Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: C387: Shida vs Sanford
Date: Jan 26, 2025

#R1#
Shida lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sanford's sensitive parts.
Sanford is looking to clinch.
Shida lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Shida throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sanford steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Shida.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shida. Sanford does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shida sets himself, and Sanford steps forward looking for the clinch! Shida avoids it this time.
Sanford lands a nice looking body shot.
Shida misses with a wild body shot.
Sanford steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Shida.
Sanford digs a good hook to Shida's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanford looks to throw a body kick
and Shida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sanford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shida. #T1#
Sanford avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shida looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sanford is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shida went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Shida swats away the attempt to clinch by Sanford.
As Sanford looks to move away, Shida throws a big counter combo but Sanford just gets out of the way.
Sanford misses with a body shot.
Sanford with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shida to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Tiff Sanford has been cut.
Shida displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanford throws out the jab. #T2##CL2#
Sanford drives through and clinches with Shida against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shida.
Shida tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sanford tries to throw a body punch but Shida avoids it by throwing Sanford back against the cage. #BC#
Shida breaks the clinch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A jab from Shida misses.
Shida throws a leg kick but Sanford sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shida circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Sanford gets a clinch.
Sanford keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shida's efforts to push away.#BC#
Shida breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Sanford lands with a shot to the body.
Sanford uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shida.
Sanford is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Shida rather than just go for the knockout.
Sanford staying out of range there.
Shida motions for Sanford to come forward. Shida throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A big left from Shida misses.
Shida misses with a hook. Sanford ducked under it nicely.
Sanford tries to counter with a clinch but Shida shakes him off and moves away.
Sanford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shida was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanford.
Shida is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Shida wants to slow Sanford down by chopping away at his legs. #T4#
Shida avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shida really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL2#
Sanford closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sanford misses with some punches.
Sanford tries to throw a body punch but Shida avoids it by throwing Sanford back against the cage.
Sanford tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sanford has a couple of punches blocked by Shida.
Shida blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sanford looking to throw knees to the head but Shida is blocking nicely.
Sanford with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Takeda Shida has been cut.
Sanford misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanford is leaning against Shida and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sanford softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shida is trying to push Sanford away but Sanford has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sanford scores with a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tiff Sanford dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Shida's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Sanford connects with a solid leg kick.
Shida slips a jab from Sanford.
Shida appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sanford gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Shida counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sanford digs a good body shot into Shida's ribs.
Sanford looks to land a combination but Shida avoids it well.
Takeda Shida is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanford lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shida's sensitive parts.
Shida circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shida fakes the leg kick and cracks Sanford in the body. #T1#
Shida tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanford was well out of range. Poor timing from Shida.
Shida sets himself, and Sanford steps forward looking for the clinch! Shida avoids it this time.
Shida tries to work over Sanford's front leg with a kick but Sanford checks it.
Sanford is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Sanford connects with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Shida.
Sanford tries to counter with a clinch but Shida shakes him off and moves away.
Sanford scores with a nice body kick.
Sanford looks to land a right hand but Shida moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Shida misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Shida.
Shida is looking to counter with head kicks.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Shida. Sanford does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanford looks to score with a jab to the body but Shida is just out of range.
Shida throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanford steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Shida.
Sanford lands a lovely overhand right.
Shida swings for the body but Sanford moves out of range.
Sanford tries to counter with a clinch but Shida shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sanford tries to throw a body punch but Shida avoids it by throwing Sanford back against the cage.
Sanford lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Sanford tries to land knees in the clinch but Shida avoids the damage to the body.
Sanford tries to throw a body punch but Shida avoids it by throwing Sanford back against the cage.
Sanford working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Sanford.
Sanford tries to work over Shida's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shida tries to circle away but Sanford has him pinned against the cage.
Sanford misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shida is trying to pull guard but Sanford has him pressed against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Sanford.
Sanford scores with a shoulder strike.
Shida is trying to force a seperation but Sanford has the dominant position.
Sanford makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sanford missing with knees to the body.
Sanford with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sanford misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sanford tries to work over Shida's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sanford has Shida pressed against the cage, preventing Shida from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T4#
Shida can't break the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Sanford.
Sanford has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shida is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sanford to keep the fight standing.
Sanford misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanford struggles to land a body shot inside as Shida controls his hands.
Sanford lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sanford throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shidas head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shida is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sanford struggles to land a body shot inside as Shida controls his hands.
Sanford trying to land knees to the body.
Sanford cracks Shida with a nice body shot.
Sanford scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Sanford.
Shida tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sanford smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takeda Shida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanford tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shida manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Sanford clinches up with Shida and pushes him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tiff Sanford 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.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Shida takes one to the chin there.
Sanford throws a push kick but Shida slaps the foot to one side.
Sanford darts in trying to clinch
and Shida counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shida keeps the fight on the outside.
Shida throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanford misses with a body shot. #T1#
Sanford tries to clinch but Shida is having none of it.
Sanford wants to clinch.
Shida appears to be looking for a big counter.
Shida avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Sanford clinches up with Shida and pushes him back against the cage.
Sanford misses with the head strike.
Shida prevents a body shot from Sanford. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sanford misses with a punch to the body.
Shida is trying to push Sanford away but Sanford has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Shida tries to break free but Sanford pushes him back against the cage.
Shida wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tiff Sanford seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#TD#
Shida pulls Sanford into guard.
Sanford wanted to stand there but Shida had control of the position.
Shida pulls Sanford in close to prevent any damage.
Shida 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#
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T3#
Sanford controlling the position well.
Sanford wants to control but Shida is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Shida content to control rather than advance.
Sanford is trying to stand. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Shida in particular looking to stall.
Shida'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.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sanford lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanford tries to close the distance and clinch but Shida swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Takeda Shida clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Sanford throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sanford fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sanford tries to clinch but Shida is having none of it.
Shida keeps the fight on the outside.
Shida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanford.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanford connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sanford wants to clinch up but Shida keeps it at a distance.
Sanford throws a lazy uppercut
and Shida counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sanford's knee momentarily.#T1#
Shida tries a head kick but it misses.
Shida swats away the attempt to clinch by Sanford.
Shida tried to counter with a leg kick but Sanford avoided it.
Sanford throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sanford wants to clinch up but Shida keeps it at a distance.
Sanford tries to clinch but Shida is having none of it. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sanford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanford throws a body kick that misses
enabling Shida to counter with a crisp jab.
Shida circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shida jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Sanford gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sanford tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shida avoids it.
Sanford fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shida is trying to break the clinch but Sanford is controlling him.
Shida jumps guard but Sanford turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Shida fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T3#
Shida jumps guard but Sanford turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takeda Shida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shida jumps guard but Sanford turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Shida wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Shida is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sanford to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Shida breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sanford tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shida swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shida has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Sanford avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Crunch! Sanford slams his shin into Shida's torso.
Shida throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanford is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Shida throws a quick inside leg kick. #T4#
Sanford lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sanford fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sanford tries to clinch there but Shida circles away.
Sanford tries to clinch but Shida moves away
enabling Shida to counter with a crisp jab.
Crunch! Shida slams his shin into Sanford's torso.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shida lands with a kick to the temple. Sanford shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sanford slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Takeda Shida will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Shida's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Sanford slips under a jab from Shida.
Shida slips a straight right by Sanford.
A counter left hand to the body from Shida misses its target.
Shida takes a swing at Sanford's ribcage but misses.
Sanford tries to counter with a clinch but Shida shakes him off and moves away.
Shida misses with a wild body shot.
Sanford just misses with a punch to the body.
Shida feinted there with a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Sanford clinches up with Shida and pushes him back against the cage.
Sanford misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shida tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shida tries to pull guard but Sanford won't allow it. #T1#
Sanford lands a nice uppercut.
Shida tries to pull guard but Sanford won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takeda Shida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanford misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD#
Shida jumps guard.
Shida looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sanford is one step ahead there.
Sanford wants to pass the guard but Shida is keeping the position.
Shida is trying to keep Sanford in close. #T2#
Sanford tries to stand but Shida is controlling from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Shida wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Sanford is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sanford looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shida is looking to chop away at Sanford's legs.
Shida moves away from the strike by Sanford.
A little feinted left hand from Shida on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sanford takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CL2#
Sanford darts in and clinches Shida up against the cage.#T4#
Sanford tries to throw a body punch but Shida avoids it by throwing Sanford back against the cage.
Sanford tries to work over Shida's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shida fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A head punch on the inside from Sanford fails to land.
Shida is trying to pull guard but Sanford has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Sanford fails to land.
Sanford lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shida backwards.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sanford obliges.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Sanford lands a nice knee to the body.
Shida is trying to pull guard but Sanford has him pressed against the cage.
Sanford scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shida managing to block the knees to the body from Sanford.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanford misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sanford working Shida over with knees to the body.
Sanford lands a body shot.
Sanford crunches a lovely knee into Shida's ribcage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tiff Sanford comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sanford 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 47:48
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 47:48
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tiff Sanford!
Tiff Sanford is the new heavyweight champion!
Tiff Sanford decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: C381: Shida vs Dewitt
Date: Jan 12, 2025

