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Event:
WCF WNF 72: BMA vs El Shabazz
Date: Sep 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Stank rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Shackleton counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Jank Stank has been cut.
The fighters circling - Stank throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stank looks to land a right hand but Shackleton moved out of range.
Shackleton takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stank throws out a loose jab but Shackleton uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big left from Shackleton misses.
Shackleton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shackleton.
Stank swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stank feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shackletons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#KD2#
Shackleton ducks straight into an uppercut from Stank and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Shackleton manages to regain guard straight away.
#ROC2#Shackleton is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shackleton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Oh Shackleton is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stank content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Shackleton has his foot on Stank's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stank works his way back into a safe position though.
Stank is looking to work some ground and pound but Shackleton has wrist control.
Stank trying to control the position from guard on top but Shackleton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shackleton has control of Stank's left arm, preventing Stank from doing any damage. #T1#
Stank trying to control the position from guard on top but Shackleton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shackleton seems to have got his legs back now.
Shackleton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stank's guard. #REVR#
Stank controls Shackleton momentarily but Shackleton frees himself.
Stank managing to control the position.
Stank really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shackleton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shackleton works over Stank with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stank has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Shackleton has passed into side control.
Stank taking a bit of punishment here - Shackleton scoring with strikes. #SUB#
Shackleton is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stank has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Stank's face as Shackleton controls the position. #T2#
Shackleton has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Shackleton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stank, who protects the arm well.
Stank wants to control but Shackleton postures up.
Shackleton is looking to take a break and control but Stank is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stank is looking for a sweep.
Shackleton controls the position. #T3#
Shackleton is looking to take a break and control but Stank is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stank struggling a bit here.
Stank taking a bit of punishment here - Shackleton scoring with strikes.
Stank can't do much from the bottom here.
Shackleton trying to control the position but Stank is working away.
Shackleton staying calm.
Stank tries to bench press Shackleton off him but Shackleton keeps the position. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Shackleton is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stank has escaped the position, nice work there.
Stank is trying to improve his position.
Shackleton wants to control but Stank is keeping him busy.
Shackleton controlling the position from side mount. #SUB#
Shackleton tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shackleton has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Stank is looking to regain half guard here but Shackleton keeps moving and retains side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Biggie Shackleton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jank Stank's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Stank keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Shackleton is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stank.
Stank throws a hook to the side of Shackleton's head but Shackleton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shackleton has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stank finds it's way round the side to connect with Shackleton's head. #CL#
Shackleton rushes Stank and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stank avoiding damage as Shackleton throws knees to the body.
Shackleton crunches a lovely knee into Stank's ribcage.
Shackleton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shackleton.
Stank gets through Shackleton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Shackleton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stank lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shackleton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stank 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.
Shackleton comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jank Stank seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Shackleton has closed the distance and engaged Stank in a clinch.
Stank misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Stank lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shackleton backwards.
Stank swings wildly with an uppercut but Shackleton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shackleton lands a hook that snaps the head of Stank backwards.
Shackleton scores a nice knee to the body.
Stank has a couple of punches blocked by Shackleton.
Shackleton missing with knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Shackleton. #BC#
Shackleton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shackleton looks to score with a jab to the body but Stank is just out of range.
Nice cross by Shackleton.
A jab from Shackleton misses.
Stank ducks right into an uppercut from Shackleton.
The fighters circling - Stank throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shackleton is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T2#
Stank throws out a loose jab but Shackleton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shackleton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stank.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stank works the jab nicely.
Stank misses with a looping right.
Stank throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shackleton.
Shackleton throwing a counter right hand but Stank manages to avoid it.
Stank lands the left hand.
Shackleton on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shackleton scores with the left hand. Stank knows he should have avoided that one.
Shackleton throws a leg kick but Stank checks it.
Shackleton wants to land a leg kick but Stank is out of range.
Stank throws an overhand right that lands on Shackleton's shoulder, as Shackleton tries to avoid the shot.
Stank misses with a hook. Shackleton ducked under it nicely.
Shackleton throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shackleton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stank scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shackleton in his tracks.
Stank is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Shackleton walks into a stiff left hand from Stank.
Shackleton connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stank. Stank circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3##CL#
Shackleton closes the distance and clinches.
Shackleton misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stank.
Stank pushes off an throws an elbow but Shackleton leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Shackleton misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stank.
Shackleton tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stank avoids it.
Stank on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shackleton missing with knees to the body.
Stank misses with a punch on the inside.
Stank avoiding damage as Shackleton throws knees to the body.
Shackleton lands with a right to the head. #ROC#Stank is rocked!
Shackleton is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Stank swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stank on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shackleton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4##BC#
Shackleton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stank throws a jab but it's blocked by Shackleton.
Stank pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shackleton's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stank connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shackleton scrambles back to his feet.
Stank lands a head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stank throws a lazy right hand but Shackleton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from Shackleton misses its intended target.
Shackleton slips a jab from Stank.
Shackleton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shackleton drops Stank with a huge uppercut! Stank drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Shackleton is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Biggie Shackleton!
