PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Coco Cobb (ranked 3643 p4p, 367 weight class) and Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev (ranked 989 p4p, 124 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Cobb
vs
Shamkhalaev

181 cm
38
158 lbs
29 - 14 - 1

181 cm
27
163 lbs
15 - 8 - 0

World class MT
Insanely flexible

World class MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 14 - 1, fighting out of London, Coco Cobb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Shimada and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shamkhalaev lands with a thumping leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev 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.
Shamkhalaev throws out a loose jab but Cobb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cobb wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Shamkhalaev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cobb fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shamkhalaev checks it well.
Shamkhalaev lands a nice looking body kick.
Cobb throws a body kick that misses.
Shamkhalaev moves out of range of the body kick from Cobb.
Shamkhalaev takes a swing at Cobb's ribcage but misses.
That kick from Shamkhalaev tenderised Cobb's leg. Cobb is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shamkhalaev keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cobb pushes Shamkhalaev away with a front kick.
Cobb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cobb is looking to land body kicks.
Cobb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shamkhalaev throws a low kick but Cobb moves out of range easily.
Shamkhalaev goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Cobb misses the target.
Cobb checks a low kick from Shamkhalaev.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamkhalaev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shamkhalaev tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cobb is able to avoid easily.
Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shamkhalaev avoids the head kick by Cobb.
Cobb throws the kick towards the body but Shamkhalaev avoids it.
Shamkhalaev counters with a body kick.
Shamkhalaev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cobb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shamkhalaev throws a leg kick that misses.
Shamkhalaev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cobb pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shamkhalaev throws a sloppy head kick and Cobb moves out of range easily.
Shamkhalaev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cobb.
Shamkhalaev scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cobb in his tracks.
Shamkhalaev throws a half hearted mid kick.
And Cobb counters with a quick kick to the body but Shamkhalaev blocks it.
Shamkhalaev avoids the head kick by Cobb.
Cobb pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shamkhalaev is out of range and Cobb settles back down.
Shamkhalaev throws out a counter right but Cobb avoids it with no problem.
Shamkhalaev loads up on a big right hand but Cobb slips the punch.
Cobb throws a front kick aimed at Shamkhalaev's knee but Shamkhalaev avoids it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamkhalaev throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A good leg kick by Shamkhalaev.
A head kick misses from Cobb.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shamkhalaev tries to land a front kick but Cobb steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cobb uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cobb.
Cobb throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev throws a leg kick but Cobb checks it.
Cobb throws a front kick that sends Shamkhalaev stumbling back into the ropes.
Cobb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Shamkhalaev responds with a good body kick, but Cobb manages to step out the way in time.
Cobb throws a wild body kick that Shamkhalaev sees coming a mile off.
Shamkhalaev now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev avoids the head kick by Cobb.
Cobb looks for the body kick but Shamkhalaev saw that one coming.
Shamkhalaev tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cobb with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice jab there from Shamkhalaev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Cobb waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shamkhalaev.
Cobb looks to land a body kick but Shamkhalaev moved away.
Shamkhalaev misses with a head kick.
Shamkhalaev keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Shamkhalaev misses with a leg kick
and Cobb finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Shamkhalaev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cobb manages to avoid it.
Cobb thinks about countering with a body kick.
Shamkhalaev swings for the body but Cobb moves out of range.
Cobb cracks the inside of Shamkhalaev's front leg.
Cobb misses with a kick to the body.
Shamkhalaev avoids the head kick by Cobb.
Cobb misses with a hook. Shamkhalaev ducked under it nicely.
Cobb ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb checks the leg kick.
Shamkhalaev moves out of range of the body kick from Cobb.
Cobb blocks a leg kick.
Shamkhalaev blocks the body kick.
Shamkhalaev throws a poor cross that misses
and Cobb counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cobb scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamkhalaev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shamkhalaev takes a swing at Cobb's ribcage but misses.
Cobb connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shamkhalaev lands a jab to Cobb's midsection.
Cobb tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shamkhalaev feints a counter leg kick.
Cobb is looking to land body kicks.