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Shida misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shida sets himself, and Dewitt steps forward looking for the clinch! Shida avoids it this time.
Shida cracks Dewitt with a good jab.
Shida misses with a body shot #CL2#
and Dewitt holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Shida breaks the clinch.
Dewitt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shida can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shida throws a low kick but Dewitt moves out of range easily.
Shida sets himself, and Dewitt steps forward looking for the clinch! Shida avoids it this time.
Shida misses with an uppercut. Dewitt saw that one coming.
Dewitt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shida stuns Dewitt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Shida loads up on a big right hand but Dewitt slips the punch.
Dewitt wants to counter with a clinch but Shida pushes him away.
Dewitt drops his hands momentarily and Shida takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Shida throws a head kick but Dewitt moves out of range.
Dewitt ducks under a wild hook from Shida.
Shida throws a body shot but no joy.
Shida will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
A lazy left from Shida finds it's target.
A slow jab from Shida misses its intended target.
Shida sets himself, and Dewitt steps forward looking for the clinch! Shida avoids it this time.
Shida looks to land a left hand but Dewitt moved out of range nicely.
Dewitt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Shida tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dewitt was well out of range. Poor timing from Shida.
Dewitt wants to counter with a clinch but Shida pushes him away.
Shida throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Dewitt moves into the clinch.
Dewitt tries a body shot but Shida blocks it.
Dewitt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shida backwards.
Dewitt tries to work over Shida's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shida has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dewitt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dewitt lands with a left to the head.
Shida looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Shida really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD#
Shida successfully pulls guard. #SU2#
Dewitt stands up and waves to Shida to follow him.
Dewitt slips a jab from Shida.#T4#
Shida plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Shida misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dewitt tries to counter with a clinch but Shida shakes him off and moves away.
Dewitt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shida.
Shida falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dewitt counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shida loads up on a big right hand but Dewitt slips the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shida throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Dewitt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Takeda Shida dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A head kick misses from Shida.
Shida looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dewitt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shida is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dewitt can do to turn this around?
Shida cracks Dewitt with an open hand slap.
Shida connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dewitt avoids the body shot from Shida.
Dewitt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Dewitt.
Shida motions for Dewitt to come forward. Shida throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Shida. That's going to slow Dewitt down.
Dewitt blocks a head kick by Shida.
Dewitt is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Shida misses with a hook
and Dewitt counters with a body kick.
Shida throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dewitt tries to counter by closing the distance.
Shida throws a leg kick
and Dewitt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shida misses with an uppercut. Dewitt saw that one coming.#T2#
A jab from Dewitt misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dewitt.
Takeda Shida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shida pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shida throws a wild body kick that Dewitt sees coming a mile off.
Shida throws a hook to the side of Dewitt's head but Dewitt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dewitt throws a head kick that misses
and Shida cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Shida misses with a head kick.
Dewitt wants to counter the offense by Shida and move into the clinch position.
Shida throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dewitt tries to counter by closing the distance.
A shot to the body from Dewitt misses
and Shida connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shida throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shida misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dewitt counters with a straight right hand.
Dewitt dodges the punch combination from Shida. #T4#
Dewitt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Shida misses the jab.
Dewitt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice defenses there by Dewitt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dewitt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Takeda Shida dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Dewitt ducks under a wild hook from Shida.
Shida throws a body shot but no joy.
Dewitt steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Shida.
Dewitt drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Shida walks into a straight right hand from Dewitt.
Shida swings for the body but Dewitt moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dewitt scores with a shot to the body.
Shida throws the left hand but Dewitt avoids the punch easily.
Dewitt tries to counter with a clinch but Shida shakes him off and moves away.#T1#
Shida lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Shida lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Shida throws a shot from downtown. Dewitt moves away and avoids it.
Dewitt wants to counter the offense by Shida and move into the clinch position.
Dewitt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shida counters with a nice kick to the body.
Shida throws a series of punches but Dewitt avoids them all with ease.
Dewitt tries to counter with a clinch but Shida shakes him off and moves away.
Shida dodges the punch combination from Dewitt.
Shida appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Shida swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Shida misses with a body shot.
Dewitt now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Shida takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Shida misses with a looping left.
Dewitt let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Shida tries a head kick but it misses. #T3#
Shida misses with a series of wild punches.
Shida throws a wild body kick that Dewitt sees coming a mile off.
Shida bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from Dewitt.
It looked like Shida wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shida misses with a hook.
Dewitt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shida throws a body punch but Dewitt moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shida, as that shot connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shida. Dewitt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takeda Shida is winning the standup battle so far.
Shida ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dewitt moves away.
Dewitt wants to counter the offense by Shida and move into the clinch position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dewitt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dewitt lands with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Takeda Shida clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Dewitt slips a straight right by Shida.
Dewitt let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dewitt looks to score with a jab to the body but Shida is just out of range.
Shida was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shida bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dewitt throws a sloppy body shot
and Shida counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shida punishes Dewitt's body with a nice straight punch.
Shida throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dewitt tries to counter with a clinch but Shida shakes him off and moves away.#T1#
Dewitt takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A jab lands there for Dewitt.
Shida throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dewitt is looking for the big counter here.
Dewitt throws a shot to the body.
Dewitt blocks a jab.
Dewitt tries to counter by closing the distance.
A big left from Shida misses. #T2#
Shida scores with a head kick. Dewitt tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Shida misses with a looping left.
Dewitt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Shida connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dewitt scrambles back to his feet.
Shida loads up on a big right hand but Dewitt slips the punch.
Dewitt tries to counter by closing the distance.
Shida is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dewitt.
Shida misses with a straight left.
Dewitt wants to counter the offense by Shida and move into the clinch position.#T3#
Shida misses with a looping left.
Dewitt appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Shida pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dewitt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dewitt slips under a jab from Shida.
Dewitt tries to counter by closing the distance.
Shida throws a jab when Dewitt was well out of range.
Shida is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dewitt throws a body kick that misses
and Shida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Shida throws out a loose jab but Dewitt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shida sets himself, and Dewitt steps forward looking for the clinch! Shida avoids it this time.
Dewitt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dewitt needs to keep his hands up - Shida had a free shot at his head there.
Shida's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dewitt under the eye.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dewitt ducks under a wild hook from Shida.
Dewitt throws a big counter head kick but Shida avoids it with no problem.
Dewitt throws a head kick but Shida moves out of range.
Shida swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Takeda Shida had his way with Howie Dewitt in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Shida throws a head kick but Dewitt moves out of range.
Howie Dewitt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shida throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And Dewitt responds with a good body kick, but Shida manages to step out the way in time.
Shida just misses with a punch to the body.
Dewitt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shida swings for the body but Dewitt moves out of range.
Dewitt steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Shida.
Shida swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
A big right from Shida misses.
Dewitt steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Shida.
Dewitt has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Shida.
Dewitt scores with a head kick.
Shida tries to bum rush Dewitt with a series of wild strikes but Dewitt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dewitt tries to counter by closing the distance.
Sloppy strikes from Shida. Those never looked like landing.
Good work by Dewitt as he checks the leg kick.
Dewitt throws out a counter right but Shida avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Dewitt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shida lands a nice shot to the body.
Shida throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dewitt wants to counter with a clinch but Shida pushes him away.
A jab from Shida misses.
Shida ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dewitt moves away.
Dewitt tries to counter with a clinch but Shida shakes him off and moves away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dewitt.
Takeda Shida is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Shida throws a shot from downtown. Dewitt moves away and avoids it.
Dewitt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shida jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shida misses with a wild body shot.
Dewitt wants to counter the offense by Shida and move into the clinch position.
Dewitt misses with a looping right.
Dewitt tries to land a body kick
and Dewitt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Dewitt misses with a body shot.
It looked like Shida was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dewitt tries to move into range but Shida moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A jab lands there for Shida.
Shida just misses with a punch to the body.
Shida sets himself, and Dewitt steps forward looking for the clinch! Shida avoids it this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shida scores with a head kick. Dewitt tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Takeda Shida showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shida, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 50:45
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takeda Shida!
Takeda Shida retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath Takeda Shida thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Howie Dewitt spoke after the fight, saying 'That is NOT how you do it. I need time to think about my future.'.

Event: C375: Chai vs Shida
Date: Dec 22, 2024

#R1#
Shida needs to keep his hands up - Chai had a free shot at his head there.#CUT#It looks like Takeda Shida has been cut.
Shida throws a head kick but Chai moves out of range.
Shida misses with a body shot.
Chai appears to be looking for a big counter.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Chai swinging wildly here.
Chai smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shida rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chai moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shida changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Chai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Shida swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chai is looking to counter punch.
Shida tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chai was well out of range. Poor timing from Shida.
A head kick by Chai misses
and Shida counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shida misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Chai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A low kick from Chai is predictable there
and Shida counters with a nice uppercut.
A clash of legs there as Shida blocks the low kick.
Chai misses with a left hand
enabling Shida to counter with a crisp jab.
Chai throws a leg kick but Shida sees it coming and moves out of range. #T2#
Chai walks into a straight right hand from Shida.
Shida misses with a double jab.
Shida tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Chai has knocked Shida down with a huge combo! Chai steps away and waves a wobbly Shida back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
We've been told by Chai's head coaches at Master Chai's Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shida scores with a jab. Chai acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chai.
Some wild striking there from Chai. #T3#
Chai tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shida looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Chai misses with a lunging right hand
and Shida counters with a right hand to the body.
Shida is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Shida pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A low kick from Chai misses
and Shida counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Ghost Chai has been cut.
Chai misses with a leg kick
and Shida counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shida throws a leg kick but Chai sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Chai throws a quick counter kick to the body but Shida avoids it.
Chai swings widly with a right hand
and Shida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chai has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Shida.#T4#
Chai misses with a left hand #KD2#
and Shida counters with a crisp right hand that drops Chai! Shida lets Chai back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Chai is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chai throws a poor cross that misses
and Shida counters with a big right hand! Oh Chai is in trouble here! Shida follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takeda Shida!
Takeda Shida is the new heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Takeda Shida thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: C366: Jiang vs Khabib II
Date: Dec 01, 2024

#R1#
Hightower is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shida.
Shida throwing a counter right hand but Hightower manages to avoid it.
Hightower 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.
Shida really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hightower fakes the leg kick and cracks Shida in the body.
Hightower lunges at Shida with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shida's hand.
Hightower swings widly with a right hand
and Shida connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shida stalks Hightower and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hightower's face. Hightower staggers backwards, shaken.
Shida ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shida was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hightower misses with a hook.
Shida ducks under a wild hook from Hightower.
Hightower looks to throw a body kick
and Shida counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Hightower throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#KD#
Shida feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hightower sprawling to the canvas! Hightower rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Shida finish him?!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hightower throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hightower is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Hightower loads up on a big right hand but Shida slips the punch.
Hightower throws a right hand that misses
and Shida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shida throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hightower sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hightower follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Shida digs a good hook to Hightower's body.
Hightower's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Shida connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hightower scrambles back to his feet.#T2#
Hightower defending well as Shida loads up on a big left hand.
Shida lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shida dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hightower takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A left lands for Shida.
Shida looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hightower throws a lazy uppercut
and Shida makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hightower ducks right into an uppercut from Shida. #T3#
Hightower misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A little feinted left hand from Shida on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shida scores with a body shot.
Hightower looks winded!
The fighters circling - Hightower throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jason Hightower seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hightower swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hightower takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shida swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hightower takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shida lands with a right that hurts Hightower. Hightower looks to clinch but Shida throws a short knee that drops Hightower. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Takeda Shida!
A very excited looking Takeda Shida made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: C359: Cheese vs Walton
Date: Nov 10, 2024

