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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 12, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Shepard rushes Mcallum and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Shepard blocks the elbow strike.
#BC2#
Mcallum breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Shepard.
Despite the aggression on Mcallum's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kent Mcallum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Mcallum darts in and clinches Shepard up against the cage.
Shepard drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mcallum pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mcallum lands a high kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shepard blocks a head kick by Mcallum.
Shepard tries to clinch but Mcallum moves out of range.
Shepard takes a kick to the side of the head.#T1#
Mcallum delivers a nice body kick.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Mcallum breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shepard scores with a hook to the body. Mcallum takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mcallum. That's going to slow Shepard down.
Mcallum blocks a head kick by Shepard.
#CL2#
Mcallum clinches up with Shepard and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Shepard wants the takedown. Mcallum is fighting it off but Shepard persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Mcallum's guard against the cage.#SUB2#
Mcallum looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shepard passes into side control.
#SUB#
Shepard wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mcallum, who protects the arm well. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shepard is working Mcallum over with some ground and pound from side control.
Mcallum tries to bench press Shepard off him but Shepard keeps the position.
Mcallum wants to control but Shepard postures up.
Shepard cracks Mcallum with a big elbow.
Shepard scores with punches from side control. #T3#
Shepard cracks Mcallum with a big right hand but Mcallum just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Shepard working the head with strikes. #SU#
Shepard stands up.
Shepard blocks a head kick by Mcallum.
Shepard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mcallum throws a sloppy head kick and Shepard moves out of range easily.
Shepard throws a lazy head kick
and Mcallum counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Shepard tries to clinch but Mcallum is having none of it. #CL2#
Mcallum gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shepard drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T4#
Shepard misses with a knee strike.
Shepard tries to pull guard but Mcallum holds him up against the cage and eventually Shepard drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quincy Shepard. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Mcallum breaks the clinch.
Shepard takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Mcallum gets tackled into the cage by Shepard. Shepard maintains the clinch.
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!#BC2#
Mcallum breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mcallum throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shepard appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kent Mcallum will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Shepard clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Shepard successfully pulls guard.
Mcallum stops Shepard from standing up.
Shepard is pulling down on Mcallum's head to control his posture.
Mcallum tries to free his leg and advance position but Shepard is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Mcallum is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Shepard has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Mcallum is looking to defend but Shepard has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Mcallum! Shepard pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Mcallum taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Quincy Shepard!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Shepard. No joy for Marshall on that attempt.
Marshall takes a kick to the side of the head.#CL2#
Marshall has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Shepard pulls guard effortlessly.
Marshall stopping the sweep attempt from Shepard.
Shepard is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB#
Shepard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shepard controlling the position.
Marshall won't allow Shepard to sweep him here. #SUB#
Marshall avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Shepard looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Shepard is working hard here to advance position.
Marshall wants to get up but he can't break Shepard's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Shepard has clasped his hands together around Marshall's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SU#
Shepard has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Marshall shoots in for a double leg but Shepard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shepard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Shepard throws a head kick but Marshall moves out of range.
Marshall shoots in for a takedown but Shepard shows good takedown defense.
Quincy Shepard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Marshall.
Marshall misses with a takedown
and Shepard counters with a head kick.
James Marshall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marshall looks winded!#T3##CL2#
Marshall closes the distance and pushes Shepard back into the cage.
Shepard jumps guard but Marshall stands there with Shepard around his waist. Shepard gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Shepard pulls Marshall into guard.
Shepard pulls Marshall in close to prevent any damage.
Shepard has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Shepard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marshall is aware though and is defending well.
Shepard seems keen to control Marshall's posture.
Marshall stops Shepard from standing up. #T4#
Shepard pulls Marshall in to control the position. #SUB#
Shepard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shepard is on top in guard.
#REVR##SU#
Shepard gets to his feet - Marshall follows without any prompting.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Marshall clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Shepard manages to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quincy Shepard dominated that round.
That's time! Shepard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Marshall shoots and misses
and Shepard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
James Marshall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Marshall forces Shepard back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Shepard jumps guard.
Shepard is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Marshall is controlling him.
