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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 54
Date: Aug 13, 2016 |
#R1# Silvia scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Archer doesn't seem bothered though. Archer with a poor takedown and Silvia counters with a lovely straight right hand! Archer misses with a takedown and Archer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Archer has his takedown stuffed and Silvia counters with a stiff right hand. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shawn Archer. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Archer doesn't succeed with the takedown and Silvia counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2# Archer is rocked! Shawn Archer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Archer misses with a takedown and Silvia counters with a crisp right that sends Archer to the canvas! Silvia follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shawn Silvia! During a confident post fight interview, Shawn Silvia thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. Shawn Archer spoke after the fight, saying 'Head back to the drawing board and train harder and see where i need to improve.'.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 46
Date: Jul 02, 2016 |
#R1# Archer tries to clinch but Hudson is having none of it. Hudson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hudson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hudson throws a combination that misses #TD# and Archer counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hudson! Archer controls the position. Hudson is looking to regain half guard here but Archer keeps moving and retains side control. Hudson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hudson is being controlled here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Archer trying to control the position but Hudson is working away. Archer tries to advance to mount but can't. #T1# Archer is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. Hudson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Archer controlling from the full mount. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hudson is working to get back to half guard.
Archer controlling from the full mount. #T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Archer working Hudson over with strikes here. Archer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Archer punishing his opponent with strikes. Archer takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
#SUB# Archer is looking for a choke. Hudson gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Hudson manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Hudson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Archer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB# Archer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hudson defends well.#T3# Archer throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Archer controlling Hudson's posture. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Hudson tries to stand but Archer is controlling from the bottom. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Hudson stopping the sweep attempt from Archer. Archer has a closed guard, preventing Hudson from standing up. #SUB# Archer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hudson defends it easily.#SUB# Archer looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hudson has picked Archer up and slammed him! Archer can't keep hold of the triangle and Hudson manages to pass to side control! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Hudson working away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Archer dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Hudson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hudson lands a nice hook to Archer's body. Archer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Hudson throws a leg kick #TD# and Archer counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hudson wants to control but Archer is keeping busy.
Archer keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Archer wants to pass the guard but Hudson is defending well. Archer works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB# Archer is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Hudson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Hudson! #T1# Archer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hudson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Hudson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! Archer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Archer seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hudson for as long as he can get away with. Archer has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Hudson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Archer wants to control from the top but Hudson keeps moving. #ES2# Hudson pushes Archer off and gets back to his feet.
Archer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hudson as he jumps to the side. Ed Hudson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hudson misses with a wild combination.
Archer closes the distance and clinches up with Hudson, looking for a takedown. Archer pushes Hudson against the cage but Hudson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. A combination from Hudson does no damage. #T3# A head kick misses from Hudson. Archer tries for a takedown but Hudson circles away easily and Hudson counters with a nice body shot. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shawn Archer. That's going to take a lot out of him. Hudson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Archer circles away quickly and effectively. Archer fails with the takedown. Hudson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Good work by Archer as he checks the leg kick. Archer shoots in and drives through. Hudson sprawls well. Horrible takedown attempt by Archer or perhaps it was just good defense by Hudson, which made it look bad. #T4# Hudson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hudson wants it to stay on the feet. A clash of legs there as Archer blocks the low kick. A head kick misses from Hudson. Hudson throws a body kick that misses #TD# and Archer counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Hudson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Archer looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Archer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ed Hudson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Archer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# A combination from Hudson does no damage. Hudson scores with a hook to the body. Archer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Archer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Nice sprawl there from Hudson as Archer shoots in. Archer fails with a takedown attempt. Hudson throws a head kick but Archer moves out of range.
Archer feinted with a counter takedown. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hudson throws a right and a left that Archer avoids nicely. Hudson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A combination from Hudson does no damage. #T1# Archer tries to land a body kick and Archer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Hudson swings for the body but Archer moves out of range.
Archer appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Archer darts in looking for a takedown but Hudson gets double underhooks and turns Archer into the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shawn Archer. That's going to take a lot out of him. Archer fails with the takedown. Hudson misses with a kick to the body #TD# and Archer counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hudson! Hudson is looking to regain half guard here but Archer keeps moving and retains side control. Archer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hudson keeps working. #T2# Archer sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hudson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hudson trying to remain calm as Archer controls from the top position. Hudson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Archer presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Archer takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Archer connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#T3# Archer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB# Archer working for a guillotine from mount but Hudson is in no mood to give up. Archer controlling from mount. #SUB# Archer is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Hudson is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shawn Archer! An out of breath Shawn Archer 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 07, 2016 |
#R1# Archer looks for the body kick but Pearson saw that one coming. #TD2# Archer shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pearson napping and manages to drive through into side control! Pearson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Archer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Pearson is working hard here to advance position. Pearson parries the strikes from Archer easily there. Archer is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Pearson to escape.
