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Event:
Indomitable Wills II
Date: Sep 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Nurmagoduv drops his hands momentarily and Shaw takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nurmagoduv fails with a takedown attempt.
Nurmagoduv fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shaw avoids it really well and circles away.
Nurmagoduv closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shaw circles away.
Shaw is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nurmagoduv with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Nurmagoduv. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shaw misses with a left hand #TD#
and Nurmagoduv counters with a shoot takedown. Shaw fights it but they end up in guard.
Shaw is looking to stand up but Nurmagoduv isn't so interested in that idea.
Nurmagoduv lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nurmagoduv stands up over Shaw, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Shaw utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Shaw is trying to keep Nurmagoduv in close.
Nurmagoduv trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shaw not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nurmagoduv throws a big right hand that misses.
Nurmagoduv throws a big elbow that misses.
Nurmagoduv trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nurmagoduv throws a big right hand that misses.
We've been hearing that Nurmagoduv has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Nurmagoduv 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.
Nurmagoduv scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nurmagoduv postures up in Shaw's guard and throws a big left but Shaw blocks it.
Shaw wants to get back to his feet but Nurmagoduv is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nurmagoduv trying to control but Shaw is working from the bottom.
Nurmagoduv is looking to work some ground and pound but Shaw has wrist control.#T2#
Shaw preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nurmagoduv postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Shaw utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shaw really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nurmagoduv. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nurmagoduv scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nurmagoduv makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nurmagoduv distracts Shaw with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nurmagoduv trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurmagoduv with a nice head shot there.
Nurmagoduv keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shaw's head.
Shaw avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nurmagoduv is in close to Shaw's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nurmagoduv trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Nurmagoduv lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nurmagoduv is looking to work some ground and pound but Shaw has wrist control.
Nurmagoduv lands a couple of elbows.
Nurmagoduv is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaw looks winded!
Shaw has momentary wrist control but Nurmagoduv slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nurmagoduv throwing strikes from guard but Shaw blocks nicely.
Nurmagoduv lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nurmagoduv trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nurmagoduv keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shaw's head.
Nurmagoduv keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shaw's head.
Nurmagoduv loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Nurmagoduv working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #ROC#
Shaw is rocked!
Nurmagoduv throws a big elbow that misses.
Shaw has momentary wrist control but Nurmagoduv slips an elbow through the middle.
Shaw is still in real trouble! Can Nurmagoduv finish him?
Nurmagoduv gets to his feet and stands over Shaw, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Shaw felt that one! Nurmagoduv unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Shaw from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khabib Nurmagoduv!
A very excited looking Khabib Nurmagoduv 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:
JBL 6
Date: Sep 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Shaw tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nurmagoduv paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shaw missing with a left hand there. Nurmagoduv was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shaw throws a nice looking combination but Nurmagoduv bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nurmagoduv appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nurmagoduv uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shaw.
Nurmagoduv looks for a takedown but Shaw sprawls well.
Shaw misses the jab.
Shaw throws a leg kick #TD#
and Nurmagoduv counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Shaw manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Nurmagoduv keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shaw is looking to break free of the clinch but Nurmagoduv has double underhooks.
Shaw is pressed up against the cage. Nurmagoduv has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shaw down to the mat. Shaw avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nurmagoduv looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nurmagoduv slips a straight right by Shaw.
Nurmagoduv half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
Shaw throws a big shot that misses.
Nurmagoduv uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shaw.#CL#
Shaw tries to keep at a distance but Nurmagoduv has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nurmagoduv drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Nurmagoduv. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nurmagoduv swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
Nurmagoduv is working for takedown but Shaw is calmly controlling the position for now.
Shaw prevents a takedown attempt there.
Shaw is trying to break the clinch but Nurmagoduv is controlling him.
Nurmagoduv wants to take the fight to the mat but Shaw manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nurmagoduv keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shaw's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Shaw escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3#
Shaw throws a good cross that connects.
#CUT2#
It looks like Khabib Nurmagoduv has been cut.
No joy there for Shaw, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL2#
Shaw gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nurmagoduv has Shaw pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shaw manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shaw is trying to break free.#BC#
Nurmagoduv manages to break the clinch.
Shaw lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nurmagoduv circles away quickly and effectively.
Shaw lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shaw lands with a right hand. #T4#
Shaw misses with an uppercut.
Shaw throws a jab but it's blocked by Nurmagoduv.
