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Event:
SMFL 11 - Sadewa vs. Hunt II
Date: Mar 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Shibre buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shibre throws a nice head kick!
Shibre bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aydin needs to keep his hands up - Shibre had a free shot at his head there.
Aydin takes a swing at Shibre's ribcage but misses.
Shibre staying out of range there.
Shibre throws a quick counter head kick but Aydin was just out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Aydin.
Shibre throws a head kick that misses
enabling Aydin to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick misses from Shibre.
Shibre uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aydin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shibre. Aydin does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Aydin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Aydin connects with the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shibre lands a leg kick that knocks Aydin off balance momentarily.
Nice uppercut there from Shibre.
Aydin throws a shot from downtown. Shibre moves away and avoids it.
Aydin lands a lovely overhand right.
Aydin misses with a looping right.
Shibre jabs at Aydin's body.
Aydin has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Aydin thuds a left hand into Shibre's body.
Aydin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Aydin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shibre sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Shibre throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL2#
Aydin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Shibre - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Shibre avoids the elbow strike from Aydin, against the cage.
Aydin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shibre swings wildly with an uppercut but Aydin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shibre fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Good body shot from Aydin.
Aydin avoids the elbow strike from Shibre, against the cage.
#TD2#
Aydin gets control of Shibre's arms and successfully pulls guard. Aydin will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Shibre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aydin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shibre trying to control but Aydin is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Aydin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Aydin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Aydin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Shibre drops back looking for a leg! Aydin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Aydin manages to kick Shibre off! Shibre jumps back into Aydin's guard. #SUB2#
Aydin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Aydin pulls Shibre in close to prevent any damage.
Shibre stopping the sweep attempt from Aydin.
Aydin working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Shibre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aydin swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Aydin is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Shibre rolls with it to try and escape but Aydin cranks on the arm and Shibre is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Harun Aydin!
After winning the bout, Harun Aydin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SMFL 9 - Chai vs. Thuta
Date: Feb 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Eye scores with a shot to the body.
Shibre throws a push kick but Eye slaps the foot to one side.
Shibre scores with a kick to the body.
We've been informed that Shibre has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Eye comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shibre misses with a body kick.
Shibre looks to score with a jab to the body but Eye is just out of range.
A punch combination from Shibre misses.
Shibre connects with a high kick.
A head kick misses from Shibre.
Shibre throws a body kick that misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Eye 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 Shibre has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shibre and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Shibre rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Eye moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shibre thows a leg kick but Eye checks it
and Eye counters with a one-two to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eye checks a leg kick nicely.
Shibre swings widly with a right hand
and Eye counters with a straight right hand.
Eye lands a nice shot to the body.
Shibre tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shibre attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shibre throws a looping overhand right but Eye ducks down to avoid it.
Eye takes a kick to the side of the head.
Eye connects with a single shot there.#T1##CL#
Eye has Shibre up against the cage in a clinch.
Shibre trying to stall but Eye improves his position.
Eye lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Eye managing to block the knees to the body from Shibre.
A short left from Eye.
Eye scores with a nice hook to the head.
Eye makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Eye lands with a short shot to the head.
Shibre is trying to maintain a safe position but Eye gets an underhook and turns Shibre into the cage.
Shibre connects with a nasty looking knee right to Eye's face.
Shibre landing knees to the body.
Eye blocks a body shot from Shibre.
Shibre tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A left hand lands to the body for Eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eye lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shibre backwards.
Shibre tries to stall but Eye uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Eye.
Eye avoiding damage as Shibre throws knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Eye. #BC#
Eye breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Eye stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Eye moves out of range of the body kick from Shibre.
Shibre takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#ROC#Shibre is rocked!
Shibre connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shibre is still on wobbly legs! Can Eye finish him?
Shibre throws a right and a left that Eye avoids nicely.
Shibre dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Eye lands a jab to the head.
Eye connects with a body shot.
