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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Shepard tries to score a power double leg takedown but Simonsen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shepard somewhat.#TD2#
Simonsen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Simonsen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Simonsen misses with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simonsen throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Shepard is trying to get back to his feet.
Shepard is not content to let Simonsen control the position.
Shepard is trying to buck Simonsen off.#T1#
Shepard avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Simonsen.
Shepard wants to control but Simonsen postures up.
Simonsen tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2#
Simonsen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shepard is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Shepard is not content to let Simonsen control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shepard is looking for a sweep.
Shepard is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Simonsen asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Simonsen throws an elbow but Shepard slips to the side and avoids it well.
Simonsen misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Shepard tries to bench press Simonsen off him but Simonsen keeps the position. #T3#
Simonsen is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Simonsen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Shepard sprawls well initially but Simonsen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Simonsen trying to mount his opponent but Shepard defends it. #SUB2#
Simonsen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Simonsen prevents Shepard from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simonsen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Simonsen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shepard defends it well.
Still in half guard, Simonsen seems content to control.
Shepard is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Simonsen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Simonsen's back!
Shepard lands a punch to the side of the head from the back. #ES2#
Simonsen is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Simonsen closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shepard is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Simonsen is defending well.#TD2#
Simonsen jumps guard and drags Shepard to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steffan Simonsen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Simonsen rushes Shepard and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Simonsen gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Shepard regains guard.
Simonsen throws a big elbow that misses.
Simonsen wants to control from the top but Shepard keeps moving.
Shepard is looking to stand back up but Simonsen counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Shepard.
Simonsen stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shepard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Simonsen seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#T1#
Shepard tries to kick Simonsen off but Simonsen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Simonsen is looking to take a break and control but Shepard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Simonsen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Shepard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Simonsen is working away from the top position though.
Shepard tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Simonsen manages to move to mount!
#SUB2#
Simonsen is working for a guillotine from mount but Shepard frees his head quite easily.
Simonsen unloads with some shots from mount but Shepard bucks and avoids them well.
#T2#
Shepard avoids a series of strikes thrown by Simonsen.
Simonsen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shepard wants to control but Simonsen is having none of it.
Simonsen controlling the position easily from mount.
Shepard 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.#SUB2#
Simonsen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shepard defends it well.
Simonsen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Shepard wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Simonsen tries to pass to full mount but Shepard defends it. #SU2#
Simonsen stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Shepard to get to his feet. #TD2#
Simonsen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Shepard is not content to let Simonsen control the position.
Shepard is trying to stand up here but Simonsen is controlling him well.
Shepard is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Simonsen trying to pass the guard but Shepard defending well.
Shepard is looking to escape.
Simonsen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Simonsen prevents Shepard from improving his position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Simonsen wants to control but Shepard is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Steffan Simonsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simonsen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steffan Simonsen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Shepard scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Simonsen struggling a bit here.
Simonsen dodges the ground and pound from Shepard.
Shepard gets to mount! Simonsen was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Simonsen is trying to escape the mount.
Simonsen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simonsen sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Simonsen is looking to control Shepard's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Simonsen avoid being mounted?#T1#
Shepard wants to stand up but Simonsen has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Simonsen wants to improve his position but Shepard is controlling well.
Simonsen trying to control from the bottom.
Simonsen is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Shepard is staying active.
Shepard is taking a breather. Simonsen 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.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Shepard looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Simonsen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Shepard prevents Simonsen from improving his position.
Simonsen manages to get to full guard.
Simonsen wants to stand but Shepard is controlling the position.
Simonsen is pulling down on Shepard's head. It's preventing any offense from Shepard, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Simonsen tries to clinch but Shepard is having none of it. #TD2#
Simonsen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Shepard's guard.
Simonsen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shepard controlling Simonsen's posture.
Simonsen stays in close to Shepard's body and controls the position.
Simonsen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shepard swivels though and keeps the full guard. #ES#
Shepard has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Simonsen has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T4##TD2#
Simonsen jumps guard.
