shiba's front leg but catches the back leg as Shiba tries to avoid it. #CL2#
Shiba moves into range and clinches up with Okoye.
Okoye takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#It looks like Ikemba Okoye has been cut.
Okoye dodges an elbow strike from Shiba.
Shiba looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Shiba.
Okoye blocks the elbow strike.
Shiba lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okoye blocks the elbow strike.
Okoye fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shiba gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Shiba misses with an elbow strike.
#T1#
Shiba blocks a body shot from Okoye.
Shiba misses with an elbow over the top.
Shiba lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Okoye makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shiba lands a damaging elbow.
Nice body punch from Okoye - that landed with a thud.
Okoye tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shiba just stands there and leans against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shiba just misses with a elbow thrown towards Okoye's brow.
Shiba comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shiba just misses with a elbow thrown towards Okoye's brow.
Shiba throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Okoye blocks an elbow strike from Shiba.
Okoye tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Okoye lands a right hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Okoye.
Okoye blocks an elbow strike.
Okoye lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shiba throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Shiba lands an elbow inside that Okoye shrugs off.
Okoye misses with a hook from the clinch.
Okoye blocks the elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Shiba.
A short left from Okoye. #T2#
Okoye misses with some punches.
Okoye tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Okoye misses with the head strike.
Shiba misses with an elbow strike.
Shiba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shiba pushes off an throws an elbow but Okoye leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Okoye avoids the elbow strike from Shiba, against the cage.
Okoye makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shiba throws an elbow that misses.
Shiba pushes off an throws an elbow but Okoye leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Okoye blocks an elbow strike from Shiba.
Okoye lands with a short shot to the head.
Shiba lands a nice elbow.
Okoye lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Okoye blocks the elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shiba just misses with a elbow thrown towards Okoye's brow.
Shiba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Okoye misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Okoye tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shiba just stands there and leans against the cage.
Okoye blocks an elbow strike.
Okoye blocks the elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shiba just misses with a elbow thrown towards Okoye's brow. #T3#
Okoye lands a nice uppercut.
Shiba throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Shiba throws an elbow but it misses.
Okoye avoids a wild elbow strike from Shiba.
Shiba comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Shiba looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Okoye digs a right hand into Shiba's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shiba's gas tank.
Okoye digs a right hand into Shiba's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shiba's gas tank.
Shiba looks winded!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Okoye.
Okoye avoids the elbow strike from Shiba, against the cage.
Okoye fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ikemba Okoye. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Okoye misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Shiba.
Okoye blocks an elbow strike from Shiba.
Okoye is trying to force a seperation but Shiba has the dominant position.
Okoye softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Okoye.
Okoye tries to throw a body punch but Shiba avoids it by throwing Okoye back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Okoye.
Okoye blocks an elbow strike.
Shiba throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Shiba throws an elbow but it misses.
#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okoye has a couple of punches blocked by Shiba.
Okoye blocks an elbow strike.
Okoye dodges an elbow strike from Shiba.
Okoye tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Okoye works on Shiba's body with a couple of short punches.
Okoye lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shiba looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Okoye blocks an elbow strike from Shiba.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Okoye struggles to land a body shot inside as Shiba controls his hands.
Okoye working aggressively here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shiba just misses with a elbow thrown towards Okoye's brow.
Okoye avoids a wild elbow strike from Shiba.
Okoye lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Okoye blocks an elbow strike from Shiba.
A short right from Okoye. #BC#
Okoye pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Okoye lands a nice looking body shot.
Okoye tests Shiba's chin there with a solid looking shot.#KD#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Okoye and Shiba goes tumbling to the canvas! Okoye follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. #ROC#Shiba is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ikemba Okoye will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Okoye closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Shiba out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ikemba Okoye! |
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Event:
Bellicose 93
Date: May 07, 2022 |
#R1#
Raak avoids the head kick by Shiba.
Raak scores with a jab to the jaw.
Raak has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Raak takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shiba doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chiharu Shiba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raak closes the distance looking to clinch
and Shiba counters with a nice leg kick.
Shiba with a nice calf kick.
Shiba connects with a leg kick.
Shiba uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raak.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shiba.
Shiba slips under a jab from Raak.
Shiba lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shiba lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Raak has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Raak and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Shiba keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Raak.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raak throws a shot to the body.
Raak chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shiba can pounce on him.
Raak checks a low kick from Shiba.#T1#
Raak misses with a body shot.
Raak checks a low kick from Shiba.
A jab from Raak misses.
Shiba takes one to the chin there.
Raak throws the left hand but Shiba avoids the punch easily.
Raak looks to score with a jab to the body but Shiba is just out of range.
Shiba buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shiba scores with a kick to the body.
Shiba wants to land a leg kick but Raak is out of range.
Shiba throws a chopping leg kick but Raak manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Shiba throws a sloppy head kick
and Raak cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shiba throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Shiba attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shiba throws a front kick aimed at Raak's knee but Raak avoids it well.
Raak thows a left - swing and a miss!
Raak on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T2#
Shiba misses with a leg kick
and Raak counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shiba thinking.
Raak chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shiba can pounce on him.
Shiba is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shiba throws a sloppy head kick
and Raak counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick from Shiba misses #TD2#
and Raak counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Shiba is adopting a defensive guard.
Shiba 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.
Raak postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shiba preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Raak throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shiba works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shiba working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Raak.
Shiba has his hands on Raak's head, controlling the position. #T3#
Raak in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Raak stopping the sweep attempt from Shiba.
Raak throws a big right hand that misses.
Shiba pulls Raak in close to prevent any damage.
Raak preventing the sweep.
Shiba is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shiba is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Raak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shiba tried to counter with a leg kick but Raak avoided it.
An inside leg kick from Shiba misses.
Raak is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shiba with a body shot.
Shiba throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raak. Shiba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shiba throws a leg kick that misses.
Raak moves out of range as Shiba throws a body kick.
Shiba finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#T4#
Shiba fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Raak is out of range.
Raak tries to clinch but Shiba is having none of it.
Shiba thows a leg kick but Raak checks it
and Raak counters with a nice uppercut.
Shiba misses with a low kick.
Raak's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Raak throws a series of punches but Shiba avoids them all with ease.
Chiharu Shiba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shiba throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Shiba lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shiba throws a leg kick but Raak sees it coming and moves out of range.
Raak throws a jab when Shiba was well out of range.
Shiba is looking to land body kicks.
Raak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raak fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Raak cracks a nice hook into Shiba's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raak swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shiba counters with a nice leg kick.
Shiba connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Raak just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hjalmar Raak 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#
Raak checks the leg kick.
Shiba throws a low kick but Raak moves out of range easily.
Raak now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Raak moves out of range of the leg kick from Shiba.
A shot to the liver by Raak. Beautiful body shot.
Raak moves out of range of the leg kick from Shiba.
Raak fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Raak misses with a hook.
A clash of legs there as Raak blocks the low kick.
Raak lands a slapping body shot.
A solid body kick from Shiba.
Shiba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raak.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiba buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice body punch from Raak.
Shiba will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shiba misses with a low kick.
Raak throws a good cross that connects.
#T1#
A lazy left from Raak finds it's target.
Raak throws a nice looking combination but Shiba bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
An inside leg kick lands from Shiba.