Henry Shaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shaw tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nurmagoduv swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nurmagoduv changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Shaw fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nurmagoduv on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shaw fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nurmagoduv checks it well.
Nurmagoduv attempts a counter takedown but Shaw avoids it well and moves away.
Shaw misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shaw defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nurmagoduv.
Shaw misses with a looping right.
Shaw ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nurmagoduv moves away.
Shaw connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A slow jab from Shaw misses its intended target.
Nurmagoduv drops down looking for a counter takedown but Shaw sprawls and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Shaw dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Khabib Nurmagoduv's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Shaw clinches up against the cage.
Nurmagoduv is working for takedown but Shaw is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC#
Nurmagoduv's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shaw falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Nurmagoduv counters with a takedown into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Nurmagoduv.
Nurmagoduv in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagoduv controls the position.
Shaw really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nurmagoduv. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nurmagoduv lands a nice forearm strike.
Sloppy strikes there by Nurmagoduv.
Nurmagoduv 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.
The strikes coming from Nurmagoduv are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T1#
Shaw is not content to let Nurmagoduv control the position.
Shaw wants to control but Nurmagoduv postures up.
Khabib Nurmagoduv overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shaw trying to remain calm as Nurmagoduv controls from the top position.
The strikes coming from Nurmagoduv are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
An elbow from Nurmagoduv crashes against the mat.
Shaw has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nurmagoduv trying to control the position but Shaw is working away.
Nurmagoduv tries to move to mount but Shaw blocks the move with his legs.
Nurmagoduv working the ground and pound.#T2#
Nurmagoduv tries to move into full mount but can't pass Shaw's legs.
Shaw dodges the ground and pound from Nurmagoduv.
Shaw is not content to let Nurmagoduv control the position.
Shaw wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Nurmagoduv tries to move into full mount but can't pass Shaw's legs.
Nurmagoduv working the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Shaw's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Nurmagoduv misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Nurmagoduv cracks Shaw with a big elbow.
Shaw avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Nurmagoduv.
Nurmagoduv connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Shaw some visible discomfort.
Shaw takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagoduv landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Nurmagoduv lands a nice forearm strike.
Shaw takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Nurmagoduv looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Shaw is avoiding damage well.
#T4#
Nurmagoduv throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Shaw works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Shaw on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Shaw pushes Nurmagoduv off looking to stand but Nurmagoduv dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagoduv takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Well, if Nurmagoduv is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Nurmagoduv sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shaw defending well though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurmagoduv lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
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!
Shaw is refusing to be controlled, as Nurmagoduv sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Nurmagoduv dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Khabib Nurmagoduv's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Nurmagoduv closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Shaw to the mat! Shaw manages to get full guard.
Nurmagoduv is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nurmagoduv throwing strikes but missing.
Shaw preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nurmagoduv 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.
Nurmagoduv working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagoduv landing with the ground and pound.
Nurmagoduv sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Nurmagoduv trying to control but Shaw is working from the bottom.
Nurmagoduv is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Shaw is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nurmagoduv loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nurmagoduv trying to control but Shaw is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shaw thuds his right hand into Nurmagoduv's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nurmagoduv moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL2#
Shaw rushes Nurmagoduv and presses him up against the cage.
Shaw tries to break the clinch but Nurmagoduv is controlling the position. #T3#
Nurmagoduv goes for a takedown attempt but Shaw pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Shaw throws a right and a left that both miss.
Henry Shaw is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shaw scores with a nice head shot.
Shaw throws a leg kick #TD#
and Nurmagoduv counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES2#
Shaw uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Nurmagoduv moves away from the strike by Shaw.
Nice takedown defense from Shaw. No joy for Nurmagoduv on that attempt. #TD#
Nurmagoduv 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nurmagoduv postures up in Shaw's guard and throws a big left but Shaw blocks it.
Nurmagoduv lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nurmagoduv throwing strikes from guard but Shaw blocks nicely. #T4#
Nurmagoduv missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nurmagoduv stays in close to Shaw's body and controls the position.
Shaw wants to stand but Nurmagoduv is controlling the position.
Nurmagoduv cracks Shaw with a solid left hand.
Nurmagoduv controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurmagoduv loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Khabib Nurmagoduv.
I think Nurmagoduv has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Henry Shaw!
Henry Shaw decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Test of Wills III
Date: Aug 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Fotherby rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shaw moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fotherby tries to clinch but Shaw is having none of it.
Fotherby tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shaw paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fotherby throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shaw is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Shaw is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fotherby.
