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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 08, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
LeHotta clinches up with Shaffer and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Shaffer fails to land.
Shaffer looking to slow down the pace here.#TD2#
LeHotta has Shaffer pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. LeHotta pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Shaffer tumbling to the mat - LeHotta dives into Shaffer's guard.
Shaffer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shaffer keeping full guard, as LeHotta tries to pass.
Shaffer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaffer postures up.
Shaffer really is a fat lump.
Shaffer stops LeHotta from standing up. #T1#
Shaffer won't allow LeHotta to sweep him here.
LeHotta is still trying to improve position.
LeHotta throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
LeHotta working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
LeHotta working for a triangle but Shaffer defends it easily.
LeHotta working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shaffer.
LeHotta wants to sweep here but Shaffer controlling him for the moment.
Shaffer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
LeHotta has momentary wrist control but Shaffer slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
Shaffer stands up over LeHotta, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shaffer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shaffer landing with the ground and pound.
Shaffer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Shaffer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shaffer throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
LeHotta is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shaffer is aware though and is defending well.
LeHotta looks winded!
Shaffer throwing strikes but missing.
Shaffer postures up.
#SU#
Shaffer gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD2#
LeHotta closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Shaffer's guard.
Shaffer is pulling down on LeHotta's head. It's preventing any offense from LeHotta, at least for the moment.#T3#
LeHotta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
LeHotta trying to stand up but can't free himself from Shaffer's guard.
LeHotta missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shaffer seems keen to control LeHotta's posture.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD2#
LeHotta manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Shaffer on his heels. He'll look to pass Shaffer's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Shaffer is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. LeHotta presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Shaffer lands an elbow that stopped LeHotta in his tracks for a moment.
Shaffer misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
LeHotta has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Shaffer regains guard immediately. #ES#
Shaffer has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes LeHotta off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
LeHotta moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demetrius Shaffer dominated that round.
That's time! Shaffer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Shaffer has closed the distance and engaged LeHotta in a clinch.
LeHotta wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC#
Shaffer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
LeHotta looking to score a takedown here. Shaffer is defending well but LeHotta drives through and ends up in Shaffer's guard.
LeHotta trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaffer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
LeHotta wants to pass the guard but Shaffer is keeping the position.
Shaffer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that LeHotta can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeHotta wants to stand and escape but instead Shaffer has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Shaffer postures up in LeHotta's guard and throws a big left but LeHotta blocks it. #T1#
LeHotta utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
LeHotta trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Shaffer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as LeHotta works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shaffer trying to control the position from guard on top but LeHotta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Demetrius Shaffer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Shaffer drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Shaffer seems to have locked his on tight now - LeHotta screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Shaffer, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Demetrius Shaffer!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Tolar scores with a body shot.
#TD2#
Tolar shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Shaffer's guard.
Tolar trying to stand up but can't free himself from Shaffer's guard.
Shaffer could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Tolar showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Tolar 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.
Tolar throws a big right hand that misses.
Tolar showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Tolar wants to stand but Shaffer is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Tolar shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tolar showed some decent athleticism there.
Tolar wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Shaffer uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Tolar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Tolar.
Tolar wants to stand but Shaffer is controlling his posture from full guard.
Tolar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tolar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tolar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shaffer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T3#
Tolar is fighting to break Shaffer's control of his arms but Shaffer is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Tolar moves into range and clinches up with Shaffer.#TD#
Shaffer jumps guard and drags Tolar to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Tolar trying to stand up but can't free himself from Shaffer's guard.
Tolar looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4##SU2#
Tolar decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Shaffer, up you get! #TD#
Shaffer looking to score a takedown here. Tolar is defending well but Shaffer drives through and ends up in Tolar's guard.#ES2#
Tolar has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Shaffer off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shaffer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tolar sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shaffer somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Tolar dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Tolar shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Tolar was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Shaffer struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shaffer gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tolar sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
Tolar missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Tolar seems to be working for a kimura but Shaffer defends the submission attempt.
