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Event:
RISE 53: Hunter v Assed
Date: Apr 17, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Shebu gets a takedown into half guard.
Shebu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brandis's head.
Nice strikes from Shebu there.
Shebu working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Brandis regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Shebu.
Brandis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shebu.
Shebu postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Shebu is in close to Brandis's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Shebu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brandis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shebu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shebu scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shebu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brandis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shebu.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brandis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brandis looking for a sweep. Not yet Brandis, not yet.
Shebu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shebu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Shebu with a nice head shot there.
Shebu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brandis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shebu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brandis works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Brandis throws an off balance right hand
and Shebu counters with a right hand to the body. #TD2#
Shebu fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Brandis sprawls well initially but Shebu persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Shebu thows a huge punch but Brandis dodges it nicely.
Shebu not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Shebu working Brandis over with strikes. #SUB#
Brandis looking for submissions off his back.
Shebu not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Shebu winds up and cracks Brandis with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Shebu working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Brandis's thigh. Brandis counters though and makes it back to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shebu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Shebu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shebu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brandis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shebu postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Shebu throws an elbow that misses. Brandis uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Shebu's guard. Nice move by Brandis!#REVR#
Brandis trying to control but Shebu is working from the bottom.
Shebu is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brandis is controlling him.
Brandis wants to control from the top but Shebu keeps moving.
Shebu keeping full guard, as Brandis tries to pass.
Shebu keeping moving, preventing Brandis from controlling successfully. #T3#
Shebu wants to stand but Brandis is controlling the position.
Brandis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shebu is keeping the position for now.
Shebu has his hands on Brandis's head, controlling the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Shebu closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Brandis to the mat! Brandis manages to get full guard.
Brandis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shebu is one step ahead there.
Shebu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shebu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Shebu throwing strikes from guard but Brandis blocks nicely.
Shebu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shebu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shebu stopping the sweep attempt from Brandis.
Brandis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Brandis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shebu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shebu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brandis keeping full guard, as Shebu tries to pass.
Shebu cracks Brandis with a solid left hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brandis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shebu throwing strikes from guard but Brandis blocks nicely.
Shebu postures up and lands a big shot to Brandis's brow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tavon Shebu dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Shebu dives in and scores a takedown into Brandis's guard.
Brandis has momentary wrist control but Shebu slips an elbow through the middle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shebu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shebu throws a strike but Brandis rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Shebu looking for a sweep. Not yet Shebu, not yet.
Brandis trying to control the position from guard on top but Shebu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shebu controlling the position.
Shebu is continuing to stall.
Shebu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandis postures up.
Brandis stops Shebu from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shebu keeping moving, preventing Brandis from controlling successfully. #T1#
Brandis showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Shebu lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Brandis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brandis controls Shebu momentarily but Shebu frees himself.
Shebu chips away with some ground and pound.
Shebu scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Shebu stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Brandis throws up his legs and catches Shebu in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Shebu tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Brandis! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Fletch Brandis!
Fletch Brandis thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
RISE 46: Hunter v Cobb
Date: Mar 27, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Shebu looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Noel!
Shebu is chipping away with strikes.
Shebu cracks Noel with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The strikes coming from Shebu are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Noel wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Shebu throws a strike aimed at the side of Noel's head but Noel avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shebu misses with the ground and pound.
Shebu in side control, throwing shots but Noel defends.
An elbow from Shebu crashes against the mat.
Shebu in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Noel is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Shebu has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Shebu connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Noel some visible discomfort.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shebu fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Shebu postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Shebu scores with a couple of short elbows.#T1#
Shebu is trying to ground and pound but Noel uses the momentary lack of control by Shebu to regain half guard.
Shebu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Noel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shebu.
Shebu thows a huge punch but Noel dodges it nicely.
Shebu tries to pass the half guard into mount. Noel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Shebu is working hard here to advance position.
Shebu throwing shots but Noel is blocking nicely.
Shebu missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Shebu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Noel defending well though.
Shebu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Noel's head. #T2#
Shebu lands strikes from half guard.
Shebu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Shebu looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Shebu looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Shebu throwing shots but Noel is blocking nicely.
Shebu not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Shebu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Noel defending well though.
Shebu not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Shebu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Shebu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Noel's head.
Shebu not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Shebu lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Noel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shebu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noel trying to control but Shebu postures up.
#T3#
Shebu with the ground and pound but Noel uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Shebu throwing strikes but missing.
Shebu is looking to work some ground and pound but Noel has wrist control.
Shebu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Noel is keeping the position for now.
Shebu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Noel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shebu with a nice head shot there.
Shebu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shebu is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Shebu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shebu lands a couple of elbows.
Noel looks winded!
Noel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Shebu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shebu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shebu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Noel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shebu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Noel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shebu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shebu throws a big right hand that misses.
Shebu postures up in Noel's guard and throws a big left but Noel blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shebu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shebu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shebu postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Shebu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shebu throws a big elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tavon Shebu dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Shebu closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Shebu missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Noel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shebu.
Shebu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tavon Shebu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shebu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Shebu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Noel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Shebu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shebu throws a big right hand that misses.
Shebu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Shebu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noel wants to stand but Shebu is controlling the position.
Shebu is looking to work some ground and pound but Noel has wrist control.
Shebu is in close to Noel's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Shebu stopping the sweep attempt from Noel.#T1#
Shebu throws a strike but Noel rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Noel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shebu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Noel is breathing heavily.
Shebu trying to control the position here.
Noel won't allow Shebu to sweep him here.
Shebu trying to control the position here.
Noel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shebu controlling the position.
Shebu lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Shebu throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shebu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shebu is looking to work some ground and pound but Noel has wrist control.
Shebu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Shebu throws a big right hand that misses.
Shebu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shebu postures up in Noel's guard and throws a big left but Noel blocks it.
Shebu lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Shebu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Noel can do to turn this around?
Shebu scoring with punches to the head and body.
Shebu throws an elbow that misses. Noel uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Shebu's guard. Nice move by Noel!#REVB#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Shebu holds on and takes a little breather.
Shebu looking for a sweep. Not yet Shebu, not yet.
Shebu trying to control the position here.
Shebu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Noel manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T3#
Shebu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shebu pushes down on Noel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Shebu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Noel's head.
Shebu missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Shebu throws a strike but Noel avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Noel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shebu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shebu lands a couple of digs.
Shebu is looking to pass into half guard but Noel pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Noel is in guard.#REVB#
Shebu has control of Noel's left arm, preventing Noel from doing any damage.
Shebu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T4#
Shebu working the head and body with strikes.
Shebu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Noel's head.
Shebu is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Noel!
Shebu with a couple of short strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shebu looking to finish with strikes here!
Shebu is landing with some decent strikes but Noel is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Shebu throwing strikes here but Noel is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Shebu scoring with strikes but Noel is staying in there.
Shebu with a couple of short strikes.
Shebu working Noel over with strikes here.
Shebu throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Noel because Shebu loaded up on that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tavon Shebu dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Noel looks to score with a jab to the body but Shebu is just out of range.#TD#
Shebu drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Shebu throws a strike but Noel rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Noel throwing strikes from guard but Shebu blocks nicely.
Shebu seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shebu is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Shebu throwing strikes from guard but Noel blocks nicely.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Shebu's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shebu connects with a couple of short punches.
Shebu with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Noel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Noel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shebu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Shebu postures up in Noel's guard and throws a big left but Noel blocks it.
Shebu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shebu throws a big right hand that misses.
Shebu throws a strike but Noel rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shebu is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Shebu sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Noel's guard.
Shebu misses with a head shot. Noel uses the momentum to regain guard.
Shebu throws a big right hand that misses.
Shebu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Noel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Shebu's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
Shebu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shebu pushing down on Noel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Shebu working the head and body with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Shebu lands a nice short elbow.
Shebu working Noel over with strikes.
Shebu trying to mount his opponent but Noel defends it.
Shebu seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shebu wants to pass the guard but Noel is defending well.
Noel has hold of Shebu's hands but Shebu slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Shebu winds up and cracks Noel with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Shebu is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3#
Noel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shebu.
Noel has hold of Shebu's hands but Shebu slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Chubby Noel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice strikes from Shebu there.
Shebu lands strikes from half guard.
Shebu seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #ROC#Noel is rocked!
Shebu seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Noel is still in real trouble! Can Shebu finish him?
Shebu landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Shebu slips a nice elbow through Noel's hands, connecting with Noel's forehead.
Shebu is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Noel is hurt! He's hurt bad - Shebu fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Noel from any more punishment! Congratulations to Shebu! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tavon Shebu!
After the big win, Tavon Shebu made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Knock Out Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
RISE 38: Hunter v Irrawaddy
Date: Mar 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Brand waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shebu.
Brand jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CUT#It looks like Tavon Shebu has been cut.#KD#
Brand drops Shebu with a left and a right! Oh, Shebu is hurt - Brand dives into side control looking to finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU#
Brand stands up and beckons Shebu to his feet.
Shebu wants to clinch up but Brand keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Brand gets tackled into the cage by Shebu. Shebu maintains the clinch.
Shebu is struggling to control the position.
Brand wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Brand's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shebu misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brand.
Shebu taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Shebu is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Brand is defending well.
Brand is trying to break free.
Brand on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shebu misses with a punch on the inside.
Brand on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shebu misses with a punch on the inside.
Brand prevents a takedown attempt there.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Shebu has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#T1#
Brand wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Shebu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brand's efforts to push away.
Shebu prevents Brand from breaking the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Shebu keeps control of Brand as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A bit of stalling here from Shebu.
Shebu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shebu lands a shoulder strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Shebu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brand.
Shebu lands with a short shot to the head.
Shebu has Brand pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Brand manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Daniel Brand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tavon Shebu.
Brand gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shebu.
Shebu has a couple of punches blocked by Brand.
A frustrated look appears on Brand's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shebu landing knees to the body.
#T2#
Brand prevents a takedown attempt there.
Brand is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Brand has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shebu drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Brand gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Brand tries to break free but Shebu pushes him back against the cage.
Brand is trying to push Shebu away but Shebu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Shebu misses with a hook to the ribs.
A frustrated look appears on Brand's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Brand avoiding damage as Shebu throws knees to the body.
Shebu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brand is trying to push Shebu away but Shebu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Shebu unloads a knee to the mid-section. Brand lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Brand can't break the clinch.
Brand blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shebu tries to throw a body punch but Brand avoids it by throwing Shebu back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Shebu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Brand is keeping busy.#T3#
Shebu drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Good body shot from Shebu.
Shebu avoiding damage.
Shebu scores with a shot to the side of Brand's head.
Shebu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brand avoids it.
Shebu lands a hook that snaps the head of Brand backwards.
Shebu is looking to take this one to the mat.
Shebu tries a body shot but Brand blocks it.
Shebu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Brand breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tavon Shebu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Shebu clinches.
Shebu taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Shebu wants a takedown but no success here.
Shebu missing with knees to the body.
Shebu misses with a body punch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Shebu - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T4#
Shebu lands a nice uppercut.
Shebu has Brand pressed against the cage, preventing Brand from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Shebu trying to land knees to the body.
Brand wants to get back to striking at distance but Shebu won't allow it.
Shebu tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2#
Shebu has hold of one of Brand's legs. Brand is fighting the takedown attempt but Shebu gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Brand has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Shebu is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short body shot lands from Shebu as the two fighters clinch.
Shebu can't get the takedown.
#BC#
Brand breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shebu darts in trying to clinch
and Brand counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brand scores with a jab. Shebu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shebu is defended easily by Brand.
Brand is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Brand throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Daniel Brand will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tavon Shebu's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Brand tries to keep at a distance but Shebu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Shebu has Brand pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Brand manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shebu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brand wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Brand's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brand.
Nice body punch from Shebu - that landed with a thud.
#TD2#
Shebu turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Brand wants to get back to his feet but Shebu drags him back down.
The strikes coming from Shebu are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Brand is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Shebu scoring with punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shebu is putting a hurting on Brand here, landing some big shots from side control.
Shebu sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Brand is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Brand is working to avoid the ground and pound but Shebu connects with a decent elbow.
Brand is trying to get back to his feet.
Shebu cracks Brand with a big elbow.
Brand tries to escape but Shebu is in control.
Shebu misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T1##ES#
Brand bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Shebu shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Brand counters with a stiff right hand.
Shebu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brand defends it nicely.
Brand seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Daniel Brand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tavon Shebu.#CL2#
Shebu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Brand wants to break the clinch but can't.
Brand blocking some punches.
Shebu struggles to land a body shot inside as Brand controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brand.
A nice left hand lands by Shebu.
Shebu landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Brand tries to break the clinch but Shebu is controlling the position.
Brand is trying to force a seperation but Shebu has the dominant position.
Brand wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T2#
Brand on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brand takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Brand breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Shebu gets the takedown into side control.
Brand throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shebu darts in looking for a takedown but Brand gets double underhooks and turns Shebu into the cage. #CL2#
Brand gets tackled into the cage by Shebu. Shebu maintains the clinch.
Shebu drops down looking for an ankle pick but Brand pulls his leg out and moves away.
Daniel Brand is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brand lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL2#
Shebu moves into range and clinches up with Brand.
Brand looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Brand wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Shebu looking to slow down the pace here.
Shebu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The referee calls for Shebu to work.
#T3#
Shebu tries to land knees in the clinch but Brand avoids the damage to the body.
Shebu leaning against his opponent.
Brand has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shebu drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brand has had enough of the clinch but Shebu keeps him there for the moment.
Shebu is leaning against Brand and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Brand wants to break the clinch but can't.
Shebu lands with a short shot to the head.
Brand is looking to break free of the clinch but Shebu has double underhooks.
Shebu working aggressively here.
Shebu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brand is defending well for now.
Brand is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shebu struggles to land a body shot inside as Brand controls his hands.
Shebu manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Brand is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Shebu looking to stall.
#T4##BC#
Brand breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brand throws a right hand that Shebu ducks under and follows up with a left that Shebu also avoids with ease.
Brand ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shebu wants to clinch.
Brand misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shebu.
#CL2#
Shebu has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Brand breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brand checks the leg kick nicely there.
Shebu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brand paws at him with a jab and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Brand misses the target.
Shebu with a poor takedown #KD#
and Brand counters with a right hand that sends Shebu tumbling to the canvas! Can Brand finish him? He dives into Shebu's guard looking to do just that!#ROC#Shebu is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Tavon Shebu's cut even more.
Brand will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SU#
Brand stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Shebu is still on wobbly legs! Can Brand finish him?
Brand lands an uppercut, right on the button! Shebu tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daniel Brand! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 05, 2022 |
#R1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Yalixqua checks a leg kick.
Shebu is looking to clinch.
Yalixqua connects with a leg kick. #TD2#
Shebu drives through with a takedown into guard.
Shebu postures up in Yalixqua's guard and throws a big left but Yalixqua blocks it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Shebu's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Shebu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shebu told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Yalixqua knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shebu on the ground.
Shebu cracks Yalixqua with a solid left hand.
Shebu postures up in Yalixqua's guard and throws a big left but Yalixqua blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yalixqua working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shebu.
Yalixqua avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shebu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shebu throwing strikes but missing.
Shebu throws a big elbow that misses.
Shebu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Yalixqua. Those never looked like landing.
Shebu misses the shot to the body.
Iaspero Yalixqua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Shebu shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Shebu winds up and cracks Yalixqua with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Shebu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yalixqua defending well though.
Shebu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ground and pound from Shebu.
Shebu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yalixqua defending well though.
Yalixqua is trying to stand up here but Shebu is controlling him well.
Shebu is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Shebu thows a huge punch but Yalixqua dodges it nicely.
Yalixqua on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Yalixqua tries to get out of the position.
Shebu drops an elbow to the side of Yalixqua's head. #T2#
Shebu working over Yalixqua with some ground and pound. Yalixqua looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Shebu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Yalixqua wants to get back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Shebu lands a nice short elbow.
