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Event:
The Island Season 9, 265+ lbs, Round 1
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Shaw uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Artemovich has time to react.#CUT#
It looks like Isayev Artemovich has been cut.
Shaw slips a straight right by Artemovich.
No luck for Artemovich with that takedown attempt.
Shaw slips a straight right by Artemovich.
Shaw with a hook.
Artemovich looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Artemovich misses the jab.
Shaw misses with a looping left.
Artemovich misses the jab.
Shaw ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Artemovich moves away.
Tim Shaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Artemovich takes one to the side of the head.
Shaw leaves Artemovich with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shaw is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shaw scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shaw lands the left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shaw fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Artemovich manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Artemovich fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Shaw to the ground. Artemovich is now in Shaw's guard.
Shaw has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaw can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Artemovich controls the pace.#T1#
Shaw keeping moving, preventing Artemovich from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Shaw has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Artemovich can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shaw knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Artemovich on the ground.
Shaw is trying to keep Artemovich in close.
Shaw is really struggling to control Artemovich but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Shaw is looking for a triangle but Artemovich pushes his legs off easily.
Artemovich wants to control from the top but Shaw keeps moving.
Artemovich wants to pass the guard but Shaw is keeping the position.#SUB#
Shaw looking for subs off his back but Artemovich has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Artemovich seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Artemovich 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.
Shaw wants to control the action here but instead Artemovich manages to pass to full mount!
Shaw is trying to reverse the position but instead Artemovich has taken his back - oops!#SUB2#
Artemovich has his arm under Shaw's chin here. Game over son! Artemovich squeezes tightly and Shaw is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Isayev Artemovich!
Isayev Artemovich was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
SPARTA 43
Date: Apr 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Whitley misses with a two punch combination.
Whitley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Shaw gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shaw misses with a punch to the body.
Whitley wants to break the clinch but can't.
Whitley wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD#
Whitley jumps guard and drags Shaw to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Shaw throws a big elbow that misses.
Shaw engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Shaw is looking to work some ground and pound but Whitley has wrist control.
Shaw controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw trying to control the position from guard on top but Whitley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shaw slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1#
Shaw throws a strike but Whitley rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Shaw working a defensive guard here.
Whitley missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Whitley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shaw is trying to control the position but Whitley postures up. #SUB2#
Shaw has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Whitley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Whitley stops Shaw from standing up.
Shaw is trying to control the position but Whitley postures up.
Shaw working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Whitley.
Whitley might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Whitley trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Shaw looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Whitley 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.
Shaw is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shaw really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Whitley. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Whitley throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Whitley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shaw works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Whitley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shaw works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shaw is controlling Whitley's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Shaw had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Whitley defends it easily.
Whitley throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Shaw is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Whitley defends well.
Whitley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shaw working a defensive guard but Whitley manages to pass into side control anyway.
Shaw manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Shaw throwing shots but Whitley is blocking nicely.
Well, if Shaw 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.
#T3#
Shaw missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Whitley definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shaw not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Shaw perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Shaw not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Shaw misses with a head shot. Whitley uses the momentum to regain guard.
Shaw loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shaw in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shaw trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Whitley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shaw is looking to work some ground and pound but Whitley has wrist control.
Shaw working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shaw looking to sit in guard and control but Whitley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Shaw has his foot on Whitley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Whitley works his way back into a safe position though.
Shaw pulls Whitley in close to prevent any damage.
Whitley postures up in Shaw's guard and throws a big left but Shaw blocks it.
Whitley trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shaw working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Whitley. #SUB2#
Shaw is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Whitley wants to control from the top but Shaw keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Whitley throwing strikes from guard but Shaw blocks nicely.
Whitley with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Collin Whitley dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Shaw as Whitley shoots in.#CL2#
Shaw moves into the clinch successfully.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Shaw takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Shaw struggles to land a body shot inside as Whitley controls his hands.
Shaw tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Shaw takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Shaw misses with a body punch.
A frustrated look appears on Whitley's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shaw stalling against the cage.
Shaw has Whitley pushed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Whitley's efforts to push away.
A short uppercut from Shaw.
Shaw controlling the action here for a moment.
#BC#
Whitley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1##CL2#
Shaw moves into range and clinches up with Whitley.
Shaw effectively controlling the action here.
Shaw throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Whitleys head.
Whitley fails to pull guard.
Still in the clinch, Shaw scores with a nice short uppercut.
