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Event:
SAFO 57 Randleman v Flexy
Date: May 02, 2020 |
#R1#
Stienis with a jab.
Stienis tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shiek defends well and Stienis ends up having to push Shiek into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Stienis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stienis moves away from the strike by Shiek. #TD2#
Stienis gets caught napping as Shiek dives in and scores a takedown. Stienis manages to retain guard.
Stienis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shiek on the ground.
Shiek wants to control from the top but Stienis keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shiek connects with a couple of short punches.
Shiek throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shiek throws a big elbow that misses.
Shiek throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stienis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shiek throwing strikes but missing.
Shiek trying to control but Stienis is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Shiek is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Shiek stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stienis swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Stienis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Shiek trying to control the position from guard on top but Stienis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stienis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Stienis wants to stand but Shiek is controlling the position.
Shiek has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shiek throwing strikes but missing.
Stienis is looking to stand up but Shiek isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stienis tries for a takedown but Shiek sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stienis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #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.
Shiek takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A swing and a miss from Shiek.#TD2#
Shiek scores with a takedown into Stienis's guard.
Shiek in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shiek cracks Stienis with a solid left hand.
Stienis wants to stand up but Shiek is controlling him.
Stienis is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shiek throwing strikes from guard but Stienis blocks nicely.
Stienis really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Shiek with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shiek showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Stienis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shiek missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Stienis can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shiek controls the pace.
Shiek loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shiek won't allow Stienis to get back to his feet.
Shiek with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Shiek has gone for a leg lock! Stienis slips out almost immediately though and dives into Shiek's guard.#REVR#
Shiek tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stienis would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Stienis is fighting to break Shiek's control of his arms but Shiek is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Stienis wants to stand and escape but instead Shiek has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Shiek stops Stienis from standing up.
Shiek sitting in guard here, content to control.
Stienis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shiek advances position into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Shiek is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stienis has escaped the position, nice work there.
Shiek is looking to take a break and control but Stienis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iron Shiek dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Stienis slips a jab from Shiek.
Stienis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Crunch! Stienis slams his shin into Shiek's torso.
Stienis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stienis darts in looking for a takedown but Shiek gets double underhooks and turns Stienis into the cage.
Stienis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stienis slips a straight right by Shiek.
Shiek misses with a looping left.#TD2#
Shiek shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Stienis is trying to defend but Shiek finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Shiek throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Shiek is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Shiek prevents Stienis from standing back up.
#T1#
Stienis is not content to let Shiek control the position.
Iron Shiek has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stienis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shiek. #SUB2#
Shiek seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Stienis is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Iron Shiek!
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Event:
SAFO 53 Finnegan v Marston
Date: Apr 12, 2020 |
#R1#
Concrete throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shiek stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Concrete throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shiek sees it coming and avoids it easily.#KD#
Concrete drops Shiek with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Shiek looks back up at him and smiles so Concrete waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#
Shiek is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Iron Shiek has been cut.
Concrete ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Shiek's jaw. Shiek's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Concrete does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bane Concrete!
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Event:
SAFO 47 IsMore v Emelianegro
Date: Mar 21, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Gracie scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Shiek won't allow Gracie to pass to mount.
Gracie thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shiek defends it well.
Shiek tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie wants to stand but Shiek has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #SUB2#
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T1##SUB2#
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shiek is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Shiek knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
Shiek avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gracie.
Gracie is keen to just control but Shiek is a slippery customer.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shiek is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Shiek is defending well.
Gracie missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gracie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shiek defending well though. #SUB2#
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gracie working Shiek over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Shiek is working away.
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Shiek defends it.
Shiek controlling the position for now.
Shiek on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shiek tries to get out of the position.
Gracie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Shiek is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gracie seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Shiek is working away.
Gracie passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Shiek!
Gracie lands a heavy elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie landing shots from mount.
Gracie working the ground and pound effectively.
#ROC2#
Shiek is rocked!
Gracie moves to back control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Dog Gracie dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. Oh, that's a huge slam! Shiek is on queer street and Gracie is pounding down on him with a barage of strikes. The ref is forced to step in and stop the fight. Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Big Dog Gracie!
In his post fight interview, Big Dog Gracie started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
SAFO 42 Frost vs Chaelsson II
Date: Feb 29, 2020 |
#R1#
Schlaub throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD#
Schlaub shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Schlaub stalling. #SUB2#
Shiek looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schlaub content to control rather than advance. #T1#
Schlaub wants to free his trapped foot but Shiek is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Shiek is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schlaub pulls his head out easily.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#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.
Schlaub looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Shiek misses with a body shot.
Iron Shiek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shiek looks to throw the jab but Schlaub is out of range. #KD#
Schlaub sends Shiek crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Schlaub is motioning to the referee to let Shiek up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Shiek is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Iron Shiek has been cut.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Schlaub has cracked Shiek with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Schlaub lands another huge swinging hook and Shiek tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Shiek, before Schlaub can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Brendan Schlaub!