A relieved looking Biggie Shackleton thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Jank Stank spoke after the fight, saying 'Ermmmmm... This is not what i expected lolzer'. |
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Event:
WCF 84: Camara vs Wallace
Date: Aug 07, 2021 |
#R1##KD#
Lati lands a left and a right that send Shackleton crashing to the mat, dazed. Lati thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Shackleton is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Biggie Shackleton has been cut.
Lati grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Shackleton takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Lati cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). William Lati!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, William Lati made sure he mentioned Hardcore Alchemy, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
WCF 80: Borgia vs Gordon
Date: Jul 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Shackleton throws a nice looking combination but Hayden bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shackleton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hayden makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#TD#
Hayden gets a takedown into half guard.
Hayden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shackleton keeps working.
Hayden takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Shackleton looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Hayden pushes past his half guard into mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayden landing shots from mount.
Hayden is landing with some decent strikes but Shackleton is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shackleton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shackleton keeps trying to improve his position.
Hayden lands a big elbow. #T1#
Shackleton tries to hold on but Hayden postures up.
Hayden has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Shackleton keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Shackleton regains half guard.
Hayden lands strikes from half guard.
Hayden lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Shackleton is trying to stand.
Hayden trying to pass the guard but Shackleton defending well.
Hayden is trying to control. Shackleton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Hayden 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.
Hayden lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Shackleton wants to control but Hayden is keeping busy.
Shackleton on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Shackleton tries to roll over but Hayden keeps him under control.
Hayden takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hayden scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hayden looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Shackleton with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Shackleton gets full guard.#T3#
Shackleton is trying to keep Hayden in close.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shackleton is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Shackleton wants to control from the top but Hayden keeps moving. #SUB#
Hayden looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shackleton wants to pass the guard but Hayden is keeping the position.
Hayden trying to control the position.
#T4#
Shackleton wants to stand but Hayden has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Shackleton is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Shackleton trying to control but Hayden is working from the bottom.
Hayden lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shackleton looking for a sweep. Not yet Shackleton, not yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clay Hayden dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Hayden keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shackleton.
Hayden lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hayden connects with an inside leg kick.
Shackleton looks to land a combination but Hayden avoids it well.
Some wild striking there from Hayden.
Shackleton throws a counter combo.
Hayden ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A shot to the body from Shackleton misses #CL#
and Hayden counters by clinching up.
Shackleton goes for a takedown attempt but Hayden pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hayden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shackleton can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shackleton misses with a hook. Hayden ducked under it nicely.
Hayden lands a head kick. Shackleton smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Shackleton tries to bum rush Hayden with a series of wild strikes but Hayden uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shackleton throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hayden tried to counter with a leg kick but Shackleton avoided it.#T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Hayden.
Hayden is looking to slow Shackleton down with leg kicks.
Shackleton connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hayden.
Hayden scores with a jab to the body.
Hayden drops his hands momentarily and Shackleton takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hayden connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shackleton misses with a jab to the body
and Hayden counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hayden is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shackleton throws a shot from downtown. Hayden moves away and avoids it.
Hayden lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shackleton at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shackleton looks to throw the jab but Hayden is out of range. #T2#
Shackleton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hayden.
Hayden half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hayden buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shackleton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hayden fires out a quick counter leg kick but Shackleton just manages to avoid it.
Shackleton on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hayden lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Biggie Shackleton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hayden slips under a jab from Shackleton.
Hayden throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hayden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shackleton throws out the jab.
Hayden dives in and grabs Shackleton's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shackleton pushes down on Hayden's head and hops out.
Hayden staying out of range there.
Clay Hayden is winning the standup battle so far.
Shackleton tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Shackleton or perhaps it was just good defense by Hayden, which made it look bad. #T3#
Shackleton shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hayden throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hayden is looking to slow Shackleton down with leg kicks.
Shackleton misses with a straight right.
Shackleton misses with a wild combination.
Hayden dips to his left and cracks Shackleton with an uppercut!
Shackleton misses with a body shot.
Hayden is looking for a counter combo.
A swing and a miss from Shackleton.#T4#
Hayden lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shackleton's sensitive parts.
Shackleton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hayden moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hayden drops down looking for a counter takedown but Shackleton sprawls and moves away.
Shackleton on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hayden. Hayden obviously looking to wear him down.
Shackleton throws a looping overhand right but Hayden ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Hayden has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hayden managing to block the knees to the body from Shackleton.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hayden leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hayden pressing his opponent against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Shackleton tries to circle away but Hayden has him pinned against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clay Hayden 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Shackleton throws a body shot but no joy.
Shackleton misses with a takedown
and Hayden counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hayden shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shackleton but Shackleton pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shackleton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hayden manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hayden wants to clinch up but Shackleton keeps it at a distance.
Hayden lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shackleton's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shackleton throws a right hand that misses
and Hayden counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shackleton misses with a hook. Hayden ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Hayden on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shackleton takes a swing at Hayden's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Shackleton clinches up against the cage.#T1#
Hayden is trying to pull guard but Shackleton has him pressed against the cage.
Shackleton working aggressively here.
Shackleton tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shackleton is trying to maintain a safe position but Hayden gets an underhook and turns Shackleton into the cage.
Hayden pressing his opponent against the cage.