Quincy Shepard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shepard seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Marshall slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Shepard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shepard works his way to full guard. Good work.
Shepard tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Shepard pulls Marshall in close to prevent any damage.
Shepard is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Marshall is controlling him. #SUB#
Shepard has his foot on Marshall's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Marshall works his way back into a safe position though.
Marshall has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Shepard is proving hard to escape from.
Shepard has Marshall pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#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.#SUB#
Shepard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shepard wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Marshall tries to keep at a distance but Shepard has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Shepard successfully pulls guard.
#T3##SUB#
Shepard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shepard is pulling down on Marshall's head. It's preventing any offense from Marshall, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Shepard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marshall can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Marshall tries to stand but Shepard is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Shepard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Shepard pulls Marshall in to control the position. #SUB#
Shepard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marshall doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marshall manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marshall has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Shepard is proving hard to escape from.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quincy Shepard dominated that second round.
That's time! Shepard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Marshall avoids the head kick by Shepard.
#CL2#
Marshall rushes Shepard and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Shepard pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Shepard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marshall doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marshall manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shepard pulls Marshall in close to prevent any damage.
Marshall prevents Shepard from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shepard has a closed guard, preventing Marshall from standing up.
Shepard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marshall is one step ahead there. #T1##SUB#
Shepard had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Marshall defends it easily.
Shepard is controlling Marshall's posture.
Marshall really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shepard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Marshall tries to stand but Shepard is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Marshall forces Shepard back against the cage and clinches.#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.
Marshall wants to stall.
Marshall is trying to force a seperation but Shepard has the dominant position.
Marshall has had enough of the clinch but Shepard keeps him there for the moment.
Shepard digs a right hand into Marshall's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Marshall's gas tank. #TD#
Shepard gets control of Marshall's arms and successfully pulls guard. Shepard will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Marshall has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Shepard is proving hard to escape from.
Shepard is pulling down on Marshall's head. It's preventing any offense from Marshall, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Shepard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Marshall must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Shepard is controlling Marshall's posture.#SUB#
Shepard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shepard trying to control the position.
Shepard lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Shepard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Shepard drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Marshall dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Shepard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marshall can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Marshall would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Shepard is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marshall stops Shepard from standing up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quincy Shepard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shepard, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quincy Shepard!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 22, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Hadley changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Shepard looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Shepard isn't going anywhere.#SU2#
Hadley decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Hadley misses with a takedown
and Shepard counters with a nice body shot.
Shepard fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hadley looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Shepard counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Shepard wants to stand but Hadley is controlling his posture from full guard.
Shepard works over Hadley with some ground and pound from guard.
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!
Hadley working a defensive guard but Shepard passes into half guard.
Shepard tries to stand but can't do so whilst Hadley controls his leg. #T1#
Shepard missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hadley trying to control from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Shepard connects with a nice short shot to Hadley's temple. #SUB2#
Hadley looking for a kimura from the bottom but Shepard passes into side control!
Shepard creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Shepard has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Shepard in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Shepard in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hadley is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Hadley struggling a bit here.
Hadley takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hadley is trying to get back to half guard.#SU#
Shepard decides to stand up, so the ref orders Hadley to his feet. #CL2#
Hadley has closed the distance and engaged Shepard in a clinch.
#TD2#
Hadley has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Shepard regains guard immediately.
Shepard lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T3#
Hadley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shepard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shepard wants to stand but Hadley has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hadley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shepard controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hadley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shepard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hadley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Shepard postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SU#
Shepard stands and steps away. Hadley gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2#
Hadley clinches. #TD#
Shepard pulls Hadley into guard.
Shepard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hadley trying to control but Shepard is working from the bottom.
Shepard keeping full guard, as Hadley tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shepard controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quincy Shepard dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD2#
Hadley bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hadley trying to control the position but Shepard is working away.
Shepard is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hadley's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hadley trying to control from half guard but Shepard is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shepard keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Shepard wants to control but Hadley passes into side.
#T1#
Shepard tries to improve position but can't.
Hadley wants to stand but Shepard has his arm trapped.
Hadley cracks Shepard with a big right hand but Shepard just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hadley wants to control but Shepard is keeping him busy.