Shiba lands a leg kick that knocks Raak off balance momentarily.
Shiba throws a leg kick that is checked
and Raak connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Raak lands with a straight right. Shiba didn't see that one coming.
Raak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shiba manages to avoid it.
Raak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shiba gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Raak misses with an uppercut.
Shiba dodges the punch combination from Raak.
Shiba appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Shiba connects with a leg kick.
Shiba thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Raak if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good work by Raak as he checks the leg kick.#T2#
Raak lands a nice shot to the body.
Good work by Raak as he checks the leg kick.
Raak stuns Shiba with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Raak fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shiba misses with a body kick.
Shiba throws a chopping leg kick but Raak manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Raak lands a body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Raak checks a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Raak checks a leg kick.
Shiba is looking to land body kicks.
Good work by Raak as he checks the leg kick.
Shiba throws a leg kick but Raak moved away.
Shiba moves away from the strike by Raak.
Shiba pivots, looking for a leg kick but Raak is out of range and Shiba settles back down.
Shiba slips a jab from Raak.#T3#
Shiba shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Shiba throws a leg kick but Raak moved away.
Shiba throws a head kick that misses.
Raak blocks a leg kick.
Hjalmar Raak seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shiba tries to score with a low kick but Raak moves his leg out of the way.
Raak takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Raak lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Raak feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shibas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Raak misses with a takedown attempt - Shiba sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Raak takes a swing at Shiba's ribcage but misses.
Raak checks a low kick from Shiba.
Raak misses the shot to the body.
Raak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shiba was well out of range. Poor timing from Raak.
Shiba tried to counter with a leg kick but Raak avoided it.
Raak throws a jab when Shiba was well out of range.
Shiba appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Shiba will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#T4#
Raak avoids the head kick by Shiba.
It seemed like Raak was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shiba misses with a low kick.
Raak jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shiba is looking to score with low kicks.
Shiba tries to score with a low kick but Raak moves his leg out of the way.
Shiba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raak moves out of range of the leg kick from Shiba.
Shiba avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Raak checks a low kick from Shiba.
Raak jabs at Shiba's body.
Raak fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Raak checks a low kick from Shiba.
Raak is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Shiba rather than just go for the knockout.
Raak lands a nice hook to Shiba's body. Shiba takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD2#
Raak drives through with a takedown into Shiba's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Raak preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hjalmar Raak 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Raak on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Shiba misses with a low kick.
A head kick by Shiba misses
and Raak counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Raak checks a leg kick.
Nice jab there from Raak.
Shiba walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Raak checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Raak throws out a counter right but Shiba avoids it with no problem.
Shiba connects with a solid leg kick.
Shiba throws a body kick that misses.
Shiba throws a low kick but Raak moves out of range easily.
Raak lands a lovely overhand right.
Raak looks to land a left hand but Shiba moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raak lands a nice shot to the body.
Shiba blocks a jab.
Shiba jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raak. Shiba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raak misses with a two punch combination.
Shiba tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Raak with the counter takedown but Shiba avoids it easily.#T1#
Raak dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shiba misses with a body kick.
Raak thows a left - swing and a miss!
Raak checks a low kick from Shiba.
Raak swings for the body but Shiba moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shiba.
Shiba lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shiba wants to slow Raak down by chopping away at his legs.
Shiba finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Raak lands a right hook to the body.
Shiba fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Raak is out of range.
Shiba throws a leg kick but Raak sees it coming and moves out of range.
Raak now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Shiba shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Shiba lands a nice leg kick that just misses Raak's sensitive parts.
Shiba lands a leg kick that knocks Raak off balance momentarily.#T2#
Shiba throws a chopping leg kick but Raak manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Shiba throws a leg kick but Raak sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Raak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Raak misses with a body shot.
Raak lands with a straight right. Shiba didn't see that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raak moves out of range of the leg kick from Shiba.
Raak throws a lazy right hand but Shiba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Raak stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shiba.
Shiba finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
An inside leg kick from Shiba misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Raak!
You can see that Raak has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Raak throws a lazy right hand but Shiba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shiba throws a leg kick
and Raak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shiba lands a leg kick that knocks Raak off balance momentarily.
Raak avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T3#
Shiba throws a front kick aimed at Raak's knee but Raak avoids it well.
Shiba throws a low kick, looking for Raak's leg but Raak calmly moves out of range.
Raak blocks a head kick by Shiba.
Shiba throws a body kick that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shiba throws a head kick but Raak moves out of range.
A lazy body kick from Shiba #TD2#
and Raak counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Raak with a nice head shot there.
Shiba has momentary wrist control but Raak slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raak wants to control from the top but Shiba keeps moving.
Shiba pulls Raak in close to his closed guard and prevents Raak from doing any damage or advancing position.
Shiba looking to hit a scissor sweep but Raak is one step ahead there.
Shiba utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
Shiba looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Raak postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Shiba is trying to keep Raak in close.
Raak lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Raak stands and throws Shiba's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Shiba is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Raak lands an elbow.
Hjalmar Raak is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Raak trying to control the action but Shiba is working from the bottom.
Shiba tries to bench press Raak off him but Raak keeps the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hjalmar Raak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Raak has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hjalmar Raak!
A relieved looking Hjalmar Raak 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: Mar 17, 2022 |
#R1#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Diaz crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Shiba - the referee stops the clock and Diaz gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Shiba. Diaz manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Diaz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shiba.
Diaz shoots in for a double leg but Shiba sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shiba thumps Diaz with a low kick.
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Shiba.
Shiba looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
Shiba slaps away a takedown attempt from Diaz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Chiharu Shiba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hick Diaz.
Shiba is looking to score with low kicks.
Diaz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Shiba feints and then cracks Diaz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Diaz down.
Shiba feints and then cracks Diaz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Diaz down.
Shiba scores with a kick to the body.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shiba swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shiba.
Shiba lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz throws a head kick that misses
and Shiba counters with a slapping leg kick.
Diaz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shiba. Shiba obviously looking to wear him down.
Shiba with a nice calf kick.
Shiba fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Diaz checks it well.
Shiba throws a low kick, looking for Diaz's leg but Diaz calmly moves out of range.
Diaz tries to clinch but Shiba is having none of it.
Shiba fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Diaz checks it well.
Shiba moves out of range of the body kick.
Shiba looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Diaz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shiba with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shiba throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shiba throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shiba is looking to score with low kicks.
Diaz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shiba swats away the attempt to clinch by Diaz.
Shiba tries to land a leg kick but Diaz saw it coming and moves away.
Diaz feints the counter takedown.
Diaz tries to clinch but Shiba is having none of it.
Diaz tries to clinch but Shiba moves out of range.
Diaz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shiba makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Shiba misses with a low kick.
Shiba thumps Diaz with a low kick.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch but Shiba swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Diaz clinches up with Shiba and pushes him back against the cage.
Diaz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shiba fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Shiba throws a low kick but Diaz avoids it.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A low kick lands for Shiba.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shiba scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
Shiba pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shiba throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Diaz.
Shiba is trying to improve his position.
Shiba isn't going anywhere.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shiba tries to bench press Diaz off him but Diaz keeps the position.
Diaz controls the position from side control.
