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Event:
Medieval Combat 5
Date: Jul 11, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayden stuffs the takedown.
Sundial looks to clinch
and Hayden cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sundial wants to clinch up but Hayden keeps it at a distance.
Sundial 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.
Sundial tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hayden swivels and escapes.
Hayden scores with a leg kick.
#CL2#
Sundial drives through and clinches with Hayden against the cage.
Hayden slows down the pace here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sundial.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hayden.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sundial has Hayden pushed against the cage.
Sundial is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd are getting on Sundial's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.#TD#
Hayden manages to pull guard.
#T1#
Hayden looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sundial is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hayden pulls Sundial in to control the position.
Sundial preventing the sweep.
Hayden has control of Sundial's left arm, preventing Sundial from doing any damage.
Sundial trying to control but Hayden is working from the bottom.
Hayden looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Hayden is looking to cinch up a triangle. Sundial throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Hayden's body to avoid the submission. Hayden has instead reached around Sundial's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Hayden arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Clay Hayden!
After winning the bout, Clay Hayden thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Medieval Combat 4
Date: Jun 15, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Browne changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sundial looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Browne lands a nice forearm strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Browne throws an elbow but Sundial slips to the side and avoids it well.
Browne working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Browne landing strikes.
Browne lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Sundial down.
Browne scoring with punches and elbows. #ROC2#Sundial is rocked!
Sundial knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Browne on the ground.
Browne in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Oh Sundial is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Browne working the ground and pound from side control.
Browne in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Browne throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Browne misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Sundial seems to have got his legs back now.
Sundial defending against the ground and pound.
Browne lands a few punches from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU2#
Browne has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T1#
Browne will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Browne shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sundial as he jumps to the side.
Nice sprawl there from Sundial as Browne shoots in.
Ken Sundial has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamal Browne.
Sundial changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Browne tries to avoid it but Sundial manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Browne to the ground. Browne escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Browne gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sundial counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Browne shoots in for a double leg but Sundial sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Sundial closes the distance and clinches.
Browne is trying to drag Sundial to the mat but Sundial just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Browne wants a takedown.
Browne looks winded!
Sundial missing with knees to the body.
Sundial scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sundial slows down the pace here.
Sundial gets underhooks to prevent Browne's takedown attempt.
#T2#
Sundial lands a nice uppercut.
Sundial tries to stall but Browne uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Browne is working for takedown but Sundial is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sundial is pressed up against the cage. Browne has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sundial down to the mat. Sundial avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sundial with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Browne moves into the clinch.
Browne drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sundial pulls his leg out and moves away.
Browne stuffs the takedown attempt from Sundial. Sundial gets slowly back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Browne doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sundial counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Sundial clinches with his opponent.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sundial.
Browne is looking for a takedown.
Browne drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sundial gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Browne tries to throw a body punch but Sundial avoids it by throwing Browne back against the cage. #T3#
Browne prevents Sundial from breaking the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Sundial.
Sundial digs a right hand into Browne's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Browne's gas tank.
Browne tries to score a body lock takedown but Sundial shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sundial is looking to control Browne's arms but Browne gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sundial has his back to the cage.
Sundial lands with a left to the head.
Sundial is trying to stall.
Sundial prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sundial lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sundial is trying to maintain a safe position but Browne gets an underhook and turns Sundial into the cage.
Sundial stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sundial gets through Browne's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Sundial.
#T4#
Sundial lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Browne has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sundial is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've been informed that Browne has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Sundial gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Browne.
Browne drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sundial pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Browne gets tackled into the cage by Sundial. Sundial maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Browne has hold of one of Sundial's legs. Sundial is fighting the takedown attempt but Browne gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Browne lands a couple of elbows.
Sundial not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Browne in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sundial keeping moving, preventing Browne from controlling successfully.
Browne wants to pass the guard but Sundial is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Sundial 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#
Sundial shoots in but no luck this time.
Browne shoots for a double leg takedown but Sundial sprawls well. He's pushed Browne's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Sundial gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Browne has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sundial after a bit of a struggle.
Sundial is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Browne can do to turn this around?
Browne is looking for a takedown.
Ken Sundial has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamal Browne.
Browne can't get the takedown.
Sundial is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Browne tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ken Sundial has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sundial lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sundial throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short body shot lands from Sundial as the two fighters clinch.
Browne changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sundial fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Browne. No joy for Sundial on that attempt.