Come on Shaw - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Shaw takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tim Shaw.#CL2#
Shaw moves into range and clinches up with Whitley.
Shaw effectively controlling the action here.
Shaw has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shaw is pushing Whitley up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Shaw stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T2#
Whitley tries to break free but Shaw pushes him back against the cage.
Shaw scores with a nice hook to the head.
Whitley is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shaw gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Collin Whitley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Come on Shaw - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Shaw just leaning against Whitley, taking a breather.
Shaw receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Shaw keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Whitley's efforts to push away.
Whitley fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC#
Whitley breaks the clinch.
Shaw has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Whitley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shaw sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Shaw clinches.
Whitley is trying to drag Shaw to the mat but Shaw just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shaw displaying some good clinch control by pressing Whitley up against the cage.
Shaw content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T3#
Whitley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Whitley can't get the takedown.
Whitley wants to get back to striking at distance but Shaw won't allow it.
Shaw just leaning against Whitley, taking a breather.
Shaw stalling against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tim Shaw.#CL2#
Shaw gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shaw will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Whitley up against the cage.
Shaw tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Whitley's elbow.
Shaw is struggling to control the position.
Shaw pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC#
Whitley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T4##CL2#
Shaw clinches up with Whitley and pushes him back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Shaw will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Whitley up against the cage.#BC#
Whitley manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Shaw has taken the fight to the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Shaw.
Shaw scores with a nice hook to the head.
Whitley wants to get back to striking at distance but Shaw won't allow it.
Whitley jumps guard but Shaw turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Whitley is trying to break free.
A bit of stalling here from Shaw.
Shaw blocks the elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Whitley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Whitley blocks a body shot from Shaw.
Shaw stalling against the cage.
The referee calls for Shaw to work.
Shaw continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Shaw 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Shaw has closed the distance and engaged Whitley in a clinch.
Whitley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shaw holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Whitley is looking to take this one to the mat.
Shaw gets underhooks to prevent Whitley's takedown attempt.
Whitley blocks a body shot from Shaw. #BC#
Whitley manages to break the clinch.
Whitley goes for a double leg but Shaw avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shaw continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Collin Whitley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Whitley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL2#
Shaw has closed the distance and engaged Whitley in a clinch.
Shaw tries to work over Whitley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tim Shaw seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shaw.
Shaw cracks Whitley with a nice body shot.
Shaw lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shaw taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shaw will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Whitley up against the cage.
Shaw is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T1#
Shaw controlling the action here for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tim Shaw.#CL2#
Whitley tries to keep at a distance but Shaw has taken the fight into the clinch.
Shaw stalling against the cage.
Shaw holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Shaw content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on Shaw's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Shaw scores with a shot to the side of Whitley's head.
Whitley tries for a takedown but Shaw manages to get underhooks.
Shaw leaning his opponent against the cage.
Shaw is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T2#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tim Shaw.
Shaw cracks Whitley with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Whitley misses with a wild combination.
#CL2#
Shaw gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Whitley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Shaw slows down the pace here.
Whitley wants to break free but Shaw has control.
Whitley being controlled against the cage.
Shaw just leaning against Whitley, taking a breather. #T3#
Shaw leaning against his opponent.
A hook to the body from Shaw.
Shaw stalls.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tim Shaw.
Whitley pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shaw is out of range and Whitley settles back down. #CL2#
Shaw closes the distance and pushes Whitley back into the cage.
Shaw leaning his opponent against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Shaw takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Shaw dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Whitley is working Shaw over against the cage.
Shaw just leaning against Whitley, taking a breather.
Shaw stops a takedown attempt from Whitley.
Shaw lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shaw has Whitley pressed against the cage.
Shaw throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T4#
Whitley looking for a takedown.
Whitley lands a left hand.
Whitley letting Shaw take a breather here.
A short body shot lands from Shaw as the two fighters clinch.
Whitley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A body shot lands from Shaw.
Whitley is trying to pull guard but Shaw turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Shaw.
Shaw lands a nice uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tim Shaw.#CL2#
Shaw has closed the distance and engaged Whitley in a clinch.
Shaw throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Whitleys head.
Shaw will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Whitley up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Shaw comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Shaw!
During a confident post fight interview, Tim Shaw thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Collin Whitley had this to say: 'sorry everyone'.
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Event:
SPARTA 41
Date: Apr 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Jacob scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Shaw clinches up against the cage.
