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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Shelby tries to clinch up but Dozer circles away and keeps his distance.#TD#
Shelby closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dozer's guard.#SU#
Shelby gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A head kick misses from Dozer.
Dozer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shelby appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dozer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice elbow from Dozer. #CUT2#
It looks like Arturs Shelby has been cut.
Stalling in the clinch from Dozer.
#TD2#
Dozer has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Shelby clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shelby trying to control the hands but Dozer breaks the grip. #T1##ES#
Shelby manages to escape to his feet.
Dozer connects with a high kick.
Shelby gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dozer counters with a head kick.
Dozer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dozer unleashes a big counter combination but Shelby bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Shelby fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arturs Shelby. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Shelby moves into the clinch.#T2##BC#
Shelby manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Dozer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dozer lands an elbow inside that Shelby shrugs off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shelby takes an elbow to the temple.
Shelby works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dozer throws an elbow but misses.
Shelby wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dozer has him pressed against the cage.
Dozer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shelby's efforts to push away.
Shelby misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shelby has been working on his balance at Poseidon MMA, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Dozer.#TD2#
Dozer drags the fight down to the ground.
Shelby postures up in Dozer's guard and throws a big left but Dozer blocks it.
Dozer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dozer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shelby. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Shelby 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.
Shelby stops Dozer from standing up.
Shelby controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dozer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shelby will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shelby tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dozer swivels and escapes.
Shelby throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dozer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dozer throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Shelby counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Shelby.
Dozer wants to get back to his feet but Shelby is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've been informed that Dozer has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dozer is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Slugger Dozer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Arturs Shelby'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##TD#
Shelby darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SU#
Shelby gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Shelby avoids the head kick by Dozer.
Dozer tries a head kick but it misses.
Dozer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Dozer clinches up with Shelby and pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Shelby jumps guard but Dozer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Shelby pressing his opponent against the cage.
Shelby wants to get back to striking at distance but Dozer won't allow it.
Shelby tries for a takedown but Dozer manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arturs Shelby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shelby jumps guard but Dozer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dozer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dozer missing with knees to the body.
Dozer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dozer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dozer swings wildly with an uppercut but Shelby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shelby really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dozer prevents Shelby from breaking the clinch.
Dozer crunches a lovely knee into Shelby's ribcage.
Dozer with a knee to the head.
Dozer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Dozer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dozer scores a nice knee to the body.
Dozer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dozer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short right from Dozer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dozer scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
Arturs Shelby's cut is getting worse.
Shelby has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dozer tries to land a knee to the head but Shelby blocks with his arms.
Dozer working aggressively here.
Dozer leaning against his opponent.
#BC2#
Dozer manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
Shelby scores with a takedown into Dozer's guard.
Shelby sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3##ES2#
Dozer scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Shelby shoots in for a takedown but Dozer shows good takedown defense.
Dozer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shelby fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dozer throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
Shelby dives in and scores a takedown into Dozer's guard.#ES2#
Dozer is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Come on Dozer - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T4#
Dozer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shelby backwards.
Dozer throws an elbow that misses.
Dozer tries a knee to the head but Shelby blocks it.
Dozer stalling.
Dozer keeps control of Shelby as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Dozer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dozer throws a sloppy head kick and Shelby moves out of range easily.
Dozer swings for the body but Shelby moves out of range.
Shelby fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dozer avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slugger Dozer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Arturs Shelby's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Shelby throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dozer.
Shelby checks a low kick from Dozer.
Arturs Shelby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dozer tries a head kick but it misses.
Dozer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shelby's head.
Shelby fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dozer swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shelby on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Shelby steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dozer.#T1#
Shelby tries to clinch up.
Shelby tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dozer defends well and Shelby ends up having to push Dozer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dozer looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#TD#
Shelby closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Shelby lands in his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shelby loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SU#
Shelby gets to his feet. Dozer looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Dozer misses with a head kick.
Slugger Dozer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shelby swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Shelby with a poor takedown
and Dozer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arturs Shelby. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Shelby checks a leg kick nicely.
Shelby misses with a low kick.
Dozer raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Dozer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD#
Dozer gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Shelby to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES2#
Dozer pushes Shelby off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shelby shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dozer throws a head kick but Shelby moves out of range.
#CL2#
Shelby gets tackled into the cage by Dozer. Dozer maintains the clinch. #T3#
Dozer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dozer tries to work over Shelby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shelby wants to stall.
#TD2#
Dozer manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Dozer is looking to stand back up but Shelby counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Dozer.
Dozer is trying to stand.
Shelby tries to pass to full mount but Dozer defends it.
Arturs Shelby overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Shelby perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dozer is trying to stand up here but Shelby is controlling him well.
Shelby is taking a breather. Dozer 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dozer tries to kick Shelby off but Shelby keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Arturs Shelby has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slugger Dozer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shelby tries to score with a low kick but Dozer moves his leg out of the way.
And that's the end of the fight!
Slugger Dozer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dozer winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slugger Dozer!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 10, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Shelby bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dredd is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Shelby has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shelby trying to control the action but Dredd is working from the bottom.
Dredd is trying to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Dredd looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Shelby!#T1#
You can see the frustration on Shelby's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dredd lands an elbow.
Dredd working the ground and pound.
Dredd grinds an elbow into Shelby's temple.
Shelby is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dredd is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Shelby's shoulder. That is not cool.
Shelby tries to bench press Dredd off him but Dredd keeps the position.
Dredd landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #SUB#
Dredd is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shelby has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dredd controlling from side mount. #T2#
Dredd cracks Shelby with a big right hand but Shelby just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Dredd working away.
Dredd working the ground and pound.
Shelby is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Dredd is controlling him well.
Dredd has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Dredd moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Dredd scoring with punches and elbows.
Shelby struggling a bit here.
Dredd cracks Shelby with a big right hand but Shelby just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#T3##SUB#
Dredd is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shelby knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Dredd looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Shelby wants to control but Dredd postures up.
Dredd in side control lands a decent elbow.
Dredd is working Shelby over with some ground and pound from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dredd is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Shelby's shoulder. That is not cool.
