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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Shaffer has his takedown stuffed
and Watson counters with a left and a right that stings Shaffer.
Watson tries to clinch there but Shaffer circles away.
As Watson looks to move away, Shaffer throws a big counter combo but Watson just gets out of the way.
Watson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT2#
It looks like Gil Shaffer has been cut.#CL2#
Watson moves into the clinch successfully.
Watson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shaffer could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Shaffer.
Shaffer avoiding damage.
Watson wants to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson wants to get back to striking at distance but Shaffer won't allow it.
#BC#
Shaffer breaks the clinch.
Shaffer takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#T1#
Shaffer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shaffer wants it to stay on the feet.
Shaffer went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Watson shoots in looking for a takedown. Shaffer tries to sprawl out of it but Watson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shaffer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Watson fails with the takedown#CL#
and Shaffer counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gil Shaffer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carl Watson.#BC#
Shaffer breaks from the clinch.
Shaffer stuffs the takedown attempt from Watson. Watson gets slowly back to his feet.
Shaffer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Watson.
Shaffer seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T2#
Watson wants to clinch#TD#
and Shaffer counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Shaffer prevents Watson from standing back up.
#SUB#
Watson is defending against the submission attempts here by Shaffer.
Nice strikes from Shaffer there.
Shaffer prevents Watson from improving his position.
Shaffer working over Watson with some ground and pound. Watson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Shaffer is trying for a kimura here. Watson looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Shaffer wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gil Shaffer!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Bon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT2#
It looks like Gil Shaffer has been cut.
Shaffer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bon.#ROC2#
Shaffer is rocked!
Bon lands a brutal uppercut that launches Shaffer off his feet! Shaffer tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bork Bon!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 16, 2018 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Horrible takedown attempt by Shaffer or perhaps it was just good defense by Jones Jr, which made it look bad.
Jones Jr steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Shaffer.
Shaffer with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Jones Jr counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jones Jr.
Jones Jr connects with a nasty looking knee right to Shaffer's face.
#CUT2#
It looks like Gil Shaffer has been cut.
Jones Jr utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Shaffer is breathing heavily.
Jones Jr working the clinch nicely. Shaffer is working for position but Jones Jr cracks him with a big knee to the head! Shaffer crumples up against the cage and Jones Jr lands two more shots before the ref can save Shaffer! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Jordan Jones Jr!
Jordan Jones Jr thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Boucher shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shaffer sprawls well. Shaffer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Boucher gets slowly back to his feet.
Shaffer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Boucher sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Boucher goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Boucher scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT2#
It looks like Gil Shaffer has been cut.
Shaffer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Boucher's waist but Boucher gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shaffer off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boucher throws a series of strikes that have Shaffer backpedaling.
Boucher keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gil Shaffer. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Boucher has Shaffer up against the cage in a clinch.
#T1#
Shaffer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Boucher is defending well for now.
Shaffer wants to stall.
Boucher working hard to break the clinch.
Shaffer really is a fat lump.
Shaffer trying to stall but Boucher improves his position.
Shaffer letting Boucher take a breather here.#BC#
Shaffer manages to break the clinch.
Shaffer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shaffer attempts a counter takedown but Boucher avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Boucher instigates a clinch. #T2##BC#
Shaffer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Shaffer looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Boucher is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shaffer stops Boucher from getting back to his feet.
#SUB#
Shaffer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Boucher is just riding it out for now. Shaffer eventually gives up the hold.
Shaffer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Boucher works his way to full guard. Good work.
Shaffer chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Shaffer throwing strikes from guard but Boucher blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Boucher is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shaffer defends well.
Shaffer is looking to stand up but Boucher won't let him. #SU#
Shaffer decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Boucher closes the distance but Shaffer moves to the side #TD#
and Shaffer counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES2#
Boucher makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Boucher throws the kick towards the body but Shaffer avoids it.
Boucher shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shaffer as he avoids it easily.
Shaffer lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Shaffer throws a solid leg kick but Boucher takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shaffer.#T4#
Boucher throws a head kick but Shaffer moves out of range.
Boucher looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shaffer is fending him off so far but Boucher persists. Nope, Shaffer circles away and we're back to standing.
Boucher looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boucher has his takedown stuffed
and Shaffer counters with a two punch combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Boucher looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
Shaffer closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES2#
Boucher sneaks out the side door and pushes Shaffer away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brandon Boucher will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gil Shaffer's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Boucher tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shaffer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boucher tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boucher closes the distance and clinches up with Shaffer, looking for a takedown. Boucher pushes Shaffer against the cage but Shaffer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shaffer shoots in but Boucher avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Shaffer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Boucher as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaffer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shaffer wants it to stay on the feet.