#R1#
Line with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Line throws a lazy uppercut
and Shida cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shida slips a straight right by Line.
Line takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Line throws a body punch but Shida moves out of range.
Shida swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Line drops his hands momentarily and Shida takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shida.
Shida connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Line momentarily. #T1#
Line uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shida.
Line's corner calls for a 1-2. Line obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Line closes the distance looking to clinch
and Line takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shida goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Line throws out a counter right but Shida avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Shida blocks a jab.
Shida swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Line throws a sloppy head kick and Shida moves out of range easily.
Shida swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shida looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shida takes a swing at Line's ribcage but misses.
Line let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Line throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shida misses the jab.
Shida avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3##KD#
Shida lands a big head kick that sends Line tumbling to the mat! Shida takes a step backwards and waves Line back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Line checks a leg kick nicely.
Line uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shida.
Line doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#KD#
Shida lands a big uppercut and Line crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Line looks OK. Shida waves Line back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shida avoids the body shot from Line. #T4#
Shida misses with a kick to the body
and Shida takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Line keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shida lands a nice shot that snaps Line's head back.
Line throws a looping overhand right but Shida ducks down to avoid it.
Line uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shida.
Line rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shida counters with a nice kick to the body.
Shida throws a jab but it's blocked by Line.
Line looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Takeda Shida dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A lazy left from Shida finds it's target.
Shida lands with an overhand left.
Shida lands a nice looking kick to the body. Line takes a step back to recover.
Shida throws a good cross that connects.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shida takes a swing at Line's ribcage but misses.
Line misses with a straight right.
Shida is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T1#
Line throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Line keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Line pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shida. Line does a little dance to reset his feet.
Line looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Line misses with a jab to the body
and Shida counters with a good low kick that Line was not able to check.
Shida darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T2#
Shida lands a really nice looking cross but Line seems unphased.
Line misses with an uppercut. Shida saw that one coming.
Shida throwing a counter right hand but Line manages to avoid it.
Line throws a hook but Shida blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Shida misses the target.
Shida sizes up Line with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Line throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Line uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shida. #T3#
Shida throws a body shot but no joy.
Line shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shida takes a swing at Line's ribcage but misses.
Line swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shida throws a head kick that misses.
Shida lands with an uppercut that bounces Line off the cage and back into range.
Line moves out of range of the body kick from Shida.
It seemed like Line was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shida gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T4##KD#
Shida drops Line with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Line looks back up at him and smiles so Shida waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Line is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shida throws a series of punches but Line avoids them all with ease.
Line looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shida closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Line! Shida dives in looking to finish! Line is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takeda Shida!
Takeda Shida seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: C355: Marley vs Shida III
Date: Oct 27, 2024

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Marley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shida.
Marley jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Shida is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Shida thumps Marley with a low kick.
Marley lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shida misses with a hook
letting Marley counter with a right hand.
Shida misses with a hook
and Marley counters with a good low kick that Shida was not able to check.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shida ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marley moves away.
Marley jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Shida misses with a looping left.#T1#
Shida takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Marley misses with a hook
and Shida counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Ezekiel Marley has been cut.
Shida cracks a nice hook into Marley's ribs.
Shida throws a hook but Marley avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by Marley. Beautiful body shot.
A low kick from Shida misses
and Marley makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Shida really felt that one!#T2#
Shida throws a body shot but no joy.
Shida pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marley is looking to counter with a body kick.
Shida ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marley moves away.
As Shida tries to get set, Marley tries to push him back and clinch up but Shida manages to avoid the attempt.
Shida swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marley moves out of range of the strikes.
A low kick from Shida is predictable there
and Marley counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T3#
Shida throws out a leg kick but Marley moves out of range and Shida only half commits.
Marley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shida.
Marley backing away here, and Shida unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
We've been told by Marley's head coaches at Convicted Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Marley scores with a shot to the body.
Shida misses with a body shot.
Marley is looking to counter the offense by Shida and move into the clinch.
Marley lands with a shot to the body.
Marley throws a hook to the side of Shida's head but Shida sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Shida throws a shot from downtown. Marley moves away and avoids it.
Marley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Marley throws a body punch but Shida moves out of range.
Marley is looking to wear down Shida with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Shida throws a big shot that misses.
Marley wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Marley moves out of range of the strikes.
Marley looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Marley keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marley loads up on a big right hand but Shida slips the punch.
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 Ezekiel Marley will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ezekiel Marley's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Marley ducks under a wild hook from Shida.
Shida throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shida takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Shida misses with a left hand
and Marley counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Marley connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shida misses with a right hand
and Marley counters with a body kick.
Marley throws a poor cross that misses
and Shida counters with a nice kick to the body. #T1#
Shida swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marley tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Shida manages to circle out of the way.
Shida takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shida throws an off balance right hand
and Marley counters with a low kick, right behind Shida 's knee.
Marley throws the left hand but Shida avoids the punch easily.
Shida throws a body punch but Marley moves out of range.
Shida misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marley. #T2#
Marley throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Shida to counter with a crisp jab.
Marley lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Takeda Shida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shida swings for the body but Marley moves out of range.
Shida uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marley.
Marley is looking to slow Shida down with leg kicks.
Shida throws a lazy uppercut
and Marley counters with a nice leg kick. #T3#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Marley - that will leave a mark!
Shida throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shida smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Shida fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marley manages to avoid it.
Marley is looking to counter the offense by Shida and move into the clinch.
Shida misses with a body shot #CL#
and Marley holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Marley lands a left hand. #T4#
Shida is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Marley to keep the fight standing.
Shida wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Marley tries to throw a body punch but Shida avoids it by throwing Marley back against the cage.
Marley misses with a punch to the body.
Marley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shida avoids it.
Shida looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Marley keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shida's efforts to push away.
Shida wants to get back to striking at distance but Marley won't allow it.
Shida managing to block the knees to the body from Marley.
Shida has had enough of the clinch but Marley keeps him there for the moment.
Shida blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Shida's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marley lands a jab to the head.
Marley connects with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ezekiel Marley dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ezekiel Marley's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Shida ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ezekiel Marley is winning the standup battle so far.
Shida moves out of range of the body kick from Marley.
Marley moves out of range of the body kick.
Marley feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Shida throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Marley feinted there with a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shida uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marley.
Marley throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Shida throws a half hearted mid kick.
Marley throws a quick counter kick to the body but Shida avoids it.
Marley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shida is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Marley with a body shot.
A leg kick checked by Shida.
A low kick from Shida is predictable there #CL#
and Marley counters by moving into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Marley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shida wants to break the clinch but can't.
Marley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shida can do to turn this around?
Marley lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marley.
Marley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shida is defending well for now.#T2##BC2#
Shida manages to break the clinch.
Shida walks into a stiff left hand from Marley.
A left lands for Shida.
Shida checks a leg kick.
Marley misses with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shida throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marley tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Shida manages to circle out of the way.
Shida swings for the body but Marley moves out of range. #T3#
Shida swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shida with a nice calf kick.
Shida misses with a looping right.
It looked like Marley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Marley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shida counters with a stiff right hand.
Marley moves out of range of the strikes.
Marley looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Shida misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And Marley counters with a quick kick to the body but Shida blocks it.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Marley.
Shida throws a right hand that misses
and Marley counters with a nice uppercut.
Shida misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marley.
Shida throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Marley half committed to a counter leg kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shida swings for the body but Marley moves out of range.
Shida misses the body punch
and Marley counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ezekiel Marley clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Ezekiel Marley's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Shida chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Marley can pounce on him.
Marley connects with a leg kick.
Shida checks a low kick from Marley.
A big left from Shida misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marley moves out of range as Shida strikes.
Marley gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Shida goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Marley looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Marley fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shida misses with an uppercut
and Marley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shida ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marley moves away.
Marley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marley backing away here, and Shida unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A shot to the body from Marley misses
and Marley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Shida tries to move into range but Marley moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shida swings for the body but Marley moves out of range.
Marley connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Marley thumps Shida with a low kick.
Shida misses with a shot to the body
letting Marley counter with a right hand.
Shida's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Marley throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Shida throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Marley is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Shida.
Marley cracks Shida with a right hand to the side of the head.
Marley throws a nice inside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Shida.
Marley is looking to counter the offense by Shida and move into the clinch.
Marley connects with a solid leg kick. #T4#
Shida connects with an inside leg kick.
Marley with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shida misses with a body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shida swings away with a body shot that misses
and Marley counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shida thinking.
Shida misses with a looping right.
Marley looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ezekiel Marley had his way with Takeda Shida in that round.
The cut man is working on Ezekiel Marley's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Shida throws a jab but it's blocked by Marley.
Marley throws a quick counter kick to the body but Shida avoids it.
Shida tries to land a body kick
and Shida takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shida throws a poor cross that misses
and Marley counters with a stiff right hand.
Shida motions for Marley to come forward. Shida throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Marley seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shida checks a leg kick.
Shida was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Shida throws a hook but Marley blocks it.
Marley half committed to a counter leg kick.#T1#
Marley checks a leg kick nicely.
Marley is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Shida.
Marley misses with an uppercut
and Shida counters with a body kick that stops Marley in his tracks momentarily.
Marley with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shida thows a leg kick but Marley checks it
enabling Marley to counter with a crisp jab.
Shida throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marley is looking to counter with a body kick.
Takeda Shida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shida swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Marley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Marley.
Marley moves out of range as Shida strikes.
Nice shot by Marley.
Shida fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marley manages to avoid it.
Marley with a hook.
Shida takes a swing at Marley's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Shida fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marley manages to avoid it.
Marley feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Marley buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Marley keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Shida misses with an uppercut
and Marley counters with an outside leg kick.
Shida throws a head kick but Marley moves out of range. #T4#
Shida tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marley was well out of range. Poor timing from Shida.
Marley misses with a right hand
and Shida finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Shida throws a leg kick which misses Marley's front leg but catches the back leg as Marley tries to avoid it.
Shida throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Marley, as that shot connected.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marley works Shida's body with a nice hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ezekiel Marley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Marley 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 50:45
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ezekiel Marley!
Ezekiel Marley retains his heavyweight title!
Ezekiel Marley decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: C345: Shida vs Marley II
Date: Sep 29, 2024