Coco Cobb is winning the standup battle so far.
Shamkhalaev lands with a good body shot.
Shamkhalaev throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cobb takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cobb throws a head kick that misses
and Shamkhalaev counters with a leg kick.
Shamkhalaev throws a shot from downtown. Cobb moves away and avoids it.
A bone on bone clash there as Cobb blocks the leg kick.
Shamkhalaev blocks the body kick.
Cobb looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cobb tries to land a leg kick but Shamkhalaev saw it coming and moves away.
Shamkhalaev swings widly with a right hand
and Cobb counters with a flying knee. Nice.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cobb avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shamkhalaev fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cobb.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cobb looks to land a right hand but Shamkhalaev moved out of range.
Cobb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cobb looks for the body kick but Shamkhalaev saw that one coming.
Cobb tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shamkhalaev throws a looping overhand right but Cobb ducks down to avoid it.
Shamkhalaev catches Cobb with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Shamkhalaev looks to throw the jab but Cobb is out of range.
Shamkhalaev throws a push kick but Cobb slaps the foot to one side.
Cobb throws a head kick that misses.
Shamkhalaev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shamkhalaev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cobb is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Shamkhalaev shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Cobb eats them both and turns towards Shamkhalaev to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Cobb throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shamkhalaev let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cobb wants to land a leg kick but Shamkhalaev is out of range.
Cobb ducks under a wild hook from Shamkhalaev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Coco Cobb will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Cobb staying out of range there.
Shamkhalaev feints and then cracks Cobb's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cobb down.
Cobb looks to land a body kick but Shamkhalaev moved away.
Shamkhalaev moves out of range of the body kick from Cobb.
Shamkhalaev blocks a head kick by Cobb.
Shamkhalaev tries to land a leg kick but Cobb saw it coming and moves away.
Shamkhalaev misses with a leg kick.
Cobb throws a quick counter head kick but Shamkhalaev was just out of range.
Shamkhalaev connects with a leg kick. Cobb looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Shamkhalaev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shamkhalaev throws a leg kick but Cobb sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Shamkhalaev avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A head kick misses from Cobb.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb blocks a leg kick.
Cobb throws a sloppy head kick and Shamkhalaev moves out of range easily.
Cobb tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cobb blocks a leg kick.
Shamkhalaev cracks Cobb with a good jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobb displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shamkhalaev throws out the jab.
Shamkhalaev throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Shamkhalaev looks to land a body kick but Cobb moved away.
Shamkhalaev motions for Cobb to come forward. Shamkhalaev throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cobb tries a head kick but it misses.
Shamkhalaev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cobb manages to avoid it.
Cobb lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cobb throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cobb tries to land a leg kick but Shamkhalaev saw it coming and moves away.

Cobb moves into the clinch successfully.
Cobb looking to throw knees to the head but Shamkhalaev is blocking nicely.
Shamkhalaev pushes off an throws an elbow but Cobb leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Shamkhalaev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cobb tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shamkhalaev avoids it.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Shamkhalaev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shamkhalaev creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Shamkhalaev has a couple of punches blocked by Cobb.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cobb lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cobb swings wildly with an uppercut but Shamkhalaev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cobb with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shamkhalaev trying to land knees to the body.
Cobb lands a hook that snaps the head of Shamkhalaev backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cobb lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cobb lands a shot to the body.
Shamkhalaev misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cobb.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cobb.
Shamkhalaev tries a body shot but Cobb blocks it.
Cobb misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev lands a shoulder strike.
Cobb on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shamkhalaev swings wildly with an uppercut but Cobb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shamkhalaev looking to slow down the pace here.
Cobb landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Coco Cobb.
I think Cobb has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30

The fight is ruled a majority draw!