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Event:
WVT 222: Steve v Simone
Date: Feb 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Chai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shida moves away.
Chai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shida counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chai thinking.
Shida has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chai.
Shida thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chai walks into a left hand.
Chai throws an off balance right hand
and Shida counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chai misses with an uppercut
and Shida counters with a stiff right hand.
Chai misses with a jab to the body
and Shida counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chai cracks Shida with an open hand slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chai throws a leg kick but Shida sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Chai throws a leg kick
and Shida counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chai. That's going to slow Shida down.
Shida looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Chai misses with a hook
and Shida counters with a straight right hand.
Shida throws a hook to the side of Chai's head but Chai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chai lands a nice shot that snaps Shida's head back.
Chai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chai lands a two punch combo.
Shida is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Shida misses with a body shot.
Chai connects with an inside leg kick.
Chai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shida doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chai uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chai misses with a straight right.
Chai scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shida slips a jab and a cross from Chai.
#T2#
Chai sizes up Shida with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Chai scores with a head kick. Shida tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Shida keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chai.
Chai lands with a nice body kick.
Chai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A jab from Chai does it's job there.
Shida lands a glancing blow to the side of Chai's head.
The crowd cheers as Chai lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shida doesn't seem phased though.
Bronze Bomber Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Chai.
Chai misses with a wild body shot.
Shida's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chai connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shida scrambles back to his feet.
Shida misses with a body shot.
#T3#
Shida cracks Chai with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jab, jab by Chai - just one landing.
Chai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chai throws out a powerful jab.
Chai with a nice cross.
Shida takes one to the chin there.
Chai misses with a body kick.
Chai throws a jab but it's blocked by Shida.
Shida appears to be looking for a big counter.
Chai clobbers Shida with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Chai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shida has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shida cracks Chai with an open hand slap.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shida walks into a jab.#T4#
Chai throws a body punch but Shida moves out of range.
Shida was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chai uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shida throws out the jab.
Chai is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shida with a body shot.
Chai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shida.
Shida was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Shida misses with a series of wild punches.
Shida is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Shida uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chai.
Shida with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chai throws a hook but Shida avoids it easily.
Shida seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shida throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shida throws a lazy right hand but Chai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shida lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chai at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bronze Bomber Chai dominated that round.
That's time! Shida's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Chai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shida is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chai.
Shida checks a low kick from Chai.
Shida was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab lands there for Shida.
Chai throws an off balance right hand
and Shida connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick from Chai is predictable there
and Shida counters with a nice body kick.
The fighters circling - Chai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chai misses with a lunging right hand
and Shida counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Chai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shida is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Shida takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chai paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shida takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T1#
Chai cracks Shida with a right hand to the side of the head.
Shida has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Chai.
Chai throws a shot from downtown. Shida moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Shida on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shida.
Chai moves out of range as Shida strikes.
Chai takes one on the button.
Chai shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Chai is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chai lands with a good body shot.
Chai fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shida looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shida moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Chai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shida is looking to counter punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chai swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shida counters with a nice uppercut.
Chai takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Chai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shida counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#Chai is rocked!
Some wild striking there from Chai.
Chai misses with a body shot.
Shida throwing a counter right hand but Chai manages to avoid it.
Chai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chai lands a jab to the nose.
Shida swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shida throws a shot from downtown. Chai moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Chai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chai fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shida on the side of the head.#T3#
Chai misses with a straight right.
Chai scores with a jab. Shida acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Shida defending well as Chai loads up on a big left hand.
Shida tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chai.
Chai staying out of range there.
Chai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shida takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shida uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chai.#T4#
Shida misses with a looping left.
Chai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shida stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chai throws a lazy right hand but Shida sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chai swings widly with a right hand
and Shida counters with a straight right hand.
Shida moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chai loads up on a big right hand but Shida slips the punch.
Chai lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Chai lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shida at a distance.
Shida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chai.
Shida moves out of range of the body kick.
Shida pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bronze Bomber Chai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Chai throws a good cross that connects.
Chai lands the left hand.
Chai throws a looping overhand right but Shida ducks down to avoid it.
Chai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shida stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chai.
Nice shot lands for Chai.
Chai misses with a right hand
and Chai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Bronze Bomber Chai has been cut.
Chai scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shida slips under a jab from Chai.
Shida walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shida is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Shida misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chai cracks Shida with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1#
Chai throws an overhand right that lands on Shida's shoulder, as Shida tries to avoid the shot.
Shida swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chai lands a front kick.
Shida jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shida looks to throw the jab but Chai is out of range.
Shida moves out of range of the strikes.
A low kick lands for Chai.
Chai misses with a looping left.
Chai moves out of range of the strikes.
Chai lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Chai throws an overhand right that lands on Shida's shoulder, as Shida tries to avoid the shot.
Shida swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chai misses with a hook
and Shida counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
A swing and a miss from Chai.
Chai misses with a hook.
Chai scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Takeda Shida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chai looks to throw a body kick
and Shida counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shida scores with a jab to the body.
Chai jabs Shida to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A jab from Chai misses.
It looked like Shida was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Chai.
Chai tries a head kick but it misses.
