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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Blaha shoots in but no luck this time.
Shields fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Blaha avoids it really well and circles away.
Blaha throws a counter combo.
Shields really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Blaha shoots for a double leg takedown but Shields sprawls well. He's pushed Blaha's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Blaha shoots in for a takedown but Shields shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shields feinted with a counter takedown.
Joey Shields has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Blaha.
Blaha throws a sloppy head kick and Shields moves out of range easily.
Shields is looking to counter the offense by Blaha and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaha with a hook.
Shields tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Blaha swivels and escapes.
Shields tries to score a power double leg takedown but Blaha sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shields somewhat.#T1#
Blaha tries a head kick but it misses.
Blaha shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Shields connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Blaha.
Shields looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Shields darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shields looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Blaha steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Shields.#T2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Blaha or perhaps it was just good defense by Shields, which made it look bad.
Shields throws a counter high kick but Blaha was just alert enough to avoid it.
Blaha fails with the takedown.
Blaha just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromShields.
Blaha shoots in looking for a takedown. Shields tries to sprawl out of it but Blaha keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shields manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Shields tries to clinch but Blaha moves out of range. #T3#
Blaha doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shields counters with a head kick. That will keep Blaha thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Blaha goes for a double leg but Shields avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shields continues to drive forward.
Blaha looks winded!
Blaha shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shields sprawls well. Shields wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Blaha gets slowly back to his feet.
Shields half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Shields tries for a takedown but Blaha sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Blaha's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Blaha shoots in but Shields avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T4##CL#
Shields clinches up with Blaha and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Shields lands a takedown into guard.
Blaha is trying to control the position but Shields postures up.
Shields will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Blaha bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shields's guard. #REVB#
Blaha passes Shields's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Shields trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shields is staying active underneath Blaha, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Blaha is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Shields 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#
Horrible takedown attempt by Blaha or perhaps it was just good defense by Shields, which made it look bad.
As Blaha tries to get set, Shields tries to push him back and clinch up but Blaha manages to avoid the attempt.
Blaha scores with a leg kick.
Blaha throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Shields counters with a shoot takedown. Blaha fights it but they end up in guard.
Blaha has control of Shields's left arm, preventing Shields from doing any damage.
Blaha is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaha managing to control the position. #T1#
Shields stopping the sweep attempt from Blaha.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Blaha is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Blaha has his hands on Shields's head, controlling the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Blaha working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#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.#CL2#
Shields gets tackled into the cage by Blaha. Blaha maintains the clinch.
Blaha is trying to pull guard but Shields turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Shields is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Blaha is defending well.
Shields struggles to land a body shot inside as Blaha controls his hands.
Blaha is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shields gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Joey Shields has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Blaha.
Blaha is breathing heavily.
Shields tries to throw a body punch but Blaha avoids it by throwing Shields back against the cage.
Shields goes for a takedown attempt but Blaha pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Blaha misses with a takedown attempt - Shields sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shields attempts a counter takedown but Blaha avoids it well and moves away.
Jacob Blaha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blaha throws a sloppy head kick and Shields moves out of range easily.
Shields was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Shields closes this distance looking for a takedown but Blaha circles away.
Blaha tries to close the distance and clinch but Shields swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shields tries to counter with a takedown but Blaha is quick to defend against it.#CL#
Shields darts in and clinches Blaha up against the cage.
Shields pushes off an throws an elbow but Blaha leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Shields working aggressively here.
Blaha has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shields after a bit of a struggle.
Shields is trying to maintain a safe position but Blaha gets an underhook and turns Shields into the cage.
Blaha lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shields backwards.
Shields is looking for a takedown.
Shields fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD2#
Blaha jumps guard.
Shields trying to control the position from guard on top but Blaha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Blaha is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shields prevents Blaha from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Shields avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Blaha looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blaha keeps trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jacob Blaha will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Shields's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Blaha shoots in for a double leg but Shields sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shields was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shields keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shields tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Blaha defends well and Shields ends up having to push Blaha into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Blaha with the counter takedown but Shields avoids it easily.
Blaha goes for a double leg but Shields avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shields continues to drive forward.
Shields tries to counter with a takedown but Blaha is quick to defend against it.
Joey Shields has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Blaha.
Blaha fails with the takedown.
Shields lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Shields fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Blaha, pushing him back against the cage.
Blaha takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Blaha landing knees to the head.
#BC2#
Blaha escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blaha tries for a takedown but Shields sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Blaha lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shields at a distance.
Shields misses with a takedown attempt - Blaha sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shields throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Blaha's waist but Blaha gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shields off to one side.
Despite the aggression on Blaha's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Blaha closes the distance but Shields moves to the side #TD#
and Shields counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SU#
Shields stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Blaha to get to his feet. #T2#
Blaha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shields thinks about countering with a head kick.
Shields has a takedown stuffed.
Blaha tries to clinch
and Shields counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blaha tries a head kick but it misses.
Shields changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Blaha swinging wildly here.
Nice sprawl there from Blaha as Shields shoots in.
Blaha is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T3#
Shields avoids the head kick by Blaha.
#CL2#
Blaha rushes Shields and presses him up against the cage.
Shields wants a takedown but no success here.
Blaha takes a knee to the side of the body.
Blaha changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shields fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Blaha with a poor takedown
and Shields connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Shields closes the distance and pushes Blaha back into the cage.
Shields throws an elbow that misses.
Blaha misses with an elbow strike.
Blaha drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T4#
A frustrated look appears on Shields's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shields jumps guard but Blaha turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Blaha can't get the takedown.