And Browne tries to counter it with a takedown but Sundial pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
Sundial moves into the clinch.
Browne drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sundial pulls his leg out and moves away.
Browne is breathing heavily.#CL#
Sundial forces Browne back against the cage and clinches.#T1#
A short body shot lands from Sundial as the two fighters clinch.
Browne is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sundial to keep the fight standing.
Sundial makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sundial lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sundial scores with a shot to the side of Browne's head.
Sundial throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brownes head.
Browne wants a takedown but no success here.
Browne changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sundial fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD#
Browne gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sundial to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Browne keeping moving, preventing Sundial from controlling successfully. #T2#
Sundial trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Browne keeping moving, preventing Sundial from controlling successfully.
Browne has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Browne wants to get back to his feet but Sundial is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES2#
Browne manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sundial misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Browne counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T3#
Sundial swings wildly with an uppercut but Browne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sundial stops a takedown attempt from Browne.
Browne has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sundial avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sundial.
Browne is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sundial gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sundial tries to land knees in the clinch but Browne avoids the damage to the body.
Sundial pushes Browne back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Browne tries for a takedown but Sundial manages to get underhooks.
A short left from Sundial.
Browne drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Browne blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sundial pushes Browne back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sundial lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Browne changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sundial fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jamal Browne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Browne gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sundial counters with a left to the body. #T4#
Nice sprawl there from Browne as Sundial shoots in.
Sundial wants to clinch up but Browne keeps it at a distance.
Browne stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Browne wants it to stay on the feet.
Sundial wants to clinch up but Browne keeps it at a distance.
Sundial fails with the takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice sprawl there from Sundial as Browne shoots in.#TD2#
Browne changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sundial looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see the frustration on Sundial's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sundial is trying to buck Browne off.
Browne fails to land a wild elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Sundial dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Sundial stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sundial wants it to stay on the feet.
Browne tries to clinch up but Sundial circles away and keeps his distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sundial.
Sundial shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Browne defends it nicely.#CL2#
Browne moves into the clinch successfully.
Browne has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sundial 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.
Browne jumps guard but Sundial stands there with Browne around his waist. Browne gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ken Sundial has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamal Browne.
Browne has Sundial pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sundial manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Browne is looking for a takedown.
Browne takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sundial works on Browne's body with a couple of short punches.
Sundial lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Browne.#T1##BC#
Sundial escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Sundial darts in and clinches Browne up against the cage.
Sundial lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sundial wants to break free but Browne has control.
Browne has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sundial avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sundial wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sundial lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sundial wants to get back to striking at distance but Browne won't allow it.
Sundial makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sundial tries to land knees in the clinch but Browne avoids the damage to the body.
Browne drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sundial gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sundial stops a takedown attempt from Browne.
Sundial scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sundial gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Browne.
A short right from Sundial on the inside. #T2#
Sundial scores with a shot to the side of Browne's head.
Sundial lands an uppercut.
Sundial throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brownes head.
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!
Browne tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sundial trying to control the position but instead, Browne has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sundial into the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sundial.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sundial.
Browne is trying to drag Sundial to the mat but Sundial just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC#
Sundial breaks the clinch.
Sundial tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Browne manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
No luck for Browne with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Sundial pushes Browne up against the cage in a clinch.
Browne is looking for a takedown.
Sundial tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Browne avoids it.
Sundial trying to control the position but instead, Browne has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sundial into the cage.
Jamal Browne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sundial is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Browne is working for takedown but Sundial is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Browne ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Browne no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Browne had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sundial defends it easily.
Sundial trying to control but Browne is working from the bottom. #T4#
Sundial is really struggling to control Browne but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Browne had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sundial defends it easily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Browne can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Browne thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ken Sundial showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sundial, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ken Sundial! |
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Event:
Medieval Combat 3
Date: Jun 06, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sundial fails to land the takedown.
Shutes misses with a double jab.
Sundial tries to clinch there but Shutes circles away.
Sundial takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sundial changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shutes tries to avoid it but Sundial manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shutes to the ground. Shutes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sundial goes for a double leg but Shutes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shutes continues to drive forward.
Wesley Shutes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Sundial.
Shutes scores with a kick to the midsection.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sundial misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shutes.
Sundial misses with the head strike.
The referee calls for Shutes to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sundial wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shutes has him pressed against the cage.
Shutes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shutes throws a punch but it's blocked by Sundial. #T1#
Sundial misses with the head strike.