Shackleton controlling the action here for a moment.
Shackleton's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hayden is looking to control Shackleton's arms but Shackleton gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hayden has his back to the cage.
A short right from Shackleton.
Hayden managing to block the knees to the body from Shackleton.
Hayden avoiding damage.
Hayden manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hayden gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Hayden managing to block the knees to the body from Shackleton.
#T2#
Hayden stalling in the clinch but Shackleton improves position. #TD#
Hayden has Shackleton pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hayden pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Shackleton tumbling to the mat - Hayden dives into Shackleton's guard.
Shackleton wants to stand and escape but Hayden is having none of it.
Shackleton looking for a sweep. Not yet Shackleton, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shackleton is trying to keep Hayden in close.
Shackleton might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hayden haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hayden wants to control from the top but Shackleton keeps moving.
Hayden passes Shackleton's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3#
Hayden is keen to just control but Shackleton is a slippery customer.
Shackleton is trying to control but can't.
Hayden winds up and cracks Shackleton with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Shackleton is trying to maintain the position but Hayden is very close to passing his half guard.
Hayden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shackleton keeps working.
Hayden is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Shackleton is looking to control Hayden's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shackleton avoid being mounted?
Hayden performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hayden passes the guard and advances to mount!
Biggie Shackleton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Hayden has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Shackleton's face.
Clay Hayden overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hayden lands a big shot there that rocks Shackleton but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Shackleton working to try and regain half guard.
Shackleton tries to hold on but Hayden pushes him away.
Hayden wants to control the pace but Shackleton is squirming around nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shackleton sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Clay Hayden is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hayden drops an elbow to the side of Shackleton's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clay Hayden showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hayden, 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clay Hayden!
An out of breath Clay Hayden thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 58: Vanorden vs Boaler
Date: Jun 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Barao changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shackleton tries to avoid it but Barao manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shackleton to the ground. Shackleton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Barao shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Shackleton trying to control here.
Shackleton wants to get back to full guard.
Barao takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Barao passes into side control, despite Shackleton's attempt to control the position.
Barao takes a little break here. Shackleton wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Shackleton wants to control but Barao postures up.
Shackleton is being controlled here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shackleton sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Barao is pressing down on Shackleton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shackleton is holding on for now.
Barao content to control rather than advance. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shackleton wants to improve his position but Barao is controlling well.
Shackleton is pressing down on Barao's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Barao is pushing down on Shackleton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shackleton is fighting to maintain full guard but Barao has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barao keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Shackleton is looking to improve his position.
Barao keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Barao wants to free his trapped foot but Shackleton is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Shackleton is trying to get back to full guard.
Barao is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Shackleton tries to clinch but Barao is having none of it.
Shackleton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#TD#
Barao gets a takedown into half guard.
Barao controlling the action here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shackleton is looking for a sweep. Barao is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Barao seems content to control.#T4#
Shackleton trying to control from the bottom.
Shackleton wants to get back to his feet.
Shackleton wants to control but Barao is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Barao has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Barao tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pascal Barao dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Shackleton is looking to clinch. #TD#
Barao is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Shackleton's half guard.
Barao trying to control the pace.
Shackleton regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pascal Barao overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barao tries to free his leg and advance position but Shackleton is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Shackleton has his foot on Barao's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barao works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shackleton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barao looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Shackleton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shackleton being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Barao fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shackleton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barao tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shackleton defends well and Barao ends up having to push Shackleton into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Shackleton looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barao avoiding damage as Shackleton throws knees to the body.
Barao wants to take the fight to the mat but Shackleton manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pascal Barao. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#BC#
Barao's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shackleton wants to clinch.
Shackleton misses with a shot to the body
and Barao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Barao looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Barao 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.
Shackleton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barao passes Shackleton's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Barao controlling the action here.#T3#
Shackleton is looking to improve his position.
Barao trying to mount his opponent but Shackleton defends it.
Shackleton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barao is working away from the top position though.
Barao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shackleton can do to turn this around?
Still in half guard, Barao seems content to control.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shackleton 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.
Barao is thwarting Shackleton's attempts to control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Barao performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pascal Barao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Barao drives through with a takedown into guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shackleton working a defensive guard here.
Shackleton can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Barao controls the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pascal Barao dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Shackleton tries to close the distance and clinch but Barao swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A swing and a miss from Shackleton.#TD#
Barao shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Shackleton looking for a sweep. Not yet Shackleton, not yet.
Barao is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shackleton swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Shackleton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Shackleton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barao can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Barao preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A big right from Shackleton misses. #TD#
Barao manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Shackleton on his heels. He'll look to pass Shackleton's guard now, I'm sure.
Barao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barao won't allow Shackleton to sweep him here. #T2#
Barao controlling from the top position.
Barao has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Shackleton looking for a sweep. Not yet Shackleton, not yet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Shackleton controls Barao momentarily but Barao frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Shackleton misses the jab.
Barao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shackleton.
Barao shoots for a takedown but Shackleton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T3#
Barao shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shackleton but Shackleton pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shackleton misses with an uppercut.
Shackleton displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Barao.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pascal Barao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shackleton throws a right hand that Barao ducks under and follows up with a left that Barao also avoids with ease.