Shaw pressing his opponent against the cage.
Shaw just leaning against Jacob, taking a breather.
The crowd are getting on Shaw's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Shaw lands with a left to the head.
Shaw looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shaw's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Jacob has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Shaw is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jacob goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shaw dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tim Shaw.#CL2#
Jacob tries to keep at a distance but Shaw has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jacob throws a punch but it's blocked by Shaw.
Shaw slows down the pace here.
Shaw leaning his opponent against the cage.#T1#
Shaw lands with a right to the head.
Shaw lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shaw creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shaw will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jacob up against the cage.
Jacob fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Shaw to work.
Shaw manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Shaw will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jacob up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tim Shaw.
Shaw uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jacob has time to react.#T2##CL2#
Shaw has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jacob lands a body shot.
Shaw stalling in the clinch.
Shaw is stalling here.
#BC#
Jacob breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Shaw has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jacob.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short uppercut from Shaw.
Jacob working aggressively here.
Shaw fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shaw lands with a short shot to the head.
Shaw prevents a body shot from Jacob.
Shaw misses with a hook from the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Shaw.
Shaw stalling against the cage.
Shaw is pushing Jacob up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T3#
Shaw has Jacob pressed against the cage.
The referee calls for Shaw to work.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tim Shaw.
Shaw fails to land with a series of punches.
Shaw swinging wildly here.
Jacob dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shaw moves out of range of the body kick.
Shaw tries to counter with a clinch but Jacob shakes him off and moves away.
Shaw is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jacob cracks the inside of Shaw's front leg.
Shaw tries to clinch but Jacob moves out of range.
Shaw tries to clinch there but Jacob circles away.
Shaw throws a series of punches but Jacob avoids them all with ease. #T4#
Shaw takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shaw stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL2#
Shaw clinches with his opponent.
Shaw just leaning against Jacob, taking a breather.
Jacob throws a punch but it's blocked by Shaw.
Jacob scores with a shot to the side of Shaw's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shaw dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Shaw scores with a shot to the side of Jacob's head.
Shaw stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short right from Shaw.
Jacob is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jacob.
Shaw is struggling to control the position.
Shaw is trying to maintain a safe position but Jacob gets an underhook and turns Shaw into the cage.
Shaw misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Shaw dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Shaw tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jacob paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jacob throws a counter high kick but Shaw was just alert enough to avoid it.
Shaw lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CUT2#
It looks like Jedd Jacob has been cut.
Nice body kick from Jacob.
Shaw moves in looking to clinch but Jacob pushes him off.
Tim Shaw is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jacob throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jacob dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jacob.
Jacob fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shaw has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Good shot there by Jacob.#CUT#
It looks like Tim Shaw has been cut.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jacob - that will leave a mark!
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!
Jacob rushes Shaw and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Shaw is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Jacob piles on the pressure and Shaw crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jedd Jacob!
After winning the bout, Jedd Jacob thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
SPARTA 34
Date: Mar 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Damian tries to clinch up.
A punch combination from Shaw misses.
Damian jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Damian gets tackled into the cage by Shaw. Shaw maintains the clinch.
Shaw stalls.
Shaw is struggling to control the position.
Shaw stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Shaw effectively controlling the action here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Shaw for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Shaw blocks the elbow strike.
Shaw is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Damian pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Damian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shaw taking a breather.
Shaw slowing the pace effectively.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tim Shaw.
Damian is looking to clinch.
Shaw misses with a two punch combination.
#T1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Shaw.
Shaw takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CUT2#
It looks like Tim Shaw has been cut.#CL#
Shaw fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Damian, pushing him back against the cage.
Damian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Damian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shaw content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Damian can't find room to land a body shot as Shaw controls the action.
Shaw definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Damian gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shaw.
The referee is keeping an eye on Shaw - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Shaw will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Damian up against the cage.
Shaw just leaning against Damian, taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tim Shaw.#CL#
Shaw clinches with his opponent.
Shaw looking to stall.
#T2#
Damian gets underhooks to prevent Shaw's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Shaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stalling in the clinch from Shaw.
Shaw stalling in the clinch.
Damian gets underhooks to prevent Shaw's takedown attempt.
Nice elbow from Damian.
Damian gets through Shaw's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Damian prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Shaw stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Shaw blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shaw blocks an elbow strike.
Shaw is looking to control Damian's arms but Damian gets an underhook and turns him. Now Shaw has his back to the cage.