Shebu not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Shebu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yalixqua defending well though.
Yalixqua blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shebu.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Shebu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Yalixqua throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shebu.#TD2#
Shebu closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Yalixqua to the mat! Yalixqua manages to get full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shebu throwing strikes but missing.
Shebu won't allow Yalixqua to get back to his feet. #T3#
Shebu working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Yalixqua's head.
Shebu throws a big elbow that misses.
Shebu postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Shebu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Shebu gets a double leg takedown into Yalixqua's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shebu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shebu is looking to work some ground and pound but Yalixqua has wrist control.
Shebu postures up in Yalixqua's guard and throws a big left but Yalixqua blocks it.
Shebu throws a big right hand that misses.
Shebu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shebu lands a couple of elbows.
Shebu lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T4#
Shebu throwing strikes but missing.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Shebu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yalixqua works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shebu scores with a kick to the body.
#CL#
Yalixqua pushes Shebu up against the cage in a clinch.
Shebu has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Yalixqua is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Shebu tries to score a body lock takedown but Yalixqua shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
I was talking to Yalixqua's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Yalixqua is pressed up against the cage. Shebu has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Yalixqua down to the mat. Yalixqua avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Iaspero Yalixqua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tavon Shebu.
A head kick misses from Yalixqua. #CL#
Yalixqua moves into the clinch.
Yalixqua avoiding damage.
Yalixqua has Shebu pushed against the cage.
Shebu is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Yalixqua pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tavon Shebu dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Shebu looks for a takedown but Yalixqua sprawls well.
Yalixqua throws a shot to the body.
Iaspero Yalixqua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yalixqua wants to clinch.
Shebu looks for a takedown but Yalixqua sprawls well.
Yalixqua wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Yalixqua lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shebu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL#
Yalixqua clinches up with Shebu and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yalixqua blocks an uppercut.
Shebu wants a takedown but no success here.
Iaspero Yalixqua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tavon Shebu.
Shebu tries for a takedown. No joy.
Shebu has Yalixqua pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Yalixqua manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shebu drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T1#
Come on Yalixqua - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Shebu wants to stall.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Yalixqua takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #TD2#
Shebu is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Yalixqua can't fight it off and eventually Shebu manages to take the fight to the floor. Yalixqua looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Shebu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shebu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Yalixqua wants to get back to his feet but Shebu is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Shebu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shebu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shebu lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Shebu keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Yalixqua's head.
Shebu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yalixqua works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shebu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yalixqua tries to avoid it but Shebu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yalixqua to the ground. Yalixqua escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Shebu feints and as Yalixqua raises his hands in defense, Shebu changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Shebu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shebu throwing strikes but missing.
Shebu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shebu content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3#
Yalixqua utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shebu postures up in Yalixqua's guard and throws a big left but Yalixqua blocks it.
Shebu stands up over Yalixqua, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Shebu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yalixqua works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Shebu doesn't manage to clinch there - Yalixqua circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Yalixqua throws a head kick but Shebu moves out of range.
#TD2#
Shebu closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Yalixqua to the mat! Yalixqua manages to get full guard.
Yalixqua avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shebu lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Shebu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shebu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shebu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Yalixqua preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shebu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T4#
Yalixqua utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Shebu scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Shebu winds up and cracks Yalixqua with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Shebu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shebu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Yalixqua's head.
Yalixqua blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shebu.
Shebu thows a huge punch but Yalixqua dodges it nicely.
Shebu slips a nice elbow through Yalixqua's hands, connecting with Yalixqua's forehead.
Yalixqua wants to get back to his feet.
Shebu is nestled in close to Yalixqua, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shebu looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Yalixqua with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Shebu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yalixqua defending well though.
Shebu landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tavon Shebu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Shebu closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Shebu lands in his opponent's guard.
Tavon Shebu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shebu landing some decent shots from guard.
Yalixqua utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shebu is looking to work some ground and pound but Yalixqua has wrist control.
Shebu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shebu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yalixqua works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shebu postures up and lands a big shot to Yalixqua's brow.
Shebu cracks Yalixqua with a solid left hand.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yalixqua working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shebu. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Shebu shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Yalixqua napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Shebu looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Yalixqua is avoiding damage well.
#T1#
Shebu misses with the ground and pound.
Shebu looks up at the clock and then as Yalixqua takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Shebu smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Shebu creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Shebu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shebu scores with a couple of short elbows.
Shebu in side control, throwing shots but Yalixqua defends.
Shebu working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Shebu lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Yalixqua down.
Shebu in side control, throwing shots but Yalixqua defends.
Shebu in side control, throwing shots but Yalixqua defends.
Shebu working the ground and pound.
An elbow from Shebu crashes against the mat.
Shebu tries to move to mount but Yalixqua blocks the move with his legs. #T2#
Shebu working the ground and pound but Yalixqua is defending the strikes.
Shebu misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Yalixqua is working to avoid the ground and pound but Shebu connects with a decent elbow.
Shebu is putting a hurting on Yalixqua here, landing some big shots from side control.
Shebu looks up at the clock and then as Yalixqua takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Shebu smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Shebu looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Yalixqua is avoiding damage well.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Yalixqua does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Shebu tries to clinch there but Yalixqua circles away.
Yalixqua scores with a jab to the jaw.
Yalixqua is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Shebu scores with a takedown into Yalixqua's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shebu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Shebu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yalixqua works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Yalixqua preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Yalixqua wants to get back to his feet but Shebu is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Shebu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yalixqua works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shebu working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Yalixqua's head.
Shebu works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Shebu drops an elbow to the side of Yalixqua's head.
Shebu not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Yalixqua blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shebu.
Shebu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Yalixqua misses with a leg kick. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD2#
Shebu scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Shebu thows a huge punch but Yalixqua dodges it nicely.
Yalixqua avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shebu.
Yalixqua avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shebu.
Shebu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yalixqua defending well though.
Yalixqua blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shebu.
Yalixqua avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shebu.
Shebu throwing shots but Yalixqua is blocking nicely.
Shebu takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Shebu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A low kick from Yalixqua is predictable there
and Shebu counters with a thumping low kick.
Shebu tries to clinch up.
Yalixqua seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Iaspero Yalixqua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shebu avoids the head kick by Yalixqua.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tavon Shebu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shebu 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tavon Shebu!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Tavon Shebu made sure he mentioned Knock Out Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
終了ShuRyo
Date: Jan 28, 2022 |
#R1#
Shebu tries to clinch up but Fuerte circles away and keeps his distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fuerte! But no joy.#CL#
Shebu moves into the clinch.
Shebu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shebu scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD#
Shebu has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Fuerte regains guard immediately.
Fuerte manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Shebu is looking for a takedown.
Shebu keeps control of Fuerte as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Knees to the body from Shebu.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shebu looking for a takedown.
Shebu looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tavon Shebu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Shebu takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Fuerte lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Fuerte breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Fuerte gets tackled into the cage by Shebu. Shebu maintains the clinch.
Shebu misses with a punch to the body.
Shebu landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#T1#
Shebu wants a takedown.
Fuerte blocks an uppercut.
Shebu wants a takedown but no success here.
Fuerte pushes Shebu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Fuerte breaks the clinch.
Shebu with a poor takedown
and Fuerte counters with a two punch combo.
We've been hearing reports that Shebu has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Shebu shoots in for a takedown but Fuerte shows good takedown defense.
Fuerte throws a fast counter high kick but Shebu manages to duck under it in time.
Shebu fails to land the takedown.
A little jabbing left from Fuerte on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Shebu clinches. #BC2#
Fuerte breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Shebu fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Fuerte to the ground. Shebu is now in Fuerte's guard.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#ES2#
Fuerte manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Shebu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fuerte.
Shebu tries to score a body lock takedown but Fuerte shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shebu tries to score a body lock takedown but Fuerte shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fuerte is trying to break the clinch but Shebu is controlling him.#BC2#
Fuerte breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Shebu moves into range and clinches up with Fuerte.#BC2#
Fuerte's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shebu wants to clinch up but Fuerte keeps it at a distance.
Fuerte throws out a counter right but Shebu avoids it with no problem.
Shebu is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fuerte sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tavon Shebu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shebu dives in and grabs Fuerte's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fuerte pushes down on Shebu's head and hops out.
Fuerte lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL#
Shebu darts in and clinches Fuerte up against the cage.
Shebu just leaning against Fuerte, taking a breather.
Shebu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD#
Shebu tightens his grip and picks Fuerte up, before dumping him to the ground. Fuerte manages to land in guard.
Fuerte has his feet on Shebu's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Farto Fuerte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Shebu doesn't manage to clinch there - Fuerte circles away.
Some bone on bone action there as Fuerte checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fuerte has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Shebu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fuerte throws a big counter head kick but Shebu avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Shebu closes the distance and clinches.
Fuerte is looking to break free of the clinch but Shebu has double underhooks.
Shebu landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Shebu slowing the pace effectively.
Fuerte wants to break free but Shebu has control.
Shebu keeps control of Fuerte as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Fuerte manages to break the clinch.
Shebu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fuerte avoids it really well and circles away.#T4##TD#
Shebu scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fuerte throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shebu moves to clinch but Fuerte breaks away
and Fuerte counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Shebu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fuerte is fending him off so far but Shebu persists. Nope, Fuerte circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shebu shoots in for a takedown but Fuerte shows good takedown defense.
Shebu fails to land the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Farto Fuerte dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Shebu is looking to clinch but Fuerte is avoiding it.
Shebu misses with a takedown attempt
and Fuerte counters with a two punch combo. #CL#
Shebu has closed the distance and engaged Fuerte in a clinch.
Shebu tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tavon Shebu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fuerte pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Shebu goes for a takedown attempt but Fuerte pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tavon Shebu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fuerte stuffs the takedown.
Shebu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fuerte as he avoids it easily.
Shebu closes the distance looking to clinch #KD2#
and Fuerte counters with a crisp one two that drops Shebu! Fuerte thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Shebu to his feet! Shebu is in big trouble!#ROC2#Shebu is rocked!
Shebu with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fuerte counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Farto Fuerte!
Farto Fuerte very nearly forgot to thank Knock Out Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
G4
Date: Jan 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Hill Billy Hank! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tavon Shebu!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Taro Takaoka.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Shebu stuffs the takedown.
Hank fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
Hank gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hank (0) vs (2) Shebu
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shebu tries to free his leg and advance position but Hank is retaining full guard.
Hank manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shebu manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hank (2) vs (2) Shebu
Shebu controlling Hank's posture.
Shebu wants to sweep here but Hank controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hank wants to pass the guard but Shebu is keeping the position.
Hank trying to control the position from guard on top but Shebu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Shebu wants to sweep here but Hank controlling him for the moment.
Hank advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hank (5) vs (2) Shebu
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shebu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hank wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shebu is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hank's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Shebu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Shebu working a defensive guard here.
Hank forces his way into half guard.
Shebu told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Shebu is concentrating on defense, preventing Hank from advancing position.
Shebu wants to get back to full guard.#T2##SUB#
Hank is working for a kimura but Shebu is defending it quite comfortably.
Hank tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shebu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Shebu wants to control but Hank is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hank trying to mount his opponent but Shebu defends it.
Shebu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Hank is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shebu defends it well.
Hank performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Shebu has a hand on Hank's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hank takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Hank (8) vs (2) Shebu#T3#
Hank sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Shebu is squirming around, avoiding Hank's attempts to control the action.
Shebu really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hank controlling from mount.
Hank can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shebu is looking to escape.
Shebu manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Shebu keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T4#
Hank seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shebu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Hank looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Shebu wants to control but Hank is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Shebu might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hank haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Shebu is trying to get back to full guard.
Shebu wants to control but Hank is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T5#
Hank is trying to control. Shebu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Shebu moves into full guard.
Hank stopping the sweep attempt from Shebu.
Shebu has his hands on Hank's head, controlling the position.
Shebu keeping full guard, as Hank tries to pass.
Shebu wants to sweep here but Hank controlling him for the moment.
Shebu is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hank controls from within his opponent's guard.
Shebu is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T6#
Hank trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shebu is pulling down on Hank's head to control his posture.
Shebu 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.
Shebu keeping moving, preventing Hank from controlling successfully.
Shebu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hank is one step ahead there.
Shebu is pulling down on Hank's head. It's preventing any offense from Hank, at least for the moment.
Shebu looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T7#
Shebu controls Hank momentarily but Hank frees himself.
Shebu looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hank controls from within his opponent's guard.
Shebu pulls Hank in close to prevent any damage.
Shebu is trying to keep Hank in close.
Shebu wants to sweep but no luck.
Shebu keeps trying to improve his position.
Hank is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T8#
Shebu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hank is pushing down on Shebu's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shebu is fighting to maintain full guard but Hank has managed to sneak the leg through.
Shebu is trying to control but can't.
Shebu wants to improve his position but Hank is controlling well.
#SUB#
Hank looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Hank is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shebu defends it well. #T9#
Hank works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hank (11) vs (2) Shebu
Shebu can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Hank wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Shebu, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Hank is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shebu has escaped the position, nice work there.
Shebu is looking for a sweep.
Hank has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hank (13) vs (2) Shebu
Shebu wants to hold on but Hank pushes him away.#T10#
Hank looking to control but Shebu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Shebu keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Shebu wants to control but Hank is having none of it.
Shebu working to try and regain half guard.
Hank can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shebu is looking to escape.
Shebu tries to hold on but Hank pushes him away. #T11#
Hank controlling from the full mount.
Shebu manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Shebu is looking to get back to full guard here but Hank has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Hank (16) vs (2) Shebu
The referee asks Hank politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hank prefers to stall for the moment though.
Shebu wants to control but Hank postures up.
Shebu stops Hank from passing to mount.
Shebu is trying to improve his position.
Shebu sneaks back into half guard.
Hank controlling the pace. #T12#
Hank is pressing down on Shebu's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shebu is holding on for now.
Shebu wants to improve his position but Hank is controlling well.
Shebu moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hank looking to pass the guard.
Hank stays in close to Shebu's body and controls the position.
Shebu wants to sweep here but Hank controlling him for the moment.
Shebu keeping full guard, as Hank tries to pass.
Shebu working a defensive guard here.
#T13#
Hank pushing down on Shebu's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Shebu controlling the position well.
Hank is looking to advance position but Shebu won't allow it. #SUB#
Hank is working for a kimura but Shebu is defending it quite comfortably.
Shebu trying to control from the bottom.
Hank wants to take a breather but Shebu is having none of it.
Shebu tries to roll over but Hank keeps him under control.#T14##SUB#
Hank is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shebu is just riding it out for now. Hank eventually gives up the hold.
Shebu is looking for a sweep. Hank is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shebu is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hank's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hank's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hank (16) vs (6) Shebu
Hank trying to control but not successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shebu keeps control of the position as Hank tries to break free.
Hank wants to control his opponent's hands but Shebu gets his hands free.
Shebu has the hooks in. Hank is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hank takes the fight on points by 16 to 6.
An out of breath and clearly excited Hill Billy Hank thanked Knock Out Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
新年おめでとう
Date: Jan 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Fuerte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shebu.
Shebu looks winded!
Shebu tries to land a body kick
and Fuerte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shebu tries to clinch up.
Fuerte is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Shebu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fuerte checks it well.
Fuerte swats away the attempt to clinch by Shebu.
Shebu wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shebu fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Fuerte was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1#
Fuerte avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shebu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Fuerte was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Shebu tries to clinch there but Fuerte circles away.
Fuerte throwing a counter right hand but Shebu manages to avoid it.
Shebu misses with a right hand
and Fuerte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shebu is looking to clinch.
Fuerte swats away the attempt to clinch by Shebu.