Shackleton looks to land a right hand but Barao moved out of range.
Shackleton misses with a two punch combination.
#TD#
Barao shoots in and gets a takedown into Shackleton's guard.
Shackleton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barao not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Barao.
Biggie Shackleton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Shackleton wants to sweep here but Barao controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Shackleton working for a triangle but Barao defends it easily.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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 Pascal Barao.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Barao, 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pascal Barao!
Pascal Barao seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
WCF 73: Garcia vs Baker
Date: May 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Prawira is looking to clinch.
Prawira blocks a jab.
Prawira feinted with a counter takedown.
Prawira misses with a takedown attempt - Shackleton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Prawira has managed to clinch.
Shackleton lands a nice knee to the body.
Shackleton misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Prawira.
Shackleton misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Prawira.
Shackleton trying to land knees to the body.
Prawira being controlled against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Shackleton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shackleton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shackleton wants it to stay on the feet.
Shackleton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T1#
Shackleton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shackleton throws a jab but it's blocked by Prawira.
Prawira appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Shackleton clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Prawira pulls guard successfully.
Shackleton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Prawira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shackleton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shackleton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Prawira throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shackleton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shackleton lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Prawira looking for a guillotine here but Shackleton defends easily.
Shackleton showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Shackleton with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Prawira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shackleton is stalling in the full guard.
Shackleton with a nice head shot there.
Prawira looking to control.
Shackleton with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
Prawira looking for a guillotine here but Shackleton defends easily.
Shackleton wants to get up but he can't break Prawira's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Prawira has an active guard here but Shackleton has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Shackleton is working for a submission of some sort.
Nice strikes from Shackleton there. #SUB#
Prawira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shackleton pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Prawira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4##SUB#
Prawira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Prawira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Prawira looking for submissions off his back.
Prawira is breathing heavily.
Shackleton takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Prawira tries to get to full guard but Shackleton has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shackleton slows the pace down in half guard.
Shackleton drops an elbow to the side of Prawira's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Biggie Shackleton dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Prawira closes the distance and clinches up with Shackleton, looking for a takedown. Prawira pushes Shackleton against the cage but Shackleton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shackleton misses with the combination.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shackleton, as that shot connected.
Shackleton connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Prawira definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A combination from Shackleton does no damage.
Prawira with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shackleton counters with a thumping low kick. #CL2#
Shackleton moves into the clinch.
Shackleton lands a nice knee to the body. #BC2#
Shackleton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice cross by Shackleton.
Shackleton stuffs the takedown attempt from Prawira. Prawira gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaka Prawira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Prawira fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Prawira shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Prawira was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Shackleton manages to get back to half guard.
Shackleton missing with punches from the bottom.
Shackleton regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Shackleton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Prawira can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shackleton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Prawira wants to control from the top but Shackleton keeps moving.
Shackleton pulls Prawira in close to prevent any damage.
Shackleton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shackleton wants to sweep but no luck.
Prawira wants to control from the top but Shackleton keeps moving. #SUB2#
Prawira looking to improve position, pressing down on Shackleton's thigh with his hand. Shackleton seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Prawira paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Prawira's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Shackleton picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Biggie Shackleton!
During a confident post fight interview, Biggie Shackleton thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Jaka Prawira spoke after the fight, saying 'That was a great fight'. |
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Event:
WCF 67: Garcia vs Escalante 3
Date: Apr 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Shackleton feints and then cracks Hawk's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hawk down. #CL2#
Shackleton clinches up against the cage.
Shackleton stalls.
Hawk tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shackleton smiles and moves away.
Hawk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shackleton.
Hawk looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Shackleton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Hawk counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Shackleton!
Shackleton wants to get back to his feet but Hawk is dominant here and he's now got Shackleton's back!
Shackleton is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Hawk off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Hawk working for a choke but Shackleton is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Hawk has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Shackleton is in real trouble here. Hawk gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Shackleton is tapping out! Hawk wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Micah Hawk!
Micah Hawk thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WCF 61: Road vs Archer
Date: Feb 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Nelson scores with a one two! Shackleton had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nelson throws a front kick that sends Shackleton stumbling back into the cage.
Nelson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nelson defending well as Shackleton loads up on a big left hand.
Nelson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shackleton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nelson.
Nelson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shackleton is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nelson misses with a two punch combination.
#KD#
Nelson lands a left and a right that send Shackleton crashing to the mat, dazed. Nelson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Shackleton is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Nelson! Shackleton is out on his feet! Nelson rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Shackleton is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Shackleton is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chandler Nelson!
A very excited looking Chandler Nelson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 37: Zynne vs Archer
Date: Jan 20, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Shackleton manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Smith on his heels. He'll look to pass Smith's guard now, I'm sure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Shackleton is controlling him.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #ES#
Smith pushes Shackleton off and scrambles back to his feet.
Shackleton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Smith digs a good body shot into Shackleton's ribs.#TD#
Smith scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Shackleton has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shackleton taking some punishment here, with Smith in his half guard.
Smith working Shackleton over with strikes.
Smith trying to control the pace.
Smith seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Shackleton for as long as he can get away with.
Smith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smith seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1#
Shackleton tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Shackleton is trying to control but can't.