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Event:
SAFO 36 Gracie v Vilheimshauge
Date: Jan 25, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Shiek gets the takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Egomi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shiek working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SUB2#
Shiek has hold of Egomi's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Egomi tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Shiek cranks the arm and Egomi screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Egomi, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Iron Shiek!
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Event:
SMASH: Akishev vs White
Date: Nov 30, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Shiek looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Shiek with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Andrews actively working from the bottom here.
Andrews tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB#
Andrews actively working from the bottom here.
Andrews punching from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Andrews actively working from the bottom here.
Shiek performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
Shiek prevents Andrews from improving his position.
Shiek not doing much here.
#SUB#
Andrews looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shiek trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shiek fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Andrews avoids it really well and circles away.
Andrews looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shiek fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Andrews looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Andrews steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shiek.
Andrews displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shiek throws out the jab.
Shiek smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Horrible takedown attempt by Andrews or perhaps it was just good defense by Shiek, which made it look bad.
Andrews avoids a punch combination nicely.
Andrews half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Shiek defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Andrews.#T3#
Andrews blocks a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Andrews. No joy for Shiek on that attempt.
A jab from Shiek misses.
Andrews half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Shiek closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Shiek lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Shiek got a little sloppy there for a moment and Andrews has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shiek has managed to get both his arms back between Andrews's legs - danger averted.
Andrews is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Andrews escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shiek gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shiek stays in close to Andrews's body and controls the position.
Shiek must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
Shiek's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andrews thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iron Shiek dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nash Andrews's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Shiek digs a good body shot into Andrews's ribs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shiek.
Shiek connects with a nice looking jab.
Andrews uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shiek.
Andrews drops down looking for a counter takedown but Shiek sprawls and moves away.
Andrews slips under a jab.
Andrews tries to counter with a takedown but Shiek is quick to defend against it.
Shiek connects with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Shiek misses the target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Andrews.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiek throws the kick towards the body but Andrews avoids it.#TD2#
Shiek shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Shiek was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andrews is letting Shiek control him for a moment. #T1#
Shiek gets to mount! Andrews was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Andrews tries to improve his position but instead Shiek has taken his back!
Shiek is hanging on to Andrews's back as he tries to escape.
Shiek has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Andrews's body.
Andrews manages to reverse the position and now he's in Shiek's guard. Nice work there by Andrews.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Andrews looking to pass the guard.
Shiek pulls Andrews in close to prevent any damage.
More stalling from Shiek.
Iron Shiek has got the better of the ground game so far.
Andrews trying to control the position from guard on top but Shiek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Shiek controlling the position.
Andrews trying to control the position from guard on top but Shiek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Our spies down at at Roosters Coop inform us that Shiek has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Shiek is looking to stand up but Andrews isn't so interested in that idea.
Andrews trying to control but Shiek is working from the bottom.
Shiek utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shiek throws a series of punches but Andrews avoids them all with ease. #TD2#
Shiek looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Andrews!
Andrews is looking for a sweep.
Shiek staying calm.
Andrews tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Shiek working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Andrews tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iron Shiek showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nash Andrews's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Andrews checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Andrews appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Shiek throws a right and a left that Andrews avoids nicely.
Andrews avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shiek misses with an uppercut. Andrews saw that one coming.
Andrews keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shiek.
As Shiek looks to move away, Andrews throws a big counter combo but Shiek just gets out of the way.
Andrews steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shiek.
Shiek connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Andrews's hands.
Iron Shiek seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Andrews keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shiek.
Andrews half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Shiek swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Andrews attempts a counter takedown but Shiek avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiek is looking to score with low kicks.
Andrews attempts a counter takedown but Shiek avoids it well and moves away.
Good exchange - Shiek coming out on top.
Nash Andrews is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big left from Shiek misses.
Iron Shiek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shiek fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Shiek takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Shiek lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Shiek throws a body kick that misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shiek.#ROC2#
Andrews is rocked!#KD2#
Shiek moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Andrews goes down! Can Shiek finish him!?
Oh Andrews is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Andrews has his foot on Shiek's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shiek works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Shiek drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shiek jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Shiek is stalling in the full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andrews seems to have got his legs back now.#T2##SUB#
Andrews throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Shiek escapes and throws Andrews's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Andrews tries to buck Shiek off but Shiek is having none of it.
Shiek controls the position.
Andrews is looking to reverse the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T3#
Andrews can't do much from the bottom here.
Shiek controls the position from side control.#SUB2#
Shiek tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shiek has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Andrews is looking for a sweep.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shiek working away.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Andrews takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shiek swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Andrews half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Andrews takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shiek connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shiek throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Andrews appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Shiek throws an overhand right that lands on Andrews's shoulder, as Andrews tries to avoid the shot.
Andrews half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Shiek looks to land a right hand but Andrews moved out of range.
Shiek displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Andrews.
