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Event:
CEC 660
Date: Jun 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Shifter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stefan.
A slow jab from Shifter misses its intended target.
Stefan loads up on a big right hand but Shifter slips the punch.
Shifter looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shifter looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stefan is fending him off so far but Shifter persists. Nope, Stefan circles away and we're back to standing.
Stefan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stefan misses with a head kick.
Stefan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stefan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shifter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stefan lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stefan loads up on a big right hand but Shifter slips the punch.
As Stefan backs off Shifter throws a huge counter combo but Stefan manages to avoid it all.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stefan.
Shifter has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shifter there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice shot lands for Stefan.#CUT#
It looks like Shape Shifter has been cut.#T1#
Stefan loads up on a big right hand but Shifter slips the punch.
Stefan throws a sloppy head kick
and Shifter counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stefan lands a head shot.
The fighters circle, before Stefan throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Shifter's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Stefan lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Hector Stefan!
A victorious Hector Stefan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
ADWGC Tokyo 3
Date: Mar 17, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shape Shifter (ranked 2278 p4p, 314 weight class) and Mr Steel Penn (ranked 3187 p4p, 406 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Shape Shifter! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Mr Steel Penn!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Steel Penn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shifter swivels and escapes.
Shifter moves into range and clinches up with Steel Penn.
Steel Penn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shifter pulls his leg out and moves away.
Shifter gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shifter has Steel Penn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Steel Penn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Steel Penn is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shifter gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Shape Shifter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Steel Penn.
Steel Penn has Shifter pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shifter manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifter stops a takedown attempt from Steel Penn.
Shifter turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Shifter (4) vs (0) Steel Penn
Shifter happy to just control the position for now.
Shifter trying to control the action but Steel Penn is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Shifter goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Steel Penn rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Shifter's guard! Nice work there by Steel Penn! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shifter (4) vs (2) Steel Penn
Shifter has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn preventing the sweep.
Steel Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Shifter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel Penn looking to pass the guard.
Shifter controlling Steel Penn's posture.
Shifter is trying to keep Steel Penn in close.
My spies in Steel's Grappling Penn inform me that Steel Penn has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Steel Penn passes Shifter's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Steel Penn is keen to just control but Shifter is a slippery customer.
Steel Penn is working for a submission of some sort.
Steel Penn is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shifter doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Steel Penn.
Steel Penn is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Steel Penn is looking for a kimura here.
Shifter is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Steel Penn's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Steel Penn's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Shifter (8) vs (2) Steel Penn
Steel Penn can't escape the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Shifter looking to control but Steel Penn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Steel Penn really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Shifter trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Steel Penn is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Shifter is looking to work his way around to Steel Penn's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Steel Penn sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Shifter performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Steel Penn moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Steel Penn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shifter is aware though and is defending well.
Shifter trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shifter is really struggling to control Steel Penn but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Shifter is stalling in the full guard.
Steel Penn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Steel Penn keeping moving, preventing Shifter from controlling successfully.
Steel Penn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shifter defends it easily.
Shifter is pushing down on Steel Penn's leg trying to pass to half guard. Steel Penn is fighting to maintain full guard but Shifter has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Shifter looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Shifter controlling the action here.
Steel Penn preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Shifter is looking for a kimura here.
Shifter is just content to waste time from the top position. Steel Penn takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn trying to control the position.
Shifter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel Penn is keeping the position for now.
Shifter wants to control from the top but Steel Penn keeps moving.
Shifter not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Shifter trying to control but Steel Penn is working from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn has his feet on Shifter's thighs here. He's pushed Shifter off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Shifter screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mr Steel Penn!
A very excited looking Mr Steel Penn 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:
ADWGC Rio
Date: Mar 02, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hero Galanos (ranked 656 p4p, 101 weight class) and Shape Shifter (ranked 2222 p4p, 313 weight class). Galanos's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, oh boy, he's walking out in gladiator trunks. This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Hero Galanos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Shape Shifter!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Galanos leaves Shifter with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Galanos closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Shifter to the mat! Shifter manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Galanos (2) vs (0) Shifter
Galanos controls from within his opponent's guard.
Galanos trying to control but Shifter is working from the bottom.
Galanos is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Galanos defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shifter trying to control the position here.
Shifter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Galanos defends well.
Shifter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Galanos slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Galanos (5) vs (0) Shifter
Shifter tries to bench press Galanos off him but Galanos keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shifter is trying to control Galanos's posture but Galanos avoids it.
Who's going to make the next move?
Shifter manages to get back to half guard.
Galanos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shifter does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Galanos with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shifter makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Shifter.
Galanos wants to control from the top but Shifter keeps moving.
Shifter keeping full guard, as Galanos tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galanos content to stall in guard here.
Galanos trying to control but Shifter is working from the bottom.
Galanos forces his way into half guard.
Galanos wants to pass the guard but Shifter is defending well.
Still in half guard, Galanos seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Shifter has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Galanos is working away from the top position though.
Galanos trying to control the pace.
Shifter has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at EMPIRE BJJ Academy. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Shifter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Galanos pulls his head out easily.
Shifter is trying to get back to full guard.
Shifter wants to control but Galanos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Shifter keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Shifter is trying to get back to full guard.
Galanos passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Galanos (8) vs (0) Shifter
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Galanos is looking to take a break and control but Shifter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Galanos is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shifter has escaped the position, nice work there.
Shifter is looking for a sweep.
Galanos taking a breather here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Shifter is trying to work for a sweep but Galanos has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Galanos (10) vs (0) Shifter
Shifter is wriggling around trying to escape.
Shifter is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Shifter is squirming around, avoiding Galanos's attempts to control the action.
Shifter tries to hold on but Galanos pushes him away.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Galanos wants to control the pace but Shifter is squirming around nicely.
Shifter wants to control but Galanos is having none of it.
Shifter can't escape the position.
Galanos wants to control the pace but Shifter is squirming around nicely.
Shifter tries to hold on but Galanos pushes him away.
Galanos looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Galanos tries to control but Shifter wriggling away.
Shifter tries to reverse the position but Galanos maintains control.
Galanos controlling from mount.
Galanos looking to control but Shifter is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Shifter tries to reverse the position but Galanos maintains control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Galanos trying to control but Shifter is having none of it.
Galanos wants to finish this one by submission but Shifter is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Galanos.
Shifter regains half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Shifter is trying to get back to full guard.
Galanos wants to take a breather but Shifter is having none of it.
Shifter is looking for a sweep. Galanos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Galanos keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Galanos tries to pass to full mount but Shifter defends it.
Galanos is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Shifter is looking to control Galanos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shifter avoid being mounted?
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Galanos is just content to waste time from the top position. Shifter takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Galanos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shifter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shifter is adopting a defensive guard.
Galanos controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Shifter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shifter wants to sweep here but Galanos controlling him for the moment.
Galanos postures up.
Shifter keeping moving, preventing Galanos from controlling successfully.
Shifter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Galanos controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Galanos takes the fight on points by 10 to 0.
An out of breath Hero Galanos 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:
ADWGC 4
Date: Feb 24, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shape Shifter (ranked 2153 p4p, 299 weight class) and Freddy Lee (ranked 12573 p4p, 650 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Shape Shifter! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Freddy Lee!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lee shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shifter (0) vs (2) Lee
Shifter trying to hold on to Lee's head to control him but Lee postures up.
Lee is trying to control. Shifter wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Shifter is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lee's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lee's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Shifter (4) vs (2) Lee
Lee rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee trying to control but Shifter postures up.
Shifter content to control rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shifter prevents Lee from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shifter keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Shifter is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lee doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shifter.
Shifter is thwarting Lee's attempts to control the position.
Lee is not content to let Shifter control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee is looking to improve his position.
Lee makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lee.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Shifter from controlling successfully.
Lee looking for a sweep. Not yet Lee, not yet.
Lee is pulling down on Shifter's head to control his posture.
Lee is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shifter (4) vs (4) Lee
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee is looking for a kimura but Shifter is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lee to get the leverage.
Lee is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shifter sees it coming and defends easily.
Shifter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lee trying to control the action but Shifter is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Shifter's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Lee trying to mount his opponent but Shifter defends it.
Lee is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shifter is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Shifter manages to get to full guard.
Lee trying to control but Shifter is working from the bottom.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shifter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shifter can't keep his opponent in guard - Lee advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Shifter is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lee keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lee wants to pass to mount but Shifter is defending the position.
Lee seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Shifter is not content to let Lee control the position.
My spies in Steel's Grappling Penn inform me that Lee has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lee controlling the action here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lee is working for a submission of some sort.
Lee is looking for a kimura but Shifter is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lee to get the leverage.
Lee trying to mount his opponent but Shifter defends it.
Lee seems to be looking for submissions.
Shifter trying to control from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Shifter is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shifter manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Shifter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Shifter's guard.
Shifter is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Lee jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Shifter (4) vs (7) Lee
Shifter being controlled for a moment.
Shifter is looking for a sweep.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Shifter struggling a bit here.
Shifter stops Lee from passing to mount.
Lee is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shifter knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Shifter's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lee wants to control but Shifter is keeping him busy.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lee is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shifter knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Shifter's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shifter is trying to get back to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Shifter is not content to let Lee control the position.
Lee working away.
Shifter gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lee works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Shifter (4) vs (10) Lee
Shifter tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lee can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shifter is looking to escape.
Lee might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Shifter haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lee prevents Shifter from getting the reversal.
Lee goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Shifter turns into him and now he's in Lee's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shifter (6) vs (10) Lee
Shifter being controlled here momentarily.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shifter tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
Shifter is pushing down on Lee's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lee is fighting to maintain full guard but Shifter has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lee wants to get back to full guard.
Shifter tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lee knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Lee is refusing to be controlled, as Shifter sits in half guard.
Shifter maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Lee could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Shifter has cracked it and Lee is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Shifter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shape Shifter!
Shape Shifter decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
GRAPPLEMANIA PPV
Date: Feb 01, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shape Shifter (ranked 2010 p4p, 250 weight class) and Vito Mazzini (ranked 1860 p4p, 233 weight class). Mazzini has chosen Fade To Black as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Shape Shifter! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Vito Mazzini!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Reed Andrews and Franklyn Lucas.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Mazzini shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shifter sprawls well. Shifter wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mazzini gets slowly back to his feet.
Shifter tries to counter with a takedown but Mazzini is quick to defend against it.
Mazzini shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mazzini showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shifter (0) vs (2) Mazzini
Mazzini is stalling here. Shifter is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Mazzini seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Shifter has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Shifter (4) vs (2) Mazzini
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifter controls the position.
Mazzini is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shifter working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shifter is looking to take a break and control but Mazzini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shifter is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Mazzini will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Shifter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mazzini keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazzini manages to work his way to half guard, despite Shifter's best efforts.
Mazzini manages to get to full guard.
Mazzini looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shifter is one step ahead there.
Shifter wants to control from the top but Mazzini keeps moving.
Mazzini working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shifter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shifter manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shifter pushing down on Mazzini's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazzini wants to improve his position but Shifter is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mazzini manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mazzini escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shifter gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shifter stands and throws Mazzini's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Shifter (7) vs (2) Mazzini
Shifter taking a break here but Mazzini is having none of it and regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shifter wants to take a breather but Mazzini is having none of it.
Shifter trying to mount his opponent but Mazzini defends it.
Mazzini moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mazzini working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shifter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Mazzini is tightening it up a little... Shifter has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Shifter reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Shifter taps out! Nice BJJ there by Mazzini!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Vito Mazzini!
A victorious Vito Mazzini thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
OC! Grappling 7
Date: Dec 30, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shape Shifter (ranked 1881 p4p, 226 weight class) and Brodie Grundy (ranked 5874 p4p, 467 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Shape Shifter! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Brodie Grundy!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Grundy darts in and clinches Shifter up against the cage.
Shifter has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Grundy uses from the top position.
Grundy trying to control the position from guard on top but Shifter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grundy is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Shifter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shifter pulls Grundy in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Grundy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Grundy tries to free his leg and advance position but Shifter is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grundy sitting in guard here, content to control.
Shifter keeping moving, preventing Grundy from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shifter trying to keep a closed guard but Grundy is proving a slippery customer.
Grundy trying to control the position from guard on top but Shifter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shifter is trying to keep Grundy in close.
Grundy is pushing down on Shifter's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shifter is fighting to maintain full guard but Grundy has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shifter trying to control but Grundy postures up.
Grundy is trying to control. Shifter wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Shifter might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shifter wants to improve his position but Grundy is controlling well.
Grundy tries to pass to full mount but Shifter defends it.
Grundy controlling the pace.
Grundy is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shifter tries to roll over but Grundy keeps him under control.
Grundy is trying to control. Shifter wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Shifter is looking to improve his position.
Grundy wants to pass to mount but Shifter is defending the position.
Shifter is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shifter wants to improve his position but Grundy is controlling well.
