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Event:
TOF 162
Date: Oct 19, 2024 |
#R1#
Shaw lands with an uppercut that bounces Manfred off the cage and back into range.
Shaw throws a shot to the body.
Manfred swats away the attempt to clinch by Shaw.
We've been informed that Shaw has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Shaw shoots in for a double leg but Manfred sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Manfred throws a looping overhand right but Shaw ducks down to avoid it.
Shaw swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shaw takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shaw fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Manfred decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Shaw is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've been hearing that Manfred has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Manfred is looking to take a break and control but Shaw is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Manfred takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Shaw is looking to improve his position.
Shaw taking some punishment here, with Manfred in his half guard. #T1#
Manfred scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Shaw is looking to improve his position.
Manfred looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Shaw is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Manfred pulls his head out easily.
Manfred lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Shaw actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shaw is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Manfred seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shaw does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shaw is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Manfred scores with a couple of nice shots.
Manfred wants to control but Shaw is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Manfred is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shaw works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Shaw is looking for a triangle but Manfred pushes his legs off easily.
Shaw preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3##SUB2#
Shaw had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Manfred defends it easily.
Manfred trying to control but Shaw is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Shaw throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Shaw is looking for a triangle but Manfred pushes his legs off easily.
Manfred with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4#
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.#SUB2#
Shaw is looking for a triangle but Manfred pushes his legs off easily.
Manfred stands up over Shaw, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Manfred missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Manfred wants to control from the top but Shaw keeps moving. #SUB2#
Shaw throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Shaw had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Manfred defends it easily.
Manfred postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T5##SUB2#
Manfred avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Manfred loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manfred is pushing down on Shaw's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shaw is fighting to maintain full guard but Manfred has managed to sneak the leg through.
Shaw moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Manfred lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Manfred has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Manfred content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T6#
Manfred postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Shaw has his foot on Manfred's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Manfred works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Shaw is looking for a triangle but Manfred pushes his legs off easily.
Manfred lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Manfred scoring with some ground and pound.
Manfred distracts Shaw with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Manfred sitting in guard here, content to control.
Manfred chips away with some ground and pound.
Shaw working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Manfred. #T7##SUB2#
Shaw is looking for a triangle here but Manfred uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Manfred tries to move to full mount but Shaw actually manages to regain half guard.
Shaw taking some punishment here, with Manfred in his half guard.
Manfred landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Shaw tries to roll over but Manfred keeps him under control.
Manfred passes to side control.
Shaw tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T8#
Manfred is looking to take a break and control but Shaw is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Manfred scoring with punches from side control. #ROC#Shaw is rocked!
Manfred cracks Shaw with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Manfred immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Shaw is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Manfred!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Klaus Manfred!
Klaus Manfred 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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Event:
TOF 154
Date: Sep 22, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Shaw shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Shaw postures up.
Shaw trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shaw preventing the sweep.
Shaw slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Shaw is trying to get an arm triangle but Side is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Side prevents Shaw from improving position. #T1#
Side tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Side wants to control but Shaw postures up.
Shaw tries to advance to mount but can't.
Shaw advances nicely into full mount.
Side is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Shaw takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Side showing good submission defense here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Shaw is looking for the choke from the back position but Side is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Shaw is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Side defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Shaw is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Side knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Side for a finish.
Side really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shaw. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3##SUB#
Shaw patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Shaw controlling well, preventing Side from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Side is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Side prevents Shaw from getting a body triangle.
Side is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Shaw off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Shaw working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Side preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Shaw. #SUB#
Shaw looking for the choke but no joy.
Side trying to control but not successfully. #T5#
Shaw is hanging on to Side's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Shaw working for a choke but Side is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Side's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Shaw is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Side staying busy and making it hard for Shaw to control. #T6##SUB#
Shaw looking for the choke but no joy.
Side can't escape the position.
Shaw not allowing Side to control his hands.
Side tries to break free.
#T7##SUB#
Shaw is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Side knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Side for a finish. #SUB#
Side showing good submission defense here.