Shepard postures up and lands a big shot to Simonsen's brow.
Shepard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shepard lands a couple of digs.
Shepard lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Simonsen has an active guard here but Shepard has managed to pass into half guard.
Simonsen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Shepard scores with a couple of nice shots.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are battling for position here. Simonsen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Walton Shepard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Simonsen 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steffan Simonsen!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 06, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Davidson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Shepard is trying to defend but Davidson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Davidson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Davidson is pressing down on Shepard's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shepard is holding on for now.
Shepard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Davidson.
Shepard is looking to escape.
Shepard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Davidson on the ground.
Shepard keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Davidson trying to control from half guard but Shepard is working away. #ES#
Shepard makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davidson throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Shepard counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Shepard. #TD2#
Davidson manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Shepard is sitting in close to Davidson's body. Davidson has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Shepard is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Shepard is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Davidson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dennis Davidson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 02, 2016 |
#R1##KD2#
Todd cracks Shepard with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Shepard looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Todd finish him?
#CUT2#
It looks like Walton Shepard has been cut.
Todd circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Shepard to the canvas! Shepard doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Todd keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Todd!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jason Todd made sure he mentioned Versus, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 10, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Aruna gets a takedown into half guard.
Aruna not doing much here.
Aruna thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shepard is looking to control Aruna's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shepard avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Aruna is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Aruna in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Shepard tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Aruna!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kreios Aruna!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 08, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Kandle clinches up with Shepard and pushes him back against the cage.
Shepard is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kandle to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Shepard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Kandle drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kandle fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kandle working the ground and pound but Shepard is defending the strikes.
Shepard tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kandle wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kandle tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kandle working the ground and pound from side control.#SUB2#
Kandle swings around for an armbar but Shepard sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kandle's guard.#ES2#
Kandle scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kandle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shepard swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kandle feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shepards jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL2#
Kandle closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Kandle working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Kandle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Kandle moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Kandle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kandle swats away the attempt to clinch by Shepard.#CL2#
Kandle gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kandle is trying to push Shepard away but Shepard has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Shepard has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kandle avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kandle looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kandle lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kandle tries to break free but Shepard pushes him back against the cage.
Shepard keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kandle's efforts to push away.#T2#
A nice left hand lands by Kandle.
Kandle prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Walton Shepard. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Shepard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kandle misses with the combination.
Kandle misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shepard wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Shepard checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kandle throws a head kick that misses.
Blue Kandle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kandle throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Shepard counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Shepard. #BC#
Shepard manages to break the clinch.
#T3#
Kandle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shepard is looking to counter the offense by Kandle and move into the clinch.
Kandle connects with a nice looking jab.
#CL2#
Kandle pushes Shepard up against the cage in a clinch.
Kandle wants to break free but Shepard has control.
Kandle wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kandle prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kandle wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kandle leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kandle lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kandle.
Kandle is trying to break the clinch but Shepard has him pressed against the cage.
Shepard tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shepard fails to pull guard.
#BC2#
Kandle manages to break the clinch.
Kandle displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kandle throws a right and a left that Shepard avoids nicely.
Kandle works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#ROC2#
Shepard is rocked!
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!
Kandle cracks Shepard's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Shepard slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Kandle can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Blue Kandle!
Blue Kandle decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 01, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Dupa fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Shepard to the ground. Dupa is now in Shepard's guard.
Shepard is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Dupa dives into side control.
Shepard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dupa on the ground.#REVR##SUB2#
Dupa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shepard is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Shepard wants to get back to his feet.
Dupa wants to stand but Shepard has his arm trapped.
Shepard takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dupa is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Shepard will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Shepard prevents Dupa from moving into mount. #T1#
Shepard gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Dupa is trying to work for a kimura but Shepard is defending well.
Dupa content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Shepard tries to kick Dupa off but Dupa keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #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.
Dupa is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dupa is stalling here. Shepard is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Dupa seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Shepard has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Dupa is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Dupa is looking for a sweep.
