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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Shining fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zgola, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Zgola escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Shining darts in and clinches Zgola up against the cage.
Zgola is pressed up against the cage. Shining has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Zgola down to the mat. Zgola avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Shining throws a series of punches but Zgola moves out of range.
Zgola tries to clinch but Shining moves out of range.
Zgola darts in looking for a takedown but Shining gets double underhooks and turns Zgola into the cage. #CL2#
Shining clinches up against the cage.
Zgola avoiding damage as Shining throws knees to the body.
Zgola tries to pull guard but Shining forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Zgola ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Zgola no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his 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.
Shining looking to pass the guard.
Shining must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shining landing some decent shots from guard.
Zgola is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Shining works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Zgola misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Shining prevents Zgola from improving his position.
Shining throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Shining controlling the pace.
Zgola misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Zgola wants to control but Shining is keeping busy.
Zgola is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shining lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Zgola taking some punishment here, with Shining in his half guard.
Shining looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Shining lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Zgola actively working from the bottom here.
Shining is nestled in close to Zgola, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Zgola is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#T3#
Shining lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Shining is trying to control. Zgola wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zgola pushes Shining off looking to stand but Shining dives back in and keeps control.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shining is defended easily by Zgola.
A cross from Zgola lands.
Zgola throws a head kick that Shining semi-blocks.
#CL2#
Shining moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Shining has Zgola pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Shining pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Zgola tumbling to the mat - Shining dives into Zgola's guard.#T4#
Shining throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zgola keeping moving, preventing Shining from controlling successfully.
Shining stops Zgola from standing up.
Shining stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zgola swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shining looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Zgola looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aljamain Shining dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Shining clinches up against the cage.
Zgola is trying to drag Shining to the mat but Shining just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Zgola is working for takedown but Shining is calmly controlling the position for now.
Shining is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Shining lands a takedown into guard.
Zgola trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zgola is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Shining is controlling him.
Aljamain Shining has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zgola manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shining manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Shining really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zgola. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zgola stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shining swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Zgola tries to stand but Shining is controlling from the bottom. #ES2#
Shining is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Zgola presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD2#
Shining gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Shining in particular looking to stall.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Shining lands a nice short elbow.#T2#
Zgola is looking to control Shining's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zgola avoid being mounted?
Shining looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Zgola with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Zgola is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Shining lands a nice short elbow.
Shining is thwarting Zgola's attempts to control the position.
Zgola wants to get back to his feet.
Shining controlling the action here.
Zgola landing a few short strikes. #T3#
Zgola is trying to maintain the position but Shining is very close to passing his half guard.
Zgola taking some punishment here, with Shining in his half guard.
Nice strikes from Shining there.
Shining looks to land a strike but Zgola avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#SUB2#
Shining drops back, looking for a kneebar! Zgola looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Zgola looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Zgola! #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zgola is looking to take a break and control but Shining is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shining is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Zgola wants to control but Shining is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aljamain Shining showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Shining fails with a takedown attempt.
Zgola is looking to counter the offense by Shining and move into the clinch.#CL2#
Shining forces Zgola back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Zgola breaks the clinch.
Shining fails to land the takedown.
Zgola seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Shining shoots for a takedown but Zgola saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mikolaj Zgola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aljamain Shining.
Shining misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zgola tries to clinch up.
Shining drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Zgola defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zgola throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zgola leaves Shining with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Zgola closes the distance and clinches up with Shining, looking for a takedown. Zgola pushes Shining against the cage but Shining circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shining takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zgola fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1#
Zgola wants to clinch up but Shining keeps it at a distance.
Shining doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zgola counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zgola lands a nice shot that snaps Shining's head back.
Shining closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zgola circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Zgola misses its target.#TD#
Zgola bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Shining tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Shining rolls, trying to escape but Zgola keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Zgola is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Shining is defending well though. Zgola let's go of the attempt for now.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zgola is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Zgola lands a shot to the body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zgola tries to keep control of the position but Shining is staying busy.
Zgola is really struggling to control Shining but he's trying to hold on to the position.
I really don't envy Shining right now.
#T3#
Zgola looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Zgola tries to get the hooks in deep but Shining pushed the leg off.
Zgola keeps control of the position as Shining tries to break free.
Zgola is landing with strikes. Shining can't take much more of this.
I really don't envy Shining right now.
Zgola trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Zgola scores with punches and elbows. #T4#
Shining is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Shining trying to control the hands but Zgola won't let him.
Shining trying to get back to his feet but Zgola is in full control for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Zgola's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Mikolaj Zgola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aljamain Shining is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Zgola is looking for the choke from the back position but Shining is controlling his hands well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mikolaj Zgola showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Shining 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 Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aljamain Shining! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mimi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shining paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Mimi clinches with his opponent.
Shining wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD2#
Mimi successfully pulls guard.
Mimi controlling Shining's posture.
