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Event:
RRFC Fight Night London
Date: Nov 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Shaw tries to score a power double leg takedown but Beachgon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shaw somewhat.
Beachgon is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#TD#
Beachgon gets caught napping as Shaw dives in and scores a takedown. Beachgon manages to retain guard.
Shaw tries to stand but Beachgon is controlling from the bottom.
Shaw trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw wants to control from the top but Beachgon keeps moving. #T1##SUB2#
Beachgon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shaw is aware though and is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Beachgon can do anything to dispel that myth.
Beachgon throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Beachgon working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shaw. #TD#
Shaw closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Beachgon's guard.
Shaw content to stall in guard here.
Beachgon managing to control the position. #T2#
Beachgon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shaw is one step ahead there.
Shaw wants to control from the top but Beachgon keeps moving.
Shaw throwing strikes but missing.
Beachgon keeping moving, preventing Shaw from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Shaw landing some decent shots from guard.
Shaw might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shaw trying to control but Beachgon is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Beachgon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES#
Shaw has his feet on Beachgon's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Beachgon misses with the combination.
Beachgon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T4#
Beachgon tries a head kick but it misses.
Beachgon misses with a head kick.
Shaw shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deair Shaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Beachgon manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Shaw on his heels. He'll look to pass Shaw's guard now, I'm sure.
Shaw is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shaw managing to control the position.
Beachgon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shaw is trying to keep Beachgon in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beachgon controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Deair Shaw will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Nice shot lands for Beachgon.
Beachgon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shaw has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#TD#
Shaw shoots in and gets a takedown into Beachgon's guard.
Beachgon is pulling down on Shaw's head. It's preventing any offense from Shaw, at least for the moment.
Beachgon keeping moving, preventing Shaw from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB2#
Beachgon has his foot on Shaw's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shaw works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Shaw drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Beachgon dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Beachgon looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SU2#
Beachgon stands and steps away. Shaw gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A punch combination from Beachgon misses. #T2#
Shaw changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Beachgon tries to avoid it but Shaw manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Beachgon to the ground. Beachgon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Beachgon shoots in and bounces Shaw off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Beachgon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Shaw looking to control.
Beachgon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Shaw looking to hit a scissor sweep but Beachgon is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Beachgon displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T4##TD2#
Shaw tries to sprawl but Beachgon drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Shaw has one foot on Beachgon's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Shaw changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Beachgon tries to avoid it but Shaw manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Beachgon to the ground. Beachgon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Beachgon moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Shaw breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Beachgon fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Shaw to the ground. Beachgon is now in Shaw's guard.
Beachgon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beachgon stands up over Shaw, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Beachgon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Beachgon wants to pass the guard but Shaw is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doadan Beachgon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Shaw takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shaw fails with an attempt to clinch.
Beachgon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Beachgon wants it to stay on the feet.
Beachgon swats away the attempt to clinch by Shaw.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Beachgon turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Beachgon manages to end up in side control.
Shaw prevents Beachgon from improving position.
Shaw wants to control but Beachgon postures up.#T1#
Shaw gets back to half guard.
Shaw wants to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Beachgon content to control rather than advance.
Beachgon tries to pass to full mount but Shaw defends it. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Beachgon in particular looking to stall.
Shaw trying to control but Beachgon postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Shaw shoots in but Beachgon avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Beachgon shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Beachgon showed some decent athleticism there. #T3#
Shaw pushes Beachgon off looking to stand but Beachgon dives back in and keeps control.
Beachgon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Beachgon winds up and cracks Shaw with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Deair Shaw overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Beachgon content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Shaw actively working from the bottom here.
Beachgon sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SU2#
Beachgon escapes and gets back to his feet. #TD2#
Beachgon drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Shaw keeping full guard, as Beachgon tries to pass.
Shaw trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beachgon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Doadan Beachgon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Beachgon has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doadan Beachgon!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Set leaves Shaw with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shaw uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Set.
Set attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shaw shoots for a double leg takedown but Set sprawls well. He's pushed Shaw's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A head kick misses from Shaw.
Set throws a combination that misses
and Shaw counters with a left and a right that stings Set.
Set throws a sloppy head kick and Shaw moves out of range easily.
Set throws a head kick that Shaw semi-blocks.
#CL2#
Shaw forces Set back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Set is trying to trip Shaw. He has hold of a leg but Shaw is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Set persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Shaw manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
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!#TD#
Set lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Set works his foot free and advances to mount.
Shaw wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Set.
Shaw is trying desperately to improve position.#T1#
Shaw tries to lock up and control but Set gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Set is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Shaw gets back to half guard.
Shaw is looking for a sweep. Set is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Set working the head and body with strikes.