Shutes landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Shutes leaning against his opponent.
Shutes controlling the action here for a moment.
Sundial tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sundial misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sundial misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sundial lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Shutes - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Shutes stalling in the clinch but Sundial improves position.
Shutes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shutes tries a body shot but Sundial blocks it.
Shutes is looking to control Sundial's arms but Sundial gets an underhook and turns him. Now Shutes has his back to the cage. #BC#
Shutes breaks the clinch.
#T2#
Shutes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shutes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sundial fails with a takedown attempt.
Sundial ducks under a wild hook from Shutes.
Shutes misses with a body shot.
Sundial takes a kick to the side of the head.
Shutes throws a head kick that half lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sundial leaves Shutes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Shutes pushes Sundial up against the cage in a clinch.
Shutes is trying to break free.
Shutes working hard to break the clinch.
Shutes managing to block the knees to the body from Sundial.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Shutes lands an elbow inside. #T3#
Shutes lands a knee to the head.
Sundial is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shutes is defending well for now.
Shutes utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sundial scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sundial stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sundial swings wildly with an uppercut but Shutes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shutes stalls.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sundial creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sundial working aggressively here.
Sundial has Shutes pressed against the cage.
Sundial misses with a punch to the body.
Shutes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T4#
Shutes landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Shutes letting Sundial take a breather here.
Shutes is looking to break free of the clinch but Sundial has double underhooks.
Sundial is struggling to control the position.
Sundial has a couple of punches blocked by Shutes.
Shutes lands a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sundial holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A knee to the head by Shutes.
A short uppercut from Shutes.
Sundial is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shutes is defending well for now.
Sundial avoids the elbow strike from Shutes, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Sundial.
Sundial wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley Shutes 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#
Shutes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Shutes moves into the clinch successfully.
Shutes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sundial can do to turn this around?
Shutes lands a nice knee to the body.
Shutes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Shutes fails to land.
Shutes lands a good knee to the midsection. Sundial won't want to take too many of those.
Sundial lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shutes backwards.
Sundial prevents a body shot from Shutes.
Shutes trying to stall but Sundial improves his position.
Wesley Shutes has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sundial has a couple of punches blocked by Shutes.
Shutes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shutes is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sundial swings wildly with an uppercut but Shutes uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Shutes manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Sundial wants to clinch up but Shutes keeps it at a distance.
Shutes stuffs the takedown attempt from Sundial. Sundial gets slowly back to his feet.
Shutes throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Shutes wants to clinch up but Sundial keeps it at a distance.
Sundial tries to clinch up but Shutes circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Shutes was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sundial.
Sundial tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shutes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shutes thuds a left hand into Sundial's body.
Sundial shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shutes as he jumps to the side.
Shutes moves in looking to clinch but Sundial pushes him off.
Shutes works Sundial's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Sundial closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Shutes breaks the clinch.
Shutes throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wesley Shutes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sundial gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shutes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wesley Shutes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Sundial.#T2#
Shutes lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shutes stuffs the takedown.
Shutes scores with a leg kick.
Shutes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wesley Shutes is winning the standup battle so far.
Shutes swats away the attempt to clinch by Sundial.
Sundial takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sundial tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shutes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shutes with a nice calf kick.
Shutes lands a front kick.#CL#
Sundial gets tackled into the cage by Shutes. Shutes maintains the clinch.
Sundial is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shutes is defending well for now.
Shutes blocks an uppercut.
Shutes landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sundial is breathing heavily.#T3#
Shutes working Sundial over with knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sundial is trying to maintain a safe position but Shutes gets an underhook and turns Sundial into the cage.
Shutes looking to throw knees to the head but Sundial is blocking nicely.
Shutes misses with some punches.
#BC#
Shutes breaks from the clinch.
Crunch! Shutes slams his shin into Sundial's torso.
Sundial takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shutes scores with a kick to the body.
Sundial with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shutes to score with a decent uppercut.#CL#
Shutes gets a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sundial fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4#
Sundial managing to block the knees to the body from Shutes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sundial fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sundial misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shutes.
Shutes blocking some punches.
Sundial lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shutes backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sundial takes an elbow to the forehead.
Shutes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shutes misses with a knee strike.
Shutes lands a nice elbow.
Shutes leaning his opponent against the cage.
Shutes landing some nice looking knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley Shutes dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Shutes wants to clinch.
Both fighters circling a little - Shutes finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Shutes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sundial.