A left lands for Chai.
Chai throws a nice looking combination but Shida bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#KD#
Shida cracks Chai with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Chai looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Shida finish him?
Chai is still on wobbly legs! Can Shida finish him?
Bronze Bomber Chai seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Shida staying out of range there.
Chai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shida rattles Chai with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Chai tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Shida dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Chai stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Takeda Shida!
Takeda Shida thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WVT 210: Fedetenko v Shida
Date: Jan 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Shida cracks Fedetenko with an open hand slap.
Shida lands a body shot.
Shida misses the jab.
Fedetenko throws a lazy uppercut
and Shida counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Shida takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Shida with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fedetenko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shida counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fedetenko thinking.
Shida digs a good body shot into Fedetenko's ribs.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Fedetenko is breathing heavily.
Shida lands a slapping body shot.
#T1#
Shida scores with a nice head shot.
Fedetenko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shida scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fedetenko in his tracks.
Shida looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shida is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Fedetenko walks into a straight right hand from Shida.
Shida takes a swing at Fedetenko's ribcage but misses.
Fedetenko throwing a counter right hand but Shida manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Shida lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fedetenko doesn't seem phased though.
A telegraphed right hand from Shida misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Fedetenko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Fedetenko moves in looking to clinch but Shida pushes him off.
Shida throws out a counter right but Fedetenko avoids it with no problem.
Shida clobbers Fedetenko with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Shida has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Fedetenko connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shida comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fedetenko darts in trying to clinch
and Shida counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Fedetenko lands a right hook to the body.
Shida throws a body punch but Fedetenko moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fedetenko darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fedetenko swings for the body but Shida moves out of range.
Fedetenko wants to clinch
and Shida connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shida. Fedetenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fedetenko is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T4#
Fedetenko misses with a right hand
and Shida counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fedetenko takes a swing at Shida's ribcage but misses.
Shida looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shida lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Shida misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fedetenko. Shida does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Shida misses.
Shida looks to throw the jab but Fedetenko is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Takeda Shida dominated that round.
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#
A left lands for Fedetenko.
Shida throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fedetenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Fedetenko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Fedetenko drives through and clinches with Shida against the cage.
Fedetenko throws a head punch that misses.
Fedetenko misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Shida's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shida swats away the attempt to clinch by Fedetenko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shida throws a shot from downtown. Fedetenko moves away and avoids it.
A quick step to the side and Fedetenko tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shida uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fedetenko.#T1#
Shida throws a right hand that misses
and Fedetenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shida slips under a jab.
Fedetenko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shida counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fedetenko thinking.
Shida has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fedetenko swings widly with a right hand
and Shida counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fedetenko thinking.
Shida lands with a straight right. Fedetenko didn't see that one coming.#CUT2#It looks like Vladamir Fedetenko has been cut.
Fedetenko looks to land a right hand but Shida moved out of range.
Fedetenko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shida swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
Fedetenko misses with a left hand
and Shida counters with a stiff right hand.
Fedetenko lands with a right hand.
Fedetenko scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd cheers as Fedetenko lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shida doesn't seem phased though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fedetenko takes one to the side of the head.
Fedetenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shida.
Shida scores with a nice head shot.#T3#
Fedetenko throws a right hand that misses
and Shida counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shida scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#KD2#
Shida cracks Fedetenko with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Shida has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Fedetenko to stand back up!#ROC2#Fedetenko is rocked!
Fedetenko is holding his hands too far apart here. Shida throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Fedetenko is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Takeda Shida!
Our winner, Takeda Shida, 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:
WVT 198: Ihantala v Primo
Date: Dec 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Shida swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shida ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Railio moves away.
Shida keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Railio takes a swing at Shida's ribcage but misses.
Shida scores with a jab to the jaw.
Railio misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shida! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Railio.
Railio appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Railio walks into a straight right hand from Shida.
Railio shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT2#It looks like Antti Railio has been cut.#T1#
Railio slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Shida fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Railio manages to avoid it.
Shida throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shida throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Railio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shida looks to land a right hand but Railio moved out of range.
Shida uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Railio.
Shida throws out a counter right but Railio avoids it with no problem.
Railio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2#
Shida drops his hands momentarily and Railio takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT#It looks like Takeda Shida has been cut.
Shida misses with an uppercut
enabling Railio to counter with a crisp jab.
Shida smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Railio jabs Shida to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shida digs a good hook to Railio's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shida fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T3#
Shida takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Railio definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Railio scores with a sloppy right hand. Shida should have avoided that one.
Railio takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Railio misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Shida counters with a nice body shot.
Shida throws a body shot but no joy.
Railio swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A slow jab from Shida misses its intended target.
Railio misses with a left hand
and Shida counters with a stiff right hand.
Railio ducks under a wild hook from Shida.
Railio throwing a counter right hand but Shida manages to avoid it.#T4#
Railio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shida.
Shida shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Railio throws the left hand but Shida avoids the punch easily.
Railio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Railio throws a right hand that misses
and Shida counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shida misses with a hook
and Railio makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shida throws an overhand right that lands on Railio's shoulder, as Railio tries to avoid the shot.