Shaw wants to control but Set is keeping busy.
Ground and pound from Set.
Set is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Set seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Set with the ground and pound but Shaw uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Set scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2#
Set content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Set throws a big right hand that misses.
Shaw is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shaw looks winded!#SUB2#
Shaw looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Set is looking to work some ground and pound but Shaw has wrist control.
Set with a nice head shot there.
Shaw working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Set.
Set working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Set keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shaw's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Set throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shaw works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Set has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Set's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Set with a flurry of punches that miss.
Set 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#
Shaw has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Set can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Set trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shaw utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Set is in close to Shaw's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Set with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Shaw is trying to control the position but Set postures up.
Shaw preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Set postures up in Shaw's guard and throws a big left but Shaw blocks it.
Shaw has momentary wrist control but Set slips an elbow through the middle.
Set postures up in Shaw's guard and throws a big left but Shaw blocks it.
Set is in close to Shaw's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Set is in close to Shaw's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Set working some strikes from top position.
Set postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Set will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Set postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Set throws a strike but Shaw rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##ES#
Set kicks Shaw off and gets to his feet.
Shaw blocks a head kick by Set.
Set scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Set misses with a double jab
and Shaw connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Set dodges the punch combination from Shaw.
Set lands a right hook to the body.
Set lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Shaw backs up against the cage.
Shaw shoots in for a takedown but Set shows good takedown defense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Horus Set dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Shaw doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Set fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A head kick misses from Set.
Set tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shaw was well out of range. Poor timing from Set.
Set scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Shaw wants to clinch.
As Shaw looks to move away, Set throws a big counter combo but Shaw just gets out of the way.
Shaw jabs Set to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Set looks to land a body kick but Shaw moved away.
Shaw lands a leg kick that knocks Set off balance momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Shaw shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Set manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T1##SU2#
Set is working an open guard so Shaw takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Set misses with a two punch combination.
Shaw tries to move into range but Set moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Set lands with an overhand left.
Shaw on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Set throws a head kick but Shaw moves out of range.
Horus Set is winning the standup battle so far.
Set throws a combination that misses
and Shaw counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shaw dives in and grabs Set's left leg, looking for a takedown. Set pushes down on Shaw's head and hops out.
Shaw lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Set throws a push kick but Shaw slaps the foot to one side. #TD2#
Shaw dives in and scores a takedown into Set's guard.#ES#
Set pushes Shaw off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Set falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shaw counters with a left and a right that stings Set.
Shaw avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shaw is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Shaw looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Set is fending him off so far but Shaw persists. Nope, Set circles away and we're back to standing.
Set looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD#
Set drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Shaw's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Set connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Shaw some visible discomfort.
Shaw sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Set looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Shaw with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Set sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shaw defending well though. #T3#
Set thows a huge punch but Shaw dodges it nicely.
Shaw is looking to control Set's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shaw avoid being mounted?
Shaw wants to get back to full guard.
Set is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Set is nestled in close to Shaw, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Set lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Shaw manages to get to full guard.
Set scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Set throws a big right hand that misses.
Horus Set overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Set scoring with punches to the head and body.
Shaw manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Set manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Shaw stops Set from standing up. #SU2#
Shaw gets to his feet - Set follows without any prompting.
Set tries a head kick but it misses.
Set leaves Shaw with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Horus Set has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Deair Shaw.
Set slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Set goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Shaw closes the distance and clinches up with Set, looking for a takedown. Shaw pushes Set against the cage but Set circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Horus Set dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
No joy there for Set, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shaw keeps Set at a distance using the push kick.
Set leaves Shaw with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shaw closes the distance and clinches up with Set, looking for a takedown. Shaw pushes Set against the cage but Set circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Set fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Set throws a right hand that Shaw ducks under and follows up with a left that Shaw also avoids with ease.
Shaw misses with a kick to the body.
Set lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Set throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Set throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shaw counters with a three punch combo that has Set backing up. Set nods at Shaw to acknowledge the strikes.#CL2#
Shaw clinches up with Set and pushes him back against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Shaw on the inside. #TD#
Set gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Shaw regains guard.
#T1##SU#
Set stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2#
Shaw feints and as Set raises his hands in defense, Shaw changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
Set has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Shaw has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD#
Set works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES2#
Shaw kicks Set off and gets to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Set throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Shaw.
Set tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Set is trying to get back to his feet but Shaw has full control of the position and if anything, Set has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Set trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SUB2#
Set wants to get back to his feet. He's half way up but Shaw drags him back down with a jolt, managing to get his forearm deep under Set 's chin! Set is in real trouble! His face is turning bright red and he's forced to tap! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Deair Shaw!
