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Event:
LAFC FN 9
Date: Sep 03, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Broadaxe has Shaw up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Broadaxe lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Shaw taking some punishment here, with Broadaxe in his half guard.
Broadaxe working the head and body with strikes.
Well, if Broadaxe is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Broadaxe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shaw defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Broadaxe working over Shaw with some ground and pound. Shaw looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
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. Broadaxe connects with a nice short shot to Shaw's temple.
Broadaxe takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
Broadaxe scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Broadaxe controlling the action here.
Broadaxe lands with a punch from half guard. #ROC2#Shaw is rocked!
Broadaxe lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Shaw! More strikes land and this one is all over! Broadaxe jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dwalin Broadaxe!
A victorious Dwalin Broadaxe thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Bangin. No joy for Shaw on that attempt.
Bangin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bangin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bangin connects with a crisp jab.
Shaw closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bangin circles away.
David Shaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bangin leaves Shaw with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bizzy Bangin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Shaw.
Shaw shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bangin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shaw shoots in looking for a takedown. Bangin tries to sprawl out of it but Shaw keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bangin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bangin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bangin with a nice cross.#ROC#Shaw is rocked!
Bangin lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Shaw head around and knocks him out cold! Bangin hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bizzy Bangin!
Bizzy Bangin gave a mention to Distinct Label in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 05, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Shaw closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Shaw lands in his opponent's guard.
Shaw in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shaw wants to control from the top but Soloviev keeps moving.
Shaw is fighting to break Soloviev's control of his arms but Soloviev is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Shaw wants to control from the top but Soloviev keeps moving.
Soloviev managing to control the position.
Shaw throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Soloviev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soloviev trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Soloviev pulls Shaw in close to prevent any damage.
Soloviev keeping moving, preventing Shaw from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Soloviev holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
Shaw trying to control but Soloviev is working from the bottom.
Shaw trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shaw wants to control from the top but Soloviev keeps moving.
Soloviev pulls Shaw in close to his closed guard and prevents Shaw from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Shaw fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Soloviev sprawls well initially but Shaw persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Soloviev on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Soloviev tries to get out of the position.
Soloviev controlling the position well.
Shaw seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Soloviev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shaw not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soloviev desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Shaw prevents Soloviev from improving his position.#T2##SUB2#
Shaw looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Soloviev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shaw.
Shaw wants to lay and pray for a moment but Soloviev keeps working.
Shaw uses his free foot to push down on Soloviev's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Soloviev.
Soloviev is looking to improve his position but Shaw isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Soloviev is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Shaw wants to take his opponent's back but Soloviev doesn't allow it.
Shaw looking to control but Soloviev is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Soloviev blocking the ground and pound.
Shaw trying to control but Soloviev is having none of it.
Soloviev wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Shaw.
Shaw tries to push Soloviev's head away but Soloviev is holding on tight.#T4#
Shaw throwing strikes here but Soloviev is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Shaw is trying to take his opponent's back.
Soloviev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shaw on the ground.#SUB2#
Shaw looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Shaw wants to control the pace but Soloviev is squirming around nicely.
Soloviev is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shaw looking to control but Soloviev is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Soloviev wants to hold on but Shaw pushes him away.
Shaw can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Soloviev is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David Shaw dominated that round.
That's time! Soloviev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD2#
Shaw shoots in and bounces Soloviev off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Soloviev keeping moving, preventing Shaw from controlling successfully.
Shaw missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Soloviev seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Soloviev really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Shaw wants to control from the top but Soloviev keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw passes into half guard. #T1#
Shaw trying to mount his opponent but Soloviev defends it.
Shaw is keen to just control but Soloviev is a slippery customer.
Soloviev is controlling Shaw's trapped leg to prevent Shaw from advancing to side control.
Soloviev tries to roll over but Shaw keeps him under control.
Soloviev is refusing to be controlled, as Shaw sits in half guard.
Soloviev keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Shaw wants to take a breather but Soloviev is having none of it.
Shaw trying to mount his opponent but Soloviev defends it.
Shaw has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Soloviev keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Shaw trying to mount his opponent but Soloviev defends it.
Shaw wants to take a breather but Soloviev is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Soloviev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Shaw dives in and scores a takedown into Soloviev's guard.
Shaw trying to control but Soloviev is working from the bottom.