Shutes lands a nice looking body shot.
Shutes throws a head kick that half lands.
Shutes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sundial tries to clinch up but Shutes circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shutes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sundial moves away.
Sundial tries to clinch up.
A nice leg kick from Shutes, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shutes scores with a head kick. Sundial tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sundial tries to clinch up but Shutes circles away and keeps his distance.
Shutes throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T1#
Sundial wants to clinch.
Shutes lands a really nice looking cross but Sundial seems unphased.
Shutes bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Shutes scores with a head kick.
#CL2#
Sundial clinches up against the cage.
Sundial stalling in the clinch but Shutes improves position.
Sundial swings wildly with an uppercut but Shutes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shutes misses with a body punch.
Shutes unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sundial lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Shutes trying to land knees to the body.
#T2#
Sundial displaying some good clinch control by pressing Shutes up against the cage.
Shutes creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sundial's defenses.
Sundial is struggling to control the position.
Shutes pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sundial trying to land knees to the body.
Sundial has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Shutes.
Shutes blocks an uppercut.
Sundial has Shutes pressed against the cage.
Sundial wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shutes has him pressed against the cage.
Sundial stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Shutes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Shutes is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Shutes crunches a lovely knee into Sundial's ribcage.
Shutes trying to land knees to the body.
#BC#
Shutes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick from Shutes lands but Sundial takes it in his stride. #CL2#
Sundial moves into range and clinches up with Shutes.
Shutes unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sundial lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sundial takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sundial can't find room to land a body shot as Shutes controls the action.
Sundial misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shutes has a couple of punches blocked by Sundial.
Sundial fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shutes looking to throw knees to the head but Sundial is blocking nicely.
Shutes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sundial backwards.
Shutes scores a nice knee to the body.
#T4#
Sundial blocks a body shot from Shutes.
Shutes is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sundial content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Wesley Shutes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sundial managing to block the knees to the body from Shutes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shutes trying to land knees to the body.
Shutes is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sundial is trying to stall.
A short left from Sundial.
Sundial taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Shutes lands a good knee to the midsection. Sundial won't want to take too many of those.
Ken Sundial has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shutes lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wesley Shutes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shutes 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wesley Shutes!
A relieved looking Wesley Shutes thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 969 Round 1
Date: Mar 11, 2020 |
#R1#
Sundial has a takedown stuffed.
Shiv throws out a counter right but Sundial avoids it with no problem.
Shiv thuds a left hand into Sundial's body.
Shiv lands a head shot.
Sundial doesn't manage to clinch there - Shiv circles away.
Sundial fails with a takedown attempt.
Shiv doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Sundial takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiv has had enough of the clinch but Sundial keeps him there for the moment.
Shiv is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T1#
Shiv can't break the clinch.
Sundial misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shiv blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Sundial.
Shiv working hard to break the clinch.
Sundial lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sundial has Shiv pressed against the cage.
Sundial keeps control of Shiv as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Shiv wants to get back to striking at distance but Sundial won't allow it.
#BC#
Sundial escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Sundial has Shiv up against the cage in a clinch.
Shiv is looking to break free of the clinch but Sundial has double underhooks.
Sundial has a couple of punches blocked by Shiv.
#T2#
Sundial slowing the pace effectively.
Sundial swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sundial misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shiv is pushing Sundial 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 short right from Shiv on the inside.
Shiv tries to break free but Sundial pushes him back against the cage.
Sundial keeps control of Shiv as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sundial swings wildly with an uppercut but Shiv uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sundial struggles to land a body shot inside as Shiv controls his hands.
Sundial misses with some punches.
Shiv blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shiv wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sundial has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
Sundial misses with the head strike.
A frustrated look appears on Shiv's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shiv misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sundial misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Shiv.
Shiv is trying to push Sundial away but Sundial has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Shiv is trying to break the clinch but Sundial has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Sundial.
A head punch on the inside from Sundial fails to land.
Shiv looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Shiv blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sundial taking a breather.
Sundial misses with a punch on the inside.
Shiv is trying to break the clinch but Sundial has him pressed against the cage.
Sundial has Shiv pushed against the cage.#T4#
Shiv working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shiv wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Shiv looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Shiv is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shiv is trying to stall.
A frustrated look appears on Shiv's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Sundial pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shiv slaps away a takedown attempt from Sundial, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Sundial. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sundial has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shiv finds it's way round the side to connect with Sundial's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sundial shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shiv defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Sundial 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#
Sundial is looking to clinch but Shiv is avoiding it.