Dupa sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dupa has hold of Shepard's hands but Shepard slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dupa is doing well to control the position and prevent Shepard from advancing to side control.#T3##SUB2#
Dupa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dupa tries to get to full guard but Shepard has control of the leg.
Shepard lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dupa trying to control here.
Shepard winds up and cracks Dupa with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dupa works his way to full guard. Good work.
Shepard working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Shepard preventing the sweep.
Dupa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shepard connects with a couple of short punches.
Dupa is trying to keep Shepard in close.
Shepard is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dupa working a defensive guard here.
Shepard with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jan Dupa will probably get the nod.
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##TD2#
Dupa darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dupa is keen to just control but Shepard is a slippery customer.
Dupa wants to pass the guard but Shepard is defending well. #SU2#
Dupa stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #TD2#
Dupa fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Shepard to the ground. Dupa is now in Shepard's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dupa trying to control the position from guard on top but Shepard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dupa scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
Dupa stands up over Shepard, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Shepard wants to control the position but Dupa says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Dupa is looking to take a break and control but Shepard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dupa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dupa working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Dupa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shepard knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dupa slows the pace down in half guard.
Dupa is looking to stall here but Shepard recovers full guard. #T2##SUB2#
Dupa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dupa trying to control the position from guard on top but Shepard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shepard wants to sweep here but Dupa controlling him for the moment.
Dupa controls from within his opponent's guard.
Shepard looking for a sweep. Not yet Shepard, not yet. #T3#
Dupa trying to control but Shepard is working from the bottom.
Dupa looking to sit in guard and control but Shepard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Dupa is pulling down on Shepard's head. It's preventing any offense from Shepard, at least for the moment.
Shepard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dupa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shepard throwing strikes from guard but Dupa blocks nicely. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Dupa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shepard is aware though and is defending well.
Shepard has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Dupa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dupa is breathing heavily.
Dupa trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Shepard landing with the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dupa is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shepard has a closed guard, preventing Dupa from standing up.
Shepard is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Dupa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Dupa shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Shepard napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Shepard tries to buck Dupa off but Dupa is having none of it.
Shepard taking punishment in the form of punches.
Shepard is trying to improve his position.
Jan Dupa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dupa misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dupa trying to control the action but Shepard is working from the bottom.
Dupa takes a little break here. Shepard wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T1#
Shepard is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dupa tries to advance to mount but Shepard denies him.
Sloppy strikes there by Dupa.
Shepard is looking to get back to his feet here but Dupa is keeping cool and he's managed to take Shepard's back.
Shepard trying to control the hands but Dupa breaks the grip. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shepard is really stuck here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shepard is covering up but some of the strikes from Dupa are getting through and doing damage.
Dupa avoiding Shepard 's attempts to control his hands.
Shepard wants to escape the position.
Dupa trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Shepard doesn't escape.
Dupa is continuing to stall.#SUB2#
Dupa sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Shepard taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jan Dupa!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 29, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Kandle scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Shepard avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kandle.
Kandle not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Shepard wants to improve his position but Kandle is controlling well.
Kandle throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kandle wants to take a breather but Shepard is having none of it.
Shepard works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kandle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kandle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shepard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kandle postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shepard wants to stand up but Kandle is controlling him.
Kandle trying to control but Shepard is working from the bottom.
Kandle scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
Shepard wants to sweep but no luck. #ES#
Shepard kicks Kandle off and gets to his feet.
Kandle misses with the combination.
Kandle swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kandle throws a right hand that Shepard ducks under and follows up with a left that Shepard also avoids with ease.#TD2#
Kandle shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Shepard manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Shepard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kandle is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kandle preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Kandle is pushing down on Shepard's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shepard is fighting to maintain full guard but Kandle has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kandle looks winded!
Shepard is looking to control Kandle's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shepard avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Kandle is working for a kimura but Shepard is defending it quite comfortably.
Kandle not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Shepard avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kandle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kandle thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shepard's head.