Shida throws a right hand that Railio ducks under and follows up with a left that Railio also avoids with ease.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Takeda Shida dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Railio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shida.
An attempted straight right counter from Railio misses the target.
Shida has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shida moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Shida was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shida bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Railio. Shida does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shida! But no joy.
Railio throws a hook but Shida blocks it.
Railio swings for the body but Shida moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Railio scores with a jab to the head.
Shida digs a good hook to Railio's body.
#T1#
Railio fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Some wild striking there from Shida.
Railio swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shida ducks under a wild hook from Railio.
Shida throws out a counter right but Railio avoids it with no problem.
Shida throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shida takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shida pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Railio throws a lazy uppercut
and Shida counters with a nice uppercut.
Railio misses with a body shot.
Shida let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T2#
Railio scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shida swings for the body but Railio moves out of range.
Shida misses with a lunging right hand
and Railio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shida lands with an overhand left.
Shida lands a jab to the nose.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Railio misses with a hook. Shida ducked under it nicely.
Takeda Shida seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Railio swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shida counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shida. Railio does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Shida misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Railio.
Antti Railio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Railio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Railio lunges at Shida with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shida's hand.
Railio misses with an uppercut
and Shida counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shida scores with a shot to the body.
Railio uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shida misses the jab.#T4#
Shida bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Railio misses with a straight left.
Railio moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Shida throws out a loose jab but Railio uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Railio misses the target.
It seemed like Shida was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Railio with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shida throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shida is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Takeda Shida will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Shida thows a left - swing and a miss!
Railio looks to throw the jab but Shida is out of range.
A lazy left from Shida finds it's target.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Railio might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Railio misses with a right hand
and Shida counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Railio misses with a hook
and Shida counters with a straight right hand.
Railio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shida throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Railio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shida.#T1#
Railio throws an off balance right hand
and Shida connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#Antti Railio's cut is getting worse.
Railio misses with a right hand
and Shida counters with a left to the body.
Railio lands a jab to Shida's midsection.
Shida lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Railio at a distance.
Railio misses with an uppercut
and Shida counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shida lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shida is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Good standup being displayed there by Shida as he connects with a hook.#T2#
Railio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shida.
A quick step to the side and Railio tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shida swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shida looks to land a right hand but Railio moved out of range.
Nice shot by Railio.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Railio swings widly with a right hand
and Shida counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Railio on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Shida works Railio's body with a nice hook.
Shida connects with a body shot.#T3#
Shida throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shida swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shida uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Railio.
Shida swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shida slips a jab from Railio.
Shida throws a right hand that misses
and Railio makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Antti Railio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shida lands a really nice looking cross but Railio seems unphased.
Shida scores with a nice strike.#T4#
Shida misses with a lunging right hand
and Railio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Railio looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Railio throws an off balance right hand
and Shida cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#Antti Railio's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Railio takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Takeda Shida is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Railio scores with a sloppy right hand. Shida should have avoided that one.
Shida ducks under a wild hook from Railio.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Railio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shida uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Railio.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takeda Shida comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shida has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takeda Shida!
After winning the bout, Takeda Shida 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:
WVT 185: Ihantala v Kok 2
Date: Nov 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Shida gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Motts.#CUT2#It looks like Takeda Shida has been cut.
Motts doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL2#
Motts closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Shida blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Shida breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shida swings away with a body shot that misses
and Motts counters with a nice uppercut.
Motts uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shida.
Motts throws out a counter right but Shida avoids it with no problem.
Shida uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Motts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Motts misses with a lunging right hand
and Shida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Motts throws a jab but it's blocked by Shida.
Motts bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Motts looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Shida misses with a wild body shot.
Shida blocks a jab.
Shida swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Motts throws a lazy right hand but Shida sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Shida on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Motts throws an off balance right hand
and Shida counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Motts throws the left hand but Shida avoids the punch easily.
Shida throws a big counter combination but Motts scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Motts misses with a left hand
and Shida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Motts walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shida throws a predictable looking body shot
and Motts connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Shida paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#KD#
Shida lands a big right hand that sends Motts crashing to the mat! Shida stays standing though and waves Motts back to his feet!#ROC#Motts is rocked!
Motts might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Motts walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Shida swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Takeda Shida!
Takeda Shida seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
WVT 180: Haltsi v Vitali
Date: Nov 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Shida bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shida takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Qiang.
Good standup being displayed there by Qiang as he connects with a hook.
Qiang lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Qiang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shida.
Shida cracks Qiang with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Hao Qiang has been cut.
Shida looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A swing and a miss from Shida.
Shida misses with a wild body shot.
Shida fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Qiang misses with a straight left.
Qiang throws a leg kick
and Shida counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Qiang thinking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Qiang.
Qiang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shida sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
A low kick from Qiang misses
letting Shida counter with a right hand.
Shida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Qiang.
Shida on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A jab from Shida misses.
A swing and a miss from Qiang.
Qiang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shida moves away.
Qiang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Qiang moves into the clinch.
Qiang throws a punch but it's blocked by Shida.
Shida is trying to break free.
Shida is trying to push Qiang away but Qiang has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Qiang.