Shaw has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Damian is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Damian lands an elbow inside.
Shaw's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Shaw blocks a body shot from Damian. #T3#
Damian misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Damian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Shaw clinches.
Damian prevents a takedown attempt there.
Damian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shaw looking to stall.
Shaw taking a breather.
Shaw seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Damian is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Damian gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
Tim Shaw's cut is getting worse.
Shaw takes an elbow to the temple.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tim Shaw.
Shaw swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rustam Damian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Damian lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT2#
Tim Shaw's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Damian scores with a shot to the body.
Shaw is breathing heavily.#CL#
Shaw forces Damian back against the cage and clinches.
Damian struggles to land a body shot inside as Shaw controls his hands.
Shaw effectively controlling the action here.
Damian prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T4#
Damian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Damian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shaw's elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Damian just misses with a elbow thrown towards Shaw's brow.
Damian tries to throw a body punch but Shaw avoids it by throwing Damian back against the cage.
Shaw stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Shaw controlling the action here for a moment.
Damian lands a damaging elbow.
Damian comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#
Jeez, Tim Shaw's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Shaw is trying to stall.
Damian lands an uppercut.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tim Shaw's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rustam Damian!
A relieved looking Rustam Damian thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
SPARTA 28
Date: Mar 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Shaw avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shaw steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kivela.#CL2#
Shaw closes the distance and clinches.
Shaw misses with some punches.
Shaw should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Shaw lands a right hand.
Shaw working aggressively here.
Shaw tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shaw lands an uppercut.
Shaw tries to work over Kivela's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kivela swings wildly with an uppercut but Shaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kivela is trying to pull guard but Shaw has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shaw. #T1#
Shaw lands a shoulder strike.
Shaw lands a left hand.
Kivela misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shaw.
Kivela swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shaw misses with the head strike.
Shaw misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kivela misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Shaw fails to land.
Shaw blocking some punches.
#T2#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shaw.
Shaw blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kivela is trying to force a seperation but Shaw has the dominant position.
Shaw prevents Kivela from breaking the clinch.
Shaw fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shaw blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shaw misses with some punches.
Kivela misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kivela definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kivela takes a shot to the head.
Kivela tries to pull guard but Shaw forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Shaw makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shaw's coach down at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Shaw's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T3#
Shaw lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shaw blocks an uppercut.
Kivela has a couple of punches blocked by Shaw.
Kivela misses with some punches.
Kivela is trying to pull guard but Shaw has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Kivela. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kivela wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shaw has him pressed against the cage.
Shaw goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shaw has a couple of punches blocked by Kivela.
Kivela misses with some punches.
Kivela swings wildly with an uppercut but Shaw uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Shaw lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shaw.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shaw.
Kivela throws a head punch that misses.
Shaw scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kivela fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Shaw lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Kivela pulls Shaw into guard.
#SUB#
Shaw is sitting in close to Kivela's body. Kivela has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Shaw is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Shaw is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Kivela.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Daniel Kivela!
An out of breath Daniel Kivela 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:
SPARTA 24
Date: Mar 06, 2019 |
#R1##KD#
Jacinto cracks Shaw with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Shaw looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Jacinto finish him?
#ROC#
Shaw is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Tim Shaw has been cut.
Jacinto is stalking Shaw. Shaw circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Jacinto, and it's lights out! Shaw really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Emilio Jacinto!
Emilio Jacinto is the new super heavyweight champion!
Emilio Jacinto decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
SPARTA 21
Date: Feb 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Shaw avoids the head kick by Vluehorn.
#CL#
Shaw instigates a clinch.
Shaw lands with a left to the head.
Vluehorn is trying to push Shaw away but Shaw has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Shaw tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shaw presses Vluehorn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vluehorn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shaw gets underhooks to prevent Vluehorn's takedown attempt.
Shaw tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shaw has Vluehorn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vluehorn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shaw definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vluehorn takes a shot to the head.
Shaw tries to score a body lock takedown but Vluehorn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vluehorn gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Shaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vluehorn is trying to pull guard but Shaw has him pressed against the cage.
Shaw tries to score a body lock takedown but Vluehorn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shaw wants to take the fight to the mat but Vluehorn manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Shaw lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shaw prevents Vluehorn from breaking the clinch.#T1#
Shaw tries a body shot but Vluehorn blocks it.
Shaw tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shaw tries a body shot but Vluehorn blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on Vluehorn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vluehorn gets underhooks to prevent Shaw's takedown attempt.