Grundy controlling the pace.
Shifter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
My spies in FIERCE - {{$750}} - 15 Elite Coaches inform me that Grundy has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Grundy wants to pass the guard but Shifter is defending well.
Grundy trying to control from Shifter's half guard. Shifter has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Grundy passes Shifter's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Shifter is doing well to control the position and prevent Grundy from advancing to side control.
Grundy works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Shifter (0) vs (3) Grundy
Shifter is trying desperately to improve position.
Grundy moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Shifter (0) vs (6) Grundy
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Shifter trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Shifter is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Grundy avoiding Shifter 's attempts to control his hands.
Shifter tries to break free.
Shifter is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Grundy gets his hands free as Shifter looks to control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Shifter rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Shifter wants to improve his position but Grundy is controlling well.
Grundy is controlling the pace.
Grundy wants to take a breather but Shifter is having none of it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Grundy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Grundy trying to control from half guard but Shifter is working away.
Grundy is thwarting Shifter's attempts to control the position.
Shifter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shifter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grundy pulls his head out easily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Grundy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Shifter trying to control here.
Shifter is trying to get back to full guard.
Grundy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shifter knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Shifter is trying to get back to full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Grundy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shifter sees it coming and defends easily.
Shifter is looking to improve his position.
Grundy slows the pace down in half guard.
Grundy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shifter has managed to free his arm - good work.
Grundy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Grundy trying to control from half guard but Shifter is working away.
Grundy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Shifter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Grundy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Shifter holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Grundy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Grundy is trying to control the action in half guard but Shifter is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shifter wants to improve his position but Grundy is controlling well.
Grundy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Grundy stalling.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Shifter is not content to let Grundy control the position.
Shifter tries to roll over but Grundy keeps him under control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Shifter wants to control but Grundy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Grundy is controlling the pace.
Grundy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Grundy is thwarting Shifter's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grundy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grundy wins on points by 6 to 0.
Brodie Grundy tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
OC! Grappling 5
Date: Dec 15, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shape Shifter (ranked 1781 p4p, 201 weight class) and Tony Slevin (ranked 7916 p4p, 517 weight class). Slevin is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: timber. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Shape Shifter! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Tony Slevin!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Slevin rushes Shifter and presses him up against the cage.
Slevin drags the fight down to the ground.
Slevin seems keen to control Shifter's posture.
Slevin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shifter controls the pace.
Slevin wants to sweep here but Shifter controlling him for the moment.
Shifter passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Shifter (3) vs (0) Slevin
Slevin is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Slevin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Slevin tries to buck Shifter off but Shifter is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slevin is not content to let Shifter control the position.
Shifter working away.
Slevin tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shifter taking a breather here.
Slevin is trying to control Shifter's posture but Shifter avoids it.
Shifter is looking to take a break and control but Slevin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shifter is really struggling to control Slevin but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Slevin manages to get back to half guard.
Slevin wants to control but Shifter is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Slevin desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shifter is trying to control the action in half guard but Slevin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Slevin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Slevin won't allow Shifter to pass to mount.
Slevin is looking to get back to full guard here but Shifter has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Shifter (6) vs (0) Slevin
Shifter is trying to get an arm triangle but Slevin is defending well.
Shifter is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Slevin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Slevin is trying to control Shifter's posture but Shifter avoids it.
Shifter looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slevin manages to get back to half guard.
Shifter prevents Slevin from improving his position.
Slevin trying to control here.
Shifter trying to control the pace.
Shifter tries to pass to full mount but Slevin defends it.
Slevin wants to control the action here but instead Shifter manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Shifter (9) vs (0) Slevin
Slevin working to try and regain half guard.
Shifter can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Slevin is looking to escape.
Shifter wants to finish this one by submission but Slevin is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Shifter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shifter controlling the position easily from mount.
Slevin tries to lock up and control but Shifter gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Shifter trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Slevin tries to improve his position but instead Shifter has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Shifter (12) vs (0) Slevin
Shifter is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Slevin has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Shifter's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Slevin turns into Shifter and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shifter (12) vs (2) Slevin
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Shifter pulls Slevin in close to his closed guard and prevents Slevin from doing any damage or advancing position.
Slevin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shifter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Slevin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Slevin trying to control but Shifter is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Slevin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Shifter haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Shifter wants to sweep here but Slevin controlling him for the moment.
Slevin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Shifter 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.
Shifter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Slevin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Slevin wants to pass the guard but Shifter is keeping the position.
My spies in FIERCE - {{$750}} - 15 Elite Coaches inform me that Slevin has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Slevin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Slevin trying to control but Shifter is working from the bottom.
Shifter is trying to keep Slevin in close.
Shifter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slevin 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.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Slevin trying to control but Shifter is working from the bottom.
Shifter looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Slevin pushes down on Shifter's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Slevin trying to mount his opponent but Shifter defends it.
Slevin is trying to control the action in half guard but Shifter is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Slevin wants to free his trapped foot but Shifter is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Shifter is looking to control Slevin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shifter avoid being mounted?
Slevin trying to pass the guard but Shifter defending well.
Shifter tries to get to full guard but Slevin has control of the leg.
Slevin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Slevin wants to control but Shifter is keeping him busy.
Shifter actively working from the bottom here.
Slevin is looking to advance position but Shifter won't allow it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Slevin is looking to pass to full mount but he's left his head exposed in the process. Shifter has locked up a guillotine and regained full guard. He's really cranking on it - this could be the end! Is it? Is it? No... YES! YES! He's tapped! I didn't think he was going to get it there for a minute but he did! Well done Shifter! He waited for his chance and took it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shape Shifter!
A victorious Shape Shifter thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Tony Slevin spoke after the fight, saying 'ill be round your house later with the lads'. |
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Event:
OC! Grappling 3
Date: Nov 28, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between TJ Hearts (ranked 1992 p4p, 219 weight class) and Shape Shifter (ranked 1699 p4p, 193 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; TJ Hearts! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Shape Shifter!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and William Gold.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shifter tries to pull guard but Hearts holds him up against the cage and eventually Shifter drops back down to his feet.
Hearts has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Shifter clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hearts (4) vs (0) Shifter
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hearts looking to break Shifter's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Shifter remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Hearts will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Shifter tries to escape but Hearts has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Shifter breaks Hearts's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hearts (4) vs (2) Shifter
Shifter wants to control from the top but Hearts keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hearts looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shifter looking to pass the guard.
Hearts wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hearts working a defensive guard here.
Shifter wants to pass the guard but Hearts is keeping the position.
Hearts pulls Shifter in close to prevent any damage.
We've been hearing good reports from Hearts's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Shifter's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shifter looking to pass the guard.
Shifter trying to control but Hearts is working from the bottom.
Shifter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hearts is keeping the position for now.
Hearts tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shifter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hearts is keeping the position for now.
Hearts is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shifter drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hearts dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hearts (6) vs (2) Shifter
Shifter 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.
Shifter can't keep his opponent in guard - Hearts advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shifter manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hearts is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hearts trying to control the position from guard on top but Shifter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shifter pulls Hearts in close to prevent any damage.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Shifter looking to control.
Shifter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shifter is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hearts trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Shifter manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hearts (6) vs (4) Shifter
Hearts bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shifter's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hearts (8) vs (4) Shifter
Shifter has his foot on Hearts's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hearts works his way back into a safe position though.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Shifter is looking to sweep but instead, Hearts has passed into half guard.
Shifter wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shifter gets back to full guard.
Shifter working a defensive guard here.
Shifter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shifter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shifter looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Shifter is continuing to stall.
Shifter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hearts stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shifter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hearts engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hearts preventing the sweep.
Shifter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hearts being controlled here momentarily.
Shifter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hearts defends well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hearts sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Shifter's guard.
Shifter trying to hold on to Hearts's head to control him but Hearts postures up.
Hearts tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shifter knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Shifter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shifter wants to control but Hearts passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hearts (11) vs (4) Shifter
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Shifter manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hearts's best efforts.
Hearts is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shifter defends it well.
Hearts seems to be looking for submissions.
Shifter wants to get back to full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Shifter is refusing to be controlled, as Hearts sits in half guard.
Hearts is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Shifter makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Shifter.
Hearts looking to pass the guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Shifter pulls Hearts in close to prevent any damage.
Shifter is trying to keep Hearts in close.
Shifter looking for a sweep. Not yet Shifter, not yet.
Shifter escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hearts gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shifter looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hearts puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Shifter wants to control but Hearts is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Shifter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hearts wants to take a breather but Shifter is having none of it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shifter manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Shifter controls Hearts momentarily but Hearts frees himself.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hearts trying to control the position from guard on top but Shifter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shifter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hearts is one step ahead there.
Shifter is adopting a defensive guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hearts wants to control from the top but Shifter keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hearts takes the fight on points by 11 to 4.
TJ Hearts 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:
OC! Grappling 1
Date: Nov 10, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jiu Jitsu (ranked 2591 p4p, 270 weight class) and Shape Shifter (ranked 1530 p4p, 171 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 8 losses; Jiu Jitsu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Shape Shifter!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Jitsu shoots in but Shifter avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Shifter moves into range and clinches up with Jitsu.
Shifter wants the takedown. Jitsu is fighting it off but Shifter persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Jitsu's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jitsu (0) vs (2) Shifter
Jitsu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jitsu looking for a sweep. Not yet Jitsu, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jitsu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shifter avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Jitsu's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Jitsu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shifter is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jitsu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shifter gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shifter is pushing down on Jitsu's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jitsu is fighting to maintain full guard but Shifter has managed to sneak the leg through.
Shifter is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jitsu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shifter looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jitsu gets full guard.
Shifter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shifter wants to control from the top but Jitsu keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shifter can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shifter wants to control from the top but Jitsu keeps moving.
Shifter looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jitsu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shifter trying to control but Jitsu is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jitsu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shifter preventing the sweep.
My spies in Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym inform me that Shifter has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Jitsu is controlling Shifter's posture.
Jitsu has his foot on Shifter's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shifter works his way back into a safe position though.
Shifter stopping the sweep attempt from Jitsu.
Jitsu controls Shifter momentarily but Shifter frees himself.
Jitsu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jitsu keeping moving, preventing Shifter from controlling successfully.
Jitsu trying to control the position.
Jitsu seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Shifter sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jitsu's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu is staying active underneath Shifter, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Shifter trying to mount his opponent but Jitsu defends it.
Jitsu is refusing to be controlled, as Shifter sits in half guard.
Jitsu is looking to improve his position.
Shifter is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Still in half guard, Shifter seems content to control.
Jitsu manages to get to full guard.
Jitsu is looking for a triangle but Shifter pushes his legs off easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shifter controls the pace.
Jitsu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shifter sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jitsu's guard.
Shifter is working for a submission of some sort.
Shifter trying to control the action but Jitsu is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu looking for submissions off his back.
Jitsu wants to get back to full guard but Shifter has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Jitsu (0) vs (5) Shifter
Jitsu is squirming around, avoiding Shifter's attempts to control the action.
Shifter moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Jitsu (0) vs (8) Shifter
Jitsu is trying to break free.
Jitsu fending off the submission attempt from Shifter.
Shifter wants to control but Jitsu is keeping busy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu wants to escape the position.
Jitsu is working hard here to advance position.
Jitsu trying to control the action but Shifter just sinks the hooks in.
Shifter biding his time, controlling Jitsu.
Shifter trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Shifter is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Jitsu defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Shifter looking for the choke from the back.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Shifter not allowing Jitsu to control his hands.
Shifter looking for the choke from the back.
Shifter has his arm under Jitsu's chin here. Game over son! Shifter squeezes tightly and Jitsu is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Shape Shifter!
A very excited looking Shape Shifter 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:
GRAPPLEMANIA 1
Date: Oct 19, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shape Shifter (ranked 1412 p4p, 60 weight class) and Michel Teló (ranked 2354 p4p, 97 weight class). Teló has chosen Michel Telo - Ai se eu te pego as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Shape Shifter! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Michel Teló!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Shifter pushes Teló up against the cage in a clinch.
Shifter changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Teló fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Michel Teló seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shifter fails with a takedown attempt.
Teló wants to counter the offense by Shifter and move into the clinch position.
Shifter instigates a clinch.
Shifter is working for takedown but Teló is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shape Shifter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shifter jumps into guard, dragging Teló to the mat.
Shifter pulls Teló in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teló passes Shifter's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Teló wants to advance to full mount but Shifter doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Shifter bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Teló's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shifter (2) vs (0) Teló
We've been hearing good reports from Shifter's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shifter preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Teló is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shifter (2) vs (2) Teló
Shifter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shifter working for a triangle but Teló defends it easily.
Shifter pulls Teló in to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shifter keeping full guard, as Teló tries to pass.
Shifter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Teló trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Teló wants to control from the top but Shifter keeps moving.
Shifter seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shifter keeping moving, preventing Teló from controlling successfully.