Shaw throws a series of punches but Fotherby moves out of range.
Fotherby gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Fotherby!
#CL#
Fotherby clinches up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fotherby looking to throw knees to the head but Shaw is blocking nicely.
Shaw tries to break the clinch but Fotherby is controlling the position. #T1#
Shaw wants to get back to striking at distance but Fotherby won't allow it.
#BC#
Fotherby breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fotherby swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shaw counters with a series of strikes. Fotherby will be more careful next time no doubt.
Shaw swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fotherby.
Shaw looks to land a combination but Fotherby avoids it well.
Fotherby wants to clinch.
As Fotherby backs off Shaw throws a huge counter combo but Fotherby manages to avoid it all.
Fotherby misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fotherby sets himself, and Shaw steps forward looking for the clinch! Fotherby avoids it this time.#T2#
Fotherby lands with a nice combination. Shaw backs away looking to recover.
Fotherby throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fotherby is looking to clinch.
The fighters circling - Fotherby throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shaw rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fotherby moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fotherby wants to clinch#KD2#
and Shaw counters with a series of strikes that sends Fotherby to the canvas! Shaw follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight! #ROC2#
Fotherby is rocked!
Shaw is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Oh Fotherby is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shaw's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Fotherby is wriggling around but Shaw manages to pass to half guard.
Fotherby seems to have got his legs back now.#ES#
Fotherby makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T3#
Fotherby avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fotherby doesn't manage to clinch there - Shaw circles away.
Fotherby tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shaw paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shaw swats away the attempt to clinch by Fotherby.
Fotherby misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL#
Fotherby rushes Shaw and presses him up against the cage.#T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Shaw. #BC#
Fotherby breaks from the clinch.
Shaw swats away the attempt to clinch by Fotherby.
Fotherby's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Fotherby duly obliges.
Fotherby wants to clinch but Shaw slips to the side
and Shaw counters with a nice uppercut.
Shaw misses with a wild combination.
Fotherby is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Billy Fotherby will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Fotherby tries to grapple but his opponent circles #KD2#
and Shaw counters with a series of strikes that sends Fotherby to the canvas! Shaw follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
Fotherby working a defensive guard here.
Shaw throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fotherby throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fotherby throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#T1#
Fotherby wants to get back to his feet but Shaw is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Shaw looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shaw misses with a wild combination.
Fotherby fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shaw throws a counter combo.
A combination from Shaw does no damage.
Fotherby fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shaw throws a counter combo.
Fotherby tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Fotherby fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shaw shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fotherby pinned against the cage. Fotherby gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A low kick from Shaw misses
and Fotherby counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fotherby is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fotherby fails to land with a series of punches.
Shaw misses with a double jab.
#T3#
Fotherby tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shaw manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fotherby tries to clinch up.
Shaw throws a counter combo.
A right-left combo lands from Fotherby.
Fotherby closes the distance looking to clinch
and Shaw counters with a two punch combo.
Henry Shaw seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fotherby is looking to clinch.
Shaw swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fotherby counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Shaw enables Fotherby to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Shaw manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fotherby 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.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fotherby throws a strike but Shaw rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Shaw throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shaw engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Shaw throws a big elbow that misses.
We've been informed that Shaw has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Shaw must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shaw trying to control the position from guard on top but Fotherby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shaw stops Fotherby from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Shaw showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Fotherby's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Fotherby duly obliges.
Shaw avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As Fotherby backs off Shaw throws a huge counter combo but Fotherby manages to avoid it all.
Fotherby scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fotherby misses with a series of wild punches.
Fotherby looks to land a combination but Shaw avoids it well.
Fotherby moves in looking to clinch but Shaw pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fotherby tries to clinch but Shaw moves out of range.
Shaw lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#KD2#
Oooh a lovely combination from Shaw sends Fotherby down but not out. Shaw dives into side control looking to finish.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The strikes coming from Shaw are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Henry Shaw has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Shaw wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fotherby keeps working. #SUB2#
Shaw tries for a kimura but Fotherby is defending well.
Shaw controlling from side mount. #SUB2#
Shaw goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Fotherby has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Shaw but great work by Fotherby.
The strikes coming from Fotherby are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T2#
Fotherby prevents Shaw from escaping the position.
Fotherby throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Fotherby creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Shaw sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Fotherby controls the position from side control.
Shaw wants to control but Fotherby postures up.
Fotherby scores with punches from side control. #T3#
Shaw struggling a bit here.