Diaz's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Shiba tries to bench press Diaz off him but Diaz keeps the position. #T3##SUB2#
Diaz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Diaz has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Shiba!
Shiba working to try and regain half guard.
Shiba is working hard here to advance position.
Diaz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Shiba is working to get back to half guard.
Diaz controlling the position easily from mount.
Diaz prevents Shiba from getting the reversal.
You can see that Diaz has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks#T4#
Diaz trying to control but Shiba is having none of it.
Shiba keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Diaz controlling from the full mount.
Diaz prevents Shiba from getting the reversal.
Diaz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
More stalling from Diaz.
Shiba is looking to improve his position but Diaz isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Diaz with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Shiba is controlling an arm, preventing Diaz from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Shiba working to try and regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chiharu Shiba dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A punch combination from Diaz misses.
Diaz misses with a hook. Shiba ducked under it nicely.
Chiharu Shiba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shiba connects with a leg kick.
Diaz tries to work over Shiba's front leg with a kick but Shiba checks it. #CL#
Shiba closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Shiba throws an elbow but misses.
Diaz avoids a wild elbow strike from Shiba.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shiba just misses with a elbow thrown towards Diaz's brow.
Diaz blocks the elbow strike.
Diaz goes for a takedown attempt but Shiba pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Diaz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Diaz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shiba throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz blocks a leg kick.
Shiba fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shiba wants to slow Diaz down by chopping away at his legs.
A clash of legs there as Diaz blocks the low kick.
Diaz is looking to clinch but Shiba is avoiding it.
Shiba throws a leg kick but Diaz checks it.
Shiba finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#T1#
Shiba lands a nice looking kick to the body. Diaz takes a step back to recover.
Shiba moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Diaz takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A low kick from Diaz is predictable there
and Shiba makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hick Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for Diaz with that takedown attempt.
Shiba connects with an inside leg kick.
Diaz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shiba.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch but Shiba swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shiba fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL2#
Diaz moves into range and clinches up with Shiba.
Shiba throws an elbow but it misses.
Shiba misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the cage, Shiba throws an elbow but misses.
Diaz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shiba pulls his leg out and moves away.
Chiharu Shiba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hick Diaz.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shiba wants to land a leg kick but Diaz is out of range.
A head kick misses from Shiba.
A solid body kick from Shiba. #T2#
Shiba misses with a low kick.
Shiba tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Diaz forces Shiba back against the cage and clinches.
Diaz takes an elbow to the temple.
With the fighters up against the cage, Shiba throws an elbow but misses.
Shiba lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from Shiba.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Shiba.
Diaz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shiba avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Diaz avoids a wild elbow strike from Shiba.
Diaz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shiba just stands there and leans against the cage.
Diaz is trying to drag Shiba to the mat but Shiba just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Diaz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shiba gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Diaz blocks an elbow strike from Shiba.
#T3#
Shiba lands an elbow inside.
Shiba throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Diaz is trying to break the clinch but Shiba is controlling him.
Diaz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shiba gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Shiba lands an elbow that stopped Diaz in his tracks for a moment.
Shiba pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Chiharu Shiba has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Diaz wants a takedown but no success here.
Shiba creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Diaz's defenses.
Shiba is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Shiba misses with an elbow over the top.
Diaz dodges an elbow strike from Shiba.
Nice elbow from Shiba.
Diaz takes an elbow to the forehead.
Diaz takes an elbow to the temple.
Shiba lands a nice elbow.
Diaz takes an elbow to the forehead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shiba is defending well.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Shiba looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Shiba creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Diaz's defenses. #T4#
Shiba throws an elbow but it misses.
Shiba lands an elbow inside.
Shiba looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Shiba comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Diaz avoids a wild elbow strike from Shiba.
Shiba lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Diaz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shiba gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Diaz wants to take the fight to the mat but Shiba manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Diaz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shiba throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Shiba creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Diaz's defenses.
Nice elbow from Shiba. #ROC#Diaz is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Hick Diaz has been cut.
Diaz avoids a wild elbow strike from Shiba.
Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can Shiba finish him?
Diaz blocks an elbow strike.
Shiba gets underhooks to prevent Diaz's takedown attempt.
Shiba misses with an elbow over the top.
Diaz dodges an elbow strike from Shiba.
Diaz blocks an elbow strike from Shiba.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chiharu Shiba dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hick Diaz's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Diaz wants to clinch.
Diaz seems to have recovered his senses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shiba.
Diaz tries to clinch up.
Diaz takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Diaz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shiba.
Shiba is looking to chop away at Diaz's legs.
Diaz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shiba manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shiba half committed to a counter leg kick.
Shiba throws a leg kick but Diaz moved away.
And Diaz tries to counter it with a takedown but Shiba pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shiba paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shiba leaves Diaz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiba throws a leg kick which misses Diaz's front leg but catches the back leg as Diaz tries to avoid it.
Diaz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Shiba rushes Diaz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Diaz avoids a wild elbow strike from Shiba.
Shiba throws an elbow but it misses.
#T1#
Shiba lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Shiba lands a damaging elbow.
Diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diaz dodges an elbow strike from Shiba.
Nice elbow from Shiba.
Shiba lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Diaz blocks the elbow strike.
Shiba prevents the takedown attempt.
Diaz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Chiharu Shiba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hick Diaz.
Shiba throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nice elbow from Shiba.
Nice elbow from Shiba.
The referee calls for Diaz to work.
Shiba lands an elbow just above Diaz 's eye.
Shiba pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Diaz blocks the elbow strike.
Shiba throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shiba misses with an elbow strike.
#T2##TD2#
Diaz is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Shiba can't fight it off and eventually Diaz manages to take the fight to the floor. Shiba looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Shiba looking for a sweep. Not yet Shiba, not yet.
Shiba managing to control the position.
Diaz controlling from the top position.
Diaz with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Shiba is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
Shiba throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Shiba looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shiba is keeping the position for now.
Shiba looking for a sweep. Not yet Shiba, not yet.
Shiba is looking to sweep but instead, Diaz has passed into half guard.
Diaz is looking to take a break and control but Shiba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shiba is looking to control Diaz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shiba avoid being mounted?
Diaz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Shiba is trying is best to control the position here.
Diaz wants to take a breather but Shiba is having none of it.
Shiba is looking to improve his position.
Diaz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shiba does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T4#
Shiba is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diaz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Diaz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shiba knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Shiba trying to hold on to Diaz's head to control him but Diaz postures up.
Diaz sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shiba tries to score with a low kick but Diaz moves his leg out of the way.#CL2#
Diaz rushes Shiba and presses him up against the cage.
Shiba misses with an elbow over the top.
Shiba throws an elbow that misses.
Hick Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diaz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shiba avoids it.
Diaz throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chiharu Shiba showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shiba, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:26
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chiharu Shiba!
After the fight, Chiharu Shiba was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
SSSD 56: Vurris/Rize
Date: Feb 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Shiba throws a chopping leg kick but Broomsdale manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Shiba attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Broomsdale checks a leg kick.
Shiba misses with a low kick.
Shiba throws a leg kick but Broomsdale sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Shiba throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Broomsdale throws a quick inside leg kick.
Broomsdale misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Broomsdale fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shiba, pushing him back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Broomsdale just misses with a elbow thrown towards Shiba's brow.
