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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 04, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Cock fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Shaboof sprawls well initially but Cock persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Cock seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Shaboof is looking to improve his position.
Cock trying to control the pace.
Shaboof is refusing to be controlled, as Cock sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cock wants to stand but Shaboof has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Shaboof won't allow Cock to pass to mount. #T1#
Cock works his foot free and advances to mount.
Shaboof is in all sorts of trouble here.
Shaboof tries to hold on but Cock pushes him away.
Cock trying to control but Shaboof is having none of it.
Shaboof manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Cock sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shaboof defending well though. #T2#
Shaboof trying to control from the bottom.
Shaboof wants to get back to full guard.
Cock is nestled in close to Shaboof, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Shaboof is refusing to be controlled, as Cock sits in half guard.
Shaboof is looking to control Cock's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shaboof avoid being mounted?
Cock frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Shaboof in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T3#
Cock wants to control the pace but Shaboof is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Cock looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Cock is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Shaboof can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Cock wants to control the pace but Shaboof is squirming around nicely.
Shaboof can't escape the position.
Cock looking to control but Shaboof is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cock raining down hammerfists from mount.#T4#
Shaboof is squirming around, avoiding Cock's attempts to control the action.
Cock lands a couple of good shots and Shaboof has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Cock punches the canvas rather than the man. #SUB2#
Cock has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Shaboof has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Shaboof trying to control but not successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Will Cock go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Cock dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Cock keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shaboof throws a series of punches but Cock avoids them all with ease. #TD2#
Cock manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Shaboof on his heels. He'll look to pass Shaboof's guard now, I'm sure.
Cock throwing strikes but missing.
Cock trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Shaboof is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cock stays in close to Shaboof's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Shaboof is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cock is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Cock trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cock must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cock trying to control but Shaboof is working from the bottom.
Shaboof working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Shaboof looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Shaboof working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cock doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cock manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cock wants to pass the guard but Shaboof is keeping the position.#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.
Cock controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Shaboof swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cock.#TD2#
Cock feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Shaboof looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cock is one step ahead there.
Ben Cock has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cock sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Cock preventing the sweep.
Cock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shaboof is keeping the position for now.
Shaboof being controlled here, momentarily.
Shaboof can't keep his opponent in guard - Cock advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Shaboof tries to roll over but Cock keeps him under control.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cock seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shaboof does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Cock is trying to work for a kimura but Shaboof is defending well.
Shaboof wants to get back to his feet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB#
Shaboof looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shaboof slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Cock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Shaboof misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cock.
Cock appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cock stuffs the takedown.
Shaboof dips to his left and cracks Cock with an uppercut!
Shaboof throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD2#
Cock closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Shaboof quickly recovers to half guard.
Cock controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Shaboof is looking to control Cock's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shaboof avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Shaboof actively working from the bottom here.
Cock is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shaboof wants to control but Cock is keeping busy.
Cock controlling the pace. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cock is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Shaboof is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shaboof is trying to control but Cock passes into side control!
#SUB2#
Cock is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shaboof knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cock wants to control but Shaboof is keeping him busy. #T3#
Shaboof wants to control but Cock postures up.#SUB2#
Cock is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shaboof knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Shaboof manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shaboof is refusing to be controlled, as Cock sits in half guard.
Cock is pressing down on Shaboof's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shaboof is holding on for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Cock bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Cock trying to control the action but Shaboof is working from the bottom.
Cock working away.
Timu Shaboof has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ben Cock is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cock trying to control the position but Shaboof is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Cock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cock winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Cock!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 27, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Johnson gets the takedown into side control.
Shaboof tries to improve position but can't. #SU#
Johnson stands up and beckons Shaboof to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target. #TD#
Shaboof gets caught napping as Johnson dives in and scores a takedown. Shaboof manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Johnson is sitting in close to Shaboof's body. Shaboof has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Johnson is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Johnson is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Shaboof.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Timu Shaboof!
Jayond Johnson was interviewed post fight and said 'Tonight wasn't my night... but the best man won.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Blake shoots and misses
and Shaboof counters with a left to the body. #TD2#
Shaboof closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Blake did well to prevent Shaboof getting side control.
Blake missing with punches from the bottom.
Shaboof not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Blake is not content to let Shaboof control the position.
Blake trying to hold on to Shaboof's head to control him but Shaboof postures up.
Blake 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.
Shaboof trying to control the action but Blake is working from the bottom.
Shaboof is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Shaboof works his foot free and advances to mount.
Blake wants to try and get back to his feet.
Shaboof trying to control but Blake is having none of it.
Shaboof throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Shaboof looking to control but Blake is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Blake is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
#T2#
Shaboof trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Shaboof looking to ground and pound but Blake is blocking nicely.
Shaboof can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Blake is looking to escape.
Shaboof manages to capitalize on a mistake by Blake to take his back!
Blake knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shaboof on the ground.
Blake is breathing heavily.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Shaboof's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T3##SUB2#
Shaboof has got one arm under Blake's chin. This could be trouble... Blake trying to control the other hand but Shaboof gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Blake has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Timu Shaboof!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 12, 2018 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Shaboof.
