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Event:
NSC 29: Singh vs Dupree
Date: Jun 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Cha misses with a hook
and Shackleford counters with a stiff right hand.
A slow jab from Shackleford misses its intended target.
Shackleford keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cha.
Shackleford has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Cha is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Cha misses with an uppercut.
Shackleford fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cha checks it well.
Donk. Cha catches Shackleford right on the button with a cross.
Shackleford ducks under a wild hook from Cha.
Cha misses the shot to the body.
Shackleford steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cha.
Shackleford ducks under a wild hook from Cha.
A telegraphed right hand from Cha misses the target.
Cha looks to throw the jab but Shackleford is out of range.
Shackleford looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tae Shik Cha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cha rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shackleford makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Cha throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Cha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shackleford throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cha.
Shackleford scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shackleford fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shackleford misses with a looping left.#T1#
Shackleford misses with a straight left.
A lazy left from Shackleford finds it's target.
Shackleford ducks under a wild hook from Cha.
Cha is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Shackleford misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cha was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shackleford is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cha.
Shackleford bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shackleford keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cha.
It seemed like Shackleford was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shackleford.
Cha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Shackleford.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shackleford.
Shackleford connects with a looping right hand.
A head kick misses from Shackleford.
Shackleford fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cha looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cha throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shackleford is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cha.
Cha appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cha connects with a body shot.#T2#
Shackleford moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab lands there for Cha.
Shackleford moves away from the strike by Cha.
Cha walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cha misses the shot to the body.
Shackleford takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shackleford throws a jab when Cha was well out of range.
Cha scores with a nice right hand.
A big left from Cha misses.
Cha misses with a straight left.
Cha looks to throw the jab but Shackleford is out of range.
Shackleford misses with a few strikes there.
Cha throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No joy there for Shackleford, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cha misses with a body punch
letting Shackleford counter with a right hand.
Cha digs a good hook to Shackleford's body.
Cha misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Godric Shackleford will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Cha slips a straight right by Shackleford.
Cha showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shackleford.
Cha throws a looping overhand right but Shackleford ducks down to avoid it.
Cha throws a lazy right hand but Shackleford sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shackleford displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cha throws out the jab.
Cha throws a lazy right hand but Shackleford sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cha swings for the body but Shackleford moves out of range.
Cha throws the left hand but Shackleford avoids the punch easily.
Shackleford throws a counter combo.
Cha misses the shot to the body.
Shackleford was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Shackleford bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shackleford throws a hook but Cha blocks it.
Godric Shackleford seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice defenses there by Shackleford.
Shackleford connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cha momentarily.
Shackleford uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cha.
Cha misses with a looping left.
Cha misses with a straight right.
We've been told by Cha's head coaches at Scotty's Yard that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Shackleford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cha swings for the body but Shackleford moves out of range.
Shackleford lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shackleford slips under a jab.
Cha throws a jab but it's blocked by Shackleford.
Cha throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab by Cha.
Shackleford tries to move into range but Cha moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shackleford misses with a body kick.
Cha avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shackleford slips a jab from Cha.
Cha lands a nice hook to Shackleford's body. Shackleford takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cha slips under a jab from Shackleford.
Shackleford throws a jab but it's blocked by Cha.
Cha with a jab.#ROC#
Shackleford is rocked!
Shackleford throws the left hand but Cha avoids the punch easily.
Shackleford is still on wobbly legs! Can Cha finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cha throws an overhand right that drops Shackleford like a sack of potatoes! Cha dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tae Shik Cha!
After winning the bout, Tae Shik Cha thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
NSC 22: Power vs Frost
Date: May 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Melamies uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shackleford.
Melamies lands a leg kick that knocks Shackleford off balance momentarily.
Shackleford throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Melamies appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Melamies fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shackleford looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice shot by Shackleford.
Melamies lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shackleford circles away quickly and effectively.
Shackleford takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melamies connects with an inside leg kick.
Melamies cracks a nice hook into Shackleford's ribs.
Shackleford misses the jab.
Ibrahim Mamu Melamies seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Melamies misses with a head kick.
Melamies slips under a jab from Shackleford.
Melamies misses with a body punch
and Shackleford counters with a nice uppercut.
Shackleford throws a sloppy head kick
and Melamies counters with a slapping leg kick.
Melamies scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shackleford connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Melamies's hands.
Shackleford throws a low kick but it's checked well by Melamies.
Melamies misses with a body shot.
Melamies is looking to wear down Shackleford with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Shackleford loads up on a big right hand but Melamies slips the punch.
Melamies throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shackleford looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Melamies moves out of range of the body kick from Shackleford.
Melamies feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Shackleford misses with a straight left.
A punch lands to the side of Melamies 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Melamies is looking to slow Shackleford down with leg kicks.
Melamies lands a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shackleford tries to clinch up.
Shackleford takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice inside leg kick there by Melamies. That's going to slow Shackleford down.
Melamies misses with a wild body shot.
Shackleford steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Melamies.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ibrahim Mamu Melamies dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Shackleford lands a head shot.
A combination from Shackleford does no damage.
As Shackleford looks to move away, Melamies throws a big counter combo but Shackleford just gets out of the way.
Melamies takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Melamies. That's going to slow Shackleford down.
Melamies slips a straight right by Shackleford.
Melamies cracks the inside of Shackleford's front leg.
Ibrahim Mamu Melamies is winning the standup battle so far.
Melamies swings widly with a right hand
and Shackleford counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melamies throws a low kick but Shackleford moves out of range easily.
Melamies has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shackleford finds it's way round the side to connect with Melamies's head.
Shackleford's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Melamies uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shackleford.
Shackleford might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T1#
Melamies will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shackleford is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Melamies misses with a hook
and Shackleford counters with a body kick that stops Melamies in his tracks momentarily.
Melamies lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shackleford moves out of range of the body kick from Melamies.
Melamies misses with a low kick.
Melamies avoids the body shot from Shackleford.
Melamies tried to counter with a leg kick but Shackleford avoided it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Melamies. Shackleford does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shackleford! But no joy.
Shackleford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Shackleford throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And Melamies counters with a quick kick to the body but Shackleford blocks it.#T2#
Melamies takes a jab right on the kisser.
Melamies swats away the attempt to clinch by Shackleford.
Shackleford throws a lazy uppercut
and Melamies counters with a nice low kick that buckles Shackleford's knee momentarily.
Melamies misses with a leg kick
and Shackleford counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Melamies throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Melamies lands a nice looking body kick.
Melamies looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Melamies throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shackleford throws a counter combo.
Jab, jab by Shackleford - just one landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Godric Shackleford showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A combination from Melamies does no damage.
Shackleford throws a chopping leg kick but Melamies manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Shackleford checks a low kick from Melamies.
Shackleford looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Melamies ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shackleford moves away.
Shackleford lands an overhand right.