Broomsdale's coach down at Besta-Fera Training Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Broomsdale's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Broomsdale misses with an elbow over the top.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Shiba. #CUT#It looks like Ezekiel Broomsdale has been cut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Shiba.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Broomsdale blocks an elbow strike.
Broomsdale tries a body shot but Shiba blocks it.
Broomsdale blocks an elbow strike from Shiba.
Broomsdale swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shiba throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Shiba creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Broomsdale's defenses.
Broomsdale can't find room to land a body shot as Shiba controls the action.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Broomsdale tries a body shot but Shiba blocks it.
#T1##TD2#
Broomsdale works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Broomsdale won't allow Shiba to sweep him here.
Shiba is working hard here to advance position.
Broomsdale wants to pass the guard but Shiba is keeping the position.
Broomsdale trying to control the position from guard on top but Shiba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shiba wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Broomsdale trying to control but Shiba is working from the bottom.
Shiba tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Shiba holds on and takes a little breather.
Broomsdale tries to free his leg and advance position but Shiba is retaining full guard.
Shiba looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shiba keeping moving, preventing Broomsdale from controlling successfully.
Shiba keeping full guard, as Broomsdale tries to pass.
Shiba has Broomsdale pulled in close to control his posture. #T2#
Shiba's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Shiba continues to stall.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shiba lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chiharu Shiba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Broomsdale stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shiba.#TD2#
Broomsdale shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Shiba manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Broomsdale trying to control but Shiba is working from the bottom.
Shiba pulls Broomsdale in close to prevent any damage.
Broomsdale trying to control the position from guard on top but Shiba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Shiba looking to hit a scissor sweep but Broomsdale is one step ahead there.
Shiba is adopting a defensive guard.
Broomsdale stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shiba swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Shiba holds on and takes a little breather.
Broomsdale won't allow Shiba to sweep him here.
Broomsdale trying to control but Shiba is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Broomsdale drops back looking for a leg! Shiba is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shiba manages to kick Broomsdale off! Broomsdale jumps back into Shiba's guard.
Shiba tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shiba is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Shiba has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Shiba trying to control the position from guard on top but Broomsdale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Broomsdale is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Shiba is controlling him.
Shiba passes Broomsdale's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Broomsdale tries to roll over but Shiba keeps him under control.
Broomsdale is trying to stand back up but Shiba is controlling him
Broomsdale is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shiba trying to control the action but Broomsdale is working from the bottom.
Shiba seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Shiba trying to control from half guard but Broomsdale is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Chiharu Shiba will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ezekiel Broomsdale's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Shiba throws a solid leg kick but Broomsdale takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shiba.
Broomsdale checks a leg kick.
Shiba sets himself, and Broomsdale steps forward looking for the clinch! Shiba avoids it this time.
Broomsdale checks a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Broomsdale blocks the low kick.
Shiba closes the distance but Broomsdale moves to the side
and Broomsdale counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Chiharu Shiba has been cut.
Shiba plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Broomsdale lands with a thumping leg kick.
Broomsdale fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shiba throws a leg kick but Broomsdale sees it coming and moves out of range.
Broomsdale lands with a kick to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiba attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shiba fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Broomsdale is out of range.
Shiba attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Chiharu Shiba is winning the standup battle so far.
Shiba throws out a leg kick but Broomsdale moves out of range and Shiba only half commits.
A nice leg kick lands there from Broomsdale.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Broomsdale.#T1#
A head kick from Broomsdale lands but Shiba takes it in his stride.
Good work by Shiba as he checks the leg kick.
Shiba looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#TD2#
Broomsdale gets a takedown into half guard.
Broomsdale content to control rather than advance.
Broomsdale tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shiba knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Shiba is staying active underneath Broomsdale, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Broomsdale uses his free foot to push down on Shiba's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Shiba.
Broomsdale has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shiba can't escape the position.
Broomsdale controlling from mount.
Shiba tries to reverse the position but Broomsdale maintains control.#T2#
Broomsdale trying to control but Shiba is having none of it. #SUB2#
Broomsdale jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Shiba manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Ezekiel Broomsdale has got the better of the ground game so far.
Broomsdale trying to control the position but Shiba is working away.
Broomsdale tries to advance to mount but Shiba denies him.
Shiba is looking for a sweep.
Shiba is trying to control Broomsdale's posture but Broomsdale avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shiba prevents Broomsdale from improving position.
Shiba wants to control but Broomsdale postures up.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3#
Broomsdale trying to control the position but Shiba is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shiba is trying to control Broomsdale's posture but Broomsdale avoids it. #SUB2#
Broomsdale looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Shiba is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Gonzasco Hydropathy, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Shiba is looking for a sweep.
Broomsdale tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Broomsdale trying to control the action but Shiba is working from the bottom.
Shiba is trying to improve his position.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Broomsdale trying to control the action but Shiba is working from the bottom.
Broomsdale is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Shiba sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Broomsdale is keen to just control but Shiba is a slippery customer.
Broomsdale moves nicely into side control.
Broomsdale slows the pace down.
Broomsdale is looking to take a break and control but Shiba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Broomsdale has knee on belly and moves into mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ezekiel Broomsdale showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Broomsdale blocks a leg kick.
Shiba swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Broomsdale looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That kick from Shiba tenderised Broomsdale's leg. Broomsdale is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chiharu Shiba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A thudding body kick lands there by Shiba!
Shiba lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shiba misses with a head kick.
Shiba walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Broomsdale checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Shiba scoring well with a low kick there.
#TD2#
Broomsdale looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Shiba has a hand on Broomsdale's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Broomsdale takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Shiba is trying desperately to improve position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Broomsdale trying to control but Shiba is having none of it. #T1#
Broomsdale moves to back control.
Shiba tries to roll but Broomsdale sticks to his back.
A lull in the action here.
#SUB2#
Broomsdale has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Shiba has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
You can see the frustration on Shiba's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Broomsdale avoiding Shiba 's attempts to control his hands.
Shiba is really stuck here.
Shiba trying to control the hands but Broomsdale breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Broomsdale working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Shiba trying to control the hands but Broomsdale won't let him. #T2##SUB2#
Broomsdale is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Shiba defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Shiba fending off the submission attempt from Broomsdale.
Broomsdale is riding his opponent, not letting Shiba buck him off.
Shiba trying to control the action but Broomsdale just sinks the hooks in.
Broomsdale tries to keep control of the position but Shiba is staying busy.
Shiba can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Broomsdale is persistently looking for the submission but Shiba is defending it well.
#T3##SUB2#
Broomsdale has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Shiba has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Shiba has hold of Broomsdale's arm. He needs to escape this position sooner or later but for now he's happy enough to control the position and prevent the submission attempts.
Shiba trying to control the position but Broomsdale manages to sink in the hooks.
Shiba can't escape the position.
Shiba prevents Broomsdale from getting a body triangle.
Shiba trying to control the position but Broomsdale manages to sink in the hooks.
Shiba tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Broomsdale is looking to work his way around to Shiba's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Broomsdale has control of Shiba's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Shiba regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Broomsdale tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Shiba is working to get back to half guard.
Broomsdale wants to take his opponent's back but Shiba doesn't allow it.
Shiba is desperately trying to improve his position but Broomsdale has a good base and remains in mount.