Pearson is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Pearson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Archer off and has taken his back! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. I really don't envy Archer right now.
Pearson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1##SUB# Archer showing good submission defense here.
#SUB# Pearson working for a choke but Archer reverses nicely into Pearson 's guard. Archer stopping the sweep attempt from Pearson. Archer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Pearson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2# Pearson wants to sweep here but Archer controlling him for the moment. Archer content to stall in guard here. Pearson is trying to control the position but Archer postures up. Archer is stalling in the full guard. Pearson trying to keep a closed guard but Archer is proving a slippery customer.
#T3# Archer 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. Archer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Pearson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Archer controls the pace.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Archer closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Archer lands in his opponent's guard. Archer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Archer stopping the sweep attempt from Pearson.#T4# Archer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Pearson 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. Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Pearson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Pearson working for a triangle but Archer defends it easily.
#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Archer dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2##TD2# Archer drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Archer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Archer won't allow Pearson to sweep him here. Pearson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pearson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Archer manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Archer is trying to control the position but Pearson postures up. Pearson throws an elbow that misses. Archer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pearson's guard. Nice move by Archer!#REVB##T1# Archer with a flurry of punches that miss. Archer's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB# Pearson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Archer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Pearson tries to land a sweep but no joy. Archer wants to get up but he can't break Pearson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Archer's corner is telling him to maintain position. Pearson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2# Archer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Archer sitting in guard, not really doing much. Pearson trying to keep a closed guard but Archer is proving a slippery customer.
Archer content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2# Archer drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pearson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Archer has Pearson in his guard.#REVR# Archer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3##SUB2# Pearson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pearson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Archer is proving hard to escape from. Archer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Pearson throws a big right hand that misses. Archer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Archer 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. Pearson wants to stand and escape but instead Archer has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T4# Archer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Archer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Archer trying to control but Pearson is working from the bottom. Archer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Archer 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. This is the final round! #R3##TD# Pearson gets a takedown into half guard. Archer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Archer is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pearson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Archer defending well though. Archer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB# Pearson seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1# Archer trying to hold on to Pearson's head to control him but Pearson postures up.
Pearson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Pearson prevents Archer from improving his position. Ground and pound from Pearson. Pearson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB# Pearson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Archer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Archer.#T2# Pearson throws a big right hand that misses. Pearson is fighting to break Archer's control of his arms but Archer is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Archer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pearson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pearson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Archer bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Archer sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Pearson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Pearson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#T3# Pearson stops Archer from passing to mount. Archer taking a breather here. Pearson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Pearson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Archer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Archer's back! Archer breaks Pearson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Archer controlling from the top position. Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Pearson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4# Archer showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Pearson seems keen to control Archer's posture. Archer postures up.
Shawn Archer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Shawn Archer has got the better of the ground game so far. Archer stays in close to Pearson's body and controls the position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Ray Pearson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB# Pearson is looking for a triangle but Archer pushes his legs off easily.
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 Ray Pearson. Well Archer 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29 Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29 Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shawn Archer! Shawn Archer was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 04, 2016 |
#R1# Carter wants to clinch.#TD2# Archer closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Carter's guard. Archer 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. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Carter working a defensive guard here.
#T1# Archer controls from within his opponent's guard. Carter is trying to control the position but Archer postures up. Archer looking to control the position here, rather than advance. 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.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Carter wants to clinch up but Archer keeps it at a distance.#TD2# Archer shoots in and gets a takedown into Carter's guard. Archer postures up.
Archer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Carter really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Archer's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. It looks like Archer might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T3# Archer is continuing to stall. Archer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Archer content to stall in guard here. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Carter tries a low kick but Archer avoids it. Archer tries a head kick but it misses.
#T4# 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. Archer throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2# Carter tries to sprawl but Archer drives through with a takedown into half guard. Archer content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Archer works his foot free and advances to mount. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Archer 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! Let's hope that Archer has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Archer dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2##TD2# Archer is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Carter's half guard. Archer is taking a breather. Carter 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. More stalling from Archer. Archer with more of the same as he continues to hold on. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB2# Archer is trying to work for a kimura but Carter is defending well.
Archer missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Archer has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Archer looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2##SUB2# Archer is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Carter can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Archer is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Carter is in real trouble.
#SUB2# Archer has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Carter is in real trouble here. Archer gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Carter is tapping out! Archer wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Shawn Archer! A less than humble Shawn Archer misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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