Soloviev pulls Shaw in close to his closed guard and prevents Shaw from doing any damage or advancing position.
Shaw working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shaw trying to control but Soloviev is working from the bottom. #T3#
Shaw tries to free his leg and advance position but Soloviev is retaining full guard.
Shaw wants to control from the top but Soloviev keeps moving.
Shaw might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Soloviev haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Soloviev has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Shaw wants to control from the top but Soloviev keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Soloviev gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Shaw trying to control the position from guard on top but Soloviev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shaw throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Soloviev keeping moving, preventing Shaw from controlling successfully.
Shaw missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
David Shaw has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shaw wants to control from the top but Soloviev keeps moving.
Shaw passes Soloviev's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shaw tries to pass the half guard into mount. Soloviev knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Shaw wants to take a breather but Soloviev is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David Shaw showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Shaw feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Shaw trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Soloviev wants to sweep but no luck.
Shaw throws an elbow that misses. Soloviev uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Shaw's guard. Nice move by Soloviev!#REVR#
Soloviev scoring with some ground and pound.
Soloviev showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Soloviev with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soloviev looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Soloviev sitting in guard here, content to control.
Soloviev looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Shaw looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Soloviev controls from within his opponent's guard.
Soloviev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Shaw has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Soloviev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Soloviev landing some decent shots from guard.
Soloviev 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. #SUB2#
Soloviev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T3#
Soloviev stays in close to Shaw's body and controls the position.
Soloviev has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Soloviev has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD2#
Soloviev gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Shaw trying to control the position from guard on top but Soloviev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dmitriy Soloviev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
David Shaw is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shaw postures up in Soloviev's guard and throws a big left but Soloviev blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Shaw comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shaw has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Shaw! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 30, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Shaw closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bussa to the mat! Bussa manages to get full guard.
Bussa keeping moving, preventing Shaw from controlling successfully.
Shaw is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB#
Shaw avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Shaw trying to control but Bussa is working from the bottom.
Bussa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw trying to control but Bussa is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bussa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shaw wants to control from the top but Bussa keeps moving. #T1#
Shaw seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bussa keeping moving, preventing Shaw from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shaw has a takedown stuffed.
Bussa tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Shaw manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Bussa pushes Shaw up against the cage in a clinch.
Bussa drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shaw pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD2#
Shaw throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bussa tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Shaw is in Bussa's guard.
Shaw passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Shaw is looking to take a break and control but Bussa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Shaw controls the position from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaw is looking to take a break and control but Bussa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Shaw is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bussa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Shaw is looking to take a break and control but Bussa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bussa prevents Shaw from improving position. #T3#
Bussa is not content to let Shaw control the position. #SUB2#
Shaw working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Shaw is trying to get an arm triangle but Bussa is defending well.
Shaw works to advance to full mount. Bussa defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Shaw throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
#T4#
Bussa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Shaw trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Shaw punching from mount but Bussa doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Bussa is squirming around, avoiding Shaw's attempts to control the action.
Shaw unloads with some shots from mount but Bussa bucks and avoids them well.
Bussa is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Shaw looking to isolate an arm here. Bussa doesn't see it coming and as Shaw extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Shaw!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Shaw!
Boof Bussa spoke after the fight, saying 'It is what it is. Tomorrow we get busy!'. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 2
Date: Jun 26, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Juanito Cortez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; David Shaw!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Cortez moves into the clinch.#TD#
Cortez has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Shaw is trying to keep an underhook but Cortez manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cortez (2) vs (0) Shaw
Cortez sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Shaw is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cortez pulls his head out easily.
Cortez is controlling the pace.
Shaw tries to roll over but Cortez keeps him under control.
Cortez slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Shaw looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Shaw is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cortez pulls his head out easily.
Shaw is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Cortez seems content to control.#T1##SUB#
Cortez is trying to work for a kimura but Shaw is defending well.
#SUB2#
Shaw looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cortez is pressing down on Shaw's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shaw is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Shaw actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Shaw looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cortez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shaw on the ground.
Cortez slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Shaw has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Cortez. Oh but Shaw has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Cortez goes limp - he's gone! Shaw jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). David Shaw!
In defeat, Juanito Cortez stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well...shit happens....i will b back!'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Kong shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shaw defends it nicely.#TD#
Shaw bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Shaw looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kong holds on to Shaw's head and controls the position momentarily.