Shiek tries a quick counter leg kick but Andrews is wise to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iron Shiek really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nash Andrews'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.
#R4##TD2#
Shiek shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Andrews's guard.
Andrews trying to keep a closed guard but Shiek is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Andrews is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Andrews is trying to control the position but Shiek postures up.
Shiek looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Andrews is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1#
Shiek content to stall in guard here.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#SUB2#
Shiek drops back looking for a leg! Andrews is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Andrews manages to kick Shiek off! Shiek jumps back into Andrews's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Shiek controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shiek with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shiek has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters circling - Shiek throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Andrews feinted with a counter takedown.#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.
Andrews uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shiek.
Andrews attempts a counter takedown but Shiek avoids it well and moves away.#TD2#
Shiek shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB2#
Andrews is defending against the submission attempts here by Shiek.
#SUB#
Andrews actively working from the bottom here.
Shiek stalling. #T3##SUB#
Andrews actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Shiek is trying to work for a kimura but Andrews is defending well.
Shiek prevents Andrews from improving his position.
Shiek seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Shiek seems to be working for a kimura but Andrews defends the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shiek is figuring out what he wants to do next.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iron Shiek dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Nash Andrews's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Shiek misses with a hook. Andrews ducked under it nicely.
Andrews feinted with a counter takedown.#TD2#
Shiek closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Shiek lands in his opponent's guard.
Shiek not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Andrews has his foot on Shiek's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shiek works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Andrews working for a triangle but Shiek defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiek stays in close to Andrews's body and controls the position.
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##SUB#
Andrews is looking for a triangle but Shiek pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Andrews has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Shiek is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Andrews.
Shiek content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Shiek is trying to get an arm triangle but Andrews is defending well.
Andrews is trying to get back to half guard.
Shiek taking a breather here.
Andrews tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Andrews's face as Shiek controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Shiek looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Shiek content to stall in guard here. #T4#
Andrews trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Shiek controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Andrews looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nash Andrews has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Iron Shiek 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!#SUB#
Andrews looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Iron Shiek comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shiek 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 44:50
Judge William Peck scores the fight 44:50
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 44:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iron Shiek!
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Event:
SMASH: Zutis vs Riski
Date: Nov 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Shiek takes a swing at Scott's ribcage but misses.
Shiek keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2#
Scott closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Shiek did well to prevent Scott getting side control.
Shiek is controlling Scott's trapped leg to prevent Scott from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Shiek looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Shiek actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Shiek is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Scott pulls his head out easily. #SU2#
Scott stands up from half guard. #T1#
Shiek misses with an uppercut
#KD2#
and Scott counters with a crisp right hand that drops Shiek! Scott lets Shiek back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Iron Shiek has been cut.
Scott dives in for a single leg takedown but Shiek sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Shiek shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Scott but Scott pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shiek gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Scott gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Scott!
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Event:
SMASH: Askishev vs Harrison
Date: Nov 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Gowdy scores with a head kick. Shiek tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2#
It looks like Iron Shiek has been cut.
Shiek misses with a straight right.
Shiek throws an off balance right hand
and Gowdy counters with a nice uppercut.
Gowdy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Iron Shiek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gowdy looks winded!
Shiek throws a lazy right hand but Gowdy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gowdy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gowdy tries to land a leg kick but Shiek saw it coming and moves away.
#TD#
Shiek shoots in and bounces Gowdy off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Shiek drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shiek jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shiek throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gowdy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shiek throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1##SUB#
Shiek drops back looking for a leg! Gowdy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gowdy manages to kick Shiek off! Shiek jumps back into Gowdy's guard.
Shiek looking to pass the guard.
Gowdy can't keep his opponent in guard - Shiek advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Shiek lands strikes from half guard.
Shiek lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Shiek thows a huge punch but Gowdy dodges it nicely.
Shiek sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gowdy defending well though.
Gowdy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Shiek missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gowdy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shiek. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Gowdy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shiek.
Gowdy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shiek.
Gowdy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shiek.
Gowdy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shiek.
Shiek moves into full mount! Gowdy won't be happy about that!
Gowdy is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Gowdy blocking the ground and pound. #SUB#
Shiek has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Gowdy is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Iron Shiek!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 31, 2019 |
#R1#
Golovkin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shiek thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shiek throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Despite the aggression on Golovkin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Golovkin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Shiek counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Shiek passes to side control.
Golovkin is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Shiek is controlling him well.#SUB#
Shiek thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Shiek tries to score with some ground and pound. Golovkin controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Shiek creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Golovkin sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Golovkin can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Shiek looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Golovkin is avoiding damage well.
Shiek has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Golovkin is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Shiek has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Sloppy strikes there by Shiek.
Golovkin dodges the ground and pound from Shiek.#SUB#
Shiek wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Golovkin, who protects the arm well.
Golovkin is not content to let Shiek control the position.
Shiek scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Golovkin to see if he's OK.#SUB#
Shiek in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Golovkin is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Iron Shiek!
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