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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 15, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Kivi moves into range and clinches up with Shepherd.
Shepherd controlling the action here for a moment.
#BC2#
Kivi manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
Shepherd closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kivi's guard.
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.
Shepherd trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shepherd trying to control but Kivi is working from the bottom.
Shepherd throwing strikes but missing.
Kivi is looking to stand back up but Shepherd counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Kivi.
Kivi is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Kivi kicks off Shepherd and gets to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Kivi. No joy for Shepherd on that attempt.
Kivi lands with a slapping head kick. #T1#
Kivi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kivi wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Kivi takes the fight into the clinch.
Shepherd managing to block the knees to the body from Kivi.
Kivi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kivi digs a right hand underneath Shepherd's ribcage. Shepherd let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shepherd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shepherd is trying to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shepherd.
Shepherd taking a breather.
Kivi landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Shepherd trying to stall but Kivi improves his position.
#T2##BC2#
Kivi manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Kivi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Shepherd tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SU2#
Kivi stands up.
Shepherd is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kivi, right into the meat.
#T3##TD2#
Kivi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kivi postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Kivi decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kivi lands a body shot.
#CL2#
Kivi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shepherd, pushing him back against the cage.
Shepherd is trying to maintain a safe position but Kivi gets an underhook and turns Shepherd into the cage.
Kivi landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC2#
Kivi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Kivi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#TD2#
Kivi dives in and scores a takedown into Shepherd's guard.#SU2#
Kivi gets to his feet. Shepherd looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Kivi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tyrell Kivi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Kivi moves into range and clinches up with Shepherd.
Kivi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Shepherd in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#BC2#
Kivi manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Kivi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Shepherd looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SU2#
Kivi decides to stand back up. Kivi steps back and let's Shepherd get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrell Kivi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Kivi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shepherd at a distance.
Shepherd showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kivi.
Shepherd attempts a counter takedown but Kivi avoids it well and moves away.#TD2#
Kivi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Shepherd's guard.
Kivi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SU2#
Kivi stands and steps away. Shepherd gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kivi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Kivi is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Shepherd's half guard.#SU2#
Kivi decides to stand and escape the position. #T1#
Kivi closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT2#
It looks like Andreas Shepherd has been cut.
Kivi scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice sprawl there from Kivi as Shepherd shoots in.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kivi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shepherd.
Kivi scores with a decent looking hook.
Kivi lands with a shot to the body. #TD2#
Kivi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#T2##SU2#
Kivi gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #TD2#
Kivi fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Shepherd to the ground. Kivi is now in Shepherd's guard.#ROC2#
Shepherd is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU2#
Shepherd is working an open guard so Kivi takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Kivi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Shepherd was covering up waiting for the punch and Kivi finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Oh Shepherd is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SU2#
Shepherd is working an open guard so Kivi takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Shepherd seems to have got his legs back now.#TD2#
Shepherd gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SU2#
Kivi stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T3#
Shepherd chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kivi can pounce on him.
Kivi stuffs the takedown attempt from Shepherd. Shepherd gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andreas Shepherd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shepherd with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kivi to score with a decent uppercut.
Kivi connects with an inside leg kick.#T4#
Kivi lands with a thumping leg kick.
#CL2#
Kivi forces Shepherd back against the cage and clinches.
Kivi landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Shepherd with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Knees to the body from Kivi.
Kivi lands a nice knee to the body.
Kivi digs a right hand underneath Shepherd's ribcage. Shepherd let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kivi lands a good knee to the midsection. Shepherd won't want to take too many of those.
Kivi lands a good knee to the midsection. Shepherd won't want to take too many of those.
Tyrell Kivi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kivi scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Kivi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrell Kivi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andreas Shepherd's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Kivi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Shepherd napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SU2#
Kivi decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Kivi gets in close and tags Shepherd with a short punch that almost sends Shepherd to the mat! Oh Shepherd is in big trouble! He turns his back on Kivi, trying to create some distance but Kivi rushes him, striking wildly and Shepherd goes down! The referee tackles Kivi into the cage to end the fight! Kivi is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyrell Kivi!
Tyrell Kivi thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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