Shepard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hadley can do to turn this around?
Hadley in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Shepard sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hadley wants to get back to his feet.
Hadley looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Shepard with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hadley trying to control from half guard but Shepard is working away.
Shepard is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hadley's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hadley's back!
Shepard not allowing Hadley to control his hands. #T3#
Hadley prevents Shepard from getting a body triangle.
Shepard avoiding Hadley 's attempts to control his hands.
Shepard scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Hadley is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Hadley wants to control his opponent's hands but Shepard gets his hands free.
Quincy Shepard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shepard scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
#T4#
Hadley is trying to break free.
Hadley trying to control the hands but Shepard won't let him.
Hadley tries to escape the position.
Shepard really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Hadley.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hadley trying to control the hands but Shepard won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quincy Shepard dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Hadley instigates a clinch.
Hadley jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shepard walks away with a smile on his face. Hadley gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Shepard misses with a head kick.
Hadley shoots in looking for a takedown but Shepard manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hadley's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Shepard appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD2#
Hadley dives in and scores a takedown into Shepard's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hadley wants to control from the top but Shepard keeps moving.
Shepard bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hadley's guard. #REVR#
Shepard being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Shepard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hadley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SU#
Shepard stands up from Hadley's guard - Shepard perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL#
Shepard forces Hadley back against the cage and clinches.
Shepard is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Shepard has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hadley uses from the top position.
Hadley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hadley trying to control the position from guard on top but Shepard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shepard keeping full guard, as Hadley tries to pass. #T2#
Hadley stops Shepard from standing up.
Hadley preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Shepard is looking to cinch up a triangle. Hadley throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Shepard's body to avoid the submission. Shepard has instead reached around Hadley's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Shepard arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Quincy Shepard!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 16, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Mcgregor has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Mcgregor jumps guard and drags Shepard to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Shepard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Shepard works over Mcgregor with some ground and pound from guard.
Mcgregor trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Mcgregor working for a triangle but Shepard defends it easily.
Mcgregor wants to improve his position but instead Shepard has moved into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Shepard 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.
#T1#
Shepard is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mcgregor regains full guard. Nicely done.
Shepard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mcgregor wants to sweep here but Shepard controlling him for the moment.
Shepard makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mcgregor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shepard would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mcgregor throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Shepard controlling from the top position.
Shepard has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mcgregor is proving hard to escape from. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mcgregor looking for a sweep. Not yet Mcgregor, not yet.
Mcgregor wants to stand up but Shepard is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mcgregor dives in and grabs Shepard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shepard pushes down on Mcgregor's head and hops out.
Mcgregor just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromShepard.
A clash of legs there as Shepard blocks the low kick.
Shepard throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CL#
Shepard has Mcgregor up against the cage in a clinch.
Shepard tries to pull guard but Mcgregor holds him up against the cage and eventually Shepard drops back down to his feet.
#T3#
Mcgregor has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shepard is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Shepard tries to pull guard but Mcgregor forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Shepard pulls guard effortlessly.
Shepard wants to sweep but no luck.
Shepard lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Mcgregor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mcgregor wants to sweep but no luck.
Shepard wants to get up but he can't break Mcgregor's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mcgregor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shepard is one step ahead there.
Shepard trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mcgregor's guard.#T4#
Shepard postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Shepard wants to stand but Mcgregor is controlling his posture from full guard.
Shepard preventing the sweep. #SU#
Shepard stands and steps away. Mcgregor gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shepard staying out of range there.
Shepard went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mcgregor shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quincy Shepard dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Shepard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shepard displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mcgregor.
Mcgregor shoots in for a takedown but Shepard shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shepard thinks about countering with a head kick.
Mcgregor throws a head kick but Shepard moves out of range.
Shepard is looking to clinch. #CL#
Shepard gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgregor tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shepard smiles and moves away.
Quincy Shepard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lopez Mcgregor.
Mcgregor throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shepard's waist but Shepard gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mcgregor off to one side.
Mcgregor blocks a head kick by Shepard.
Mcgregor is breathing heavily.