Sundial fails with a takedown attempt.
It seemed like Shiv was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sundial shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shiv thuds a left hand into Sundial's body.
Shiv fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sundial tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shiv swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shiv! But no joy.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shiv.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiv avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sundial shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shiv pinned against the cage. Shiv gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Sundial. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shiv connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Sundial tries to clinch but Shiv moves out of range.
Sundial doesn't manage to clinch there - Shiv circles away.
Shiv scores with a jab. Sundial acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Shiv's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sundial under the eye.
Shiv lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sundial at a distance.
#CL#
Sundial moves into the clinch.
Shiv is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sundial has a couple of punches blocked by Shiv.
Shiv is trying to force a seperation but Sundial has the dominant position.
Sundial lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
Shiv scores with a nice hook to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sundial.
Sundial is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shiv is defending well for now.
Shiv blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sundial keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shiv's efforts to push away.
Shiv trying to land knees to the body.
Shiv blocks an uppercut.
Sundial working aggressively here.
Sundial misses with the head strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sundial working aggressively here.
Sundial fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sundial makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shiv has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shiv is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T3#
Sundial lands a hook that snaps the head of Shiv backwards. #BC#
Sundial escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sundial doesn't manage to clinch there - Shiv circles away.
Shiv let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Shiv jabs Sundial right on the nose. Sundial blinks but takes it well.
Glass Shiv seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sundial tries to clinch but Shiv moves away
and Sundial takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Glass Shiv is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Sundial forces Shiv back against the cage and clinches.
Sundial lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sundial.
Shiv is trying to force a seperation but Sundial has the dominant position.
Sundial working aggressively here.
Shiv blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from Sundial.
Sundial has Shiv pressed against the cage, preventing Shiv from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Shiv wants to break the clinch but can't.
Good body shot from Sundial.
#T4#
Shiv misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shiv blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sundial.
Sundial lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sundial stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sundial manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Shiv is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shiv can't break the clinch.
Shiv wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Shiv managing to block the knees to the body from Sundial.
Sundial has a couple of punches blocked by Shiv.
Shiv can't break the clinch.
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 Ken Sundial will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Sundial looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shiv is fending him off so far but Sundial persists. Nope, Shiv circles away and we're back to standing.
Sundial is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sundial is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sundial tries for a takedown but Shiv circles away easily
and Shiv counters with a left and a right that stings Sundial.
Shiv scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sundial fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sundial shoots and misses
and Shiv counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Sundial. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sundial tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shiv swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shiv doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sundial fails in his attempt to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sundial.#T1#
Sundial fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shiv avoids it really well and circles away.
Shiv swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sundial tries to close the distance and clinch but Shiv swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shiv now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sundial misses with a takedown
and Shiv counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sundial moves in looking to clinch but Shiv pushes him off.
Sundial tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sundial walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shiv stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shiv wants it to stay on the feet.
Shiv's corner calls for a 1-2. Shiv obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T2#
Sundial fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Shiv on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sundial is looking to clinch.
Shiv now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Shiv displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sundial.
Sundial doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Shiv to counter with a crisp jab.
Sundial wants to clinch.
Shiv lands with a straight right. Sundial didn't see that one coming.#T3#
Shiv cracks Sundial with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sundial tries to clinch there but Shiv circles away.
Shiv swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shiv scores with a jab to the body.
Shiv keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ken Sundial seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sundial tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shiv defends well and Sundial ends up having to push Shiv into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jab, jab by Shiv - just one landing.
Sundial tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shiv paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sundial moves forwards but Shiv connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sundial takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice body punch from Shiv.
Sundial tries to close the distance and clinch but Shiv swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It seemed like Shiv was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Sundial tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shiv paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sundial avoids the body shot from Shiv.
Shiv works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sundial tries for a takedown but Shiv sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sundial misses with a takedown attempt - Shiv sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shiv has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sundial goes for a double leg but Shiv avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shiv continues to drive forward.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shiv circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shiv is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sundial with a body shot.
Sundial closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shiv circles away.
Shiv throws a shot to the body.
Ken Sundial has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fight stays on the outside here - Sundial looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Glass Shiv comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sundial 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Glass Shiv!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Glass Shiv!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Glass Shiv!
Glass Shiv wins by unanimous decision!
Glass Shiv seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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