Boucher shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gil Shaffer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Boucher.#T1##CL#
Boucher tries to keep at a distance but Shaffer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Shaffer stalls.
Boucher tries to break the clinch but Shaffer is controlling the position. #TD#
Shaffer has picked Boucher up - he's going for a ride! Shaffer dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES2#
Boucher kicks Shaffer off and gets back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Boucher is defended easily by Shaffer.
Shaffer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shaffer wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Shaffer 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.
Shaffer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boucher is breathing heavily.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shaffer is looking to stand up but Boucher won't let him.
Shaffer landing with the ground and pound.
Shaffer postures up and lands a big shot to Boucher's brow.
Shaffer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Boucher trying to strike off his back.
Shaffer tries to stand but Boucher is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boucher looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shaffer is one step ahead there.
Shaffer postures up and lands a big shot to Boucher's brow.
Shaffer tries to stand but Boucher is controlling from the bottom.
Shaffer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Boucher's head.#T3#
Shaffer landing some decent shots from guard.
Shaffer would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Shaffer throws a big right hand that misses. #SU#
Shaffer gets to his feet - Boucher follows without any prompting.
Boucher misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Boucher shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Shaffer darts in looking for a takedown but Boucher gets double underhooks and turns Shaffer into the cage.
Boucher is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Boucher lands a glancing blow to the side of Shaffer's head.#T4#
Boucher misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Boucher shoots in for a double leg but Shaffer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shaffer seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Boucher moves in looking to clinch but Shaffer pushes him off.
Boucher fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boucher wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gil Shaffer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gil Shaffer's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Shaffer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boucher.
Shaffer tries to counter with a takedown but Boucher is quick to defend against it.
Boucher pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shaffer throws a big counter combination but Boucher scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Horrible takedown attempt by Shaffer or perhaps it was just good defense by Boucher, which made it look bad.
Boucher tries for a takedown but Shaffer circles away easily#CL#
and Shaffer moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Shaffer manages to break the clinch.
Shaffer darts in looking for a takedown but Boucher gets double underhooks and turns Shaffer into the cage.
Boucher wants to clinch but Shaffer slips to the side#TD#
and Shaffer counters with a single leg into guard. Boucher didn't expect that. #ES2#
Boucher has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Shaffer off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Gil Shaffer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1##TD#
Boucher gets caught flat footed, as Shaffer shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Shaffer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boucher works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shaffer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Shaffer works over Boucher with some ground and pound from guard.
Shaffer postures up and lands a big shot to Boucher's brow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boucher tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boucher is controlling Shaffer's posture.
Boucher preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shaffer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Shaffer is working Boucher over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Shaffer with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Boucher is trying to keep Shaffer in close.
Shaffer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Shaffer throws a big right hand that misses.
Shaffer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Boucher's head.
Shaffer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Boucher's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shaffer wanted to stand there but Boucher had control of the position.
Shaffer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shaffer would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Boucher looking for a sweep. Not yet Boucher, not yet.
Shaffer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shaffer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Shaffer lands a couple of elbows.#T3#
Shaffer lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Boucher looking for a sweep. Not yet Boucher, not yet.
Shaffer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Boucher has a closed guard, preventing Shaffer from standing up.
Shaffer postures up in Boucher's guard and throws a big left but Boucher blocks it. #SU#
Boucher is working an open guard so Shaffer takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Boucher. No joy for Shaffer on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gil Shaffer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boucher shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boucher misses the shot to the body.
As Boucher looks to move away, Shaffer throws a big counter combo but Boucher just gets out of the way.
Boucher shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shaffer but Shaffer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shaffer wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T4#
Nice takedown defense from Boucher. No joy for Shaffer on that attempt. #CL2#
Boucher moves into range and clinches up with Shaffer.#BC#
Shaffer breaks the clinch.
Gil Shaffer is winning the standup battle so far.
Shaffer swats away the attempt to clinch by Boucher.
Shaffer shoots for a takedown but Boucher saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Boucher shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shaffer but Shaffer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gil Shaffer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Shaffer 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gil Shaffer!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Desmarais is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Desmarais misses with a head kick.
Shaffer tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Desmarais manages to circle out of the way.
Desmarais throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Shaffer counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Shaffer goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Desmarais has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Shaffer but great work by Desmarais.
Shaffer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shaffer prevents Desmarais from improving position.
Desmarais controlling the position.
Desmarais prevents Shaffer from escaping the position.
Desmarais content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Desmarais wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shaffer keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaffer is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Desmarais wants to control but Shaffer is keeping him busy. #T1#
Desmarais staying calm.
Shaffer is trying to get back to half guard.
Desmarais is looking to take a break and control but Shaffer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shaffer really is a fat lump.