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Shida takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Marley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shida.
Marley staying out of range there.
Marley lands with a hook. Shida tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Marley smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Shida looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shida takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marley throws the left hand but Shida avoids the punch easily.
Marley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Shida tries a low kick but Marley avoids it.
Marley flicks out a counter leg kick but Shida steps away.
Marley slips a straight right by Shida.
Marley tries a quick counter leg kick but Shida is wise to it.
Shida throws a body shot but no joy.
Marley wants to counter the offense by Shida and move into the clinch position.
Shida is looking to land body kicks.
Shida misses with a looping left.
Shida throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Marley wants to counter with a clinch but Shida pushes him away.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shida misses with a body shot
and Marley counters with a right hand to the body.
Jab from Shida.
Good shot there by Shida.#CUT#It looks like Ezekiel Marley has been cut.
Marley throws a looping overhand right but Shida ducks down to avoid it.
Shida pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Marley wants to counter the offense by Shida and move into the clinch position.
Shida ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
Shida misses with a looping right.
Marley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shida.
Marley scores with a sloppy right hand. Shida should have avoided that one.
Marley shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Shida swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shida throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Marley wants to counter the offense by Shida and move into the clinch position.#T4#
Marley lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Shida defending well as Marley loads up on a big left hand.
Shida really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Shida takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Marley scores with a jab. Shida acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Marley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shida.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marley just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ezekiel Marley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ezekiel Marley's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Marley chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Marley feints and then cracks Shida's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shida down.
Shida 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.
Shida tries to score with a low kick but Marley moves his leg out of the way.
Marley steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Shida.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shida works the jab nicely.
Good work by Marley as he checks the leg kick.
Marley thinks about the counter body kick.#T1#
Marley lands a really nice looking cross but Shida seems unphased.
Shida gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Shida might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Marley connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shida swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marley doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Marley punishes Shida's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Shida throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Marley misses.
Marley avoids the body shot from Shida.
Marley lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Marley connects with a nice looking jab.
Shida throws out a loose jab but Marley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shida sets himself, and Marley steps forward looking for the clinch! Shida avoids it this time.
Marley throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It looked like Shida wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Nice shot by Marley.
Marley fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Marley has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Marley takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Marley avoids the body shot from Shida.
Marley tries to counter with a clinch but Shida shakes him off and moves away.
Marley takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Marley wants to counter the offense by Shida and move into the clinch position.
Marley with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
Marley swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Marley misses the jab.
Marley lands with a nice body kick.
Shida misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marley.
Marley doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Marley.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ezekiel Marley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ezekiel Marley's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Shida throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shida looks to land a left hand but Marley moved out of range nicely.
Marley is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Marley moves out of range of the strikes.
Marley sizes up Shida with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Marley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marley fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shida on the side of the head.
Shida moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
Marley connects with a body shot.
Shida throws a right hand that misses #CL2#
and Marley counters by clinching up.
Shida lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Marley or not.
Marley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marley swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Shida breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marley chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shida throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marley wants to counter with a clinch but Shida pushes him away.#T2#
Marley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shida was well out of range. Poor timing from Marley.
Shida half committed to a counter leg kick.
Shida takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ezekiel Marley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shida takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Shida lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shida misses with a body shot.
And Marley responds with a good body kick, but Shida manages to step out the way in time.#T3#
Marley connects with a body shot.
Shida throws a big shot that misses.
Marley ducks right into an uppercut from Shida.
Marley throws a wild body kick that Shida sees coming a mile off.
Shida swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Marley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shida counters with a stiff right hand.
Marley digs a good body shot into Shida's ribs.#T4#
Marley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shida.
It looked like Shida wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Marley with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shida walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shida moves out of range of the body kick from Marley.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sloppy strikes from Shida. Those never looked like landing.
Marley tries to counter with a clinch but Shida shakes him off and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ezekiel Marley really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ezekiel Marley's cut.
That's time! Shida's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Marley throws a body kick that misses.
Shida keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Shida blocks the body kick.
Shida dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Marley. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shida throws a left and a right that both miss #CL2#
and Marley counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Shida tries to pull guard but Marley holds him up against the cage and eventually Shida drops back down to his feet.
Shida tries to pull guard but Marley forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T1#
Marley misses with a punch on the inside.
Marley using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A right handed body shot lands from Marley.
Shida's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Marley lands a nice uppercut.
Marley tries to land knees in the clinch but Shida avoids the damage to the body.
Marley struggles to land a body shot inside as Shida controls his hands.
Marley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Marley works on Shida's body with a couple of short punches.
Shida's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Marley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shida avoids it.
Shida is looking to break free of the clinch but Marley has double underhooks.
Marley struggles to land a body shot inside as Shida controls his hands.
Marley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Marley.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Marley obliges.#T2#
Shida avoiding damage as Marley throws knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Marley.
A nice left hand lands by Marley.
A right handed body shot lands from Marley.
A left hand lands to the body for Marley.
Shida managing to block the knees to the body from Marley.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Marley obliges.
Shida is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Marley using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Marley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marley crunches a lovely knee into Shida's ribcage.
Marley lands a right hand.
Shida blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Marley lands with a right to the head.
Marley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shida tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takeda Shida. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Marley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shida is defending well for now.
Marley lands with a right to the head.
Shida wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marley has him pressed against the cage.
Shida wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Marley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ezekiel Marley seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Marley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shida. #BC#
Shida breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shida.
Marley ducks under a wild hook from Shida.
Shida blocks the body kick. #T4#
Shida misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marley.
Marley misses with a kick to the body.
Marley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shida lands a nice leg kick that just misses Marley's sensitive parts.
Marley motions for Shida to come forward. Marley throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shida swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Marley to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ezekiel Marley dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Ezekiel Marley's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Marley chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shida looks to score with a jab to the body but Marley is just out of range.
Marley wants to counter the offense by Shida and move into the clinch position.
Shida swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Marley makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Marley lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shida connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Marley throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#T1#
Marley thows a body kick. Shida tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Marley digs a good hook to Shida's body.
Shida ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marley throws a sloppy head kick and Shida moves out of range easily.
Shida fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
Marley buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Marley scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Marley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shida.
A head kick from Shida lands but Marley takes it in his stride.
Shida looks to throw the jab but Marley is out of range.
Marley wants to counter with a clinch but Shida pushes him away.#T3#
Marley looks to score with a jab to the body but Shida is just out of range.
Takeda Shida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marley with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shida to score with a decent uppercut.
Marley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Marley - that will leave a mark!
Marley takes a swing at Shida's ribcage but misses.
Marley throws the kick towards the body but Shida avoids it.#T4#
Marley misses with a wild body shot.
Shida throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Marley on the side of the head. #CUT#That has opened up Ezekiel Marley's cut even more.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shida. Marley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marley wants to counter the offense by Shida and move into the clinch position.
A jab from Shida does it's job there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shida throws a low kick, looking for Marley's leg but Marley calmly moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ezekiel Marley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Marley 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 45:50
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 45:50
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ezekiel Marley!
Ezekiel Marley is the new heavyweight champion!
Ezekiel Marley decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: C339: Marley vs Shida
Date: Sep 08, 2024

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Marley ducks under a wild hook from Shida.
Marley thinks about countering with a body kick.
Shida circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Shida counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Ezekiel Marley has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marley wants to clinch.#T1#
Shida lands a jab.
Marley tries to clinch there but Shida circles away. #CL#
Marley closes the distance and pushes Shida back into the cage.#T2#
Marley tries to work over Shida's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marley trying to land knees to the body. #TD2#
Shida has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Marley uses from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marley preventing the sweep.
Marley slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Marley'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.
Shida looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marley's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Shida looking for a sweep. Not yet Shida, not yet.
Shida is still trying to improve position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Marley tries to clinch
and Shida counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shida is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Marley closes the distance but Shida moves to the side
and Shida counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Marley thinking.
Shida throws a poor cross that misses
and Marley counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Nice shot by Shida.
A telegraphed right hand from Shida misses the target.
Marley throwing a counter right hand but Shida manages to avoid it.
Marley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Marley tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Shida connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marley staying out of range there.
A counter left hand to the body from Marley misses its target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Takeda Shida dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ezekiel Marley's cut.
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.#R2#
Marley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shida.
Marley throws a quick counter kick to the body but Shida avoids it.
A slow jab from Shida misses its intended target.
Marley darts in trying to clinch
and Shida cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shida pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shida has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Marley wants to clinch.
Marley wants to clinch
and Shida counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#Ezekiel Marley's cut is getting worse.
Shida circles away from the clinch attempt
and Shida counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Marley closes the distance but Shida moves to the side
and Shida counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shida loads up on a big right hand but Marley slips the punch.
Marley feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Shida throws an overhand right that lands on Marley's shoulder, as Marley tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Marley has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#Ezekiel Marley's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shida throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marley throwing a counter right hand but Shida manages to avoid it.
Shida misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marley. #T4#
Marley tries to clinch but fails miserably #KD2#
and Shida counters with a crisp right hand that drops Marley! Shida lets Marley back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Marley is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shida swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marley throwing a counter right hand but Shida manages to avoid it.
Oh Marley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marley darts in trying to clinch
and Shida counters with a huge right that knocks Marley out cold! Shida is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Takeda Shida!
Takeda Shida is the new heavyweight champion!
Takeda Shida seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: C335: Marley vs Zweihander
Date: Aug 25, 2024

#R1#
Fuentes scores with a kick to the midsection.
Fuentes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shida walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fuentes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fuentes tries a head kick but it misses.
Fuentes throws a looping overhand right but Shida ducks down to avoid it.
Shida looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fuentes throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Pedro Fuentes has been cut.
Fuentes throws an off balance right hand
and Shida connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fuentes misses with an uppercut
and Shida counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fuentes misses with an uppercut
and Shida connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fuentes misses with a kick to the body
and Shida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#Pedro Fuentes's cut is getting worse.
Fuentes misses with a shot to the body
letting Shida counter with a right hand.
Fuentes misses with a body kick.
Shida raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Fuentes misses with a kick to the body.
Fuentes misses with a leg kick
and Shida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Fuentes throws out a leg kick but Shida moves out of range and Fuentes only half commits.
Fuentes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shida keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fuentes misses the body punch
and Shida counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#Pedro Fuentes's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Fuentes misses with a low kick.
Fuentes throws a body kick that misses.
Shida throws out a counter right but Fuentes avoids it with no problem.
Fuentes is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Shida's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Shida takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fuentes misses with a lunging right hand
and Shida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fuentes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shida. Shida obviously looking to wear him down.
Fuentes looks to throw a body kick
and Shida counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#Jeez, Pedro Fuentes's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Fuentes lands with an uppercut that bounces Shida off the cage and back into range.
Shida takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fuentes avoids the body shot from Shida.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fuentes misses with a body punch
enabling Shida to counter with a crisp jab.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Pedro Fuentes's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Takeda Shida!
An out of breath Takeda Shida thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: AF3: Minoru v Vargas
Date: Jul 28, 2024