Side tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Side is trying to escape the mount but Shaw keeps good control and instead manages to take Side's back.
#T8#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Shaw has got his arm under Side's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Side has spun round into Shaw's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Shaw working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Side.
Side with a flurry of punches that miss.
Side looking to sit in guard and control but Shaw gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Shaw wants to pass the guard but Side is keeping the position.
Side is trying to control the position but Shaw postures up. #T9#
Side has his hands on Shaw's head, controlling the position.
Side keeping full guard, as Shaw tries to pass.
Shaw is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shaw slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Shaw dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Side throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shaw misses with a wild body shot.
Side appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Shaw misses with a takedown attempt - Side sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shaw throws a poor cross that misses
and Side counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Side uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shaw.
As Shaw backs off Side throws a huge counter combo but Shaw manages to avoid it all.
Side has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Shaw is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Side has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shaw.
Side scores with a one two! Shaw had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT2#It looks like Danny Shaw has been cut.
Side stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shaw.
Shaw throws a leg kick which misses Side's front leg but catches the back leg as Side tries to avoid it.
Side will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shaw appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Shaw paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shaw misses the body punch
and Side counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Shaw tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Side is able to avoid easily.
A nice side step and Side releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Shaw lands an overhand right.
Side grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Shaw takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Side cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Iron Side! |
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Event:
TOF 148
Date: Sep 01, 2024 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Shaw misses its intended target.
Shaw finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Shaw backing away here, and Marks unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Shaw scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shaw has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Shinobi Martial Arts & Ninjutsu in the buildup to the fight.
Marks throws a predictable looking body shot
#TD#
and Shaw decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Marks's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shaw wants to pass the guard but Marks is keeping the position.
Marks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shaw is one step ahead there.
Shaw is looking to advance position but Marks has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw is looking to get to half guard.#T1#
Marks sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Shaw is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Shaw gets back to half guard.
Shaw wants to improve his position but Marks is controlling well.
Marks looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Marks stalling away here and it's allowed Shaw to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Shaw is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Marks controlling from the top position.
Marks really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shaw. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Marks preventing the sweep. #T3#
Marks stays in close to Shaw's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shaw lands a glancing blow to the side of Marks's head.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shaw throws a jab but it's blocked by Marks.
Marks attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shaw stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Marks.
Shaw connects with the punch.
Shaw lands a nice shot to the body.
Marks moves out of range of the strikes.
Jeremy Marks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shaw pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shaw misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marks.
Marks bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Shaw just misses with a punch to the body.
Shaw throws a leg kick that is checked
and Marks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shaw blocks a head kick by Marks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Marks.
Shaw displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marks throws out the jab.
Shaw feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Markss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T5#
Shaw is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marks.
Marks takes one on the button.
Marks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shaw.
Marks turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Marks misses the jab.
Shaw thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shaw throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marks stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Marks cracks Shaw with an open hand slap.
Shaw with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shaw thumps Marks with a low kick.
Marks fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shaw on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shaw jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shaw takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shaw was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T6#
A bone on bone clash there as Shaw blocks the leg kick.
Shaw is looking to counter punch.#TD#
Shaw feints and as Marks raises his hands in defense, Shaw changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Marks pulls Shaw in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Shaw drops back looking for a leg! Marks is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Marks manages to kick Shaw off! Shaw jumps back into Marks's guard.
Shaw trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
Marks is looking to stand up but Shaw isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Shaw pushing down on Marks's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #ES2#
Marks manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Shaw keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Marks lands a left hand.
Shaw tries for a takedown but Marks manages to get underhooks.
#BC2#
Marks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T8#
Marks misses with a head kick.
Shaw misses with an uppercut.
Danny Shaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Shaw.
Shaw shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Marks pinned against the cage. Marks gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Marks let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Shaw throws a leg kick that misses.
Marks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shaw shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Marks defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Shaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shaw.
Shaw wants to land a leg kick but Marks is out of range.
Shaw throws a leg kick but Marks moved away.