Shepard is looking for a sweep. Kandle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shepard tries to kick Kandle off but Kandle keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #ES#
Shepard makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T3#
Kandle throws a right hand that Shepard ducks under and follows up with a left that Shepard also avoids with ease.
Shepard misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shepard shoots in for a takedown but Kandle shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Kandle looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Shepard!#SUB2#
Kandle tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Shepard has one of Kandle's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.#T4#
Shepard wants to get back to his feet.
Shepard is looking for a sweep.
Kandle lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Shepard down.
Shepard tries to buck Kandle off but Kandle is having none of it.
Kandle working the ground and pound from side control.
Shepard tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shepard is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kandle is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Kandle 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#
Kandle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shepard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kandle wants to clinch.
Kandle tries a low kick but Shepard avoids it.
Shepard shoots in for a double leg but Kandle sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shepard shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Kandle scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kandle is looking for a kimura but Shepard is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kandle to get the leverage.
Shepard is not content to let Kandle control the position.
Shepard is looking for a sweep. Kandle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##SUB2#
Kandle seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Kandle is working for a submission of some sort.
Shepard trying to control but Kandle postures up.
Kandle throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Shepard avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kandle.
Shepard gets full guard.
Kandle lands a couple of digs.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shepard wants to get back to his feet but Kandle is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Shepard is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Shepard prevents Kandle from improving his position.
Shepard lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Shepard not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Shepard throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Kandle keeping hold of Shepard's head, controlling as best he can.
Kandle avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shepard.
Kandle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shepard trying to control the pace.
Kandle has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shepard is working away from the top position though.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Shepard working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kandle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shepard is thwarting Kandle's attempts to control the position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shepard not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Shepard working Kandle over with strikes.
Shepard working Kandle over with strikes.
Shepard keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Shepard landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kandle is trying to maintain the position but Shepard is very close to passing his half guard.
Shepard lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kandle trying to hold on to Shepard's head to control him but Shepard postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walton Shepard dominated that second round.
That's time! Shepard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Shepard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shepard is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kandle.#TD2#
Kandle shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Shepard is trying to defend but Kandle finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Shepard wants to get back to his feet.
Shepard tries to roll over but Kandle keeps him under control.
Kandle is keen to just control but Shepard is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shepard moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Shepard looking to control.
Shepard is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kandle is controlling him. #T1#
Shepard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kandle throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Shepard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shepard is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kandle.
Danga de danga de dang - Kandle scores with a four punch combination!
Kandle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kandle looks to land a combination but Shepard avoids it well. #T2##TD2#
Kandle drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kandle wants to control from the top but Shepard keeps moving.
Kandle is looking to work some ground and pound but Shepard has wrist control.
Shepard lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Kandle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shepard is fighting to break Kandle's control of his arms but Kandle is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Shepard is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kandle has momentary wrist control but Shepard slips an elbow through the middle.
Shepard trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kandle's guard.#T3#
Shepard working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Shepard stands up over Kandle, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Shepard content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Shepard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shepard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kandle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kandle looking for a sweep. Not yet Kandle, not yet.
Shepard not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Walton Shepard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shepard throwing strikes from guard but Kandle blocks nicely. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shepard throwing strikes from guard but Kandle blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A combination from Kandle does no damage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shepard.
Kandle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shepard shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kandle throws an overhand right that lands on Shepard's shoulder, as Shepard tries to avoid the shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Kandle darts in and clinches Shepard up against the cage.#BC#
Shepard breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Shepard gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jordan Kandle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kandle has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jordan Kandle!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 23, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Lak clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Lak has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Shepard uses from the top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lak is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Lak being controlled here momentarily.
Lak trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shepard is pulling down on Lak's head to control his posture.
Lak landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shepard trying to control the position.
Lak trying to control the position from guard on top but Shepard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Shepard is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lak advances position into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shepard is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shepard wants to control but Lak postures up.
Lak has control of an arm but Shepard manages to advance to Lak's back!