As Shebu looks to move away, Fuerte throws a big counter combo but Shebu just gets out of the way.
Fuerte is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Fuerte moves out of range as Shebu throws a body kick.
Shebu throws a front kick aimed at Fuerte's knee but Fuerte avoids it well.
Fuerte keeps the fight on the outside.#T2#
Fuerte avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shebu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shebu moves in looking to clinch but Fuerte pushes him off.
Shebu wants to clinch
and Fuerte counters with an inside leg kick.
Fuerte avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fuerte swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Shebu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fuerte.
Fuerte moves away from the strike by Shebu.
Fuerte looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Shebu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fuerte swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T3#
Shebu tries to clinch up
and Fuerte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shebu lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Fuerte has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fuerte and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fuerte throws a big counter combination but Shebu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Shebu closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Fuerte counter with a right hand.
Shebu misses with a kick to the body
and Fuerte makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shebu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
Fuerte avoids the body shot from Shebu.
Shebu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fuerte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shebu wants to clinch
and Shebu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#Shebu is rocked!
Shebu throws a leg kick
and Fuerte counters with a straight right hand that connects right on the button, dropping Shebu face first to the canvas! He's out! He's out cold! No need for a count here - this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Farto Fuerte!
Farto Fuerte took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Knock Out Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
Yoi Otoshi O!
Date: Dec 31, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Shebu moves into the clinch.
Shebu is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lima pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Shebu is trying to drag Lima to the mat but Lima just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lima wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lima avoiding damage as Shebu throws knees to the body.
Lima is stalling here.
Shebu struggles to land a body shot inside as Lima controls his hands.
Lima is looking to break free of the clinch but Shebu has double underhooks.
Lima throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Shebu has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Lima is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Lima breaks from the clinch.
Lima throws a leg kick but Shebu checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shebu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shebu lands with a nice body kick.
Shebu slips a jab and a cross from Lima.
Lima throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shebu. #T1#
Lima misses with the combination.
Shebu lands a nice shot to the body.
Shebu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shebu lands a knee to the body.
Shebu can't get the takedown.
Tiago Lima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tavon Shebu.
Shebu throws a head punch that misses.
Lima is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lima has had enough of the clinch but Shebu keeps him there for the moment.
Shebu has Lima pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lima manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch on the inside from Shebu fails to land.
Shebu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lima blocks a body shot from Shebu. #T2#
Shebu digs a right hand into Lima's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lima's gas tank.
Shebu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Shebu takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Shebu letting Lima take a breather here.
Shebu tries to work over Lima's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lima lands an uppercut.
Shebu pressing his opponent against the cage.
Shebu landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lima letting Shebu take a breather here.
Lima looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shebu.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shebu misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Shebu fails to land.
Lima is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Shebu tries for a takedown but Lima manages to get underhooks.
Shebu trying to control the position but instead, Lima has worked for underhooks and has pushed Shebu into the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Shebu wants to take the fight to the mat but Lima manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Shebu just leaning against Lima, taking a breather.
Shebu misses with some punches.
Lima wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shebu has him pressed against the cage.
Lima is trying to force a seperation but Shebu has the dominant position.
Shebu drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shebu looking to stall.
Lima tries to break the clinch but Shebu is controlling the position.
Shebu tries to land knees in the clinch but Lima avoids the damage to the body. #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.
Shebu taking a breather.
Shebu scores a nice knee to the body.
Shebu has Lima pressed against the cage, preventing Lima from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Shebu taking a breather.
Shebu tries to land knees in the clinch but Lima avoids the damage to the body.
Lima is trying to break the clinch but Shebu is controlling him.
Shebu looking to slow down the pace here.
Shebu tries to stall but Lima uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Shebu seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tavon Shebu.
Shebu shoots in for a takedown but Lima shows good takedown defense.
Shebu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tavon Shebu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lima tries to bum rush Shebu with a series of wild strikes but Shebu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lima looks to throw the jab but Shebu is out of range.
Shebu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
No joy there for Lima, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lima throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shebu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shebu tries to clinch up but Lima circles away and keeps his distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tiago Lima will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Lima misses with a body shot.
Shebu throws a leg kick which misses Lima's front leg but catches the back leg as Lima tries to avoid it.
Lima works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT#It looks like Tavon Shebu has been cut.
Shebu tries to clinch but Lima moves away
enabling Lima to counter with a crisp jab.
Shebu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lima went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Shebu throws a body kick that misses.
Shebu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lima manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shebu.
Shebu tries to grapple but his opponent circles #KD#
and Lima counters with a nice right hand that sends Shebu toppling to the canvas! Shebu scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Lima finish him?!#ROC#Shebu is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shebu loses concentration momentarily and Lima pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Shebu crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Lima finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tiago Lima!
Our winner, Tiago Lima, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
BB 11 - Bjornsson vs Dykstra
Date: Nov 20, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Ortega tries to keep at a distance but Shebu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ortega tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Ortega wants the takedown. Shebu is fighting it off but Ortega persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Shebu's guard against the cage.
Shebu wants to get back to his feet but Ortega is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ortega wants to control from the top but Shebu keeps moving.
Ortega won't allow Shebu to sweep him here.
Shebu pulls Ortega in to control the position.
We've been hearing that Ortega has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shebu can do anything to dispel that myth.
Shebu wants to sweep but no luck.
Shebu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shebu keeping moving, preventing Ortega from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shebu wants to stand and escape but Ortega is having none of it.
Ortega slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ortega working the ground and pound but Shebu is defending the strikes. #SUB#
Ortega tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
Shebu is trying to improve his position.
Ortega is looking to take a break and control but Shebu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ortega is really struggling to control Shebu but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Shebu is trying to control Ortega's posture but Ortega avoids it. #SUB#
Ortega wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Shebu, who protects the arm well.
Ortega misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Shebu is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Shebu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ortega. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shebu wants to control but Ortega postures up.
Ortega throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T2#
Shebu is trying to improve his position.
Ortega landing a few strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ortega taking a breather here.
Shebu is trying to control Ortega's posture but Ortega avoids it.
Shebu is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Ortega is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shebu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Ortega thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Shebu prevents Ortega from improving position.
Ortega is looking to take a break and control but Shebu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shebu wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T3#
Shebu wants to control but Ortega postures up.
Shebu is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ortega off and has taken his back!
Ortega rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Shebu working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Shebu drops an elbow to the side of Ortega's head.
Ortega moves into full guard.
Shebu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ortega utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Ortega looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shebu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ortega swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shebu throws a big right hand that misses.
Ortega tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shebu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Shebu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ortega throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Shebu with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Shebu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ortega is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Shebu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shebu trying to control the position here.
Shebu is trying to control the position but Ortega postures up.
Shebu is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shebu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ortega's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shebu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ortega with a nice head shot there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ortega looking to pass the guard.
Shebu is trying to control the position but Ortega postures up.
Ortega connects with a couple of short punches.
Ortega trying to control but Shebu is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Noah Ortega dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Shebu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ortega scores with a nice head shot.
Shebu tries to close the distance and clinch but Ortega swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shebu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#TD2#
Shebu manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ortega on his heels. He'll look to pass Ortega's guard now, I'm sure.
Shebu postures up in Ortega's guard and throws a big left but Ortega blocks it.
Ortega 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.
Shebu lands a couple of digs.
Ortega tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Ortega is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shebu is aware though and is defending well.
Ortega avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shebu looking to pass the guard.
Shebu cracks Ortega with a solid left hand.
Ortega 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.
Ortega looking to control.
Shebu is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Shebu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Shebu working some strikes from top position.
Shebu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ortega looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ortega punching from the bottom - just letting Shebu know he's still in a fight.
Shebu postures up.
Shebu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ortega works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Ortega is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shebu defends well.
Shebu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Shebu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ortega is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ortega manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shebu manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Shebu wants to stand but Ortega is controlling the position.
Shebu controlling the position.
Shebu keeping moving, preventing Ortega from controlling successfully.
Ortega works over Shebu with some ground and pound from guard.#T2#
Shebu keeping moving, preventing Ortega from controlling successfully.
Ortega wants to pass the guard but Shebu is keeping the position.
Shebu keeping moving, preventing Ortega from controlling successfully.
Ortega is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ortega makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Shebu is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ortega postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Noah Ortega overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shebu trying to keep a closed guard but Ortega is proving a slippery customer.
Shebu keeping moving, preventing Ortega from controlling successfully.
Shebu trying to keep a closed guard but Ortega is proving a slippery customer.
#ES2#
Shebu pushes Ortega off and gets back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice takedown defense from Shebu. No joy for Ortega on that attempt. #T3#
Shebu doesn't manage to clinch there - Ortega circles away.
Ortega avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ortega tries to counter with a takedown but Shebu is quick to defend against it.
Ortega throws out a loose jab but Shebu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ortega fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Shebu moves in looking to clinch but Ortega pushes him off.
Ortega circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD#
Ortega gets a double leg takedown into Shebu's guard.
Shebu is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ortega is controlling him.
Shebu trying to control the position.
Ortega content to stall in guard here.
Shebu looking for a sweep. Not yet Shebu, not yet.
Shebu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shebu being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
Shebu wants to sweep but no luck.
Ortega trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shebu is looking to stand up but Ortega isn't so interested in that idea.
Ortega is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Shebu is trying to keep Ortega in close.
Shebu keeping moving, preventing Ortega from controlling successfully.
Shebu wants to sweep but no luck.
Ortega content to stall in guard here.
Ortega works over Shebu with some ground and pound from guard.#ES2#
Shebu manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ortega is pressed up against the cage. Shebu has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ortega down to the mat. Ortega avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Noah Ortega will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Shebu tries to clinch up.
Shebu drops his hands momentarily and Ortega takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ortega stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ortega wants it to stay on the feet.
Ortega throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shebu looks for a takedown but Ortega sprawls well.
Ortega jabs at Shebu's body.
Ortega is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shebu can do to turn this around?
Shebu throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Shebu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ortega half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ortega is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ortega lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shebu's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shebu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ortega.
#TD#
Shebu gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ortega to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ortega tries to free his leg and advance position but Shebu is retaining full guard. #T1#
Ortega slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Ortega seems to be working for a kimura but Shebu defends the submission attempt.
Ortega is nestled in close to Shebu, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ortega not doing much here.
Shebu pushes Ortega off looking to stand but Ortega dives back in and keeps control.
Ortega takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Ortega is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Well, if Ortega 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.
Shebu is looking to improve his position.
Shebu looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tavon Shebu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Shebu is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ortega scores with a couple of nice shots.
Shebu is not content to let Ortega control the position.
Shebu is trying to stand back up but Ortega is controlling him
Ortega wants to control but Shebu is keeping him busy.
Shebu is trying to stand back up but Ortega is controlling him
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Shebu trying to control but Ortega postures up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ortega lands a nice short elbow.
Ortega scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ortega is looking to take a break and control but Shebu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shebu tries to get to full guard but Ortega has control of the leg. #T3#
Ortega sitting and controlling from the half guard. #ES2#
Shebu makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Shebu doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Ortega counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Shebu!
Noah Ortega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tavon Shebu.
Shebu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A lull in the action here as Ortega stalls from top position.#SUB#
Ortega is trying to get an arm triangle but Shebu is defending well.
Shebu is looking for a sweep.
Ortega controls the position from side control.
Ortega has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Ortega working away.
Ortega trying to control the action but Shebu is working from the bottom.
Shebu is looking to reverse the position.
The referee asks Ortega politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ortega prefers to stall for the moment though.
Ortega blocks the strikes from Shebu.
Shebu is looking for a sweep.
Ortega connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Shebu some visible discomfort.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shebu is looking to reverse the position.
Shebu takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#SUB#
Ortega tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ortega has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ortega has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Ortega looking to finish Shebu with some ground and pound. This is bad for Shebu!
And that's the end of the fight!
Noah Ortega showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ortega, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Noah Ortega!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Noah Ortega!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Noah Ortega!
Noah Ortega wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Noah Ortega thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
BB 7 - Kong vs Helenius
Date: Oct 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Shebu wants to clinch but Ducreux slips to the side
and Ducreux counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Tavon Shebu has been cut.#TD2#
Shebu gets a double leg takedown into Ducreux's guard.
Shebu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ducreux preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shebu throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ducreux lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Shebu has Ducreux pulled in close to control his posture.
Shebu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ducreux tries to free his leg and advance position but Shebu is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shebu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shebu wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1#
Shebu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ducreux sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ducreux has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ducreux is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at GWad's Playpen that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Ducreux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shebu is keeping the position for now.
Shebu is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Shebu wants to stand up but Ducreux is controlling him.
Shebu seems keen to control Ducreux's posture.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ducreux misses with a straight right.
Shebu has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#CL2#
Shebu clinches up with Ducreux and pushes him back against the cage.
A short left from Ducreux. #T2#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ducreux.
Shebu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ducreux is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Shebu has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ducreux is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Ducreux manages to break the clinch.
Shebu shoots for a double leg takedown but Ducreux sprawls well. He's pushed Shebu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ducreux was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Joseph Ducreux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tavon Shebu.
Shebu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ducreux paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ducreux punishes Shebu's body with a nice straight punch.
Ducreux slaps away a takedown attempt from Shebu, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Good exchange - Ducreux coming out on top.
Ducreux stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ducreux wants it to stay on the feet.
It looked like Ducreux was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ducreux is looking to slow Shebu down with leg kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ducreux throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ducreux throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shebu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shebu looks winded!
Ducreux lands a jab to Shebu's midsection.#T3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shebu.
Ducreux swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ducreux is looking to wear down Shebu with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ducreux connects with the punch.
Joseph Ducreux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ducreux cracks Shebu with an open hand slap.
Ducreux fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Shebu to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Shebu looks to clinch but Ducreux throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Shebu taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Joseph Ducreux!
A very excited looking Joseph Ducreux rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
BLAZE BROTHERS 3
Date: Sep 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Nasmfus throws a sloppy head kick and Shebu moves out of range easily.
Nasmfus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Nasmfus has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nasmfus tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD#
Shebu has Nasmfus pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Shebu pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Nasmfus tumbling to the mat - Shebu dives into Nasmfus's guard.
Shebu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nasmfus can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nasmfus seems keen to control Shebu's posture.
Shebu lands a couple of digs.
Shebu chips away with some ground and pound.
Shebu is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #CUT#It looks like Bsmds Nasmfus has been cut.
Nasmfus has his hands on Shebu's head, controlling the position.
Shebu postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Shebu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shebu lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
Nasmfus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shebu postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Shebu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nasmfus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shebu.
Nasmfus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nasmfus trying to keep a closed guard but Shebu is proving a slippery customer.
Shebu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nasmfus is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Shebu cracks Nasmfus with a solid left hand.
Nasmfus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shebu lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Shebu working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nasmfus controls Shebu momentarily but Shebu frees himself.
Shebu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shebu working some strikes from top position.
Shebu working some strikes from top position.#T2#
Shebu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shebu won't allow Nasmfus to sweep him here.
Shebu working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Shebu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shebu postures up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shebu with a nice head shot there.
Shebu is in close to Nasmfus's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Shebu throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shebu distracts Nasmfus with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Shebu distracts Nasmfus with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Shebu landing some decent shots from guard. #ROC#Nasmfus is rocked!
Shebu landing with the ground and pound.
Nasmfus is still in real trouble! Can Shebu finish him?
Shebu cracks Nasmfus with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Shebu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Shebu lands a couple of elbows.#T3#
Shebu keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nasmfus's head.
Shebu stands up over Nasmfus, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Shebu loads up on a big left hand. Nasmfus felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Shebu looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Nasmfus can't hide his disappointment, as Shebu celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tavon Shebu!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Tavon Shebu waved his t-shirt featuring Knock Out Clothing's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
BLAZE FIGHT NIGHT 3
Date: Aug 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Shebu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Petrov swings for the body but Shebu moves out of range.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petrov misses the jab.#CL2#
Shebu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Petrov, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Shebu has clasped his hands together around Petrov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Petrov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Petrov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Shebu scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Petrov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Petrov is trying to get back to full guard.