Shepard moves out of range of the leg kick from Mcgregor.#T1##CL#
Shepard clinches up against the cage.
Mcgregor is trying to pull guard but Shepard has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Shepard jumps guard.
#SUB#
Shepard looking for a guillotine here but Mcgregor defends easily.
#SUB#
Shepard looking for a guillotine here but Mcgregor defends easily.
Quincy Shepard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Shepard had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mcgregor defends it easily.#T2##SUB#
Shepard escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mcgregor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Mcgregor has gone for a leg lock! Shepard slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mcgregor's guard.#REVR#
Mcgregor is trying to keep Shepard in close.
#T3#
Shepard lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mcgregor looking for a sweep. Not yet Mcgregor, not yet.
Shepard scoring with some ground and pound.
Shepard throwing strikes but missing.
Shepard is looking to stand up but Mcgregor won't let him. #SUB2#
Mcgregor escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shepard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shepard scoring with punches to the head and body.
Shepard with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shepard trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mcgregor's guard.
Shepard is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mcgregor is trying to keep Shepard in close.
Shepard content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Shepard is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Shepard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shepard connects with a couple of short punches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcgregor has momentary wrist control but Shepard slips an elbow through the middle.
Shepard lands a couple of digs.
Shepard scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quincy Shepard dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Shepard tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Mcgregor takes the fight into the clinch.
Shepard looking to throw knees to the head but Mcgregor is blocking nicely.
Shepard has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Shepard is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mcgregor to keep the fight standing.
Shepard is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mcgregor to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Shepard jumps into guard, dragging Mcgregor to the mat.
Mcgregor is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shepard is pulling down on Mcgregor's head to control his posture.
Shepard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mcgregor can do to turn this around?
Mcgregor throws a strike but Shepard rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T1#
Shepard scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shepard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shepard content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Shepard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mcgregor has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shepard has managed to get both his arms back between Mcgregor's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Mcgregor working for submissions but it's allowed Shepard to get to half guard.
Shepard with the ground and pound but Mcgregor uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Shepard trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mcgregor's guard.#T2#
Shepard connects with a couple of short punches.
Shepard works over Mcgregor with some ground and pound from guard.
Shepard tries to stand but Mcgregor is controlling from the bottom.
Shepard distracts Mcgregor with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Shepard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shepard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mcgregor has momentary wrist control but Shepard slips an elbow through the middle.
Shepard scoring with some ground and pound.
Shepard postures up and lands a big shot to Mcgregor's brow.
Mcgregor working a defensive guard but Shepard passes into half guard.
Mcgregor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3##SU#
Shepard decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Mcgregor shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shepard defends it nicely.
A leg kick checked by Shepard.#CL#
Shepard has closed the distance and engaged Mcgregor in a clinch.
#TD#
Shepard jumps into guard, dragging Mcgregor to the mat.
Mcgregor wants to control from the top but Shepard keeps moving. #SU2#
Mcgregor stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Lopez Mcgregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Mcgregor throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mcgregor keeps the fight on the outside.
Lopez Mcgregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcgregor shoots for a takedown but Shepard saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Quincy Shepard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mcgregor changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shepard tries to avoid it but Mcgregor manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shepard to the ground. Shepard escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Quincy Shepard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lopez Mcgregor.#CL#
Shepard has closed the distance and engaged Mcgregor in a clinch.
Shepard is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mcgregor pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Shepard with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mcgregor tries to stall but Shepard uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Shepard successfully pulls guard.
Lopez Mcgregor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Quincy Shepard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shepard is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quincy Shepard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shepard 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quincy Shepard!
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Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nurmagomedov.
Shepard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nurmagomedov swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Nurmagomedov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagomedov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Nurmagomedov wants to take a breather but Shepard manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Nurmagomedov. #SUB#
Shepard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shepard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Nurmagomedov won't allow Shepard to sweep him here.
Shepard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Shepard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurmagomedov is working Shepard over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nurmagomedov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shepard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shepard is pulling down on Nurmagomedov's head to control his posture.
Nurmagomedov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nurmagomedov is looking to work some ground and pound but Shepard has wrist control.