Shiba is squirming around, avoiding Broomsdale's attempts to control the action.
Shiba keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Shiba gets back to half guard.
Shiba trying to control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ezekiel Broomsdale comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Broomsdale 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ezekiel Broomsdale!
Ezekiel Broomsdale decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
IFC 7-Dubois vs Knockout
Date: Dec 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Swahn fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shiba on the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Chiharu Shiba has been cut.
Swahn avoids the head kick by Shiba.
Shiba throws a leg kick but Swahn moved away.
Shiba throws a nice outside leg kick.
Swahn looks to land a left hand but Shiba moved out of range nicely.
Swahn throws out a loose jab but Shiba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shiba throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Shiba throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Swahn misses with a hook.
Swahn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A low kick from Shiba is predictable there
and Swahn counters with a nice low kick that buckles Shiba's knee momentarily.
Swahn throws out a loose jab but Shiba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Swahn seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Swahn misses the jab.
Shiba only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nice jab there from Swahn.
Shiba misses with a leg kick
and Swahn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick lands from Swahn.
Swahn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Good work by Swahn as he checks the leg kick.
Shiba tried to score with a low kick but Swahn checks it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shiba. #T1#
Shiba swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Swahn lands a glancing blow to the side of Shiba's head.
Shiba wants to clinch up but Swahn keeps it at a distance.
Chiharu Shiba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shiba takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shiba throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Shiba tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Swahn is able to avoid easily.
Swahn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shiba fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Swahn.
Shiba steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Swahn. That one must have hurt.
Shiba takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Shiba looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Shiba wants to land a leg kick but Swahn is out of range.
Swahn quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Shiba throws a low kick but it's checked well by Swahn.
Shiba will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Swahn avoids the head kick by Shiba.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swahn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Swahn checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Swahn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shiba throws out a leg kick but Swahn moves out of range and Shiba only half commits. #T2#
Shiba throws a low kick, looking for Swahn's leg but Swahn calmly moves out of range. #KD#
Swahn lands a big uppercut and Shiba crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Shiba looks OK. Swahn waves Shiba back to his feet!#ROC#Shiba is rocked!
Swahn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shiba.
Shiba is still on wobbly legs! Can Swahn finish him?
Swahn circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Shiba tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Swahn wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Oke Swahn!
During a confident post fight interview, Oke Swahn thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bumfights 3 Dia de los muertos
Date: Nov 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Shiba pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ball is out of range and Shiba settles back down.
Ball blocks a head kick by Shiba.
Shiba fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ball.
Ball throws a good cross that connects.
Ball clobbers Shiba with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Shiba attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shiba throws a leg kick but Ball sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ball looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ball lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ball.
Shiba throws out a leg kick but Ball moves out of range and Shiba only half commits.
Ball is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ball lands an overhand right.
Ball takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ball misses with a double jab.
Ball throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shiba throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Alphonzo Ball seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shiba tries to score with a low kick but Ball moves his leg out of the way.
Ball feints the counter takedown.
Shiba tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ball fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shiba.
Shiba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ball throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ball displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T1#
Ball connects with a jab.
Shiba lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shiba throws a low kick, looking for Ball's leg but Ball calmly moves out of range.
Ball connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shiba momentarily.
Ball misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shiba pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ball is out of range and Shiba settles back down.
Ball lands a really nice looking cross but Shiba seems unphased.
Ball misses with a double jab.
Ball lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shiba is looking to score with low kicks.
Ball moves out of range of the leg kick from Shiba.
Some wild striking there from Ball.
Ball scores with a punch to the head.
Shiba attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shiba throws a low kick but Ball moves out of range easily.
Ball jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A leg kick checked by Ball.#T2#
Ball lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ball.
Shiba keeps Ball at a distance using the push kick.
Shiba takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Shiba misses with a low kick.
Ball is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Shiba had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Shiba attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shiba fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ball is out of range.
Shiba tries to land a leg kick but Ball saw it coming and moves away.
Ball is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ball misses with a wild body shot.
Ball takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shiba motions for Ball to come forward. Shiba throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shiba moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ball's coach down at Roosters Coop was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ball's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ball lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Shiba backs up against the cage.
Ball throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shiba stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ball lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ball.
Shiba attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shiba throws out a leg kick but Ball moves out of range and Shiba only half commits.
Shiba tries to land a front kick but Ball steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ball.
Ball digs a good hook to Shiba's body.
#T3#
Shiba throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ball blocks a low kick nicely.
Shiba walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ball moves out of range of the leg kick from Shiba.
Ball with the counter takedown but Shiba avoids it easily.
Ball shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Shiba eats them both and turns towards Ball to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ball sizes up Shiba with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sloppy strikes from Ball. Those never looked like landing.
Shiba is looking to chop away at Ball's legs.
Ball throws a right hand that Shiba ducks under and follows up with a left that Shiba also avoids with ease.
Shiba with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shiba throws a low kick but Ball moves out of range easily.
Ball avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shiba misses with a leg kick.
Ball digs a good hook to Shiba's body.
Shiba will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ball connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ball blocks a leg kick.
Shiba tries a low kick but Ball avoids it.#T4#
Shiba misses with a head kick.
Shiba is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Ball lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ball throws a combination. Shiba tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Shiba misses with a low kick.
Ball on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shiba. Shiba obviously looking to wear him down.
Ball misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shiba.
Shiba takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Shiba pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ball is out of range and Shiba settles back down.
Good leg kick by Shiba.
Ball lands with a shot to the body.
Ball is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ball looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ball misses with a head kick.
Shiba half committed to a counter leg kick.
Shiba misses with a low kick.
Shiba misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ball throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shiba on the side of the head.
Shiba throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ball throws a combination. Shiba tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Shiba misses with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alphonzo Ball dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ball bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shiba's head.
Ball checks a low kick from Shiba.
Shiba tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ball is able to avoid easily.
Alphonzo Ball is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shiba throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ball checks the leg kick.
Ball checks a leg kick nicely.
Ball throws a combination. Shiba tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Shiba might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Ball checks the leg kick nicely there.
Shiba looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Shiba looks to land a body kick but Ball moved away.
Ball moves out of range as Shiba throws a body kick.
Ball lunges at Shiba with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shiba's hand.
Ball lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shiba.
Ball has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Ball lands.
Ball misses with a two punch combination.
Ball with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice jab there from Ball.
Ball blocks a leg kick.
Ball lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Shiba backs up against the cage.
#T1#
Ball checks a leg kick.
Shiba lands a head kick!
Ball with a hook.
Shiba throws a chopping leg kick but Ball manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ball throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Shiba will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shiba lands a brutal head kick. Ball looks out on his feet and Shiba throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Chiharu Shiba!
Chiharu Shiba decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Bumfights 2: Gimme $5
Date: Oct 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Shiba connects with a solid leg kick.
Johnson tries to bum rush Shiba with a series of wild strikes but Shiba uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Johnson checks a leg kick.
Shiba scoring well with a low kick there.
Shiba fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Johnson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shiba with the inside leg kick.
Johnson tries to clinch up but Shiba circles away and keeps his distance.
Shiba scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chiharu Shiba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shiba feints and then cracks Johnson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Johnson down.
Johnson swinging wildly here.