Shackleton tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Smith 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.
Smith is controlling the pace.
Shackleton taking some punishment here, with Smith in his half guard.
Smith trying to pass the guard but Shackleton defending well.
Shackleton wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
Shackleton trying to control but Smith postures up.
Shackleton has hold of Smith's hands but Smith slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've been hearing good reports from Smith'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.#T2#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Smith connects with a nice short shot to Shackleton's temple.
Smith is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Shackleton is staying active underneath Smith, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Smith perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Smith looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Shackleton with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Smith is nestled in close to Shackleton, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Smith landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Smith working the head and body with strikes.
Smith trying to control from Shackleton's half guard. Shackleton has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Shackleton looking to control.
Smith throws an elbow that misses. Shackleton uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Smith's guard. Nice move by Shackleton!#REVB#
Smith is trying to control the position but Shackleton postures up.
Shackleton trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Shackleton preventing the sweep.
Smith pulls Shackleton in close to prevent any damage.
Shackleton trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shackleton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Smith wants to stand and escape but Shackleton is having none of it.
Shackleton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Shackleton is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith wants to stand and escape but Shackleton is having none of it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Shackleton keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Shackleton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smith manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Shackleton stops Smith from standing up.
Shackleton is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Shackleton from controlling successfully.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shackleton is stalling in the full guard.
Smith is pulling down on Shackleton's head. It's preventing any offense from Shackleton, at least for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Smith lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Smith.
Shackleton moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Smith lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nice body punch from Smith.
Shackleton throws a body shot but no joy.
Shackleton misses with a body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Smith!
#CL#
Smith closes the distance and pushes Shackleton back into the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.
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!#BC2#
Shackleton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith lands a really nice looking cross but Shackleton seems unphased.
Smith throws a push kick but Shackleton slaps the foot to one side. #TD#
Smith shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Smith was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Shackleton is looking for a sweep.
Smith lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Shackleton down.
#T1#
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shackleton keeps working.
Check out the look on Smith's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Smith trying to control the action but Shackleton is working from the bottom.
Shackleton gets back to half guard.
Jake Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Smith is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Shackleton is looking to improve his position.
Smith scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Shackleton wants to control but Smith is keeping busy.
Shackleton wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Shackleton manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Smith stands up over Shackleton, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Shackleton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shackleton can do to turn this around?
Smith scoring with punches to the head and body.
Smith connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Shackleton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smith trying to control but Shackleton is working from the bottom.
Shackleton looking for a sweep. Not yet Shackleton, not yet.
Smith is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Smith postures up and lands a big shot to Shackleton's brow.
Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Shackleton's head.
Shackleton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Smith works over Shackleton with some ground and pound from guard.
Smith stands up over Shackleton, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Shackleton keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shackleton's head.
Shackleton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Smith works over Shackleton with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Shackleton has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.
Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Shackleton's head.#ROC#Shackleton is rocked!
Smith lands a couple of elbows.
Shackleton is still in real trouble! Can Smith finish him?
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Smith makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Smith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Shackleton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.
Smith 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. #T4#
Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Smith trying to control but Shackleton is working from the bottom.
Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Shackleton's head.
Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Shackleton's head.
Shackleton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
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!
Smith keeping moving, preventing Shackleton from controlling successfully. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Smith manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Shackleton controls his hands.
Smith keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shackleton's efforts to push away.
Smith works on Shackleton's body with a couple of short punches.
Shackleton is breathing heavily.#BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jake Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CL#
Smith moves into the clinch.
Smith gets through Shackleton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shackleton is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smith is defending well for now.
Smith scores with a hook to the body.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smith lands a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Smith dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A shot to the liver by Smith. Beautiful body shot.
Smith cracks Shackleton on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Shackleton falls backwards against the cage. Smith follows up with more strikes that drop Shackleton to his knees. Smith keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Shackleton! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Smith!
Jake Smith took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Im just glad to finally get a win in the organization. '. |
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Event:
WCF 48: Anderson vs Camara
Date: Nov 28, 2020 |
#R1#
Donk. Shackleton catches Ayomy right on the button with a cross.
Ayomy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shackleton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ayomy looks to score with a jab to the body but Shackleton is just out of range.
Ayomy ducks under a wild hook from Shackleton.
Ayomy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ayomy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shackleton now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Shackleton thuds his right hand into Ayomy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shackleton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shackleton tries to bum rush Ayomy with a series of wild strikes but Ayomy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ayomy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL#
Ayomy moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ayomy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ayomy leaning against his opponent.
Ayomy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Shackleton is keeping busy.
Ayomy misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Ayomy is leaning against Shackleton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shackleton taking a breather.
Ayomy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shackleton smiles and moves away.
Ayomy swings for the body but Shackleton moves out of range.
Ayomy wants to clinch.
Ayomy thuds a left hand into Shackleton's body.
Shackleton circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Shackleton counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Shackleton.
Shackleton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Ayomy doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#SUB#
Ayomy has his foot on Shackleton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shackleton works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Ayomy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shackleton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shackleton stays in close to Ayomy's body and controls the position.