Shaw has a couple of punches blocked by Vluehorn.
Shaw misses with a punch to the body.
Shaw lands with a light punch inside.
Shaw goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shaw can't find room to land a body shot as Vluehorn controls the action.
Vluehorn is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Shaw misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vluehorn prevents a body shot from Shaw.
Shaw misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shaw can't get the takedown.
Shaw looking for a takedown. #T2#
Shaw prevents a takedown attempt there.
Shaw lands a body shot.
Vluehorn stalling in the clinch but Shaw improves position.
Nice body punch from Shaw - that landed with a thud.
Shaw lands a nice uppercut.
Shaw has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vluehorn after a bit of a struggle.
Vluehorn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shaw tries a body shot but Vluehorn blocks it.
Shaw could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Shaw struggles to land a body shot inside as Vluehorn controls his hands.
A short right from Shaw on the inside.
Shaw tries to score a body lock takedown but Vluehorn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shaw wants a takedown but no success here.
Shaw lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shaw is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vluehorn is looking to break free of the clinch but Shaw has double underhooks. #T3#
Shaw tries to throw a body punch but Vluehorn avoids it by throwing Shaw back against the cage.
A short right from Shaw.
Shaw misses with a punch to the body.
Vluehorn is pressed up against the cage. Shaw has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vluehorn down to the mat. Vluehorn avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Shaw closes the distance and pushes Vluehorn back into the cage.
Shaw is working Vluehorn over against the cage.
Shaw stops a takedown attempt from Vluehorn.
Vluehorn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shaw.
Vluehorn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Shaw tries to work over Vluehorn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shaw is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vluehorn blocks a body shot from Shaw.
Shaw tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vluehorn's elbow. #T4#
Shaw has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vluehorn after a bit of a struggle.
Vluehorn tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shaw smiles and moves away.
Shaw dives in and grabs Vluehorn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vluehorn pushes down on Shaw's head and hops out.#CL#
Shaw fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vluehorn, pushing him back against the cage.
Shaw lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vluehorn working hard to break the clinch.
Shaw is trying to drag Vluehorn to the mat but Vluehorn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shaw is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vluehorn gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Shaw is breathing heavily.
A frustrated look appears on Vluehorn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shaw misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vluehorn stops a takedown attempt from Shaw.
Shaw is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vluehorn gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Shaw misses with a punch to the body.
Shaw misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Shaw 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#
Nice sprawl there from Shaw as Vluehorn shoots in.#CL#
Shaw pushes Vluehorn up against the cage in a clinch.
Shaw has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vluehorn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Shaw is working for takedown but Vluehorn is calmly controlling the position for now.
Shaw is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vluehorn can do to turn this around?
Shaw tries to throw a body punch but Vluehorn avoids it by throwing Shaw back against the cage.
Vluehorn is trying to drag Shaw to the mat but Shaw just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shaw misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Shaw.
Vluehorn is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Shaw. 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 tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vluehorn's elbow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Vluehorn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shaw.
Shaw goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vluehorn prevents it.
#T1#
Vluehorn tries to score a body lock takedown but Shaw shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Vluehorn manages to pull guard.
Shaw is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Shaw trying to control the position from guard on top but Vluehorn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shaw engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Vluehorn keeping moving, preventing Shaw from controlling successfully. #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.
Shaw with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vluehorn controls Shaw momentarily but Shaw frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shaw throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Shaw not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kyle Vluehorn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vluehorn throws a series of punches but Shaw moves out of range. #CL#
Shaw forces Vluehorn back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Vluehorn manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Shaw throws a strike but Vluehorn rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Shaw keeping moving, preventing Vluehorn from controlling successfully.
Shaw looking for a sweep. Not yet Shaw, not yet. #T3#
Vluehorn wants to control from the top but Shaw keeps moving.
Vluehorn is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Shaw on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shaw tries to get out of the position.
Shaw not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vluehorn 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vluehorn is continuing to stall.#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.#SU2#
Vluehorn gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Shaw ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vluehorn moves away.
Vluehorn has his takedown stuffed
and Shaw counters with a straight right hand.
Shaw uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shaw shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vluehorn as he jumps to the side.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vluehorn dives in for a single leg takedown but Shaw sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL#
Shaw drives through and clinches with Vluehorn against the cage.
Shaw has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vluehorn after a bit of a struggle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tim Shaw will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Shaw gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vluehorn stalling in the clinch but Shaw improves position.