Shiba displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johnson. #TD#
Johnson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Shiba looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shiba sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Johnson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1#
Shiba slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Shiba lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Shiba is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Johnson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Let's hope that Shiba has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Shiba forces his way into half guard.
Shiba looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Shiba.#T2#
Shiba missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Johnson is trying to stand back up but Shiba is controlling him
Shiba is controlling the pace.
Shiba is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Johnson!
Shiba sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Johnson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Shiba.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shiba takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Johnson taking shots to the head. #T3#
Shiba controlling from mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yet more stalling tactics from Shiba.
Johnson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Shiba tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Shiba controlling from mount. #T4#
Shiba's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Shiba.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chiharu Shiba dominated that round.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Shiba misses with a leg kick.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
And Shiba responds with a good body kick, but Johnson manages to step out the way in time.
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Shiba sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shiba has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Shiba lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shiba lands a nice leg kick that just misses Johnson's sensitive parts.
Dwayne Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shiba scores with a kick to the body.
Shiba connects with an inside leg kick.
A low kick lands for Shiba.
Shiba throws a low kick but Johnson avoids it.
Johnson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Johnson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shiba.
Shiba lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shiba buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shiba turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shiba with a nice calf kick.
Shiba fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Johnson.#T1#
Johnson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shiba counters with a body kick that stops Johnson in his tracks momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Shiba buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shiba with the inside leg kick.
Shiba chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Shiba is avoiding it.
#KD2#
Shiba lands a big head kick that sends Johnson tumbling to the mat! Shiba takes a step backwards and waves Johnson back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Dwayne Johnson has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shiba lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shiba throws a powerful right kick. Johnson tried to block low but the kick was high! Johnson was taken right off of his feet! Shiba jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Chiharu Shiba!
A less than humble Chiharu Shiba misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
BMF 9- Gettin’ Paid
Date: Aug 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Shiba lands a nice leg kick that just misses Khanna's sensitive parts.
Shiba wants to land a leg kick but Khanna is out of range.
Khanna connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shiba. Shiba circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shiba throws a body kick that misses.
Shiba throws a leg kick but Khanna checks it.
Nice cross by Khanna.
Shiba ducks under a wild hook from Khanna.
Shiba swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Shiba looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Khanna gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shiba misses with an elbow over the top.
Khanna dodges an elbow strike from Shiba.
Shiba looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Khanna misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shiba throws an elbow but it misses.
Khanna's coach down at Alfred Top Team was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Khanna's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Shiba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shiba pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Shiba pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Shiba pushes off an throws an elbow but Khanna leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Shiba pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Khanna has a couple of punches blocked by Shiba.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khanna blocks the elbow strike.
Khanna avoids a wild elbow strike from Shiba.
Shiba pushes off an throws an elbow but Khanna leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T1#
Khanna scores with a hook to the body.
Khanna misses with a short punch on the inside.
Khanna dodges an elbow strike from Shiba.
Khanna lands an uppercut.
Khanna lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Khanna.
Shiba pushes off an throws an elbow but Khanna leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Good body shot from Khanna.
Shiba is breathing heavily.
Khanna misses with a punch to the body.
Shiba misses with an elbow strike.
Khanna fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Khanna lands a shot to the body.
Khanna lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shiba misses with an elbow over the top.
Khanna goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Khanna lands a shoulder strike.
Khanna lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khanna presses Shiba against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Khanna lands a left hand.
Khanna misses with a short punch on the inside.
Khanna throws a head punch that misses.
Khanna makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Khanna lands a body punch in the clinch. #T2#
Shiba blocking some punches.
Khanna lands a body shot in the clinch.
Khanna works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Khanna throws a punch but it's blocked by Shiba.
Khanna swings wildly with an uppercut but Shiba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khanna gets through Shiba's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Khanna lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Khanna lands with a short shot to the head.
Shiba throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Still in the clinch, Khanna scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shiba misses with an elbow strike.
Khanna makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Khanna lands a nice uppercut.#ROC2#Shiba is rocked!
Khanna misses with some punches.
Khanna has a couple of punches blocked by Shiba.
Khanna blocks an elbow strike.
Khanna is working Shiba over against the cage.
A short right from Khanna.
Oh Shiba is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#It looks like Chiharu Shiba has been cut.
Khanna lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Khanna lands a shoulder strike.
Khanna lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Khanna lands a hook that snaps the head of Shiba backwards.
Khanna lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shiba backwards.
Khanna throws a big uppercut that drops Shiba! More strikes from Khanna and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Shiba lies dazed against the cage as Khanna celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raja Khanna! |
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Event:
BMF 6- Cashin' Checks
Date: Aug 08, 2021 |
#R1#
Jordan checks a low kick from Shiba.
Shiba tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jordan is able to avoid easily.
Shiba buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jordan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shiba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jordan wants to clinch.
Jordan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jordan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shiba finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Shiba looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jordan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shiba swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shiba fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jordan just manages to avoid it.
Jordan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shiba has time to react.#CUT2#It looks like Chiharu Shiba has been cut.
Shiba is looking to slow Jordan down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiba wants to slow Jordan down by chopping away at his legs.
Jordan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shiba dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jordan. That did some damage!
Shiba connects with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jordan tries to clinch up but Shiba circles away and keeps his distance.
Jordan misses with a straight right. #T1#
Jordan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Jordan clinches up against the cage.
Shiba misses with an elbow over the top.#BC2#
Jordan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shiba connects with an inside leg kick.
Shiba tries a low kick but Jordan avoids it.
Shiba circles away from the clinch attempt
and Shiba counters with a body kick.
Shiba tries a head kick but it misses.
Shiba lands a leg kick that knocks Jordan off balance momentarily.
Shiba throws a leg kick but Jordan moved away.
Jordan tries to clinch but Shiba moves out of range.
Shiba fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jordan checks it well.
Shiba throws a leg kick but Jordan checks it. #T2#
Shiba avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shiba with a nice calf kick.
Shiba tries to score with a low kick but Jordan moves his leg out of the way.
Shiba throws a solid leg kick but Jordan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shiba.
Shiba fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jordan checks it well.
Shiba lands a high kick!
#CUT#It looks like Jordie Jordan has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shiba throws an elbow but it misses.
Jordan avoids the elbow strike from Shiba, against the cage.
Shiba throws an elbow that misses.
Jordan blocks an elbow strike.
Jordan has a couple of punches blocked by Shiba.
#BC#
Shiba breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jordan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shiba lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Shiba throws out a leg kick but Jordan moves out of range and Shiba only half commits.
Jordan throws a hook to the side of Shiba's head but Shiba sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shiba looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chiharu Shiba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Jordan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shiba tries to land a front kick but Jordan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shiba throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jordan.
Shiba throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shiba is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jordan checks a low kick from Shiba.#CL2#
Jordan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jordan swings wildly with an uppercut but Shiba uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Shiba breaks from the clinch.
Jordan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jordan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A head kick misses from Shiba.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shiba.
Shiba tries a head kick but it misses.
Jordan misses with a hook. Shiba ducked under it nicely.
Shiba tries to work over Jordan's front leg with a kick but Jordan checks it. #T4#
Jordan blocks a leg kick.
Jordan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Shiba.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jordan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shiba fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jordan just manages to avoid it.