Shackleton working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Ayomy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shackleton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Ayomy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Ayomy throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Shackleton escapes and throws Ayomy's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Shackleton just content to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Ayomy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shackleton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ayomy takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Shackleton in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Ayomy tries to bench press Shackleton off him but Shackleton keeps the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shackleton working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ayomy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ayomy is not content to let Shackleton control the position. #T4#
Ayomy tries to improve position but can't.
Shackleton trying to control the position but Ayomy is working away.
Ayomy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shackleton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ayomy looking for a sweep but Shackleton has passed into full mount! Oh no!#SUB2#
Shackleton with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Shackleton avoids the attempt from Ayomy to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Shackleton is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ayomy is surviving well by controlling Shackleton's body position as best he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Biggie Shackleton dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Ayomy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shackleton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ayomy fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Ayomy clinches.
Ayomy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shackleton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ayomy's elbow.
Ayomy managing to block the knees to the body from Shackleton.
Ayomy misses with a punch to the body.
Ayomy leaning against his opponent.
Shackleton avoiding damage.
Ayomy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ayomy misses with a body punch.
#TD2#
Ayomy is fighting off a takedown attempt but Shackleton is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ayomy to the mat. Ayomy regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Ayomy keeping moving, preventing Shackleton from controlling successfully.
Shackleton works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T1##SUB#
Ayomy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Ayomy actively working from the bottom here.
Shackleton wants to control but Ayomy is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Ayomy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ayomy is looking for a sweep. Shackleton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shackleton lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ayomy is looking for a sweep. Shackleton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Biggie Shackleton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shackleton is keen to just control but Ayomy is a slippery customer.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ayomy is looking for a sweep. Shackleton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ayomy moves into full guard.
Shackleton trying to control but Ayomy is working from the bottom.
Shackleton passes Ayomy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ayomy is looking to improve his position.
Shackleton controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Shackleton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ayomy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Shackleton keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Shackleton wants to free his trapped foot but Ayomy is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Ayomy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Ayomy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shackleton lands strikes from half guard.
Still in half guard, Shackleton seems content to control.
Ayomy is pressing down on Shackleton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Ayomy looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shackleton passes into half guard.
Nice strikes from Shackleton there. #SUB#
Ayomy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Ayomy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Ground and pound from Shackleton.
Shackleton slips a nice elbow through Ayomy's hands, connecting with Ayomy's forehead.
Shackleton is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Shackleton lands strikes from half guard.
Shackleton scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Shackleton is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ayomy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shackleton is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Ayomy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Shackleton connects with a nice short shot to Ayomy's temple. #SUB#
Ayomy actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Biggie Shackleton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Ayomy tries to clinch there but Shackleton circles away.
Ayomy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shackleton connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Ayomy moves into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Shackleton takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ayomy can't find room to land a body shot as Shackleton controls the action.
The referee is keeping an eye on Shackleton - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Shackleton manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ayomy pushes Shackleton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ayomy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shackleton.
Ayomy lands an uppercut.
Ayomy tries for a takedown but Shackleton manages to get underhooks.
#TD2#
Shackleton turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
You can see the frustration on Ayomy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ayomy tries to bench press Shackleton off him but Shackleton keeps the position.
Shackleton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ayomy keeps working.
Shackleton takes a little break here. Ayomy wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Ayomy taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ayomy throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Shackleton advances nicely into full mount. #T2#
Ayomy flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Ayomy is squirming around, avoiding Shackleton's attempts to control the action.
Ayomy tries to hold on but Shackleton pushes him away.
Shackleton controlling his opponent.
Ayomy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Shackleton lands a big shot there that rocks Ayomy but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ayomy is bucking up trying to escape but Shackleton cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Ayomy is in a horrible position here. Shackleton smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ayomy working to try and regain half guard.
Shackleton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shackleton looking to control but Ayomy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Shackleton looking to finish Ayomy with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ayomy!
Ayomy wants to hold on but Shackleton pushes him away.
Shackleton controlling from mount.
Ayomy working to try and regain half guard.
Ayomy is working hard here to advance position.
A nice elbow there by Shackleton.
Shackleton controlling from mount.
Shackleton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ayomy is looking to escape.
Tommy Ayomy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Biggie Shackleton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Ayomy is looking to improve his position but Shackleton isn't that keen on the idea.
Shackleton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ayomy throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Shackleton landing shots from mount.
Shackleton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ayomy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Shackleton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Biggie Shackleton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shackleton 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Biggie Shackleton!
In defeat, Tommy Ayomy stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sorry'. |
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Event:
KoF:IW Golden Claws III
Date: Aug 15, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sekera swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Shackleton counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sekera won't be happy with that. #ES#
Sekera bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Sekera tries to close the distance and clinch but Shackleton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sekera thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Shackleton if he has to take too many more of those.
Sekera fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shackleton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Sekera changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Shackleton looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sekera wants to control but Shackleton is keeping him busy.
Shackleton tries to bench press Sekera off him but Sekera keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Shackleton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shackleton has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Sekera looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Shackleton is avoiding damage well.
Shackleton can't do much from the bottom here.
Shackleton is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Sekera throws an elbow but Shackleton slips to the side and avoids it well.#SU#
Sekera stands up and beckons Shackleton to his feet.