Tolar is taking a breather. Shaffer says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Yet more stalling tactics from Tolar.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shaffer misses with a double jab.
Frank Tolar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shaffer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD2#
Tolar drives through with a takedown into guard.
Shaffer pulls Tolar in close to his closed guard and prevents Tolar from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaffer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tolar's guard. #REVR##T3#
Tolar is looking to sweep but instead, Shaffer has passed into half guard.
Tolar is holding on to half guard well.
Shaffer wants to free his trapped foot but Tolar is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tolar controlling the position for now.
Tolar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shaffer is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Tolar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shaffer pulls his head out easily.
Frank Tolar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tolar is breathing heavily.
Tolar pushes Shaffer off looking to stand but Shaffer dives back in and keeps control.
Shaffer wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Tolar uses the opportunity to regain full guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Shaffer scoring with punches to the head and body.
Shaffer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tolar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shaffer. #SUB#
Shaffer has gone for a leg lock! Tolar slips out almost immediately though and dives into Shaffer's guard.#REVB#
Tolar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tolar is continuing to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shaffer working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Frank Tolar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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##TD2#
Shaffer gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tolar to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Tolar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Tolar drops back, looking for a kneebar! Shaffer looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Shaffer looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Shaffer! #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaffer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tolar keeps working. #T1#
Tolar parries the strikes from Shaffer easily there. Shaffer is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Tolar to escape.
Shaffer working away.
An elbow from Shaffer crashes against the mat.
#ES2#
Tolar throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Shaffer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #TD2#
Tolar closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tolar lands in his opponent's guard.
Tolar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shaffer keeping moving, preventing Tolar from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB2#
Tolar drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Shaffer manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tolar has Shaffer in his guard.#REVR##ES2#
Tolar uses the cage to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Tolar rushes Shaffer and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Shaffer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shaffer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tolar.
Demetrius Shaffer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shaffer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T3#
Shaffer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tolar defends it nicely.
Tolar lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tolar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Tolar takes the fight into the clinch.
Shaffer lands an elbow just above Tolar 's eye.
Tolar wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC#
Shaffer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Shaffer gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tolar to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T4#
Tolar postures up.
Tolar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tolar controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tolar wants to control from the top but Shaffer keeps moving.
Demetrius Shaffer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frank Tolar is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shaffer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tolar controls the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Tolar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tolar 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Tolar!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 29, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Shaffer gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Weryg to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES#
Shaffer has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Weryg off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Shaffer really is a fat lump.#CL#
Shaffer gets a clinch.
Weryg is trying to break free.#BC#
Shaffer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Weryg shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Shaffer manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weryg postures up in Shaffer's guard and throws a big left but Shaffer blocks it.
Weryg is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Shaffer tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Weryg throws a strike but Shaffer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Weryg is trying to control the position but Shaffer postures up.
Shaffer stopping the sweep attempt from Weryg.
Weryg working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shaffer.
Shaffer is working Weryg over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Shaffer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Shaffer distracts Weryg with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Shaffer is working Weryg over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Weryg controls Shaffer momentarily but Shaffer frees himself. #T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Weryg is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Shaffer pulls Weryg in close to prevent any damage.
Weryg tries to stand but Shaffer is controlling from the bottom. #T3#
Shaffer keeping moving, preventing Weryg from controlling successfully.
Weryg controlling from the top position.
Shaffer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Weryg throws a strike but Shaffer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Shaffer postures up in Weryg's guard and throws a big left but Weryg blocks it.
Shaffer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Shaffer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Weryg on the ground.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Weryg is trying to keep Shaffer in close.
#SUB2#
Shaffer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Weryg has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shaffer has managed to get both his arms back between Weryg's legs - danger averted.
Shaffer postures up and lands a big shot to Weryg's brow.
Shaffer throws a big right hand that misses.
Shaffer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Shaffer cracks Weryg with a solid left hand.
Shaffer scoring with punches to the head and body.
Weryg is pulling down on Shaffer's head. It's preventing any offense from Shaffer, at least for the moment.
Weryg looks winded!
Shaffer postures up and lands a big shot to Weryg's brow.