Jordan tries to clinch up.
Jordan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shiba circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab from Jordan misses.
Shiba throws a front kick that sends Jordan stumbling back into the cage.
Shiba looks to land a body kick but Jordan moved away.
Jordan fails in his attempt to clinch.
And Shiba counters with a quick kick to the body but Jordan blocks it.
Jordan darts in trying to clinch
and Shiba counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jordan checks a leg kick.
Jordan tries to clinch there but Shiba circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chiharu Shiba dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Shiba fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jordan checks it well.
Jordan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shiba throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jordan counters with a stiff right hand.
Shiba with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shiba keeps Jordan at a distance using the push kick.
Jordan tries to close the distance and clinch but Shiba swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jordan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shiba. Shiba obviously looking to wear him down.
Shiba wants to slow Jordan down by chopping away at his legs.
Shiba throws a body kick that misses.
Shiba swats away the attempt to clinch by Jordan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiba thows a leg kick but Jordan checks it
and Jordan counters with a stiff right hand.
Jordan wants to clinch.
Jordan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shiba. #T1#
Shiba buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shiba swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jordan throws a counter combo.
Jordan checks the leg kick.
Jordan tries to clinch but Shiba is having none of it.
Shiba fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jordan.
Chiharu Shiba is winning the standup battle so far.
Jordan wants to clinch but Shiba slips to the side
and Shiba counters with a good low kick that Jordan was not able to check.
Jordan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Shiba throws a leg kick that misses.
Shiba is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jordan can do to turn this around?
Jordan checks a low kick from Shiba.
Shiba misses with a low kick.
Jordan cracks Shiba with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jordan is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Jordan clinches up with Shiba and pushes him back against the cage.
Jordan throws a punch but it's blocked by Shiba.
Jordan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
With the fighters up against the cage, Shiba throws an elbow but misses.
Jordan misses with the head strike.
#T2#
Jordan dodges an elbow strike from Shiba.
Jordan working hard to break the clinch.
Jordan blocks an elbow strike from Shiba.
Jordan has a couple of punches blocked by Shiba.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shiba just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jordan's brow.
Shiba looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shiba throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jordan misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Shiba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shiba takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jordan 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.
Shiba scoring well with a low kick there.
#CL2#
Jordan has closed the distance and engaged Shiba in a clinch.
Jordan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jordan throws a punch but it's blocked by Shiba.
Jordan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jordan avoids the elbow strike from Shiba, against the cage.
Shiba pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC#
Shiba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shiba throws a front kick aimed at Jordan's knee but Jordan avoids it well. #T3#
Shiba fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jordan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jordan looks to clinch
and Shiba counters with a nice leg kick.
Jordan looks to clinch
and Shiba counters with a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Jordan blocks the leg kick.
Jordan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jordan checks a leg kick.
Jordan is looking to clinch.
Jordan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jordan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Shiba dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jordan. That did some damage!
Jordan tries to clinch but Shiba moves out of range.
Jordan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shiba. Shiba circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jordan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shiba with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shiba with the inside leg kick.
Jordan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shiba tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jordan is able to avoid easily.#T4#
Jordan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shiba wants to land a leg kick but Jordan is out of range.
Jordan tries to clinch there but Shiba circles away.
Jordan fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jordan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shiba lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jordan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jordan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jordan tries to clinch but Shiba is having none of it.
Shiba fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jordan.
Jordan moves out of range of the leg kick from Shiba.
Jordan tries to clinch but Shiba moves out of range.
Jordan tries to clinch up but Shiba circles away and keeps his distance.
Shiba connects with a solid leg kick.
Jordan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shiba swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shiba moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jordan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chiharu Shiba dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Jordan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#CL2#
Shiba tries to keep at a distance but Jordan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jordan avoids a wild elbow strike from Shiba.
With the fighters up against the cage, Shiba throws an elbow but misses.
Shiba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jordan can't break the clinch.
Jordan avoids the elbow strike from Shiba, against the cage.
Jordan dodges an elbow strike from Shiba.
Jordan blocks an elbow strike.
Shiba misses with an elbow strike.
Shiba throws an elbow that misses.
Jordan blocks the elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordan blocks the elbow strike.
Jordan blocks an elbow strike.
Jordan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jordan dodges an elbow strike from Shiba.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shiba just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jordan's brow.
Jordan swings wildly with an uppercut but Shiba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jordan avoids a wild elbow strike from Shiba.#T1#
Shiba throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jordan blocks the elbow strike.
Jordie Jordan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Shiba misses with an elbow over the top.
Shiba pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jordan avoids the elbow strike from Shiba, against the cage.
Shiba throws an elbow but it misses.
Jordan avoids a wild elbow strike from Shiba.
With the fighters up against the cage, Shiba throws an elbow but misses.
Jordan blocks the elbow strike.
Shiba throws an elbow but it misses.
Shiba blocks a body shot from Jordan.
Shiba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shiba misses with an elbow strike.
Shiba pushes off an throws an elbow but Jordan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Shiba throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Shiba takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shiba.
With the fighters up against the cage, Shiba throws an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shiba.
Shiba looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T2##BC#
Shiba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jordan checks the leg kick.
Shiba throws out a leg kick but Jordan moves out of range and Shiba only half commits.
Jordan doesn't manage to clinch there - Shiba circles away.
Shiba tried to score with a low kick but Jordan checks it.
Shiba attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shiba keeps the fight on the outside.
Shiba misses with a low kick.
Jordan tries to clinch but Shiba is having none of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jordan throws a right and a left that Shiba avoids nicely.
Jordan is looking to clinch but Shiba is avoiding it.
An inside leg kick from Shiba misses.
Shiba throws a leg kick but Jordan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jordan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shiba.
A big left from Jordan misses.
Jordan fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T3#
Shiba tries to work over Jordan's front leg with a kick but Jordan checks it.
Jordan tries to clinch but Shiba is having none of it.
A clash of legs there as Jordan blocks the low kick.
Shiba avoids the body shot from Jordan.
A leg kick checked by Jordan.
A good leg kick by Shiba.
Jordan tries to clinch but Shiba is having none of it.
Jordan throws a series of punches but Shiba avoids them all with ease.
Jordan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shiba.
Shiba wants to land a leg kick but Jordan is out of range.
Jordan tries to clinch but Shiba moves out of range.
Shiba chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shiba avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jordan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shiba does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jordan wants to clinch.#T4#
Shiba looks to land a body kick but Jordan moved away.
Jordan checks a leg kick.
Shiba misses with a leg kick
and Jordan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shiba thinking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jordan moves in looking to clinch but Shiba pushes him off.
Jordan is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Jordan clinches.
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!
With the fighters up against the cage, Shiba throws an elbow but misses. #BC#
Shiba breaks from the clinch.
Shiba fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jordan checks it well.
Jordan checks the leg kick.
Jordan tries to clinch
and Shiba counters with an outside leg kick.
Jordan blocks the body kick.
Jordie Jordan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shiba is looking to score with low kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chiharu Shiba showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shiba has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chiharu Shiba!
After winning the bout, Chiharu Shiba thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
DFN 5
Date: Jul 03, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Diaz feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Diaz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Shiba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz preventing the sweep.
Shiba being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Shiba looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shiba looking to control.
