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Event:
Bloodbath 6
Date: Sep 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Marquez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shabalala fails with the takedown.
Marquez connects with a right that clearly hurt Shabalala. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Marquez proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Shabalala collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ferdinand Marquez!
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Event:
BloodBath Fight Night 4
Date: Aug 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Shabalala shoots for a takedown but Perrez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Shabalala shoots in for a double leg but Perrez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Perrez stuffs the takedown.
Deshawn Perrez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raymond Shabalala.#TD#
Perrez gets the takedown into side control.
Shabalala is trying to improve his position.
Perrez lands a nice forearm strike.
Shabalala manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Shabalala looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Perrez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Perrez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Shabalala looking for submissions off his back.
Perrez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shabalala on the ground.
Perrez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shabalala defending well though. #SUB2#
Shabalala looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Shabalala looking for submissions off his back.
Perrez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Perrez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Shabalala moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Shabalala escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Perrez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Perrez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shabalala has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Perrez has managed to get both his arms back between Shabalala's legs - danger averted.
Perrez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Perrez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shabalala has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Perrez has managed to get both his arms back between Shabalala's legs - danger averted.
Perrez lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Shabalala escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Perrez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Perrez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Shabalala is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shabalala preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Perrez is in close to Shabalala's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Shabalala is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Perrez has his hands clasped together but Shabalala extends and breaks Perrez's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Shabalala.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Raymond Shabalala!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 30, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Shabalala gets a double leg takedown into Kano's guard.
Shabalala throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kano works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kano has his foot on Shabalala's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shabalala works his way back into a safe position though.
Shabalala postures up in Kano's guard and throws a big left but Kano blocks it. #SUB2#
Kano looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Kano looking for a guillotine here but Shabalala defends easily.
Shabalala postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Kano working for a triangle but Shabalala defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Kano is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shabalala is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kano preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shabalala in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shabalala throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Kano had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shabalala defends it easily.
Shabalala working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Kano throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1##SUB2#
Kano working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shabalala doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shabalala manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Shabalala avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kano utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shabalala working some strikes from top position.
Shabalala missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shabalala makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Kano has his foot on Shabalala's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shabalala works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Kano looking for a guillotine here but Shabalala defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shabalala with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Shabalala throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kano works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kano working for a triangle but Shabalala defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Kano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shabalala defends well.
Kano looks winded!#T2#
Shabalala lands a couple of digs.
Shabalala stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kano swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Kano is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shabalala keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kano's head.#ROC#
Kano is rocked!
Shabalala working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kano's head.
Kano is still in real trouble! Can Shabalala finish him?
Shabalala gets to his feet and stands over Kano, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Kano felt that one! Shabalala unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Kano from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raymond Shabalala!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Good shot there by Hopkins.
Shabalala takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shabalala with a poor takedown
and Hopkins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shabalala with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hopkins counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #ROC2#
Shabalala is rocked!
Hopkins with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Oh Shabalala is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shabalala gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hopkins counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raymond Shabalala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crunch! Hopkins slams his shin into Shabalala's torso.
Shabalala is breathing heavily.
A good leg kick by Hopkins.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hopkins works Shabalala's body with a nice hook.
Hopkins lands a big right hook! Shabalala looks hurt but is still standing! Hopkins lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Shabalala falls down and Hopkins dives in with a huge hammer fist! Shabalala's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Hopkins runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jimmy Hopkins!
A victorious Jimmy Hopkins 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Shabalala tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Xin defends well and Shabalala ends up having to push Xin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Xin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Xin lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Shabalala throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Xin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Xin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shabalala's head.
Xin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xin looks winded!#SUB#
Shabalala has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Xin doesn't defend quickly enough and Shabalala has managed to lock this one up! Can Xin escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Shabalala on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Raymond Shabalala!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 11, 2019 |
#R1#
Shabalala shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kano but Kano pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shabalala changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kano tries to avoid it but Shabalala manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kano to the ground. Kano escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Shabalala gets caught flat footed, as Kano shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Shabalala keeping full guard, as Kano tries to pass. #SUB#
Shabalala escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kano gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Kano drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kano jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kano tries to free his leg and advance position but Shabalala is retaining full guard.
Kano keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Kano thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Shabalala has his foot on Kano's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kano works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kano is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kano stands and throws Shabalala's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Shabalala is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Kano is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shabalala has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Kano tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Kano is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shabalala has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Kano tries for a kimura but Shabalala is defending well. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kano tries for a kimura but Shabalala is defending well.