#R1#
Ahearn tries to clinch but Shida moves out of range.
Ahearn throws a jab when Shida was well out of range.
Ahearn throws out a loose jab but Shida uses good head movement to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Shida.
Ahearn scores with a shot to the body.
Ahearn takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Shida slips under a jab.
Shida misses with a hook
and Ahearn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shida misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shida slips a straight right by Ahearn.
Shida moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd cheers as Ahearn lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shida doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
Shida lands a slapping body shot.
Ahearn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Donk. Ahearn catches Shida right on the button with a cross.
Shida throws a lazy uppercut
and Ahearn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shida throws a sloppy body shot
and Ahearn counters with a nice uppercut.
Ahearn throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Shida to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Tobias Ahearn has been cut.
Ahearn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Shida on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ahearn looks to throw the jab but Shida is out of range.
Shida looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ahearn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shida sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shida swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ahearn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ahearn is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#CL#
Ahearn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shida, pushing him back against the cage.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Still in the clinch, Shida scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shida misses with a body punch.
Shida blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ahearn misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shida.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ahearn.
Shida blocking some punches.
Shida lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ahearn lands with a right to the head.
Ahearn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shida lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ahearn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shida throws a punch but it's blocked by Ahearn.
Shida tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ahearn throws a head punch that misses.
Ahearn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Shida fails to land.
Ahearn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Ahearn.
Shida tries a body shot but Ahearn blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Ahearn fails to land. #T3#
Still in the clinch, Ahearn scores with a nice short uppercut.
A hook to the body from Shida.
Ahearn tries to work over Shida's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ahearn.
Shida blocking some punches.
Shida lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shida misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Shida.
Shida can't find room to land a body shot as Ahearn controls the action. #BC2#
Shida breaks from the clinch.
Shida uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ahearn.
Ahearn misses with a hook.
Shida let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Shida connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ahearn momentarily.
Shida throws a jab but it's blocked by Ahearn.
Ahearn looks to land a left hand but Shida moved out of range nicely.
Ahearn throws a jab when Shida was well out of range.
We've been told by Ahearn's head coaches at ubergym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tobias Ahearn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Shida blocks a jab.
Ahearn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shida.
A big left from Ahearn misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahearn swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Shida to counter with a crisp jab.
Shida slips a straight right by Ahearn.
Ahearn lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Shida misses with an uppercut.
Ahearn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shida throws a right and a left that Ahearn avoids nicely.
Ahearn throws a right hand that misses
and Ahearn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shida throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ahearn counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tobias Ahearn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tobias Ahearn's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ahearn connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shida. Shida circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shida throws a shot from downtown. Ahearn moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Shida throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ahearn throws a jab but it's blocked by Shida.
Ahearn misses with a hook.
Shida appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Shida throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ahearn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ahearn missing with a left hand there. Shida was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tobias Ahearn is winning the standup battle so far.
Ahearn scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahearn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahearn.
Shida looks to land a right hand but Ahearn moved out of range.#T1#
Ahearn misses with an uppercut.
Ahearn misses with a straight left.
Ahearn missing with a left hand there. Shida was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shida! But no joy.
Shida walks into a straight right hand from Ahearn.
Ahearn misses with a shot to the body
letting Shida counter with a right hand.
Ahearn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ahearn tries to close the distance and clinch but Shida swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shida is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ahearn with a body shot.
Shida displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ahearn throws out the jab.
Ahearn misses the jab.
Ahearn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shida can do to turn this around?
Ahearn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ahearn ducks under a wild hook from Shida.#T2#
Ahearn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shida ducks under a wild hook from Ahearn.
Ahearn tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Shida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shida slips under a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Ahearn misses.
The fighters circling - Ahearn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ahearn throws a hook but Shida blocks it.
Ahearn lands a really nice looking cross but Shida seems unphased.
Shida closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Ahearn out cold! Ahearn corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Takeda Shida!
Takeda Shida is the new super heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Takeda Shida thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: WVT 222: Steve v Simone
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1#
Chai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shida moves away.
Chai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shida counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chai thinking.
Shida has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chai.
Shida thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chai walks into a left hand.
Chai throws an off balance right hand
and Shida counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chai misses with an uppercut
and Shida counters with a stiff right hand.
Chai misses with a jab to the body
and Shida counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chai cracks Shida with an open hand slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chai throws a leg kick but Shida sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Chai throws a leg kick
and Shida counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chai. That's going to slow Shida down.
Shida looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Chai misses with a hook
and Shida counters with a straight right hand.
Shida throws a hook to the side of Chai's head but Chai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chai lands a nice shot that snaps Shida's head back.
Chai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chai lands a two punch combo.
Shida is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Shida misses with a body shot.
Chai connects with an inside leg kick.
Chai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shida doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chai uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chai misses with a straight right.
Chai scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shida slips a jab and a cross from Chai. #T2#
Chai sizes up Shida with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Chai scores with a head kick. Shida tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Shida keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chai.
Chai lands with a nice body kick.
Chai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A jab from Chai does it's job there.
Shida lands a glancing blow to the side of Chai's head.
The crowd cheers as Chai lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shida doesn't seem phased though.
Bronze Bomber Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Chai.
Chai misses with a wild body shot.
Shida's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chai connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shida scrambles back to his feet.
Shida misses with a body shot. #T3#
Shida cracks Chai with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jab, jab by Chai - just one landing.
Chai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chai throws out a powerful jab.
Chai with a nice cross.
Shida takes one to the chin there.
Chai misses with a body kick.
Chai throws a jab but it's blocked by Shida.
Shida appears to be looking for a big counter.
Chai clobbers Shida with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Chai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shida has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shida cracks Chai with an open hand slap.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shida walks into a jab.#T4#
Chai throws a body punch but Shida moves out of range.
Shida was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chai uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shida throws out the jab.
Chai is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shida with a body shot.
Chai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shida.
Shida was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Shida misses with a series of wild punches.
Shida is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Shida uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chai.
Shida with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chai throws a hook but Shida avoids it easily.
Shida seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shida throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shida throws a lazy right hand but Chai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shida lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chai at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bronze Bomber Chai dominated that round.
That's time! Shida's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Chai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shida is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chai.
Shida checks a low kick from Chai.
Shida was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab lands there for Shida.
Chai throws an off balance right hand
and Shida connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick from Chai is predictable there
and Shida counters with a nice body kick.
The fighters circling - Chai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chai misses with a lunging right hand
and Shida counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Chai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shida is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Shida takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chai paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shida takes a jab right on the kisser. #T1#
Chai cracks Shida with a right hand to the side of the head.
Shida has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Chai.
Chai throws a shot from downtown. Shida moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Shida on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shida.
Chai moves out of range as Shida strikes.
Chai takes one on the button.
Chai shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Chai is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chai lands with a good body shot.
Chai fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shida looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shida moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Chai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shida is looking to counter punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chai swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shida counters with a nice uppercut.
Chai takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Chai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shida counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#Chai is rocked!
Some wild striking there from Chai.
Chai misses with a body shot.
Shida throwing a counter right hand but Chai manages to avoid it.
Chai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chai lands a jab to the nose.
Shida swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shida throws a shot from downtown. Chai moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Chai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chai fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shida on the side of the head.#T3#
Chai misses with a straight right.
Chai scores with a jab. Shida acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Shida defending well as Chai loads up on a big left hand.
Shida tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chai.
Chai staying out of range there.
Chai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shida takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shida uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chai.#T4#
Shida misses with a looping left.
Chai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shida stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chai throws a lazy right hand but Shida sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chai swings widly with a right hand
and Shida counters with a straight right hand.
Shida moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chai loads up on a big right hand but Shida slips the punch.
Chai lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Chai lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shida at a distance.
Shida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chai.
Shida moves out of range of the body kick.
Shida pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bronze Bomber Chai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Chai throws a good cross that connects.
Chai lands the left hand.
Chai throws a looping overhand right but Shida ducks down to avoid it.
Chai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shida stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chai.
Nice shot lands for Chai.
Chai misses with a right hand
and Chai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Bronze Bomber Chai has been cut.
Chai scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shida slips under a jab from Chai.
Shida walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shida is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Shida misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chai cracks Shida with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1#
Chai throws an overhand right that lands on Shida's shoulder, as Shida tries to avoid the shot.
Shida swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chai lands a front kick.
Shida jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shida looks to throw the jab but Chai is out of range.
Shida moves out of range of the strikes.
A low kick lands for Chai.
Chai misses with a looping left.
Chai moves out of range of the strikes.
Chai lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Chai throws an overhand right that lands on Shida's shoulder, as Shida tries to avoid the shot.
Shida swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chai misses with a hook
and Shida counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
A swing and a miss from Chai.
Chai misses with a hook.
Chai scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Takeda Shida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chai looks to throw a body kick
and Shida counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shida scores with a jab to the body.
Chai jabs Shida to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A jab from Chai misses.
It looked like Shida was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Chai.
Chai tries a head kick but it misses.
A left lands for Chai.
Chai throws a nice looking combination but Shida bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#KD#
Shida cracks Chai with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Chai looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Shida finish him?
Chai is still on wobbly legs! Can Shida finish him?
Bronze Bomber Chai seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Shida staying out of range there.
Chai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shida rattles Chai with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Chai tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Shida dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Chai stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Takeda Shida!
Takeda Shida thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: WVT 210: Fedetenko v Shida
Date: Jan 13, 2024

#R1#
Shida cracks Fedetenko with an open hand slap.
Shida lands a body shot.
Shida misses the jab.
Fedetenko throws a lazy uppercut
and Shida counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Shida takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Shida with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fedetenko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shida counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fedetenko thinking.
Shida digs a good body shot into Fedetenko's ribs.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Fedetenko is breathing heavily.
Shida lands a slapping body shot. #T1#
Shida scores with a nice head shot.
Fedetenko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shida scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fedetenko in his tracks.
Shida looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shida is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Fedetenko walks into a straight right hand from Shida.
Shida takes a swing at Fedetenko's ribcage but misses.
Fedetenko throwing a counter right hand but Shida manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Shida lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fedetenko doesn't seem phased though.
A telegraphed right hand from Shida misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Fedetenko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Fedetenko moves in looking to clinch but Shida pushes him off.
Shida throws out a counter right but Fedetenko avoids it with no problem.
Shida clobbers Fedetenko with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Shida has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Fedetenko connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shida comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fedetenko darts in trying to clinch
and Shida counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Fedetenko lands a right hook to the body.
Shida throws a body punch but Fedetenko moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fedetenko darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fedetenko swings for the body but Shida moves out of range.
Fedetenko wants to clinch
and Shida connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shida. Fedetenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fedetenko is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T4#
Fedetenko misses with a right hand
and Shida counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fedetenko takes a swing at Shida's ribcage but misses.
Shida looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shida lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Shida misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fedetenko. Shida does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Shida misses.
Shida looks to throw the jab but Fedetenko is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Takeda Shida dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A left lands for Fedetenko.
Shida throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fedetenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Fedetenko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Fedetenko drives through and clinches with Shida against the cage.
Fedetenko throws a head punch that misses.
Fedetenko misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Shida's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shida swats away the attempt to clinch by Fedetenko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shida throws a shot from downtown. Fedetenko moves away and avoids it.
A quick step to the side and Fedetenko tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shida uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fedetenko.#T1#
Shida throws a right hand that misses
and Fedetenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shida slips under a jab.
Fedetenko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shida counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fedetenko thinking.
Shida has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fedetenko swings widly with a right hand
and Shida counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fedetenko thinking.
Shida lands with a straight right. Fedetenko didn't see that one coming.#CUT2#It looks like Vladamir Fedetenko has been cut.
Fedetenko looks to land a right hand but Shida moved out of range.
Fedetenko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shida swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
Fedetenko misses with a left hand
and Shida counters with a stiff right hand.
Fedetenko lands with a right hand.
Fedetenko scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd cheers as Fedetenko lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shida doesn't seem phased though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fedetenko takes one to the side of the head.
Fedetenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shida.
Shida scores with a nice head shot.#T3#
Fedetenko throws a right hand that misses
and Shida counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shida scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#KD2#
Shida cracks Fedetenko with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Shida has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Fedetenko to stand back up!#ROC2#Fedetenko is rocked!
Fedetenko is holding his hands too far apart here. Shida throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Fedetenko is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Takeda Shida!
Our winner, Takeda Shida, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: WVT 198: Ihantala v Primo
Date: Dec 16, 2023