Shaffer tries to improve position but can't. #SU2#
Desmarais stands up and beckons Shaffer to his feet.
Desmarais scores with a punch to the head.
Shaffer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Desmarais defends it nicely.#T2#
Desmarais moves in looking to clinch but Shaffer pushes him off.
Shaffer seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Desmarais throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Shaffer counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Shaffer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Desmarais doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shaffer. #SUB#
Shaffer 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.
Desmarais keeping hold of Shaffer's head, controlling as best he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nice strikes from Shaffer there. #T3#
Desmarais regains full guard. Nicely done.
Shaffer throws a big right hand that misses.
Shaffer content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SU#
Shaffer stands up and waves to Desmarais to follow him.
Shaffer blocks a leg kick.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shaffer is trying to break the clinch but Desmarais has him pressed against the cage. #TD#
Shaffer has hold of one of Desmarais's legs. Desmarais is fighting the takedown attempt but Shaffer gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SU#
Shaffer stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Shaffer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CUT2#
It looks like Gil Shaffer has been cut.
Desmarais misses with a head kick.
Shaffer throws a big counter combination but Desmarais scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Desmarais lands a brutal head kick. Shaffer looks out on his feet and Desmarais throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Guy Desmarais!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Pepe tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shaffer defends well and Pepe ends up having to push Shaffer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Shaffer feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Shaffer drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Shaffer stands up over Pepe, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Shaffer wanted to stand there but Pepe had control of the position. #SU#
Shaffer stands up and waves to Pepe to follow him. #TD#
Shaffer shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pepe is trying to defend but Shaffer finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Shaffer is nestled in close to Pepe, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Shaffer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Shaffer working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T1##SUB#
Shaffer seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Shaffer is working for a kimura but Pepe is defending it quite comfortably.
Pepe trying to hold on to Shaffer's head to control him but Shaffer postures up.
#SUB#
Shaffer seems to be working for a kimura but Pepe defends the submission attempt.
Shaffer lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Shaffer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pepe is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Pepe is defending against the submission attempts here by Shaffer.
#T2#
Pepe is trying to get back to full guard.
Pepe manages to get to full guard.
Shaffer tries to stand but Pepe is controlling from the bottom.
Shaffer stops Pepe from standing up.
Shaffer has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Pepe is proving hard to escape from.
Pepe is trying to keep Shaffer in close.
Pepe has momentary wrist control but Shaffer slips an elbow through the middle.#T3#
Shaffer throwing strikes but missing.
Shaffer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Shaffer postures up in Pepe's guard and throws a big left but Pepe blocks it.
Pepe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shaffer 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.#SUB2#
Shaffer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Shaffer could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Pepe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shaffer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pepe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pepe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pepe looks winded!
Shaffer is looking to stand up but Pepe won't let him. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shaffer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pepe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shaffer as he avoids it easily.
Pepe with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Shaffer counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Pepe pushes Shaffer off and gets back to his feet.
Gil Shaffer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Pepe.#TD#
Shaffer bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Shaffer wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pepe, who protects the arm well.
Pepe is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Shaffer is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pepe knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Check out the look on Shaffer's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gil Shaffer dominated that round.
That's time! Shaffer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Shaffer scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Pepe wants to get back to his feet.
Shaffer lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Shaffer 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.
#SUB#
Shaffer is trying to work for a kimura but Pepe is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Shaffer is looking for a kimura but Pepe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shaffer to get the leverage.
Shaffer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pepe's head. #SUB#
Shaffer 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.
Pepe wants to control but Shaffer is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1##SUB#
Shaffer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Shaffer is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#SUB#
Shaffer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Shaffer blocks the strikes from Pepe.
Pepe manages to get to full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pepe holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shaffer lands a couple of elbows.
Pepe has a closed guard, preventing Shaffer from standing up.
Shaffer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shaffer wants to stand but Pepe is controlling his posture from full guard.
Pepe is pulling down on Shaffer's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Shaffer blocks a head kick by Pepe.
Pepe tries to clinch #TD#
and Shaffer decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pepe's guard.#ES2#
Pepe wriggles free and stands up.
Pepe is breathing heavily.#T3##TD#
Shaffer scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES2#
Pepe bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#TD2#
Pepe closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Shaffer's guard.#ES#
Shaffer pushes Pepe off and scrambles back to his feet.
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!
The fight stays on the outside here - Pepe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shaffer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pepe sprawls well. Pepe wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shaffer gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
Pepe leaves Shaffer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pepe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL2#
Pepe clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Pepe jumps guard.
#SUB2#
Shaffer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Pepe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pepe.
Pepe misses with a takedown attempt - Shaffer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shaffer tries to counter with a takedown but Pepe is quick to defend against it.
Pepe lands with a right hand.