Shackleford tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Melamies throws a low kick but Shackleford moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from Shackleford on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shackleford throws a lazy uppercut
and Melamies counters with a head kick.
Melamies misses with a hook.
Melamies fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shackleford is out of range.
Shackleford tries to counter with a clinch but Melamies shakes him off and moves away.
Godric Shackleford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Shackleford throws a lazy right hand but Melamies sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Melamies on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Melamies chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shackleford lands a body shot.
Shackleford ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Melamies ducks under a wild hook from Shackleford.
Melamies misses with a low kick.
Shackleford takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Melamies swats away the attempt to clinch by Shackleford.#T2#
Melamies misses with a right hand
and Shackleford counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Melamies ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shackleford moves away.
Shackleford jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Melamies is looking to land body kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Melamies misses the target.
The fighters circling - Shackleford throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shackleford loads up on a big right hand but Melamies slips the punch.
Melamies takes a swing at Shackleford's ribcage but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Melamies tried to score with a low kick but Shackleford checks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ibrahim Mamu Melamies showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Melamies has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Ibrahim Mamu Melamies!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Ibrahim Mamu Melamies!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Ibrahim Mamu Melamies!
Ibrahim Mamu Melamies wins by unanimous decision!
After the fight, Ibrahim Mamu Melamies was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
NSC 14: Power vs McGuire
Date: Apr 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Price misses with a double jab.
Shackleford throws out a counter right but Price avoids it with no problem.
Price looks to throw the jab but Shackleford is out of range.
Shackleford tries to counter with a clinch but Price shakes him off and moves away.
Price lands with a straight right. Shackleford didn't see that one coming.
Price swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shackleford.
Shackleford checks a low kick from Price.
A telegraphed right hand from Shackleford misses the target.
Price misses with a low kick as Shackleford jumps back.
Price misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shackleford.
Price walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Price shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Shackleford avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Price.
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!
Shackleford avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Price. #T1#
Price throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Price missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Shackleford trying to control from the bottom.
Price not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Price seems to be working for a kimura but Shackleford defends the submission attempt.
Shackleford wants to improve his position but Price is controlling well.
Price is trying to control. Shackleford wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Shackleford avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Price.
Shackleford moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Shackleford keeping moving, preventing Price from controlling successfully.
Price stands up over Shackleford, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Price trying to control the position from guard on top but Shackleford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Price in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Price working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ozzie Price dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Price walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shackleford checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Price connects with an inside leg kick.
Ozzie Price seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Price fakes the leg kick and cracks Shackleford in the body.
Shackleford throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shackleford misses with a looping left.
Price throws a chopping leg kick but Shackleford manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Price looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shackleford checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shackleford! But no joy.
Price feints a jab promting Shackleford to slip. Price then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Shackleford slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Price lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Price lands with a nice body punch.
Price throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shackleford counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Price keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Price is looking to score with low kicks.
Price tries to land a leg kick but Shackleford saw it coming and moves away.
Price connects with a body shot that sends Shackleford's belly button to the back.
Price lands with a nice body kick.
Price lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Price misses with a straight right.
An inside leg kick from Price misses.
Price cracks Shackleford with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shackleford checks a leg kick.
Shackleford blocks a jab.
Price looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shackleford tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
Price misses the shot to the body.
Price throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shackleford counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Price misses with an uppercut. Shackleford saw that one coming.
It seemed like Shackleford was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Godric Shackleford is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice combination there by Shackleford.
#CUT2#
It looks like Ozzie Price has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shackleford loads up on a big right hand but Price slips the punch.
Price throws the left hand but Shackleford avoids the punch easily.
Shackleford moves out of range of the body kick.
Price scores with a leg kick.
Price is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shackleford can do to turn this around?
Shackleford lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Price at a distance.
Price wants to clinch up but Shackleford keeps it at a distance.
Price throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Price swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ozzie Price dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ozzie Price's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Price missing with a left hand there. Shackleford was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Price misses the shot to the body.
Godric Shackleford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shackleford moves forwards but Price connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Shackleford looks to land a right hand but Price moved out of range.
Price comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shackleford slips under a jab from Price.
Shackleford tries a quick counter leg kick but Price is wise to it.
Nice shot by Price.
Price misses with an uppercut. Shackleford saw that one coming.
Shackleford connects with a good right hand that stumbles Price. Price circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Price bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Price!
Price scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A big right from Shackleford misses.
Price looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T1#
Price is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shackleford sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Price looks for the body kick but Shackleford saw that one coming.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Price, right into the meat.
Price scores with a three punch combo!
#ROC#
Shackleford is rocked!
Price drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Shackleford right on the button. Shackleford goes down! Price follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Price gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ozzie Price!
Ozzie Price thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
NSC 7: Escobar vs Power
Date: Mar 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shackleford, as that shot connected.
Day comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shackleford on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Shackleford has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Day wants to slow Shackleford down by chopping away at his legs.
Shackleford throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shackleford checks a leg kick nicely.
Jab by Day.
Day misses with a right hand
and Shackleford counters with a stiff right hand.
Shackleford throws a nice outside leg kick.
Day thows a leg kick but Shackleford checks it
and Shackleford counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Day fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shackleford looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shackleford looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Day throws a head punch that misses.
Shackleford prevents a body shot from Day. #T1#
Shackleford prevents a body shot from Day.
Day lands a hook that snaps the head of Shackleford backwards. #BC2#
Shackleford breaks the clinch.
Shackleford moves out of range of the strikes.
Shackleford stuffs the takedown.
Shackleford throws out a counter right but Day avoids it with no problem.
A big right from Shackleford misses.
Day tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shackleford swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shackleford is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Day throws an overhand right that lands on Shackleford's shoulder, as Shackleford tries to avoid the shot.
Day has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gentlemans Offence and Defense System in the buildup to the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Day. Shackleford does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shackleford wants to counter the offense by Day and move into the clinch position.
Day lands a nice looking kick to the body. Shackleford takes a step back to recover.
Day connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Day defending well as Shackleford loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Shackleford on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Shackleford takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Day throws a leg kick but Shackleford sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Day throws a low kick but Shackleford moves out of range easily.
Shackleford looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Godric Shackleford is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shackleford throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shackleford throws out a powerful jab.
Shackleford takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A chopping leg kick lands by Day.
Day takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Day throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shackleford sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shackleford looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gary Day seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Day fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Day misses with a wild body shot.
Day tried to score with a low kick but Shackleford checks it.
Day shoots in and drives through. Shackleford sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Day dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Shackleford throws out a loose jab but Day uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shackleford punishes Day's body with a nice straight punch.
Day with a hook.
Day tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shackleford was well out of range. Poor timing from Day.
Shackleford stuffs the takedown.
Shackleford bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shackleford misses with a hook. Day ducked under it nicely.
Day rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shackleford moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Day scores with a sloppy right hand. Shackleford should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Day lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Day attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Day throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shackleford cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick from Day is predictable there
and Shackleford counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
A punch combination from Day misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Shackleford misses.