Shifter trying to control the position.
Teló trying to control the position from guard on top but Shifter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Teló avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teló trying to control but Shifter is working from the bottom.
Shifter trying to keep a closed guard but Teló is proving a slippery customer.
Teló wants to control from the top but Shifter keeps moving.
Teló not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Shifter keeping moving, preventing Teló from controlling successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Shifter is trying to control the position but Teló postures up.
Teló tries to free his leg and advance position but Shifter is retaining full guard.
Shifter being controlled here, momentarily.
Teló trying to control the position from guard on top but Shifter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Teló might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Shifter haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Teló pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shifter is keeping the position for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Teló keeps trying to improve his position.
Shifter looking for a guillotine here but Teló defends easily.
Teló trying to control but Shifter is working from the bottom.
Teló tries to free his leg and advance position but Shifter is retaining full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Shifter looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Teló passes into half guard.
Teló is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Shifter! Score +3 for passing guard: Shifter (2) vs (5) Teló
Shifter is trying to escape the mount.
Teló fails to advance to Shifter's back.
Teló trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Shifter looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Shifter (2) vs (8) Teló
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Teló is not going to allow Shifter to sit and survive in this position.
Teló is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Shifter defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Teló gets his hands free as Shifter looks to control.
Teló really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Shifter.
Shifter trying to control but not successfully.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Shifter rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Shifter tries to get to full guard but Teló has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Teló in particular looking to stall.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Shifter is looking to improve his position.
Teló content to control rather than advance.
Shifter wants to control but Teló is keeping busy.
Shifter controlling the position well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Teló content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Shifter wants to get back to full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Teló is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shifter sees it coming and defends easily.
Shifter trying to control but Teló postures up.
Teló is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shifter doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Teló.
Teló is controlling the pace.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Teló trying to mount his opponent but Shifter defends it.
Shifter wants to get back to full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Shifter trying to control here.
Teló looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Teló sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Teló wants to pass the guard but Shifter is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shifter is trying to control but Teló passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Shifter (2) vs (11) Teló
And that's the end of the fight!
Teló wins on points by 11 to 2. |
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Event:
Fright Night Final 4
Date: Oct 12, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shape Shifter (ranked 1393 p4p, 49 weight class) and Tribbiani Joey (ranked 2576 p4p, 109 weight class). Shape Shifter had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Shape Shifter! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Tribbiani Joey!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Shifter clinches up with Joey and pushes him back against the cage.
Joey gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Shifter regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shifter (0) vs (2) Joey
Joey slips nicely into half guard.
Joey with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Joey is working for a kimura here but Shifter manages to reverse the position and he's now in Joey's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shifter (2) vs (2) Joey
Shifter sitting in guard here, content to control.
Shifter is pushing down on Joey's leg trying to pass to half guard. Joey is fighting to maintain full guard but Shifter has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Shifter in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joey is staying active underneath Shifter, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joey is trying to maintain the position but Shifter is very close to passing his half guard.
Shifter trying to pass the guard but Joey defending well.
Joey trying to control here.
Shifter sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Joey is pressing down on Shifter's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Shifter wants to control from the top but Joey keeps moving.
Joey trying to control the position.
Shifter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shifter sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Joey has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at HELLCADEMY (Ground Training). Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Joey controlling the position.
Shifter trying to control the position from guard on top but Joey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shifter stands and throws Joey's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Shifter (5) vs (2) Joey
Joey can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joey is looking for a sweep.
Shifter is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Joey knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Shifter has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Joey wants to control but Shifter postures up.
Shifter in side control, just content to control the action for now.
You can see the frustration on Joey's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shifter staying calm.
Joey gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Joey tries to get to full guard but Shifter has control of the leg.
Joey trying to control from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Joey is not content to let Shifter control the position.
Shifter works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Shifter (8) vs (2) Joey
Shifter tries to control but Joey wriggling away.
Shifter looking to control and managing it successfully.
Shifter wants to control the pace but Joey is squirming around nicely.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Shifter looking to control and managing it successfully.
Joey sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Shifter content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Joey gets back to full guard.
Shifter wants to pass the guard but Joey is keeping the position.
Shifter trying to control the position from guard on top but Joey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Joey wants to sweep but no luck.
Shifter slips nicely into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Shifter tries to pass to full mount but Joey defends it.
Shifter is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Joey is trying to maintain the position but Shifter is very close to passing his half guard.
Joey tries to get to full guard but Shifter has control of the leg.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Shifter wants to control but Joey is keeping him busy.
Shifter sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Shifter is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Shifter tries to pass to full mount but Joey defends it.
Joey is looking for a sweep. Shifter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shifter passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Joey! Score +3 for passing guard: Shifter (11) vs (2) Joey
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Shifter trying to control but Joey is having none of it.
Shifter is looking to work his way around to Joey's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Joey looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Shifter (14) vs (2) Joey
Joey just trying to survive but Shifter is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Shifter controlling well, preventing Joey from escaping the position.
Shifter patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
I really don't envy Joey right now.
Joey showing good submission defense here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Joey controlling Shifter 's hands.
Joey is really stuck here.
Joey defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Shifter's arms.
Shifter keeps control of the position as Joey tries to break free.
Joey is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Shifter has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Joey wants to escape the position.
Joey is still trying to improve position.
Joey trying to control the action but Shifter just sinks the hooks in.
Shifter is persistently looking for the submission but Joey is defending it well.
Joey is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Joey trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Shifter is hanging on to Joey's back as he tries to escape.
Shifter is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Shifter looking for the choke from the back.
Shifter tries to get the hooks in deep but Joey pushed the leg off.
Shifter controlling from the back.
Shifter is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Joey is defending well though. Shifter let's go of the attempt for now.
Joey turns into Shifter and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shifter (14) vs (4) Joey
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Joey wants to pass the guard but Shifter is keeping the position.
Shifter working a defensive guard here.
Joey trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Shifter manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shifter (16) vs (4) Joey
Joey wants to sweep but no luck.
Shifter postures up.
Joey keeping moving, preventing Shifter from controlling successfully.
Shifter is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Joey working a defensive guard but Shifter manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Shifter (19) vs (4) Joey
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Joey wants to control but Shifter postures up.
Shifter in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Joey is not content to let Shifter control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shifter takes the fight on points by 19 to 4.
A relieved looking Shape Shifter thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
HBCC 2
Date: Sep 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shape Shifter (ranked 1327 p4p, 45 weight class) and Police Officer (ranked 4902 p4p, 168 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Shape Shifter! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 5 losses; Police Officer!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Shifter keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Officer closes the distance and clinches.
Officer is pressed up against the cage. Shifter has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Officer down to the mat. Officer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Shifter gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Officer goes for a takedown attempt but Shifter pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Shifter slaps away a takedown attempt from Officer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Shape Shifter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Police Officer.
Officer closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Officer prevents the takedown attempt.
Shifter wants a takedown but no success here.
Shifter gets control of Officer's arms and successfully pulls guard. Shifter will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Shifter controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shifter working a defensive guard but Officer manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Shifter (0) vs (3) Officer
You can see the frustration on Shifter's face as Officer controls the position.
Shifter is trying to improve his position.
Shifter is working hard here to advance position.
Officer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shifter keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shifter trying to remain calm as Officer controls from the top position.
Shifter tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Officer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shifter tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Officer presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Shifter (0) vs (5) Officer
Shifter wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Shifter (0) vs (8) Officer
We've been hearing good reports from Shifter's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Shifter trying to control the hands but Officer breaks the grip.
Shifter tries to roll but Officer sticks to his back.
Shifter just trying to survive but Officer is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Shifter rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Officer prevents Shifter from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shifter actively working from the bottom here.
Shifter wants to get back to full guard but Officer has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Shifter (0) vs (11) Officer
You can see the frustration on Shifter's face as Officer controls the position.
Shifter tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Officer easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Shifter (0) vs (13) Officer
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shifter is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Shifter is looking to improve his position but Officer isn't that keen on the idea.
Officer avoids the attempt from Shifter to control.
Officer controlling his opponent.
Officer prevents Shifter from getting the reversal.
Shifter sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Officer is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Shifter has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Officer is working away from the top position though.
Shifter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Officer wants to control but Shifter is keeping him busy.
Shifter is looking to improve his position.
Officer is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Shifter (0) vs (16) Officer
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Shifter tries to hold on but Officer pushes him away.
Shifter is working to get back to half guard.
Shifter sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Shifter is looking to control Officer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shifter avoid being mounted?
Shifter is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Officer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Officer's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Shifter (4) vs (16) Officer
Officer tries to escape the position.
Officer preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Shifter.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Officer prevents Shifter from getting a body triangle.
Shifter is looking for a rear naked choke here but Officer reverses the position brilliantly into Shifter's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shifter (4) vs (18) Officer
Shifter throws his legs up looking for a submission but Officer uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Shifter (4) vs (21) Officer
Shifter can't do much from the bottom here.
Shifter sneaks back into half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Shifter is looking to improve his position.
Shifter moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Shifter controls Officer momentarily but Officer frees himself.
Officer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Shifter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Officer defends well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Shifter looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Officer passes into half guard.
Shifter tries to get to full guard but Officer has control of the leg.
Shifter trying to control but Officer postures up.
Shifter manages to get to full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Shifter working for submissions but it's allowed Officer to get to half guard.
My spies in HELLCADEMY (Ground Training) inform me that Officer has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Shifter tries to get to full guard but Officer has control of the leg.
Shifter wants to get back to full guard but Officer has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Shifter (4) vs (24) Officer
Shifter is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Officer controlling the pace for now.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Shifter is in all sorts of trouble here.
Shifter regains half guard.
Shifter trying to control from the bottom.
Shifter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Well, if Officer is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Shifter moves into full guard.
Shifter looking for subs off his back but Officer has passed one foot through into half guard.
Shifter actively working from the bottom here.
Officer performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Officer wants to pass the guard but Shifter is defending well.
Shifter wants to control but Officer passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Shifter (4) vs (27) Officer
Officer working away.
Officer trying to control the position but Shifter is working away.
Shifter manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shifter (6) vs (27) Officer
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Shifter is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Shifter seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Officer for as long as he can get away with.
Shifter is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Shifter seems to be working for a kimura but Officer defends the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Well, if Shifter is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that's the end of the fight!
Officer wins on points by 27 to 6.
Police Officer managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 180$), into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
MMMA 90 Take Vs Moors
Date: Aug 18, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Jitsu tries to keep at a distance but Shifter has taken the fight into the clinch.
Shifter lands a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Jiu Jitsu has been cut.
Jitsu is trying to pull guard but Shifter has him pressed against the cage.
Shifter using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jitsu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#TD#
Jitsu pulls guard effortlessly.
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.
Jitsu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shifter's guard. #REVR#
Shifter keeping moving, preventing Jitsu from controlling successfully.
Jitsu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jitsu preventing the sweep.
Jitsu tries to free his leg and advance position but Shifter is retaining full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Jitsu's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Shifter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jitsu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jitsu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shifter keeping moving, preventing Jitsu from controlling successfully.
Shifter pulls Jitsu in close to his closed guard and prevents Jitsu from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
Shifter thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SUB2#
Shifter working for a triangle but Jitsu defends it easily.
Jitsu trying to control but Shifter is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Jitsu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shifter has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jitsu has managed to get both his arms back between Shifter's legs - danger averted.
Shifter seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jitsu passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Shifter wants to control but Jitsu postures up.#SUB#
Jitsu is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shifter has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jitsu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shifter keeps working.
Jitsu remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T3#
Jitsu trying to control the position but Shifter is working away.
Shifter is looking for a sweep.
Shifter wants to control but Jitsu postures up.
Jitsu is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Shifter will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB#
Jitsu looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jitsu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shifter keeps working. #SUB#
Jitsu tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jitsu has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Shifter is trying to control Jitsu's posture but Jitsu avoids it.
Shifter tries to bench press Jitsu off him but Jitsu keeps the position.
Shifter manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jitsu's best efforts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shifter is looking to control Jitsu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shifter avoid being mounted?
Shifter felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jitsu in particular looking to stall.
Jitsu's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jiu Jitsu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jiu Jitsu's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Shifter instigates a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Shifter tries to land a knee to the head but Jitsu blocks with his arms.
Jitsu is looking for a takedown.
Jitsu is trying to pull guard but Shifter turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jitsu is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jiu Jitsu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shifter tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifter with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jitsu has Shifter pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shifter manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shifter tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shifter using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jitsu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jitsu prevents a takedown attempt there.
Shifter landing knees to the head.
#T1#
Jitsu goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shifter prevents it.
Jitsu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shifter backwards. #BC2#
Shifter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
Jitsu feints and as Shifter raises his hands in defense, Jitsu changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Shifter has his foot on Jitsu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jitsu works his way back into a safe position though.
Shifter lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Shifter won't allow Jitsu to sweep him here.