Petrov has hold of Shebu's hands but Shebu slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Shebu is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shebu lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Shebu lands a nice short elbow.#T1#
Shebu wants to free his trapped foot but Petrov is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Petrov is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Shebu is tapping! Great win for Petrov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Islam Petrov! |
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Event:
BLAZE BROTHERS 1
Date: Jul 04, 2021 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shebu.
Shebu blocks the body kick.
Shebu shoots in for a takedown but Adefemi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Adefemi throwing a counter right hand but Shebu manages to avoid it.
Adefemi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shebu tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Adefemi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Tavon Shebu has been cut.
Adefemi lands with a straight right. Shebu didn't see that one coming.#TD2#
Shebu gets a double leg takedown into Adefemi's guard.
Shebu throws a big right hand that misses.
Adefemi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Adefemi tries to get out of the position.
Adefemi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shebu.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shebu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shebu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shebu chips away with some ground and pound.
Adefemi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Adefemi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shebu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Adefemi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shebu on the ground.
Adefemi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Adefemi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Shebu throws a leg kick but Adefemi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Adefemi throws a quick counter kick to the body but Shebu avoids it.
Adefemi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shebu shoots in looking for a takedown but Adefemi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shebu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Steven Adefemi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tavon Shebu.#TD2#
Shebu shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Shebu missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Shebu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Adefemi defending well though.
Shebu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Adefemi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shebu is working away from the top position though.
Shebu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
Adefemi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Adefemi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shebu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Shebu looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Adefemi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Adefemi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shebu.
Shebu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Adefemi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shebu.
Adefemi taking some punishment here, with Shebu in his half guard.
Adefemi taking some punishment here, with Shebu in his half guard.
Shebu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Shebu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shebu throwing shots but Adefemi is blocking nicely.
Adefemi taking some punishment here, with Shebu in his half guard. #T3#
Adefemi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shebu.
Shebu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Adefemi lands a jab.#TD2#
Shebu closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Adefemi's guard.
Shebu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shebu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Adefemi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shebu throws a big elbow that misses.
Shebu postures up and lands a big shot to Adefemi's brow.
Shebu looking to pass the guard.
Shebu with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shebu throws an elbow that misses. Adefemi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Shebu's guard. Nice move by Adefemi!#REVR##T4#
Shebu controlling Adefemi's posture.
Shebu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shebu pulls Adefemi in close to prevent any damage.
Shebu wants to sweep but no luck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tavon Shebu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tavon Shebu's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Shebu moves to clinch but Adefemi breaks away
and Adefemi counters with a nice body shot. #CL2#
Shebu has closed the distance and engaged Adefemi in a clinch.
#BC#
Adefemi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Shebu instigates a clinch.
Shebu is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Adefemi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Adefemi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shebu misses with a takedown attempt
and Adefemi counters with a head kick that crumples his opponent - he's in a world of trouble! Adefemi looks at the referee who does nothing so Adefemi lands a crushing right that sends Shebu to the floor! This time the ref steps in to end the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steven Adefemi! |
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Event:
BBFC SYNDICATE 3
Date: May 21, 2021 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shebu.
Petrov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shebu counters with a leg kick.
Shebu slips a straight right by Petrov.
Shebu throws a body kick that misses.
Shebu fails to land the takedown.
Shebu fakes the leg kick and cracks Petrov in the body.
Shebu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petrov.
Petrov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Petrov leaves Shebu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Umar Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tavon Shebu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shebu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Petrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shebu was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrov.
Petrov throws a looping overhand right but Shebu ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Shebu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Petrov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Petrov tries to bum rush Shebu with a series of wild strikes but Shebu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shebu is defended easily by Petrov.
Nice cross by Petrov.
Petrov lands a right hook to the body.
Petrov throws a nice looking combination but Shebu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shebu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petrov.
Shebu shoots in but no luck this time.
Petrov works the jab nicely.#TD2#
Shebu closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Petrov did well to prevent Shebu getting side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Shebu connects with a nice short shot to Petrov's temple.
Shebu looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
Shebu stops Petrov from getting back to his feet.
Shebu lands with a punch from half guard.
Shebu is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Shebu lands with a punch from half guard.
Shebu looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Petrov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shebu working the head and body with strikes.
Shebu working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Petrov's thigh. Petrov counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Shebu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Petrov is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Petrov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shebu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Shebu chips away with some ground and pound.
Shebu postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Shebu's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Shebu with a nice head shot there.
Shebu chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Petrov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shebu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shebu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Petrov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shebu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shebu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shebu lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Shebu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Shebu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Petrov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shebu has managed to get both his arms back between Petrov's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Shebu postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Shebu looking to pass the guard.
Petrov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shebu manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Shebu pulls Petrov in close to prevent any damage.
Shebu 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.
Shebu pulls Petrov in close to prevent any damage.
Shebu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Petrov has hold of Shebu's hands but Shebu slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Shebu landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Umar Petrov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Petrov throws a sloppy body shot
and Shebu counters with a straight right hand.
Petrov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shebu.
Shebu avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL2#
Shebu closes the distance and clinches.
Shebu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Petrovs head.
Shebu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Petrov's elbow.
Shebu is working for takedown but Petrov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Petrov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shebu tries to score a body lock takedown but Petrov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Umar Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tavon Shebu.
Petrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Shebu controls his hands.
Shebu presses Petrov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shebu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Shebu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shebu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Petrov backwards.
Petrov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shebu's elbow.
Shebu has Petrov pushed against the cage.
Shebu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
I was talking to Petrov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Shebu drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Petrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Petrov has a couple of punches blocked by Shebu.
Shebu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Petrov managing to block the knees to the body from Shebu.
Petrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shebu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shebu drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shebu wants a takedown.
#T2#
A hook to the body from Shebu.
Shebu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shebu wants to take the fight to the mat but Petrov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Petrov fails to land.
Petrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shebu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shebu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shebu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Petrov backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Petrov.
Still in the clinch, Shebu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Shebu.
Shebu tries to work over Petrov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shebu is looking for a takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Petrov fails to land.
Shebu using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Shebu has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Petrov after a bit of a struggle.
Petrov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tavon Shebu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Shebu is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Petrov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Shebu is breathing heavily.#T3#
Shebu drops down looking for an ankle pick but Petrov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Shebu blocks a jab.
Shebu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Petrov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Shebu defending well as Petrov loads up on a big left hand.
Petrov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shebu.
Petrov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Petrov swats away the attempt to clinch by Shebu.
Shebu dodges the punch combination from Petrov.
Shebu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Petrov.
Shebu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Petrov misses with a two punch combination.
#T4#
Petrov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Petrov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shebu in his tracks. #CL2#
Petrov tries to keep at a distance but Shebu has taken the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Petrov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Petrov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shebu avoids it.
Petrov can't find room to land a body shot as Shebu controls the action.
#TD2#
Shebu has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Petrov clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shebu connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Petrov to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shebu lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Shebu lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Petrov.
Petrov is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Shebu lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Shebu lands punches and elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tavon Shebu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Shebu fails with a takedown attempt.
Shebu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Petrov tries to avoid it but Shebu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Petrov to the ground. Petrov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Petrov throws a shot from downtown. Shebu moves away and avoids it.
Petrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shebu.
Shebu misses with a takedown attempt
and Petrov counters with a nice body shot.
Umar Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tavon Shebu.#CL2#
Shebu closes the distance and clinches.
Petrov gets underhooks to prevent Shebu's takedown attempt.
Shebu pushes Petrov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Petrov working aggressively here.
Shebu lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shebu blocking some punches.
Petrov takes a knee to the side of the body. #TD2#
Shebu gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shebu working over Petrov with some ground and pound. Petrov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Shebu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shebu is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Ground and pound from Shebu.
Petrov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Shebu landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Petrov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tavon Shebu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shebu scoring with strikes to the body and head. #ROC2#Petrov is rocked!#SUB#
Petrov actively working from the bottom here.
Shebu is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Oh Petrov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shebu is nestled in close to Petrov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Shebu winds up and cracks Petrov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Shebu lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Petrov quite badly. Petrov pulls Shebu in close trying to recover. Shebu postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Petrov on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Petrov doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tavon Shebu!
After the big win, Tavon Shebu made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Knock Out Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
BBFC FIGHT NIGHT 13
Date: Apr 30, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Shebu looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Da Killa!
Da Killa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Shebu works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Da Killa takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Da Killa is trying to buck Shebu off.
Da Killa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shebu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Da Killa taking punishment in the form of punches.
Shebu working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Da Killa takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Da Killa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shebu wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Da Killa on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #ROC#Da Killa is rocked!
Da Killa takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Da Killa is still in real trouble! Can Shebu finish him?
Shebu working the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shebu scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Da Killa is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Shebu can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tavon Shebu!
Tavon Shebu took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Knock Out Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
BBFC 8: MINISTER VS. STARDUST
Date: Mar 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Chumbo lands with a right hand.
We've been told by Shebu's head coaches at Canucks Combat Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Shebu wants to clinch up but Chumbo keeps it at a distance.
Chumbo misses with a hook. Shebu ducked under it nicely.
Chumbo throws a hook but Shebu avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Chumbo. That snapped Shebu's head back.
Shebu tries to clinch but Chumbo moves away #TD2#
and Chumbo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Shebu's guard.
Chumbo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shebu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shebu controlling the position.
Shebu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chumbo manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shebu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shebu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Shebu advances to half guard.
Shebu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chumbo is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Chumbo gets full guard.
Chumbo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shebu works over Chumbo with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Shebu landing with the ground and pound.
Chumbo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chumbo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Shebu wants to stand and escape but Chumbo is having none of it.
Chumbo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shebu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shebu controlling Chumbo's posture.
Chumbo working some strikes from top position.
Shebu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shebu is adopting a defensive guard.
Chumbo stops Shebu from standing up.
Shebu is pulling down on Chumbo's head. It's preventing any offense from Chumbo, at least for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chumbo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Shebu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chumbo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Chumbo postures up.
Chumbo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Shebu working a defensive guard here.
Chumbo stopping the sweep attempt from Shebu.
Chumbo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chumbo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Shebu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chumbo works over Shebu with some ground and pound from guard.
Shebu controls Chumbo momentarily but Chumbo frees himself.
Shebu 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.#T3#
Shebu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chumbo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Chumbo trying to control the position from guard on top but Shebu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shebu has momentary wrist control but Chumbo slips an elbow through the middle.
Chumbo won't allow Shebu to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chumbo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shebu wants to stand but Chumbo is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shebu lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Chumbo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Shebu is looking to work some ground and pound but Chumbo has wrist control.
Chumbo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Shebu postures up and lands a big shot to Chumbo's brow. #T4#
Chumbo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chumbo controlling the position.
Shebu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chumbo is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Chumbo preventing the sweep.
Shebu pulls Chumbo in to control the position.
Chumbo works over Shebu with some ground and pound from guard.
Chumbo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shebu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chumbo's guard. #REVR#
Chumbo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shebu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shebu throwing strikes from guard but Chumbo blocks nicely.
Shebu preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chief Chumbo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Shebu has a takedown stuffed.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shebu.
Chumbo cracks Shebu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Chumbo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chumbo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shebu tries to avoid it but Chumbo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shebu to the ground. Shebu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chumbo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shebu pinned against the cage. Shebu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tavon Shebu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chief Chumbo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shebu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Shebu closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Shebu working the strikes but Chumbo uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #T1#
Chumbo is controlling Shebu's trapped leg to prevent Shebu from advancing to side control.
Shebu drops an elbow to the side of Chumbo's head.
Shebu prevents Chumbo from improving his position.
Shebu is pressing down on Chumbo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chumbo is holding on for now.
Shebu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chumbo felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Chumbo is trying to get back to full guard.
Chumbo is positioning himself well to prevent Shebu advancing to mount.
Chumbo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Shebu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chumbo regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Shebu.
Shebu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Shebu trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Chumbo manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Shebu 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.
Shebu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chief Chumbo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chumbo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Shebu wants to stand and escape but Chumbo is having none of it.
Chumbo is looking to work some ground and pound but Shebu has wrist control.
Chumbo working some strikes from top position.
Chumbo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Shebu is trying to control the position but Chumbo postures up.
Chumbo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Chumbo stopping the sweep attempt from Shebu.
Shebu controlling the position.#T3#
Chumbo looking to pass the guard.
Chumbo stopping the sweep attempt from Shebu.
Chumbo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chumbo works over Shebu with some ground and pound from guard.
Chumbo working some strikes from top position.#ROC2#Shebu is rocked!
Chumbo postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Shebu covers up, he's hurt! Chumbo keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Chumbo and the ref steps in to end the fight! Chumbo can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chief Chumbo! |
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Event:
BBFC 3: Torres Vs. Leagatius
Date: Feb 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Shebu dips to his left and cracks Hootenanny with an uppercut!
Shebu scores with a nice body kick.
#TD#
Shebu drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hootenanny has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Shebu off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Tavon Shebu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hootenanny throws a hook but Shebu blocks it.
We've been hearing reports that Shebu has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD#
Shebu closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hootenanny quickly recovers to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hootenanny is looking to escape.
Shebu throws a strike but Hootenanny avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Hootenanny working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shebu.
Hootenanny working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shebu.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shebu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shebu postures up in Hootenanny's guard and throws a big left but Hootenanny blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shebu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hootenanny wants to stand up but Shebu is controlling him.
Shebu with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shebu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shebu throwing strikes from guard but Hootenanny blocks nicely.
Shebu throws a strike but Hootenanny rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Shebu manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD#
Shebu lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Shebu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Shebu thows a huge punch but Hootenanny dodges it nicely.
#ES2#
Hootenanny manages to escape and get back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hootenanny scores with a jab to the jaw.#TD#
Hootenanny gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Shebu to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hootenanny utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Shebu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hootenanny wants to stand up but Shebu is controlling him.
Shebu with a nice head shot there.
Shebu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hootenanny swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hootenanny is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Shebu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hootenanny working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shebu.
Shebu wants to pass the guard but Hootenanny is keeping the position.
Shebu postures up in Hootenanny's guard and throws a big left but Hootenanny blocks it. #T3#
Shebu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shebu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shebu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hootenanny is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Shebu lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hootenanny preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shebu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shebu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shebu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shebu postures up in Hootenanny's guard and throws a big left but Hootenanny blocks it.
Shebu throws a big right hand that misses. #ES2#
Hootenanny manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T4#
Hootenanny can't break the clinch.
Shebu goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hootenanny prevents it.
#TD#
Shebu turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Shebu manages to end up in side control.
Shebu misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hootenanny avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Shebu.
Shebu throwing strikes but Hootenanny manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shebu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hootenanny wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shebu struggling a bit here.
Shebu wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Shebu can't do much from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tavon Shebu will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Hootenanny loads up on a big right hand but Shebu slips the punch.
Shebu has his takedown stuffed
and Hootenanny counters with a left to the body.
Hootenanny misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shebu.
Shebu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hootenanny has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shebu thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hootenanny if he has to take too many more of those.
A low kick lands for Shebu.
Shebu wants to clinch up but Hootenanny keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hootenanny keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hootenanny takes a swing at Shebu's ribcage but misses.
Shebu connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Shebu throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Shebu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Shebu doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hootenanny counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tavon Shebu. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Hootenanny gets caught napping as Shebu dives in and scores a takedown. Hootenanny manages to retain guard.
Shebu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shebu throwing strikes from guard but Hootenanny blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shebu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shebu throwing strikes but missing.
Shebu lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hootenanny wants to stand but Shebu is controlling the position. #T2#
Shebu working some strikes from top position.
Hootenanny is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Shebu throws a big elbow that misses.