Dredd working the head with strikes.
Dredd works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T4##SUB#
Dredd thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dredd is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Shelby will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Shelby is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dredd connects with a decent elbow.
Dredd landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dredd working the ground and pound.#ROC#
Shelby is rocked!
Dredd scoring with punches from side control.
Shelby is still in real trouble! Can Dredd finish him?#SUB#
Dredd is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shelby knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Dredd is trying to get an arm triangle but Shelby is defending well.
Shelby seems to have recovered his senses.
Dredd trying to control the position but Shelby is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Dredd dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Shelby misses with a head kick.
Dredd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shelby can do to turn this around?#TD#
Dredd fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Shelby sprawls well initially but Dredd persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Dredd is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dredd working Shelby over with strikes. #SUB#
Dredd is trying to work for a kimura but Shelby is defending well.
#SUB#
Shelby is defending against the submission attempts here by Dredd.
Dredd drops an elbow to the side of Shelby's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shelby is trying to stand back up but Dredd is controlling him
#T1#
Dredd is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Shelby is trying to stand up.
Dredd lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Dredd raining down shots from the mount!
Shelby is just holding on here. Dredd manages to take his back.
#SUB#
Shelby preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Dredd.
Dredd trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Dredd is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T2##SUB#
Dredd working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Shelby is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Dredd has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Shelby taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jake Dredd!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Shelby with a lazy takedown attempt
and Van Bowel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Arturs Shelby has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shelby looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Van Bowel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shelby fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Van Bowel checks the leg kick nicely there.
Van Bowel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shelby connects with a leg kick. Van Bowel looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Arturs Shelby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shelby darts in looking for a takedown but Van Bowel gets double underhooks and turns Shelby into the cage.
Jan Van Bowel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arturs Shelby.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shelby is looking to clinch but Van Bowel is avoiding it.
Van Bowel is looking to counter punch.
Shelby rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Van Bowel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Van Bowel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shelby tries to close the distance and clinch but Van Bowel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Shelby tries for a takedown but Van Bowel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Shelby misses with a low kick.
Van Bowel throwing a counter right hand but Shelby manages to avoid it.
Van Bowel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Van Bowel stuffs the takedown attempt from Shelby. Shelby gets slowly back to his feet.
Jan Van Bowel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shelby shoots and misses #KD#
and Van Bowel counters with a nice right hand that sends Shelby toppling to the canvas! Shelby scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Van Bowel finish him?!
Shelby tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Van Bowel defends well and Shelby ends up having to push Van Bowel into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Shelby looks winded!
Van Bowel swats away the attempt to clinch by Shelby.
A little feinted left hand from Van Bowel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shelby wants to clinch but Van Bowel slips to the side
and Van Bowel counters with a big left hand that crumples Shelby! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jan Van Bowel!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Silva tries to clinch up.
Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shelby's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Shelby's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Shelby throws a quick inside leg kick.
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Shelby circles away.
#CL#
Silva rushes Shelby and presses him up against the cage.
Silva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silva lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shelby.
Shelby is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Silva pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Silva.
Shelby can't find room to land a body shot as Silva controls the action.
Shelby blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD2#
Shelby pulls Silva into guard.
Silva trying to stand up but can't free himself from Shelby's guard.#SUB2#
Shelby had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Silva defends it easily.#T1#
Silva wants to get up but he can't break Shelby's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Silva has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Silva trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Shelby has his hands on Silva's head, controlling the position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Shelby has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Silva doesn't defend quickly enough and Shelby has managed to lock this one up! Can Silva escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Shelby on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Arturs Shelby!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Shelby wants to clinch up but Bravo keeps it at a distance.#KD2#
Bravo lands a big head kick that sends Shelby tumbling to the mat! Bravo takes a step backwards and waves Shelby back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Arturs Shelby has been cut.
Shelby tries to clinch up.
Bravo is looking for the big counter here.#CL2#
Bravo gets a clinch. #TD2#
Bravo wants the takedown. Shelby is fighting it off but Bravo persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Shelby's guard against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shelby pulls Bravo in close to prevent any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bravo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bravo trying to control the position from guard on top but Shelby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bravo tries to free his leg and advance position but Shelby is retaining full guard.
Bravo wants to control from the top but Shelby keeps moving. #T1##SUB#
Bravo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shelby has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bravo has managed to get both his arms back between Shelby's legs - danger averted.
Shelby bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bravo's guard. #REVR#
Bravo keeping full guard, as Shelby tries to pass.
Bravo is looking to stand up but Shelby isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB2#
Bravo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shelby gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Shelby trying to control the position from guard on top but Bravo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shelby pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bravo is keeping the position for now.
Shelby wants to stand but Bravo has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shelby goes for a double leg but Bravo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bravo continues to drive forward.
Bravo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Shelby tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bravo paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3##CL2#
Bravo clinches up against the cage.
Shelby tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD#
Shelby jumps guard and drags Bravo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bravo landing some decent shots from guard.
Bravo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bravo looking to sit in guard and control but Shelby gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Bravo controlling the position.
Bravo keeping full guard, as Shelby tries to pass.
Shelby lands a couple of elbows.#T4#
Shelby throws a big elbow that misses.
Bravo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shelby trying to control but Bravo is working from the bottom. #SU#
Shelby stands and steps away. Bravo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Shelby looks for a takedown but Bravo sprawls well.
Shelby has been working on his balance at Poseidon MMA, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Bravo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arturs Shelby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Bravo has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Bravo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arturs Shelby's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Shelby's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Shelby duly obliges.
Bravo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Shelby moves into the clinch.
Bravo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC2#
Bravo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Bravo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Shelby parries the strikes from Bravo easily there. Bravo is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Shelby to escape.
Bravo is looking to take a break and control but Shelby is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bravo wants to control for a moment but Shelby uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T1#
Shelby moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bravo looking to pass the guard.
Bravo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bravo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shelby pulls Bravo in close to his closed guard and prevents Bravo from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bravo throws a big elbow that misses.
Bravo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Shelby looking for a sweep. Not yet Shelby, not yet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Shelby controls Bravo momentarily but Bravo frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bravo scores with a leg kick.