Shifter's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jitsu doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Jitsu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shifter controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2##SUB#
Jitsu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shifter stays in close to Jitsu's body and controls the position.
Shifter trying to control but Jitsu is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Jitsu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T3##SUB#
Jitsu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Jitsu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Jitsu working for a triangle but Shifter defends it easily.
Shifter pushing down on Jitsu's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Shifter seems to be working for a kimura but Jitsu defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Shifter is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Shifter is working for a kimura but Jitsu is defending it quite comfortably.
Jitsu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shifter seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jitsu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jitsu punching from the bottom.
Jitsu is trying to maintain the position but Shifter is very close to passing his half guard.
Jitsu is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shape Shifter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jiu Jitsu'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Shifter closes the distance and clinches.
Jitsu has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shifter is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jitsu has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shifter after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Shifter successfully pulls guard.
Jitsu tries to free his leg and advance position but Shifter is retaining full guard.
Shifter tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Shifter is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shifter keeping full guard, as Jitsu tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifter controls Jitsu momentarily but Jitsu frees himself.
Jitsu controlling from the top position. #T1#
Jitsu tries to free his leg and advance position but Shifter is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Shifter is looking for a triangle here but Jitsu uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Jitsu working away.
Shifter is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jitsu's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Shifter is trying to get back to full guard.#T2##SUB2#
Shifter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jitsu pulls his head out easily.
Shifter is trying to control but can't.
Jitsu is trying to control the action in half guard but Shifter is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jitsu is really struggling to control Shifter but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Jiu Jitsu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Jitsu is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shifter defends it well.
Jitsu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shifter keeps working. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Shifter gets tackled into the cage by Jitsu. Jitsu maintains the clinch. #T3##TD2#
Shifter has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Jitsu is trying to keep an underhook but Shifter manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Jitsu wants to control but Shifter is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Shifter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jitsu keeps working. #SUB#
Jitsu looking for submissions off his back.
Jitsu desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Shifter works his way into full mount! #T4#
Jitsu is in a horrible position here. Shifter smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Shifter has control of Jitsu's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Jitsu regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Jitsu is working to get back to half guard.
Jitsu is squirming around, avoiding Shifter's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Shape Shifter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shifter 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shape Shifter!
Shape Shifter decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
OFC 333: Barca vs Ribber
Date: Dec 31, 2017 |
#R1#
Shifter fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Slater checks it well.
Shifter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shifter is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Shifter has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Slater is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL2#
Shifter clinches up with Slater and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Shifter has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Slater is trying to keep an underhook but Shifter manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Slater is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Fight Factory, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Slater wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Shifter looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Shifter trying to work for an americana but Slater has managed to regain full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifter wants to pass the guard but Slater is keeping the position.#T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slater looking for a sweep. Not yet Slater, not yet.
Shifter wants to pass the guard but Slater is keeping the position.
Shifter scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Shifter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slater swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Slater wants to get back to his feet but Shifter is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shifter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slater swivels though and keeps the full guard. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Slater manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC#
Slater pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Slater shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shifter as he avoids it easily.
Shifter feints a counter leg kick.
Slater looks to land a combination but Shifter avoids it well.
Shifter doesn't manage to clinch there - Slater circles away.
Slater is looking for a counter combo.
AC Slater seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slater lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shifter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Slater scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shifter doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Slater fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shifter avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Slater looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Slater scoring with punches to the head and body.
Slater makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4#
Shifter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Slater with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Slater trying to control but Shifter is working from the bottom.
Slater has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Shifter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Shifter is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slater not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Slater's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slater is in close to Shifter's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Slater landing some decent shots from guard.
Slater wants to control from the top but Shifter keeps moving. #SUB2#
Shifter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Slater defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
AC Slater dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Slater swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Slater backing away here, and Shifter unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Slater fails to land with a series of punches.
Shifter slips a straight right by Slater.
Slater throws a nice looking combination but Shifter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Slater throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shifter counters with a nice kick to the body.
Slater misses with a combination
and Shifter counters with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater shoots in looking for a takedown but Shifter manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Slater's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
AC Slater is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Shifter looking to score a takedown here. Slater is defending well but Shifter drives through and ends up in Slater's guard.
Slater manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shifter manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T1##SUB2#
Slater avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Shifter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shifter wants to sweep here but Slater controlling him for the moment.
AC Slater overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Slater lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Slater connects with a couple of short punches.
Slater is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #ROC#
Shifter is rocked!
Slater arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Shifter's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). AC Slater!
AC Slater bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
OFC: Blood Night XLVI
Date: Dec 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Kocur is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shifter.
Shifter changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Shifter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Shifter moves into range and clinches up with Kocur.
Shifter managing to block the knees to the body from Kocur.
Shifter has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kocur is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kocur.
Kocur trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Shifter has picked Kocur up - he's going for a ride! Shifter dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Shifter throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Shifter throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Shifter not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Shifter looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T1#
Kocur wants to control but Shifter is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Shifter misses with a head shot. Kocur uses the momentum to regain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kocur avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shifter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kocur is keeping the position for now.
Shifter throws a big right hand that misses.
Shifter is looking to work some ground and pound but Kocur has wrist control.
Shifter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kocur swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Shifter postures up in Kocur's guard and throws a big left but Kocur blocks it.
Shifter throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kocur works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shifter works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Shifter looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Shifter is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Shifter looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kocur with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Shifter trying to pass the guard but Kocur defending well.
Kocur tries to roll over but Shifter keeps him under control.#T3#
Shifter seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Shifter looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Shifter is thwarting Kocur's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Shifter is working for a kimura but Kocur is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Shifter is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kocur sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Shifter is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kocur keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
Shifter not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Shifter seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Kocur has recovered full guard.
Kocur wants to sweep but no luck.
Shifter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kocur wants to sweep here but Shifter controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Shifter drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kocur manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Shifter has Kocur in his guard.#REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Shifter is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kocur is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shape Shifter dominated that round.
That's time! Shifter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Kocur misses with a left hand
and Shifter counters with a leg kick.
Kocur pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shifter is out of range and Kocur settles back down.
A telegraphed right hand from Kocur misses the target.
Kocur circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kocur thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Kocur does it's job there.
Kocur walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shifter checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifter shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shifter chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kocur can pounce on him.
Shifter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kocur.
Shifter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kocur can do to turn this around?#T1#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kocur, right into the meat.
Shifter moves in looking to clinch but Kocur pushes him off.
Kocur jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shifter feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kocur is looking to score with low kicks.#CL#
Shifter darts in and clinches Kocur up against the cage.
Kocur missing with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Kocur.
Shifter can't get the takedown.
Shifter takes a shot to the head.
Shifter tries to pull guard but Kocur holds him up against the cage and eventually Shifter drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shape Shifter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kocur landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#TD#
Shifter decides to pull guard. #T2#
Kocur not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Shifter looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kocur puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kocur with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Shifter tries to get to full guard but Kocur has control of the leg.
Shifter is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kocur controlling the action here.
Shifter is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Jitsu Jim, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Shifter moves into full guard.
#T3##SUB#
Kocur avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Shifter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shape Shifter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shifter can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kocur controls the pace.#SUB#
Shifter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kocur can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Shifter looking for a guillotine here but Kocur defends easily.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kocur wants to pass the guard but Shifter is keeping the position.#SUB#
Shifter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shifter keeping full guard, as Kocur tries to pass.
Shifter looking for a sweep. Not yet Shifter, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Shifter is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Shifter working for a triangle but Kocur defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Kocur showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Shifter shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Shifter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shifter throws a big elbow that misses.
Kocur wants to sweep but no luck.
Kocur wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kocur can't keep his opponent in guard - Shifter advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Shifter seems to be working for a kimura but Kocur defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Shifter is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T1#
Kocur wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Shifter is looking for a kimura here.
Shifter has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Shifter seems to be working for a kimura but Kocur defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Shifter is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kocur gets back to full guard.
Kocur has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kocur avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kocur pulls Shifter in to control the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Shifter's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Shifter pushes down on Kocur's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kocur wants to improve his position but Shifter is controlling well.
Shifter working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Kocur's thigh. Kocur counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T3#
Shifter tries to free his leg and advance position but Kocur is retaining full guard.
Shifter with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shifter looking to pass the guard.
Shifter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shifter looking to pass the guard.
Shifter throws a strike but Kocur rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Shifter is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kocur 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. #T4#
Shifter wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Kocur got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shifter has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kocur has managed to get both his arms back between Shifter's legs - danger averted.
Kocur advances position into side control!
Shifter tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shifter gets back to half guard.
Shifter tries to roll over but Kocur keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shape Shifter showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Shifter has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shape Shifter!
Shape Shifter decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
OFC: Blood Night XLV
Date: Nov 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Newton's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shifter under the eye.
Shifter takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've been told by Newton's head coaches at soundcloud.com/spinmanfinn that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Shifter shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It looked like Newton was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Shifter fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Shifter pushes Newton up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Newton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shifter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Newton misses.
Newton backing away here, and Shifter unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Newton throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Shifter counters with a single leg into guard. Newton didn't expect that. #ES#
Newton is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T1#
Shifter has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Newton is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cam Newton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shape Shifter.
Newton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Newton working hard to break the clinch.#TD2#
Shifter jumps guard and drags Newton to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Newton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Shifter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Newton defends well.#SUB2#
Shifter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Newton defends well.
Newton wants to stand but Shifter has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Newton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2##SU#
Newton decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Newton keeps the fight on the outside.
Newton misses with a lunging right hand
and Shifter counters with an outside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Newton. Shifter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shifter tries a quick counter leg kick but Newton is wise to it.
Shifter ducks under a wild hook from Newton.
Shifter wants to clinch.
Shifter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Newton.
Shifter avoids the body shot from Newton.
#T3#
Newton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Newton misses with a looping left.
Newton looks to score with a jab to the body but Shifter is just out of range.
Shifter flicks out a counter leg kick but Newton steps away.
Shifter takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Shifter fails with an attempt to clinch.
Newton misses with a looping right.
Newton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL2#
Shifter gets a clinch. #T4#
Shifter is trying to pull guard but Newton has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Newton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Newton throws a body shot but no joy.
Newton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Newton misses with a hook
and Shifter counters with an inside leg kick.
A big left from Newton misses.
Newton misses with a right hand
and Shifter counters with an outside leg kick.
Shifter avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL2#
Shifter has Newton up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cam Newton dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Shifter shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Newton pinned against the cage. Newton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Newton lands with a nice body punch.
Shifter has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shifter there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifter lands a nice shot that snaps Newton's head back.
Newton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shifter can do to turn this around?
Shifter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Newton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shifter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Newton.
#T1#
Shifter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Newton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Newton is looking for a counter combo.
Cam Newton is winning the standup battle so far.
Shifter tries to clinch up
and Shifter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Newton misses with a double jab.
Shifter feints a counter leg kick.
Newton just misses with a punch to the body.
Newton just misses with a punch to the body.
Newton fails to land with a series of punches.
Shifter counters with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Newton. Shifter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cam Newton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Shifter fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Newton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Newton backing away here, and Shifter unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Newton fails to land with a series of punches.
Newton misses with a right hand
and Shifter counters with a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Shifter drives through and clinches with Newton against the cage.
#TD2#
Shifter is trying to trip Newton. He has hold of a leg but Newton is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Shifter persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shifter passes Newton's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Shifter is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Newton defends it well. #SUB2#
Shifter is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3#
Newton is trying to stand.
#SUB2#
Shifter is trying to work for a kimura but Newton is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Shifter is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Newton defends it well.
Shifter prevents Newton from standing back up.
Newton on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Newton is trying to stand back up but Shifter is controlling him
#SUB2#
Shifter is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Shifter trying to mount his opponent but Newton defends it. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Shifter is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Newton has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Shifter is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Newton pushes Shifter off looking to stand but Shifter dives back in and keeps control.
Shifter thows a huge punch but Newton dodges it nicely.
Shifter prevents Newton from standing back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Shifter is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#ES#
Newton has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Shifter is on him like a limpet, forcing Newton back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Cam Newton will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Newton tests Shifter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Newton throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Shifter holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Shifter prevents Newton from breaking the clinch.#TD2#
Newton is fighting off a takedown attempt but Shifter is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Newton to the mat. Newton regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Shape Shifter has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shifter slips nicely into half guard.
Newton looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB2#
Shifter is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Shifter is working for a kimura but Newton is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton tries to kick Shifter off but Shifter keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T1##ES#
Newton manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Shifter keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Newton tries to circle away but Shifter has him pinned against the cage.
Shifter tries to pull guard but Newton holds him up against the cage and eventually Shifter drops back down to his feet.
Shifter is looking to take this one to the mat.
Newton has had enough of the clinch but Shifter keeps him there for the moment.#TD2#
Shifter manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Shifter is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Newton stopping the sweep attempt from Shifter.