Shebu is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tavon Shebu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shebu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shebu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shebu is in close to Hootenanny's body, working some short punches and elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shebu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shebu scoring with some ground and pound. #T3#
Shebu postures up in Hootenanny's guard and throws a big left but Hootenanny blocks it.
Shebu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hootenanny works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hootenanny is looking to stand up but Shebu isn't so interested in that idea.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shebu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shebu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shebu throwing strikes but missing.
Shebu throws a big right hand that misses.
Shebu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shebu landing some decent shots from guard.
Shebu with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#ES2#
Hootenanny is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T4#
Hootenanny working hard to break the clinch.#TD#
Shebu has Hootenanny pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Shebu pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hootenanny tumbling to the mat - Shebu dives into Hootenanny's guard.
Shebu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shebu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shebu throws a big elbow that misses.
Shebu is looking to work some ground and pound but Hootenanny has wrist control.
Hootenanny is looking to stand up but Shebu isn't so interested in that idea.
Shebu throws an elbow that misses. Hootenanny uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Shebu's guard. Nice move by Hootenanny!#REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#ES#
Shebu pushes Hootenanny off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tavon Shebu dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Hootenanny displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shebu.
Hootenanny keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hootenanny leaves Shebu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tavon Shebu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shebu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hootenanny circles away.#TD#
Shebu dives in and scores a takedown into Hootenanny's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shebu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hootenanny swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shebu content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hootenanny wants to get back to his feet but Shebu is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Shebu's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hootenanny is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Shebu is controlling him.
Shebu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shebu throws a strike but Hootenanny rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Shebu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Shebu trying to keep a closed guard but Hootenanny is proving a slippery customer.
Shebu 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.
Hootenanny wants to get up but he can't break Shebu's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Shebu pulls Hootenanny in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Shebu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shebu on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shebu tries to get out of the position.
Hootenanny won't allow Shebu to get back to his feet.
Shebu 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.
Shebu wants to stand and escape but Hootenanny is having none of it.
Hootenanny stopping the sweep attempt from Shebu.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shebu takes one to the side of the head.
#TD#
Shebu shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Shebu was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hootenanny throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shebu misses with a takedown attempt
letting Hootenanny counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Shebu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hootenanny's waist but Hootenanny gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shebu off to one side.
Shebu with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hootenanny counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD#
Shebu scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hootenanny throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Shebu shoots for a takedown but Hootenanny saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hootenanny throws the left hand but Shebu avoids the punch easily.
Shebu has his takedown stuffed
letting Hootenanny counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shebu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Shebu shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T4#
Hootenanny is looking to stand up but Shebu isn't so interested in that idea.
Shebu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Shebu is looking to advance position but Hootenanny has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB##SU2#
Hootenanny is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Hootenanny connects with a right hand. Shebu shakes it off.
Ozkar Hootenanny is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shebu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hootenanny.
Shebu is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hootenanny sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shebu misses with a takedown attempt - Hootenanny sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ozkar Hootenanny has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice takedown defense from Hootenanny. No joy for Shebu on that attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ozkar Hootenanny comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shebu has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tavon Shebu!
After the big win, Tavon Shebu made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Vanguard Athletics and Laundry and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
BFC CHRISTMAS BASH
Date: Dec 24, 2020 |
#R1#
Wilheim displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shebu.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shebu. Wilheim does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Shebu looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wilheim pushes Shebu off and gets back to his feet.
Wilheim fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shebu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shebu fails to land the takedown.
Wilheim throws a jab when Shebu was well out of range.
Shebu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wilheim to score with a decent uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shebu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Shebu shoots in for a takedown but Wilheim shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tavon Shebu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shebu throws a lazy right hand but Wilheim sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wilheim lands an overhand right.
Wilheim throws a body shot but no joy.
Shebu shoots for a takedown but Wilheim saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Shebu takes one to the side of the head.
A big left from Wilheim misses.
Heinrich Wilheim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilheim clobbers Shebu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Shebu slips a straight right by Wilheim.
Wilheim misses the jab.#TD#
Wilheim gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Shebu to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB2#
Wilheim is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shebu is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Shebu stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Wilheim throws up his legs and catches Shebu in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Shebu tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Wilheim! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Heinrich Wilheim! |
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Event:
BFC BLOODBATH 5
Date: Nov 20, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Shebu gets caught flat footed, as Da Silva shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Shebu is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Da Silva dives into side control.
Shebu felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#REVB#
Da Silva is chipping away with strikes.
Shebu tries to bench press Da Silva off him but Da Silva keeps the position.
Da Silva tries to score with some ground and pound. Shebu controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Da Silva misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Da Silva working the head with strikes.
Da Silva 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.
Shebu is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Shebu wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Shebu gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shebu manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Shebu wants to sweep but no luck.
Shebu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Da Silva.
Shebu seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#T1#
Shebu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Shebu working the head and body with strikes.
Shebu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Da Silva's head.
Da Silva gets full guard.
Shebu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shebu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shebu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Da Silva keeping full guard, as Shebu tries to pass.
Da Silva is controlling Shebu's posture.
Shebu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shebu throwing strikes but missing.
Shebu throwing strikes from guard but Da Silva blocks nicely. #T2#
Da Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
Da Silva is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Shebu is controlling him.
Shebu postures up in Da Silva's guard and throws a big left but Da Silva blocks it.
Shebu is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Shebu is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Shebu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Da Silva is keeping the position for now.
Shebu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Da Silva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Da Silva looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Shebu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Da Silva is one step ahead there.
Shebu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Shebu controlling Da Silva's posture.
Da Silva works over Shebu with some ground and pound from guard.
Shebu has control of Da Silva's left arm, preventing Da Silva from doing any damage.
Da Silva postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Da Silva prevents Shebu from getting back to his feet.
Shebu pulls Da Silva in to control the position.
Da Silva preventing the sweep.
Da Silva throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Da Silva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #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.
Da Silva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Da Silva working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Da Silva won't allow Shebu to get back to his feet.
Shebu wants to sweep here but Da Silva controlling him for the moment.
Shebu controls Da Silva momentarily but Da Silva frees himself.
Shebu lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Da Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
Da Silva pulls Shebu in to control the position.
Da Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shebu is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Shebu throws a big elbow that misses.
Shebu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Da Silva is keeping the position for now.
Da Silva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shebu manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Gilbert Johnson Da Silva will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Shebu connects with a jab.
Shebu thumps Da Silva with a low kick.
Shebu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Da Silva shoots for a double leg takedown but Shebu sprawls well. He's pushed Da Silva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Da Silva fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Shebu sprawls well initially but Da Silva persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Shebu tries to get to full guard but Da Silva has control of the leg.
Shebu tries to kick Da Silva off but Da Silva keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Da Silva throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Shebu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gilbert Johnson Da Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#ES2#
Shebu manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Da Silva keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Da Silva wants to take the fight to the mat but Shebu manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Shebu - that landed with a thud.
Shebu stops a takedown attempt from Da Silva.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gilbert Johnson Da Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shebu lands an uppercut.
Shebu stalling in the clinch.
#T1#
Shebu scores with a shot to the side of Da Silva's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shebu.
Shebu lands a good knee to the midsection. Da Silva won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Da Silva takes a knee to the side of the body.
Shebu working Da Silva over with knees to the body.
Da Silva looking for a takedown.
The referee is keeping an eye on Shebu - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Shebu using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Shebu.
Shebu unloads a knee to the mid-section. Da Silva lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees in the clinch landing for Shebu.
Shebu lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Shebu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shebu landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Shebu landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A short uppercut from Shebu.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shebu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shebu using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tavon Shebu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2#
Shebu lands a nice uppercut.
Shebu is struggling to control the position.
Shebu lands a body punch.
Shebu landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Shebu controlling the action here for a moment.
Shebu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shebu landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Shebu scores with a shot to the side of Da Silva's head.
Shebu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shebu presses Da Silva against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Da Silva tries for a takedown. No joy.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shebu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shebu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shebu landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Shebu landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#T3#
Shebu lands with a short shot to the head.
Shebu landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A right hand to the body from Shebu.
A right handed body shot lands from Shebu.
Shebu is struggling to control the position.
Shebu landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A short body shot lands from Shebu as the two fighters clinch.
Shebu pushes Da Silva back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shebu stalling in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Shebu.
The referee calls for Shebu to work.
Come on Shebu - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Shebu stalling in the clinch.
Da Silva drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shebu lands with a left to the head. #T4#
Still in the clinch, Shebu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shebu lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shebu is working Da Silva over against the cage.
Shebu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shebu lands a body shot.
Shebu lands a nice uppercut.
Shebu cracks Da Silva with a nice body shot.
Shebu is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Da Silva is looking for a takedown.
Shebu taking a breather.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Shebu on the inside.
Shebu working Da Silva over with knees to the body.
Shebu scores with a shot to the side of Da Silva's head.
Shebu stalling in the clinch.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Tavon Shebu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Da Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Shebu lands with a straight right. Da Silva didn't see that one coming.
Shebu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Da Silva shoots for a takedown but Shebu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Shebu slaps away a takedown attempt from Da Silva, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice uppercut lands for Shebu. That snapped Da Silva's head back.
#CL2#
Shebu drives through and clinches with Da Silva against the cage.
Shebu stalling against the cage.
Shebu works on Da Silva's body with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Da Silva drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shebu pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gilbert Johnson Da Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva darts in looking for a takedown but Shebu gets double underhooks and turns Da Silva into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shebu, as that shot connected.
Da Silva on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Shebu connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
Da Silva on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Both fighters circling a little - Shebu finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Gilbert Johnson Da Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shebu lands an overhand right.
Da Silva shoots for a takedown but Shebu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Shebu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL2#
Shebu pushes Da Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
Da Silva tries to pull guard but Shebu won't allow it.
Shebu lands a body shot.
Shebu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shebu utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Shebu lands a knee to the body.
Shebu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short right from Shebu on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shebu will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Da Silva up against the cage.
Shebu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Da Silva backwards. #T2#
Da Silva takes a knee to the side of the body.
A hook to the body from Shebu.
Shebu utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nice body punch from Shebu.
Shebu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shebu lands a shoulder strike.
Shebu prevents a takedown attempt there.
Shebu lands a body punch.
Shebu digs a right hand underneath Da Silva's ribcage. Da Silva let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shebu unloads a knee to the mid-section. Da Silva lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A shot in the inside from Shebu.
Shebu unloads a knee to the mid-section. Da Silva lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A nice left hand lands by Shebu.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shebu. #T3#
A body shot lands from Shebu.
A nice left hand lands by Shebu.
Shebu scores a nice knee to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shebu.
Shebu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shebu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shebu controlling the action here for a moment.
Da Silva tries for a takedown but Shebu manages to get underhooks.
Shebu lands with a left to the head.
Shebu has Da Silva pressed against the cage.
Shebu lands a nice shot to the body.
Shebu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Da Silva or not.
A short body shot lands from Shebu as the two fighters clinch.
Shebu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shebu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Da Silva or not. #T4#
Shebu lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shebu lands a good knee to the midsection. Da Silva won't want to take too many of those.
Knees in the clinch landing for Shebu.
Shebu unloads a knee to the mid-section. Da Silva lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Shebu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Da Silva tries for a takedown but Shebu manages to get underhooks.
Shebu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shebu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shebu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shebu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Shebu pushes Da Silva back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shebu lands a nice shot to the body.
Shebu avoiding damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shebu is leaning against Da Silva and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Shebu.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tavon Shebu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shebu has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 26:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 26:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 26:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tavon Shebu!
After the big win, Tavon Shebu made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Vanguard Athletics and Laundry and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
BFC FIGHT NIGHT 6
Date: Oct 23, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shebu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shebu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A counter left hand to the body from Smith misses its target.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shebu steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Shebu has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Smith is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Shebu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith .
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Shebu drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shebu is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Shebu throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shebu is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shebu postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Shebu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smith on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Smith tries to get out of the position.
Shebu scoring with punches to the head and body.
Shebu working some strikes from top position.
Shebu is working Smith over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Shebu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shebu tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Shebu postures up and lands a big shot to Smith 's brow.
Shebu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shebu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Shebu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shebu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Shebu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Smith is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Shebu changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Smith looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Shebu in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Shebu throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Shebu working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Shebu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smith parries the strikes from Shebu easily there. Shebu is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Smith to escape.
Shebu lands a few punches from side control.#T2#
Shebu lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Shebu working the ground and pound but Smith is defending the strikes.
Smith takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Shebu lands a few punches from side control.
Shebu tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Shebu in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
An elbow from Shebu crashes against the mat.
Smith taking punishment in the form of punches.
Shebu working the head with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shebu creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Shebu throws an elbow but Smith slips to the side and avoids it well.
Shebu scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Smith to see if he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shebu cracks Smith with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Shebu is chipping away with strikes.
#T3#
Shebu creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Smith avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Shebu.
Shebu throws a strike aimed at the side of Smith 's head but Smith avoids it well.
The strikes coming from Shebu are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Shebu landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Shebu lands a few punches from side control.
Shebu works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Shebu lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Shebu is putting a hurting on Smith here, landing some big shots from side control.
Shebu grinds an elbow into Smith 's temple.
Shebu scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Smith to see if he's OK.
Smith taking punishment in the form of punches.
Shebu landing strikes. #T4#
Smith takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#ROC2#Smith is rocked!
Shebu lands an elbow.
Oh Smith is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shebu misses with the ground and pound.
Smith seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shebu working the ground and pound.
Shebu scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Smith to see if he's OK.
Shebu cracks Smith with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Smith takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Shebu cracks Smith with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Shebu cracks Smith with a big elbow.
Shebu scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Smith to see if he's OK.
Shebu working the head with strikes.
Shebu connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Smith some visible discomfort.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shebu looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Smith is avoiding damage well.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Tavon Shebu dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Shebu shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Shebu thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.
Shebu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smith defending well though.
Smith avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shebu.
Shebu tries to pass the half guard into mount. Smith knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Shebu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smith defending well though.
Smith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shebu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shebu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Shebu lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shebu missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Shebu is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Smith avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shebu.
Shebu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smith on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Shebu takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Shebu landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Shebu has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Smith takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Shebu scoring with strikes but Smith is staying in there.
Shebu landing shots from mount.
Shebu landing strikes from the mount.#T2#
Shebu is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Shebu punishing his opponent with strikes.
Smith is bucking up trying to escape but Shebu cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Smith takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Shebu's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tavon Shebu!
Tavon Shebu made sure to mention his sponsor, Vanguard Athletics and Laundry in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
BFC Swimmer Birthday Bash 1
Date: Sep 13, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marcellini misses with a left hand
and Shebu counters with a thumping low kick.
Marcellini misses with a head kick.
Marcellini swings widly with a right hand
and Shebu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marcellini swats away the attempt to clinch by Shebu.
Shebu blocks a head kick by Marcellini .
Shebu tries to close the distance and clinch but Marcellini swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Marcellini was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Marcellini jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Shebu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shebu has a couple of punches blocked by Marcellini .
Shebu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marcellini blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shebu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shebu tries a body shot but Marcellini blocks it.
Shebu misses with the head strike.
Shebu misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shebu controlling the action here for a moment.
Marcellini throws an elbow that misses.
#BC#
Marcellini breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shebu slips a straight right by Marcellini .
Shebu tries to clinch but Marcellini is having none of it. #T1##CL2#
Shebu clinches.
Shebu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shebu trying to land knees to the body.
Marcellini managing to block the knees to the body from Shebu.
Shebu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Marcellini is defending well for now.
Shebu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Marcellini .
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marcellini .
Marcellini tries to land a knee to the head but Shebu blocks with his arms.
Marcellini definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shebu is leaning against Marcellini and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shebu blocks an elbow strike from Marcellini .
A body shot lands from Shebu.