Day walks into a stiff left hand from Shackleford.
Day keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shackleford.
Day throws a hook to the side of Shackleford's head but Shackleford sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shackleford! But no joy.#TD#
Day shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Shackleford napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Day throws an elbow but Shackleford slips to the side and avoids it well.
Day fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Day landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Day working away.
Shackleford dodges the ground and pound from Day.
Day 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.#T2#
Shackleford parries the strikes from Day easily there. Day is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Shackleford to escape.
Day tries to score with some ground and pound. Shackleford controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
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!
Shackleford tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shackleford managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Day.
Shackleford is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Day wants to control but Shackleford is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Day dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Shackleford throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shackleford ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Godric Shackleford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shackleford throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice straight punches there by Day. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Day.
Gary Day is winning the standup battle so far.
A combination from Day does no damage.
Day misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Shackleford on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shackleford checks a low kick from Day.
Day thows a body kick. Shackleford tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Day scores with a nice strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shackleford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Day changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Day throws the kick towards the body but Shackleford avoids it.
Day jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Day lands with a straight right. Shackleford didn't see that one coming.#CL#
Day instigates a clinch.
Shackleford has had enough of the clinch but Day keeps him there for the moment.
Shackleford is trying to break the clinch but Day has him pressed against the ropes. #BC2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shackleford breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Day misses with a takedown attempt - Shackleford sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shackleford! But no joy.
Shackleford throws a hook but Day avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Shackleford misses the target.
Day slips under a jab from Shackleford.
Gary Day is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Day uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shackleford.
Day feinted with a counter takedown.
Shackleford fails to land with a series of punches.
Jab, jab by Day - just one landing. #T2##CL#
Day has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Shackleford's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Day tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shackleford was well out of range. Poor timing from Day.
Day pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Day misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Day throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shackleford uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Day.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shackleford! But no joy.
A low kick from Day misses
and Day takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
It looks like Gary Day has been cut.#TD#
Day 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Day accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Day throws a strike but Shackleford rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Shackleford trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Day is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shackleford can do to turn this around?
Shackleford trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gary Day showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Day has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Gary Day!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Gary Day!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Gary Day!
Gary Day wins by unanimous decision!
Gary Day decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
NSC 3 : Joy vs Tektas
Date: Feb 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Shackleford moves out of range as Brooks strikes.
Brooks throws a lazy uppercut
letting Shackleford counter with a right hand.
Reginald Brooks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shackleford gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Brooks.
Brooks misses with a hook
and Shackleford counters with a stiff right hand.
Shackleford uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brooks.
Brooks throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#KD2#
and Shackleford counters with a crisp right hand that drops Brooks! Shackleford lets Brooks back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Brooks 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!
Shackleford is looking to score with low kicks.
Oh Brooks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brooks throws a head kick but Shackleford moves out of range.
Brooks has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Brooks moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #KD2#
Shackleford feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Brooks sprawling to the canvas! Brooks rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Shackleford finish him?!
Shackleford loads up on a big right hand but Brooks slips the punch.
Brooks throws a hook but Shackleford blocks it.
Brooks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Shackleford on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brooks's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shackleford under the eye.#T1#
Brooks throws a sloppy head kick and Shackleford moves out of range easily.
Brooks seems to have got his legs back now.
Brooks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A thudding body kick lands there by Brooks!
Shackleford scores with a jab to the jaw.
Brooks misses with a few strikes there.
Shackleford throws out a counter right but Brooks avoids it with no problem.
Brooks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters circling - Shackleford throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brooks throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Shackleford.
Brooks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brooks loads up on a big right hand but Shackleford slips the punch.
Shackleford blocks a low kick nicely.
Brooks throws a leg kick
letting Shackleford counter with a right hand.
Brooks throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shackleford counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brooks throws a good cross that connects.
Shackleford lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shackleford avoids the body shot from Brooks.
The fighters circling - Brooks throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #KD2#
Shackleford feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Brooks sprawling to the canvas! Brooks rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Shackleford finish him?!
Brooks misses with a straight right.
Brooks throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Brooks lands a head kick!
Brooks misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shackleford! But no joy.
Brooks throws a head kick but Shackleford moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brooks looks to land a left hand but Shackleford moved out of range nicely.
Brooks scores with a three punch combo!
Brooks lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#ROC#
Shackleford is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Godric Shackleford dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Brooks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shackleford circles away quickly and effectively.
Brooks is looking to chop away at Shackleford's legs.
Shackleford has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Brooks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shackleford counters with a body kick.
Brooks connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shackleford takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shackleford connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Brooks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Brooks fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shackleford, pushing him back against the ropes.
Brooks wants to stall.
Brooks lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Shackleford's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brooks cracks the inside of Shackleford's front leg.
Shackleford looks to land a left hand but Brooks moved out of range nicely.
Shackleford takes a kick to the side of the head.#T1#
Brooks throws a jab when Shackleford was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shackleford! But no joy.
Brooks fakes the leg kick and cracks Shackleford in the body.
Brooks staying out of range there.
Shackleford pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brooks.
A slow jab from Brooks misses its intended target.
Shackleford takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Brooks lands a high kick!
Brooks throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Shackleford to counter with a crisp jab.
Brooks turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brooks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brooks throws a hook but Shackleford avoids it easily.
Shackleford thinks about the counter body kick.#T2#
Brooks throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brooks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brooks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Shackleford was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Brooks thumps Shackleford with a low kick.#KD2#
Shackleford lands a big uppercut and Brooks crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Brooks looks OK. Shackleford waves Brooks back to his feet!
Brooks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shackleford.
Brooks slips under a jab from Shackleford.#KD2#
Shackleford cracks Brooks with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Brooks looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Shackleford finish him?
Brooks connects with a crisp jab.
Shackleford drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Brooks right on the button. Brooks goes down! Shackleford follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Shackleford gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Godric Shackleford!
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Event:
Syn Europe 98
Date: Jan 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Tertelgte scores with a head kick.
Tertelgte throws an off balance right hand
and Shackleford counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jab from Tertelgte.#ROC2#
Shackleford is rocked!
A swing and a miss from Shackleford.
Oh Shackleford is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tertelgte throws a hook to the side of Shackleford's head but Shackleford sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shackleford misses with a two punch combination.
We've been informed that Tertelgte has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Tertelgte throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tertelgte looks to land a left hand but Shackleford moved out of range nicely.
and Tertelgte counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Shackleford! He's just covering up as Tertelgte starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ernie Tertelgte!
A victorious Ernie Tertelgte 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:
DARE 90
Date: Dec 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Pacheco misses with a looping right.
Shackleford looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pacheco connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shackleford's hands.
Shackleford throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Pacheco to counter with a crisp jab.
Pacheco ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pacheco lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pacheco misses with a hook. Shackleford ducked under it nicely.