Deair Shaw spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
UnderGround 2
Date: Sep 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Shaw tries to clinch up.#TD2#
Harper throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Shaw tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Harper is in Shaw's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harper is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaw is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Harper is concentrating on defense, preventing Shaw from advancing position.
Shaw lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Harper actively working from the bottom here.
Harper trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Harper looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Harper is looking to control Shaw's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Harper avoid being mounted?#T1##SUB2#
Harper actively working from the bottom here.
Shaw not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Harper is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Harper looking for a kimura from the bottom but Shaw passes into side control!
Shaw tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SU#
Shaw decides to stand back up. Shaw steps back and let's Harper get back to his feet.#TD2#
Harper scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Shaw 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.
Harper trying to control the position but Shaw is working away. #SUB2#
Harper tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Harper has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Harper looks winded!#SUB2#
Harper thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
Shaw is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Harper off and has taken his back!
A lull in the action here.
Harper trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shaw tries to keep control of the position but Harper is staying busy.#SUB#
Shaw looking for the RNC.
Harper wants to control his opponent's hands but Shaw gets his hands free. #T3##SUB#
Harper is trying to defend against the choke here but Shaw has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Shaw Tightens the hold and Harper taps out furiously! Shaw displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Deair Shaw!
A less than humble Deair Shaw misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Shaw lands a jab-cross combination. #TD2#
Man closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Shaw to the mat! Shaw manages to get full guard.
Man won't allow Shaw to get back to his feet.
Man lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Man scoring with some ground and pound. #ES#
Shaw manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#TD2#
Man gets a double leg takedown into Shaw's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Man controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Shaw can't keep his opponent in guard - Man advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Shaw is trying to stand.
#T1#
Man looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Shaw pushes Man off looking to stand but Man dives back in and keeps control.
Man passes to side control.
Man works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The referee asks Man politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Man prefers to stall for the moment though.
Shaw is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Man off and has taken his back!
Shaw is not going to allow Man to sit and survive in this position.
Man's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Shaw's hands.#T2#
Man trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Man is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Man rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Man keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Man wants to improve his position but Shaw is controlling well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Man striking from half guard on the bottom. #T3#
Shaw throwing shots but Man is blocking nicely.
Man holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Man can do anything to dispel that myth.
Man is looking for a sweep. Shaw is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shaw seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Shaw is breathing heavily.
Shaw throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Man is trying to get back to full guard.
Shaw lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Shaw stops Man from getting back to his feet.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Man works his way to full guard. Good work.
Shaw has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Man looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shaw wants to stand but Man has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shaw fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Man manages to avoid it.#TD#
Man gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Man is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Man is stalling in the full guard.
Man's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Deair Shaw will probably get the nod.
That's time! Shaw's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Man drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Shaw wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Man manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Shaw wants to improve his position but Man is controlling well.
Man is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Man is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shaw is just riding it out for now. Man eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Man content to control rather than advance.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Man connects with a nice short shot to Shaw's temple.
Man passes to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee asks Man politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Man prefers to stall for the moment though.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shaw taking a bit of punishment here - Man scoring with strikes.
Man landing strikes.
Man controlling the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Man working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Man tries for a kimura but Shaw is defending well.
Shaw is working to avoid the ground and pound but Man connects with a decent elbow. #T3#
Man controls the position.
Man works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Man working the head with strikes. #SU2#
Man stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Shaw falls off balance throwing a combination
and Man counters with a nice body shot. #TD2#
Man closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Shaw did well to prevent Man getting side control.#SUB2#
Man is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T4#
Man looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Man has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Man 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. Man lands a nice short elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Man performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Strike Man showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Shaw's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Man shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Shaw is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Man keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Shaw looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Man has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Man stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #TD2#
Man closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Man lands in his opponent's guard.
Shaw is wriggling around but Man manages to pass to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##REVR#
Shaw has hold of Man's hands but Man slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Man scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Man drops an elbow to the side of Shaw's head.
Man frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Man looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
Let's hope that Man has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Man lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Man takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Shaw wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Man looking to control and managing it successfully.
Man with shots to the head and body - Shaw looks very uncomfortable down there.
Man lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Man controlling from the full mount.
Shaw taking shots to the head. #T4#
Man connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Man lands a big shot there that rocks Shaw but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#SUB2#
Man working for a guillotine from mount but Shaw is in no mood to give up. #SUB2#
Man is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Shaw can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Shaw takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Strike Man comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Man has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Strike Man!