Eye drops Shibre with a huge uppercut! Shibre drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Eye is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pupp Eye! |
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Event:
SMFL 7 - O'Brien vs. Hunt
Date: Jan 28, 2023 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Christ throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shibre flicks out a counter leg kick but Christ steps away.
Shibre swings for the body but Christ moves out of range.
Shibre throws a head kick that misses
and Christ connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shibre gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Christ.
Shibre is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shibre tries a head kick but it misses.
Shibre throws a wild body kick that Christ sees coming a mile off.
Shibre throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Christ blocks the body kick.
Shibre throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Christ's head.
Christ takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shibre moves out of range of the strikes.
Christ backing away here, and Shibre unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Christ looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shibre throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Biniyam Shibre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Christ, as that shot connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shibre throws a body shot but no joy.
Christ's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shibre under the eye.
Christ throws a big shot that misses.
Christ misses with a straight right. #T1#
Christ lunges at Shibre with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shibre's hand.
Shibre tries a head kick but it misses.
Shibre throws a head kick that misses
and Christ counters with a crisp right that sends Shibre to the canvas! Christ follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justice Christ!
A victorious Justice Christ thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SMFL 4
Date: Dec 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Acerbi avoids the head kick by Shibre.
Shibre throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Acerbi.#CUT#It looks like Panfilo Acerbi has been cut.
An inside leg kick lands from Acerbi.
Shibre delivers a nice body kick.
Shibre throws a body punch but Acerbi moves out of range.
Acerbi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT2#It looks like Biniyam Shibre has been cut.
Shibre will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shibre throws a leg kick which misses Acerbi's front leg but catches the back leg as Acerbi tries to avoid it.
Shibre throws the kick towards the body but Acerbi avoids it.
Acerbi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shibre with a body shot.
Shibre throws a head kick that half lands.
Nice uppercut lands for Acerbi. That snapped Shibre's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shibre throws a right and a left that both miss.
Acerbi lands with a right that hurts Shibre. Shibre looks to clinch but Acerbi throws a short knee that drops Shibre. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Panfilo Acerbi! |
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Event:
SMFL 2
Date: Oct 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Shibre lands a nice looking body kick.
Eye walks forward, straight into a front kick from Shibre.
Eye moves out of range as Shibre throws a body kick.
Eye throws a solid leg kick but Shibre takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Eye.
Shibre definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shibre throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Eye looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Eye blocks a head kick by Shibre.
Shibre swings for the body but Eye moves out of range.
Shibre fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Eye has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Shibre. Eye shrugs it off though.
Eye tests Shibre's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Eye tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shibre sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Eye somewhat.
Shibre tries to land a front kick but Eye steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A low kick from Shibre misses
and Eye counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shibre throws a looping overhand right but Eye ducks down to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shibre misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Eye counters with a shoot takedown. Shibre fights it but they end up in guard. #T1##SUB#
Eye avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Eye is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Shibre is looking for a triangle but Eye pushes his legs off easily.
Eye is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Eye trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Eye not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Shibre has his foot on Eye's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Eye works his way back into a safe position though.#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.
Shibre wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Eye is now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Shibre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Eye looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Shibre looking for submissions off his back.
Shibre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Eye in particular looking to stall.#T3##SUB2#
Eye is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shibre doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Eye.
Shibre is looking to improve his position.
Shibre manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Shibre working for a triangle but Eye defends it easily.
#SUB#
Shibre looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Eye is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Eye shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Eye in particular looking to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eye not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pupp Eye will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Eye avoids the head kick by Shibre.
#TD2#
Eye shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB2#
Eye is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Shibre tries to roll over but Eye keeps him under control.
Eye missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Shibre looking for submissions off his back.
Shibre is trying to maintain the position but Eye is very close to passing his half guard.
Eye sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shibre defending well though. #T1#
Eye perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Eye tries to stand and escape but Shibre is controlling the position. #SUB#
Shibre looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shibre is trying to control but can't.