Shackleford looks to throw the jab but Pacheco is out of range.
Pacheco is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Shackleford lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pacheco circles away quickly and effectively.
Pacheco getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shackleford jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shackleford fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pacheco is out of range.
Pacheco darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pacheco looks to score with a jab to the body but Shackleford is just out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Pacheco.
Pacheco lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shackleford circles away quickly and effectively.
Shackleford scores with a nice right hand.
#T1#
A nice combination there by Shackleford.
Pacheco misses with a hook.
Pacheco scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pacheco throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shackleford throws a looping overhand right but Pacheco ducks down to avoid it.
Pacheco throws a jab when Shackleford was well out of range.
Pacheco throws the left hand but Shackleford avoids the punch easily.
Pacheco misses with a hook.
Pacheco misses with a looping left.
Shackleford tries to bum rush Pacheco with a series of wild strikes but Pacheco uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pacheco cracks Shackleford with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shackleford smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Shackleford throws out a loose jab but Pacheco uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pacheco listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Shackleford misses with a straight left. #T2#
Pacheco misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Shackleford misses.
Shackleford throws a hook to the side of Pacheco's head but Pacheco sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shackleford throws a lazy uppercut
and Pacheco counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pacheco fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shackleford looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pacheco has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gentlemans Offence and Defense System in the buildup to the fight.
Shackleford misses with a low kick.
Pacheco with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shackleford to score with a decent uppercut.
Pacheco lands with a good body shot.
Shackleford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pacheco is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Pacheco misses the shot to the body.
Shackleford ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pacheco scores with a nice head shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pacheco, as that shot connected.
#ROC#
Shackleford is rocked!
That kick from Shackleford tenderised Pacheco's leg. Pacheco is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shackleford misses with a looping right.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Pacheco! Shackleford is backing up but he can't get away as Pacheco lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Shackleford and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gerardo Pacheco!
Gerardo Pacheco decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
DARE 85
Date: Nov 25, 2018 |
#R1#
A combination from McGrady does no damage.
McGrady shoots for a double leg takedown but Shackleford sprawls well. He's pushed McGrady's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Shackleford misses its target.
McGrady lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Shackleford dips to his left and cracks McGrady with an uppercut!
McGrady avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGrady drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shackleford defends it well.
Shackleford connects with an inside leg kick.
McGrady is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McGrady staying out of range there.#TD2#
McGrady shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than McGrady was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
McGrady swings around for an armbar but Shackleford sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into McGrady's guard.
McGrady is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Shackleford is controlling him. #SUB2#
McGrady has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shackleford can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McGrady can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shackleford controls the pace.#T1##SUB2#
McGrady is looking for a triangle but Shackleford pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
McGrady had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shackleford defends it easily.
McGrady working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shackleford.
McGrady throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
McGrady 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.
McGrady is trying to control the position but Shackleford postures up.
Shackleford wants to control from the top but McGrady keeps moving. #SUB2#
McGrady had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shackleford defends it easily.
Shackleford tries to free his leg and advance position but McGrady is retaining full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Shackleford's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
McGrady thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
McGrady keeping moving, preventing Shackleford from controlling successfully. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
McGrady is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shackleford defends well.
Shackleford is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Shackleford trying to control the position from guard on top but McGrady is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shackleford advances to half guard.
Shackleford works his foot free and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGrady throwing hammer fists to the chest of Shackleford. What's that going to do exactly?
McGrady told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Shackleford takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Shackleford looking to control but McGrady is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Shackleford avoids the attempt from McGrady to control.
Shackleford looking to ground and pound but McGrady is blocking nicely.
Shackleford wants to control the pace but McGrady is squirming around nicely. #T3#
McGrady is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Shackleford looking to secure an arm triangle but McGrady defends it well.
Shackleford throwing strikes here but McGrady is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
#SUB#
Shackleford working for a submission but McGrady is keeping him at bay.
McGrady is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McGrady is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
McGrady is trying desperately to improve position.
Shackleford can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McGrady is looking to escape.
McGrady is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Shackleford controlling from the full mount. #T4#
McGrady is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Shackleford trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McGrady can't escape the position.
McGrady wants to hold on but Shackleford pushes him away.
Shackleford misses with a head shot.
Shackleford avoids the attempt from McGrady to control.
McGrady taking shots to the head.
Shackleford 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.#SUB#
Shackleford is going oldschool here, as he tries to force McGrady to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so McGrady shrugs it off. #ES2#
McGrady bucks Shackleford off and manages to get back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGrady throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shackleford.
McGrady rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shackleford moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McGrady misses with a few strikes there.
McGrady shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shackleford sprawls well. Shackleford wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McGrady gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Godric Shackleford dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Shackleford scores with a jab to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Chosu McGrady has been cut.
McGrady closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGrady. Shackleford does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shackleford thumps McGrady with a low kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Shackleford as he connects with a hook.#ROC#
McGrady is rocked!
McGrady takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McGrady is still on wobbly legs! Can Shackleford finish him?
Crack! Shackleford connects with the perfect overhand right and McGrady falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Shackleford!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Godric Shackleford!
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Event:
DARE 77
Date: Nov 03, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Magomedov closes the distance and clinches.
Magomedov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shackleford's efforts to push away.
Magomedov gets through Shackleford's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shackleford tries to circle away but Magomedov has him pinned against the cage.
Shackleford wants to break free but Magomedov has control.
#BC#
Shackleford escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Magomedov throws an off balance right hand
and Shackleford counters with a straight right hand.
A slow jab from Magomedov misses its intended target.
Shackleford blocks a jab.
Shackleford rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shackleford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Magomedov blocks a jab.#CL2#
Magomedov has managed to clinch.
Magomedov throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Shackleford escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shackleford looks to land a right hand but Magomedov moved out of range.
Shackleford keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Magomedov.
Shackleford lands a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Shackleford misses the target.
Shackleford uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Magomedov.
A jab from Shackleford misses. #T1#
Magomedov swings widly with a right hand
and Shackleford counters with a left and a right that stings Magomedov.
Shackleford rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Magomedov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Magomedov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Shackleford's head.
Nice defenses there by Magomedov.
Magomedov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Magomedov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shackleford misses with a straight right.
Magomedov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Shackleford connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Magomedov scrambles back to his feet.
Magomedov misses with a head kick.
Magomedov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Shackleford displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Magomedov throws out the jab.
Magomedov sizes up Shackleford with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #ROC2#
Shackleford 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!
Magomedov tries a head kick but it misses.
Oh Shackleford is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Magomedov with a hook.
Magomedov drops Shackleford with a huge uppercut! Shackleford drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Magomedov is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Magomed Magomedov!
A relieved looking Magomed Magomedov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
DARE 68
Date: Sep 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Shackleford misses with a wild combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Crespo misses the target.
Crespo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nice uppercut lands for Shackleford. That snapped Crespo's head back.
Shackleford lands the left hand.