#R1#
Shida swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shida ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Railio moves away.
Shida keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Railio takes a swing at Shida's ribcage but misses.
Shida scores with a jab to the jaw.
Railio misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shida! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Railio.
Railio appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Railio walks into a straight right hand from Shida.
Railio shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT2#It looks like Antti Railio has been cut.#T1#
Railio slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Shida fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Railio manages to avoid it.
Shida throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shida throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Railio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shida looks to land a right hand but Railio moved out of range.
Shida uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Railio.
Shida throws out a counter right but Railio avoids it with no problem.
Railio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Shida drops his hands momentarily and Railio takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT#It looks like Takeda Shida has been cut.
Shida misses with an uppercut
enabling Railio to counter with a crisp jab.
Shida smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Railio jabs Shida to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shida digs a good hook to Railio's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shida fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Shida takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Railio definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Railio scores with a sloppy right hand. Shida should have avoided that one.
Railio takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Railio misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Shida counters with a nice body shot.
Shida throws a body shot but no joy.
Railio swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A slow jab from Shida misses its intended target.
Railio misses with a left hand
and Shida counters with a stiff right hand.
Railio ducks under a wild hook from Shida.
Railio throwing a counter right hand but Shida manages to avoid it.#T4#
Railio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shida.
Shida shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Railio throws the left hand but Shida avoids the punch easily.
Railio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Railio throws a right hand that misses
and Shida counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shida misses with a hook
and Railio makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shida throws an overhand right that lands on Railio's shoulder, as Railio tries to avoid the shot.
Shida throws a right hand that Railio ducks under and follows up with a left that Railio also avoids with ease.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Takeda Shida dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Railio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shida.
An attempted straight right counter from Railio misses the target.
Shida has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shida moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Shida was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shida bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Railio. Shida does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shida! But no joy.
Railio throws a hook but Shida blocks it.
Railio swings for the body but Shida moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Railio scores with a jab to the head.
Shida digs a good hook to Railio's body. #T1#
Railio fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Some wild striking there from Shida.
Railio swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shida ducks under a wild hook from Railio.
Shida throws out a counter right but Railio avoids it with no problem.
Shida throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shida takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shida pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Railio throws a lazy uppercut
and Shida counters with a nice uppercut.
Railio misses with a body shot.
Shida let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T2#
Railio scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shida swings for the body but Railio moves out of range.
Shida misses with a lunging right hand
and Railio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shida lands with an overhand left.
Shida lands a jab to the nose.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Railio misses with a hook. Shida ducked under it nicely.
Takeda Shida seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Railio swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shida counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shida. Railio does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Shida misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Railio.
Antti Railio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Railio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Railio lunges at Shida with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shida's hand.
Railio misses with an uppercut
and Shida counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shida scores with a shot to the body.
Railio uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shida misses the jab.#T4#
Shida bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Railio misses with a straight left.
Railio moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Shida throws out a loose jab but Railio uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Railio misses the target.
It seemed like Shida was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Railio with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shida throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shida is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Takeda Shida will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Shida thows a left - swing and a miss!
Railio looks to throw the jab but Shida is out of range.
A lazy left from Shida finds it's target.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Railio might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Railio misses with a right hand
and Shida counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Railio misses with a hook
and Shida counters with a straight right hand.
Railio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shida throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Railio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shida.#T1#
Railio throws an off balance right hand
and Shida connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#Antti Railio's cut is getting worse.
Railio misses with a right hand
and Shida counters with a left to the body.
Railio lands a jab to Shida's midsection.
Shida lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Railio at a distance.
Railio misses with an uppercut
and Shida counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shida lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shida is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Good standup being displayed there by Shida as he connects with a hook.#T2#
Railio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shida.
A quick step to the side and Railio tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shida swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shida looks to land a right hand but Railio moved out of range.
Nice shot by Railio.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Railio swings widly with a right hand
and Shida counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Railio on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Shida works Railio's body with a nice hook.
Shida connects with a body shot.#T3#
Shida throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shida swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shida uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Railio.
Shida swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shida slips a jab from Railio.
Shida throws a right hand that misses
and Railio makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Antti Railio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shida lands a really nice looking cross but Railio seems unphased.
Shida scores with a nice strike.#T4#
Shida misses with a lunging right hand
and Railio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Railio looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Railio throws an off balance right hand
and Shida cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#Antti Railio's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Railio takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Takeda Shida is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Railio scores with a sloppy right hand. Shida should have avoided that one.
Shida ducks under a wild hook from Railio.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Railio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shida uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Railio.

And that's the end of the fight!
Takeda Shida comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shida 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takeda Shida!
After winning the bout, Takeda Shida thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WVT 185: Ihantala v Kok 2
Date: Nov 17, 2023

#R1#
Shida gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Motts.#CUT2#It looks like Takeda Shida has been cut.
Motts doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL2#
Motts closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Shida blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Shida breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shida swings away with a body shot that misses
and Motts counters with a nice uppercut.
Motts uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shida.
Motts throws out a counter right but Shida avoids it with no problem.
Shida uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Motts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Motts misses with a lunging right hand
and Shida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Motts throws a jab but it's blocked by Shida.
Motts bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Motts looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Shida misses with a wild body shot.
Shida blocks a jab.
Shida swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Motts throws a lazy right hand but Shida sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Shida on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Motts throws an off balance right hand
and Shida counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Motts throws the left hand but Shida avoids the punch easily.
Shida throws a big counter combination but Motts scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Motts misses with a left hand
and Shida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Motts walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shida throws a predictable looking body shot
and Motts connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Shida paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#KD#
Shida lands a big right hand that sends Motts crashing to the mat! Shida stays standing though and waves Motts back to his feet!#ROC#Motts is rocked!
Motts 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Motts walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Shida swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Takeda Shida!
Takeda Shida seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: WVT 180: Haltsi v Vitali
Date: Nov 04, 2023

#R1#
Shida bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shida takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Qiang.
Good standup being displayed there by Qiang as he connects with a hook.
Qiang lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Qiang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shida.
Shida cracks Qiang with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Hao Qiang has been cut.
Shida looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A swing and a miss from Shida.
Shida misses with a wild body shot.
Shida fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Qiang misses with a straight left.
Qiang throws a leg kick
and Shida counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Qiang thinking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Qiang.
Qiang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shida sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
A low kick from Qiang misses
letting Shida counter with a right hand.
Shida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Qiang.
Shida on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A jab from Shida misses.
A swing and a miss from Qiang.
Qiang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shida moves away.
Qiang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Qiang moves into the clinch.
Qiang throws a punch but it's blocked by Shida.
Shida is trying to break free.
Shida is trying to push Qiang away but Qiang has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Qiang.
Shida lands a nice uppercut.
Qiang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Qiang has Shida pressed against the cage, preventing Shida from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Shida's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Qiang throws a jab but it's blocked by Shida. #T2#
Qiang throws a looping overhand right but Shida ducks down to avoid it.
Shida throws a lazy right hand but Qiang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hao Qiang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Qiang throws a hook but Shida avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Shida misses the target.
Qiang throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#That has opened up Hao Qiang's cut even more.
Qiang is looking to land body kicks.
Shida takes a jab right on the kisser.
Qiang swings for the body but Shida moves out of range.
Shida swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shida jabs at Qiang's body.
Qiang lands with a hook. Shida tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Qiang takes a swing at Shida's ribcage but misses.
Shida stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Qiang.
Qiang throws a head kick but Shida moves out of range. #T3#
Qiang lands a jab to Shida's midsection.
Shida scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Qiang doesn't seem bothered though.
Qiang connects with the punch.
Shida tests Qiang's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#The cut above Hao Qiang's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Qiang looks to throw the jab but Shida is out of range.
Shida was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Qiang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Qiang misses with a looping left.
Qiang throws a poor cross that misses
and Shida counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shida lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT#Hao Qiang's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Hao Qiang's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Takeda Shida!
A very excited looking Takeda Shida made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: WVT 173: Halsti v Mahogany
Date: Oct 20, 2023

#R1#
Shida looks to land a left hand but Thompson moved out of range nicely.
Shida misses with a wild combination.
Thompson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thompson misses with a low kick.
Ricky Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but Shida shows good takedown defense.
Thompson shoots in looking for a takedown. Shida tries to sprawl out of it but Thompson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shida manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson misses with a shot to the body
and Shida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shida lands with a hook. Thompson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1#
Some wild striking there from Thompson.
Shida looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shida, as that shot connected.
Thompson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shida doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Shida thuds a left hand into Thompson's body.
Thompson is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Shida feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Thompson sprawling to the canvas! Thompson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Shida finish him?! #CUT2#It looks like Ricky Thompson has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shida cracks Thompson with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Thompson tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Shida pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Thompson is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takeda Shida!
An out of breath Takeda Shida thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: WVT 168: Haudegen v Larsen 2
Date: Oct 07, 2023

#R1#
A low kick from Fang is predictable there
and Shida counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Xue Fang has been cut.
Shida slips a jab from Fang.
Shida slips under a jab from Fang.
Fang connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT#It looks like Takeda Shida has been cut.
Shida works Fang's body with a nice hook.
Fang throws a shot from downtown. Shida moves away and avoids it.
Xue Fang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shida uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fang.
Shida with a jab.
Fang scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fang dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shida. That did some damage!
Shida fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fang manages to avoid it.
Shida lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fang at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fang misses the body punch
and Shida counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shida connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Fang with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fang swings for the body but Shida moves out of range.
Shida avoids the body shot from Fang.
Shida changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fang misses with a hook
and Fang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#Xue Fang's cut is getting worse.
A swing and a miss from Fang.
Fang feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shidas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fang takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fang is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CUT2#Xue Fang's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Shida drops Fang with a huge uppercut! Fang drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Shida is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takeda Shida!
After winning the bout, Takeda Shida thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WVT 151: San v Rivers
Date: Sep 01, 2023