Shida lands a nice uppercut.
Qiang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Qiang has Shida pressed against the cage, preventing Shida from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Shida's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Qiang throws a jab but it's blocked by Shida. #T2#
Qiang throws a looping overhand right but Shida ducks down to avoid it.
Shida throws a lazy right hand but Qiang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hao Qiang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Qiang throws a hook but Shida avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Shida misses the target.
Qiang throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#That has opened up Hao Qiang's cut even more.
Qiang is looking to land body kicks.
Shida takes a jab right on the kisser.
Qiang swings for the body but Shida moves out of range.
Shida swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shida jabs at Qiang's body.
Qiang lands with a hook. Shida tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Qiang takes a swing at Shida's ribcage but misses.
Shida stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Qiang.
Qiang throws a head kick but Shida moves out of range.
#T3#
Qiang lands a jab to Shida's midsection.
Shida scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Qiang doesn't seem bothered though.
Qiang connects with the punch.
Shida tests Qiang's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#The cut above Hao Qiang's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Qiang looks to throw the jab but Shida is out of range.
Shida was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Qiang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Qiang misses with a looping left.
Qiang throws a poor cross that misses
and Shida counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shida lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT#Hao Qiang's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Hao Qiang's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Takeda Shida!
A very excited looking Takeda Shida made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
WVT 173: Halsti v Mahogany
Date: Oct 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Shida looks to land a left hand but Thompson moved out of range nicely.
Shida misses with a wild combination.
Thompson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thompson misses with a low kick.
Ricky Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but Shida shows good takedown defense.
Thompson shoots in looking for a takedown. Shida tries to sprawl out of it but Thompson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shida manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson misses with a shot to the body
and Shida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shida lands with a hook. Thompson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1#
Some wild striking there from Thompson.
Shida looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shida, as that shot connected.
Thompson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shida doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Shida thuds a left hand into Thompson's body.
Thompson is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Shida feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Thompson sprawling to the canvas! Thompson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Shida finish him?!
#CUT2#It looks like Ricky Thompson has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shida cracks Thompson with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Thompson tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Shida pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Thompson is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takeda Shida!
An out of breath Takeda Shida thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
WVT 168: Haudegen v Larsen 2
Date: Oct 07, 2023 |
#R1#
A low kick from Fang is predictable there
and Shida counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Xue Fang has been cut.
Shida slips a jab from Fang.
Shida slips under a jab from Fang.
Fang connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT#It looks like Takeda Shida has been cut.
Shida works Fang's body with a nice hook.
Fang throws a shot from downtown. Shida moves away and avoids it.
Xue Fang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shida uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fang.
Shida with a jab.
Fang scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fang dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shida. That did some damage!
Shida fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fang manages to avoid it.
Shida lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fang at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fang misses the body punch
and Shida counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shida connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Fang with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fang swings for the body but Shida moves out of range.
Shida avoids the body shot from Fang.
Shida changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fang misses with a hook
and Fang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#Xue Fang's cut is getting worse.
A swing and a miss from Fang.
Fang feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shidas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fang takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fang is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CUT2#Xue Fang's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Shida drops Fang with a huge uppercut! Fang drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Shida is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takeda Shida!
After winning the bout, Takeda Shida 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:
WVT 151: San v Rivers
Date: Sep 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Shida lands the left hand.
Shida throws a shot to the body.
Shida bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Holliday's head backwards.#CUT#It looks like John Henry Holliday has been cut.
Shida throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shida uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Holliday.
John Henry Holliday seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Holliday moves into the clinch.
Shida lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shida misses with a punch to the body.
Holliday misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shida definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holliday misses with a body punch.
Holliday tries to throw a body punch but Shida avoids it by throwing Holliday back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Holliday.
Shida tries to pull guard but Holliday won't allow it.
Still in the clinch, Holliday scores with a nice short uppercut.
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!
Shida stalling.
Holliday lands an uppercut.#T1#
Shida working aggressively here.
Shida gets through Holliday's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Holliday doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Holliday tries to throw a body punch but Shida avoids it by throwing Holliday back against the cage.
Shida misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shida goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Shida fails to land.
A short uppercut from Shida. #TD#
Shida decides to pull guard.
Shida is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shida 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#
Shida sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
Holliday wants to control but Shida is keeping busy.
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.
Shida wants to free his trapped foot but Holliday is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Shida in particular looking to stall.#ES2#
Holliday manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T3#
Holliday throws a jab but it's blocked by Shida.
Holliday moves away from the strike by Shida.
Shida tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holliday was well out of range. Poor timing from Shida.
Shida showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Holliday.
Holliday moves out of range as Shida strikes.
Holliday wants to counter the offense by Shida and move into the clinch position.
Holliday misses the jab.
Shida throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Shida lands a lovely overhand right.
Shida closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Shida connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shida throws an overhand right that lands on Holliday's shoulder, as Holliday tries to avoid the shot.
Shida dodges the punch combination from Holliday.
Nice shot by Shida.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Takeda Shida dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Henry Holliday's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Holliday misses with a hook.
Shida walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Takeda Shida is winning the standup battle so far.