Shabalala manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Shabalala actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Kano is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shabalala has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2##SUB2#
Kano is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Shabalala actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Shabalala looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Kano seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Shabalala looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Kano is working for a kimura but Shabalala is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Shabalala looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Kano wants to work for an arm triangle but Shabalala is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3##SUB2#
Kano is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Shabalala looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shabalala is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Kano is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shabalala is just riding it out for now. Kano eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Shabalala looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Kano is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Kano is looking for a kimura but Shabalala is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kano to get the leverage. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Kano is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shabalala is just riding it out for now. Kano eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Shabalala looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shabalala is pressing down on Kano's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Kano drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kano jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Shabalala wants to sweep here but Kano controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Shabalala working for a triangle but Kano defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Kano thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Kano is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Goji Kano dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Kano leaves Shabalala with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kano looks for a takedown but Shabalala sprawls well.
Horrible takedown attempt by Shabalala or perhaps it was just good defense by Kano, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Kano drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Kano is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Kano drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kano jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Shabalala throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kano thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Shabalala looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Kano thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1##SUB2#
Kano drops back looking for a leg! Shabalala is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shabalala manages to kick Kano off! Kano jumps back into Shabalala's guard. #SUB#
Shabalala looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Shabalala had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kano defends it easily.#SUB2#
Kano thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kano pushing down on Shabalala's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Shabalala looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Kano seems to be working for a kimura but Shabalala defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Kano is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2##SUB#
Shabalala looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Kano wants to work for an arm triangle but Shabalala is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kano moves nicely into side control.
Shabalala is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Kano is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shabalala has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kano tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2#
Kano thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3#
Shabalala tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kano wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shabalala is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kano off and has taken his back!
Shabalala is hanging on to Kano's back as he tries to escape.
Shabalala has Kano flattened out and is raining down punches.
Shabalala is working the ground and pound. Can Kano escape?
Shabalala misses with a punch to the head.
Kano tries to roll but Shabalala sticks to his back.
Kano rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kano keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kano manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Kano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shabalala defends well.
Kano is breathing heavily.
Shabalala is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Shabalala in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shabalala throwing strikes from guard but Kano blocks nicely. #T4#
Shabalala content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Kano escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shabalala gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shabalala postures up in Kano's guard and throws a big left but Kano blocks it.
Shabalala with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Shabalala is looking to work some ground and pound but Kano has wrist control.#SUB2#
Kano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shabalala lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Kano looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shabalala postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Kano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shabalala defends well.#SUB2#
Kano working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shabalala doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shabalala manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Goji Kano will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD#
Shabalala drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kano gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kano is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Shabalala scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Kano actively working from the bottom here.
Kano makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kano.
Shabalala missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Kano working for a triangle but Shabalala defends it easily.
Shabalala content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shabalala lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Kano has his foot on Shabalala's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shabalala works his way back into a safe position though.
Kano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shabalala is in close to Kano's body, working some short punches and elbows.#ROC#
Kano is rocked!#T1#
Shabalala working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kano's head.
Kano is still in real trouble! Can Shabalala finish him?
Shabalala passes Kano's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Shabalala is trying to work for a kimura but Kano is defending well.
#SUB2#
Kano looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Shabalala is working for a kimura but Kano is defending it quite comfortably.
Shabalala lands strikes from half guard.
Shabalala lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Kano! More strikes land and this one is all over! Shabalala jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raymond Shabalala!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Shabalala has a takedown stuffed.
Shabalala leaves Wheetley with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wheetley is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shabalala sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Shabalala shoots in and gets a takedown into Wheetley's guard.
Shabalala throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wheetley works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Wheetley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shabalala can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wheetley looks winded!
Shabalala postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Shabalala keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wheetley's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shabalala is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Shabalala throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wheetley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shabalala with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shabalala working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wheetley has momentary wrist control but Shabalala slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Shabalala stands up over Wheetley, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Shabalala keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wheetley's head.
Shabalala stands up over Wheetley, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Shabalala landing some decent shots from guard.
Shabalala might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shabalala working some strikes from top position.#ROC#
Wheetley is rocked!
Shabalala arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Wheetley's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Raymond Shabalala!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Polimac tries to clinch there but Shabalala circles away.
Polimac tries to clinch but Shabalala moves out of range.