#R1#
Shida lands the left hand.
Shida throws a shot to the body.
Shida bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Holliday's head backwards.#CUT#It looks like John Henry Holliday has been cut.
Shida throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shida uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Holliday.
John Henry Holliday seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Holliday moves into the clinch.
Shida lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shida misses with a punch to the body.
Holliday misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shida definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holliday misses with a body punch.
Holliday tries to throw a body punch but Shida avoids it by throwing Holliday back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Holliday.
Shida tries to pull guard but Holliday won't allow it.
Still in the clinch, Holliday scores with a nice short uppercut.
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!
Shida stalling.
Holliday lands an uppercut.#T1#
Shida working aggressively here.
Shida gets through Holliday's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Holliday doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Holliday tries to throw a body punch but Shida avoids it by throwing Holliday back against the cage.
Shida misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shida goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Shida fails to land.
A short uppercut from Shida. #TD#
Shida decides to pull guard.
Shida is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shida 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#
Shida sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
Holliday wants to control but Shida is keeping busy.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Shida wants to free his trapped foot but Holliday is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Shida in particular looking to stall.#ES2#
Holliday manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T3#
Holliday throws a jab but it's blocked by Shida.
Holliday moves away from the strike by Shida.
Shida tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holliday was well out of range. Poor timing from Shida.
Shida showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Holliday.
Holliday moves out of range as Shida strikes.
Holliday wants to counter the offense by Shida and move into the clinch position.
Holliday misses the jab.
Shida throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Shida lands a lovely overhand right.
Shida closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Shida connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shida throws an overhand right that lands on Holliday's shoulder, as Holliday tries to avoid the shot.
Shida dodges the punch combination from Holliday.
Nice shot by Shida.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Takeda Shida dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Henry Holliday's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Holliday misses with a hook.
Shida walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Takeda Shida is winning the standup battle so far.
Holliday misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Shida counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Holliday swings widly with a right hand
and Shida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shida on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Holliday. Holliday obviously looking to wear him down.
Holliday takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Holliday looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holliday needs to keep his hands up - Shida had a free shot at his head there.#CL2#
Shida tries to keep at a distance but Holliday has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Shida tries to work over Holliday's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Holliday misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Shida's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Holliday closes the distance and clinches.
Holliday misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Holliday fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Holliday.
Holliday tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shida's elbow.
Shida blocks a body shot from Holliday.
Holliday is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#BC#
Shida breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Holliday fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL2#
Holliday closes the distance and clinches.
Shida has had enough of the clinch but Holliday keeps him there for the moment.
Shida lands an uppercut.
Holliday pushes Shida back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T2#
A nice left hand lands by Holliday.
Holliday lands a body shot.
Holliday tries a body shot but Shida blocks it.
Shida misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shida is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Holliday makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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!
Holliday misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shida misses with a short punch on the inside.
Holliday misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holliday goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Holliday.
Shida looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Shida lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Holliday backwards.
John Henry Holliday seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shida.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shida.
Shida prevents a body shot from Holliday. #BC#
Shida escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Holliday misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shida.
Holliday throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Shida counter with a right hand. #T3#
Holliday scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shida throws a one two combo.
A swing and a miss from Holliday.
Holliday doesn't manage to clinch there - Shida circles away.
Holliday is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Holliday slips a straight right by Shida.
Holliday lands with an overhand left.#T4#
Holliday tries to clinch but Shida is having none of it.
Holliday throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shida counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Holliday misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shida.
Holliday steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shida.
Shida loads up on a big right hand but Holliday slips the punch.
Holliday lands a jab.
Holliday throws a lazy uppercut
and Shida counters with a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab from Holliday.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but John Henry Holliday will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on John Henry Holliday's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
The fighters circling - Shida throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slapping leg kick lands for Holliday.
Shida misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Shida gets tackled into the cage by Holliday. Holliday maintains the clinch.
Holliday lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shida.
Holliday tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shida's elbow.
Holliday pushes Shida back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Holliday cracks Shida with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holliday lands a shoulder strike.
Holliday cracks Shida with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Holliday misses with a hook to the ribs.
Holliday lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shida backwards.
Holliday digs a right hand into Shida's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shida's gas tank.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Holliday. #T1#
Holliday scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Holliday doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Holliday works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shida misses with a punch on the inside.
Holliday lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Holliday misses with the head strike.
Shida swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shida swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Holliday scores with a nice hook to the head.
Holliday struggles to land a body shot inside as Shida controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Holliday.
Holliday misses with a punch on the inside.
Shida is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shida misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holliday keeps control of Shida as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A right hook to the body lands for Holliday.
Holliday tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shida's elbow.
Holliday working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Holliday lands a shot to the body.#T2#
Holliday misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shida wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Holliday has him pressed against the cage.
Holliday lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shida.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holliday struggles to land a body shot inside as Shida controls his hands.
Holliday lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Holliday working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Holliday goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Holliday lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shida backwards.
Shida is trying to push Holliday away but Holliday has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Holliday misses with a punch to the body.
Holliday tries to throw a body punch but Shida avoids it by throwing Holliday back against the cage.
Holliday works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Holliday lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Holliday.
Holliday tries a body shot but Shida blocks it.
Holliday stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A body shot lands from Holliday.
Holliday lands a right hand. #T3#
Holliday tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Holliday lands a shot to the body.
Holliday misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holliday struggles to land a body shot inside as Shida controls his hands.
Shida blocks a body shot from Holliday.
Holliday gets through Shida's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Holliday misses with a punch to the body.
Holliday throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shidas head.
Holliday tries a body shot but Shida blocks it. #BC#
Shida breaks the clinch.
Holliday feints and then cracks Shida's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shida down.
Holliday pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Holliday misses with a double jab.
Shida throwing a counter right hand but Holliday manages to avoid it.
Jab by Shida.#T4#
Shida throws an overhand right that lands on Holliday's shoulder, as Holliday tries to avoid the shot.
Holliday tries to counter with a clinch but Shida shakes him off and moves away.
Holliday with a nice cross.
Holliday throws a front kick aimed at Shida's knee but Shida avoids it well.
Shida swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Holliday throws a hook to the side of Shida's head but Shida sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Holliday misses with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holliday throws a body punch but Shida moves out of range.
Shida slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Holliday works the jab nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Henry Holliday comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Holliday 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Henry Holliday!
A very excited looking John Henry Holliday rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: WVT 137: Ryoto v Matikainen
Date: Jul 29, 2023

#R1#
Ahola lands a lovely overhand right.
Ahola misses with a body shot.
Ahola is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shida gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ahola uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shida.
Shida swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ahola throws a body punch but Shida moves out of range.
Shida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahola.
Shida throws a counter combo.
Ahola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shida doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Shida looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jarkko Ahola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shida throws a hook but Ahola avoids it easily.
Ahola lands a jab to the nose.
Shida ducks under a wild hook from Ahola.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shida! But no joy.
Ahola throws a lazy uppercut
and Shida counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Ahola is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shida.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ahola. Shida does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ahola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shida.
Ahola jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shida throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ahola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shida.
Ahola misses with a looping left.
Ahola bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ahola fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shida looks to land a left hand but Ahola moved out of range nicely.
Shida uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ahola.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shida! But no joy.
Ahola ducks under a wild hook from Shida.
Ahola throws the left hand but Shida avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Shida slips a straight right by Ahola.
Shida looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ahola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shida was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahola.
Shida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahola.
Shida looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shida sizes up Ahola with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shida looks to score with a jab to the body but Ahola is just out of range.
Shida gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ahola throws a sloppy body shot
and Ahola takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Jarkko Ahola has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shida blocks a jab.
Shida takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shida moves out of range of the strikes.
Ahola connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shida momentarily.
Nice uppercut lands for Ahola. That snapped Shida's head back. #T3#
Shida swings for the body but Ahola moves out of range.
Ahola takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ahola throws a lazy uppercut
and Shida counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shida lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ahola at a distance.
Shida ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahola moves away.
Ahola sizes up Shida with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ahola throws a hook but Shida blocks it.
Ahola looks to land a left hand but Shida moved out of range nicely.
Ahola throws a combination that misses
and Shida connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ahola misses the jab.
Ahola lands a head shot.
Ahola lands with a good body shot.#T4#
Shida takes one to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ahola keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shida.
Shida stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ahola throws a jab when Shida was well out of range.
Ahola looks to land a left hand but Shida moved out of range nicely.
Shida is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ahola misses with a telegraphed body shot #KD2#
and Shida counters with a nice right hand that sends Ahola toppling to the canvas! Ahola scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Shida finish him?!
BOOM! Shida lands a beautiful left hook that drops Ahola. Ahola tries to recover but Shida is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Ahola lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takeda Shida!
After winning the bout, Takeda Shida thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WVT 124: West v Souza
Date: Jul 01, 2023

#R1#
Shida takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shida misses the shot to the body.
Vargas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vargas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shida misses with a hook to the body
and Vargas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Takeda Shida has been cut.
Shida throws a right hand that misses
and Vargas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vargas looks to throw the jab but Shida is out of range.
Shida takes a swing at Vargas's ribcage but misses.
Vargas slips a jab from Shida.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shida connects with a single shot there.#CUT2#It looks like Arturo Vargas has been cut.
Vargas slips a straight right by Shida.
Vargas swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Shida is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vargas.
Vargas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Vargas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shida looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shida misses with a shot to the body
and Vargas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vargas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shida just misses with a punch to the body.
Vargas is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Vargas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vargas throws a big shot that misses.
Takeda Shida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shida uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vargas.#T2#
Shida steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vargas.
Shida swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Vargas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Shida breaks the clinch.
Vargas walks into a jab.
Shida takes a swing at Vargas's ribcage but misses.
Shida takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shida throws a hook to the side of Vargas's head but Vargas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vargas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vargas throws a hook but Shida blocks it.
Vargas throws a shot from downtown. Shida moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Shida throws an overhand right that lands on Vargas's shoulder, as Vargas tries to avoid the shot.
Vargas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vargas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shida misses with a looping right.
Shida looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL#
Vargas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vargas working Shida over with knees to the body.
Shida looks winded!
Vargas pushes Shida back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vargas lands a left hand.
Vargas scores a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vargas obliges.
Vargas connects with a knee to the head.
Vargas with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vargas unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T4#
Vargas gets through Shida's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vargas is leaning against Shida and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vargas tries to throw a body punch but Shida avoids it by throwing Vargas back against the cage.
Knees to the body from Vargas.
Vargas connects with a nasty looking knee right to Shida's face.
Vargas landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vargas lands a good knee to the midsection. Shida won't want to take too many of those.
A short right from Vargas.
Vargas unloads a knee to the mid-section. Shida lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Vargas lands with a light punch inside.
Vargas crunches a lovely knee into Shida's ribcage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vargas obliges.
Vargas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shidas head.
Vargas digs a right hand into Shida's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shida's gas tank.
Vargas scores with a hook to the body.
Vargas lands a nice uppercut.
Vargas lands a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Vargas as the two fighters clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arturo Vargas dominated that round.
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.#R2##KD#
Vargas feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Shida sprawling to the canvas! Shida rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Vargas finish him?!
Shida just misses with a punch to the body.
Vargas fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Shida to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Shida looks to clinch but Vargas throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Shida taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Arturo Vargas!
After winning the bout, Arturo Vargas thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WVT 114: Siale v Madkhao
Date: Jun 09, 2023