Konstantin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shaboof.
Konstantin attempts a counter takedown but Shaboof avoids it well and moves away.
Shaboof tries to score a power double leg takedown but Konstantin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shaboof somewhat.
Konstantin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shaboof but Shaboof pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaboof with a poor takedown
and Konstantin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yury Konstantin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timu Shaboof.
Shaboof misses with a low kick as Konstantin jumps back.#TD#
Konstantin throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Shaboof tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Konstantin is in Shaboof's guard.#SUB2#
Konstantin throws a sloppy strike and Shaboof has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Konstantin is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Shaboof!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Timu Shaboof!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Shaboof tries to clinch up.
And Alexander tries to counter it with a takedown but Shaboof pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Alexander circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Alexander counters with a takedown into side control.
Shaboof is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Alexander controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander cracks Shaboof with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Alexander controlling the position from side mount.
Shaboof gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Shaboof is just holding on here. Alexander manages to take his back.
Shaboof is trying to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Alexander controlling the positon.#T2#
Alexander looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Shaboof trying to get back to his feet but Alexander is in full control for now.
Shaboof is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Good control from Alexander.
Alexander is not going to allow Shaboof to sit and survive in this position.
Alexander really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Shaboof.#T3#
Alexander keeps control of the position as Shaboof tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Alexander patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Alexander has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Shaboof has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
I would not like to be Shaboof right now.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
It looks like Alexander might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SUB2#
Alexander working for a choke but Shaboof is defending well.
Shaboof manages to reverse the position and now he's in Alexander's guard. Nice work there by Shaboof.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shaboof trying to control the position from guard on top but Alexander is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DeShaun Alexander dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Nice straight punches there by Shaboof. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shaboof.#CUT#
It looks like DeShaun Alexander has been cut.
Shaboof throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Alexander counters with a shoot takedown. Shaboof fights it but they end up in guard.
Alexander sitting in guard here, content to control.
Alexander has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shaboof 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.
Alexander with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander landing some decent shots from guard. #ES#
Shaboof wriggles free and stands up.
Shaboof tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Alexander counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Shaboof! #T1##SUB2#
Alexander thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Alexander lands a decent elbow from side control.
Alexander advances to mount.
DeShaun Alexander has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shaboof wants to hold on but Alexander pushes him away.
Alexander lands with some strikes.
Alexander with shots to the head and body - Shaboof looks very uncomfortable down there. #T2#
Alexander content just to control the position here.
Shaboof tries to lock up and control but Alexander gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Alexander with shots to the head and body - Shaboof looks very uncomfortable down there.
Alexander blocks Shaboof's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Shaboof is in all sorts of trouble here.
Alexander controlling from mount.
Alexander landing strikes from the mount.
Alexander working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T3#
Alexander dominating with strikes here.#SUB2#
Alexander working for a guillotine from mount but Shaboof is in no mood to give up.
Alexander blocks Shaboof's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. #SUB2#
Alexander looking for a guillotine from mount but Shaboof is having none of it.
Shaboof tries to hold on but Alexander pushes him away.
Alexander with the ground and pound from mount.
Shaboof manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Shaboof tries to roll over but Alexander keeps him under control.#T4#
Alexander tries to stand and escape but Shaboof is controlling the position.
Shaboof is trying to control but Alexander manages to pass to mount!
Shaboof keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Alexander moves to the back. #SUB2#
Alexander has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Shaboof has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DeShaun Alexander showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on DeShaun Alexander's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Shaboof throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Alexander counters with a shoot takedown. Shaboof fights it but they end up in guard.
Shaboof has momentary wrist control but Alexander slips an elbow through the middle.
Shaboof looking for a sweep. Not yet Shaboof, not yet.
Alexander advances to half guard.
Shaboof is looking to improve his position.
Alexander is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Shaboof moves into full guard.
Alexander chips away with some ground and pound.
Alexander 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.
Let's hope that Alexander has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Shaboof controls Alexander momentarily but Alexander frees himself. #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.
Alexander is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Shaboof trying to keep a closed guard but Alexander is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alexander swats away the attempt to clinch by Shaboof.
Shaboof tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alexander manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shaboof throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Alexander moves into the clinch.
Alexander stalling the fight.
#TD2#
Alexander successfully pulls guard.
#T3#
Alexander is trying to keep Shaboof in close.
Alexander has his hands on Shaboof's head, controlling the position.
Shaboof working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shaboof wants to stand but Alexander is controlling his posture from full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Alexander can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Shaboof thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Alexander is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shaboof wants to stand but Alexander is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Shaboof is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shaboof shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Alexander sprawls well. Alexander wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shaboof gets slowly back to his feet.
Shaboof sets himself, and Alexander steps forward looking for the clinch! Shaboof avoids it this time.
Timu Shaboof has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
DeShaun Alexander is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Alexander forces Shaboof back against the cage and clinches.
And that's the end of the fight!