Crespo moves away from the strike by Shackleford.
Shackleford keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Crespo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shackleford.#ROC2#
Crespo is rocked!
Crespo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crespo misses the shot to the body.
Jab by Shackleford.
Oh Crespo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've been told by Crespo's head coaches at Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Shackleford lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crespo just misses with a punch to the body.
Shackleford cracks Crespo with a left hook right on the temple and Crespo goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Shackleford lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Crespo is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Godric Shackleford!
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Event:
EFA 81 Halfhand vs Randleman
Date: Jul 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Shackleford blocks a jab.
Filch takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Shackleford misses with an uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Filch looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Filch feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shacklefords jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice sprawl there from Shackleford as Filch shoots in.
Filch connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shackleford throws a hook but Filch avoids it easily.
Filch lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#ROC#
Shackleford is rocked!
Shackleford throws a lazy uppercut
and Filch counters with a body kick.
Shackleford is still on wobbly legs! Can Filch finish him?
Shackleford leaves his chin hanging out and Filch seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Shackleford crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zilch Filch!
A very excited looking Zilch Filch made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
EFA 64 Vermeulen vs Wetness
Date: May 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Of Habit lands a glancing blow to the side of Shackleford's head.
Of Habit on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shackleford rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Of Habit counters with a nice low kick that buckles Shackleford's knee momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Of Habit.
Shackleford throws a right and a left that both miss.
Of Habit drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shackleford defends it well.
Of Habit lands a jab to the head.
Shackleford defending well as Of Habit loads up on a big left hand.
Shackleford swings widly with a right hand
and Of Habit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Of Habit is looking to land body kicks.
Shackleford misses with a two punch combination.
Godric Shackleford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body kick there by Shackleford.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shackleford misses with a double jab.
Shackleford lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Of Habit at a distance.
Shackleford tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Of Habit is able to avoid easily.
Shackleford swings for the body but Of Habit moves out of range.
Of Habit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shackleford.
Of Habit misses with a looping left.
Shackleford works the jab nicely.
Of Habit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shackleford.
No luck for Of Habit with that takedown attempt. #T1#
Donk. Shackleford catches Of Habit right on the button with a cross.
Of Habit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shackleford.
Sloppy strikes from Shackleford. Those never looked like landing.
Shackleford lands a nice shot that snaps Of Habit's head back.
#ROC#
Of Habit is rocked!
Shackleford feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Of Habits jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Of Habit is still on wobbly legs! Can Shackleford finish him?
A telegraphed right hand from Of Habit misses the target.
Of Habit throws a hook but Shackleford blocks it.
A slow jab from Of Habit misses its intended target.
Shackleford dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Of Habit. That did some damage!#KD#
Shackleford lands a big right hand that sends Of Habit crashing to the mat! Shackleford stays standing though and waves Of Habit back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A bone on bone clash there as Shackleford blocks the leg kick.
Shackleford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Of Habit moves away.
It looks like Shackleford has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Of Habit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shackleford.
A nice side step and Of Habit releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Shackleford throws out a loose jab but Of Habit uses good head movement to avoid it. #KD#
Shackleford drops Of Habit with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Of Habit looks back up at him and smiles so Shackleford waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Shackleford looks to land a left hand but Of Habit moved out of range nicely.
Shackleford fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Of Habit out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Godric Shackleford!
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Event:
EFA 50 Kim vs Correia
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Filch throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shackleford's waist but Shackleford gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Filch off to one side.
A little jabbing left from Shackleford on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A head kick misses from Filch.
Godric Shackleford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shackleford lands with an uppercut that bounces Filch off the cage and back into range.
The fighters circling - Shackleford throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Filch wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Filch blocks a jab.
A jab from Shackleford misses.
As Shackleford looks to move away, Filch throws a big counter combo but Shackleford just gets out of the way.#CL2#
Shackleford darts in and clinches Filch up against the cage.
Shackleford working aggressively here.
Shackleford lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shackleford blocks an uppercut.
Shackleford scores with a shot to the side of Filch's head.
Filch avoids a wild elbow strike from Shackleford.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Shackleford.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Filch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shackleford just misses with a elbow thrown towards Filch's brow.
Shackleford stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shackleford lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Filch tries a body shot but Shackleford blocks it.
Shackleford lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Filch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shackleford misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Filch misses with a body punch.
Shackleford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Filch blocks an uppercut.
Shackleford works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shackleford lands an elbow inside.
Shackleford working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Filch goes for a takedown attempt but Shackleford pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Shackleford misses with a right hand
and Filch counters with an inside leg kick.
Shackleford doesn't manage to clinch there - Filch circles away.
And Filch counters with a quick kick to the body but Shackleford blocks it.
Filch shoots in looking for a takedown. Shackleford tries to sprawl out of it but Filch keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shackleford manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zilch Filch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donk. Shackleford catches Filch right on the button with a cross.
Filch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Filch was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shackleford swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Filch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Filch was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Filch throws a hook but Shackleford avoids it easily.#T2#
Filch scores with a jab to the head.
Shackleford throws an off balance right hand
and Filch counters with a two punch combo. #ROC#
Shackleford is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Filch fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shackleford is still on wobbly legs! Can Filch finish him?
Filch fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Shackleford out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Zilch Filch!
A relieved looking Zilch Filch thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
EFA 35 Vermeulen vs DeSilva
Date: Mar 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Shackleford steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shamrock.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shackleford.
Godric Shackleford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shamrock moves away from the strike by Shackleford. #CL2#
Shackleford rushes Shamrock and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Shackleford lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Shackleford on the inside.
Shamrock misses with the head strike.
Shackleford blocks an uppercut.
Shackleford working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shamrock is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Shackleford.
A right handed body shot lands from Shackleford.
Shackleford lands an elbow that stopped Shamrock in his tracks for a moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shamrock misses with a body punch.
Shackleford keeps control of Shamrock as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Shackleford lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shamrock has a couple of punches blocked by Shackleford.
Shackleford lands a body shot.
Shamrock is breathing heavily.
Shackleford lands a nice elbow.
Shackleford lands an elbow that stopped Shamrock in his tracks for a moment. #ROC2#
Shamrock is rocked!
Shamrock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oh Shamrock is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shamrock's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shackleford lands an elbow just above Shamrock 's eye. #T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Shackleford.
Shackleford makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shackleford creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Shamrock with a big uppercut! Shamrock tries to clinch up but Shackleford pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Shamrock to the mat! Shamrock covers up and Shackleford unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Godric Shackleford!
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Event:
TWGC 20 (145lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Feb 12, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mister Handsy (ranked 6666 p4p, 267 weight class) and Godric Shackleford (ranked 7765 p4p, 448 weight class). Godric Shackleford has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Mister Handsy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Godric Shackleford!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Shackleford has managed to clinch.
Shackleford gets control of Handsy's arms and successfully pulls guard. Shackleford will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Handsy drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Shackleford manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Handsy has Shackleford in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Handsy (0) vs (2) Shackleford
Shackleford slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Handsy (0) vs (5) Shackleford
Shackleford wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Handsy, who protects the arm well.