#R1#
Shida cracks Thompson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT#It looks like Ricky Thompson has been cut.
Thompson throws an off balance right hand
and Shida cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thompson misses with a lunging right hand
and Shida makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ricky Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shida misses with a looping left.
Shida moves out of range of the strikes.
Shida avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thompson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shida counters with a nice body shot.
Thompson misses with a wild body shot.
Shida scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thompson doesn't seem bothered though.
Thompson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Thompson looks to land a combination. Shida sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson has his takedown stuffed
and Shida counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thompson looks winded!#T1#
Thompson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thompson throws a right hand that misses
and Shida counters with a right hand to the body.
Shida throws a body punch but Thompson moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shida. Thompson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shida has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Shida punishes Thompson's body with a nice straight punch.
Takeda Shida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thompson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A jab from Shida finds it's way through Thompson's defenses. #TD2#
Thompson gets the takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thompson working away.
Shida tries to buck Thompson off but Thompson is having none of it.#T2#
Shida struggling a bit here.
Thompson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Shida is avoiding damage well.
Thompson trying to control the action but Shida is working from the bottom.
Thompson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Thompson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shida takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Thompson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Thompson controlling from side mount.
Thompson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Shida sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T3#
Thompson wants to control but Shida is keeping him busy.
Thompson throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Shida works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Shida works his way to full guard. Good work.
Shida on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shida tries to get out of the position.
Thompson throws a big elbow that misses.
Shida is controlling Thompson's posture.
Thompson throwing strikes but missing.
Shida knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thompson on the ground.
Shida preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Shida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shida working a defensive guard here.
Thompson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Thompson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Thompson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thompson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Shida keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thompson sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Takeda Shida dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ricky Thompson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Some wild striking there from Thompson.
Shida looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shida works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Thompson defending well as Shida loads up on a big left hand.
Thompson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shida is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Shida swings for the body but Thompson moves out of range.
Thompson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shida defends it well.
Thompson misses with a takedown
and Shida counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ricky Thompson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shida swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thompson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shida is able to avoid easily.
Shida moves out of range of the strikes.#T1##TD2#
Thompson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Shida!

Shida explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but Shida shows good takedown defense.
It looked like Shida wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thompson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shida throws out the jab.
Thompson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#TD2#
Thompson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson throwing shots but Shida is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shida trying to control here.
Thompson controlling the pace. #T2#
Thompson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shida keeps working.
Shida trying to control but Thompson postures up.
Thompson slips a nice elbow through Shida's hands, connecting with Shida's forehead.
Thompson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Shida wants to control but Thompson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Thompson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Shida is not content to let Thompson control the position.
Thompson is just content to waste time from the top position. Shida takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T3#
Thompson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Thompson throwing strikes but missing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Thompson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Thompson throwing strikes but missing.
Thompson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shida works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thompson trying to control but Shida is working from the bottom.
Thompson throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Thompson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shida wants to sweep but no luck.
Thompson with a nice head shot there.
Thompson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Thompson throws an elbow that misses. Shida uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Thompson's guard. Nice move by Shida!#REVR#
Thompson 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.
Thompson is still trying to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ricky Thompson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ricky Thompson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Thompson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A slow jab from Thompson misses its intended target.
Takeda Shida is winning the standup battle so far.
Shida throws a hook to the side of Thompson's head but Thompson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thompson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shida jabs Thompson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shida lands with an uppercut that bounces Thompson off the cage and back into range.
Thompson fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Thompson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thompson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thompson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thompson misses with a combination
enabling Shida to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Shida scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Thompson misses with a double jab
and Shida scores with a counter punch that sends Thompson to the canvas! Shida smells blood - he's punishing Thompson with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Thompson has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takeda Shida!
An out of breath Takeda Shida thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: WVT 102: Okongwu v Ihantala
Date: May 12, 2023

#R1#
Shavers fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shida.
Shavers ducks under a wild hook from Shida.
Shida is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shavers.
Shida misses the shot to the body.
Shida checks the leg kick.
Shavers throws a leg kick which misses Shida's front leg but catches the back leg as Shida tries to avoid it.
Shavers tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shida manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shida lands a nice shot that snaps Shavers's head back.
Shavers swings for the body but Shida moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shida throws a body shot but no joy.
Shavers just misses with a punch to the body.
Shida swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shida fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shavers manages to avoid it.
Shavers scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shida doesn't seem bothered though.
Earnie Shavers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Shavers scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Shavers ducks right into an uppercut from Shida.
Shavers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shida.
Shida uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shavers has time to react.
Shida pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shavers. Shida does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shavers has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Shavers throws a hook but Shida blocks it.
Shida appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A jab from Shida misses.
Shida looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shida throws a jab when Shavers was well out of range.
Shavers throws a leg kick
and Shida cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shavers throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T2#
Shida throws a jab when Shavers was well out of range.
Shida lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Shavers falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Takeda Shida!
Takeda Shida seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: WVT 93: Mahogany v Ignatov
Date: Apr 21, 2023

#R1#
Unbelivable fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD#
Unbelivable shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Shida's guard.
Unbelivable wants to control from the top but Shida keeps moving.
Unbelivable throws a big elbow that misses.
Shida keeping moving, preventing Unbelivable from controlling successfully.
Unbelivable tries to free his leg and advance position but Shida is retaining full guard.
Unbelivable looking to sit in guard and control but Shida gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shida showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Unbelivable trying to keep a closed guard but Shida is proving a slippery customer. #T1#
Shida really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Unbelivable. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Unbelivable working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shida doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shida manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shida controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Unbelivable wants to get back to his feet but Shida is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Shida won't allow Unbelivable to sweep him here. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Unbelivable trying to keep a closed guard but Shida is proving a slippery customer.
Shida preventing the sweep.
Shida sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Unbelivable throws a combination that misses
and Shida counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Unbelivable darts in looking for a takedown but Shida gets double underhooks and turns Unbelivable into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shida.
Unbelivable drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shida prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Usko Unbelivable. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right hand to the body from Shida. #BC2#
Shida breaks the clinch. #T3#
Unbelivable has a takedown stuffed.#KD2#
Shida feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Unbelivable sprawling to the canvas! Unbelivable rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Shida finish him?! #CUT2#It looks like Usko Unbelivable has been cut.
Shida throws a body punch but Unbelivable moves out of range.
Unbelivable shoots in but Shida avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Shida throws a jab when Unbelivable was well out of range.
Shida throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Unbelivable seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Unbelivable tries to close the distance and clinch but Shida swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4#
Unbelivable throws a combination that misses #KD2#
and Shida counters with a crisp right hand that drops Unbelivable! Shida lets Unbelivable back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Shida enables Unbelivable to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Shida manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Unbelivable in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Unbelivable might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SU#
Unbelivable stands up and waves to Shida to follow him.
Shida catches Unbelivable with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#ROC2#Unbelivable is rocked!
Unbelivable throws a leg kick but Shida sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shida swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Unbelivable dives in for a single leg takedown but Shida sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Shida breaks from the clinch.
Unbelivable goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Takeda Shida dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Usko Unbelivable's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Shida misses with a left hand #TD#
and Unbelivable counters with a shoot takedown. Shida fights it but they end up in guard.
Unbelivable seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Unbelivable in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Unbelivable trying to control the position from guard on top but Shida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Unbelivable decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Shida, up you get!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Unbelivable is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Shida's half guard.
Unbelivable is looking to advance position but Shida won't allow it. #ES2#
Shida kicks Unbelivable off and gets back to his feet.
Usko Unbelivable is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Unbelivable fails with the takedown
and Shida counters with a stiff right hand.
Unbelivable will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shida scores with a crisp jab that stopped Unbelivable in his tracks. #KD2#
Shida sends Unbelivable crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Shida is motioning to the referee to let Unbelivable up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh Unbelivable is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Unbelivable tries to get into range but Shida steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Unbelivable! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Shida scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Takeda Shida!
Takeda Shida decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Usko Unbelivable spoke after the fight, saying 'well he was a better man tonight'.

Event: WVT 87: Andrei v Karim
Date: Apr 01, 2023

#R1#
Shida takes a swing at Babyara's ribcage but misses.
Francisco Babyara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Babyara throws the left hand but Shida avoids the punch easily.
Shida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Babyara.
Babyara throws a hook but Shida blocks it.
Shida misses with a looping right.
Babyara throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shida counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Babyara misses with a hook
and Shida counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Francisco Babyara has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babyara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shida.
Shida avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Babyara pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Babyara swinging wildly here.
Babyara misses with a hook. Shida ducked under it nicely.
Shida has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Babyara is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Shida fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Babyara manages to avoid it.
Babyara misses with a two punch combination.
Babyara throws a sloppy body shot
and Shida counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Babyara throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shida swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Babyara misses with a few strikes there.
Babyara defending well as Shida loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Babyara throws a lazy uppercut
and Shida cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Babyara swings and misses with a shot to the body#KD2#
and Shida counters with a nice right hand that sends Babyara toppling to the canvas! Babyara scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Shida finish him?!#ROC2#Babyara is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Babyara cracks Shida with an open hand slap.
Oh Babyara is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Babyara throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shida counters with a right hand to the body.
Babyara seems to have got his legs back now.
No joy there for Babyara, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shida jabs Babyara to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Babyara is breathing heavily.
Babyara takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Babyara circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Shida. Babyara falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Shida!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Takeda Shida!
After winning the bout, Takeda Shida thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WVT 78: Nti v Torvik
Date: Mar 05, 2023

#R1#
Shida with a nice cross.#CL2#
Goldberg drives through and clinches with Shida against the cage.
Goldberg misses with some punches.
Shida can't find room to land a body shot as Goldberg controls the action.
Goldberg swings wildly with an uppercut but Shida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goldberg prevents a body shot from Shida.
Shida doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shida blocks a body shot from Goldberg.
Goldberg blocks a body shot from Shida.
Shida lands a shot to the body.
Goldberg drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shida misses with a hook to the ribs.
Goldberg misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shida misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shida scores with a shoulder strike.
Shida is leaning against Goldberg and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Goldberg throws a punch but it's blocked by Shida.
Shida blocks an uppercut.
Shida can't find room to land a body shot as Goldberg controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Goldberg scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Shida presses Goldberg against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Goldberg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shida goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Shida.
Goldberg throws a head punch that misses.
Shida scores with a hook to the body.
Goldberg looks winded!
A nice right hand lands inside from Goldberg.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shida.
Shida pushes Goldberg back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shida.
Shida lands an uppercut.
Shida lands a right hand that snaps the head of Goldberg backwards. #BC#
Shida's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shida fails to land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from Goldberg on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Goldberg shoots in for a double leg but Shida sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
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!
Goldberg is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shida sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Takeda Shida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Goldberg.
Shida scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Goldberg is holding his hands too far apart here. Shida throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Goldberg is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Takeda Shida!
A very excited looking Takeda Shida made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 16, 2022

#R1#
Shida lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Bowen falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Takeda Shida!

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