Shaw pushes Fotherby away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Fotherby gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Fotherby decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Fotherby wants to clinch up but Shaw keeps it at a distance.
Shaw throws a counter combo.
Fotherby tries to clinch up.
Fotherby misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shaw circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fotherby takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Fotherby wants to clinch.
Shaw unleashes a big counter combination but Fotherby bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fotherby tries to clinch but Shaw is having none of it.
Fotherby shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shaw throws a series of punches but Fotherby avoids them all with ease.
Fotherby moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fotherby is looking to clinch but Shaw is avoiding it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Billy Fotherby.
I think Fotherby has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Billy Fotherby!
An out of breath Billy Fotherby thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Test of Wills II
Date: Jul 28, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Rodrigues clinches up with Shaw and pushes him back against the cage.
Rodrigues looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#BC2#
Shaw pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rodrigues darts in looking for a takedown but Shaw gets double underhooks and turns Rodrigues into the cage.
As Rodrigues backs off Shaw throws a huge counter combo but Rodrigues manages to avoid it all.
Rodrigues is looking to clinch but Shaw is avoiding it.
Shaw unleashes a big counter combination but Rodrigues bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nice sprawl there from Shaw as Rodrigues shoots in.
Shaw unleashes a big counter combination but Rodrigues bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rodrigues fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shaw throws a counter combo.
Shaw tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shaw misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rodrigues shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shaw pinned against the cage. Shaw gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Rodrigues. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shaw staying out of range there.
Despite the aggression on Shaw's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rodrigues swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shaw counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Paulo Rodrigues has been cut.#T1#
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Rodrigues got wobbled bad by a big combination! Shaw presses forward with punches and knees until Rodrigues stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Rodrigues closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Shaw!
An out of breath Henry Shaw thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Porter is looking to clinch but Shaw is avoiding it.
Porter has a takedown stuffed.
No joy there for Shaw, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shaw fails to land with a series of punches.
Porter fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porter shoots in for a takedown but Shaw shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Faustino Porter. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Shaw moves into range and clinches up with Porter.
Shaw wants to break free but Porter has control.
#T1#
Shaw on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shaw working hard to break the clinch.
Shaw is trying to break the clinch but Porter has him pressed against the cage.
Shaw is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Porter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Porter is defended easily by Shaw.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shaw scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT2#
It looks like Faustino Porter has been cut.#TD#
Porter scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.#T3#
Shaw wants to get back to his feet but Porter drags him back down.#SUB#
Porter goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Shaw has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Porter but great work by Shaw.
Porter is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Shaw goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Porter has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Shaw but great work by Porter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Porter throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Shaw defending against the ground and pound. #T4#
Shaw tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Porter raining down hammerfists from mount.
Porter thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Porter lands a couple of good shots and Shaw has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shaw has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Porter.#SUB#
Porter working for a choke but Shaw is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Faustino Porter will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Faustino Porter's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Porter gets a double leg takedown into Shaw's guard.#ES2#
Shaw pushes Porter off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw misses with a two punch combination.
#TD#
Porter scores with a takedown into Shaw's guard.
Porter throws a big right hand that misses.
Porter might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Porter throwing strikes from guard but Shaw blocks nicely. #ES2#
Shaw pushes Porter off and scrambles back to his feet.
Porter fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Shaw clinches up with Porter and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Porter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2#
Shaw throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Porter.
Porter misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shaw scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Faustino Porter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Porter fails with a takedown attempt.
Shaw is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Faustino Porter. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
No luck for Shaw with that takedown attempt.
Porter tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Shaw manages to circle out of the way.
Porter tries to clinch there but Shaw circles away.
#CL#
Porter closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Porter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Porter misses with a takedown attempt - Shaw sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shaw throws a nice looking combination but Porter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD#
Porter fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Shaw sprawls well initially but Porter persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Shaw has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Porter is on him like a limpet, forcing Shaw back against the cage.
Shaw has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shaw is trying to push Porter away but Porter has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Shaw showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Faustino Porter's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Porter closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shaw circles away.
Shaw unleashes a big counter combination but Porter bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Porter fails with a takedown attempt.
Porter closes the distance and clinches up with Shaw, looking for a takedown. Porter pushes Shaw against the cage but Shaw circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Faustino Porter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shaw fails with a takedown attempt.
Porter really is a fat lump.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porter fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shaw is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Shaw has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Horrible takedown attempt by Porter or perhaps it was just good defense by Shaw, which made it look bad.