Shining has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shining accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shining is in close to Mimi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Shining in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shining is looking to work some ground and pound but Mimi has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mimi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mimi working a defensive guard here.
Mimi throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Mimi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Shining lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shining with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shining missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shining throws a big right hand that misses.
Mimi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shining manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Shining 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.
Mimi is pushing down on Shining's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shining is fighting to maintain full guard but Mimi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Shining taking some punishment here, with Mimi in his half guard.
Shining is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shining is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Mimi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shining's head.
Mimi is keen to just control but Shining is a slippery customer.
Shining is looking to control Mimi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shining avoid being mounted?
Shining tries to get to full guard but Mimi has control of the leg.
Mimi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shining manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
Shining can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mimi controls the pace.
Shining on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shining tries to get out of the position.
Mimi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mimi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Mimi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mimi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mimi controlling from side mount.
Shining tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SU2#
Mimi decides to stand back up. Mimi steps back and let's Shining get back to his feet.
Shining throws a series of punches but Mimi avoids them all with ease. #TD#
Mimi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Shining to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES2#
Mimi manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Shining drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shining tries to pull guard but Mimi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aljamain Shining. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shining tries for a takedown but Mimi manages to get underhooks.
Shining is breathing heavily.
Shining jumps guard but Mimi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Natsu Mimi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mimi.
Mimi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shining wants to clinch.
A head kick misses from Shining.
Mimi fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Shining has closed the distance and engaged Mimi in a clinch.
Shining wants a takedown but no success here.
Shining can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Mimi ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mimi no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shining is stalling in the full guard.
Mimi looking for a sweep. Not yet Mimi, not yet. #T1#
Mimi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Shining looking to sit in guard and control but Mimi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Shining wants to stand but Mimi is controlling the position.
Mimi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Shining wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mimi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mimi stands up over Shining, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Natsu Mimi has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Mimi looking to pass the guard.
Mimi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Shining trying to keep a closed guard but Mimi is proving a slippery customer.
Mimi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
Shining controls Mimi momentarily but Mimi frees himself. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mimi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shining sprawls well. Shining wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mimi gets slowly back to his feet.
Shining shoots in for a double leg but Mimi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aljamain Shining. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mimi moves out of range of the body kick from Shining.
#CL2#
Mimi clinches. #TD2#
Mimi successfully pulls guard.
Mimi 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#
Shining is trying to stand up here but Mimi is controlling him well.
Mimi tries to stand and escape but Shining is controlling the position. #T4#
Mimi trying to pass the guard but Shining defending well.
Shining avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mimi.
Shining tries to kick Mimi off but Mimi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Still in half guard, Mimi seems content to control.
Shining moves into full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shining is wriggling around but Mimi manages to pass to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mimi stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Natsu Mimi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Mimi connects with a crisp jab.
Mimi looks for a takedown but Shining sprawls well.
Mimi shoots in looking for a takedown but Shining manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mimi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mimi shoots for a takedown but Shining saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Aljamain Shining has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Natsu Mimi.#CL2#
Mimi closes the distance and clinches.
Mimi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shining just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Shining breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shining goes for a double leg but Mimi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mimi continues to drive forward.
Shining fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mimi misses with a kick to the body.
#TD2#
Mimi dives in and scores a takedown into Shining's guard.#ES#
Shining scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Mimi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Aljamain Shining seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shining shoots in but no luck this time.
Shining looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Shining looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mimi throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Mimi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mimi looking for a takedown.
Shining wants a takedown.
Mimi goes for a takedown attempt but Shining pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nice sprawl there from Shining as Mimi shoots in.
Shining appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Mimi clinches up against the cage.#T2##TD2#
Mimi gets control of Shining's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mimi will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Mimi keeping full guard, as Shining tries to pass.
Shining sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Mimi looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Shining is defending well. Mimi quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Shining has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Mimi celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Natsu Mimi! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 28, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rotchburns lands a two punch combo.
#TD#
Shining throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rotchburns tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Shining is in Rotchburns's guard.
Rotchburns wants to get back to his feet but Shining passes into half guard.
Rotchburns looks winded!#REVB#
Shining is controlling the pace.
Shining wants to pass the guard but Rotchburns is defending well.
Shining trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Rotchburns is trying to stand up here but Shining is controlling him well.
Shining wants to pass to mount but Rotchburns is defending the position.
Shining keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Shining seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rotchburns for as long as he can get away with.
Shining will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shining'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.
Rotchburns looks like he's trying to stand up.
Shining controlling the action here.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rotchburns scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Shining shoots in but Rotchburns avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
Shining closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Shining jumps guard.
#ES#
Shining is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T3#
Shining connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Mike Rotchburns has been cut.#TD#
Shining gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Shining content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Shining stops Rotchburns from getting back to his feet.
Shining tries to pass to full mount but Rotchburns defends it.