Arturs Shelby is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bravo slaps away a takedown attempt from Shelby, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bravo is looking for the big counter here.#T3##TD#
Shelby shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bravo keeping moving, preventing Shelby from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Shelby drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bravo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Shelby has Bravo in his guard.#REVB#
Shelby really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bravo looking to sit in guard and control but Shelby gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T4##ES2#
Bravo is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Bravo tries to score a body lock takedown but Shelby shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Bravo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shelby moves in looking to clinch but Bravo pushes him off.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shelby.
Shelby tries to close the distance and clinch but Bravo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shelby lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bravo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Shelby counters with a one-two to the body.
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 Arturs Shelby will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Arturs Shelby's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Shelby shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bravo but Bravo pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
Shelby throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bravo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Shelby is in Bravo's guard.#ES2#
Bravo has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Shelby is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Shelby is looking to take this one to the mat.
Shelby jumps guard but Bravo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arturs Shelby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bravo lands a nice elbow.
Bravo tries a knee to the head but Shelby blocks it.
Bravo cracks Shelby with a nice body shot.
Bravo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shelby is defending well for now.
Shelby fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD2#
Bravo pulls guard. #T1#
Shelby stopping the sweep attempt from Bravo.
Bravo trying to control the position.
Bravo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shelby trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bravo's guard.
Bravo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shelby trying to control the position from guard on top but Bravo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU#
Shelby decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bravo, up you get! #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Shelby darts in looking for a takedown but Bravo gets double underhooks and turns Shelby into the cage.
Bravo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shelby avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Shelby scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bravo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bravo has one of Shelby's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Shelby trying to control the position but Bravo is working away. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Bravo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shelby looks up at the clock and then as Bravo takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Shelby smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Arturs Shelby overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Shelby tries for a kimura but Bravo is defending well. #SUB#
Shelby thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SU#
Shelby decides to stand back up. Shelby steps back and let's Bravo get back to his feet.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shelby throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Bravo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Shelby! #ES#
Shelby throws Bravo to one side and escapes!
Shelby wants to clinch.
Bravo is looking for the big counter here.
Shelby fails with the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Duke Bravo.
I think Bravo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Duke Bravo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Kenta throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kenta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shelby is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kenta displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shelby. #TD#
Kenta throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Shelby tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kenta is in Shelby's guard.#SUB2#
Shelby escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kenta gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kenta postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shelby avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shelby really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kenta. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Kenta would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Shelby is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shelby keeping moving, preventing Kenta from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Shelby shoots in looking for a takedown. Kenta tries to sprawl out of it but Shelby keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kenta manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hideo Kenta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shelby throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shelby shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kenta pinned against the cage. Kenta gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hideo Kenta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arturs Shelby.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Shelby swats away the attempt to clinch by Kenta.
Kenta tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shelby paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
Kenta shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Shelby is trying to defend but Kenta finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Shelby wants to stand back up but Kenta manages to pass into side control.
Kenta creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
You can see the frustration on Shelby's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3##SUB#
Kenta is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shelby has escaped the position, nice work there.
Shelby is trying to control Kenta's posture but Kenta avoids it.
Shelby dodges the ground and pound from Kenta.
Kenta wants to stand but Shelby is controlling his arm.
Shelby is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Shelby is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Shelby defending against the ground and pound.
The strikes coming from Kenta are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Shelby is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kenta looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kenta wants to stand but Shelby is controlling his arm.
Kenta in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kenta 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.
Kenta wants to stand but Shelby has his arm trapped.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kenta is looking to take a break and control but Shelby is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hideo Kenta dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Kenta throws a right and a left that Shelby avoids nicely. #TD#
Kenta decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hideo Kenta overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kenta performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kenta tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Shelby wants to improve his position but Kenta is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenta throwing shots but Shelby is blocking nicely.
Shelby gets back to full guard.
#T1##SUB#
Kenta 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. #SUB2#
Shelby is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kenta tries to stand but Shelby is controlling from the bottom.
Shelby wants to stand but Kenta is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Kenta closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Shelby scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Kenta manages to mount him!
#T2#
Kenta unloading with bombs!
Kenta lands a nice shot to the head.
Kenta dominating with strikes here.
Shelby sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shelby blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kenta. #SUB#
Kenta 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.
Kenta is trying to control the action in half guard but Shelby is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Shelby moves into full guard.
Kenta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shelby utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kenta wants to stand but Shelby is controlling his posture from full guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kenta looking to sit in guard and control but Shelby gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Kenta has Shelby pulled in close to control his posture.
Kenta looking to control.
Kenta has Shelby pulled in close to control his posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Kenta working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Shelby has passed into half guard!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hideo Kenta dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD#
Kenta closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Shelby did well to prevent Kenta getting side control.#ES2#
Shelby has one foot on Kenta's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#TD#
Kenta shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Shelby manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES2#
Shelby wriggles free and stands up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Shelby forces Kenta back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Shelby's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Shelby clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Shelby's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Kenta manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Shelby on his heels. He'll look to pass Shelby's guard now, I'm sure.#T1#
Kenta throwing strikes from guard but Shelby blocks nicely.
Shelby is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shelby looking for a sweep. Not yet Shelby, not yet.
Kenta is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kenta postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kenta might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shelby looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kenta is one step ahead there.
Kenta tries to stand but Shelby is controlling from the bottom. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kenta loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Shelby is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kenta tries to stand but Shelby is controlling from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kenta is working Shelby over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
Shelby preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kenta trying to control the position from guard on top but Shelby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Shelby shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kenta as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Kenta gets the takedown into side control.
Shelby tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kenta wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kenta working away.
Kenta is looking to take a break and control but Shelby is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kenta tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Kenta could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T4#
Shelby is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kenta is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Kenta landing strikes from the mount.
Kenta fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kenta scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Kenta with shots to the head and body - Shelby looks very uncomfortable down there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shelby is squirming around, avoiding Kenta's attempts to control the action.
Kenta avoids the attempt from Shelby to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hideo Kenta.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kenta, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hideo Kenta!