Holliday misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Shida counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Holliday swings widly with a right hand
and Shida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shida on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Holliday. Holliday obviously looking to wear him down.
Holliday takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Holliday looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holliday needs to keep his hands up - Shida had a free shot at his head there.#CL2#
Shida tries to keep at a distance but Holliday has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Shida tries to work over Holliday's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Holliday misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Shida's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Holliday closes the distance and clinches.
Holliday misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Holliday fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Holliday.
Holliday tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shida's elbow.
Shida blocks a body shot from Holliday.
Holliday is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#BC#
Shida breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Holliday fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL2#
Holliday closes the distance and clinches.
Shida has had enough of the clinch but Holliday keeps him there for the moment.
Shida lands an uppercut.
Holliday pushes Shida back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T2#
A nice left hand lands by Holliday.
Holliday lands a body shot.
Holliday tries a body shot but Shida blocks it.
Shida misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shida is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Holliday makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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!
Holliday misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shida misses with a short punch on the inside.
Holliday misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holliday goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Holliday.
Shida looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Shida lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Holliday backwards.
John Henry Holliday seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shida.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shida.
Shida prevents a body shot from Holliday. #BC#
Shida escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Holliday misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shida.
Holliday throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Shida counter with a right hand. #T3#
Holliday scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shida throws a one two combo.
A swing and a miss from Holliday.
Holliday doesn't manage to clinch there - Shida circles away.
Holliday is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Holliday slips a straight right by Shida.
Holliday lands with an overhand left.#T4#
Holliday tries to clinch but Shida is having none of it.
Holliday throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shida counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Holliday misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shida.
Holliday steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shida.
Shida loads up on a big right hand but Holliday slips the punch.
Holliday lands a jab.
Holliday throws a lazy uppercut
and Shida counters with a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab from Holliday.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Henry Holliday will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on John Henry Holliday's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
The fighters circling - Shida throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slapping leg kick lands for Holliday.
Shida misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Shida gets tackled into the cage by Holliday. Holliday maintains the clinch.
Holliday lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shida.
Holliday tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shida's elbow.
Holliday pushes Shida back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Holliday cracks Shida with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holliday lands a shoulder strike.
Holliday cracks Shida with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Holliday misses with a hook to the ribs.
Holliday lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shida backwards.
Holliday digs a right hand into Shida's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shida's gas tank.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Holliday. #T1#
Holliday scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Holliday doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Holliday works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shida misses with a punch on the inside.
Holliday lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Holliday misses with the head strike.
Shida swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shida swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Holliday scores with a nice hook to the head.
Holliday struggles to land a body shot inside as Shida controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Holliday.
Holliday misses with a punch on the inside.
Shida is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shida misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holliday keeps control of Shida as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A right hook to the body lands for Holliday.
Holliday tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shida's elbow.
Holliday working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Holliday lands a shot to the body.#T2#
Holliday misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shida wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Holliday has him pressed against the cage.
Holliday lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shida.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holliday struggles to land a body shot inside as Shida controls his hands.
Holliday lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Holliday working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Holliday goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Holliday lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shida backwards.
Shida is trying to push Holliday away but Holliday has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Holliday misses with a punch to the body.
Holliday tries to throw a body punch but Shida avoids it by throwing Holliday back against the cage.
Holliday works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Holliday lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Holliday.
Holliday tries a body shot but Shida blocks it.
Holliday stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A body shot lands from Holliday.
Holliday lands a right hand. #T3#
Holliday tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Holliday lands a shot to the body.
Holliday misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holliday struggles to land a body shot inside as Shida controls his hands.
Shida blocks a body shot from Holliday.
Holliday gets through Shida's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Holliday misses with a punch to the body.
Holliday throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shidas head.
Holliday tries a body shot but Shida blocks it.
#BC#
Shida breaks the clinch.
Holliday feints and then cracks Shida's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shida down.
Holliday pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Holliday misses with a double jab.
Shida throwing a counter right hand but Holliday manages to avoid it.
Jab by Shida.#T4#
Shida throws an overhand right that lands on Holliday's shoulder, as Holliday tries to avoid the shot.
Holliday tries to counter with a clinch but Shida shakes him off and moves away.
Holliday with a nice cross.
Holliday throws a front kick aimed at Shida's knee but Shida avoids it well.
Shida swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Holliday throws a hook to the side of Shida's head but Shida sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Holliday misses with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holliday throws a body punch but Shida moves out of range.
Shida slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Holliday works the jab nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Henry Holliday comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Holliday 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Henry Holliday!
A very excited looking John Henry Holliday 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:
WVT 137: Ryoto v Matikainen
Date: Jul 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Ahola lands a lovely overhand right.
Ahola misses with a body shot.
Ahola is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shida gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ahola uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shida.
Shida swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ahola throws a body punch but Shida moves out of range.
Shida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahola.
Shida throws a counter combo.
Ahola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shida doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Shida looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jarkko Ahola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shida throws a hook but Ahola avoids it easily.
Ahola lands a jab to the nose.
Shida ducks under a wild hook from Ahola.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shida! But no joy.
Ahola throws a lazy uppercut
and Shida counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Ahola is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shida.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ahola. Shida does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ahola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shida.