Shaffer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demetrius Shaffer dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Weryg closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Shaffer to the mat! Shaffer manages to get full guard.
Shaffer controlling Weryg's posture.
Shaffer has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Weryg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shaffer is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaffer pulls Weryg in to control the position. #T1#
Weryg looking to sit in guard and control but Shaffer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Shaffer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Shaffer stands up over Weryg, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Weryg manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shaffer manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Weryg is looking to work some ground and pound but Shaffer has wrist control.
Weryg stopping the sweep attempt from Shaffer.
Weryg passes Shaffer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Weryg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shaffer keeps working. #T2##SUB2#
Weryg has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Shaffer defend it? Weryg steps over the head and cranks it - Shaffer is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Weryg!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rtyr Weryg!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 27, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Kent closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Shaffer's guard.#ES#
Shaffer has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kent off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Shaffer is looking to clinch but Kent is avoiding it.
Kent is looking for the big counter here.
Alex Kent seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kent leaves Shaffer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shaffer has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Kent throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Shaffer tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kent is in Shaffer's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kent is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kent scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1#
Kent sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kent looking to pass the guard.
Kent controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL2#
Shaffer tries to keep at a distance but Kent has taken the fight into the clinch.
Shaffer is trying to push Kent away but Kent has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Kent breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Kent does no damage. #CL2#
Kent drives through and clinches with Shaffer against the cage.
The referee calls for Shaffer to work.
Shaffer could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#TD2#
Kent has hold of one of Shaffer's legs. Shaffer is fighting the takedown attempt but Kent gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#ES#
Shaffer is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shaffer.
Shaffer goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kent prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demetrius Shaffer. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Kent manages to break the clinch.
Kent tries to land a leg kick but Shaffer saw it coming and moves away.
#TD2#
Kent drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kent is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Shaffer keeping moving, preventing Kent from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Kent decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Kent dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Kent takes the fight into the clinch.
Shaffer scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD2#
Kent works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Kent trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Shaffer manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Kent wants to sweep here but Shaffer controlling him for the moment.
Kent has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaffer preventing the sweep.
Shaffer postures up in Kent's guard and throws a big left but Kent blocks it. #T1#
Kent is pulling down on Shaffer's head to control his posture. #ES2#
Kent is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Shaffer presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Shaffer blocks an elbow strike.#TD2#
Kent jumps guard and drags Shaffer to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Shaffer trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shaffer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shaffer content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Shaffer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kent works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kent avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Shaffer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kent has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shaffer has managed to get both his arms back between Kent's legs - danger averted.
Shaffer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kent works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shaffer 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.
Shaffer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Shaffer stops Kent from standing up.
Kent avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kent working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shaffer.
Shaffer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shaffer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kent is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Shaffer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kent holds on and takes a little breather.
Shaffer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kent seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Shaffer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Shaffer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kent, pushing him back against the cage.#T3#
Shaffer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kent's face.
#TD2#
Kent gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Kent is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shaffer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kent.
Kent is breathing heavily.
Kent tries to pass to full mount but Shaffer defends it.
Shaffer controlling the position well. #T4#
Kent seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Kent wants to stand up but Shaffer manages to regain full guard.
Shaffer keeping moving, preventing Kent from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kent wants to pass the guard but Shaffer is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Demetrius Shaffer will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Kent moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Kent pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Kent shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Shaffer manages to escape and get back to his feet!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaffer throws a right and a left that both miss.
A right-left combo lands from Shaffer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Kent decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Shaffer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kent is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Kent seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Kent is taking a breather. Shaffer says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kent throws a strike but Shaffer avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Kent scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kent's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kent is stalling in the full guard.
Shaffer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shaffer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kent seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Kent shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Alex Kent has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kent is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Kent's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Shaffer preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Kent is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kent missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Shaffer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kent's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kent's back!
Shaffer thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kent manages to reverse the position and now he's in Shaffer's guard. Nice work there by Kent.
Kent postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shaffer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Demetrius Shaffer.
I think Shaffer 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Alex Kent!
Alex Kent decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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