A jab from Marks does it's job there.#T9#
Marks's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Shaw connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Marks scrambles back to his feet.
A big left from Shaw misses.
Marks pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shaw is out of range and Marks settles back down.
Shaw connects with the punch.
Shaw uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marks.
No luck for Shaw with that takedown attempt.
Marks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shaw takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shaw misses with a straight right.
Shaw takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Good leg kick by Marks.
Shaw throws a low kick but Marks moves out of range easily.
Marks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shaw.
Shaw comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Danny Shaw will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Marks throws a head kick but Shaw moves out of range.
Marks connects with the punch.
Marks goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A jab from Shaw misses.
Shaw checks a low kick from Marks.
Danny Shaw is winning the standup battle so far.
Shaw swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shaw is trying hard to land a takedown here. Marks sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Marks throws a counter combo.
Marks gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shaw.
Marks throws a leg kick which misses Shaw's front leg but catches the back leg as Shaw tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Marks pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shaw lands with a cross.
Marks misses with a hook. Shaw ducked under it nicely.
Shaw throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marks follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T1#
A low kick from Marks misses #TD#
and Shaw counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Marks wants to control but Shaw passes easily into half guard.
Marks won't allow Shaw to pass to mount. #SUB#
Shaw is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Marks is just riding it out for now. Shaw eventually gives up the hold.
Marks trying to hold on to Shaw's head to control him but Shaw postures up.
#T2#
Marks wants to improve his position but Shaw is controlling well.
Shaw is keen to just control but Marks is a slippery customer.
Marks trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marks prevents Shaw from taking his back.#SUB#
Shaw quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Shaw but it's paid off an Marks is forced to tap! Nice work by Shaw.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Danny Shaw!
An out of breath Danny Shaw thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
TOF 140
Date: Aug 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Shaw ducks under a wild hook from Temple.
Horrible takedown attempt by Temple or perhaps it was just good defense by Shaw, which made it look bad.
Shaw has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Shaw thuds his right hand into Temple's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shaw lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Temple walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A big right from Temple misses.
Shaw throws a head kick that misses.
Shaw throws a lazy uppercut
and Temple counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shaw changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Temple's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Shaw connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Temple scrambles back to his feet.#TD2#
Shaw scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shaw passes to full mount!
Shaw with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T1#
Temple manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Temple trying to hold on to Shaw's head to control him but Shaw postures up.
Temple definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaw prevents Temple from improving his position.#SUB#
Temple looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Shaw is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Temple is controlling Shaw's trapped leg to prevent Shaw from advancing to side control.
Temple wants to control the action here but instead Shaw manages to pass to full mount!
Temple has given up his back here.
#SUB2#
Temple is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Shaw gets his way!
#SUB2#
Shaw has got his arm under Temple's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Temple has spun round into Shaw's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
#T3#
Temple lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Shaw looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Temple pushing down on Shaw's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Temple content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Temple is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T4#
Shaw makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Shaw.
Temple stands up over Shaw, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Temple trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Temple throws a big elbow that misses.
Temple trying to control but Shaw is working from the bottom.
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. #REVB##T5#
Temple gets back to full guard.
Temple keeping moving, preventing Shaw from controlling successfully.
Shaw trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Temple manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Shaw looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Temple makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T6#
Temple working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Shaw had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Temple defends it easily.
Temple is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Temple tries to free his leg and advance position but Shaw is retaining full guard.
Temple works over Shaw with some ground and pound from guard.
Temple throws a strike but Shaw rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Temple has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shaw can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Temple has an active guard here but Shaw has managed to pass into half guard.
#T7##SUB2#
Shaw is working for a kimura but Temple is defending it quite comfortably.
Temple tries to get to full guard but Shaw has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Shaw wants to work for an arm triangle but Temple is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T8#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Temple is looking for a sweep. Shaw is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Temple has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shaw is working away from the top position though.
Shaw uses his free foot to push down on Temple's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Temple.
Shaw wants to take his opponent's back but Temple doesn't allow it.