Shepard punches the canvas rather than the man.
Lak rolls, trying to escape but Shepard keeps control of the position.
Shepard gets his hands free as Lak looks to control. #T2#
Lak can't escape the position.
Can Lak hold on?! Shepard is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Shepard scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Lak is looking for a way out.
Shepard connects with a big shot to the side of Lak's head.
Shepard scores with punches to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shepard not allowing Lak to control his hands.
Shepard is working the ground and pound. Can Lak escape?#T3#
Shepard is looking to control Lak but Lak is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Shepard punches Lak on the ear.
Shepard lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Shepard controls the position.
Lak is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Shepard is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Lak up.
Shepard scores with punches to the body.
Shepard tries to keep control of the position but Lak is staying busy.
Shepard biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T4#
Shepard keeps control of the position as Lak tries to break free.
Lak covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Shepard has the hooks in. Lak is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Lak looks winded!
Shepard lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lak is taking damage to the body and head.
I really don't envy Lak right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walton Shepard dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Lak wants to clinch.
Shepard thinks about countering with a head kick.#TD2#
Lak shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Shepard's guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Shepard manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shepard keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lak's efforts to push away.#TD2#
Lak has picked Shepard up - he's going for a ride! Lak dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#T1#
Shepard is trying to maintain the position but Lak is very close to passing his half guard.
Shepard makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Shepard.
Lak trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Shepard manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Shepard being controlled here momentarily.
Shepard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shepard landing with the ground and pound.
Walton Shepard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shepard landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
Shepard makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Lak has his foot on Shepard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shepard works his way back into a safe position though.
Lak is breathing heavily.
Shepard scoring with some ground and pound.
Shepard with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Shepard postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Shepard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Shepard's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Shepard has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lak is proving hard to escape from.
Lak wants to get back to his feet but Shepard is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Shepard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lak can do to turn this around?#T3##SUB2#
Shepard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lak has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shepard has managed to get both his arms back between Lak's legs - danger averted.
Shepard is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Shepard landing some decent shots from guard.
Shepard distracts Lak with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Shepard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lak has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shepard has managed to get both his arms back between Lak's legs - danger averted.
Shepard working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lak's head.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Shepard is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Shepard stands up over Lak, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Shepard landing some decent shots from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Shepard's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lak looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shepard is one step ahead there.
Shepard scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lak is trying to keep Shepard in close.
Shepard 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.
Shepard with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walton Shepard 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#
Nice body kick from Shepard.#TD#
Shepard throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lak was covering up waiting for the punch and Shepard finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Shepard scoring with some ground and pound.
Lak wants to sweep here but Shepard controlling him for the moment.
Shepard lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shepard postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lak looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lak takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shepard wants to stand and escape but instead Lak has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T1#
Shepard working a defensive guard but Lak manages to pass into side control anyway.
#ES#
Shepard bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Shepard circles away from the clinch attempt
and Shepard counters with a nice body kick. #CL2#
Lak moves into the clinch successfully.
Lak prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2#
Lak pulls guard. #T2#
Shepard is in close to Lak's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Shepard scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lak has momentary wrist control but Shepard slips an elbow through the middle.
Lak has momentary wrist control but Shepard slips an elbow through the middle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Shepard's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Shepard scoring with some ground and pound.
Shepard is working Lak over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Shepard with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU#
Shepard decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lak, up you get! #TD2#
Lak shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lak was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T3#
Shepard is trying to improve his position.
Shepard managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Lak.
Shepard is looking to reverse the position.
Lak connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Shepard some visible discomfort.
Shepard manages to get back to half guard.
Shepard tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Lak manages to move to mount!
Shepard is trying to stand.#T4#
Shepard is squirming around, avoiding Lak's attempts to control the action.
Shepard is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Lak goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Shepard turns into him and now he's in Lak's guard.
Shepard lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lak trying to control the position.
Makwan Lak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Walton Shepard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shepard keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lak's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Walton Shepard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shepard, 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Walton Shepard!
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