Ahola jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shida throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ahola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shida.
Ahola misses with a looping left.
Ahola bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ahola fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shida looks to land a left hand but Ahola moved out of range nicely.
Shida uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ahola.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shida! But no joy.
Ahola ducks under a wild hook from Shida.
Ahola throws the left hand but Shida avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Shida slips a straight right by Ahola.
Shida looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ahola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shida was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahola.
Shida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahola.
Shida looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shida sizes up Ahola with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shida looks to score with a jab to the body but Ahola is just out of range.
Shida gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ahola throws a sloppy body shot
and Ahola takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Jarkko Ahola has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shida blocks a jab.
Shida takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shida moves out of range of the strikes.
Ahola connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shida momentarily.
Nice uppercut lands for Ahola. That snapped Shida's head back.
#T3#
Shida swings for the body but Ahola moves out of range.
Ahola takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ahola throws a lazy uppercut
and Shida counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shida lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ahola at a distance.
Shida ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahola moves away.
Ahola sizes up Shida with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ahola throws a hook but Shida blocks it.
Ahola looks to land a left hand but Shida moved out of range nicely.
Ahola throws a combination that misses
and Shida connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ahola misses the jab.
Ahola lands a head shot.
Ahola lands with a good body shot.#T4#
Shida takes one to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ahola keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shida.
Shida stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ahola throws a jab when Shida was well out of range.
Ahola looks to land a left hand but Shida moved out of range nicely.
Shida is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ahola misses with a telegraphed body shot
#KD2#
and Shida counters with a nice right hand that sends Ahola toppling to the canvas! Ahola scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Shida finish him?!
BOOM! Shida lands a beautiful left hook that drops Ahola. Ahola tries to recover but Shida is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Ahola lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takeda Shida!
After winning the bout, Takeda Shida 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:
WVT 124: West v Souza
Date: Jul 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Shida takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shida misses the shot to the body.
Vargas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vargas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shida misses with a hook to the body
and Vargas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Takeda Shida has been cut.
Shida throws a right hand that misses
and Vargas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vargas looks to throw the jab but Shida is out of range.
Shida takes a swing at Vargas's ribcage but misses.
Vargas slips a jab from Shida.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shida connects with a single shot there.#CUT2#It looks like Arturo Vargas has been cut.
Vargas slips a straight right by Shida.
Vargas swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Shida is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vargas.
Vargas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Vargas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shida looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shida misses with a shot to the body
and Vargas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vargas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shida just misses with a punch to the body.
Vargas is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Vargas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vargas throws a big shot that misses.
Takeda Shida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shida uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vargas.#T2#
Shida steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vargas.
Shida swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Vargas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Shida breaks the clinch.
Vargas walks into a jab.
Shida takes a swing at Vargas's ribcage but misses.
Shida takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shida throws a hook to the side of Vargas's head but Vargas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vargas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vargas throws a hook but Shida blocks it.
Vargas throws a shot from downtown. Shida moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Shida throws an overhand right that lands on Vargas's shoulder, as Vargas tries to avoid the shot.
Vargas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vargas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shida misses with a looping right.
Shida looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL#
Vargas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vargas working Shida over with knees to the body.
Shida looks winded!
Vargas pushes Shida back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vargas lands a left hand.
Vargas scores a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vargas obliges.
Vargas connects with a knee to the head.
Vargas with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vargas unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T4#
Vargas gets through Shida's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vargas is leaning against Shida and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vargas tries to throw a body punch but Shida avoids it by throwing Vargas back against the cage.
Knees to the body from Vargas.
Vargas connects with a nasty looking knee right to Shida's face.
Vargas landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vargas lands a good knee to the midsection. Shida won't want to take too many of those.
A short right from Vargas.
Vargas unloads a knee to the mid-section. Shida lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Vargas lands with a light punch inside.
Vargas crunches a lovely knee into Shida's ribcage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vargas obliges.
Vargas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shidas head.
Vargas digs a right hand into Shida's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shida's gas tank.
Vargas scores with a hook to the body.
Vargas lands a nice uppercut.
Vargas lands a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Vargas as the two fighters clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arturo Vargas dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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##KD#
Vargas feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Shida sprawling to the canvas! Shida rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Vargas finish him?!
Shida just misses with a punch to the body.
Vargas fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Shida to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Shida looks to clinch but Vargas throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Shida taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Arturo Vargas!
After winning the bout, Arturo Vargas 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:
WVT 114: Siale v Madkhao
Date: Jun 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Shida cracks Thompson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT#It looks like Ricky Thompson has been cut.
Thompson throws an off balance right hand
and Shida cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thompson misses with a lunging right hand
and Shida makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ricky Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shida misses with a looping left.
Shida moves out of range of the strikes.
Shida avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thompson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shida counters with a nice body shot.
Thompson misses with a wild body shot.
Shida scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thompson doesn't seem bothered though.
Thompson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Thompson looks to land a combination. Shida sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson has his takedown stuffed
and Shida counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thompson looks winded!#T1#
Thompson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thompson throws a right hand that misses
and Shida counters with a right hand to the body.
Shida throws a body punch but Thompson moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shida. Thompson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shida has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Shida punishes Thompson's body with a nice straight punch.