A victorious Hideo Kenta 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 03, 2019 |
#R1#
Silva throws the left hand but Shelby avoids the punch easily.
Shelby circles away from the clinch attempt.
Silva throws a head kick but Shelby moves out of range.
Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Shelby darts in and clinches Silva up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Silva.
Shelby tries to pull guard but Silva won't allow it.
A bit of stalling here from Shelby.
Silva goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shelby prevents it.
Shelby is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Silva is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shelby has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Shelby pulls guard effortlessly.
Silva trying to control but Shelby is working from the bottom.
Shelby looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Silva trying to stand up but can't free himself from Shelby's guard.#SUB#
Shelby has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Silva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shelby really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Silva is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shelby is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Silva is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Shelby dives into side control.
Shelby working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
Silva is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Silva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Silva is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Silva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shelby moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Silva takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T3##SU#
Shelby stands up.
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Shelby circles away.
#TD#
Shelby shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Silva's guard.
Shelby connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Silva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shelby defends it easily.
Shelby has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Shelby cracks Silva with a solid left hand.
Shelby won't allow Silva to get back to his feet.
Shelby stays in close to Silva's body and controls the position. #T4#
Shelby postures up and lands a big shot to Silva's brow. #SUB2#
Silva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shelby defends well.
Shelby content to stall in guard here.
Silva has momentary wrist control but Shelby slips an elbow through the middle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Shelby dives into side control.
Shelby is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arturs Shelby dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Silva throws a head kick that misses
and Shelby cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wanderson Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CUT#
It looks like Wanderson Silva has been cut.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shelby keeps the fight on the outside.
Silva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Silva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shelby has been working on his balance at Cozad The Island, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Silva.
Shelby scores with a leg kick.
#CL#
Shelby rushes Silva and presses him up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Shelby breaks the clinch.
Shelby keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shelby is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?#TD#
Shelby throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Silva tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Shelby is in Silva's guard.#T1#
Shelby engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Shelby with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Shelby scoring with some ground and pound.
Silva wants to stand and escape but Shelby is having none of it.
Silva 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.
Shelby pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
Shelby slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shelby scoring with some ground and pound.
Shelby content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Shelby avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Shelby preventing the sweep. #T3#
Shelby slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Shelby circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Shelby drives through and clinches with Silva against the cage.
#TD#
Shelby gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Shelby controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Shelby stopping the sweep attempt from Silva.
Silva can't keep his opponent in guard - Shelby advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T4#
Shelby controlling the action here.
Shelby slips a nice elbow through Silva's hands, connecting with Silva's forehead.#SUB2#
Silva actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Shelby in particular looking to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva gets back to full guard.
Shelby postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arturs Shelby dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wanderson Silva's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Silva looks for a takedown but Shelby sprawls well.#TD#
Shelby fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Silva sprawls well initially but Shelby persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Silva tries to kick Shelby off in order to stand up. Shelby Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
The referee asks Shelby politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Shelby prefers to stall for the moment though.
Silva takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Silva takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Shelby 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva is working to avoid the ground and pound but Shelby connects with a decent elbow. #T1#
Silva is trying to get back to his feet.
Silva looks to move to half guard but instead Shelby has passed into mount! Damn!
Silva 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.
Shelby lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Shelby controlling from mount.
Silva tries to buck Shelby off but he can't manage it.
Shelby controlling from mount.
Shelby'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.#T2#
Silva is trying to stand.
Shelby controlling the position easily from mount.
Shelby scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Silva?
Shelby raining down hammerfists from mount.
Shelby connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Shelby takes Silva's back, avoiding a couple of desperation strikes from the bottom.
Shelby gets his hands free as Silva looks to control. #T3#
Shelby has the hooks in. Silva is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Silva keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Silva defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Shelby lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Silva hold on?!
#SUB#
Shelby has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Silva is in real trouble here. Shelby gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Silva is tapping out! Shelby wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Arturs Shelby!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 27, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Interview fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Shelby sprawls well initially but Interview persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Interview throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Interview looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Shelby with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Interview seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shelby does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Interview is taking a breather. Shelby 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.
Interview 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.
Interview not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Shelby has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Interview is working away from the top position though.
Interview thows a huge punch but Shelby dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shelby keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Interview wants to pass to mount but Shelby is defending the position.
Interview thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Interview 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.
Interview throwing shots but Shelby is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Interview wants to work for an arm triangle but Shelby is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Interview in particular looking to stall.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Interview lands a nice short elbow.
Shelby 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.
Interview is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Interview drops an elbow to the side of Shelby's head.
Interview lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shelby taking some punishment here, with Interview in his half guard.
Interview looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Shelby with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T2#
Interview controlling the pace.
Shelby is trying to control but can't.
Shelby is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Interview missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Shelby 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.
Shelby trying to hold on to Interview's head to control him but Interview postures up.
Interview takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Interview missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Shelby is defending against the submission attempts here by Interview.
Interview content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Interview lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Interview missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Interview is working for a kimura here but Shelby manages to reverse the position and he's now in Interview's guard.
Shelby trying to control the position from guard on top but Interview is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Interview looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Interview might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Interview bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shelby's guard. #REVR##T4#
Interview keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shelby's head.
Interview stops Shelby from standing up.
Interview loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Interview trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Interview throwing strikes from guard but Shelby blocks nicely.
Interview trying to control but Shelby is working from the bottom.
Interview with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shelby avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shelby has momentary wrist control but Interview slips an elbow through the middle.
Interview loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Interview lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Epson Interview 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#
Interview with a poor takedown
and Interview takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shelby tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Interview defends well and Shelby ends up having to push Interview into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Shelby displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Interview.
Interview shoots in looking for a takedown but Shelby manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Interview's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Epson Interview. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Interview shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shelby as he avoids it easily.
Interview tries for a takedown but Shelby circles away easily
and Shelby counters with a three punch combo that has Interview backing up. Interview nods at Shelby to acknowledge the strikes.
Shelby looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Epson Interview is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Interview shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Shelby to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Interview shoots and misses
and Interview takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shelby fails with a takedown attempt.