Marcellini lands with a light punch inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Shebu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Marcellini managing to block the knees to the body from Shebu.
#BC#
Marcellini breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shebu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marcellini swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Marcellini bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marcellini throws a hook to the side of Shebu's head but Shebu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shebu tries to clinch up but Marcellini circles away and keeps his distance.
Marcellini throws a counter high kick but Shebu was just alert enough to avoid it.
Shebu slips under a jab.
Marcellini connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT#It looks like Tavon Shebu has been cut.#T2#
Marcellini keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Shebu clinches up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Marcellini .
Shebu taking a breather.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marcellini creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Marcellini misses with a knee strike.
Shebu tries to work over Marcellini 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shebu stalling in the clinch but Marcellini improves position.
A short right from Shebu.
Marcellini managing to block the knees to the body from Shebu.
Shebu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Marcellini avoids it.
Shebu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Marcellini lands a left hand.
Marcellini lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Marcellini .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marcellini .
Marcellini makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Marcellini misses with an elbow over the top.
Shebu can't find room to land a body shot as Marcellini controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Marcellini .
#BC#
Marcellini 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shebu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Marcellini manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Marcellini lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shebu at a distance.
Marcellini lands a jab to the head.
Shebu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marcellini ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shebu moves away.
Marcellini 's corner calls for a 1-2. Marcellini obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #ROC#Shebu is rocked!
Marcellini ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Shebu's jaw. Shebu's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Marcellini does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rolando Marcellini ! |
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Event:
BFC 16: Rodrigues Vs. Lane
Date: Jul 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Dos Santos looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shebu can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dos Santos working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #ES2#
Shebu kicks Dos Santos off and gets back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shebu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dos Santos tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Shebu manages to circle out of the way.
Shebu sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Dos Santos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've been hearing reports that Dos Santos has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#CL2#
Shebu has managed to clinch.
Shebu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dos Santos is working for takedown but Shebu is calmly controlling the position for now.
Shebu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Shebu on the inside.
Dos Santos blocks an uppercut.
Dos Santos managing to block the knees to the body from Shebu.
Dos Santos lands a hook that snaps the head of Shebu backwards.
Dos Santos is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shebu is defending well.
Dos Santos tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T1#
The referee is keeping an eye on Shebu - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A head punch on the inside from Shebu fails to land.
The referee calls for Shebu to work.
Shebu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shebu is leaning against Dos Santos and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shebu taking a breather.
Shebu missing with knees to the body.
Shebu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dos Santos tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shebu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dos Santos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dos Santos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dos Santos has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shebu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorge Dos Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dos Santos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dos Santos tries to pull guard but Shebu forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dos Santos managing to block the knees to the body from Shebu.
#T2#
Shebu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Shebu.
Shebu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dos Santos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shebu throws a punch but it's blocked by Dos Santos.
Shebu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shebu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shebu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dos Santos crunches a lovely knee into Shebu's ribcage.
Shebu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dos Santos is defending well for now.
Dos Santos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Shebu on the inside.
Shebu lands with a left to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Shebu.
Dos Santos taking a breather.
Shebu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dos Santos.
Shebu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shebu utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T3#
Shebu is trying to maintain a safe position but Dos Santos gets an underhook and turns Shebu into the cage.#TD#
Dos Santos is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Shebu can't fight it off and eventually Dos Santos manages to take the fight to the floor. Shebu looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shebu looking for a sweep. Not yet Shebu, not yet.
Shebu wants to stand and escape but Dos Santos is having none of it.
Shebu wants to sweep but no luck.
Dos Santos landing with the ground and pound.
Dos Santos chips away with some ground and pound.
Dos Santos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shebu lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Dos Santos is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Shebu lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4#
Shebu working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Dos Santos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dos Santos working a defensive guard here.
Shebu lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Shebu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dos Santos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dos Santos keeping full guard, as Shebu tries to pass.
Shebu landing some decent shots from guard.
Shebu with a nice head shot there.
Shebu working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Shebu throws a big elbow that misses.
Shebu with a nice head shot there.
Shebu working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Tavon Shebu dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Shebu tries to close the distance and clinch but Dos Santos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dos Santos.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dos Santos is defended easily by Shebu.#CL2#
Shebu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Shebu obliges.
Shebu presses Dos Santos against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shebu lands a body punch.
Dos Santos misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shebu.
Tavon Shebu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Shebu just leaning against Dos Santos, taking a breather.
Shebu lands with a short shot to the head.
Dos Santos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shebu slowing the pace effectively.#T1#
Dos Santos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shebu lands a nice uppercut.
Shebu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shebu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dos Santos backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Shebu.
Shebu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dos Santos scores with a shot to the side of Shebu's head.
Dos Santos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shebu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shebu pushes Dos Santos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dos Santos wants a takedown.
Shebu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dos Santos blocking some punches.
Shebu's coach down at Canucks Combat Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Shebu's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Shebu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dos Santos is defending well for now.
Shebu misses with the head strike.
Dos Santos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shebu throws a punch but it's blocked by Dos Santos.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shebu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shebu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
Shebu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dos Santos backwards.
Shebu lands a hook that snaps the head of Dos Santos backwards.
Dos Santos misses with a punch to the body.
Shebu is trying to stall.
Dos Santos can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorge Dos Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shebu lands an uppercut.
Dos Santos avoiding damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shebu controlling the action here for a moment.
Shebu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dos Santos avoids it.
Dos Santos managing to block the knees to the body from Shebu.
Shebu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dos Santos has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shebu after a bit of a struggle.
Shebu looking to stall.
Shebu scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
Shebu stalling against the cage.
Shebu crunches a lovely knee into Dos Santos's ribcage.
Dos Santos is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shebu is defending well.
Shebu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dos Santos avoiding damage as Shebu throws knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Shebu.
Shebu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dos Santos.
Shebu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dos Santos is defending well for now.
Shebu lands with a light punch inside.
Dos Santos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shebu works on Dos Santos's body with a couple of short punches.
Dos Santos avoiding damage as Shebu throws knees to the body.
#BC#
Dos Santos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shebu wants to clinch.#T4#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dos Santos!
Dos Santos throws an overhand right that lands on Shebu's shoulder, as Shebu tries to avoid the shot.
Dos Santos shoots in looking for a takedown. Shebu tries to sprawl out of it but Dos Santos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shebu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tavon Shebu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Shebu closes the distance and pushes Dos Santos back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shebu.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Tavon Shebu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Dos Santos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Shebu pushes Dos Santos up against the cage in a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dos Santos goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shebu prevents it.
Dos Santos managing to block the knees to the body from Shebu.
Dos Santos wants to break the clinch but can't.
Shebu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shebu trying to land knees to the body.
Dos Santos is working for takedown but Shebu is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dos Santos prevents a body shot from Shebu.
Shebu gets underhooks to prevent Dos Santos's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorge Dos Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dos Santos looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shebu unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dos Santos lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A shot in the inside from Shebu.
Shebu stalls.
Shebu tries to throw a body punch but Dos Santos avoids it by throwing Shebu back against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shebu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dos Santos is defending well for now.#T1#
Shebu lands with a right to the head.
The referee calls for Dos Santos to work.
Shebu lands an uppercut.
Dos Santos wants a takedown but no success here.
Shebu prevents a takedown attempt there.
Shebu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dos Santos is defending well for now.
Shebu dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Shebu prevents the takedown attempt.
Shebu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shebu is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Shebu lands a right hand.
Dos Santos is trying to pull guard but Shebu turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Shebu's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T2#
Dos Santos changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shebu fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Shebu takes the fight into the clinch.
Shebu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dos Santos backwards.
Shebu lands an uppercut.
Shebu just leaning against Dos Santos, taking a breather.
Shebu stalling.
Dos Santos is looking to control Shebu's arms but Shebu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dos Santos has his back to the cage.
Shebu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dos Santos avoids it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shebu lands with a left to the head.
Dos Santos blocks a body shot from Shebu.
Shebu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dos Santos.#T3#
Shebu scores with a shot to the side of Dos Santos's head.
Shebu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dos Santos is defending well for now.
A short uppercut from Shebu.
Shebu lands with a short shot to the head.
Dos Santos is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shebu is defending well.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shebu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shebu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dos Santos avoids it.
Shebu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shebu prevents a body shot from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos is working for takedown but Shebu is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dos Santos managing to block the knees to the body from Shebu.
Shebu missing with knees to the body.
Shebu slowing the pace effectively.
Jorge Dos Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dos Santos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shebu misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD#
Dos Santos decides to pull guard.
Shebu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dos Santos is keeping the position for now.
Shebu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4##SUB#
Shebu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Shebu postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Dos Santos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shebu defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shebu content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Dos Santos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shebu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shebu lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Shebu landing some decent shots from guard.
Shebu landing with the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tavon Shebu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shebu 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tavon Shebu!
Tavon Shebu thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
BFC 12: Bitch Vs. Thompson
Date: Jun 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Shebu shoots in and gets a takedown into Taketa's guard.
Taketa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shebu manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Taketa wants to pass the guard but Shebu is keeping the position.
Shebu has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Shebu manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Shebu lands with a short shot to the head.
Shebu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Taketa misses with a body punch.
Shebu is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Taketa is defending well.
Taketa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shebu tries to score a body lock takedown but Taketa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shebu working aggressively here.
Shebu wants a takedown but no success here.
Shoda Taketa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tavon Shebu.
Shebu drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Taketa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T1#
Shebu lands with a short shot to the head.
Taketa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Taketa is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Taketa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD2#
Shebu has clasped his hands together around Taketa's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Taketa gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Taketa regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Shebu.
Shebu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Taketa trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shebu stopping the sweep attempt from Taketa.
Shebu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shebu throws a big right hand that misses. #ES#
Taketa wriggles free and stands up.
Taketa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shebu was well out of range. Poor timing from Taketa.
Shoda Taketa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taketa moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#It looks like Tavon Shebu has been cut.#CL2#
Shebu moves into the clinch.#T2##TD2#
Shebu lands a takedown into guard.
Taketa looking for a sweep. Not yet Taketa, not yet.
Taketa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Shebu works over Taketa with some ground and pound from guard.
Shebu won't allow Taketa to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shebu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Taketa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shebu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shebu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shebu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shebu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Taketa trying to control the position.
Shebu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Shebu throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Shoda Taketa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Shebu closes the distance and clinches.
Shebu's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Taketa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Taketa gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shebu.
Taketa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Taketa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shebu is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Shebu has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Taketa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Shebu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Taketa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shebu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Taketa is trying to break the clinch but Shebu has him pressed against the cage.
Taketa wants to get back to striking at distance but Shebu won't allow it.
#T4#
A head punch on the inside from Taketa fails to land.
Shebu avoids the elbow strike from Taketa, against the cage.
Shebu has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Taketa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Shebu is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Taketa pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Shebu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Taketa.
Shebu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shebu is looking for a takedown.
Shebu looks winded!
Shebu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Taketa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#TD2#
Shebu wants the takedown. Taketa is fighting it off but Shebu persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Taketa's guard against the cage.#ES#
Taketa pushes Shebu off and scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taketa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Taketa wants it to stay on the feet.
Taketa throws a right and a left that Shebu avoids nicely.
Shebu keeps the fight on the outside.
Shebu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Taketa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shebu tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Taketa defends well and Shebu ends up having to push Taketa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Taketa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Good shot there by Taketa.
Taketa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Shoda Taketa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tavon Shebu's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Shebu is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Shebu scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Shebu landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Taketa trying to control here.
Taketa on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Shebu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Taketa trying to control here.
Taketa wants to improve his position but Shebu is controlling well.
Ground and pound from Shebu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taketa tries to kick Shebu off but Shebu keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nice strikes from Shebu there.
Tavon Shebu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shebu trying to pass the guard but Taketa defending well.
Shebu missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Shebu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Taketa defending well though. #T1#
Shebu working the head and body with strikes.
Shebu throwing shots but Taketa is blocking nicely.
Taketa is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Coffee Shop, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Taketa moves into full guard.
Shebu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shebu throws a big right hand that misses.
Shebu wants to pass the guard but Taketa is keeping the position.
Shebu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Shebu preventing the sweep. #ES#
Taketa manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Shebu wants a takedown.
Shebu drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Taketa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Shebu is breathing heavily.
Taketa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Taketa prevents a body shot from Shebu.
Taketa tries a body shot but Shebu blocks it.
#TD2#
Shebu is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Taketa can't fight it off and eventually Shebu manages to take the fight to the floor. Taketa looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Taketa pushes Shebu off and scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Taketa scores with a hook to the body.#TD2#
Shebu has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Taketa regains guard immediately. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Taketa manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Shebu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shebu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Taketa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tavon Shebu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Shebu prevents Taketa from breaking the clinch.#T3#
Shebu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Taketa is defending well for now.#TD2#
Shebu tightens his grip and picks Taketa up, before dumping him to the ground. Taketa manages to land in guard.
Taketa is trying to keep Shebu in close.
Shebu scoring with punches to the head and body.
Taketa looking to control.
Taketa wants to sweep but no luck.
Shebu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Shebu throws a strike but Taketa rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Taketa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shebu swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Shebu wants to sweep but no luck.
Shebu keeping moving, preventing Taketa from controlling successfully.
Shebu is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Taketa is controlling him.
Shebu keeping moving, preventing Taketa from controlling successfully.
Shebu is controlling Taketa's posture.
Shebu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Taketa trying to control the position from guard on top but Shebu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Taketa throws a big right hand that misses.
Shebu seems keen to control Taketa's posture.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Shoda Taketa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tavon Shebu's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Taketa punishes Shebu's body with a nice straight punch.#TD2#
Shebu shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Taketa's guard.#ES#
Taketa manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Taketa throws a punch but it's blocked by Shebu.
Taketa blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Shebu fails to land.
Taketa managing to block the knees to the body from Shebu.
Shebu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shebu wants a takedown.
Taketa can't break the clinch.
Taketa stops a takedown attempt from Shebu.
Taketa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Taketa is trying to break free.
Shebu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Taketa wants to get back to striking at distance but Shebu won't allow it.
Shebu tries for a takedown. No joy.
Shoda Taketa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tavon Shebu.
Taketa has had enough of the clinch but Shebu keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taketa. #T1#
Taketa tries a body shot but Shebu blocks it.
Shebu has Taketa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Taketa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Taketa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Shebu gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #ES#
Taketa manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Taketa shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Shebu eats them both and turns towards Taketa to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Taketa!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shebu tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Taketa defends well and Shebu ends up having to push Taketa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Taketa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Taketa lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Shebu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shebu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Taketa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shebu can do to turn this around?
Shebu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Taketa misses with a double jab.
A punch combination from Taketa misses.
Taketa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Taketa misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Shebu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shebu blocks a body shot from Taketa.
Taketa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tavon Shebu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Shebu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Taketa throws a punch but it's blocked by Shebu.
Shebu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Taketa tries a body shot but Shebu blocks it.
Taketa wants to break free but Shebu has control.
#TD2#
Shebu turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Shebu manages to end up in side control.
Shebu is working Taketa over with some ground and pound from side control.
Taketa manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Shebu not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Taketa wants to get back to his feet.
Taketa trying to control but Shebu postures up.
Shebu thows a huge punch but Taketa dodges it nicely.
Ground and pound from Shebu. #T3#
Taketa trying to control but Shebu postures up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Shebu lands a nice short elbow.
Shebu throws a strike but Taketa avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Shebu is looking to work some ground and pound but Taketa has wrist control.
Taketa wants to sweep here but Shebu controlling him for the moment.
Shebu throws a strike but Taketa rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Shebu is looking to stand up but Taketa isn't so interested in that idea.
Taketa trying to control the position from guard on top but Shebu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Shebu has his foot on Taketa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Taketa works his way back into a safe position though.
Shebu is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Taketa is controlling him.