Takeda Shida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thompson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A jab from Shida finds it's way through Thompson's defenses. #TD2#
Thompson gets the takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thompson working away.
Shida tries to buck Thompson off but Thompson is having none of it.#T2#
Shida struggling a bit here.
Thompson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Shida is avoiding damage well.
Thompson trying to control the action but Shida is working from the bottom.
Thompson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Thompson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shida takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Thompson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Thompson controlling from side mount.
Thompson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Shida sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T3#
Thompson wants to control but Shida is keeping him busy.
Thompson throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Shida works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Shida works his way to full guard. Good work.
Shida on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shida tries to get out of the position.
Thompson throws a big elbow that misses.
Shida is controlling Thompson's posture.
Thompson throwing strikes but missing.
Shida knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thompson on the ground.
Shida preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Shida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shida working a defensive guard here.
Thompson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Thompson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Thompson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thompson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Shida keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thompson sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Takeda Shida dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ricky Thompson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Some wild striking there from Thompson.
Shida looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shida works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Thompson defending well as Shida loads up on a big left hand.
Thompson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shida is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Shida swings for the body but Thompson moves out of range.
Thompson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shida defends it well.
Thompson misses with a takedown
and Shida counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ricky Thompson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shida swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thompson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shida is able to avoid easily.
Shida moves out of range of the strikes.#T1##TD2#
Thompson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Shida!
Shida explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but Shida shows good takedown defense.
It looked like Shida wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thompson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shida throws out the jab.
Thompson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#TD2#
Thompson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson throwing shots but Shida is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shida trying to control here.
Thompson controlling the pace. #T2#
Thompson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shida keeps working.
Shida trying to control but Thompson postures up.
Thompson slips a nice elbow through Shida's hands, connecting with Shida's forehead.
Thompson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Shida wants to control but Thompson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Thompson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Shida is not content to let Thompson control the position.
Thompson is just content to waste time from the top position. Shida takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T3#
Thompson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Thompson throwing strikes but missing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Thompson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Thompson throwing strikes but missing.
Thompson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shida works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thompson trying to control but Shida is working from the bottom.
Thompson throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Thompson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shida wants to sweep but no luck.
Thompson with a nice head shot there.
Thompson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Thompson throws an elbow that misses. Shida uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Thompson's guard. Nice move by Shida!#REVR#
Thompson 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.
Thompson is still trying to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ricky Thompson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ricky Thompson's cut.
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#
Thompson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A slow jab from Thompson misses its intended target.
Takeda Shida is winning the standup battle so far.
Shida throws a hook to the side of Thompson's head but Thompson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thompson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shida jabs Thompson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shida lands with an uppercut that bounces Thompson off the cage and back into range.
Thompson fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Thompson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thompson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thompson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thompson misses with a combination
enabling Shida to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Shida scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Thompson misses with a double jab
and Shida scores with a counter punch that sends Thompson to the canvas! Shida smells blood - he's punishing Thompson with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Thompson has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takeda Shida!
An out of breath Takeda Shida thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
WVT 102: Okongwu v Ihantala
Date: May 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Shavers fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shida.
Shavers ducks under a wild hook from Shida.
Shida is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shavers.
Shida misses the shot to the body.
Shida checks the leg kick.
Shavers throws a leg kick which misses Shida's front leg but catches the back leg as Shida tries to avoid it.
Shavers tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shida manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shida lands a nice shot that snaps Shavers's head back.
Shavers swings for the body but Shida moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shida throws a body shot but no joy.
Shavers just misses with a punch to the body.
Shida swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shida fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shavers manages to avoid it.
Shavers scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shida doesn't seem bothered though.
Earnie Shavers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Shavers scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Shavers ducks right into an uppercut from Shida.
Shavers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shida.
Shida uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shavers has time to react.
Shida pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shavers. Shida does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shavers has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Shavers throws a hook but Shida blocks it.
Shida appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A jab from Shida misses.
Shida looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shida throws a jab when Shavers was well out of range.
Shavers throws a leg kick
and Shida cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shavers throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T2#
Shida throws a jab when Shavers was well out of range.
Shida lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Shavers falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Takeda Shida!
Takeda Shida seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
WVT 93: Mahogany v Ignatov
Date: Apr 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Unbelivable fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD#
Unbelivable shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Shida's guard.
Unbelivable wants to control from the top but Shida keeps moving.
Unbelivable throws a big elbow that misses.
Shida keeping moving, preventing Unbelivable from controlling successfully.
Unbelivable tries to free his leg and advance position but Shida is retaining full guard.
Unbelivable looking to sit in guard and control but Shida gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shida showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Unbelivable trying to keep a closed guard but Shida is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Shida really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Unbelivable. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Unbelivable working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shida doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shida manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shida controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Unbelivable wants to get back to his feet but Shida is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Shida won't allow Unbelivable to sweep him here. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Unbelivable trying to keep a closed guard but Shida is proving a slippery customer.
Shida preventing the sweep.
Shida sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Unbelivable throws a combination that misses
and Shida counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Unbelivable darts in looking for a takedown but Shida gets double underhooks and turns Unbelivable into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shida.