Porter closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shaw circles away.
Shaw throws a counter combo.
A lazy left from Shaw finds it's target.
Porter closes the distance looking to clinch
and Shaw counters with a straight that turns Porter's legs to rubber! Shaw pushes forward with more strikes and Porter goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Shaw!
A very excited looking Henry Shaw 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 14, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
closes the distance and pushes Shaw back into the cage.#TD#
has hold of one of Shaw's legs. Shaw is fighting the takedown attempt but gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Shaw uses the cage to get back to his feet.
throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shaw darts in looking for a takedown but gets double underhooks and turns Shaw into the cage.
seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Shaw throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
is looking to counter the offense by Shaw and move into the clinch.
Henry Shaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shaw fails to land the takedown.
misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shaw.
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!
avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shaw throws a nice looking combination but bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Shaw.
No luck for Shaw with that takedown attempt.
Eddy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Shaw.#T1#
Shaw fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shaw misses with a low kick.
throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Shaw lands with a good body shot.
Shaw works over 's head and body with a nice combination.
Shaw fails to land with a series of punches.
seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
stuffs the takedown.
wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Shaw or perhaps it was just good defense by , which made it look bad.
Shaw looks winded!
misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shaw wants to counter with a clinch but pushes him away.#T2##CL#
closes the distance and clinches.
drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shaw gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
tries to stand and escape but Shaw is controlling the position. #SUB#
is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SU#
decides to stand up.
Shaw moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Eddy has been cut.#T3#
Shaw is trying hard to land a takedown here. sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A combination from does no damage.
Shaw rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shaw fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shaw tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shaw with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and moves into the clinch.
goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shaw prevents it.
changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shaw fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T4#
avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shaw shoots in looking for a takedown. tries to sprawl out of it but Shaw keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Shaw scores with a jab to the body.
Shaw listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Shaw fails to land with a series of punches.
dodges the punch combination from Shaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Henry Shaw will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eddy 's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
looks to land a combination but Shaw avoids it well.
Shaw moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and wants it to stay on the feet.
As Shaw tries to get set, tries to push him back and clinch up but Shaw manages to avoid the attempt.
fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Shaw gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
wants to stand but Shaw is controlling his posture from full guard.
slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
stands up out of the half guard.
Shaw tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Shaw throws a leg kick but checks it.
Shaw goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Shaw moves in looking to clinch but pushes him off.
seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shaw is breathing heavily.#TD#
shoots in and bounces Shaw off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Shaw has a closed guard, preventing from standing up. #T2#
is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
wants to get up but he can't break Shaw's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
throwing strikes from guard but Shaw blocks nicely.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Shaw misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shaw works over 's head and body with a nice combination.#T3#
Shaw swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shaw is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD#
looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
controlling from the top position. #T4#
makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
throws a strike but Shaw rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
has his hands on Shaw's head, controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Henry Shaw will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Eddy 's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Shaw throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
is looking to counter punch.
Shaw swinging wildly here.
Shaw looks for a takedown but sprawls well.
Shaw misses with a body kick.
Shaw throws a leg kick but sees it coming and moves out of range.
was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Shaw tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw fails with the takedown#CL#
and counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Shaw takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shaw is defending well.#T1#
Shaw looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shaw will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shaw throws a right hand that ducks under and follows up with a left that also avoids with ease.
tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Shaw manages to circle out of the way.
fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shaw manages to avoid it.
Shaw throws a one two combo.
#CL2#
Shaw moves into the clinch.
wants to take the fight to the mat but Shaw manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Shaw tries to break free but pushes him back against the cage.
changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shaw fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddy . That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2##TD#
shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
lands some shots froms side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
scoring with punches from side control. #SUB#
working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
throws a strike aimed at the side of Shaw's head but Shaw avoids it well.#T3#
works to advance to full mount. Shaw defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Shaw tries to lock up and control but gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Shaw is in a horrible position here. smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#SU#
stands up from mount. Strange move.
Nice sprawl there from as Shaw shoots in.
Shaw just manages to avoid a counter high kick from.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from , right into the meat.
A combination from Shaw does no damage.
with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A clash of legs there as Shaw blocks the low kick.
Shaw dodges the punch combination from .
#T4#
slips a jab and a cross from Shaw.
misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shaw swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
digs a good body shot into Shaw's ribs.
ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shaw moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some wild striking there from Shaw.
throws a right and a left that Shaw avoids nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eddy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Shaw has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Henry Shaw!
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