#TD#
Shields successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
Shields looking for subs off his back but Blaha has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SU2#
Blaha postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Shields to stand up.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Joey Shields.
Well Shields 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Shields!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Robson Kanu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shields drops down looking for a counter takedown but Robson Kanu sprawls and moves away.
Robson Kanu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Robson Kanu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Robson Kanu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#ROC2#
Shields is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Joey Shields has been cut.
Robson Kanu plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Shields to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Shields just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hal Robson Kanu!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Hamilton jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#ROC2#
Shields is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Joey Shields has been cut.
Hamilton connects with a stiff jab that staggers Shields - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jason Hamilton!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Jesus Valdes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shields manages to avoid it.
Jesus Valdes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shields's hands.
Shields really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jesus Valdes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Horrible takedown attempt by Shields or perhaps it was just good defense by Jesus Valdes, which made it look bad.
Jesus Valdes looks for a takedown but Shields sprawls well.#TD2#
Jesus Valdes shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jesus Valdes trying to control the position from guard on top but Shields is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jesus Valdes throwing strikes from guard but Shields blocks nicely. #SUB#
Shields has his foot on Jesus Valdes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jesus Valdes works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Shields utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shields keeping full guard, as Jesus Valdes tries to pass. #SUB#
Jesus Valdes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shields has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jesus Valdes has managed to get both his arms back between Shields's legs - danger averted.
Shields is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#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.
Jesus Valdes trying to control the position from guard on top but Shields is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Jesus Valdes shoots in and bounces Shields off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Shields doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Jesus Valdes trying to control the position from guard on top but Shields is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Jesus Valdes slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Jesus Valdes is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Shields still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Shields has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Jesus Valdes is looking to regain half guard here but Shields keeps moving and retains side control.
Shields just content to control the position. #T4##SUB#
Shields is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jesus Valdes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Shields wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jesus Valdes, who protects the arm well.
Jesus Valdes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shields throwing strikes but Jesus Valdes manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daiyan Jesus Valdes dominated that round.
That's time! Shields's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Jesus Valdes throws a sloppy body shot
and Shields connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Jesus Valdes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jesus Valdes tries for a takedown but Shields manages to get underhooks.
Jesus Valdes jumps guard but Shields stands there with Jesus Valdes around his waist. Jesus Valdes gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Shields pulls guard effortlessly.
Jesus Valdes is fighting to break Shields's control of his arms but Shields is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jesus Valdes throws an elbow that misses. Shields uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jesus Valdes's guard. Nice move by Shields!#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jesus Valdes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shields's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Shields looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jesus Valdes is in close to Shields's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Jesus Valdes throws a strike but Shields rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Shields 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.
Jesus Valdes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Shields drops back looking for a leg! Jesus Valdes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jesus Valdes manages to kick Shields off! Shields jumps back into Jesus Valdes's guard.
Shields postures up.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jesus Valdes might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Shields haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jesus Valdes is looking to stand up but Shields isn't so interested in that idea. #SU#
Shields decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T3#
Jesus Valdes tries to clinch there but Shields circles away.
#CL#
Shields clinches up against the cage.
Shields looking for a takedown.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Shields obliges.
Jesus Valdes keeps control of Shields as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shields drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jesus Valdes pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Jesus Valdes has closed the distance and engaged Shields in a clinch.
#TD2#
Jesus Valdes gets control of Shields's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jesus Valdes will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Jesus Valdes is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jesus Valdes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shields might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4##ES2#
Jesus Valdes manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Shields is pressed up against the cage. Jesus Valdes has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shields down to the mat. Shields avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Joey Shields has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daiyan Jesus Valdes.
Shields blocks a head kick by Jesus Valdes.
Shields avoids the body shot from Jesus Valdes.
Jesus Valdes closes the distance and clinches up with Shields, looking for a takedown. Jesus Valdes pushes Shields against the cage but Shields circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shields throws a sloppy head kick and Jesus Valdes moves out of range easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jesus Valdes falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Shields counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Shields has picked Jesus Valdes up - he's going for a ride! Shields dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Shields dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Shields circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
so Shields counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB2#
Jesus Valdes has an active guard here but Shields has managed to pass into half guard.
Jesus Valdes wants to improve his position but Shields is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Shields 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.
#SU#
Shields decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #T1#
Shields slaps away a takedown attempt from Jesus Valdes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jesus Valdes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A low kick from Jesus Valdes is predictable there #TD#
and Shields counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jesus Valdes looking for a sweep. Not yet Jesus Valdes, not yet.
Jesus Valdes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Shields controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jesus Valdes is striking from the bottom but Shields uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.#T2##SU#
Shields postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Jesus Valdes to stand up.
Jesus Valdes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jesus Valdes throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Shields to counter with a crisp jab.
Shields dodges the punch combination from Jesus Valdes.
Jesus Valdes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jesus Valdes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shields attempts a counter takedown but Jesus Valdes avoids it well and moves away.#T3#
Jesus Valdes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shields swivels and escapes.
Shields swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
Shields clinches up against the cage.
Shields jumps guard but Jesus Valdes stands there with Shields around his waist. Shields gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jesus Valdes is trying to break the clinch but Shields is controlling him.
Shields is trying to pull guard but Jesus Valdes turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Shields. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Shields's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jesus Valdes throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Shields counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jesus Valdes!
Jesus Valdes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jesus Valdes can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Jesus Valdes tries to bench press Shields off him but Shields keeps the position. #SUB#
Shields tries for a kimura but Jesus Valdes is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jesus Valdes wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Shields showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shields 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Shields!
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