The referee asks Shackleford politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Shackleford prefers to stall for the moment though.
Shackleford looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Handsy's face as Shackleford controls the position.
Shackleford is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Handsy has escaped the position, nice work there.
Shackleford taking a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shackleford is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Handsy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Handsy gets back to half guard.
Handsy is looking to improve his position.
Shackleford is taking a breather. Handsy 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.
Handsy is trying to maintain the position but Shackleford is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shackleford not doing much here.
Handsy is trying to maintain the position but Shackleford is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shackleford is taking a breather. Handsy 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.
Shackleford is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Handsy is just riding it out for now. Shackleford eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shackleford is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Shackleford content to control rather than advance.
Handsy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Shackleford content to stall in guard here.
Shackleford looking to pass the guard.
Handsy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shackleford controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shackleford postures up.
Shackleford pushing down on Handsy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Shackleford frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Handsy (0) vs (8) Shackleford
Shackleford looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Shackleford controlling his opponent.
Handsy wants to control but Shackleford is having none of it.
Shackleford takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Shackleford avoids the attempt from Handsy to control.
Handsy has given up his back. Will we see Shackleford going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Handsy (0) vs (11) Shackleford
Shackleford really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Handsy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Handsy trying to control the hands but Shackleford breaks the grip.
Shackleford slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Handsy trying to control the hands but Shackleford breaks the grip.
Shackleford working for the choke.
Shackleford looking for the RNC.
Handsy trying to control the hands but Shackleford breaks the grip.
Shackleford is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Handsy defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Shackleford is looking for the choke from the back position but Handsy is controlling his hands well.
Shackleford controls the action.
Shackleford looking for the choke from the back.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Handsy looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Shackleford doesn't have the hooks in and Handsy manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Handsy (2) vs (11) Shackleford
Handsy is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Shackleford is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Shackleford has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Handsy (2) vs (13) Shackleford
Handsy keeping full guard, as Shackleford tries to pass.
Shackleford controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Shackleford stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Handsy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shackleford slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Shackleford is continuing to stall.
Shackleford stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Handsy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Handsy is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Shackleford rolls with it to try and escape but Handsy cranks on the arm and Shackleford is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mister Handsy! |
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Event:
TWGC 20 (145lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jonathan Mahomes (ranked 25360 p4p, 684 weight class) and Godric Shackleford (ranked 7747 p4p, 454 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jonathan Mahomes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Godric Shackleford!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Shackleford clinches.
Shackleford manages to pull guard.
Mahomes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mahomes trying to control the position from guard on top but Shackleford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahomes stopping the sweep attempt from Shackleford.
Mahomes looking to pass the guard.
Shackleford controlling Mahomes's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shackleford wants to sweep but no luck.
Mahomes trying to control the position from guard on top but Shackleford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shackleford keeping full guard, as Mahomes tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shackleford is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mahomes (0) vs (2) Shackleford
Shackleford tries to free his leg and advance position but Mahomes is retaining full guard.
Shackleford sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shackleford tries to free his leg and advance position but Mahomes is retaining full guard.
Shackleford is stalling in the full guard.
Shackleford passes Mahomes's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shackleford not doing much here.
Shackleford looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Shackleford takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Shackleford moves into full mount! Mahomes won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Mahomes (0) vs (5) Shackleford
Shackleford takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shackleford looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Shackleford looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mahomes really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mahomes tries to lock up and control but Shackleford gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Shackleford controlling from mount.
Mahomes has given up his back. Will we see Shackleford going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Mahomes (0) vs (8) Shackleford
Shackleford trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Mahomes doesn't escape.
Shackleford is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Mahomes defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mahomes (2) vs (8) Shackleford
Mahomes wants to control from the top but Shackleford keeps moving.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mahomes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shackleford is keeping the position for now.
Shackleford managing to control the position.
Mahomes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Shackleford keeping moving, preventing Mahomes from controlling successfully.
Shackleford pulls Mahomes in to control the position.
Shackleford keeping full guard, as Mahomes tries to pass.
Mahomes trying to control but Shackleford is working from the bottom.
Mahomes is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Shackleford is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mahomes being controlled here momentarily.
Mahomes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mahomes wants to control from the top but Shackleford keeps moving.
Mahomes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shackleford is controlling Mahomes's posture.
Shackleford keeping moving, preventing Mahomes from controlling successfully.
Mahomes tries to free his leg and advance position but Shackleford is retaining full guard.
Shackleford lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mahomes (2) vs (10) Shackleford
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Shackleford 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.
Shackleford is continuing to stall.
Mahomes wants to sweep here but Shackleford controlling him for the moment.
Shackleford slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Mahomes (2) vs (13) Shackleford
Shackleford tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mahomes's legs.
Shackleford controls the position.
Mahomes prevents Shackleford from moving into mount.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Mahomes is being controlled here.
Shackleford looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Shackleford is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mahomes has escaped the position, nice work there.
Shackleford tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Mahomes is trying to escape the position but Shackleford is controlling the position.
Shackleford has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Mahomes! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mahomes (2) vs (15) Shackleford
Shackleford wants to take Mahomes's back here but Mahomes is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Shackleford with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Shackleford wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Mahomes has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Mahomes (2) vs (18) Shackleford
Shackleford looking for the choke but no joy.
Shackleford is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Mahomes won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Shackleford off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Godric Shackleford! |
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Event:
TWGC 19 (155lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Dec 03, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Augustine Tupper (ranked 7472 p4p, 0 weight class) and Godric Shackleford (ranked 7238 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Augustine Tupper! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Godric Shackleford!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Shackleford closes the distance and clinches.
Tupper changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shackleford fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Shackleford has managed to clinch.
Shackleford is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tupper pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Shackleford gets control of Tupper's arms and successfully pulls guard. Shackleford will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Tupper trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tupper stands and throws Shackleford's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tupper (3) vs (0) Shackleford
Shackleford prevents Tupper from improving position.
Tupper tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tupper looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shackleford tries to bench press Tupper off him but Tupper keeps the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shackleford can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tupper tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tupper tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tupper has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tupper trying to control the position but Shackleford is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shackleford struggling a bit here.
Shackleford is trying to get back to half guard.
Shackleford prevents Tupper from improving position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupper looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Shackleford is looking for a sweep.
Shackleford really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tupper. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shackleford is not content to let Tupper control the position.
Shackleford is trying to control Tupper's posture but Tupper avoids it.
Tupper wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shackleford keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shackleford isn't going anywhere.
Shackleford is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Shackleford is doing well to control the position and prevent Tupper from advancing to side control.
Tupper is looking for a kimura here.
Shackleford is controlling Tupper's trapped leg to prevent Tupper from advancing to side control.
Tupper wants to free his trapped foot but Shackleford is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Shackleford is refusing to be controlled, as Tupper sits in half guard.