Newton wants to stand but Shifter has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T2#
Shifter throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Newton tries to stand but Shifter is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Shifter looking for a guillotine here but Newton defends easily.
Newton has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Shifter is proving hard to escape from.
Shifter wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Newton wanted to stand there but Shifter had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Shifter closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T3##CL2#
Shifter moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Newton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab lands there for Newton.
No joy there for Newton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD2#
Shifter looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
Shifter is looking for a kimura here.
Newton wants to get back to his feet.
#T4##SUB2#
Shifter is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Newton defends it well. #SUB2#
Shifter is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Newton wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Shifter seems to be working for a kimura but Newton defends the submission attempt.
Shape Shifter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shifter prevents Newton from standing back up.
Newton regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Shifter.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Shape Shifter.
I think Newton has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cam Newton!
After the fight, Cam Newton was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
OFC 316: Fei Chung vs Ribber
Date: Oct 08, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Shifter drives through and clinches with BK against the cage.
Shifter tries to pull guard but BK won't allow it.
Shifter has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. BK is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
BK presses Shifter against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from BK.
BK lands a right hand.
Shifter prevents the takedown attempt.
BK has a couple of punches blocked by Shifter.
Shifter has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. BK is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Benjamin BK has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shape Shifter.
BK is defending well against a takedown attempt.
BK can't find room to land a body shot as Shifter controls the action.
A short body shot lands from BK as the two fighters clinch.
Shifter has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. BK avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Shifter goes for a takedown attempt but BK pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
BK throws a hook but Shifter blocks it.
Shifter let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Shifter has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Shifter instigates a clinch.
BK can't find room to land a body shot as Shifter controls the action.
Shifter prevents a body shot from BK. #TD2#
Shifter pulls guard successfully.
BK postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
BK keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shifter's head.#SUB2#
Shifter is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. BK is aware though and is defending well.
BK scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
BK landing some decent shots from guard.
BK has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
BK is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
BK working some strikes from top position.
BK is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Shifter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shifter keeps trying to improve his position.
BK postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
BK chips away with some ground and pound.
BK with a nice head shot there.
BK chips away with some ground and pound.#ROC#
Shifter is rocked!
BK gets to his feet and stands over Shifter, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Shifter felt that one! BK unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Shifter from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benjamin BK!
Benjamin BK retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Benjamin BK, 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:
OFC 312: Leningrad
Date: Sep 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Shifter lands with a nice body punch.
Slater swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shifter is looking for a counter combo.
Slater lands a body shot.
Slater throws a right hand that Shifter ducks under and follows up with a left that Shifter also avoids with ease.
Slater fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Slater throws a shot to the body.
Slater thows a left - swing and a miss!
Slater throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifter leaves Slater with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It looked like Shifter was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD#
Shifter closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Slater to the mat! Slater manages to get full guard. #T1#
Shifter preventing the sweep.
Slater utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Slater wants to sweep here but Shifter controlling him for the moment.
Shifter trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shifter tries to free his leg and advance position but Slater is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Shifter is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Slater is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Slater has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Slater is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Slater is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Shifter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Shifter throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Slater trying to control but Shifter is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Shifter is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Shifter working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Slater has passed into half guard!
Shifter is staying active underneath Slater, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Shifter moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Slater works over Shifter with some ground and pound from guard.
Slater trying to control the position from guard on top but Shifter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slater postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slater looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Slater connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Shifter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Slater can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Slater stands up over Shifter, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Shifter looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Slater passes into half guard.
Slater seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Shifter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shifter makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Shifter.#T4##SUB#
Shifter looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Slater has picked Shifter up and slammed him! Shifter can't keep hold of the triangle and Slater manages to pass to side control!
Shifter on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Shifter is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Slater's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Shifter is pressing down on Slater's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Shifter is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Slater frees his head nicely. Oh but Shifter has switched to an armbar! Slater is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Shape Shifter!
Shape Shifter 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:
OFC 305: Wyatt vs Jah
Date: Aug 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Shifter slips under a jab from BK.
BK misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
BK walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shifter checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Shifter tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shifter drops his hands momentarily and BK takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL#
Shifter rushes BK and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
BK tries to work over Shifter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shifter tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Shifter is trying to trip BK. He has hold of a leg but BK is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Shifter persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
BK bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shifter's guard. #REVB#
Shifter preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
BK preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Shifter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
BK preventing the sweep.
BK connects with a couple of short punches.
BK with a nice head shot there.
BK must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1##SUB#
Shifter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but BK can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
BK with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Shifter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
BK landing with the ground and pound.
BK scoring with some ground and pound.
BK throws a big right hand that misses.
Shifter lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB#
Shifter has gone for a leg lock! BK slips out almost immediately though and dives into Shifter's guard.#REVB##SUB#
BK avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shifter is on top in guard.
#REVR##T2#
Shifter throws a big elbow that misses.
BK wants to sweep but no luck.
Shifter is looking to pass into half guard but BK pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now BK is in guard.#REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Shifter is looking for a triangle but BK pushes his legs off easily.
Shifter lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Shifter sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed BK's guard.
Shifter prevents BK from improving his position.
Shifter throwing shots but BK is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Shifter is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
BK tries to roll over but Shifter keeps him under control.#T3#
BK is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Shifter looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
BK wants to improve his position but Shifter is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shifter is pressing down on BK's thigh, looking to free his foot. BK is holding on for now.
BK gets back to full guard.
BK 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.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shifter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shifter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shifter throws a big elbow that misses.
BK tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shifter forces his way into half guard.
BK is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
BK makes his way to full guard. A much better position for BK.
BK looking for a sweep. Not yet BK, not yet.
BK avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
BK looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shifter is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Shape Shifter will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
BK with a hook.
BK throws a right hand that misses
and Shifter counters with a one-two to the body.
BK shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Shifter gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shifter goes for a takedown attempt but BK pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Shifter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by BK. BK obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as BK throws out the jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Shifter misses its target.
Shifter dives in and grabs BK's left leg, looking for a takedown. BK pushes down on Shifter's head and hops out.
Shifter shoots in for a takedown but BK shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shape Shifter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
BK cracks the inside of Shifter's front leg. #T1#
Shifter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shifter fires out a quick counter leg kick but BK just manages to avoid it.
BK lands with a straight right. Shifter didn't see that one coming.
BK feints and then cracks Shifter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shifter down.
Shifter checks the leg kick.
Shifter blocks a jab.
BK takes a swing at Shifter's ribcage but misses.
A punch lands to the side of Shifter 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Shifter walks forward, straight into a front kick from BK.
BK throws a shot from downtown. Shifter moves away and avoids it.
BK is looking to clinch.
Benjamin BK seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shifter moves out of range as BK strikes.
Shifter slips a jab from BK.#T2#
BK swings and misses with a hook to the body.
BK swings away with a leg kick that misses.
BK connects with an inside leg kick.
Shifter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
BK jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shifter is looking to counter the offense by BK and move into the clinch.
BK bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shifter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by BK.
BK lands a leg kick that knocks Shifter off balance momentarily.
Benjamin BK seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
BK misses with a straight right.
BK throws a hook but Shifter avoids it easily.
Shifter throws a quick counter head kick but BK was just out of range.#CL#
Shifter instigates a clinch.
Shifter wants a takedown but no success here.
BK stops a takedown attempt from Shifter.
BK misses with a shot to the kidneys.
I was talking to Shifter's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T3#
Shifter changes levels and goes for a takedown here. BK fights it off and pushes away nicely.
BK throws a leg kick
and Shifter counters with a three punch combo that has BK backing up. BK nods at Shifter to acknowledge the strikes.
Shifter takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
BK throws a lazy uppercut
and Shifter counters with an outside leg kick.
Good leg kick by BK there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
BK fails with a takedown attempt.
BK throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
BK misses with a lunging right hand
and Shifter counters with a nice body kick.
Shifter chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before BK can pounce on him.
#T4#
BK darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shifter has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from BK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shifter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from BK.
BK throws a chopping leg kick but Shifter manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#CL2#
BK clinches with his opponent.
BK misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shifter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shifter tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Shifter is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. BK can't fight it off and eventually Shifter manages to take the fight to the floor. BK looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Shifter works a leg free and moves into half guard.
BK tries to get to full guard but Shifter has control of the leg. #SUB#
Shifter is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, BK has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin BK showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
BK throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shifter drops down looking for a counter takedown but BK sprawls and moves away.
BK looks to throw the jab but Shifter is out of range.
It appears Shifter was looking to counter with a kick there.
Shifter tries to clinch up.
BK with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
BK is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
BK throws a body kick that misses.
Shifter tried to counter with a leg kick but BK avoided it.
BK is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shifter sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shifter is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
BK misses with a hook. Shifter ducked under it nicely.
Shifter tried to counter with a leg kick but BK avoided it.
Shifter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from BK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifter tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but BK swivels and escapes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shifter is defended easily by BK.#T1#
BK throws the left hand but Shifter avoids the punch easily.
Shifter tries to close the distance and clinch up but BK swats him away and circles back towards the center.
BK throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Shifter counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Shifter.
BK tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shifter tries to free his leg and advance position but BK is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Shifter drops back, looking for a kneebar! BK looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. BK looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from BK! #REVB#
Shifter takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
BK lands a few punches from side control.
Shape Shifter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shifter is looking to regain half guard here but BK keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
BK working the body and head with strikes.
Shifter is looking to regain half guard here but BK keeps moving and retains side control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shifter takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
BK has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
BK scores with a couple of short elbows.#ROC2#
Shifter is rocked!
Shifter takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Oh Shifter is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
BK in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Shifter looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! BK turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benjamin BK!
A victorious Benjamin BK thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
OFC 300: Luzhin vs Makaki Iii
Date: Jul 22, 2017 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
A clash of legs there as Loveladdy blocks the low kick.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A frustrated look appears on Loveladdy's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Loveladdy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shifter feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Loveladdy's calf.#CL#
Shifter has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Shifter has clasped his hands together around Loveladdy's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loveladdy parries the strikes from Shifter easily there. Shifter is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Loveladdy to escape.
#SUB#
Shifter is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Loveladdy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Loveladdy felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Loveladdy is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Shifter has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T1#
Loveladdy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shifter tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Loveladdy controls the position for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Loveladdy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shifter lands a few punches from side control.
Loveladdy is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Shifter is controlling him well.
You can see the frustration on Loveladdy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Shifter is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Loveladdy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Shifter creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Loveladdy sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Loveladdy struggling a bit here.#T2#
Loveladdy parries the strikes from Shifter easily there. Shifter is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Loveladdy to escape.
Shifter working away.#SUB#
Shifter has hold of Loveladdy's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Loveladdy seems comfortable defending it but Shifter has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Loveladdy is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Loveladdy is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Shifter couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shape Shifter!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Shape Shifter waved his t-shirt featuring Urban Fighter's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
OFC 294: Shifter vs Kermode
Date: Jun 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Kermode misses with a lunging right hand
and Shifter counters with a nice leg kick.
Kermode jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shifter appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kermode missing with a left hand there. Shifter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shifter walks into a straight right hand from Kermode.
Shifter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kermode misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
Shifter drives through and clinches with Kermode against the cage.
#TD#
Shifter has Kermode pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Shifter pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kermode tumbling to the mat - Shifter dives into Kermode's guard.
Shifter has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Shifter throws a big right hand that misses.
Shifter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kermode swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Shifter drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kermode dives on top into guard.#REVB##T1#
Kermode is looking to stand up but Shifter won't let him. #SUB#
Shifter is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kermode is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Shifter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SU2#
Kermode stands up from Shifter's guard - Kermode perhaps looking for a knockout.
Shifter doesn't manage to clinch there - Kermode circles away.
Kermode steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Shifter. That one must have hurt.
Shifter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kermode.
Kermode misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Shifter counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kermode!
Shifter has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Shifter is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kermode knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Shifter working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2##SUB#
Shifter thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Shifter is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kermode knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kermode is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Shifter swings around for an armbar but Kermode sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Shifter's guard.#T3##SUB#
Shifter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kermode is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Shifter tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SU2#
Kermode stands and steps away. Shifter gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kermode looks to throw the jab but Shifter is out of range.
Mayo Kermode is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shifter fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kermode is out of range. #CL#
Shifter clinches.
Shifter tries to pull guard but Kermode holds him up against the cage and eventually Shifter drops back down to his feet.
Kermode wants to break the clinch but can't.
Shifter is trying to drag Kermode to the mat but Kermode just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shifter is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kermode to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shape Shifter. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4##BC2#
Kermode breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kermode misses with a lunging right hand
and Shifter counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kermode's knee momentarily.
Kermode lands a head shot.
Shifter has his takedown stuffed
and Kermode counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shifter darts in looking for a takedown but Kermode gets double underhooks and turns Shifter into the cage.