Shackleton moves out of range of the body kick.
Shackleton is trying to counter with his kicks.
Sekera fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shackleton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sekera tries to close the distance and clinch but Shackleton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sekera has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sekera throws a right and a left that Shackleton avoids nicely.
Sekera throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Shackleton counters with a takedown into side control.
Sekera keeping his opponent close.
Sekera struggling a bit here.
Sekera wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T2#
An elbow from Shackleton crashes against the mat.
Sekera managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Shackleton.
Sekera is looking to regain half guard here but Shackleton keeps moving and retains side control.
Sekera dodges the ground and pound from Shackleton.
Shackleton working the ground and pound from side control.
Sekera is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Shackleton has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB2#
Shackleton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sekera knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sekera is looking to regain half guard here but Shackleton keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Shackleton scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sekera manages to get back to half guard.
Shackleton trying to control the action but Sekera is working from the bottom.
Sekera is trying to control but can't.
Shackleton wants to take a breather but Sekera is having none of it.
Sekera works his way to full guard. Good work.
Shackleton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sekera swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Shackleton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Shackleton wants to pass the guard but Sekera is keeping the position.
Shackleton trying to control but Sekera is working from the bottom.
Shackleton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sekera is pulling down on Shackleton's head to control his posture.
Shackleton trying to control the position from guard on top but Sekera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Shackleton moves into range and clinches up with Sekera.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Pavel Sekera will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Sekera looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#TD#
Sekera shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Shackleton's guard.
Sekera postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SU#
Sekera gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Shackleton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sekera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shackleton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sekera.
Shackleton is looking for the big counter here.#CL2#
Shackleton gets a clinch.
Sekera gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shackleton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shackleton is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sekera is defending well for now.
Shackleton swings wildly with an uppercut but Sekera uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Sekera is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Sekera breaks from the clinch.
Shackleton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sekera manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shackleton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sekera tries to avoid it but Shackleton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sekera to the ground. Sekera escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pavel Sekera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Biggie Shackleton.#CL#
Sekera moves into range and clinches up with Shackleton.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sekera as Shackleton tries to tie him up.
Shackleton is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#TD2#
Sekera is fighting off a takedown attempt but Shackleton is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Sekera to the mat. Sekera regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Shackleton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pavel Sekera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sekera wants to sweep here but Shackleton controlling him for the moment. #T2##ES#
Sekera kicks Shackleton off and gets to his feet. #CL#
Sekera rushes Shackleton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sekera tries to break the clinch but Shackleton is controlling the position.
Shackleton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sekera's elbow. #TD#
Sekera has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Shackleton regains guard immediately. #ES2#
Shackleton kicks Sekera off and gets to his feet.
Pavel Sekera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Sekera closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES2#
Shackleton manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Sekera keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sekera gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shackleton.
Shackleton slows down the pace here.
#T3##TD#
Sekera has Shackleton pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Sekera pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Shackleton tumbling to the mat - Sekera dives into Shackleton's guard.
Sekera wants to control from the top but Shackleton keeps moving. #SUB2#
Shackleton working for a triangle but Sekera defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Shackleton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sekera is aware though and is defending well.
Sekera with a nice head shot there.#T4##SUB2#
Shackleton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sekera can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Sekera avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SU#
Sekera stands up and waves to Shackleton to follow him. #CL#
Sekera gets a clinch. #TD#
Sekera manages to pull guard.
Shackleton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Shackleton wants to control from the top but Sekera keeps moving.
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 Pavel Sekera will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Shackleton swinging wildly here.
Shackleton throws a series of punches but Sekera avoids them all with ease.
Sekera tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shackleton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A nice combination there by Sekera.
Shackleton keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Sekera dives in and scores a takedown into Shackleton's guard.
Sekera won't allow Shackleton to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Shackleton working for submissions but it's allowed Sekera to get to half guard.
Sekera seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shackleton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shackleton is looking for a sweep. Sekera is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Shackleton looking for submissions off his back.
Sekera tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Shackleton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##SUB2#
Shackleton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sekera pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Shackleton actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sekera thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Shackleton looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Sekera pushes past his half guard into mount! #SUB#
Sekera looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Sekera unloads with some shots from mount but Shackleton bucks and avoids them well.
#SUB#
Sekera is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Shackleton has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T2#
Shackleton is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sekera throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Shackleton really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sekera throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Shackleton trying desperately to get to his feet.
Shackleton is looking to get to half guard.
Sekera throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Shackleton because Sekera loaded up on that one.
Sekera sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Shackleton wants to hold on but Sekera pushes him away.#T3#
Sekera can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shackleton is looking to escape.
Shackleton is working to get back to half guard.
Sekera avoids the attempt from Shackleton to control.#SUB#
Sekera is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Shackleton has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Sekera thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Shackleton working to try and regain half guard.
#T4#
Sekera wants to control the pace but Shackleton is squirming around nicely.
Shackleton wants to control but Sekera is having none of it.
Sekera throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Biggie Shackleton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shackleton slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Shackleton blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sekera. #SUB2#
Shackleton actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Shackleton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pavel Sekera is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Shackleton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavel Sekera showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sekera, 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pavel Sekera!