Tupper trying to pass the guard but Shackleford defending well.
Shackleford keeping hold of Tupper's head, controlling as best he can.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tupper wants to work for an arm triangle but Shackleford is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tupper 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.
Shackleford wants to get back to full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tupper trying to mount his opponent but Shackleford defends it.
Tupper passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Shackleford! Score +3 for passing guard: Tupper (6) vs (0) Shackleford
Shackleford tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tupper is trying to take his opponent's back.
Tupper is working hard here to advance position.
Tupper trying to control but Shackleford is having none of it.
Shackleford looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Tupper (9) vs (0) Shackleford
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Shackleford tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Tupper pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Tupper tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tupper is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Shackleford to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Shackleford shrugs it off.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Shackleford tries to lock up and control but Tupper gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tupper wants to take Shackleford's back but he can't do it this time.
Shackleford really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Shackleford controls the position.
Shackleford is looking to get to half guard.
Tupper goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Shackleford is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tupper (9) vs (2) Shackleford
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Shackleford not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tupper keeping full guard, as Shackleford tries to pass.
Shackleford slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tupper keeping full guard, as Shackleford tries to pass.
Shackleford stopping the sweep attempt from Tupper.
Shackleford must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shackleford advances to half guard.
Shackleford prevents Tupper from improving his position.
Shackleford stalling.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Shackleford's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Shackleford tries to pass to full mount but Tupper defends it.
Tupper tries to roll over but Shackleford keeps him under control.
Shackleford seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Shackleford is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tupper defends it well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Shackleford is taking a breather. Tupper 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.
Shackleford is trying to work for a kimura but Tupper is defending well.
Tupper tries to get to full guard but Shackleford has control of the leg.
Shackleford seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tupper has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shackleford is working away from the top position though.
Tupper wants to get back to full guard.
Shackleford perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tupper is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Shackleford seems content to control.
Tupper looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tupper is breathing heavily.
Shackleford is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Tupper is looking to improve his position.
Shackleford looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Shackleford tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tupper knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Shackleford trying to control the pace.
Shackleford trying to mount his opponent but Tupper defends it.
Tupper gets back to full guard.
Tupper can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shackleford controls the pace.
Shackleford stopping the sweep attempt from Tupper.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tupper can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shackleford controls the pace.
Tupper working for a triangle but Shackleford defends it easily.
Shackleford is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tupper takes the fight on points by 9 to 2. |
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Event:
TWGC 19 (155lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Godric Shackleford (ranked 7133 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Dos Oliviera (ranked 2437 p4p, 243 weight class). Dos Oliviera has chosen Black Hole Sun as his entrance music. Paulo Dos Oliviera is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Godric Shackleford! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Paulo Dos Oliviera!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Shackleford closes the distance and pushes Dos Oliviera back into the cage.
Dos Oliviera is fighting off a takedown attempt but Shackleford is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Dos Oliviera to the mat. Dos Oliviera regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shackleford (2) vs (0) Dos Oliviera
Shackleford being controlled here momentarily.
Shackleford looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dos Oliviera escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shackleford gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dos Oliviera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shackleford doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shackleford manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dos Oliviera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shackleford can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shackleford trying to control but Dos Oliviera is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shackleford wants to pass the guard but Dos Oliviera is keeping the position.
Shackleford 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Oliviera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shackleford defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shackleford looking to pass the guard.
Shackleford controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Shackleford has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dos Oliviera is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shackleford pushing down on Dos Oliviera's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Shackleford is thwarting Dos Oliviera's attempts to control the position.
Shackleford performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dos Oliviera trying to control but Shackleford postures up.
Shackleford knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dos Oliviera on the ground.
Still in half guard, Shackleford seems content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shackleford passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Shackleford (5) vs (0) Dos Oliviera
Dos Oliviera is working to get back to half guard.
Dos Oliviera is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Shackleford controlling his opponent.
Dos Oliviera is looking to get to half guard.
Shackleford looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Shackleford wants to take his opponent's back but Dos Oliviera doesn't allow it.
Dos Oliviera is working to get back to half guard.
Shackleford looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Oliviera tries to lock up and control but Shackleford gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Shackleford looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dos Oliviera really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Shackleford wants to take Dos Oliviera's back here but Dos Oliviera is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Shackleford controlling from the full mount.
Dos Oliviera stops Shackleford from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Shackleford looking for a guillotine from mount but Dos Oliviera is having none of it.
Dos Oliviera working to try and regain half guard.
Shackleford goes for an armbar but Dos Oliviera turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Dos Oliviera. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shackleford (5) vs (2) Dos Oliviera
Dos Oliviera wants to pass the guard but Shackleford is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Oliviera wants to control from the top but Shackleford keeps moving.
Shackleford looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dos Oliviera is one step ahead there.
Dos Oliviera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shackleford is keeping the position for now.
Dos Oliviera advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Shackleford (5) vs (5) Dos Oliviera
Shackleford prevents Dos Oliviera from moving into mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dos Oliviera wants to control but Shackleford is keeping him busy.
Dos Oliviera tries to advance to mount but Shackleford denies him.
Dos Oliviera trying to control the action but Shackleford is working from the bottom.
Dos Oliviera goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Shackleford has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dos Oliviera but great work by Shackleford. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Shackleford (9) vs (5) Dos Oliviera
Shackleford moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Dos Oliviera wants to control but Shackleford postures up.
Shackleford controls the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dos Oliviera is trying to improve his position.
Shackleford taking a breather here.
Shackleford wants to control but Dos Oliviera is keeping him busy.
Dos Oliviera is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Dos Oliviera's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shackleford is trying to get an arm triangle but Dos Oliviera is defending well.
Dos Oliviera being controlled for a moment.
Dos Oliviera gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Shackleford (11) vs (5) Dos Oliviera
Shackleford looking to secure an arm triangle but Dos Oliviera defends it well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Shackleford working for a submission but Dos Oliviera is keeping him at bay.
Dos Oliviera wants to control but Shackleford is having none of it.
Dos Oliviera manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Dos Oliviera actively working from the bottom here.
Shackleford content to control rather than advance.
Shackleford is looking to advance position but Dos Oliviera won't allow it.
Shackleford is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dos Oliviera! Score +3 for passing guard: Shackleford (14) vs (5) Dos Oliviera
Shackleford sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dos Oliviera can't escape the position.
Shackleford looking to control and managing it successfully.
Shackleford fails to move to back control.
Dos Oliviera bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shackleford (14) vs (7) Dos Oliviera
Dos Oliviera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shackleford swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dos Oliviera trying to control but Shackleford is working from the bottom.
Dos Oliviera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dos Oliviera is still trying to improve position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dos Oliviera trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Shackleford manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shackleford (16) vs (7) Dos Oliviera
Dos Oliviera looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dos Oliviera looks winded!
Shackleford is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dos Oliviera keeping moving, preventing Shackleford from controlling successfully.
Shackleford looking to pass the guard.