Tim Shaw has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shaw tries to throw a body punch but Vluehorn avoids it by throwing Shaw back against the cage.
Shaw gets underhooks to prevent Vluehorn's takedown attempt.
Shaw tries to score a body lock takedown but Vluehorn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vluehorn tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shaw smiles and moves away.
Shaw cracks a nice hook into Vluehorn's ribs.#CL#
Shaw clinches up with Vluehorn and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shaw doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shaw misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shaw tries to work over Vluehorn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shaw doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1#
A short right from Shaw.
Shaw lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vluehorn can't break the clinch.
Shaw drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vluehorn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Shaw tries to work over Vluehorn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vluehorn blocks a body shot from Shaw.
Shaw struggles to land a body shot inside as Vluehorn controls his hands.
Shaw wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Shaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shaw lands a body punch.
Shaw misses with a punch to the body.
Shaw struggles to land a body shot inside as Vluehorn controls his hands.
Shaw lands with a short shot to the head.
Shaw drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vluehorn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vluehorn is trying to push Shaw away but Shaw has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T2#
Shaw drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vluehorn pulls his leg out and moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shaw shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vluehorn sprawls well. Vluehorn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shaw gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck for Vluehorn with that takedown attempt.
Vluehorn fails with the takedown#CL#
and Shaw holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Shaw tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vluehorn gets underhooks to prevent Shaw's takedown attempt.
Shaw stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T3#
Vluehorn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shaws head.
Shaw keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vluehorn's efforts to push away.
Shaw has Vluehorn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vluehorn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shaw is trying to drag Vluehorn to the mat but Vluehorn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shaw drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vluehorn pulls his leg out and moves away.
Shaw slips a jab and a cross from Vluehorn.
Shaw shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vluehorn sprawls well. Vluehorn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shaw gets slowly back to his feet.
Shaw stuffs the takedown.
Vluehorn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vluehorn wants it to stay on the feet.
Vluehorn wants to counter the offense by Shaw and move into the clinch position.#T4#
Vluehorn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shaw manages to avoid it.
Shaw tries to clinch up.
Vluehorn changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tim Shaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shaw tries to clinch there but Vluehorn circles away.
Tim Shaw is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shaw dives in and grabs Vluehorn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vluehorn pushes down on Shaw's head and hops out.
Vluehorn throws a big counter head kick but Shaw avoids it with no problem.
Shaw defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vluehorn.#CL#
Shaw takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Vluehorn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vluehorn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shaw sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kyle Vluehorn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vluehorn closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT2#
It looks like Tim Shaw has been cut.
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!#CL#
Shaw clinches up with Vluehorn and pushes him back against the cage.
Kyle Vluehorn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shaw is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vluehorn is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Shaw showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shaw, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Shaw!
A victorious Tim Shaw thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
SPARTA 17: Lapu vs. Robin G.
Date: Feb 17, 2019 |
#R1#
A punch combination from Maynard misses.
Maynard tries a head kick but it misses.
Shaw feints the counter takedown.
Maynard displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shaw.
Maynard tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shaw swivels and escapes.
Maynard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shaw tries to avoid it but Maynard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shaw to the ground. Shaw escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Maynard shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shaw but Shaw pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shaw with the counter takedown but Maynard avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Maynard . 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.
Maynard has a takedown stuffed.
Shaw drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Maynard defends it well.
Maynard has a takedown stuffed.#T1#
Maynard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shaw was well out of range. Poor timing from Maynard .
Shaw shoots in but no luck this time.
Maynard 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.
Shaw is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice takedown defense from Shaw. No joy for Maynard on that attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Shaw misses.
Sloppy strikes from Maynard . Those never looked like landing.
Maynard dives in and grabs Shaw's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shaw pushes down on Maynard 's head and hops out.
Shaw is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shaw looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Maynard .
Shaw tries to counter with a clinch but Maynard shakes him off and moves away.
Maynard is breathing heavily.
Maynard throws a right and a left that Shaw avoids nicely.
Shaw feints the counter takedown.#T2#
Maynard tries to clinch there but Shaw circles away.
#CL2#
Shaw pushes Maynard up against the cage in a clinch.
Shaw works on Maynard 's body with a couple of short punches.
Shaw can't get the takedown.
Maynard tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shaw just stands there and leans against the cage.
Maynard prevents a takedown attempt there.