A good leg kick by Kermode.
A jab from Kermode misses.
Shifter walks into a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kermode throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shifter counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mayo Kermode will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Kermode waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shifter.
Kermode pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shifter is out of range and Kermode settles back down.
Shifter shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kermode defends it nicely.
Kermode rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shifter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kermode swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifter moves out of range of the strikes.
Shifter tried to counter with a leg kick but Kermode avoided it.
Kermode missing with a left hand there. Shifter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shifter looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kermode has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kermode moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kermode tries to work over Shifter's front leg with a kick but Shifter checks it. #T1#
Shifter blocks a jab.
Kermode thows a leg kick but Shifter checks it #CL#
and Shifter counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Shifter. #TD#
Shifter has Kermode pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Shifter pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kermode tumbling to the mat - Shifter dives into Kermode's guard.#ES2#
Kermode is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Shifter presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD#
Shifter pulls guard successfully.
Kermode would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kermode must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shifter throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Kermode wants to control from the top but Shifter keeps moving.
Shifter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kermode has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Shifter is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Kermode avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shifter lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Kermode trying to keep a closed guard but Shifter is proving a slippery customer.
Kermode keeping full guard, as Shifter tries to pass.
Kermode looking to control.
Shifter tries to free his leg and advance position but Kermode is retaining full guard.
Shifter is working hard here to advance position.
Shifter postures up and lands a big shot to Kermode's brow.
Shifter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shifter throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kermode works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Shifter drops back looking for a leg! Kermode is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kermode manages to kick Shifter off! Shifter jumps back into Kermode's guard.
Kermode bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shifter's guard. #REVB#
Kermode trying to control the position from guard on top but Shifter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shape Shifter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kermode wanted to stand there but Shifter had control of the position. #SU2#
Kermode gets to his feet. Shifter looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Nice takedown defense from Kermode. No joy for Shifter on that attempt.
Kermode displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Shifter shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shape Shifter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kermode misses with a straight right.
Shifter feinted with a counter takedown.#T4#
Kermode ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shifter moves away.
Shifter throws a sloppy head kick
and Kermode cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Shifter has closed the distance and engaged Kermode in a clinch.
#TD#
Shifter wants the takedown. Kermode is fighting it off but Shifter persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kermode's guard against the cage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shifter scoring with some ground and pound.
Shifter postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Shifter thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Shifter throws a big right hand that misses.
Kermode preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kermode is trying to keep Shifter in close.
#ES2#
Kermode kicks Shifter off and gets to his feet.
Kermode throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mayo Kermode showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Shifter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Shifter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shifter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kermode! But no joy.#CL#
Shifter moves into the clinch.#TD#
Shifter lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kermode avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shifter. #SUB#
Shifter seems to be working for a kimura but Kermode defends the submission attempt.
Kermode regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shifter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shifter trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kermode wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kermode is on top in guard.
#REVB##T1##SUB#
Shifter is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kermode is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Shifter has his foot on Kermode's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kermode works his way back into a safe position though.
Kermode has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Shifter is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Shifter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kermode can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kermode trying to control the position from guard on top but Shifter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Shifter working for a triangle but Kermode defends it easily.
Kermode trying to control the position from guard on top but Shifter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SU2#
Kermode gets to his feet - Shifter follows without any prompting.
Shifter tries to clinch but Kermode is having none of it.
Kermode unleashes a big counter combination but Shifter bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mayo Kermode seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kermode misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shifter is defended easily by Kermode.
Kermode looks for the body kick but Shifter saw that one coming.
Kermode misses with a low kick.
Shifter is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kermode throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Kermode misses the shot to the body.
Kermode throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shifter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kermode.
Shifter tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kermode manages to circle out of the way.
Shifter tries to clinch but Kermode moves out of range.
Kermode circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kermode loads up on a big right hand but Shifter slips the punch.
Shifter feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Shifter darts in trying to clinch
and Kermode counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
That kick from Shifter tenderised Kermode's leg. Kermode is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kermode is looking to slow Shifter down with leg kicks.
Kermode misses with a hook
and Shifter counters with an outside leg kick.
Kermode throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kermode throws a sloppy head kick
and Shifter counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kermode's knee momentarily.
Shifter tries to clinch
and Kermode counters with a right hand to the body.
Kermode throws a solid leg kick but Shifter takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kermode.
Kermode tries to score with a low kick but Shifter moves his leg out of the way.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kermode misses with a left hand
and Shifter counters with a good low kick that Kermode was not able to check.
Kermode throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shifter seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mayo Kermode really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4##TD#
Shifter shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Shifter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kermode is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shifter won't allow Kermode to sweep him here. #SUB#
Shifter drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shifter jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Shifter drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kermode dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Kermode wants to control from the top but Shifter keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kermode is looking to stand up but Shifter won't let him. #SUB#
Shifter is looking for a triangle here but Kermode uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Shifter is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Shifter looking for a sweep but Kermode has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Shifter keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kermode looking to control but Shifter is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Shifter is trying desperately to improve position.
Kermode trying to control but Shifter is having none of it.
Shifter is trying to escape the mount.
#T2#
Kermode controlling his opponent.
Shifter working to try and regain half guard.
Shifter gets back to half guard.
Kermode tries to stand but can't do so whilst Shifter controls his leg.
Kermode is looking to take a break and control but Shifter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kermode might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Shifter haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Shifter tries to get to full guard but Kermode has control of the leg.
Shifter missing with punches from the bottom.
#T3#
Kermode controlling the action here.
Shifter gets full guard.
Shifter wants to sweep here but Kermode controlling him for the moment.
Kermode would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU2#
Kermode gets to his feet - Shifter follows without any prompting.
A slow jab from Kermode misses its intended target.
Shifter throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kermode's waist but Kermode gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shifter off to one side.
Shifter scores with a spinning back kick!#T4#
The fighters circling - Kermode throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kermode paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kermode wants to land a leg kick but Shifter is out of range. #CL#
Kermode gets tackled into the cage by Shifter. Shifter maintains the clinch.
Shifter is trying to drag Kermode to the mat but Kermode just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shifter is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kermode to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shape Shifter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shifter fails to pull guard.
#BC2#
Kermode breaks from the clinch.
Kermode scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mayo Kermode dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Shifter blocks a head kick by Kermode.
A low kick from Kermode misses
and Shifter counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kermode's knee momentarily.
Shifter tries to close the distance and clinch but Kermode swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kermode tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kermode throws a series of punches but Shifter moves out of range.
Shifter is looking to clinch but Kermode is avoiding it.
Kermode misses with a hook. Shifter ducked under it nicely.
Shifter fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kermode just manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kermode throws an overhand right that lands on Shifter's shoulder, as Shifter tries to avoid the shot.
Shifter takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kermode missing with a left hand there. Shifter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Kermode loads up on a big right hand but Shifter slips the punch.
Kermode throws a sloppy head kick and Shifter moves out of range easily.
Shifter tries to clinch but Kermode is having none of it.
Kermode thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shifter fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kermode just manages to avoid it.
Shifter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kermode.
Shifter blocks a jab.
Shifter tries to clinch but Kermode moves out of range.
Kermode swats away the attempt to clinch by Shifter.#T2##CL#
Shifter darts in and clinches Kermode up against the cage.
Shifter has Kermode pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kermode manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kermode is trying to force a seperation but Shifter has the dominant position.#BC2#
Kermode escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kermode throws a head kick that half lands.
Shifter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kermode.
Shifter half committed to a counter leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shifter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kermode throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shifter counters with a nice body kick. #T3#
Shifter checks a leg kick nicely.
Kermode throws a leg kick but Shifter checks it.
Shifter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kermode.
Shifter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kermode.
As Kermode tries to get set, Shifter tries to push him back and clinch up but Kermode manages to avoid the attempt.
Mayo Kermode is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kermode swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD#
and Shifter counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Shifter is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kermode knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Shifter is trying to get an arm triangle but Kermode is defending well.
Kermode is trying to buck Shifter off.#T4#
Shifter landing strikes. #SUB#
Shifter is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kermode knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kermode is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Shifter wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kermode, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Shifter thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Shape Shifter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kermode regains half guard, as Shifter was trying to land strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mayo Kermode comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kermode winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 45:50
Judge William Peck scores the fight 45:50
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mayo Kermode!
Mayo Kermode is the new light heavyweight champion!
Mayo Kermode thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
OFC 287: Riccuito vs Viceroy
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Coleman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shifter moves away.
Coleman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shifter throws a leg kick but Coleman moved away.
Coleman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Coleman lands with an overhand left.
Shifter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Coleman swings for the body but Shifter moves out of range.
Coleman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Coleman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman connects with an inside leg kick.
Coleman throws a leg kick but Shifter sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Coleman throws a leg kick but Shifter sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Coleman motions for Shifter to come forward. Coleman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Coleman throws a low kick, looking for Shifter's leg but Shifter calmly moves out of range. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Coleman working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Coleman.
#TD2#
Shifter has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Coleman regains guard immediately.
Shifter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shifter has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Shifter drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Coleman dives on top into guard.#REVR#
We've been hearing good reports from Coleman's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Shifter had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Coleman defends it easily.
Shifter wants to sweep but no luck.
Coleman stays in close to Shifter's body and controls the position. #T2#
Coleman stopping the sweep attempt from Shifter.
Shifter is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Shifter is looking for a triangle here but Coleman uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Shifter is trying to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shifter gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Coleman prevents Shifter from improving his position.
Coleman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Shifter is trying to get back to full guard.
Shifter keeps trying to improve his position.
Coleman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Coleman prevents Shifter from improving his position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Coleman in particular looking to stall.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Coleman tries to stand and escape but Shifter is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Greg Coleman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Coleman throws a chopping leg kick but Shifter manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Coleman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL#
Coleman drives through and clinches with Shifter against the cage.
Coleman is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Shifter has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Coleman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Shifter tries for a takedown but Coleman manages to get underhooks.
Greg Coleman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shape Shifter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shifter has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Coleman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Shifter goes for a takedown attempt but Coleman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Shifter drives through and clinches with Coleman against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Coleman dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Shifter gets a clinch.
Shifter is trying to pull guard but Coleman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Coleman gets through Shifter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD2#
Shifter ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Shifter no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Shifter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Coleman is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Shifter is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Coleman is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Shifter is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Coleman stands and throws Shifter's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifter is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SU#
Coleman decides to stand back up. #T1#
Coleman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Coleman tries to close the distance and clinch but Shifter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shifter slips under a jab.
Coleman throws a leg kick but Shifter sees it coming and moves out of range. #CL2#
Shifter instigates a clinch.
A short right from Coleman on the inside.
Coleman throws a punch but it's blocked by Shifter.
Coleman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Coleman prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2#
Shifter pulls Coleman into guard.
Coleman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shifter can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Shifter is looking for a triangle here but Coleman uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Coleman slows the pace down. #T2##SU#
Coleman decides to stand up, so the ref orders Shifter to his feet.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Coleman.
A low kick from Coleman is predictable there
and Shifter counters with an outside leg kick.
Shifter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Coleman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Coleman lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coleman throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Coleman darts in and clinches Shifter up against the cage.
Coleman lands an uppercut.
Shifter is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Greg Coleman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shape Shifter.
Coleman can't find room to land a body shot as Shifter controls the action.
#T3#
Shifter blocking some punches.
Shifter jumps guard but Coleman stands there with Shifter around his waist. Shifter gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Shifter is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Coleman can't fight it off and eventually Shifter manages to take the fight to the floor. Coleman looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Shifter throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Coleman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shifter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shifter looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Shifter drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Shifter as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Coleman screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Shifter! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Shape Shifter!
Shape Shifter is the new light heavyweight champion!
After the big win, Shape Shifter made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Urban Fighter and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
OFC 280: Rio
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Shifter tries to clinch but Malone Jr is having none of it.
Malone Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malone Jr throws a lazy body kick
and Shifter finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Malone Jr throws a body punch but Shifter moves out of range.
Malone Jr moves in looking to clinch but Shifter pushes him off.
Shifter is looking to clinch but Malone Jr is avoiding it.
Shifter moves out of range of the body kick from Malone Jr.
Malone Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shifter moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifter tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Malone Jr defends well and Shifter ends up having to push Malone Jr into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL#
Malone Jr tries to keep at a distance but Shifter has taken the fight into the clinch.
Shifter is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T1#
Shifter is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shape Shifter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right hook to the body lands for Malone Jr.
Shifter tries to land a knee to the head but Malone Jr blocks with his arms.
Malone Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shifter throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shifter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD#
Shifter jumps guard and drags Malone Jr to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Malone Jr wants to control from the top but Shifter keeps moving.