Polimac tries to clinch but Shabalala is having none of it.
Polimac tries to clinch up but Shabalala circles away and keeps his distance.
Polimac is looking to clinch but Shabalala is avoiding it.
Shabalala tries to counter with a takedown but Polimac is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Shabalala drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Shabalala is breathing heavily.
Polimac tries to strike from the bottom.
Shabalala is working Polimac over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Polimac 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.
Shabalala 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.
Shabalala throwing strikes but missing.
Polimac throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Shabalala throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shabalala works over Polimac with some ground and pound from guard.
Polimac doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Polimac doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Shabalala working some strikes from top position.
Polimac thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Shabalala trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Polimac really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shabalala. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Shabalala postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Polimac will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Shabalala lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shabalala lands a couple of elbows.
Shabalala throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shabalala postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Shabalala working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Polimac's head.
Polimac throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Shabalala stopping the sweep attempt from Polimac.
Shabalala working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Polimac's head.
Polimac throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Shabalala with a nice head shot there.
Shabalala preventing the sweep.
Polimac striking off his back but it's not causing Shabalala any problems.
Polimac throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#T2#
Shabalala postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Shabalala is in close to Polimac's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Shabalala distracts Polimac with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Shabalala drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Shabalala as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Polimac screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Shabalala! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Raymond Shabalala!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 03, 2019 |
#R1#
Diemomd misses with a looping right.
Shabalala slips a straight right by Diemomd.
Shabalala shoots in looking for a takedown but Diemomd manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shabalala's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Diemomd leaves Shabalala with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shabalala darts in looking for a takedown but Diemomd gets double underhooks and turns Shabalala into the cage.
Barry Diemomd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raymond Shabalala.
Shabalala shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Diemomd as he jumps to the side.
Shabalala drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Diemomd looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Diemomd fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diemomd throws a shot from downtown. Shabalala moves away and avoids it.
Shabalala with the counter takedown but Diemomd avoids it easily.
A big right from Diemomd misses.
Shabalala throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Diemomd's waist but Diemomd gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shabalala off to one side.
Diemomd fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shabalala defending well as Diemomd loads up on a big left hand.
Shabalala ducks under a wild hook from Diemomd.
The fighters circling - Diemomd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Diemomd throws a shot from downtown. Shabalala moves away and avoids it.
Diemomd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shabalala uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diemomd.
Shabalala will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Diemomd swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Shabalala shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Shabalala looks winded!#T1#
Diemomd is looking to improve his position.
Diemomd taking some punishment here, with Shabalala in his half guard.
Shabalala throwing shots but Diemomd is blocking nicely.
Shabalala is nestled in close to Diemomd, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diemomd trying to control here.
Diemomd avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shabalala.
Shabalala is thwarting Diemomd's attempts to control the position.
Diemomd blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shabalala.
Diemomd is trying to stand up here but Shabalala is controlling him well.
Diemomd wants to get back to full guard.
Shabalala thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Diemomd's head.
Diemomd throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#T2#
Shabalala lands strikes from half guard.
Diemomd trying to hold on to Shabalala's head to control him but Shabalala postures up.
Shabalala is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Shabalala lands a nice short elbow.
Shabalala prevents Diemomd from improving his position.#SUB2#
Shabalala is working for a kimura but Diemomd is defending it quite comfortably.
Shabalala missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Shabalala lands with a punch from half guard.
Shabalala working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Shabalala slips a nice elbow through Diemomd's hands, connecting with Diemomd's forehead.
Diemomd avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shabalala.
Diemomd has hold of Shabalala's hands but Shabalala slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Shabalala working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Shabalala lands a nice short elbow.
Diemomd knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shabalala on the ground.
Shabalala is nestled in close to Diemomd, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Diemomd avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shabalala.
Diemomd tries to get to full guard but Shabalala has control of the leg.
Shabalala lands strikes from half guard.
Shabalala is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Diemomd tries to kick Shabalala off but Shabalala keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Diemomd actively working from the bottom here.
Shabalala scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T4#
Shabalala is thwarting Diemomd's attempts to control the position.
Shabalala looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Diemomd with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Shabalala is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Shabalala seems to be looking for submissions.
Shabalala working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Diemomd actively working from the bottom here.
Diemomd on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Shabalala lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Shabalala scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#ROC2#
Diemomd is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raymond Shabalala dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Shabalala changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Diemomd tries to avoid it but Shabalala manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Diemomd to the ground. Diemomd escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Diemomd missing with a left hand there. Shabalala was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Raymond Shabalala is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diemomd misses with a hook.