Shibre is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Eye's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Eye's back!#SUB#
Shibre is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Eye knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Eye for a finish.
Eye turns into Shibre and is now in his guard.
Shibre working a defensive guard here.
Eye postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Eye has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Shibre is proving hard to escape from.
Shibre looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Eye engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Shibre has his foot on Eye's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Eye works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Eye controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Shibre is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Eye postures up in Shibre's guard and throws a big left but Shibre blocks it. #SUB#
Shibre has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Eye can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Eye stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shibre swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Eye slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shibre throws a sloppy head kick and Eye moves out of range easily.
Biniyam Shibre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shibre slips a jab and a cross from Eye.
Shibre misses with an attempted mid kick.
Eye chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shibre can pounce on him.
Shibre pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A shot to the liver by Eye. Beautiful body shot.
Eye shoots in for a takedown but Shibre shows good takedown defense.
Eye takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Shibre misses with a kick to the body
enabling Eye to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick misses from Shibre.
Shibre wants to land a leg kick but Eye is out of range.
Biniyam Shibre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Eye scores with a takedown into Shibre's guard.
Pupp Eye has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eye content to stall in guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pupp Eye showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Shibre.
A punch combination from Eye misses.
Shibre throws the left hand but Eye avoids the punch easily.
Eye appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Eye's coach down at BKC Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Eye's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#TD2#
Eye closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Shibre can't do much from the bottom here.
Shibre tries to buck Eye off but Eye is having none of it.
Shibre is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eye tries to advance to mount but can't.
Shibre is trying to control Eye's posture but Eye avoids it. #T1#
Shibre gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Eye is trying to work for a kimura but Shibre is defending well.
Shibre is trying to control but can't.
Eye thows a huge punch but Shibre dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Shibre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Eye pulls his head out easily.
Eye not doing much here.
Eye has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Shibre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Eye pulls his head out easily.
Eye content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shibre lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#TD2#
Eye drives through with a takedown into Shibre's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Eye accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Eye is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3##SUB#
Shibre is looking for a triangle but Eye pushes his legs off easily.
Eye content to stall in guard here.
Eye postures up.
#SUB#
Shibre is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Shibre had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Eye defends it easily.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shibre utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
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.
Eye content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Shibre pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Biniyam Shibre is winning the standup battle so far.
Shibre wants to land a leg kick but Eye is out of range.
Eye checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Eye feints the counter takedown.
Eye misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shibre 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.
Shibre with a nice calf kick.#CL2#
Eye closes the distance and clinches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Eye wants to take the fight to the mat but Shibre manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Eye misses with an elbow strike.
Biniyam Shibre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pupp Eye is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Eye blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pupp Eye comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Eye 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pupp Eye! |
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Event:
SMFL 1
Date: Oct 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Shibre blocks a head kick by Beckley.
Beckley seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Beckley misses with a hook.
Shibre looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shibre pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Beckley missing with a left hand there. Shibre was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Benson Beckley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shibre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beckley.
Beckley swings for the body but Shibre moves out of range.
Beckley throws a body shot but no joy.
Beckley takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Beckley scores with a nice strike.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Shibre - that will leave a mark!
Shibre thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Beckley if he has to take too many more of those.
Beckley is breathing heavily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Beckley crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Shibre - the referee stops the clock and Beckley gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Shibre. Beckley manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Beckley pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shibre is out of range and Beckley settles back down.
Shibre bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beckley takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shibre lands a head kick. Beckley smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#It looks like Benson Beckley has been cut.
Beckley is looking to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shibre.
Shibre turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Shibre pushes Beckley away with a front kick.
Shibre throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Beckley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shibre was well out of range. Poor timing from Beckley.
Shibre feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Beckley collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Biniyam Shibre!
A relieved looking Biniyam Shibre 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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