Malone Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Shifter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Malone Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Malone Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Shifter is looking for a triangle but Malone Jr pushes his legs off easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Malone Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Malone Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Shifter is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Shifter has his foot on Malone Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Malone Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
Malone Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Shifter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Malone Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Shifter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Malone Jr is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Shifter has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Malone Jr is looking to defend but Shifter has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Malone Jr! Shifter pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Malone Jr taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Shape Shifter!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Shape Shifter waved his t-shirt featuring Urban Fighter's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
OFC 274: Shifter vs Coleman II
Date: Apr 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Shifter darts in looking for a takedown but Coleman gets double underhooks and turns Shifter into the cage.
Coleman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shifter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Coleman swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Shifter has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Shifter jumps guard.
Shifter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Shifter is looking for a triangle here but Coleman uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Shifter tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifter is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Coleman trying to control the action but Shifter is working from the bottom.
Shifter is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Shifter is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Shifter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Coleman pulls his head out easily.
Coleman trying to control the pace.
Coleman blocks the strikes from Shifter.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shifter is looking for a sweep. Coleman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Coleman stalling away here and it's allowed Shifter to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB#
Shifter looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Coleman passes into side control.
Coleman trying to control the position but Shifter is working away.
Shifter tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Shifter seems a little lost for a moment, as Coleman dominates the positioning.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shifter tries to bench press Coleman off him but Coleman keeps the position.
Coleman is looking to take a break and control but Shifter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shifter is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shifter manages to work his way to half guard, despite Coleman's best efforts.
Coleman not doing much here.
Shifter manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Coleman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shifter has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Coleman has managed to get both his arms back between Shifter's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Shifter has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Coleman is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Shifter.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Coleman trying to control the action but Shifter is working from the bottom.
Shifter is looking to regain half guard here but Coleman keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Shape Shifter will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Coleman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shifter momentarily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Shifter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shifter looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Coleman misses with a left hand
and Shifter counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Shifter shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT2#
It looks like Shape Shifter has been cut.
Shifter tries to clinch up
and Coleman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It seemed like Coleman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Shifter tries to clinch there but Coleman circles away.
Coleman connects with a leg kick. Shifter looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shifter.
#CL#
Shifter gets a clinch.
Coleman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD#
Shifter successfully pulls guard.
Shifter seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Coleman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shifter 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.#T2#
Shifter is looking to sweep but instead, Coleman has passed into half guard.
Shifter wants to get back to full guard.
Shape Shifter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Shifter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shifter tries to roll over but Coleman keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shifter manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Shifter looking for subs off his back but Coleman has passed one foot through into half guard.
Coleman is looking to take a break and control but Shifter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Shifter is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Shifter looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Shifter with the active half guard here but Coleman passes nicely into side control.
Shifter is not content to let Coleman control the position.
Shifter tries to buck Coleman off but Coleman is having none of it.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shifter gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Shifter has a hand on Coleman's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Coleman takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Shifter really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Shifter sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Shifter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shifter is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Coleman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shape Shifter'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.
#R3#
Shifter closes the distance but Coleman moves to the side
enabling Coleman to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shifter is defended easily by Coleman.
Shifter fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Coleman avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Shifter drives through with a takedown into Coleman's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Shifter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Coleman can't keep his opponent in guard - Shifter advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Shifter looks to land a strike but Coleman avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Coleman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shifter throws an elbow that misses. Coleman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Shifter's guard. Nice move by Coleman!#REVB##SUB#
Shifter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Coleman defends well.
Coleman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Shifter looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Coleman puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB#
Coleman moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Shifter.#SU2#
Coleman has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Coleman loads up on a big right hand but Shifter slips the punch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shifter.
Coleman is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shape Shifter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coleman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shifter. #T3#
Shifter steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Coleman. That one must have hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shifter.
Coleman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shifter tries to clinch up but Coleman circles away and keeps his distance.
Coleman lands a jab.
Coleman looks to land a left hand but Shifter moved out of range nicely.
Greg Coleman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shifter shoots for a takedown but Coleman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T4#
Shifter fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Coleman checks it well.
Shifter on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Coleman misses with a left hand
and Shifter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Coleman.
Shifter tried to counter with a leg kick but Coleman avoided it.
Coleman swings widly with a right hand
and Shifter counters with a nice leg kick.
Coleman closes the distance but Shifter moves to the side
and Shifter counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shifter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Coleman really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shape Shifter's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Shifter slips under a jab from Coleman.
Nice sprawl there from Coleman as Shifter shoots in.#TD#
Shifter shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB#
Shifter has gone for a leg lock! Coleman slips out almost immediately though and dives into Shifter's guard.#REVB#
Shifter keeping moving, preventing Coleman from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman 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. #SUB#
Shifter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
Shifter keeping moving, preventing Coleman from controlling successfully.
Coleman wants to pass the guard but Shifter is keeping the position.
Shifter throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Coleman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Shifter working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Coleman has passed into half guard!
Coleman tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Shifter throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Coleman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shifter does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Coleman is taking a breather. Shifter says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Shifter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Coleman pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Shifter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shifter gets full guard.
Coleman controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Shifter looking for a guillotine here but Coleman defends easily.
Coleman stopping the sweep attempt from Shifter.#T3##SUB#
Shifter is looking for a triangle here but Coleman uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Shifter is trying to improve his position.
Coleman controls the position.
Shifter is looking for a sweep.
Coleman takes a little break here. Shifter wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shifter regains half guard.#SUB#
Shifter actively working from the bottom here.#SU2#
Coleman stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Shifter to get to his feet.
Shifter shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Coleman as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Coleman rushes Shifter and presses him up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Coleman unloads a knee to the mid-section.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Coleman putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Shifter in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Coleman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shifter backwards.
Coleman gets through Shifter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Coleman is leaning against Shifter and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Coleman dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Shape Shifter'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
Shifter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Coleman.
Coleman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shifter is able to avoid easily.
A lazy left from Coleman finds it's target.
Coleman misses with the body kick
and Shifter counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A low kick from Coleman misses
enabling Shifter to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifter misses with a low kick.
Coleman digs a good body shot into Shifter's ribs.
Shifter slips a jab from Coleman.
Shifter feinted with a counter takedown.#T1##KD2#
Coleman lands a big uppercut and Shifter crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Shifter looks OK. Coleman waves Shifter back to his feet!#ROC2#
Shifter is rocked!
Coleman is stalking Shifter. Shifter circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Coleman, and it's lights out! Shifter really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Greg Coleman!
Greg Coleman is the new light heavyweight champion!
After the fight, Greg Coleman was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
OFC 262: Down Under
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Malone Jr throws a lazy uppercut
#CL#
and Shifter counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD#
Shifter jumps into guard, dragging Malone Jr to the mat.
Malone Jr slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Malone Jr won't allow Shifter to sweep him here. #SUB#
Shifter looking for a triangle here. Malone Jr is fighting it but it looks tight! Shifter pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Malone Jr is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Shape Shifter!
Shape Shifter retains his light heavyweight title!
After the big win, Shape Shifter made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Urban Fighter and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
In defeat, Zoey Malone Jr stepped up to the mic, saying 'What a load of shit'.
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Event:
OFC 256: Parker vs Il Sung
Date: Feb 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Coleman tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Shifter drives through and clinches with Coleman against the cage.
Coleman struggles to land a body shot inside as Shifter controls his hands.
Coleman swings wildly with an uppercut but Shifter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shifter is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Coleman is defending well.
Coleman looking to slow down the pace here.#TD2#
Shifter turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Shifter manages to end up in side control.#ES#
Coleman throws Shifter to one side and escapes!
Coleman sizes up Shifter with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Greg Coleman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Shifter has closed the distance and engaged Coleman in a clinch.
Coleman tries to throw a body punch but Shifter avoids it by throwing Coleman back against the cage.
Shifter changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Coleman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Coleman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Coleman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Coleman tries to keep at a distance but Shifter has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Shifter managing to block the knees to the body from Coleman.
Coleman prevents a takedown attempt there.
Greg Coleman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shape Shifter.
Coleman misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD2#
Shifter successfully pulls guard.
#SUB2#
Coleman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shifter has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Coleman has managed to get both his arms back between Shifter's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Shifter has an active guard here but Coleman has managed to pass into half guard.
Shifter wants to improve his position but Coleman is controlling well.
Coleman is pressing down on Shifter's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shifter is holding on for now. #T2#
Shifter works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Shifter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Coleman defends well.#SUB2#
Shifter is looking for a triangle but Coleman pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Coleman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shifter has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Coleman has managed to get both his arms back between Shifter's legs - danger averted.
Shifter 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.#SUB2#
Shifter has his foot on Coleman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Coleman works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Shifter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3##SUB2#
Shifter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Coleman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Shifter escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Coleman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Coleman stopping the sweep attempt from Shifter.#SUB2#
Shifter is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Shifter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Coleman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Coleman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Shifter has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Coleman doesn't defend quickly enough and Shifter has managed to lock this one up! Can Coleman escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Shifter on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Shape Shifter!
Shape Shifter is the new light heavyweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Shape Shifter made sure he mentioned Urban Fighter, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
OFC 253: Stanfield vs Palikka
Date: Jan 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Ronaldo throws an overhand right that lands on Shifter's shoulder, as Shifter tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Shifter was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ronaldo scores with a sloppy right hand. Shifter should have avoided that one.
Shifter staying out of range there.
Ronaldo lands with a nice body punch. #CL#
Shifter has closed the distance and engaged Ronaldo in a clinch.
Shifter is trying to pull guard but Ronaldo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Shifter gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ronaldo keeping control of the position. #SUB2#
Ronaldo looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Ronaldo actively working from the bottom here.
Ronaldo is looking to improve his position.
Shifter wants to pass to mount but Ronaldo is defending the position. #T1#
Ronaldo is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Shifter is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ronaldo sees it coming and defends easily.
Shifter working Ronaldo over with strikes. #SUB2#
Ronaldo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shifter pulls his head out easily.
Ronaldo wants to improve his position but Shifter is controlling well.
#SUB#
Shifter is trying to work for a kimura but Ronaldo is defending well.
#SUB#
Shifter is working for a kimura but Ronaldo is defending it quite comfortably.
Ronaldo trying to control from the bottom.
Ronaldo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shifter has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
Ronaldo looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ronaldo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shifter. #SUB#
Shifter is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ronaldo is just riding it out for now. Shifter eventually gives up the hold.
Ronaldo wants to control but Shifter is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Shifter is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ronaldo is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Shifter is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3##SUB2#
Ronaldo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Shifter is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ronaldo defends it well.
Shifter not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ronaldo tries to roll over but Shifter keeps him under control.
Shifter throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ronaldo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Shifter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ronaldo is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Ronaldo is looking for a triangle but Shifter pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Ronaldo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shifter is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Ronaldo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shifter.
Shifter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shifter has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB2#
Ronaldo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ronaldo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shifter looking to pass the guard.
Shifter is pushing down on Ronaldo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ronaldo is fighting to maintain full guard but Shifter has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ronaldo tries to roll over but Shifter keeps him under control.#SUB#
Shifter looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ronaldo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shape Shifter 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#
Ronaldo with a nice cross.
Shifter staying out of range there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ronaldo.
Ronaldo looks to land a right hand but Shifter moved out of range.
Ronaldo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shifter feinted with a counter takedown.
Ronaldo tries to land a front kick but Shifter steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ronaldo connects with a single shot there.
Ronaldo scores with a nice body kick.
Shifter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ronaldo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ronaldo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shifter.
Shifter half committed to a counter leg kick.
Shifter misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ronaldo tries to counter with a clinch but Shifter shakes him off and moves away.
Antonio Ronaldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ronaldo scores with a hook.#T1#
Ronaldo tries to land a leg kick but Shifter saw it coming and moves away.
Ronaldo is looking to land body kicks.
Shifter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ronaldo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shifter as he avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Ronaldo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shifter attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ronaldo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shifter on the side of the head.
Ronaldo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shifter counters with a slapping leg kick. #CL2#
Ronaldo moves into the clinch successfully.
Shifter has Ronaldo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ronaldo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Shifter ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Shifter no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Shifter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2#
Ronaldo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Shifter manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Shifter is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Shifter seems to be looking for submissions.
Ronaldo gets full guard.
Shifter throws a big elbow that misses.
Shifter preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Ronaldo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Ronaldo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shifter advances position into side control!#T3#
The ground and pound from Shifter seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SUB#
Shifter is trying to get an arm triangle but Ronaldo is defending well. #SUB#
Shifter wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ronaldo, who protects the arm well.
Ronaldo can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Shifter goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ronaldo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Shifter's guard! Nice work there by Ronaldo!
Shifter keeping moving, preventing Ronaldo from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Ronaldo drops back looking for a leg! Shifter is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shifter manages to kick Ronaldo off! Ronaldo jumps back into Shifter's guard.