Shabalala fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Diemomd avoids it really well and circles away.
Diemomd throws a body punch but Shabalala moves out of range.
Shabalala dives in and grabs Diemomd's left leg, looking for a takedown. Diemomd pushes down on Shabalala's head and hops out.
Barry Diemomd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raymond Shabalala.
Diemomd throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Diemomd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shabalala.
Diemomd tests Shabalala's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shabalala ducks under a wild hook from Diemomd.
Diemomd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shabalala slips a jab from Diemomd.
Shabalala shoots in for a takedown but Diemomd shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shabalala tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Diemomd swivels and escapes.
Shabalala shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Diemomd as he avoids it easily.
Shabalala uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diemomd.
Barry Diemomd is winning the standup battle so far.
Shabalala is breathing heavily.
Diemomd throws a shot from downtown. Shabalala moves away and avoids it.
Shabalala uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diemomd.
Diemomd throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Diemomd tried to score with a low kick but Shabalala checks it.
Shabalala defending well as Diemomd loads up on a big left hand.
Diemomd throws a half hearted mid kick.
Diemomd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diemomd lands a really nice looking cross but Shabalala seems unphased.
Shabalala will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Diemomd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diemomd displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shabalala.
Shabalala keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diemomd.
Barry Diemomd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diemomd throws a hook to the side of Shabalala's head but Shabalala sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice defenses there by Shabalala.
A jab from Diemomd misses.
Diemomd throws a hook but Shabalala blocks it.
Shabalala is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Diemomd throws a nice outside leg kick.
Diemomd misses with a looping right.
Shabalala steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diemomd.
Diemomd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shabalala sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shabalala shoots in for a takedown but Diemomd shows good takedown defense.
Diemomd takes a swing at Shabalala's ribcage but misses.
Shabalala moves away from the strike by Diemomd.
Shabalala is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2#
Diemomd throws out a loose jab but Shabalala uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diemomd looks to land a left hand but Shabalala moved out of range nicely.
And Shabalala tries to counter it with a takedown but Diemomd pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sloppy strikes from Diemomd. Those never looked like landing.
Shabalala is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A telegraphed right hand from Diemomd misses the target.
Diemomd looks to throw the jab but Shabalala is out of range.
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!
Shabalala shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Diemomd pinned against the cage. Diemomd gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Diemomd misses with an uppercut.
No luck for Shabalala with that takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shabalala.
Shabalala blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Diemomd misses its intended target.
Diemomd misses with a straight right.
Shabalala tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nice defenses there by Shabalala.
Diemomd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shabalala manages to avoid it.
Shabalala checks a leg kick. #T3#
Shabalala shoots in for a double leg but Diemomd sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Diemomd stuffs the takedown.
A quick step to the side and Diemomd tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shabalala uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diemomd.
Diemomd swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Shabalala ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shabalala tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Diemomd misses with a looping right.
Shabalala shoots in for a takedown but Diemomd shows good takedown defense.
Shabalala slips under a jab.
Shabalala steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diemomd.
Shabalala slips under a jab.
Diemomd misses with an uppercut.
Shabalala staying out of range there.
Shabalala drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Diemomd defends it well.
Shabalala ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shabalala displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diemomd throws out the jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shabalala.
Shabalala moves out of range of the strikes.
Shabalala shoots for a double leg takedown but Diemomd sprawls well. He's pushed Shabalala's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Diemomd looks to score with a jab to the body but Shabalala is just out of range.
Shabalala slips under a jab from Diemomd.#T4#
A jab from Diemomd misses.
Shabalala feints the counter takedown.
Diemomd throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shabalala on the side of the head.
Diemomd throws a jab when Shabalala was well out of range.
Diemomd thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diemomd throws a shot from downtown. Shabalala moves away and avoids it.
Shabalala shoots for a takedown but Diemomd saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Diemomd throws a hook but Shabalala avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shabalala displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diemomd throws out the jab.
Shabalala shoots in looking for a takedown but Diemomd manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shabalala's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Shabalala has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shabalala there as he acknowledges the shot.
Diemomd throws a hook but Shabalala blocks it.
Diemomd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shabalala.
Diemomd misses with a two punch combination.
A big right from Diemomd misses.
Shabalala moves out of range of the strikes.