Shebu is pulling down on Taketa's head. It's preventing any offense from Taketa, at least for the moment.#T4##SUB2#
Shebu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Taketa is aware though and is defending well.
Shebu managing to control the position.
Taketa trying to control the position from guard on top but Shebu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taketa would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Shebu moves into the clinch successfully.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shebu.
Taketa throws a punch but it's blocked by Shebu.
Taketa lands a shoulder strike.
Shebu throws a head punch that misses.
Shoda Taketa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Taketa managing to block the knees to the body from Shebu.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shoda Taketa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Taketa, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shoda Taketa! |
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Event:
BFC 7: Hammer vs. Mendoza
Date: May 23, 2020 |
#R1#
Shebu looks to score with a jab to the body but Field is just out of range.
Shebu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT#
It looks like Andrew Field has been cut.#CL2#
Field gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shebu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Field.
Shebu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Field on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shebu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shebu is struggling to control the position.
Field changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shebu fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Field avoids the head kick by Shebu.
Tavon Shebu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Field shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shebu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Field closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Field goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shebu prevents it.
Tavon Shebu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Field.
Shebu missing with knees to the body.
#T1#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Field is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shebu gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Shebu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Field backwards.
Nice body punch from Shebu.
Shebu missing with knees to the body.
Shebu prevents the takedown attempt.
Shebu lands a left hand.
Field can't get the takedown.
A bit of stalling here from Shebu.
Shebu struggles to land a body shot inside as Field controls his hands.
Field pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#TD2#
Field successfully pulls guard.
Shebu postures up and lands a big shot to Field's brow.
Shebu landing some decent shots from guard.
Shebu keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Field's head.#T2#
Shebu postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Shebu is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Canucks Combat Club that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Field has control of Shebu's left arm, preventing Shebu from doing any damage.
Field has momentary wrist control but Shebu slips an elbow through the middle.
Shebu working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shebu lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Shebu working some strikes from top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Shebu's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Shebu lands a couple of digs.#ROC#
Field is rocked!
Shebu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Field on the ground.
Shebu working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Field's head.
Field is still in real trouble! Can Shebu finish him?
Shebu works over Field with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Field looks winded!
Shebu stands up over Field, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Shebu loads up on a big left hand. Field felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Shebu looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Field can't hide his disappointment, as Shebu celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tavon Shebu!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 980 Round 4
Date: Apr 22, 2020 |
#R1#
Shebu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Palooka thuds his right hand into Shebu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shebu moves in looking to clinch but Palooka pushes him off.
Palooka shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Shebu eats them both and turns towards Palooka to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Palooka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Palooka misses with a hook
and Shebu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shebu doesn't manage to clinch there - Palooka circles away.
Shebu tries to clinch up
and Palooka counters with a straight right hand.
Palooka swats away the attempt to clinch by Shebu.
Nice uppercut lands for Palooka. That snapped Shebu's head back.
Palooka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shebu.
Shebu is looking to clinch but Palooka is avoiding it.
Shebu tries to close the distance and clinch but Palooka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Palooka misses with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shebu closes the distance but Palooka moves to the side
and Palooka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Palooka. Shebu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Palooka misses with a straight left.
Palooka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Palooka looks to throw the jab but Shebu is out of range.
Shebu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shebu tries to clinch but Palooka moves out of range.
Shebu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Palooka.
Shebu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Punchy Palooka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palooka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shebu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Palooka slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Shebu tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Palooka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shebu tries to close the distance and clinch but Palooka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Palooka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shebu blocks a jab.
Shebu is looking to clinch.
Palooka throws the left hand but Shebu avoids the punch easily.
Palooka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shebu tries to clinch but Palooka moves out of range.
Palooka was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shebu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Palooka.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Palooka scores with a decent looking hook.#T2#
Shebu tries to clinch up but Palooka circles away and keeps his distance.
Shebu slips a straight right by Palooka.
Shebu defending well as Palooka loads up on a big left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fight stays on the outside here - Shebu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Shebu rushes Palooka and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Shebu fails to land.
Shebu tries to land knees in the clinch but Palooka avoids the damage to the body.
Palooka blocks a body shot from Shebu.
Shebu has a couple of punches blocked by Palooka.
Knees in the clinch landing for Shebu.
#BC#
Palooka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shebu walks into a stiff left hand from Palooka.
Palooka misses with a wild body shot.
Palooka circles away from the clinch attempt
and Palooka counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Palooka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shebu.
Palooka looks to land a right hand but Shebu moved out of range.
Shebu tries to clinch but Palooka is having none of it.
Palooka is looking to counter punch.
Palooka scores with a nice right hand.
Palooka throws a series of punches but Shebu moves out of range.
Palooka moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromShebu.
Palooka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shebu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL2#
Shebu clinches up with Palooka and pushes him back against the cage.
Shebu missing with knees to the body.
Palooka working hard to break the clinch.
Palooka blocks an uppercut.
Palooka pressing his opponent against the cage.
Palooka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shebu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4#
Shebu is stalling here.
Palooka avoiding damage as Shebu throws knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shebu.
Shebu tries to land knees in the clinch but Palooka avoids the damage to the body.
A short uppercut from Shebu.
Shebu swings wildly with an uppercut but Palooka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shebu stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Palooka slows down the pace here.
Palooka blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shebu stalling the fight.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Punchy Palooka dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Palooka throws a nice looking combination but Shebu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shebu ducks under a wild hook from Palooka.
A big left from Palooka misses.
Shebu tries to clinch but Palooka is having none of it.
Palooka misses with a body shot.
Shebu slips a straight right by Palooka.#CL2#
Shebu takes the fight into the clinch.
Shebu misses with a punch on the inside.
Shebu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Palooka is defending well for now.
Palooka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shebu can do to turn this around?
Palooka managing to block the knees to the body from Shebu.
#BC#
Palooka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Punchy Palooka is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palooka tests Shebu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A slow jab from Palooka misses its intended target.
Palooka throws a looping overhand right but Shebu ducks down to avoid it.
Shebu throws a big counter head kick but Palooka avoids it with no problem.
Palooka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Palooka connects with a jab.
Shebu doesn't manage to clinch there - Palooka circles away.
#T1#
Palooka connects with a body shot that sends Shebu's belly button to the back.
Palooka catches Shebu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Palooka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Palooka misses with a looping right.
Palooka throws a lazy uppercut
and Shebu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Palooka thinking.
Palooka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shebu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shebu tries to close the distance and clinch but Palooka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Palooka scores with a jab to the jaw.
Palooka stuns Shebu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Palooka with a jab.
Shebu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shebu tries to clinch up but Palooka circles away and keeps his distance.
Palooka throws a hook but Shebu avoids it easily.
Shebu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Palooka.
Palooka lands a head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shebu defending well as Palooka loads up on a big left hand. #T2##CL2#
Shebu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shebu can't find room to land a body shot as Palooka controls the action.
Shebu looking to slow down the pace here.
Shebu trying to land knees to the body.
Shebu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shebu tries to land knees in the clinch but Palooka avoids the damage to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Shebu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shebu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Palooka.
Palooka blocking some punches.
Palooka lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Palooka avoiding damage as Shebu throws knees to the body.
Shebu tries to land knees in the clinch but Palooka avoids the damage to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Shebu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Shebu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Palooka is defending well for now.
Shebu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Palooka effectively controlling the action here.
Shebu tries to work over Palooka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Palooka blocks an uppercut.
Shebu tries to land knees in the clinch but Palooka avoids the damage to the body.
Palooka is pushing Shebu up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Shebu throws a head punch that misses.
Palooka stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Palooka managing to block the knees to the body from Shebu.
Shebu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shebu.
Shebu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shebu is trying to stall.
Shebu misses with a punch on the inside.
Palooka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shebu backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Palooka.
Shebu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shebu stalling.
Palooka manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Palooka stalls.
Palooka stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Palooka seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Punchy Palooka dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Sloppy strikes from Palooka. Those never looked like landing.
Palooka throws out a loose jab but Shebu uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shebu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shebu wants to clinch up but Palooka keeps it at a distance.
Nice body punch from Palooka.
Shebu looks to clinch
and Palooka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shebu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Palooka is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Shebu is looking to clinch but Palooka is avoiding it.
Palooka throws a jab but it's blocked by Shebu. #CL2#
Shebu rushes Palooka and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palooka looking to slow down the pace here.
Shebu tries to work over Palooka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shebu misses with the head strike.
Palooka is trying to force a seperation but Shebu has the dominant position.#T1#
Shebu tries to throw a body punch but Palooka avoids it by throwing Shebu back against the cage.
Shebu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Palooka.
Palooka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shebu misses with the head strike.
Shebu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shebu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Palooka or not.
Shebu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shebu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Palooka breaks the clinch.
Shebu has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A big right from Palooka misses.
Shebu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shebu slips under a jab from Palooka.#CL2#
Shebu moves into the clinch successfully.
Shebu misses with the head strike.
Palooka is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tavon Shebu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Shebu misses with the head strike.
Shebu throws a punch but it's blocked by Palooka.
Palooka tries to circle away but Shebu has him pinned against the cage.
Shebu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shebu lands a right hand.
Tavon Shebu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Shebu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Palooka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Palooka blocking some punches.
Shebu throws a punch but it's blocked by Palooka.
Shebu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Palooka.
Palooka managing to block the knees to the body from Shebu.
Shebu is struggling to control the position.
Shebu tries to throw a body punch but Palooka avoids it by throwing Shebu back against the cage. #T3#
Shebu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Palooka.
Nice body punch from Shebu.
Palooka displaying some good clinch control by pressing Shebu up against the cage.
The referee calls for Palooka to work.
#BC#
Palooka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Palooka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shebu is looking to clinch.
Shebu tries to clinch but Palooka moves away
and Palooka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shebu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Palooka connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shebu. Shebu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Punchy Palooka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Shebu swings widly with a right hand
and Palooka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shebu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Palooka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shebu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shebu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Palooka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Palooka throwing a counter right hand but Shebu manages to avoid it.
A cross from Palooka lands.
Shebu is looking to clinch.
Shebu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Palooka misses with a double jab
and Shebu counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shebu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shebu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shebu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Palooka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Palooka throws a right hand that Shebu ducks under and follows up with a left that Shebu also avoids with ease.
Shebu shapes to counter with a head kick.
Shebu tries a head kick but it misses.
A big right from Shebu misses.
A lazy left from Palooka finds it's target.#CL2#
Shebu closes the distance and clinches.
Palooka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Punchy Palooka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Palooka, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight for Punchy Palooka!
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Punchy Palooka!
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight for Punchy Palooka!
Punchy Palooka wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Punchy Palooka 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:
QFC Tournament 980 Round 3
Date: Apr 21, 2020 |
#R1##CL2#
Shebu forces Tas back against the cage and clinches.
Tas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shebu.
Shebu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tas avoids it.
Tas has had enough of the clinch but Shebu keeps him there for the moment.
Tas avoiding damage as Shebu throws knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Shebu.
Shebu trying to land knees to the body.
Shebu can't find room to land a body shot as Tas controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Shebu as the two fighters clinch.
Tas blocks an uppercut.
Shebu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shebu missing with knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Shebu - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tas is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shebu gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shebu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shebu trying to land knees to the body.
Shebu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shebu lands a left hand.
Tas landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#T1##TD#
Tas ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Tas no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Tas is trying to control the position but Shebu postures up.
Tas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shebu throws a big right hand that misses.
Tas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shebu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shebu lands a couple of elbows.
Tas working a defensive guard here.
Shebu landing some decent shots from guard.
Shebu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shebu throwing strikes but missing.
Shebu keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tas's head.#T2#
Shebu working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tas's head.
Shebu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shebu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tas works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tas really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL2#
Shebu drives through and clinches with Tas against the cage.
Shebu swings wildly with an uppercut but Tas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shebu misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shebu.
Tas is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shebu gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Tas works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Tas won't allow Shebu to sweep him here.
Shebu wants to get back to his feet but Tas passes into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shebu wants to improve his position but Tas is controlling well.
Tas wants to get back to his feet.
#T3#
Shebu is concentrating on defense, preventing Tas from advancing position.
Shebu's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Shebu 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.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tas working the head and body with strikes.
Shebu is trying is best to control the position here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shebu can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tas is trying to control. Shebu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #ES2#
Shebu makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Shebu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tas paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Tas tries to keep at a distance but Shebu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Shebu lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Tas.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Tavon Shebu dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Shebu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shebu missing with knees to the body.
Tas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shebu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good body shot from Shebu.
Shebu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tas is trying to pull guard but Shebu turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Tas jumps guard.
#SUB#
Tas is looking for a triangle but Shebu pushes his legs off easily.
Shebu lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Shebu chips away with some ground and pound.
Shebu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shebu is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shebu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shebu connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Shebu looking to pass the guard.
Shebu is working Tas over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Shebu scoring with some ground and pound.
Shebu lands a couple of digs.
Shebu lands a couple of elbows.
Shebu is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tas wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tas is trying to control the position but Shebu postures up.
Tas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shebu lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tas is controlling Shebu's posture.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Shebu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tas is looking to control Shebu's arms but Shebu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tas has his back to the cage. #T2#
Shebu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shebu stalling the fight.
Shebu will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tas up against the cage.
Shebu is pressed up against the cage. Tas has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shebu down to the mat. Shebu avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Shebu slaps away a takedown attempt from Tas, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Farl Tas. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shebu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shebu displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tas up against the cage.
Shebu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Tas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shebu tries to throw a body punch but Tas avoids it by throwing Shebu back against the cage.
Tas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tas looking for a takedown.
Shebu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tas tries to pull guard but Shebu holds him up against the cage and eventually Tas drops back down to his feet.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Shebu.
Shebu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shebu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shebu is pressed up against the cage. Tas has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shebu down to the mat. Shebu avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Shebu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tas. #CL2#
Shebu takes the fight into the clinch. #T4#
Tas is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shebu to keep the fight standing.
Shebu slows down the pace here.
The referee calls for Shebu to work.
Tas blocks an uppercut.
Shebu unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Shebu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tas or not.
Shebu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shebu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tas is defending well for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shebu slowing the pace effectively.
Shebu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tas backwards.
Tas avoiding damage as Shebu throws knees to the body.
Tas blocking some punches.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Tavon Shebu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Shebu has Tas up against the cage in a clinch.
Tas is trying to force a seperation but Shebu has the dominant position.
Shebu gets underhooks to prevent Tas's takedown attempt.
Tas wants to stall.
Tas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shebu just leaning against Tas, taking a breather.
Shebu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tas slowing the pace effectively.
Tas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shebu just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Shebu.
Shebu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tas putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Shebu in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#BC#
Tas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Shebu moves into the clinch.
Shebu scores with a shot to the side of Tas's head. #T1#
Shebu holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shebu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Shebu.
The referee calls for Shebu to work.
Shebu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shebu is struggling to control the position.
Shebu trying to land knees to the body.
Tavon Shebu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Shebu taking a breather.
Shebu tries to land knees in the clinch but Tas avoids the damage to the body.
Shebu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shebu missing with knees to the body.
#BC#
Tas manages to break the clinch.
Tavon Shebu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2##CL2#
Shebu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Shebu is leaning against Tas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A shot in the inside from Shebu.
A right handed body shot lands from Shebu.
Tas blocks a body shot from Shebu.
Tas looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Farl Tas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shebu has Tas pushed against the cage.
Tas blocking some punches.
Tas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shebu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shebu misses with a punch on the inside.
Shebu tries to land knees in the clinch but Tas avoids the damage to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tas wants a takedown.
Shebu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tas.
#T3#
Shebu misses with a punch on the inside.
Shebu throws a punch but it's blocked by Tas.
Shebu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tas fails to pull guard.
Tas wants to take the fight to the mat but Shebu manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Shebu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tas lands an elbow inside.
Good body shot from Shebu.
A short body shot lands from Shebu as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Shebu on the inside.