Temple regains half guard.#T9#
Temple works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Temple is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shaw defends well.
Shaw stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Temple swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Shaw dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Shaw fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Temple on the side of the head.
Shaw shoots and misses
and Temple counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shaw misses with a hook. Temple ducked under it nicely.
Danny Shaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shaw throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shaw thumps Temple with a low kick.
Shaw displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Temple.
A shot to the liver by Shaw. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shaw tries to work over Temple's front leg with a kick but Temple checks it.
Nice defenses there by Shaw.
Shaw takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shaw tries a low kick but Temple avoids it.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Temple. Shaw does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shaw drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Temple defends it well.
Shaw's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Temple connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shaw scrambles back to his feet.#TD#
Temple drives through with a takedown into Shaw's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Temple controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Temple scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Temple makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Shaw looking to hit a scissor sweep but Temple is one step ahead there.
Temple controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Temple looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Temple trying to control but Shaw is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Shaw throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Temple lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Temple with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shaw wants to sweep but no luck.
Temple wants to control from the top but Shaw keeps moving. #T3#
Trent Temple overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Temple slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Temple remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Temple lands an elbow. #SUB#
Temple is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shaw is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
Shaw being controlled for a moment.
Shaw is looking to regain half guard here but Temple keeps moving and retains side control.
Shaw is not content to let Temple control the position.
Temple lands a few punches from side control.#T5#
Temple scoring with punches from side control.
Temple advances nicely into full mount.
Shaw is looking to get to half guard.
Temple controlling the pace for now.
Shaw is bucking up trying to escape but Temple cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Temple lands a nice shot to the head.
Temple prevents Shaw from getting the reversal.#T6#
Temple cracks Shaw with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Temple cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#SUB#
Temple moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Shaw has worked his arm free - good work by Shaw!
Temple connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Shaw some visible discomfort.
Temple lands a few punches from side control.
Shaw is not content to let Temple control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Temple landing a few strikes. #T7#
Temple wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shaw keeps working.
Temple connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Shaw some visible discomfort.
Shaw is working to avoid the ground and pound but Temple connects with a decent elbow.
Shaw is not content to let Temple control the position.
Shaw is looking for a sweep.
Temple scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Shaw to see if he's OK.#T8#
Temple lands a few punches from side control.#ROC#Shaw is rocked!#SUB#
Temple has an Americana. Shaw didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Temple is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Temple hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Trent Temple!
Trent Temple thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Shaw stuns Bagwell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shaw moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shaw misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bagwell.
We've been informed that Shaw has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Shaw misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Bagwell misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Bagwell misses the target.
Bagwell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shaw was well out of range. Poor timing from Bagwell.
Bagwell throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bagwell throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bagwell just misses with a punch to the body.
Bagwell looks to land a right hand but Shaw moved out of range.
Shaw waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bagwell.
Shaw uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bagwell.
Shaw misses with a hook
and Bagwell counters with a nice body shot.
Bagwell has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shaw shoots and misses
and Bagwell counters with a left to the body.
Shaw is looking to score with low kicks.
Bagwell just misses with a punch to the body.
Shaw flicks out a counter leg kick but Bagwell steps away.
A telegraphed right hand from Shaw misses the target.
Shaw looks to throw the jab but Bagwell is out of range.
Danny Shaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Bagwell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shaw sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shaw throws a big shot that misses.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bagwell enables Shaw to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bagwell manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Shaw stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bagwell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shaw slips nicely into half guard.
Shaw works his way into side control.
Shaw wants to control but Bagwell is keeping him busy. #T2#
Shaw tries to advance to mount but Bagwell denies him.
Bagwell struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Shaw working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Shaw is trying to get an arm triangle but Bagwell is defending well. #T3##SUB2#
Shaw thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Shaw tries to advance position but instead Bagwell slips a leg back in to half guard. #SUB2#
Shaw is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Shaw is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shaw is pressing down on Bagwell's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bagwell is holding on for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Shaw dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Shaw dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bagwell. That did some damage!
Bagwell misses with a jab, cross combination.