Shabalala shoots in looking for a takedown. Diemomd tries to sprawl out of it but Shabalala keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Diemomd manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Shabalala slips under a jab.
Shabalala feints the counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Diemomd dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Shabalala moves away from the strike by Diemomd.
Diemomd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shabalala sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shabalala closes the distance and clinches up with Diemomd, looking for a takedown. Shabalala pushes Diemomd against the cage but Diemomd circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Diemomd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shabalala defending well as Diemomd loads up on a big left hand.
Diemomd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shabalala feints the counter takedown.
Some bone on bone action there as Shabalala checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Shabalala defending well as Diemomd loads up on a big left hand.
Diemomd misses the jab.
Shabalala steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diemomd.
Shabalala shoots in but Diemomd avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A big left from Diemomd misses.
Shabalala is trying hard to land a takedown here. Diemomd sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Barry Diemomd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raymond Shabalala.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diemomd throws a series of punches but Shabalala avoids them all with ease.
Diemomd misses the jab.
Diemomd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diemomd throws a hook but Shabalala blocks it.
Shabalala takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diemomd connects with a looping right hand.
Diemomd jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Diemomd leaves Shabalala with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Diemomd misses the target.
Diemomd throws a right hand that Shabalala ducks under and follows up with a left that Shabalala also avoids with ease.
Shabalala shoots in for a takedown but Diemomd shows good takedown defense.
Shabalala moves out of range of the strikes.
Diemomd throws a body punch but Shabalala moves out of range.
Shabalala drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Diemomd defends it well.
Diemomd tries a low kick but Shabalala avoids it.
Shabalala fails with a takedown attempt.
Diemomd throws a hook to the side of Shabalala's head but Shabalala sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shabalala ducks under a wild hook from Diemomd.
Diemomd misses with a hook.
Diemomd misses with an uppercut. Shabalala saw that one coming.
Shabalala changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Diemomd throws a hook to the side of Shabalala's head but Shabalala sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diemomd throws a hook but Shabalala blocks it.
Shabalala drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Diemomd defends it well.
Diemomd throws a hook but Shabalala blocks it.
Shabalala tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Diemomd swivels and escapes.#T2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Shabalala or perhaps it was just good defense by Diemomd, which made it look bad.
Shabalala has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Diemomd misses with a looping left.
Shabalala misses with a takedown attempt - Diemomd sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shabalala moves away from the strike by Diemomd.
Diemomd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shabalala tries for a takedown but Diemomd sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Diemomd appears to be looking for a big counter.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Diemomd lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Shabalala has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shabalala and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A big left from Diemomd misses.
Shabalala moves out of range of the strikes.
Shabalala fails with a takedown attempt.
Diemomd looks to land a right hand but Shabalala moved out of range.
Diemomd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shabalala can do to turn this around?
Nice defenses there by Shabalala.
Shabalala shoots for a double leg takedown but Diemomd sprawls well. He's pushed Shabalala's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Diemomd lands with an uppercut that bounces Shabalala off the cage and back into range.
Diemomd missing with a left hand there. Shabalala was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Diemomd throws a lazy right hand but Shabalala sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shabalala misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shabalala moves out of range of the strikes.
Diemomd throws an overhand right that lands on Shabalala's shoulder, as Shabalala tries to avoid the shot.
Shabalala shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Diemomd defends it nicely.
Shabalala fails with a takedown attempt.
Diemomd misses the shot to the body.
Diemomd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shabalala dives in and grabs Diemomd's left leg, looking for a takedown. Diemomd pushes down on Shabalala's head and hops out.
Diemomd lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shabalala circles away quickly and effectively.
Diemomd misses with a looping left.
Diemomd misses with a looping right.
Diemomd looks to score with a jab to the body but Shabalala is just out of range.
Diemomd misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Shabalala shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Diemomd sprawls well. Diemomd wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shabalala gets slowly back to his feet.
Diemomd misses with a hook.
Diemomd throws a shot from downtown. Shabalala moves away and avoids it.
Diemomd looks to throw the jab but Shabalala is out of range.
Shabalala uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diemomd.
Shabalala shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Diemomd but Diemomd pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It looked like Diemomd wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Diemomd misses the target.
Shabalala shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Diemomd but Diemomd pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The fighters circling - Diemomd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Horrible takedown attempt by Shabalala or perhaps it was just good defense by Diemomd, which made it look bad.
An attempted straight right counter from Diemomd misses the target.