Shelby scores with a one two! Interview had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T1#
Shelby throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Interview.
Interview with a poor takedown
and Shelby counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shelby throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Shelby shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Interview pinned against the cage. Interview gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shelby is breathing heavily.
Interview shoots in looking for a takedown. Shelby tries to sprawl out of it but Interview keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shelby manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Interview misses with a takedown
and Shelby counters with a head kick. That will keep Interview thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Shelby fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD#
Interview throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Shelby tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Interview is in Shelby's guard.
Interview is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shelby can do to turn this around?
Interview chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Interview landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
Shelby is pulling down on Interview's head to control his posture.
Interview stopping the sweep attempt from Shelby.
Shelby is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Interview works over Shelby with some ground and pound from guard.
Interview passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Interview lands some shots froms side control.
Interview lands some shots froms side control.
Shelby taking a bit of punishment here - Interview scoring with strikes.
Shelby takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Interview lands an elbow. #T3#
Interview works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Shelby takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Shelby takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Interview working the ground and pound. #ROC#
Shelby is rocked!
Interview working the head and body with strikes.
Shelby is still in real trouble! Can Interview finish him?
Interview scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Shelby is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Interview can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Epson Interview!
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Event:
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Date: Oct 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Shelby throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
Silva is looking for the big counter here.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Silva enables Shelby to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Silva manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Silva wants to get back to his feet but Shelby passes into half guard.
#REVB#
Silva missing with punches from the bottom.
Silva is trying to control but can't.
Shelby content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Shelby stalling.
Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Silva tries to kick Shelby off but Shelby keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Shelby stalling.
Silva has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad The Island. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Silva is trying to stand.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Shelby prevents Silva from improving his position.
Silva trying to hold on to Shelby's head to control him but Shelby postures up.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD#
Shelby gets a double leg takedown into Silva's guard.
Shelby controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shelby 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. #SU#
Shelby gets to his feet. Silva looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Silva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
As Silva tries to get set, Shelby tries to push him back and clinch up but Silva manages to avoid the attempt.#T3##TD#
Shelby shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Silva manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Silva is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Shelby dives into side control.
#REVB#
Silva wants to get back to his feet.
Shelby controls the position from side control.
Silva tries to bench press Shelby off him but Shelby keeps the position. #T4#
Silva keeps trying to improve his position.
Silva is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Shelby is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Silva has escaped the position, nice work there.
Shelby working the ground and pound from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shelby has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Shelby looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arturs Shelby dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Shelby pushes Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
Silva is trying to break the clinch but Shelby has him pressed against the cage. #TD2#
Silva manages to pull guard.
Silva can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shelby controls the pace.
Silva wants to get back to his feet but Shelby is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Shelby distracts Silva with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The fighters are battling for position here. Shelby manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Shelby working for a triangle but Silva defends it easily.
#T1##SUB#
Silva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Shelby is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
Silva trying to control but Shelby is working from the bottom.
Shelby is pulling down on Silva's head. It's preventing any offense from Silva, at least for the moment.
Silva wants to control from the top but Shelby keeps moving.
Arturs Shelby overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Silva advances position into side control!
Shelby really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Silva thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SU2#
Silva stands up and beckons Shelby to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Shelby has Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
Silva wants a takedown.
#T3##BC#
Shelby's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Shelby clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Shelby manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Shelby managing to control the position.
Silva wants to stand and escape but instead Shelby has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Silva wants to improve his position but instead Shelby has moved into half guard.
Silva tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Shelby has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Silva wants to control but Shelby is having none of it.#T4#
Shelby controlling from the full mount.
Shelby avoids the attempt from Silva to control.
Shelby takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva really wants to buck Shelby off and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arturs Shelby dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! 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##CL#
Shelby clinches with his opponent.
Silva struggles to land a body shot inside as Shelby controls his hands.
Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shelby has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#TD#
Shelby gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Shelby content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Shelby is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Silva doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shelby.
Shelby controlling the pace. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva is looking to control Shelby's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Silva avoid being mounted?
Shelby slows the pace down in half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Shelby slips a nice elbow through Silva's hands, connecting with Silva's forehead.
Shelby slips a nice elbow through Silva's hands, connecting with Silva's forehead.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Shelby is thwarting Silva's attempts to control the position.
Shelby is pressing down on Silva's thigh, looking to free his foot. Silva is holding on for now.
Silva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shelby is working away from the top position though.
Silva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Shelby stops Silva from standing up.
Shelby is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Silva wants to get back to his feet but Shelby is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shelby looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T3##TD#
Shelby closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Silva quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Silva is looking to control Shelby's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Silva avoid being mounted?
Shelby slows the pace down in half guard.
Shelby seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Silva for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
Shelby continues to stall.#SUB2#
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shelby performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Shelby is working for a kimura but Silva is defending it quite comfortably.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arturs Shelby showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shelby has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arturs Shelby!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Thomas tests Shelby's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A left lands for Thomas.
Shelby looks to land a body kick but Thomas moved away.
A little jabbing left from Thomas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shelby takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Thomas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shelby's head.
Shelby's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thomas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shelby scrambles back to his feet.
Shelby dives in and grabs Thomas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thomas pushes down on Shelby's head and hops out.
Thomas scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nice jab there from Thomas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas swings for the body but Shelby moves out of range.
Shelby's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thomas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shelby scrambles back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shelby. Thomas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Thomas. That snapped Shelby's head back.
Thomas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thomas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thomas lands with an uppercut that bounces Shelby off the cage and back into range.
Thomas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shelby. Shelby circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shelby has been working on his balance at Cozad The Island, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Thomas.#T1#
Shelby shoots for a double leg takedown but Thomas sprawls well. He's pushed Shelby's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shelby looks to land a combination but Thomas avoids it well.
Thomas scores with a nice head shot.
Jeremy Thomas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shelby walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shelby really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Thomas misses with a series of wild punches.
Shelby will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thomas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thomas is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Shelby had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Thomas displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nice defenses there by Thomas.