In his post fight interview, Pavel Sekera started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
KoF: IW Golden Claws II
Date: Aug 01, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dougles lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shackleton circles away quickly and effectively.#KD#
A head kick lands from Dougles that sends Shackleton to the canvas. Shackleton tries to scramble back to his feet but Dougles brings him back down into side control. #ROC#Shackleton is rocked!
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The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shackleton is trying to improve his position.
Shackleton manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Shackleton is trying to control but Dougles passes into side control!
Shackleton is not content to let Dougles control the position.
Shackleton is looking for a sweep.
Shackleton sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T1#
Shackleton trying to control from the bottom.
Shackleton is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Dougles is staying active.#SUB2#
Shackleton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dougles pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Shackleton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shackleton tries to get to full guard but Dougles has control of the leg.
Shackleton wants to control but Dougles is keeping busy.
Shackleton is pressing down on Dougles's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Shackleton is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Shackleton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dougles doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dougles manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shackleton trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Shackleton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dougles controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Shackleton looking for a guillotine here but Dougles defends easily.
#T3#
Dougles has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Shackleton is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Dougles got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shackleton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dougles has managed to get both his arms back between Shackleton's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Shackleton working for a triangle but Dougles defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Shackleton has his foot on Dougles's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dougles works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Shackleton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4##SUB2#
Shackleton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Shackleton is looking for a triangle but Dougles pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Shackleton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dougles doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dougles manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dougles wants to control from the top but Shackleton keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dougles wants to get up but he can't break Shackleton's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Dougles dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Shackleton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#TD#
Dougles drives through with a takedown into Shackleton's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Our spies down at at JAG Battle Gym inform us that Shackleton has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Dougles trying to stand up but can't free himself from Shackleton's guard.#SUB2#
Shackleton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dougles trying to control the position from guard on top but Shackleton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Shackleton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dougles can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dougles won't allow Shackleton to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Shackleton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dougles can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Shackleton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dougles gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Dougles is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Shackleton has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Dougles should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Shackleton has tightened it up now! Dougles should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Biggie Shackleton! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 13, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Balafas shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES#
Shackleton manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Balafas keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD#
Shackleton gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Balafas regains guard.
Balafas is wriggling around but Shackleton manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shackleton controlling the action here.
Shackleton frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Shackleton content just to control the position here. #T1#
Shackleton putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Balafas is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Shackleton controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Shackleton wants to finish this one by submission but Balafas is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Shackleton.
Shackleton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Balafas is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T2#
Shackleton with a couple of short strikes.
Balafas is looking to improve his position but Shackleton isn't that keen on the idea.
Shackleton has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Balafas's face.
Shackleton controlling from the full mount.
A nice elbow there by Shackleton.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Shackleton cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Balafas looks winded!
A nice elbow there by Shackleton.#T3#
Shackleton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shackleton lands a big elbow.
Shackleton content just to control the position here.
Shackleton seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Balafas for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
Shackleton continues to stall.
Balafas in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #SUB#
Shackleton has control of Balafas's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Balafas regains control of the situation pretty easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Biggie Shackleton dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD#
Shackleton throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Balafas tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Shackleton is in Balafas's guard.
Balafas wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Shackleton manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Shackleton slows the pace down in half guard.
Shackleton scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Shackleton is working for a submission of some sort.
Balafas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shackleton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shackleton lands with a punch from half guard.
Shackleton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Balafas can do to turn this around?#T1#
Shackleton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Shackleton lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Balafas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shackleton is working away from the top position though.
Shackleton controlling the pace.
Balafas is breathing heavily.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shackleton scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Shackleton working the head and body with strikes.
Shackleton winds up and cracks Balafas with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Shackleton sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Shackleton is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nice strikes from Shackleton there.
Shackleton passes to side control. #T3#
Balafas on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Shackleton scoring with punches from side control.
Balafas being controlled for a moment.
Shackleton'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.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Shackleton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Balafas knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The referee asks Shackleton politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Shackleton prefers to stall for the moment though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Biggie Shackleton dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Shackleton forces Balafas back against the cage and clinches.
Balafas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shackleton avoids it.#TD2#
Balafas has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Shackleton clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#ES#
Shackleton is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Balafas off. It looks like it's working - Balafas slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Shackleton displaying calm under pressure there.
Shackleton throws a big shot that misses.
Balafas tries to move into range but Shackleton moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Shackleton moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Shackleton is trying to trip Balafas. He has hold of a leg but Balafas is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Shackleton persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Shackleton controls from within his opponent's guard.
Shackleton lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Shackleton stands up over Balafas, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Balafas being controlled here, momentarily.
Balafas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Balafas trying to control the position here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shackleton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Shackleton moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Balafas pulls Shackleton into guard.
Biggie Shackleton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shackleton content to stall in guard here.
Shackleton connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Shackleton showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Shackleton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Shackleton pushing down on Balafas's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Shackleton is taking a breather. Balafas 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.
Biggie Shackleton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Shackleton is looking for a kimura but Balafas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shackleton to get the leverage.
Shackleton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Shackleton has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nikos Balafas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Biggie Shackleton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shackleton 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Biggie Shackleton! |
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