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 4
Date: Aug 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Shaw closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cox circles away.#TD#
Shaw looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Cox!#ES2#
Cox throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Shaw fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shaw fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shaw shoots in looking for a takedown. Cox tries to sprawl out of it but Shaw keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cox manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deair Shaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Cox drives through with a takedown into Shaw's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cox working some strikes from top position.
Cox showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Shaw wants to stand and escape but Cox is having none of it.
Cox working some strikes from top position.
Shaw wants to stand and escape but Cox is having none of it.
Cox looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cox has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cox working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Shaw's head.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cox connects with a couple of short punches.
Cox engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Shaw is breathing heavily.
Cox passes Shaw's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cox looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3#
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Shaw knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cox on the ground.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Cox closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Cox moves into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaw working to try and regain half guard.
#T4#
Cox with a couple of short strikes.
Cox putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Cox controlling from the full mount.
Cox lands a couple of good shots and Shaw has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB2#
Cox looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Shaw taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Oliver Cox!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Some wild striking there from Shaw.
Vance avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shaw misses with a body shot
#CL#
and Vance counters by clinching up.
Shaw wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
Shaw breaks the clinch.
Shaw fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL2#
Shaw instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Shaw manages to pull guard.
Vance sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Vance stands and steps away. Shaw gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T1#
Vance showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shaw.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vance.
Vance misses with a low kick as Shaw jumps back.
A little jabbing left from Shaw on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shaw tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vance swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shaw throws a looping overhand right but Vance ducks down to avoid it.
Vance went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Shaw throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Vance decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Shaw's guard.
Shaw is wriggling around but Vance manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
Vance is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
Vance has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Vance will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Vance is working for a kimura but Shaw is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3#
Shaw tries to kick Vance off but Vance keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SU#
Vance decides to stand and escape the position.
Shaw tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vance swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shaw rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vance moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vance tried to counter with a leg kick but Shaw avoided it.
Shaw wants to clinch#TD#
and Vance decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Shaw's guard.#T4#
Vance engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Vance stops Shaw from standing up.
Shaw looks winded!
Vance forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Vance is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shaw sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vance takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dorsey Vance dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Shaw throws a hook but Vance blocks it.
Shaw tries for a takedown but Vance circles away easily
and Vance counters with a left and a right that stings Shaw.
A head kick misses from Shaw.
Shaw looks to throw the jab but Vance is out of range.
Shaw blocks a leg kick.
No joy there for Vance, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dorsey Vance is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shaw looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shaw throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vance.
Vance went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Shaw misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shaw is breathing heavily.
Vance throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shaw steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Vance.
Shaw lands with a nice combination. Vance backs away looking to recover.#T1#
Shaw throws a right and a left that Vance avoids nicely.
Deair Shaw seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Vance has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Vance pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shaw throws a lazy head kick
and Vance counters with a good low kick that Shaw was not able to check. #TD#
Vance shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Vance showed some decent athleticism there.
Shaw tries to kick Vance off in order to stand up. Vance Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Vance is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shaw can do to turn this around?#SU#
Vance decides to stand back up. Vance steps back and let's Shaw get back to his feet.
Vance throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shaw looks to land a combination but Vance avoids it well. #T2#
Vance is looking to score with low kicks.
Vance looks for the body kick but Shaw saw that one coming.
A bone on bone clash there as Shaw blocks the leg kick.
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!#TD#
Vance scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Shaw is looking to get back to is feet but Vance passes into side control.
Vance taking a breather here. #T3#
Vance cracks Shaw with a big right hand but Shaw just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#SU#
Vance decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD#
Vance feints and as Shaw raises his hands in defense, Vance changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Shaw wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Vance manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vance is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4#
Dorsey Vance overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shaw tries to kick Vance off in order to stand up. Vance Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Shaw tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Shaw is desperately trying to improve his position but Vance has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dorsey Vance dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Vance gets the takedown into side control.
Vance moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Shaw is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vance trying to control the pace. #T1##SUB2#
Shaw looking for a kimura from the bottom but Vance passes into side control!
Shaw takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vance is putting a hurting on Shaw here, landing some big shots from side control.
Shaw manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T2#
Vance keeping control of the position.
Vance missing with punches from the bottom.
Vance moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Shaw being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Vance wants to sweep but no luck.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vance holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vance tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shaw unleashes a big counter combination but Vance bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Shaw throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Vance holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD#
Vance drags the fight down to the ground.
Shaw must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vance striking from his own guard.
Vance managing to control the position.
Vance continues to stall.#T4#
Vance lands an upkick as Shaw stands over him.
Vance trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Vance looking for a triangle here. Shaw is fighting it but it looks tight! Vance pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Shaw is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dorsey Vance!
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