Diemomd throws a lazy right hand but Shabalala sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diemomd swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diemomd throws a body shot but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barry Diemomd showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Diemomd has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:26
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:26
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barry Diemomd!
Our winner, Barry Diemomd, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 31, 2019 |
#R1#
Shabalala shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Xin sprawls well. Xin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shabalala gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
Xin gets the takedown into side control.
Xin sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Shabalala is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Shabalala is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Xin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shabalala defending well though.
Xin is breathing heavily.
Xin thows a huge punch but Shabalala dodges it nicely.
#SUB2#
Shabalala actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Shabalala keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Shabalala is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Xin pulls his head out easily.
Xin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Shabalala is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Xin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Xin's back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shabalala is working the ground and pound. Can Xin escape?
Shabalala lands with a hammerfist to the side of Xin's head.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1#
Oooh a big shot gets through from Shabalala. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shabalala loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Xin hold on?
Shabalala scores with strikes from the back.
Shabalala throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Xin!
Xin is in bad spot here.
Xin is working hard here to advance position.
Shabalala has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shabalala lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Shabalala scores with punches to the body.
Xin tries to break free.
Xin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shabalala on the ground.
Shabalala is landing with strikes. Xin can't take much more of this.
Xin covers up after that shot from Shabalala.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Shabalala is cranking Xin's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Xin! He's tightened the choke and Xin is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Raymond Shabalala!
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Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 28, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Shabalala throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mitchell was covering up waiting for the punch and Shabalala finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Mitchell manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Mitchell taking a breather.
Mitchell holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Mitchell for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Shabalala is trying to drag Mitchell to the mat but Mitchell just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shabalala has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mitchell avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shabalala is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mitchell gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Shane Mitchell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raymond Shabalala.
Shabalala is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mitchell is defending well.
Shabalala drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mitchell pulls his leg out and moves away.
Shabalala dives in and grabs Mitchell's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mitchell pushes down on Shabalala's head and hops out.
Mitchell is looking to counter the offense by Shabalala and move into the clinch.#CL#
Mitchell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Shabalala tries to score a body lock takedown but Mitchell shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T1#
Shabalala is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mitchell gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Shabalala is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mitchell pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Shabalala letting Mitchell take a breather here.
Shabalala goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mitchell prevents it.
Mitchell has Shabalala pressed against the cage.
Mitchell stops a takedown attempt from Shabalala.
Mitchell stops a takedown attempt from Shabalala.
Mitchell stalling.
Mitchell is stalling here.
Mitchell stalls.
Mitchell prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T2#
Shabalala can't get the takedown.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Shane Mitchell.#CL#
Mitchell moves into the clinch successfully.
Shabalala is working for takedown but Mitchell is calmly controlling the position for now.
Shabalala drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mitchell pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Mitchell has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shabalala wants to take the fight to the mat but Mitchell manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Shabalala looking for a takedown.
Mitchell stops a takedown attempt from Shabalala.
Shabalala tries for a takedown but Mitchell manages to get underhooks.
#T3#
Mitchell content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Shabalala drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mitchell pulls his leg out and moves away.
Shabalala looks winded!#CL#
Mitchell clinches with his opponent.
Mitchell is struggling to control the position.
Mitchell prevents a takedown attempt there.
Shabalala wants a takedown but no success here.
Shabalala is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Shabalala is trying to drag Mitchell to the mat but Mitchell just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mitchell stalling the fight.
Mitchell controlling the action here for a moment.
#T4#
Mitchell tries a knee to the head but Shabalala blocks it.
Shabalala has Mitchell pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mitchell manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shabalala blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mitchell leaning his opponent against the cage.
Shabalala is working for takedown but Mitchell is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mitchell leaning his opponent against the cage.
Shabalala drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mitchell pulls his leg out and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shabalala shoots for a takedown but Mitchell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mitchell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Mitchell pushes Shabalala up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Mitchell dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Shabalala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mitchell.
#CL#
Mitchell clinches up with Shabalala and pushes him back against the cage.
Shabalala has Mitchell pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mitchell manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shabalala changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mitchell fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Shabalala will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shane Mitchell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raymond Shabalala.#CL#
Mitchell has closed the distance and engaged Shabalala in a clinch.
Shabalala changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mitchell fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mitchell cracks Shabalala with a right hand to the side of the head.
Shabalala shoots in looking for a takedown but Mitchell manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shabalala's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Mitchell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Shabalala tries to score a body lock takedown but Mitchell shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shabalala tries to score a body lock takedown but Mitchell shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shabalala changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mitchell fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mitchell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shabalala moves away.