Thomas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shelby looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arturs Shelby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shelby tries to clinch but Thomas is having none of it.
Thomas throws out a counter right but Shelby avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Thomas lands a lovely overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Shelby dodges the punch combination from Thomas.
Thomas connects with a single shot there.
Thomas lands a lovely overhand right.
Thomas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shelby moves away.#TD#
Shelby throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Thomas tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Shelby is in Thomas'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.#SUB#
Shelby drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shelby jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Thomas wants to stand but Shelby is controlling the position.
Thomas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shelby. #T3#
Thomas keeping moving, preventing Shelby from controlling successfully.
Shelby pushes down on Thomas's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Shelby perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Shelby is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Thomas!
Shelby will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shelby can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thomas is looking to escape.
Shelby looking to finish Thomas with some ground and pound. This is bad for Thomas!#T4#
Shelby looking to control but Thomas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Thomas is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Shelby lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Shelby trying to control but Thomas is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thomas can do anything to dispel that myth.
Thomas is bucking up trying to escape but Shelby cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Shelby is looking to work his way around to Thomas's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Thomas dominated that round.
That's time! Shelby's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Shelby has a takedown stuffed.
Thomas shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Shelby eats them both and turns towards Thomas to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Thomas lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Thomas slaps away a takedown attempt from Shelby, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Thomas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shelby cracks Thomas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thomas looks to land a combination but Shelby avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shelby takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shelby fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thomas throws a right hand that Shelby ducks under and follows up with a left that Shelby also avoids with ease.
Shelby throws a head kick but Thomas moves out of range.
Arturs Shelby is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thomas scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
Thomas lands with a cross.
Shelby fails to land with a series of punches.
Shelby doesn't manage to clinch there - Thomas circles away.
Thomas cracks Shelby with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shelby is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shelby tries to move into range but Thomas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Thomas throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shelby on the side of the head.
Thomas's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shelby under the eye.
Shelby fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thomas avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arturs Shelby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thomas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Thomas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas lands a jab to the head.
Shelby looks to score with a jab to the body but Thomas is just out of range.
Thomas scores with a sloppy right hand. Shelby should have avoided that one.
Thomas might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A combination from Thomas does no damage.
Thomas avoids the head kick by Shelby.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shelby is defended easily by Thomas.
Thomas scores with a hook to the body. Shelby takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thomas misses with a series of wild punches.
Shelby is looking to counter the offense by Thomas and move into the clinch.#T3#
Thomas jabs at Shelby's body.
No luck for Shelby with that takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Thomas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shelby.
Thomas lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Shelby tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thomas swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thomas shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Shelby eats them both and turns towards Thomas to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jeremy Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas lands a jab-cross combination.
Thomas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shelby moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shelby takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thomas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T4#
Thomas scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Horrible takedown attempt by Shelby or perhaps it was just good defense by Thomas, which made it look bad.
Shelby tries to clinch up but Thomas circles away and keeps his distance.
Thomas swinging wildly here.
Thomas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shelby.
Thomas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shelby.
Despite the aggression on Thomas's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Thomas listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Thomas throws a series of strikes that have Shelby backpedaling.
Thomas throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Shelby counters by moving into the clinch.
Shelby is working for takedown but Thomas is calmly controlling the position for now.
Thomas prevents a takedown attempt there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Thomas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Thomas's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shelby under the eye.
Shelby gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shelby is looking to clinch but Thomas is avoiding it.
Thomas lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Shelby misses with a takedown
and Thomas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thomas feints a jab promting Shelby to slip. Thomas then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Shelby slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Shelby dodges the punch combination from Thomas.
Thomas scores with a shot to the body.
Shelby misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Shelby looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thomas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Thomas lands an overhand right.#TD#
Shelby fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Thomas sprawls well initially but Shelby persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Shelby 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.#SU#
Shelby decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thomas swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shelby.
Shelby with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thomas to score with a decent uppercut.
Shelby fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thomas connects with a body shot.
Thomas misses with a wild combination.
Thomas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shelby. #T2#
Shelby tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thomas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thomas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thomas throws a nice looking combination but Shelby bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloppy strikes from Shelby. Those never looked like landing.
Nice cross by Thomas.
Shelby is looking to clinch.
Shelby takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Thomas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shelby is looking to counter with head kicks.
Jab, jab by Thomas - just one landing.
Shelby looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Shelby shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thomas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arturs Shelby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice uppercut there from Thomas.
Shelby shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shelby tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shelby has his takedown stuffed
and Thomas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Thomas scores with a hook to the body. Shelby takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thomas lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Thomas scores with a nice strike.
Jeremy Thomas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thomas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shelby doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thomas scores with a nice right hand.
Thomas misses with a wild body shot.
Shelby misses with a wild combination.
Thomas is looking for the big counter here.
Jeremy Thomas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thomas throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Shelby has closed the distance and engaged Thomas in a clinch.
#T4#
Shelby looking for a takedown.
Shelby has had enough of the clinch but Thomas keeps him there for the moment.
Thomas keeps control of Shelby as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thomas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thomas prevents a takedown attempt there.
Shelby tries to pull guard but Thomas holds him up against the cage and eventually Shelby drops back down to his feet.
Arturs Shelby has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC#
Shelby breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeremy Thomas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Thomas winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 26:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeremy Thomas!
Jeremy Thomas was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Caca misses with the combination.
#TD2#
Caca gets caught napping as Shelby dives in and scores a takedown. Caca manages to retain 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.
Caca wants to get back to his feet but Shelby is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Shelby not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Caca kicks Shelby off and gets to his feet. #T1#
Shelby throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Caca swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shelby shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Caca as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Caca has Shelby up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Shelby breaks the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shelby.
Shelby goes for a double leg but Caca avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Caca continues to drive forward.
As Shelby looks to move away, Caca throws a big counter combo but Shelby just gets out of the way.
El Caca has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arturs Shelby.
Shelby goes for a double leg but Caca avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Caca continues to drive forward.#T2#
Shelby tries to close the distance and clinch up but Caca swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Caca shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shelby sprawls well. Shelby wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Caca gets slowly back to his feet.