Kong is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Shaw wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kong , who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Kong 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Shaw looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Shaw goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kong rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Shaw's guard! Nice work there by Kong ! #T1##SUB#
Shaw throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kong uses it to pass to side control.
You can see the frustration on Shaw's face as Kong controls the position. #SU2#
Kong decides to stand up, so the ref orders Shaw to his feet.
Shaw leaves Kong with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kong dives in and grabs Shaw's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shaw pushes down on Kong 's head and hops out.
Shaw half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
David Shaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TC Kong .
Kong shoots in looking for a takedown but Shaw manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kong 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Shaw attempts a counter takedown but Kong avoids it well and moves away.
Shaw avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kong misses with a low kick.
Shaw changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kong tries to avoid it but Shaw manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kong to the ground. Kong escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kong tries to clinch but Shaw moves out of range.
Shaw shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
and Kong counters with a nice double leg into side control. Shaw won't be happy with that. #T2#
Shaw is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaw is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Kong has hold of Shaw's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Shaw seems comfortable defending it but Kong has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Shaw is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Shaw is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Kong couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). TC Kong ! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 09, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Shaw feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB#
Shaw drops back looking for a leg! Johnson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnson manages to kick Shaw off! Shaw jumps back into Johnson's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Shaw drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shaw jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Shaw pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
Shaw will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shaw looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Shaw drops back looking for a leg! Johnson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnson manages to kick Shaw off! Shaw jumps back into Johnson's guard. #SUB#
Shaw is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Johnson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Johnson has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw has momentary wrist control but Johnson slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
Johnson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Shaw has his foot on Johnson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnson works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Shaw looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shaw is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Shaw is looking for a triangle here but Johnson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Shaw tries to buck Johnson off but Johnson is having none of it.#T2#
Shaw is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Johnson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Shaw is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson trying to control the action but Shaw is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Shaw is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Johnson is tapping! Great win for Shaw!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). David Shaw! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Shaw throws the kick towards the body but Dos Santos avoids it.#CL#
Shaw closes the distance and clinches.
Shaw is looking to break free of the clinch but Dos Santos has double underhooks.
Dos Santos displaying some good clinch control by pressing Shaw up against the cage.
Shaw is trying to break the clinch but Dos Santos has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Santos is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Shaw tries to pull guard but Dos Santos won't allow it.
Shaw tries to stall but Dos Santos uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T1#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Shaw looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Shaw tries to pull guard but Dos Santos won't allow it.
Shaw trying to stall but Dos Santos improves his position.
Shaw tries to break free but Dos Santos pushes him back against the cage.
Shaw is trying to break the clinch but Dos Santos has him pressed against the cage.
Dos Santos tries to work over Shaw's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dos Santos tries to stall but Shaw uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dos Santos controlling the action here for a moment.
Shaw tries to circle away but Dos Santos has him pinned against the cage.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shaw throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Shaw goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dos Santos prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Shaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shaw has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dos Santos blocking some punches.
Dos Santos blocking some punches.
Shaw looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T3#
Shaw jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dos Santos walks away with a smile on his face. Shaw gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD#
Shaw shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dos Santos's guard.#SUB2#
Shaw avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Shaw controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SU#
Shaw decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dos Santos, up you get!
Dos Santos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T4##TD#
Shaw looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Shaw stays in close to Dos Santos's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Dos Santos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU#
Shaw decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dos Santos, up you get!
Shaw throws a head kick but Dos Santos moves out of range.
Dos Santos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David Shaw dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Shaw wants to clinch.
Dos Santos wants to counter with a clinch but Shaw pushes him away.
Shaw tries to clinch but Dos Santos moves away
and Shaw takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Shaw shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dos Santos's guard.
Shaw looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB2#
Dos Santos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shaw pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dos Santos is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dos Santos is looking for a triangle but Shaw pushes his legs off easily.
Shaw not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shaw has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Shaw pushes down on Dos Santos's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Shaw content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Shaw is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dos Santos can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Dos Santos looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Dos Santos on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Shaw drops an elbow to the side of Dos Santos's head.
Shaw slows the pace down in half guard.
Shaw has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T4#
Shaw cracks Dos Santos with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Shaw controlling from mount.
Shaw landing punches.