Nurmagomedov wants to stand but Shepard has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Shepard is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Nurmagomedov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Shepard is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Shepard is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov is trying to maintain the position but Shepard is very close to passing his half guard.
Nurmagomedov is trying to get back to full guard.
Nurmagomedov tries to kick Shepard off in order to stand up. Shepard Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #T3#
Shepard throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Nurmagomedov can't do much from the bottom here.
Nurmagomedov tries to improve position but can't.
Shepard tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Shepard scores with punches from side control.
Shepard working away.
Nurmagomedov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nurmagomedov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Shepard in side control lands a decent elbow.
Nurmagomedov taking a bit of punishment here - Shepard scoring with strikes. #SU#
Shepard decides to stand up, so the ref orders Nurmagomedov to his feet. #T4#
Shepard closes the distance but Nurmagomedov moves to the side #TD2#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Shepard won't be happy with that. #ES#
Shepard throws Nurmagomedov to one side and escapes!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Shepard rushes Nurmagomedov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Shepard tries to pull guard but Nurmagomedov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Nurmagomedov has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Shepard regains guard immediately. #ES#
Shepard wriggles free and stands up.
Khabib Nurmagomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurmagomedov throws a big shot that misses.
Shepard is looking to counter with head kicks.#CL2#
Nurmagomedov forces Shepard back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Shepard manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quincy Shepard dominated that round.
That's time! Shepard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Shepard tries to sprawl but Nurmagomedov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Shepard manages to get to full guard.
Shepard wants to stand but Nurmagomedov is controlling the position.
Shepard seems keen to control Nurmagomedov's posture.
Nurmagomedov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Shepard's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shepard flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Nurmagomedov performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
Nurmagomedov tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Nurmagomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shepard keeps working.
Shepard tries to get to full guard but Nurmagomedov has control of the leg.
Shepard has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nurmagomedov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Shepard makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Shepard.
Nurmagomedov's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Shepard is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shepard sprawls well. Shepard wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nurmagomedov gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Nurmagomedov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shepard, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Nurmagomedov pulls guard.
Shepard scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Shepard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nurmagomedov can do to turn this around?#T3#
Shepard would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Shepard with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nurmagomedov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Nurmagomedov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Shepard has passed into half guard!
Nurmagomedov is breathing heavily.
Shepard controlling the action here. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nurmagomedov is trying to get back to full guard.#SU#
Shepard decides to stand and escape the position. #CL2#
Nurmagomedov moves into the clinch.
Shepard is working for takedown but Nurmagomedov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Shepard has clasped his hands together around Nurmagomedov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #ES2#
Nurmagomedov sneaks out the side door and pushes Shepard away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#TD2#
Nurmagomedov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Nurmagomedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Nurmagomedov looks to move away, Shepard throws a big counter combo but Nurmagomedov just gets out of the way.
Nurmagomedov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shepard circles away quickly and effectively.
Shepard avoids the head kick by Nurmagomedov.
#CL2#
Nurmagomedov takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Shepard manages to pull guard.
Nurmagomedov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shepard trying to keep a closed guard but Nurmagomedov is proving a slippery customer.
Shepard is really struggling to control Nurmagomedov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Shepard looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1##SUB#
Shepard escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nurmagomedov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Shepard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nurmagomedov defends well.
Nurmagomedov wants to control from the top but Shepard keeps moving. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nurmagomedov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Shepard working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Shepard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nurmagomedov defends well.
Shepard seems keen to control Nurmagomedov's posture.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nurmagomedov wants to control from the top but Shepard keeps moving. #T3#
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Nurmagomedov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shepard throws a head kick that misses.
Shepard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shepard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nurmagomedov throws the left hand but Shepard avoids the punch easily.
Shepard looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nurmagomedov looks for the body kick but Shepard saw that one coming.
Shepard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nurmagomedov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nurmagomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shepard moves away.
Shepard feinted with a counter takedown.
Nurmagomedov misses with a wild combination.
Nurmagomedov throws a nice looking combination but Shepard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shepard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown but Shepard shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nurmagomedov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nurmagomedov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khabib Nurmagomedov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nurmagomedov 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khabib Nurmagomedov!
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