Gil Shaffer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pepe tries to close the distance and clinch but Shaffer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shaffer seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD#
Shaffer shoots in and gets a takedown into Pepe's guard.
Shaffer preventing the sweep.
Shaffer content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pepe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Pepe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shaffer cracks Pepe with a solid left hand.
Pepe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pepe is trying to control the position but Shaffer postures up.
Shaffer works over Pepe with some ground and pound from guard.#SU#
Shaffer decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Pepe, up you get!
Pepe finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pepe or perhaps it was just good defense by Shaffer, which made it look bad.
Gil Shaffer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Pepe.
Pepe tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shaffer defends well and Pepe ends up having to push Shaffer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Pepe enables Shaffer to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Pepe manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Shaffer's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Shaffer working some strikes from top position.
Shaffer scoring with punches to the head and body.
Shaffer would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Shaffer's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SU#
Shaffer stands up from Pepe's guard - Shaffer perhaps looking for a knockout.
Shaffer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pepe.
Shaffer is looking to counter the offense by Pepe and move into the clinch.
Shaffer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pepe checks it well. #T3##TD#
Shaffer shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pepe napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Gil Shaffer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Shaffer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Shaffer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pepe on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #SUB#
Shaffer is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pepe knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Shaffer misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#T4#
Pepe sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Pepe tries to get to full guard but Shaffer has control of the leg.
Shaffer working Pepe over with strikes.
Shaffer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pepe can do to turn this around?#SU#
Shaffer stands up and beckons Pepe to join him on the feet. #TD#
Shaffer closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Shaffer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pepe has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pepe is trying to control Shaffer's posture but Shaffer avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gil Shaffer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Shaffer 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gil Shaffer!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Tydus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shaffer seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Zeke Tydus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tydus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shaffer is looking to counter the offense by Tydus and move into the clinch.
Shaffer avoids the head kick by Tydus.
Tydus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tydus doesn't manage to clinch there - Shaffer circles away.
Tydus scores with a hook to the body. Shaffer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tydus doesn't manage to clinch there - Shaffer circles away.
Shaffer seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tydus shoots in looking for a takedown but Shaffer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tydus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Shaffer swats away the attempt to clinch by Tydus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tydus tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Shaffer counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Shaffer. #T1##SU#
Tydus is working an open guard so Shaffer takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL#
Tydus gets tackled into the cage by Shaffer. Shaffer maintains the clinch.
Tydus jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shaffer walks away with a smile on his face. Tydus gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tydus digs a good hook to Shaffer's body.
Tydus misses with a head kick.
Tydus lands with a hook. Shaffer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT2#
It looks like Gil Shaffer has been cut.
Tydus wants to clinch up but Shaffer keeps it at a distance.
Tydus pushes Shaffer away with a front kick.
Tydus misses with a head kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tydus.
Tydus wants to clinch up but Shaffer keeps it at a distance.#T2#
Shaffer tries to land a front kick but Tydus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tydus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tydus throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Shaffer counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Shaffer. #BC#
Shaffer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shaffer could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Tydus misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Shaffer decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tydus's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tydus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tydus looks winded!#SU#
Shaffer stands and steps away. Tydus gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Shaffer circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Shaffer counters with a single leg into guard. Tydus didn't expect that.
Shaffer lands a couple of digs.
Shaffer working some strikes from top position.#SU#
Shaffer gets to his feet. Tydus looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T3##TD#
Shaffer fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tydus to the ground. Shaffer is now in Tydus's guard.#SU#
Shaffer decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Tydus, up you get! #TD#
Shaffer closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Shaffer lands in his opponent's guard.
Shaffer stands up over Tydus, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SU#
Shaffer stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD#
Shaffer manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tydus on his heels. He'll look to pass Tydus's guard now, I'm sure.
Shaffer is in close to Tydus's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Shaffer stands up from Tydus's guard - Shaffer perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD#
Shaffer darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Shaffer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Shaffer is working for an americana but Tydus has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Shaffer was thinking about the submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Shaffer's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Shaffer preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gil Shaffer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gil Shaffer's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Tydus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tydus tries to clinch there but Shaffer circles away.
Tydus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shaffer seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Tydus wants to clinch#TD#
and Shaffer decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tydus's guard.#SU#
Shaffer stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD#
Shaffer changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tydus looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
Shaffer wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tydus, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shaffer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gil Shaffer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Shaffer wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tydus, who protects the arm well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##SUB#
Shaffer is trying to get an arm triangle but Tydus is defending well. #SUB#
Shaffer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Shaffer working away.#SUB#
Shaffer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Shaffer has hold of Tydus's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Tydus tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Shaffer cranks the arm and Tydus screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Tydus, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Gil Shaffer!
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