Unbelivable drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shida prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Usko Unbelivable. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right hand to the body from Shida.
#BC2#
Shida breaks the clinch.
#T3#
Unbelivable has a takedown stuffed.#KD2#
Shida feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Unbelivable sprawling to the canvas! Unbelivable rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Shida finish him?!
#CUT2#It looks like Usko Unbelivable has been cut.
Shida throws a body punch but Unbelivable moves out of range.
Unbelivable shoots in but Shida avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Shida throws a jab when Unbelivable was well out of range.
Shida throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Unbelivable seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Unbelivable tries to close the distance and clinch but Shida swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4#
Unbelivable throws a combination that misses #KD2#
and Shida counters with a crisp right hand that drops Unbelivable! Shida lets Unbelivable back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Shida enables Unbelivable to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Shida manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Unbelivable in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Unbelivable might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SU#
Unbelivable stands up and waves to Shida to follow him.
Shida catches Unbelivable with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#ROC2#Unbelivable is rocked!
Unbelivable throws a leg kick but Shida sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shida swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Unbelivable dives in for a single leg takedown but Shida sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Shida breaks from the clinch.
Unbelivable goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Takeda Shida dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Usko Unbelivable's cut.
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#
Shida misses with a left hand #TD#
and Unbelivable counters with a shoot takedown. Shida fights it but they end up in guard.
Unbelivable seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Unbelivable in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Unbelivable trying to control the position from guard on top but Shida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Unbelivable decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Shida, up you get!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Unbelivable is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Shida's half guard.
Unbelivable is looking to advance position but Shida won't allow it. #ES2#
Shida kicks Unbelivable off and gets back to his feet.
Usko Unbelivable is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Unbelivable fails with the takedown
and Shida counters with a stiff right hand.
Unbelivable will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shida scores with a crisp jab that stopped Unbelivable in his tracks. #KD2#
Shida sends Unbelivable crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Shida is motioning to the referee to let Unbelivable up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh Unbelivable is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Unbelivable tries to get into range but Shida steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Unbelivable! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Shida scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Takeda Shida!
Takeda Shida decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Usko Unbelivable spoke after the fight, saying 'well he was a better man tonight'. |
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Event:
WVT 87: Andrei v Karim
Date: Apr 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Shida takes a swing at Babyara's ribcage but misses.
Francisco Babyara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Babyara throws the left hand but Shida avoids the punch easily.
Shida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Babyara.
Babyara throws a hook but Shida blocks it.
Shida misses with a looping right.
Babyara throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shida counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Babyara misses with a hook
and Shida counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Francisco Babyara has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babyara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shida.
Shida avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1#
Babyara pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Babyara swinging wildly here.
Babyara misses with a hook. Shida ducked under it nicely.
Shida has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Babyara is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Shida fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Babyara manages to avoid it.
Babyara misses with a two punch combination.
Babyara throws a sloppy body shot
and Shida counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Babyara throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shida swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Babyara misses with a few strikes there.
Babyara defending well as Shida loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Babyara throws a lazy uppercut
and Shida cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Babyara swings and misses with a shot to the body#KD2#
and Shida counters with a nice right hand that sends Babyara toppling to the canvas! Babyara scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Shida finish him?!#ROC2#Babyara is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Babyara cracks Shida with an open hand slap.
Oh Babyara is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Babyara throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shida counters with a right hand to the body.
Babyara seems to have got his legs back now.
No joy there for Babyara, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shida jabs Babyara to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Babyara is breathing heavily.
Babyara takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Babyara circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Shida. Babyara falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Shida!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Takeda Shida!
After winning the bout, Takeda Shida 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:
WVT 78: Nti v Torvik
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Shida with a nice cross.#CL2#
Goldberg drives through and clinches with Shida against the cage.
Goldberg misses with some punches.
Shida can't find room to land a body shot as Goldberg controls the action.
Goldberg swings wildly with an uppercut but Shida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goldberg prevents a body shot from Shida.
Shida doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shida blocks a body shot from Goldberg.
Goldberg blocks a body shot from Shida.
Shida lands a shot to the body.
Goldberg drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shida misses with a hook to the ribs.
Goldberg misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shida misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shida scores with a shoulder strike.
Shida is leaning against Goldberg and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Goldberg throws a punch but it's blocked by Shida.
Shida blocks an uppercut.
Shida can't find room to land a body shot as Goldberg controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Goldberg scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Shida presses Goldberg against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Goldberg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shida goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Shida.
Goldberg throws a head punch that misses.
Shida scores with a hook to the body.
Goldberg looks winded!
A nice right hand lands inside from Goldberg.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shida.
Shida pushes Goldberg back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shida.
Shida lands an uppercut.
Shida lands a right hand that snaps the head of Goldberg backwards. #BC#
Shida's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shida fails to land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from Goldberg on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Goldberg shoots in for a double leg but Shida sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
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!
Goldberg is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shida sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Takeda Shida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Goldberg.
Shida scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Goldberg is holding his hands too far apart here. Shida throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Goldberg is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Takeda Shida!
A very excited looking Takeda Shida made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Shida lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Bowen falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Takeda Shida! |
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