Shaw scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shaw goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shaw doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shaw pushes Maynard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maynard blocks a body shot from Shaw.
Maynard is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shaw is defending well.
Shaw tries a body shot but Maynard blocks it.
Shaw lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T3#
Shaw lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maynard backwards.
Shaw misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shaw working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shaw has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Maynard is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Shaw prevents the takedown attempt.
Shaw lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maynard backwards.
Shaw misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shaw digs a right hand into Maynard 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maynard 's gas tank.
Shaw lands a nice shot to the body.
Shaw presses Maynard against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shaw digs a right hand underneath Maynard 's ribcage. Maynard let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shaw digs a right hand into Maynard 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maynard 's gas tank.
Shaw tries to throw a body punch but Maynard avoids it by throwing Shaw back against the cage.
Shaw can't find room to land a body shot as Maynard controls the action.
Maynard prevents a body shot from Shaw.
A right handed body shot lands from Shaw.
#T4#
Shaw wants a takedown.
Shaw looking for a takedown.
Shaw struggles to land a body shot inside as Maynard controls his hands.
Shaw misses with a body punch.
Shaw should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Shaw scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Maynard gets underhooks to prevent Shaw's takedown attempt.
Shaw working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shaw wants a takedown but no success here.
Maynard taking a breather.
Shaw can't get the takedown.
Shaw lands a body shot.
Maynard blocks a body shot from Shaw.
Shaw tries a body shot but Maynard blocks it.
Maynard pressing his opponent against the cage.
Maynard tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Shaw dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Maynard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shaw's waist but Shaw gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Maynard off to one side.
No luck for Shaw with that takedown attempt.
Maynard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shaw swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shaw changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Maynard .
Ryan Maynard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Maynard throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Shaw was covering up waiting for the punch and Maynard finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Shaw wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Maynard manages to pass to side control. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVB#
Maynard is taking a breather. Shaw says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Shaw wants to get back to his feet.
Shaw is not content to let Maynard control the position.
Shaw wants to get back to full guard.
Maynard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Maynard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Shaw really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Maynard . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Maynard moves nicely into side control.
Maynard in side control, throwing shots but Shaw defends.
Maynard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shaw keeps working.
Shaw can't do much from the bottom here.
Maynard is looking to take a break and control but Shaw is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maynard throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Shaw tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Maynard presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Maynard throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #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.
Shaw can't escape the position.
Maynard tries to control but Shaw wriggling away. #SUB#
Maynard working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Shaw is trying to reverse the position but instead Maynard has taken his back - oops!
Shaw wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maynard really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Shaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Maynard dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Maynard .
Shaw drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Maynard defends it well.
Shaw slaps away a takedown attempt from Maynard , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Maynard shoots in for a double leg but Shaw sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Maynard . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maynard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shaw feints the counter takedown.
Maynard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tim Shaw seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maynard fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Maynard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shaw's waist but Shaw gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Maynard off to one side.
Shaw is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maynard gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shaw counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Nice takedown defense from Maynard . No joy for Shaw on that attempt. #CL2#
Shaw darts in and clinches Maynard up against the cage.
Shaw struggles to land a body shot inside as Maynard controls his hands.
Shaw makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shaw tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maynard blocks a body shot from Shaw.
Shaw tries a body shot but Maynard blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Shaw.
Shaw has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Maynard is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Shaw tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maynard 's elbow. #TD#
Maynard jumps into guard, dragging Shaw to the mat.
Maynard throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#T2#
Shaw wants to control from the top but Maynard keeps moving.
Maynard striking off his back but it's not causing Shaw any problems.
Shaw has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shaw wants to control from the top but Maynard keeps moving. #SUB2#
Shaw drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Maynard manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Shaw has Maynard in his guard.#REVR#
Maynard preventing the sweep.
Maynard trying to control but Shaw is working from the bottom. #T3#
Maynard 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.
Maynard forces his way into half guard.
Shaw is trying to get back to full guard.
Maynard is trying to control. Shaw wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SU#
Maynard gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #CL2#
Shaw clinches up with Maynard and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Maynard 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maynard doesn't manage to clinch there - Shaw circles away.
Maynard fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maynard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shaw as he jumps to the side.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maynard moves to clinch but Shaw breaks away #TD2#
and Shaw counters with a nice double leg into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Shaw comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Shaw!
Tim 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 01, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Shaw drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Shaw thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Karibu prevents Shaw from moving into mount.