Shabalala is breathing heavily.#CL#
Mitchell rushes Shabalala and presses him up against the cage.
Shabalala is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T1#
Mitchell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mitchell will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Shabalala up against the cage.
Mitchell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shabalala can do to turn this around?
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mitchell will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Shabalala up against the cage.
Shabalala is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mitchell pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mitchell avoiding damage.
Mitchell has Shabalala pushed against the cage.
Mitchell seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Mitchell prevents the takedown attempt.
Mitchell prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mitchell gets underhooks to prevent Shabalala's takedown attempt.
Shane Mitchell has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shabalala tries for a takedown but Mitchell manages to get underhooks.
Shabalala has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mitchell after a bit of a struggle.
Shabalala drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mitchell pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Mitchell closes the distance and clinches.
Shabalala wants a takedown but no success here.
Mitchell is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Shabalala is trying to drag Mitchell to the mat but Mitchell just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mitchell gets underhooks to prevent Shabalala's takedown attempt.
Mitchell stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mitchell gets underhooks to prevent Shabalala's takedown attempt.
#T3#
Mitchell stalling in the clinch.
Shabalala is working for takedown but Mitchell is calmly controlling the position for now.
Shabalala looking for a takedown.
Mitchell stalling.
Shabalala has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mitchell after a bit of a struggle.
Mitchell is struggling to control the position.
Mitchell has Shabalala pressed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Shane Mitchell.#CL#
Mitchell closes the distance and clinches.
Shabalala letting Mitchell take a breather here.
Shabalala blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shabalala is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mitchell pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T4#
Shabalala is looking for a takedown.
Shabalala tries to score a body lock takedown but Mitchell shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shabalala being controlled against the cage.
Mitchell lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mitchell pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mitchell leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mitchell has Shabalala pressed against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A bit of stalling here from Mitchell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Mitchell dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Nice takedown defense from Mitchell. No joy for Shabalala on that attempt.
Raymond Shabalala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shabalala is defended easily by Mitchell.#CL#
Mitchell has closed the distance and engaged Shabalala in a clinch.
Shabalala goes for a takedown attempt but Mitchell pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Shane Mitchell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raymond Shabalala.
Mitchell misses with a wild combination.
#CL#
Mitchell clinches up against the cage.
Shabalala is trying to drag Mitchell to the mat but Mitchell just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell gets underhooks to prevent Shabalala's takedown attempt.
Mitchell stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Shabalala takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mitchell throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T1#
Shabalala letting Mitchell take a breather here.
Shabalala has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mitchell after a bit of a struggle.
Mitchell just leaning against Shabalala, taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Shane Mitchell.
Shabalala looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Shabalala is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mitchell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Raymond Shabalala is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Mitchell moves into the clinch.
Mitchell gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shabalala.
Shabalala wants a takedown but no success here.
Mitchell stalling the fight.
Shabalala is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mitchell is defending well.
Mitchell is pressed up against the cage. Shabalala has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mitchell down to the mat. Mitchell avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T2##CL#
Mitchell closes the distance and clinches.
Mitchell slowing the pace effectively.
Mitchell is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Stalling in the clinch from Mitchell.
Shabalala wants a takedown but no success here.
Mitchell is working Shabalala over against the cage.
Mitchell stalling against the cage.
Mitchell taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Shabalala is looking to take this one to the mat.
Shabalala has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mitchell is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mitchell stops a takedown attempt from Shabalala.
Mitchell is pushing Shabalala up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shabalala. #T3#
Shabalala tries for a takedown but Mitchell manages to get underhooks.
Mitchell is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mitchell has Shabalala pressed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Shane Mitchell.
Mitchell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Mitchell has Shabalala up against the cage in a clinch.
Mitchell pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mitchell stalling against the cage.
Shabalala is working for takedown but Mitchell is calmly controlling the position for now.#T4#
Shabalala is looking to take this one to the mat.
Shabalala is trying to drag Mitchell to the mat but Mitchell just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shabalala is trying to drag Mitchell to the mat but Mitchell just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shabalala tries to score a body lock takedown but Mitchell shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shabalala blocks an uppercut.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shabalala is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mitchell is pushing Shabalala up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Shabalala drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mitchell pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shane Mitchell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mitchell 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:25
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:25
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Mitchell!
Shane Mitchell thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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