Shaw scoring with strikes but Dos Santos is staying in there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shaw controlling his opponent.
Shaw lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David Shaw 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Shaw gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shaw on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Shaw tries to pull guard but Dos Santos won't allow it.
Dos Santos tries to work over Shaw's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shaw fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dos Santos is trying to maintain a safe position but Shaw gets an underhook and turns Dos Santos into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Santos stalling against the cage.
Shaw is trying to pull guard but Dos Santos turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Shaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Shaw wants to break free but Dos Santos has control.
Shaw is looking to break free of the clinch but Dos Santos has double underhooks.
Shaw goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dos Santos prevents it.
Shaw jumps guard but Dos Santos stands there with Shaw around his waist. Shaw gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Shaw fails to pull guard.
Dos Santos taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Shaw changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dos Santos fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD#
Shaw shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Shaw is stalling in the full guard.
Shaw content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Shaw stays in close to Dos Santos's body and controls the position. #SU#
Shaw gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T3##TD#
Shaw looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shaw controlling the action here. #SUB#
Shaw is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dos Santos sees it coming and defends easily.#SU#
Shaw decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #T4##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Dos Santos enables Shaw to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dos Santos manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Dos Santos looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shaw passes into half guard.
Shaw slips a nice elbow through Dos Santos's hands, connecting with Dos Santos's forehead.
Well, if Shaw is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Shaw wants to free his trapped foot but Dos Santos is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Shaw showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shaw, 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Shaw! |
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Event:
IFC Fight Night-Ganga vs Smiff
Date: Dec 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Shaw fails with the takedown.
Johnson darts in looking for a takedown but Shaw gets double underhooks and turns Johnson into the cage.
Shaw unleashes a big counter combination but Johnson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Shaw is trying to pull guard but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Shaw has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Johnson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jaren Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Shaw.
Shaw jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Johnson walks away with a smile on his face. Shaw gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shaw tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Shaw closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Shaw tries to stand and escape but Johnson is controlling the position. #T1#
Johnson wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Johnson kicks off Shaw and gets to his feet.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnson throws a jab when Shaw was well out of range.
Shaw is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD2#
Shaw closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Johnson quickly recovers to half guard.
Johnson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Johnson tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Shaw is looking for a kimura but Johnson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shaw to get the leverage. #T2##SUB2#
Shaw wants to work for an arm triangle but Johnson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shaw controlling the action here.
Shaw not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Shaw slows the pace down in half guard.
Johnson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Shaw thows a huge punch but Johnson dodges it nicely.
Shaw thows a huge punch but Johnson dodges it nicely.
Johnson won't allow Shaw to pass to mount.
Shaw takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Shaw is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Johnson is just riding it out for now. Shaw eventually gives up the hold.
Shaw is controlling the pace.
#T4##SU2#
Shaw stands up from half guard.
Johnson stuffs the takedown.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shaw fails to land with a series of punches.
#TD2#
Johnson gets caught flat footed, as Shaw shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David Shaw dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Shaw is trying hard to land a takedown here. Johnson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shaw misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Shaw with a poor takedown
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shaw tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
Shaw tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
As Shaw backs away, Johnson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Shaw fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jaren Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Shaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw drops his hands momentarily and Johnson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
Shaw fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shaw has a takedown stuffed.
Shaw tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson slaps away a takedown attempt from Shaw, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It looked like Johnson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Shaw shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Shaw shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Shaw is breathing heavily.#SU2#
Johnson is working an open guard so Shaw takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T2#
Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for Shaw on that attempt.
Shaw darts in looking for a takedown but Johnson gets double underhooks and turns Shaw into the cage.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnson dives in for a single leg takedown but Shaw sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The referee calls for Johnson to work.
Shaw jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Johnson walks away with a smile on his face. Shaw gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Shaw tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson is looking for a counter combo.
Shaw fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johnson avoids it really well and circles away.
It looked like Johnson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T3#
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shaw.
Shaw wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Johnson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Shaw shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnson defends it nicely.
Johnson checks a leg kick.
Johnson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shaw misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T4##TD2#
Shaw bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Shaw throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Johnson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Shaw has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB2#
Shaw has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Johnson is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Shaw yanks on the arm and Johnson is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Shaw.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David Shaw!
The defeated Jaren Johnson had this to say: 'Wow what an experience!I love fighting on short notice! I want to run this back!!!'. |
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