Caca keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The fighters circle momentarily. Caca darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Caca missing with a left hand there. Shelby was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shelby wants to counter with a clinch but Caca pushes him away.
Caca defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shelby.#CL2#
Shelby clinches up with Caca and pushes him back against the cage.
Shelby swings wildly with an uppercut but Caca uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Caca is trying to break the clinch but Shelby has him pressed against the cage.
Caca is trying to break free.
Shelby jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Caca walks away with a smile on his face. Shelby gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Arturs Shelby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shelby swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Caca is looking for a counter combo.
Caca misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Shelby counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shelby misses with the ground and pound.
Caca wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Shelby scoring with punches from side control.
Shelby laying and praying for a moment but Caca takes advantage and regains half guard. #T4#
Shelby is trying to control the action in half guard but Caca is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Caca looks like he's trying to stand up.
Shelby controlling the action here.
Caca might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shelby stops Caca from getting back to his feet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
El Caca dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Shelby gets a clinch.
Shelby is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Caca to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Shelby breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shelby throws a head kick that misses.
Shelby shoots in but no luck this time.
Shelby closes the distance and clinches up with Caca, looking for a takedown. Shelby pushes Caca against the cage but Caca circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
El Caca has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arturs Shelby.
Caca closes the distance but Shelby moves to the side
and Shelby counters with a two punch combo.
Caca avoids a kick to the body.
Caca seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Caca feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES2#
Shelby has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Caca is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Caca is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Shelby fails to pull guard.
Shelby is breathing heavily.#T1#
Caca can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Caca breaks the clinch.
El Caca is winning the standup battle so far.
Caca closes the distance and clinches up with Shelby, looking for a takedown. Caca pushes Shelby against the cage but Shelby circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Caca tries to keep at a distance but Shelby has taken the fight into the clinch.
Caca blocks the elbow strike.
Shelby can't get the takedown.
#BC#
Caca breaks the clinch.
Caca throws a half hearted mid kick.
Caca misses with a combination
#CL2#
and Shelby holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T2#
Shelby misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shelby has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Caca after a bit of a struggle.
Shelby has Caca pressed against the cage, preventing Caca from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Caca escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shelby tries to clinch but Caca moves out of range.
Shelby displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Caca throws out the jab.
Shelby looks to land a combination but Caca avoids it well.
Caca shoots for a double leg takedown but Shelby sprawls well. He's pushed Caca's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Caca throws a nice looking combination but Shelby bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Caca swinging wildly here.
#T3##TD#
Caca drives through with a takedown into Shelby's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Shelby has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #ES2#
Shelby wriggles free and stands up.
Caca feints a jab promting Shelby to slip. Caca then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Shelby slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Caca fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shelby manages to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Caca. No joy for Shelby on that attempt.
Caca was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD#
Caca decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Caca throws a strike but Shelby avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Caca preventing the sweep.
Caca wants to get up but he can't break Shelby's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Shelby manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Shelby escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Shelby gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Caca breaks from the clinch.
Shelby tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Caca manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Shelby clinches up against the cage.
Shelby keeps control of Caca as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arturs Shelby showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Caca is looking to clinch.
Caca lands with a straight right. Shelby didn't see that one coming.
Caca keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Caca darts in and clinches Shelby up against the cage.
Shelby's coach down at Island Sparring was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Shelby's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Caca is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Caca's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Caca manages to break the clinch.
Shelby tries to clinch but Caca is having none of it.
Caca is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Shelby or perhaps it was just good defense by Caca, which made it look bad.
Shelby tries to clinch up.
Caca is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Caca misses with a low kick.
Shelby tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Caca manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shelby shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Caca pinned against the cage. Caca gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shelby fails with the takedown.
It looked like Caca was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
El Caca has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arturs Shelby.
Caca shoots in and drives through. Shelby sprawls well.
Shelby goes for a double leg but Caca avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Caca continues to drive forward.
Shelby tries a head kick but it misses.
Shelby takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
A combination from Caca does no damage.
Shelby lands with a kick to the ribs.
Caca tries to clinch up.#CL#
Caca forces Shelby back against the cage and clinches.
Shelby tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Caca smiles and moves away.
Shelby misses with a double jab.
Caca looks to land a combination but Shelby avoids it well.
Shelby tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
El Caca is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Shelby shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Caca is looking to escape.#T3##SUB2#
Shelby is looking for a kimura but Caca is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shelby to get the leverage.
Caca avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shelby.
Shelby throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Caca is in trouble now - Shelby has advanced to mount!
Caca is squirming around, avoiding Shelby's attempts to control the action.
Caca wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shelby trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Caca is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shelby content just to control the position here.
Shelby wants to control the pace but Caca is squirming around nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to El Caca.
I think Caca 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 03, 2019 |
#R1#
Roode tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shelby misses with a series of wild punches.
Roode moves in looking to clinch but Shelby pushes him off.#CL#
Shelby rushes Roode and presses him up against the cage.
Roode has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shelby after a bit of a struggle.
Roode drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shelby pulls his leg out and moves away.
Roode tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Roode shoots for a double leg takedown but Shelby sprawls well. He's pushed Roode's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Arturs Shelby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Roode.
Roode shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shelby defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roode throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shelby's waist but Shelby gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Roode off to one side.
Roode shoots in looking for a takedown. Shelby tries to sprawl out of it but Roode keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shelby manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Shelby really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Shelby throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Roode. #CL#
Shelby rushes Roode and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Shelby has Roode pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Shelby pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Roode tumbling to the mat - Shelby dives into Roode's guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Shelby'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.
Shelby trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shelby passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SU#
Shelby has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD#
Shelby looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#T2##SU#
Shelby decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD#
Shelby shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shelby wants to pass to mount but Roode is defending the position.
Shelby not doing much here.
#SU#
Shelby decides to return to a standing position. #T3#
Roode takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Shelby swats away the attempt to clinch by Roode.
Roode shoots in but Shelby avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
Shelby has Roode up against the cage in a clinch.
Roode tries to pull guard but Shelby won't allow it.