Shining content to control rather than advance. #T4#
Rotchburns wants to stand back up but Shining manages to pass into side control.
Rotchburns is trying to buck Shining off.#SU#
Shining decides to stand back up. #CL#
Shining moves into the clinch.#BC#
Shining breaks the clinch.
Rotchburns misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Shining counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Shining.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shining controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aljamain Shining dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Rotchburns's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Shining shoots in and drives through. Rotchburns sprawls well.
A right-left combo lands from Rotchburns. #TD#
Shining drives through with a takedown into Rotchburns's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Shining is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Shining gets to his feet - Rotchburns follows without any prompting. #CL#
Shining takes the fight into the clinch.
Shining tries to work over Rotchburns's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rotchburns is breathing heavily.#T1#
Shining has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rotchburns after a bit of a struggle.
Shining drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rotchburns pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aljamain Shining. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rotchburns fails to land with a series of punches.
Aljamain Shining is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick by Shining misses
and Rotchburns counters with a three punch combo that has Shining backing up. Shining nods at Rotchburns to acknowledge the strikes.
Rotchburns swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shining fails to land with a series of punches.
Shining fails with a takedown attempt.
Rotchburns's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rotchburns duly obliges.
Rotchburns lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rotchburns on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shining. Shining obviously looking to wear him down.
Mike Rotchburns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right-left combo lands from Rotchburns. #CL#
Shining has closed the distance and engaged Rotchburns in a clinch.
#TD#
Shining drags the fight down to the ground.
#ES#
Shining kicks Rotchburns off and gets to his feet.
Rotchburns throws a series of punches but Shining moves out of range.
Shining throws a nice looking combination but Rotchburns bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Despite the aggression on Rotchburns's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD#
Shining closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rotchburns to the mat! Rotchburns manages to get full guard.
Shining not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shining pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rotchburns is keeping the position for now.
Shining is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Shining won't allow Rotchburns to get back to his feet. #SU#
Shining decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rotchburns, up you get! #TD#
Shining shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rotchburns's guard.
Shining controlling from the top position.
Rotchburns is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Shining is controlling him. #T4#
Shining is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Shining has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rotchburns throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Shining moves into the clinch.
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 Aljamain Shining will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mike Rotchburns's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Shining lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rotchburns circles away quickly and effectively.
Rotchburns avoids the head kick by Shining.
Rotchburns works over Shining's head and body with a nice combination.
Rotchburns checks the leg kick nicely there.
#CL#
Shining pushes Rotchburns up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Shining pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Shining feints and as Rotchburns raises his hands in defense, Shining changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Shining 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rotchburns is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Shining is stalling in the full guard.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Shining.
Shining stops Rotchburns from standing up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Shining 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. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Rotchburns gets tackled into the cage by Shining. Shining maintains the clinch. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Shining is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rotchburns pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rotchburns tries to break free but Shining pushes him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shining.
Shining controlling the action here for a moment.
Shining keeps control of Rotchburns as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Shining can't get the takedown.
#BC#
Shining's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rotchburns lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shining circles away quickly and effectively.#T3##CL#
Shining fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rotchburns, pushing him back against the cage.
Rotchburns can't break the clinch.
#TD#
Shining gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Rotchburns is trying to escape back to his feet but Shining uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Shining is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rotchburns can do to turn this around?
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Shining continues to hold on tight.
Rotchburns bucks up and tries to throw Shining off but instead Shining has got his back!
Shining controlling the position well here. Rotchburns rolled but Shining kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T4#
Rotchburns wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mike Rotchburns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aljamain Shining is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aljamain Shining showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shining, 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aljamain Shining! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 23, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rotchburns fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shining is looking for the big counter here.
Rotchburns looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Rotchburns looks to land a combination but Shining avoids it well.
Shining throws a series of punches but Rotchburns avoids them all with ease.
Shining throws a nice looking combination but Rotchburns bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rotchburns seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've been told by Rotchburns's head coaches at Clone's gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rotchburns looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD2#
Shining fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rotchburns sprawls well initially but Shining persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Shining with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Shining moves nicely into side control. #SU2#
Shining has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #CL2#
Shining darts in and clinches Rotchburns up against the cage.
Shining keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rotchburns's efforts to push away.
Shining's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shining slows down the pace here.
#T1##TD2#
Shining pulls Rotchburns into guard.
Shining wants to sweep here but Rotchburns controlling him for the moment.
Shining throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Rotchburns knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shining on the ground.
Rotchburns preventing the sweep.
Rotchburns might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shining bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rotchburns's guard. #REVB#
Shining distracts Rotchburns with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Shining looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SU2#
Shining decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T2##CL2#
Shining moves into the clinch successfully.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #TD2#
Shining ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Shining no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Shining pulls Rotchburns in close to prevent any damage. #T3##SUB2#
Rotchburns is sitting in close to Shining's body. Shining has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Rotchburns is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Rotchburns is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Shining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Aljamain Shining! |
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