Dos Oliviera looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shackleford is stalling in the full guard.
Dos Oliviera is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shackleford is aware though and is defending well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Shackleford is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Shackleford trying to control the position from guard on top but Dos Oliviera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dos Oliviera keeping full guard, as Shackleford tries to pass.
Dos Oliviera has his foot on Shackleford's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shackleford works his way back into a safe position though.
Shackleford controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dos Oliviera escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shackleford gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shackleford is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Shackleford has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Dos Oliviera working for a triangle but Shackleford defends it easily.
Shackleford content to stall in guard here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Shackleford wants to pass the guard but Dos Oliviera is keeping the position.
Dos Oliviera is trying to control the position but Shackleford postures up.
We've been informed that Dos Oliviera has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Shackleford pushing down on Dos Oliviera's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Shackleford is thwarting Dos Oliviera's attempts to control the position.
Shackleford prevents Dos Oliviera from improving his position.
Shackleford is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dos Oliviera defends it well.
Dos Oliviera is trying to get back to full guard.
Dos Oliviera moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Shackleford is pushing down on Dos Oliviera's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dos Oliviera is fighting to maintain full guard but Shackleford has managed to sneak the leg through.
Shackleford with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dos Oliviera won't allow Shackleford to pass to mount.
Shackleford is looking for submissions but instead, Dos Oliviera has regained full guard.
Shackleford content to stall in guard here.
Shackleford trying to control but Dos Oliviera is working from the bottom.
Dos Oliviera is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Dos Oliviera is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dos Oliviera keeping full guard, as Shackleford tries to pass.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dos Oliviera looking for a guillotine here but Shackleford defends easily.
Shackleford sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dos Oliviera working for a triangle but Shackleford defends it easily.
Shackleford tries to free his leg and advance position but Dos Oliviera is retaining full guard.
Shackleford trying to control but Dos Oliviera is working from the bottom.
Shackleford tries to free his leg and advance position but Dos Oliviera is retaining full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dos Oliviera looking for a guillotine here but Shackleford defends easily.
Shackleford controlling from the top position.
Shackleford looking to pass the guard.
Shackleford is working hard here to advance position.
Shackleford sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Shackleford trying to control but Dos Oliviera is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dos Oliviera is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shackleford trying to control the position from guard on top but Dos Oliviera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shackleford takes the fight on points by 16 to 7. |
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Event:
TWGC 19 (155lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between The Torrent (ranked 4891 p4p, 236 weight class) and Godric Shackleford (ranked 7119 p4p, 0 weight class). Godric Shackleford has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; The Torrent! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Godric Shackleford!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Shackleford has Torrent up against the cage in a clinch.
Torrent fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Shackleford tightens his grip and picks Torrent up, before dumping him to the ground. Torrent manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Torrent (0) vs (2) Shackleford
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shackleford stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torrent swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shackleford 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shackleford preventing the sweep.
Torrent is looking for a triangle but Shackleford pushes his legs off easily.
Shackleford is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torrent looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torrent is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shackleford defends well.
Torrent is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shackleford avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Torrent is breathing heavily.
Torrent can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shackleford controls the pace.
Shackleford is pushing down on Torrent's leg trying to pass to half guard. Torrent is fighting to maintain full guard but Shackleford has managed to sneak the leg through.
Torrent looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shackleford is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Torrent has managed to free his arm - good work.
Torrent looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shackleford is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Shackleford performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Torrent's coaches at Heart Cave (8 elites, 4 double-elites, 1 triple) have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Shackleford is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Torrent is just riding it out for now. Shackleford eventually gives up the hold.
Shackleford is taking a breather. Torrent 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.
Shackleford works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Torrent (0) vs (5) Shackleford
Torrent has given up his back. Will we see Shackleford going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Torrent (0) vs (8) Shackleford
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torrent is trying to break free.
Shackleford looking for the RNC.
Shackleford has good solid back control here.
Shackleford is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Torrent tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Shackleford prevents Torrent from getting the reversal.
Shackleford is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Torrent to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Torrent shrugs it off.
Torrent is trying to escape the mount.
Shackleford wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Torrent is looking to improve his position but Shackleford isn't that keen on the idea.
Torrent is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Shackleford has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Torrent (0) vs (11) Shackleford
Shackleford biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torrent is in bad spot here.
Shackleford biding his time, controlling Torrent.
Shackleford is looking for the choke from the back position but Torrent is controlling his hands well.
Shackleford is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Torrent has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Torrent defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Shackleford's arms.
Torrent rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Torrent looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Torrent looking for submissions off his back.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Torrent looking for submissions off his back.
Shackleford has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Torrent (0) vs (14) Shackleford
Torrent is in all sorts of trouble here.
Shackleford takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Torrent is in all sorts of trouble here.
Shackleford content just to control the position here.
Torrent really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Shackleford looking to control and managing it successfully.
Torrent is wriggling around trying to escape.
Shackleford controlling the pace for now.
Shackleford working for a submission but Torrent is keeping him at bay.
Shackleford controlling the pace for now.
Shackleford pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Shackleford looking for a guillotine from mount but Torrent is having none of it.
Shackleford prevents Torrent from getting the reversal.
Shackleford looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Torrent defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Shackleford.
Torrent sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Shackleford slows the pace down in half guard.
Shackleford wants to pass to mount but Torrent is defending the position.
Shackleford trying to control the pace.
Shackleford works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Torrent (0) vs (17) Shackleford
Torrent tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Shackleford controlling the pace for now.
Torrent really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Shackleford takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Shackleford mounts Torrent! Really nice guard pass there!
Torrent regains half guard.
Shackleford maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Torrent could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Shackleford has cracked it and Torrent is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Shackleford!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Godric Shackleford! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Shackleford works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mize tries for a takedown but Shackleford sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Shackleford throws a looping overhand right but Mize ducks down to avoid it.
Mize shoots for a takedown but Shackleford saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Shackleford clinches.
Shackleford lands with a left to the head.
Mize wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Shackleford throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mize wants to take the fight to the mat but Shackleford manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathan Mize. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shackleford lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mize can't break the clinch.
Mize jumps guard but Shackleford stands there with Mize around his waist. Mize gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shackleford.
Mize prevents a body shot from Shackleford.
A short right from Shackleford.
Mize tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shackleford just stands there and leans against the cage.
Shackleford throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mize takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Nathan Mize has been cut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shackleford just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mize's brow. #T1#
Mize dodges an elbow strike from Shackleford.
Shackleford lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mize backwards.
Mize's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC2#
Mize is rocked!
Nice body punch from Shackleford.
Shackleford throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mizes head.
Oh Mize is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shackleford managing to block the knees to the body from Mize.
Shackleford lands a damaging elbow.
Shackleford looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mize is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mize is breathing heavily.
Shackleford gets through Mize's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mize is pressed against the cage. Shackleford pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Mize! Two more big strikes from Shackleford and Mize crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Godric Shackleford!
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