Roode working hard to break the clinch.
Shelby is trying to drag Roode to the mat but Roode just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T4#
Shelby blocks a body shot from Roode.
Roode tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shelby's elbow. #TD#
Shelby has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Roode uses from the top position.
Roode pushing down on Shelby's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Shelby manages to get to full guard.
Roode missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shelby has his hands on Roode's head, controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arturs Shelby dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Roode closes the distance and clinches.
Shelby misses with some punches.
Shelby misses with a punch on the inside.
Roode avoiding damage as Shelby throws knees to the body.
Shelby prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC#
Shelby breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Roode gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Shelby to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Shelby controls from within his opponent's guard.
Shelby will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Shelby seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Roode for as long as he can get away with.
Shelby works over Roode with some ground and pound from guard.
Shelby 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.
Shelby'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.
Roode really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shelby. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Roode has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shelby can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shelby is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Shelby takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Shelby drags the fight down to the ground.
Shelby has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Further stalling from Shelby.#T3#
Shelby keeping moving, preventing Roode from controlling successfully.
Shelby controlling Roode's posture.
Shelby with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Roode can't handle though.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Shelby manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Roode tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shelby just stands there and leans against the cage.
Shelby drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Roode gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Shelby pulls guard effortlessly.
Arturs Shelby overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Roode looking to pass the guard.
Shelby wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shelby is pulling down on Roode's head. It's preventing any offense from Roode, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Roode throws a sloppy strike and Shelby has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Roode is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Shelby!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Arturs Shelby!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Shelby stuffs the takedown.
Shelby drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Griffin defends it well.#CL#
Griffin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shelby, pushing him back against the cage.
Griffin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Griffin is breathing heavily.
Griffin is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kwin Griffin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Shelby has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Griffin uses from the top position.
Shelby not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shelby seems keen to control Griffin's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Shelby trying to control the position here. #T1##SUB2#
Shelby is looking for a triangle but Griffin pushes his legs off easily.
Shelby working a defensive guard here.
Griffin wants to control from the top but Shelby keeps moving. #ES2#
Shelby has his feet on Griffin's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shelby. #T2#
Griffin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shelby loads up on a big right hand but Griffin slips the punch.
Shelby changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Griffin tries to avoid it but Shelby manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Griffin to the ground. Griffin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Shelby scores with a head kick. Griffin tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CL#
Griffin takes the fight into the clinch.
Shelby gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Griffin.
A short right from Griffin.
Shelby is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Griffin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Griffin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shelby smiles and moves away.
Shelby fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T3#
Sloppy strikes from Shelby. Those never looked like landing.
Shelby shoots in but Griffin avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Shelby moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Shelby breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Griffin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Shelby counters with a head kick. That will keep Griffin thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Shelby fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shelby explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#CL2#
Shelby closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Shelby tries to score a body lock takedown but Griffin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Shelby pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Shelby tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Griffin swivels and escapes.
No luck for Griffin with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Shelby closes the distance and clinches.
Griffin prevents the takedown attempt.
Griffin tries to break free but Shelby pushes him back against the cage.
Griffin stops a takedown attempt from Shelby.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Shelby gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Griffin regains guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Griffin is looking to sweep but instead, Shelby has passed into half guard.
Griffin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arturs Shelby dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Shelby tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Griffin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Griffin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Griffin wants it to stay on the feet.
Kwin Griffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griffin throws a right and a left that Shelby avoids nicely.
Shelby looks to land a left hand but Griffin moved out of range nicely.
Shelby will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Shelby gets a takedown into half guard.#SU2#
Shelby postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Griffin to stand up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Shelby. #SUB2#
Shelby wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Griffin, who protects the arm well. #T1#
Shelby working away.
Shelby trying to control the position but Griffin is working away.
Griffin tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Shelby presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Griffin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shelby on the ground.
Shelby trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Shelby is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Griffin to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Griffin shrugs it off.
Shelby prevents Griffin from getting the reversal.
Shelby landing shots from mount.
Arturs Shelby has got the better of the ground game so far.
A nice elbow there by Shelby.
Shelby content just to control the position here.
Griffin takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T3#
Shelby trying to control but Griffin is having none of it.
Shelby controlling his opponent.
The referee warns Griffin that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Shelby looking to control but Griffin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shelby lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Shelby trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Shelby punishing his opponent with strikes.
Shelby has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shelby breaks from Griffin's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Shelby wants to control the pace but Griffin is squirming around nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shelby is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Shelby controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arturs Shelby showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Griffin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Griffin has Shelby up against the cage in a clinch.
Griffin is trying to break the clinch but Shelby has him pressed against the cage.
Griffin is working Shelby over against the cage.
Shelby drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Griffin has Shelby pressed against the cage, preventing Shelby from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin is trying to force a seperation but Shelby has the dominant position.
Shelby dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Shelby manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Shelby trying to strike off his back.
#T1#
Shelby is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shelby is controlling Griffin's posture.
Shelby is trying to keep Griffin in close.
#SUB#
Griffin drops back, looking for a kneebar! Shelby looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Shelby looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Shelby! #REVB#
Griffin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Griffin tries to get out of the position.
Shelby trying to control the position but Griffin is working away. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Griffin is trying to control Shelby's posture but Shelby avoids it. #SUB2#
Shelby is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Griffin has escaped the position, nice work there.
Shelby advances nicely into full mount. #T3#
Shelby landing strikes from the mount.
Shelby lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#SUB2#
Shelby working for a submission but Griffin is keeping him at bay.
Griffin looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Shelby trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Griffin is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Shelby.
#T4#
Shelby connects with a big shot to the side of Griffin's head.
Shelby tries to get the hooks in deep but Griffin pushed the leg off. #SUB2#
Griffin preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Shelby.
Griffin is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Griffin trying to control the action but Shelby just sinks the hooks in.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Shelby working for the choke.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arturs Shelby comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shelby winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arturs Shelby!
In defeat, Kwin Griffin stepped up to the mic, saying 'UHh, good fight. You knowI thought I had that but you came back good job there. And just good fight once again I would love too fight you again.'.
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