Shaw throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Shaw sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Karibu is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Shaw throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Shaw tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Karibu is trying to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw trying to control the position but Karibu is working away. #SUB#
Shaw swings around for an armbar but Karibu sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Shaw's guard.
Karibu trying to control but Shaw is working from the bottom. #T1#
Karibu stops Shaw from standing up.
Karibu trying to control but Shaw is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Shaw holds on and takes a little breather.
Karibu looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shaw has his hands on Karibu's head, controlling the position.
Karibu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Karibu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Shaw!
Shaw slaps away a takedown attempt from Karibu, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Shaw seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shaw.#T3#
A slow jab from Karibu misses its intended target.
As Karibu looks to move away, Shaw throws a big counter combo but Karibu just gets out of the way.
Nice takedown defense from Karibu. No joy for Shaw on that attempt.
Shaw lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CL#
Shaw has Karibu up against the cage in a clinch.
Shaw is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Karibu looks winded!
Shaw wants to break the clinch but can't.
Shaw is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Shaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karibu takes a shot to the head.
Shaw lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Karibu backwards.
Karibu tries to pull guard but Shaw holds him up against the cage and eventually Karibu drops back down to his feet.
Shaw is leaning against Karibu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shaw stalling the fight.
Shaw lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
Shaw tries for a takedown but Karibu manages to get underhooks.
Shaw has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Karibu gets underhooks to prevent Shaw's takedown attempt.
Karibu is trying to pull guard but Shaw turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Shaw lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shaw stalls.
Shaw lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Karibu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shaw.
Karibu stops a takedown attempt from Shaw.
Karibu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karibu gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shaw.
#TD#
Shaw 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.
Tim Shaw dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Karibu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shaw tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Karibu defends well and Shaw ends up having to push Karibu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL#
Shaw closes the distance and clinches.
Shaw content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Shaw tries to score a body lock takedown but Karibu shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Shaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karibu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shaw blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Karibu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shaw throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Karibus head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Karibu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Shaw goes for a takedown in the clinch but Karibu prevents it.
Good body shot from Shaw.
Karibu is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T1#
Shaw tries to break the clinch but Karibu is controlling the position.
Shaw wants to get back to striking at distance but Karibu won't allow it.
#TD#
Shaw pulls Karibu into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shaw seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Karibu is pushing down on Shaw's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shaw is fighting to maintain full guard but Karibu has managed to sneak the leg through.
Karibu wants to take a breather but Shaw is having none of it.
Shaw could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Shaw tries to roll over but Karibu keeps him under control.
Karibu is keen to just control but Shaw is a slippery customer.
Shaw taking some punishment here, with Karibu in his half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Karibu wants to work for an arm triangle but Shaw is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Shaw tries to get to full guard but Karibu has control of the leg.
Karibu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shaw does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shaw on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shaw tries to get out of the position.
Karibu is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Shaw is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T3#
Karibu fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Shaw is squirming around, avoiding Karibu's attempts to control the action.
Shaw tries to hold on but Karibu pushes him away.
Shaw avoids a series of strikes thrown by Karibu.
Shaw wants to try and get back to his feet.
Karibu landing strikes from the mount.
Karibu prevents Shaw from getting the reversal.
Karibu throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
#T4#
Shaw really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Shaw knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Karibu on the ground.
Karibu scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Shaw?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Karibu looking to secure an arm triangle but Shaw defends it well.
A nice elbow there by Karibu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Karibu 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL#
Shaw moves into the clinch.
Shaw wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Karibu has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Karibu ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Karibu no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Shaw has gone for a leg lock! Karibu slips out almost immediately though and dives into Shaw's guard.#REVB#
Karibu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shaw wants to hit a switch here but Karibu passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Shaw there!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Karibu is working for a guillotine from mount but Shaw frees his head quite easily.
Karibu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Karibu misses with a head shot.
Karibu trying to control but Shaw is having none of it.
Karibu manages to capitalize on a mistake by Shaw to take his back!#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shaw is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Shaw is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
Shaw defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Karibu has the hooks in. Shaw is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T3#
Shaw is trying to stand back up.
Shaw is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Karibu looking for the choke but no joy.
Karibu tries to keep control of the position but Shaw is staying busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shaw is really stuck here.
A lull in the action here.
I really don't envy Shaw right now.
Shaw is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shaw is in bad spot here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel Karibu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Karibu 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Karibu!
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