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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 20, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shapirov misses with some punches.
Shapirov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McCoy avoiding damage.
Shapirov lands a body punch.
Shapirov throws a punch but it's blocked by McCoy.
Shapirov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shapirov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shapirov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shapirov misses with the head strike.
Shapirov is trying to force a seperation but McCoy has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCoy throws an elbow but it misses.
#BC2#
McCoy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McCoy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Danga de danga de dang - McCoy scores with a four punch combination!#T1#
Shapirov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McCoy.
McCoy looks to land a combination but Shapirov avoids it well.
McCoy connects with a looping right hand.
McCoy connects with a stiff jab that staggers Shapirov - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hatfield McCoy!
Hatfield McCoy thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
BFF 23: Shapirov v Shamkhalaev
Date: Jun 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Shapirov connects with a single shot there.
Shapirov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shamkhalaev has time to react.
Shapirov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shapirov wants it to stay on the feet.
Shapirov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shapirov lands a head shot.
Shamkhalaev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shamkhalaev drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shapirov defends it well.
Shapirov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shapirov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shapirov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shamkhalaev wants to counter the offense by Shapirov and move into the clinch position.
A shot to the body from Shapirov misses #TD2#
and Shamkhalaev counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Shapirov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shapirov tries to get out of the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shamkhalaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Shapirov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shamkhalaev sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Shapirov's guard. #SUB2#
Shamkhalaev wants to work for an arm triangle but Shapirov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Shamkhalaev is pressing down on Shapirov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shapirov is holding on for now. #T1#
Shapirov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shamkhalaev.
Shapirov is looking for a sweep. Shamkhalaev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shamkhalaev wants to pass to mount but Shapirov is defending the position. #SUB2#
Shamkhalaev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shapirov is just riding it out for now. Shamkhalaev eventually gives up the hold.
Shapirov trying to hold on to Shamkhalaev's head to control him but Shamkhalaev postures up.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shamkhalaev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shapirov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shamkhalaev might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Shapirov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Shapirov actively working from the bottom here.
Shamkhalaev trying to control from half guard but Shapirov is working away. #SUB2#
Shamkhalaev is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Shamkhalaev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Shapirov wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Shapirov is working hard here to advance position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Shamkhalaev is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB2#
Shamkhalaev looking to secure an arm triangle but Shapirov defends it well.
Shapirov tries to hold on but Shamkhalaev pushes him away.
Shapirov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Shapirov regains half guard.
Shamkhalaev trying to control from half guard but Shapirov is working away. #T4#
Ground and pound from Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev wants to control but Shapirov is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Shamkhalaev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shapirov sees it coming and defends easily.
Shamkhalaev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Shamkhalaev is looking to take a break and control but Shapirov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shamkhalaev lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Shamkhalaev seems to be looking for submissions.
Shapirov wants to control but Shamkhalaev is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T5#
Shamkhalaev is looking to take a break and control but Shapirov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shamkhalaev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Shapirov is looking to improve his position.
Shamkhalaev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shapirov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shapirov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The PIT Hawaiian Kempo, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Shapirov tries to get to full guard but Shamkhalaev has control of the leg.
Shamkhalaev works his way into full mount! #T6#
Shamkhalaev looking to control but Shapirov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Shamkhalaev is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Shapirov to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Shapirov shrugs it off. #SUB2#
Shamkhalaev goes for an armbar but Shapirov turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Shapirov.
Shapirov showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T7#
Shamkhalaev has his hands on Shapirov's head, controlling the position.
Shapirov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Shapirov tries to free his leg and advance position but Shamkhalaev is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Shamkhalaev working for a triangle but Shapirov defends it easily.
Shapirov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Shapirov trying to control the position from guard on top but Shamkhalaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Shapirov being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Shamkhalaev has his foot on Shapirov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shapirov works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Shapirov is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Shamkhalaev has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Shapirov is looking to defend but Shamkhalaev has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Shapirov! Shamkhalaev pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Shapirov taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Salman Shamkhalaev!
Salman Shamkhalaev is the new lightweight champion!
A relieved looking Salman Shamkhalaev thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
BFF 19: Ahmadzai v Shamkhalaev
Date: Jun 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Balan misses with a hook. Shapirov ducked under it nicely.
Balan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shapirov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Balan.#CL#
Shapirov rushes Balan and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Balan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shapirov is defending well.
Shapirov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Shapirov stops a takedown attempt from Balan.
Alexei Shapirov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Silvio Balan.
Shapirov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shapirov lands a body punch.
Shapirov lands a right hand.
Shapirov tries a body shot but Balan blocks it.
Shapirov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shapirov cracks Balan with a nice body shot.
Shapirov pushes Balan back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shapirov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shapirov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shapirov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Balan backwards.
Balan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shapirov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Balan looks winded!
Shapirov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shapirov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Silvio Balan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Shapirov cracks Balan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Balan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shapirov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Balan throws a hook to the side of Shapirov's head but Shapirov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alexei Shapirov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shapirov throws a lazy right hand but Balan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shapirov swings for the body but Balan moves out of range.
Balan feints the counter takedown.
Balan avoids the body shot from Shapirov.
Balan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Balan throws the left hand but Shapirov avoids the punch easily.
Balan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shapirov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Balan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Balan feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Shapirov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shapirov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hook to the body lands for Shapirov.