DeShaun Alexander comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Alexander 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DeShaun Alexander!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 819 Round 1
Date: Dec 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Shaboof tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Szymar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Szymar throws a hook but Shaboof avoids it easily.#CL2#
Szymar closes the distance and clinches.
Szymar stalling the fight.
Shaboof tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Szymar just stands there and leans against the cage.
Szymar lands a body punch.
Szymar has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shaboof after a bit of a struggle. #BC2#
Szymar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Szymar.
Shaboof tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Szymar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaboof avoids a punch combination nicely.
#TD2#
Szymar gets the takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Szymar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shaboof is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1#
Shaboof is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Szymar's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Shaboof wants to control but Szymar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Szymar has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Shaboof wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Szymar.
Shaboof is working to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Shaboof is working hard here to advance position.
Shaboof tries to hold on but Szymar postures up.
Shaboof is trying desperately to improve position.
Szymar content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaboof is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Szymar avoids the attempt from Shaboof to control.
Szymar lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Shaboof is in a horrible position here. Szymar smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Shaboof prevents Szymar from taking his back.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Szymar controlling the position easily from mount.
Shaboof is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T4#
Shaboof avoids a series of strikes thrown by Szymar.
Szymar misses with a head shot.
Shaboof gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Shaboof looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shaboof trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sblaim Szymar dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Szymar keeps the fight on the outside.
Shaboof shoots in looking for a takedown but Szymar manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shaboof's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Szymar tries to counter by closing the distance.
Shaboof tries to close the distance and clinch up but Szymar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Szymar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Szymar throws a nice head kick!
Shaboof takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Timu Shaboof is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shaboof connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Szymar's hands.#TD2#
Szymar closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Shaboof did well to prevent Szymar getting side control.
Shaboof is trying to get back to full guard.
Szymar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Szymar prevents Shaboof from standing back up.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Szymar. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Shaboof wants to improve his position but Szymar is controlling well.
#T1#
Szymar is keen to just control but Shaboof is a slippery customer.
Szymar prevents Shaboof from standing back up.
Szymar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Szymar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Shaboof tries to clinch but Szymar moves away #TD2#
and Szymar counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Shaboof is wriggling around but Szymar manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
Shaboof is refusing to be controlled, as Szymar sits in half guard.
Shaboof gets back to full guard.
#T2#
Szymar trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaboof is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Shaboof had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Szymar defends it easily.
Szymar cracks Shaboof with a solid left hand.
Shaboof 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.
Shaboof controls Szymar momentarily but Szymar frees himself. #T3#
Shaboof is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Szymar with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shaboof 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.
Shaboof wants to get back to his feet but Szymar is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB#
Shaboof is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shaboof wants to stand but Szymar is controlling the position. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shaboof keeping moving, preventing Szymar from controlling successfully.
Szymar is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Shaboof with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Szymar holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Szymar.
Shaboof takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Szymar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Szymar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shaboofs head. #BC2#
Szymar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sblaim Szymar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Shaboof doesn't manage to clinch there - Szymar circles away.
#TD2#
Szymar changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Shaboof looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2#
Szymar wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Shaboof, who protects the arm well.
Shaboof tries to improve position but can't.
Szymar controls the position.
Shaboof is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Szymar's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaboof trying to control from the bottom.
Shaboof is trying to stand up here but Szymar is controlling him well. #T1#
Shaboof wants to control but Szymar is keeping busy.
Szymar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shaboof. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Szymar is looking to advance position but Shaboof won't allow it.
Szymar tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Szymar stalling the fight.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Shaboof is trying to pull guard but Szymar turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#BC2#
Szymar breaks the clinch.
Shaboof fails with the takedown.
Szymar tries to counter by closing the distance.
Shaboof tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shaboof shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Szymar pinned against the cage. Szymar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Szymar appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timu Shaboof. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Szymar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shaboof circles away.
Szymar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shaboof tries for a takedown but Szymar circles away easily#CL2#
and Szymar counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Szymar.
Szymar utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T3#
Shaboof tries to score a body lock takedown but Szymar shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Szymar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shaboof shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Szymar as he jumps to the side.
Szymar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shaboof counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Shaboof looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Szymar is fending him off so far but Shaboof persists. Nope, Szymar circles away and we're back to standing.
Szymar shoots for a double leg takedown but Shaboof sprawls well. He's pushed Szymar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Szymar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shaboof sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shaboof tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Szymar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shaboof tries to clinch up.#T4#
Shaboof shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Szymar as he avoids it easily.
Szymar shoots in for a takedown but Shaboof shows good takedown defense.
Szymar walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shaboof tries to close the distance and clinch up but Szymar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shaboof shoots in looking for a takedown but Szymar manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shaboof's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Shaboof shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sblaim Szymar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shaboof closes the distance but Szymar moves to the side #TD2#
and Szymar counters with a single leg into guard. Shaboof didn't expect that.
Sblaim Szymar has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shaboof seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Shaboof lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
And that's the end of the fight!
Sblaim Szymar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Szymar 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Sblaim Szymar!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Sblaim Szymar!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Sblaim Szymar!
Sblaim Szymar wins by unanimous decision!
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