Shebu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shebu pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short uppercut from Shebu.
Shebu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tas backwards. #T4#
Tas drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shebu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shebu content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Shebu's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Shebu receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Shebu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Still in the clinch, Shebu scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Shebu fails to land.
Tas avoiding damage as Shebu throws knees to the body.
Farl Tas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tas missing with knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tavon Shebu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shebu 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 Dean Styles scores the fight for Tavon Shebu!
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight for Tavon Shebu!
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Tavon Shebu!
Tavon Shebu wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 980 Round 2
Date: Apr 20, 2020 |
#R1#
Metlock shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shebu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Metlock moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shebu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shebu tries to clinch but Metlock is having none of it.
Shebu wants to clinch up but Metlock keeps it at a distance.
Metlock changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Shebu misses with a wild body shot.
Shebu scores with a sloppy right hand. Metlock should have avoided that one.
Metlock blocks a head kick by Shebu.
#CL#
Shebu closes the distance and pushes Metlock back into the cage.
Metlock fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Shebu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Shebu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Shebu.
Shebu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Metlock swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shebu throws a solid leg kick but Metlock takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shebu.
Metlock closes the distance and clinches up with Shebu, looking for a takedown. Metlock pushes Shebu against the cage but Shebu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Metlock forces Shebu back against the cage and clinches.#T1#
Shebu is looking to break free of the clinch but Metlock has double underhooks. #BC#
Shebu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shebu throws a head kick that misses.
A right-left combo lands from Shebu.
Metlock throws a lazy right hand but Shebu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shebu throws a big counter combination but Metlock scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sloppy strikes from Shebu. Those never looked like landing.
Metlock tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Shebu has Metlock up against the cage in a clinch.
Shebu is trying to force a seperation but Metlock has the dominant position.
Shebu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A right handed body shot lands from Shebu.
Shebu avoiding damage as Metlock throws knees to the body.
Shebu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shebu digs a right hand underneath Metlock's ribcage. Metlock let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Metlock prevents a body shot from Shebu.
A nice left hand lands by Metlock.
#T2##BC#
Shebu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shebu tries to move into range but Metlock moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Metlock instigates a clinch.
Metlock is trying to stall.
Shebu is pressed up against the cage. Metlock has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shebu down to the mat. Shebu avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tavon Shebu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Metlock.
Metlock misses with a low kick.
Shebu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Metlock fails with the takedown.
Shebu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Shebu clinches with his opponent.
Shebu trying to land knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T3#
Shebu working hard to break the clinch.
Shebu is trying to push Metlock away but Metlock has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Shebu being controlled against the cage.#BC#
Shebu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shebu misses with a wild body shot.
Shebu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Metlock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A left lands for Metlock.
Metlock takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Shebu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Metlock tries to clinch but Shebu moves away
and Shebu counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Shebu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T4#
Shebu moves into range and connects with a jab.
Shebu throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Metlock's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shebu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL#
Shebu closes the distance and clinches.
Shebu is trying to push Metlock away but Metlock has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Shebu trying to land knees to the body.
Shebu lands with a short shot to the head.
Shebu is trying to maintain a safe position but Metlock gets an underhook and turns Shebu into the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Shebu's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Shebu breaks the clinch.
Metlock digs a good body shot into Shebu's ribs.
Shebu lands an overhand right.
Metlock takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Shebu is breathing heavily.
Shebu tries to clinch up.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Tavon Shebu dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Metlock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shebu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Metlock can do to turn this around?
Shebu lands with a nice body punch.
Metlock avoids the head kick by Shebu.
Metlock misses with a wild body shot.
A nice combination there by Shebu.
A head kick from Shebu lands but Metlock takes it in his stride.
Shebu moves to clinch but Metlock breaks away #TD2#
and Metlock counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Shebu!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shebu is looking to regain half guard here but Metlock keeps moving and retains side control.
Metlock tries to move into full mount but can't pass Shebu's legs. #T1#
Shebu struggling a bit here.
Shebu is trying to get back to half guard.
Metlock moves into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shebu is working to get back to half guard.
Metlock looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Metlock trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Shebu tries to hold on but Metlock pushes him away.
Metlock dominating with strikes here.
Metlock lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Shebu hang on?
Metlock in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Metlock punishing his opponent with strikes. #T2#
Shebu is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Metlock scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Metlock trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Shebu holds on for dear life, controlling Metlock's posture momentarily.
Shebu regains half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shebu wants to improve his position but Metlock is controlling well.
Shebu on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shebu tries to get out of the position.
Shebu is refusing to be controlled, as Metlock sits in half guard.
Shebu is trying to stand back up but Metlock is controlling him
Shebu wants to control but Metlock is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Shebu is pressing down on Metlock's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Shebu is trying to control the position but Metlock postures up.
Shebu keeping moving, preventing Metlock from controlling successfully. #T3#
Metlock is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Shebu pulls Metlock in close to his closed guard and prevents Metlock from doing any damage or advancing position.
Metlock lands a couple of elbows.
Metlock trying to control the position from guard on top but Shebu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shebu working a defensive guard here.
Shebu 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.
Metlock throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Shebu looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Metlock puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Metlock is thwarting Shebu's attempts to control the position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Metlock is keen to just control but Shebu is a slippery customer.
Shebu is looking for a sweep. Metlock is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Metlock prevents Shebu from standing back up.
Metlock is trying to control the action in half guard but Shebu is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Metlock just misses with a punch to the body.
Shebu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
Metlock moves into the clinch successfully.
Metlock avoiding damage as Shebu throws knees to the body.
Shebu managing to block the knees to the body from Metlock.
Shebu can't break the clinch.
Metlock is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Shebu is keeping busy.
Metlock is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
George Metlock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Metlock's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Shebu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Metlock scrambles back to his feet.#CL#
Metlock gets tackled into the cage by Shebu. Shebu maintains the clinch.
Shebu creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Metlock tries to pull guard but Shebu won't allow it.
#BC#
Shebu breaks the clinch.
Metlock swats away the attempt to clinch by Shebu.
Tavon Shebu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shebu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shebu throws a head kick but Metlock moves out of range.
Shebu wants to clinch but Metlock slips to the side#TD2#
and Metlock counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Shebu! #ES#
Shebu sneaks out the side door and pushes Metlock away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tavon Shebu is winning the standup battle so far.
A punch combination from Shebu misses. #T1#
Shebu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shebu just misses with a punch to the body.
Shebu doesn't manage to clinch there - Metlock circles away.
And Metlock tries to counter it with a takedown but Shebu pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Shebu throws a sloppy head kick and Metlock moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sloppy strikes from Metlock. Those never looked like landing.
Tavon Shebu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Metlock lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shebu circles away quickly and effectively.
Metlock scores with a hook to the body. Shebu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Metlock throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shebu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A head kick misses from Shebu.
Metlock swats away the attempt to clinch by Shebu.
Metlock tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Shebu wants to clinch.#T2#
Metlock keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tavon Shebu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Metlock is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Shebu trying to control the position but instead, Metlock has worked for underhooks and has pushed Shebu into the cage.
Shebu has a couple of punches blocked by Metlock.
Shebu wants to get back to striking at distance but Metlock won't allow it.
Shebu with a knee to the head.
Shebu managing to block the knees to the body from Metlock.
Shebu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Metlock backwards. #T3#
Shebu taking a breather.
Shebu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Metlock.
Shebu wants to get back to striking at distance but Metlock won't allow it.
Shebu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Metlock keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shebu's efforts to push away.
Shebu struggles to land a body shot inside as Metlock controls his hands.
Metlock drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shebu gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tavon Shebu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Metlock.
Metlock keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shebu's efforts to push away.#BC#
Shebu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shebu tries to clinch there but Metlock circles away.
#CL#
Shebu has closed the distance and engaged Metlock in a clinch.
#T4##BC#
Shebu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shebu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Metlock swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Metlock with the counter takedown but Shebu avoids it easily.#CL#
Metlock tries to keep at a distance but Shebu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Shebu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Metlock drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shebu pulls his leg out and moves away.
Shebu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Metlock tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Metlock steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Shebu. That one must have hurt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Metlock.
Shebu throwing a counter right hand but Metlock manages to avoid it.
Shebu tries to clinch #TD2#
and Metlock counters with a shoot takedown. Shebu fights it but they end up in guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shebu pulls Metlock in close to his closed guard and prevents Metlock from doing any damage or advancing position.
George Metlock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Metlock has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Metlock won't allow Shebu to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tavon Shebu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Shebu has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight for Tavon Shebu!
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight for Tavon Shebu!
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight for Tavon Shebu!
Tavon Shebu wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 980 Round 1
Date: Apr 19, 2020 |
#R1#
Shebu throws a series of punches but Feyfar avoids them all with ease.
Shebu takes a swing at Feyfar's ribcage but misses.
Feyfar misses with a two punch combination.
Shebu is looking for the big counter here.
Shebu throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Feyfar counters with a nice double leg into side control. Shebu won't be happy with that.
Shebu wants to control but Feyfar postures up.
Shebu tries to buck Feyfar off but Feyfar is having none of it.
Shebu is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Feyfar is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shebu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Shebu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Feyfar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shebu stops Feyfar from passing to mount.
Shebu is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Feyfar tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Shebu tries to buck Feyfar off but Feyfar is having none of it.#T1##SUB#
Feyfar is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shebu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Shebu stops Feyfar from passing to mount.
Shebu is not content to let Feyfar control the position.
Shebu isn't going anywhere.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Feyfar is looking to take a break and control but Shebu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shebu is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Shebu wants to control but Feyfar postures up.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Feyfar works to advance to full mount. Shebu defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Feyfar wants to take Shebu's back here but Shebu is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Shebu is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Feyfar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Feyfar is really struggling to control Shebu but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Shebu is in all sorts of trouble here.
Feyfar wants to control the pace but Shebu is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Shebu tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
A nice elbow there by Feyfar.
Feyfar wants to control the pace but Shebu is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Shebu defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Feyfar. #ES2#
Shebu somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Feyfar takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shebu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Feyfar momentarily.
Shebu scores with a nice right hand.
#CL2#
Shebu moves into the clinch.
Shebu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Feyfar blocks it with crossed arms.
Feyfar has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shebu is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Feyfar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Feyfar has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shebu after a bit of a struggle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shebu.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Shebu manages to break the clinch.
Shebu throws a series of punches but Feyfar moves out of range. #T4##CL2#
Shebu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Feyfar avoids a wild elbow strike from Shebu.
Shebu is trying to push Feyfar away but Feyfar has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Feyfar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shebu working aggressively here.
Shebu misses with the head strike.
Feyfar avoiding damage.
Feyfar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Feyfar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Feyfar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Feyfar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Feyfar has Shebu pressed against the cage, preventing Shebu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD#
Feyfar has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Shebu is trying to keep an underhook but Feyfar manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Feyfar tries to pass to full mount but Shebu defends it.
Shebu keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Shebu is staying active underneath Feyfar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tobias Feyfar will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Shebu throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Feyfar counters with a shoot takedown. Shebu fights it but they end up in guard. #ES2#
Shebu is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Feyfar presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Shebu blocking some punches.
#TD#
Feyfar ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Feyfar no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Shebu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Feyfar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shebu postures up in Feyfar's guard and throws a big left but Feyfar blocks it. #SUB#
Feyfar has his foot on Shebu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shebu works his way back into a safe position though.
Shebu stopping the sweep attempt from Feyfar.
Feyfar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shebu's guard. #REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shebu lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Shebu throws a big elbow that misses.
Shebu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Feyfar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shebu cracks Feyfar with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Feyfar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shebu postures up.
#T1#
Shebu chips away with some ground and pound.
Shebu scoring with punches to the head and body.
Feyfar keeping full guard, as Shebu tries to pass. #SUB#
Shebu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Feyfar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shebu has managed to get both his arms back between Feyfar's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Feyfar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shebu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Feyfar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shebu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shebu landing with the ground and pound.
Feyfar on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Feyfar tries to get out of the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shebu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shebu connects with a couple of short punches.#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.#SUB#
Feyfar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shebu is aware though and is defending well.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shebu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shebu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Feyfar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Shebu pushes Feyfar up against the cage in a clinch.
Shebu misses with a punch to the body.
Feyfar keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shebu's efforts to push away.
A short right from Shebu.
Feyfar drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shebu pulls his leg out and moves away.
Shebu misses with a combination
#CL#
and Feyfar moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Shebu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Shebu has closed the distance and engaged Feyfar in a clinch.
Shebu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Feyfar tries to score a body lock takedown but Shebu shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T3#
Shebu blocking some punches.
Feyfar managing to block the knees to the body from Shebu.
#TD#
Feyfar lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#SUB#
Feyfar wants to work for an arm triangle but Shebu is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Feyfar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shebu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Feyfar is trying a forearm choke I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shebu tries to roll over but Feyfar keeps him under control.
Feyfar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shebu keeps working.
Shebu wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Shebu trying to control here.
Feyfar wants to take a breather but Shebu is having none of it. #SUB#
Feyfar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Shebu wants to get back to full guard.
Shebu is not content to let Feyfar control the position.#SUB#
Feyfar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shebu sees it coming and defends easily.
Shebu regains full guard. Nicely done.
Shebu has his hands on Feyfar's head, controlling the position.
Feyfar chips away with some ground and pound.
Shebu wants to sweep but no luck.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tavon Shebu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Shebu closes the distance and clinches.
Feyfar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Feyfar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shebu working hard to break the clinch.#TD#
Feyfar successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
Shebu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Feyfar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shebu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tobias Feyfar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shebu throws an elbow that misses. Feyfar uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Shebu's guard. Nice move by Feyfar!#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Feyfar lands a couple of digs.
Shebu 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.
Shebu seems keen to control Feyfar's posture.
Feyfar wants to pass the guard but Shebu is keeping the position.#T1#
Shebu wants to stand and escape but Feyfar is having none of it.
Feyfar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shebu is keeping the position for now.
Shebu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Feyfar tries to free his leg and advance position but Shebu is retaining full guard.
Shebu looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Shebu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Shebu is trying to keep Feyfar in close.
Feyfar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shebu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shebu wants to stand and escape but Feyfar is having none of it. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A head kick from Shebu lands but Feyfar takes it in his stride. #CL2#
Shebu rushes Feyfar and presses him up against the cage.
Feyfar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Feyfar manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Feyfar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shebu.
Shebu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Feyfar has him pressed against the cage.
Tavon Shebu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Shebu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Feyfar.
The referee calls for Feyfar to work.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Feyfar takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Feyfar for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Feyfar keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shebu's efforts to push away.#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Feyfar.
Shebu tries to throw a body punch but Feyfar avoids it by throwing Shebu back against the cage.
Feyfar blocks a body shot from Shebu.
Feyfar leaning against his opponent.
Shebu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Feyfar has him pressed against the cage.
Shebu misses with a knee strike.
Shebu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Feyfar has him pressed against the cage.
Feyfar is looking to take this one to the mat.
Shebu is trying to break the clinch but Feyfar is controlling him.
Shebu misses with the head strike.
Feyfar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shebu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shebu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shebu throws an elbow but it misses.
Feyfar avoids the elbow strike from Shebu, against the cage.
Feyfar swings wildly with an uppercut but Shebu uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Shebu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Shebu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4#
Feyfar misses with some punches.
Feyfar keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shebu's efforts to push away.
Feyfar misses with the head strike.
Feyfar keeps control of Shebu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Feyfar stalling the fight.
Shebu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Shebu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shebu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL#
Feyfar closes the distance and pushes Shebu back into the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC2#
Shebu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Shebu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shebu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shebu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shebu trying to land knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tavon Shebu.
I think Shebu has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Tavon Shebu!
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight for Tavon Shebu!
Judge John Roberts scores the fight for Tavon Shebu!
Tavon Shebu wins by unanimous decision!
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