Shapirov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shapirov lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left hand lands to the body for Shapirov.
Shapirov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shapirov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Shapirov.
A short body shot lands from Shapirov as the two fighters clinch.
Shapirov lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Shapirov lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Shapirov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shapirov.
Shapirov lands a hook that snaps the head of Balan backwards.
Shapirov is leaning against Balan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shapirov presses Balan against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shapirov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shapirov gets through Balan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shapirov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shapirov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shapirov lands a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Shapirov.
Shapirov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shapirov lands a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Shapirov.
Shapirov lands a nice shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Shapirov.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Shapirov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shapirov lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shapirov.
Shapirov scores with a shot to the side of Balan's head. #ROC#
Balan is rocked!#T3#
Shapirov lands a shoulder strike.
Balan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shapirov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shapirov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shapirov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Balan backwards.
Shapirov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Balan wants a takedown.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shapirov.
Shapirov lands with a short shot to the head.
Balan is still on wobbly legs! Can Shapirov finish him?
Shapirov lands with a left to the head.
Shapirov scores with a hook to the body.
Shapirov lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short uppercut from Shapirov.
Shapirov is pressed up against the ropes. Balan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shapirov down to the mat. Shapirov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Balan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Shapirov dips to his left and cracks Balan with an uppercut!
Balan walks into a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Shapirov connects with a body shot.
Shapirov swings for the body but Balan moves out of range.
Shapirov is looking to wear down Balan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Shapirov with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
Shapirov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Balan's head.
Shapirov staying out of range there.#CL#
Shapirov drives through and clinches with Balan against the ropes.
Balan seems to have recovered his senses.
Shapirov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Balan backwards.
Shapirov lands with a right to the head.
Balan goes for a takedown attempt but Shapirov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Good shot there by Shapirov.
Shapirov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Shapirov throws out a loose jab but Balan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Balan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Balan tries for a takedown but Shapirov circles away easily
and Shapirov counters with a straight right hand.
Shapirov slips a straight right by Balan.
Balan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Balan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shapirov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Shapirov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Balan.
Balan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Balan thows a left - swing and a miss! #T5#
Shapirov moves out of range as Balan strikes.
Balan dives in and grabs Shapirov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shapirov pushes down on Balan's head and hops out.
Balan takes one to the side of the head.
Shapirov catches Balan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Balan misses with a wild body shot.
Balan just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab by Shapirov.
Balan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shapirov pinned against the ropes. Shapirov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Balan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shapirov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Shapirov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Balan in his tracks.
Shapirov scores with a jab to the jaw.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shapirov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Shapirov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Balan.#CL#
Shapirov darts in and clinches Balan up against the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Balan is trying to drag Shapirov to the mat but Shapirov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.#T6#
Shapirov lands a shoulder strike.
Shapirov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shapirov pushes Balan back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Balan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shapirov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Shapirov scores with a hook to the body. Balan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A shot to the liver by Shapirov. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
Shapirov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Balan is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Good body shot from Shapirov.
Shapirov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Shapirov.
Shapirov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shapirov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Balan backwards.
Shapirov lands a nice shot to the body.
Balan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shapirov prevents it.
Shapirov gets through Balan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T7#
Shapirov creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Balan's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Balan drops to his knees and Shapirov pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexei Shapirov!
Alexei Shapirov is the new lightweight champion!
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Event:
BFF 12: Tenkaichi Round 3
Date: May 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Shapirov moves away from the strike by Grasso.
Grasso misses with a body shot.
Grasso throws out a powerful jab.
Grasso cracks Shapirov with a good jab.
Grasso throws the left hand but Shapirov avoids the punch easily.
Grasso misses with a body shot.
Grasso gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shapirov swings widly with a right hand
and Grasso connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shapirov walks into a jab.#CL2#
Shapirov has managed to clinch.
#T1##TD2#
Grasso is fighting off a takedown attempt but Shapirov is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Grasso to the mat. Grasso regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Grasso is looking to stand back up but Shapirov counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Grasso. #SUB2#
Shapirov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Grasso sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Shapirov is trying for a kimura here. Grasso looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Shapirov wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alexei Shapirov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Shapirov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cruz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shapirov swivels and escapes.
Shapirov stuffs the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cruz.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dashaun Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shapirov tests Cruz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cruz misses with a takedown
and Shapirov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice left hand lands by Shapirov.
A right handed body shot lands from Shapirov.
Shapirov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cruz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shapirov walks away with a smile on his face. Cruz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Shapirov throws a good cross that connects.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cruz takes one to the chin there.
Shapirov throws a shot to the body.
Cruz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cruz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shapirov avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Shapirov lands with an overhand left.
Shapirov scores with a jab.
Shapirov lands a lovely overhand right.
Cruz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shapirov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cruz with a body shot.#CL2#
Shapirov closes the distance and clinches.
Cruz is trying to pull guard but Shapirov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Shapirov gets through Cruz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shapirov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shapirov.#ROC2#
Cruz is rocked!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Oh Cruz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shapirov gets through Cruz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cruz is trying to pull guard but Shapirov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Shapirov throws a big uppercut that drops Cruz! More strikes from Shapirov and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Cruz lies dazed against the cage as Shapirov celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexei Shapirov!
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