Diaz sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Shiba tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiba working a defensive guard but Diaz passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Diaz looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Diaz is thwarting Shiba's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Shiba tries to get to full guard but Diaz has control of the leg.
Diaz is thwarting Shiba's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Diaz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shiba is just riding it out for now. Diaz eventually gives up the hold.
Shiba is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shiba has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shiba moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Shiba looking for a sweep. Not yet Shiba, not yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shiba can do anything to dispel that myth.
Shiba can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Diaz controls the pace.
Shiba wants to sweep but no luck.
Diaz trying to control but Shiba is working from the bottom.
Shiba looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hick Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shiba lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T3#
Shiba misses with a low kick.
Shiba with the inside leg kick. #TD#
Diaz shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Shiba manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Shiba tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shiba is pulling down on Diaz's head. It's preventing any offense from Diaz, at least for the moment.
Shiba is continuing to stall.#SUB#
Diaz drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Diaz as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Shiba screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Diaz! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Hick Diaz!
A victorious Hick Diaz thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
DFN 1: MW GP OPENING ROUND
Date: Jun 05, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Quigley closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Shiba to the mat! Shiba manages to get full guard.
Shiba looking to hit a scissor sweep but Quigley is one step ahead there.
Shiba is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Shiba manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Quigley manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Shiba slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Quigley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shiba looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Quigley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shiba doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shiba manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiba forces his way into half guard.
Shiba trying to control the pace. #T1#
Quigley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shiba stalling.
Shiba slips a nice elbow through Quigley's hands, connecting with Quigley's forehead.
Shiba is thwarting Quigley's attempts to control the position.
Shiba prevents Quigley from improving his position.
Shiba seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Quigley wants to get back to full guard.
Shiba content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Shiba has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Quigley manages to get to full guard.
Shiba stopping the sweep attempt from Quigley.
Shiba 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. #SUB2#
Shiba got a little sloppy there for a moment and Quigley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shiba has managed to get both his arms back between Quigley's legs - danger averted.
Shiba stays in close to Quigley's body and controls the position. #T3##SUB2#
Quigley is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shiba is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Shiba avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Shiba controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Quigley had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shiba defends it easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Shiba controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Quigley keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Quigley goes for a double leg but Shiba avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Shiba continues to drive forward.
Shiba shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Quigley blocks a low kick nicely.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shiba throws a front kick aimed at Quigley's knee but Quigley avoids it well.
An inside leg kick from Shiba misses.
Quigley looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shiba is fending him off so far but Quigley persists. Nope, Shiba circles away and we're back to standing.
Shiba looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Quigley checks a leg kick.
Quigley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shiba as he avoids it easily.
Shiba appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Chiharu Shiba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Quigley.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Shiba enables Quigley to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Shiba manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Shiba is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Shiba on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shiba tries to get out of the position.
Shiba is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shiba manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Quigley manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Quigley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shiba sitting in guard here, content to control. #T5#
Shiba slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Shiba controlling from side mount.
Quigley is looking for a sweep.
Quigley keeps trying to improve his position.
Shiba is looking to take a break and control but Quigley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shiba controlling from side mount.
Quigley struggling a bit here.#T6#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shiba wants to lay and pray for a moment but Quigley keeps working.
Quigley is trying to improve his position.
Quigley takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Quigley seems a little lost for a moment, as Shiba dominates the positioning.
Quigley is trying to improve his position.
Quigley being controlled for a moment.
Quigley is trying to get back to half guard.#T7#
Quigley struggling a bit here.
Shiba is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Shiba trying to control the position but Quigley is working away.
Quigley tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Quigley being controlled for a moment.
Quigley is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Shiba controls the position. #T8#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Quigley tries to improve position but can't.
Shiba works to advance to full mount. Quigley defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Shiba controlling the position easily from mount.
Quigley wants to hold on but Shiba pushes him away.
Shiba controlling from the full mount.
Quigley is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Shiba prevents Quigley from getting the reversal.
Shiba tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Shiba.
Quigley tries to hold on but Shiba pushes him away.
Quigley is looking to get to half guard.
Shiba controlling the pace for now. #T9#
Quigley is wriggling around trying to escape.
Shiba looking to control and managing it successfully.
Quigley is squirming around, avoiding Shiba's attempts to control the action.
Shiba controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Quigley is squirming around, avoiding Shiba's attempts to control the action.
Shiba controlling the pace for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chiharu Shiba dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R2##TD2#
Quigley scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ground and pound from Quigley.
Shiba moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Quigley stopping the sweep attempt from Shiba.
Quigley trying to control the position from guard on top but Shiba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Quigley thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Shiba working a defensive guard here.
Quigley won't allow Shiba to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Quigley drops back looking for a leg! Shiba is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shiba manages to kick Quigley off! Quigley jumps back into Shiba's guard.
Shiba keeping full guard, as Quigley tries to pass.
Quigley trying to control but Shiba is working from the bottom. #T1#
Shiba seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Quigley won't allow Shiba to sweep him here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Shiba holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Quigley thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Shiba looking for a sweep. Not yet Shiba, not yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Quigley thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Quigley trying to control but Shiba is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A clash of legs there as Quigley blocks the low kick.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Shiba throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Quigley's head.#CUT#It looks like Matthew Quigley has been cut.
Quigley has his takedown stuffed
and Shiba counters with a good, hard body kick but Quigley shrugs it off. #TD2#
Shiba gets caught napping as Quigley dives in and scores a takedown. Shiba manages to retain guard.
Shiba trying to control the position here.
Quigley wants to pass the guard but Shiba is keeping the position.
Shiba seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Shiba 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.
Quigley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shiba wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Shiba keeping full guard, as Quigley tries to pass. #T3#
Shiba is trying to keep Quigley in close.
Quigley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shiba is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Quigley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Quigley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Quigley is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Quigley wants to control from the top but Shiba keeps moving.
Shiba has Quigley pulled in close to control his posture.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Shiba 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##SUB2#
Quigley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4##SUB2#
Quigley looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Quigley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shiba performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Shiba continues to hold on tight.
Quigley trying to hold on to Shiba's head to control him but Shiba postures up.
#T5#
Quigley is trying to get back to full guard.
Shiba controlling the pace.
Shiba prevents Quigley from improving his position.#SUB2#
Quigley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shiba controlling the pace. #T6#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shiba continues to stall.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Shiba stuffs the takedown.
Quigley dives in and grabs Shiba's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shiba pushes down on Quigley's head and hops out.
Chiharu Shiba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Quigley.#TD2#
Quigley gets a takedown into half guard.
Shiba regains full guard. Nicely done.
Matthew Quigley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T7#
Shiba manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Quigley manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Shiba engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Shiba forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Quigley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shiba pulls his head out easily.
Shiba trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Quigley actively working from the bottom here.
Quigley is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Shiba takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T8##SUB2#
Quigley looking for submissions off his back.
Shiba controlling the action here.#T9#
Shiba's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB2#
Quigley looking for submissions off his back.
Quigley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shiba is controlling the pace.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shiba throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Chiharu Shiba.
Well Shiba has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Chiharu Shiba!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Chiharu Shiba!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Chiharu Shiba!
Chiharu Shiba wins by unanimous decision!
After the fight, Chiharu Shiba was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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