Shifter wants to sweep here but Ronaldo controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Ronaldo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Shifter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Shifter escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ronaldo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shifter keeping full guard, as Ronaldo tries to pass. #SUB#
Shifter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ronaldo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ronaldo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Shifter escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ronaldo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shifter keeping moving, preventing Ronaldo from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Ronaldo 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##TD#
Shifter closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ronaldo quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB#
Shifter is working for a kimura but Ronaldo is defending it quite comfortably.
Shifter wants to free his trapped foot but Ronaldo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ronaldo gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Ronaldo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ronaldo can't keep his opponent in guard - Shifter advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Shifter is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Shifter working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T1#
Shifter winds up and cracks Ronaldo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ronaldo wants to improve his position but Shifter is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Ronaldo looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Shifter is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ronaldo sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Shifter is trying to work for a kimura but Ronaldo is defending well.
Shifter tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ronaldo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Shifter is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ronaldo defends it well.
Ronaldo wants to control but Shifter is keeping busy.
#T2#
Ronaldo moves into full guard.
Shifter with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Shifter drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shifter jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Ronaldo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shifter defends it easily.
Shifter passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Shifter is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Ronaldo looks calm but he's in trouble here. Shifter gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Ronaldo is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Shifter lets go of the hold and Ronaldo can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shape Shifter!
Shape Shifter gave a mention to Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Antonio Ronaldo was interviewed post fight and said 'My last fight, physically I am a wreck so that is it.'.
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Event:
OFC: Blood Night XXXI
Date: Jan 04, 2017 |
#R1#
BK misses with a hook.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that BK has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
BK chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shifter can pounce on him.
BK throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shifter.
And Shifter counters with a quick kick to the body but BK blocks it.
Shifter tries to score a power double leg takedown but BK sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shifter somewhat.
BK throws a hook but Shifter blocks it.
Shifter looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
BK lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
BK connects with a crisp jab.
Shifter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from BK.
Shifter throws a counter high kick but BK was just alert enough to avoid it.
Shifter checks a leg kick nicely.
Shifter tried to counter with a leg kick but BK avoided it.#T1#
Shifter moves out of range as BK throws a body kick.
Shifter went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Shifter fails with an attempt to clinch.
BK feints the counter takedown.
Benjamin BK seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
BK throws a half hearted mid kick.
BK throws a leg kick but Shifter moved away.
Shifter tries to clinch up.
Shifter tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but BK swivels and escapes.#CL#
Shifter has managed to clinch.
Shifter is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shape Shifter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
BK misses with the head strike.
BK lands a left hand.
BK lands with a right to the head.
BK makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Shifter tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. BK smiles and moves away.
BK scores with a jab. Shifter acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
BK throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shifter counters with an outside leg kick.
Shifter defending well as BK loads up on a big left hand.
BK misses with a leg kick.
Shifter attempts a counter takedown but BK avoids it well and moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shifter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Benjamin BK is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shifter moves out of range as BK throws a body kick.
BK tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shifter is looking to clinch. #T3#
BK throws a leg kick which misses Shifter's front leg but catches the back leg as Shifter tries to avoid it.
Shifter is looking to clinch.
BK misses with a wild body shot.
Shifter was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Shifter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shifter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shifter is looking to clinch.
BK is looking to slow Shifter down with leg kicks.
Shifter throws a leg kick that is checked
and BK counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice defenses there by Shifter.#T4#
Shifter tries to clinch there but BK circles away.
#CL#
Shifter moves into the clinch.
Shifter is trying to force a seperation but BK has the dominant position.#TD#
Shifter gets a trip takedown into half guard.
BK is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Shifter is working for a kimura but BK is defending it quite comfortably.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
BK gets full guard.
Shifter is pushing down on BK's leg trying to pass to half guard. BK is fighting to maintain full guard but Shifter has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
BK is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shifter's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shifter's back!
Shifter is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin BK dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Shifter throws a nice outside leg kick.
BK throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shifter tries to clinch but BK moves out of range.
BK looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A low kick from Shifter is predictable there #TD2#
so BK counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
BK scoring with some ground and pound.
BK is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
BK is in close to Shifter's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Shifter has his feet on BK's thighs here. He's pushed BK off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! BK screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shape Shifter!
Shape Shifter made sure to mention his sponsor, Urban Fighter in his post fight interview.
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Event:
Infinity: Armegeddon it on!
Date: Aug 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Shifter misses with an attempted mid kick.
#CL2#
Shifter has managed to clinch.
Shifter fails to pull guard.
#TD2#
Shifter gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Shifter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dragunov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dragunov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dragunov trying to control the position.
Dragunov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dragunov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Shifter wants to pass the guard but Dragunov is keeping the position.#T1#
Shifter is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Shifter postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dragunov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Shifter, into his guard. #REVR#
Dragunov stopping the sweep attempt from Shifter.#SUB2#
Shifter is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Shifter had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dragunov defends it easily.#SUB2#
Shifter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dragunov defends well.#T2#
Shifter trying to strike off his back.
Dragunov tries to stand but Shifter is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Shifter is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Shifter looking for a triangle here. Dragunov is fighting it but it looks tight! Shifter pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Dragunov is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Shape Shifter!
An out of breath and clearly excited Shape Shifter thanked Urban Fighter for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
Infinity: Bottoms UP
Date: Jul 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Shifter ducks under a wild hook from Stapleton.
Shifter appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Stapleton misses with an uppercut. Shifter saw that one coming.
Shifter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stapleton tries to avoid it but Shifter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stapleton to the ground. Stapleton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Shifter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stapleton throws a hook to the side of Shifter's head but Shifter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stapleton misses with a looping left.
Stapleton throws a lazy right hand but Shifter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stapleton throws a wild body kick that Shifter sees coming a mile off.
Shifter tried to counter with a leg kick but Stapleton avoided it.
Shifter misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Stapleton gets caught napping as Shifter dives in and scores a takedown. Stapleton manages to retain guard.
Shifter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shifter slips nicely into half guard.
Stapleton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Shifter passes to full mount! #T1#
Stapleton wants to control but Shifter is having none of it.
Stapleton is trying to escape the mount.
Shifter putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Stapleton is working to get back to half guard.
Shifter sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#SUB#
Stapleton defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Shifter. #SUB#
Shifter swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Stapleton is now in Shifter's guard. A big mistake from Shifter there, giving up the dominant position!
Shifter has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Shifter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stapleton.
Stapleton tries to free his leg and advance position but Shifter is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Stapleton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shifter has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stapleton has managed to get both his arms back between Shifter's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Stapleton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shifter has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stapleton has managed to get both his arms back between Shifter's legs - danger averted.
Stapleton trying to control the position from guard on top but Shifter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Shifter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stapleton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shifter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stapleton content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shifter wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Shifter is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stapleton trying to control the position from guard on top but Shifter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Shifter isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Stapleton stacks Shifter on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Stapleton!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shifter is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Stapleton scoring with punches and elbows.
Shifter takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Shifter tries to buck Stapleton off but Stapleton is having none of it.
Stapleton wants to control but Shifter is keeping him busy.
Shifter gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Shifter wants to improve his position but Stapleton is controlling well.
#SUB#
Shifter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stapleton pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Stapleton in particular looking to stall.
Stapleton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stapleton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
Stapleton stalling away here and it's allowed Shifter to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB#
Stapleton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stapleton stopping the sweep attempt from Shifter.
Stapleton throwing strikes from guard but Shifter blocks nicely.
Shifter keeping moving, preventing Stapleton from controlling successfully.
Stapleton preventing the sweep.
Stapleton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Stapleton trying to control but Shifter is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Shifter has an active guard here but Stapleton has managed to pass into half guard.
Shifter is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stapleton's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stapleton's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Shape Shifter will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Stapleton scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shifter in his tracks.
Stapleton looks to land a right hand but Shifter moved out of range.
Stapleton connects with a looping right hand.
Stapleton throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shifter on the side of the head.
Stapleton cracks Shifter with a hook to the temple - Shifter is on wobbly legs here! Stapleton swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Shifter falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Stapleton wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jeremy Stapleton!
During a confident post fight interview, Jeremy Stapleton thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Infinity: Killer Instinct
Date: Jun 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Maanpohja listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Maanpohja shoots in but no luck this time.
Maanpohja shoots in and drives through. Shifter sprawls well.
Despite the aggression on Shifter's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD2#
Shifter changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Maanpohja looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Shifter throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Maanpohja tries to buck Shifter off but Shifter is having none of it.
Shifter throws an elbow but Maanpohja slips to the side and avoids it well.#SUB2#
Shifter working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Shifter has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Maanpohja tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shifter wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maanpohja is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Shifter's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Shifter trying to mount his opponent but Maanpohja defends it.
Maanpohja might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Maanpohja is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shifter pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Maanpohja actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Shifter is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Maanpohja sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Maanpohja is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shifter pulls his head out easily. #T1##SUB2#
Shifter is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Maanpohja doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shifter. #SUB2#
Shifter has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Maanpohja defend it? Shifter steps over the head and cranks it - Maanpohja is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Shifter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shape Shifter!
Shape Shifter made sure to mention his sponsor, Urban Fighter in his post fight interview.
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Event:
Infinity: Gods of Pain
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Walker scores with a nice head shot.
Shifter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Walker lands a lovely overhand right.
Shifter shoots and misses
and Shifter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Walker's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shifter under the eye.#CL#
Shifter closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Walker manages to break the clinch.
Walker scores with the left hand. Shifter knows he should have avoided that one.
A jab from Walker misses.
Shifter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shifter closes the distance looking to clinch
and Walker counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Shifter throws a shot from downtown. Walker moves away and avoids it.
Walker throws out a powerful jab.
Shane Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shifter keeps the fight on the outside.
Shifter half committed to a counter leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Walker #TD#
and Shifter counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Shifter trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Walker looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Walker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shifter can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shifter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Walker is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Walker trying to control the position here.
Shifter looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Shifter is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Walker is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Walker has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Shifter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walker throws a big elbow that misses.
Walker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Walker is continuing to stall.#T3##SUB#
Shifter working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Walker has passed into half guard!
#SUB#
Shifter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walker pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Walker in particular looking to stall.
Walker's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Shifter is looking for a sweep. Walker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Walker keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Walker prevents Shifter from improving his position.
Walker trying to mount his opponent but Shifter defends it.
Shifter wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shifter manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Walker has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Shifter is proving hard to escape from.
Walker wants to pass the guard but Shifter is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Walker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Shifter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Walker dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Walker throws an overhand right that lands on Shifter's shoulder, as Shifter tries to avoid the shot.
Shifter chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Walker can pounce on him.
#CL#
Shifter clinches with his opponent.
Walker scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD#
Shifter has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Walker is trying to keep an underhook but Shifter manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Shifter misses with a head shot. Walker uses the momentum to regain guard.
Shifter throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Walker is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walker is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Walker keeping full guard, as Shifter tries to pass. #T1#
Shifter slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Shifter swings around for an armbar but Walker sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Shifter's guard.
Walker not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Shape Shifter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Walker stopping the sweep attempt from Shifter.
Shifter can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Walker controls the pace.#SUB#
Walker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Walker sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Shifter manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Walker manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB#
Shifter postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Walker is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Shifter, into his guard. #REVB#
Walker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Walker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SU2#
Walker gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Shifter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shifter. #T3#
Shifter tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Walker defends well and Shifter ends up having to push Walker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Shifter dives in for a single leg takedown but Walker sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Walker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Walker scores with a shot to the side of Shifter's head.
Walker stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Walker misses with a body punch.
Shifter is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shape Shifter. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Walker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Walker fakes the leg kick and cracks Shifter in the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Walker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shifter circles away quickly and effectively.
Walker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shifter. That did some damage!#T4#
Shifter takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Walker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Walker throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shifter takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shifter walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Walker checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Walker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice inside leg kick there by Walker. That's going to slow Shifter down.
Walker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shifter connects with a leg kick. Walker looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Shane Walker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Walker throws a body punch but Shifter moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Walker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Walker scores with the left hand. Shifter knows he should have avoided that one.
Walker throws a leg kick but Shifter checks it.
Shifter shoots in and drives through. Walker sprawls well.
Walker misses with a straight left.
Walker throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Walker lands with a kick to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker thumps Shifter with a low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Walker!
Walker lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#T1#
Walker misses with a hook. Shifter ducked under it nicely.
Shifter looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Shifter checks the leg kick nicely there.
Walker scores with a kick to the midsection.
Walker scores with a spinning back kick!
Walker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shifter chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Walker can pounce on him.
Walker cracks Shifter with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT2#
It looks like Shape Shifter has been cut.
Walker throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Walker is looking to slow Shifter down with leg kicks. #T2#
Walker lands a nice hook to Shifter's body. Shifter takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shifter shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Walker sprawls well. Walker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shifter gets slowly back to his feet.
Shane Walker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Walker lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shifter misses with a takedown attempt
and Walker comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Shifter stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Walker is on him like rabid pit bull! Shifter slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane Walker!
Shane Walker decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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