#TD2#
Shaw drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bagwell manages to work his way to half guard, despite Shaw's best efforts.
Shaw is pressing down on Bagwell's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bagwell is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw is looking to pass Bagwell's guard but actually Bagwell recovers to full guard. #T1#
Shaw passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Shaw is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bagwell is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Shaw tries to move to mount but Bagwell blocks the move with his legs. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shaw passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Bagwell!
Shaw wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Bagwell manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Shaw is looking to pass Bagwell's guard but actually Bagwell recovers to full guard.
Bagwell keeping full guard, as Shaw tries to pass. #T3#
Shaw is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Shaw is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bagwell is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bagwell has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Shaw manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bagwell manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T4#
Shaw looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Shaw showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
A cross from Shaw lands.
Bagwell checks a low kick from Shaw.
Bagwell with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shaw to score with a decent uppercut.
Bagwell moves out of range of the strikes.
Shaw ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bagwell moves away.
Bagwell connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shaw. Shaw circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A big left from Bagwell misses.
Bagwell misses with a body shot.
Shaw shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bagwell pinned against the cage. Bagwell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bagwell half committed to a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bagwell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shaw was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Shaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shaw throws a jab but it's blocked by Bagwell.
Bagwell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bagwell has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shaw.#T1#
Shaw changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bagwell throws a body punch but Shaw moves out of range.
Bagwell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shaw.
Shaw has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shaw uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bagwell.
Bagwell checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bagwell went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Shaw thumps Bagwell with a low kick.
Shaw walks into a jab.
Shaw takes a swing at Bagwell's ribcage but misses.
Bagwell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shaw drops his hands momentarily and Bagwell takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Shaw fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bagwell has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shaw smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shaw.
Bagwell misses with a combination
and Shaw counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
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!
Bagwell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shaw slips a straight right by Bagwell.#T2#
A slow jab from Shaw misses its intended target.
Shaw throws a nice outside leg kick.
Biff Bagwell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Shaw does it's job there.
Bagwell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bagwell is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Shaw moves out of range of the body kick.
Shaw is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Danny Shaw seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bagwell throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shaw stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shaw misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shaw avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bagwell checks a leg kick nicely.
Shaw throws a hook to the side of Bagwell's head but Bagwell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bagwell thinks about countering with a body kick.
Shaw closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Shaw shoots in and drives through. Bagwell sprawls well.
Bagwell throws out a loose jab but Shaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shaw! But no joy.
Shaw lands with a nice body punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shaw. Bagwell does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Shaw misses with a takedown attempt - Bagwell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Biff Bagwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Shaw.
Shaw fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bagwell checks it well.
Bagwell swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shaw. Bagwell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bagwell stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shaw.
Shaw on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Shaw stuns Bagwell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shaw lands a nice hook to Bagwell's body. Bagwell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shaw drops his hands momentarily and Bagwell takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bagwell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shaw.
Bagwell throws a big counter combination but Shaw scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bagwell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good leg kick by Shaw.
Bagwell misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shaw moves out of range of the body kick from Bagwell.
Shaw flicks out a counter leg kick but Bagwell steps away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shaw. That's going to slow Bagwell down.
Shaw scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Shaw gets a takedown into half guard.
Shaw passes to side control.
Shaw has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Bagwell!
Shaw can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bagwell is looking to escape.
Biff Bagwell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Shaw is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Bagwell has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Bagwell!
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Shaw comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shaw 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Shaw!
Danny Shaw 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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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 10, 2024 |
#R1#
No joy there for Morning, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Decent striking displayed by Shaw there.#TD#
Shaw shoots in and bounces Morning off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Shaw tries to free his leg and advance position but Morning is retaining full guard.
Shaw passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Shaw advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T1#
Morning is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Shaw has taken his back.
Morning really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shaw. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Morning showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Morning won't enjoy being in this position. Shaw looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Morning is tapping - it's over boys! Shaw picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Danny Shaw!
A victorious Danny Shaw thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Dowling scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dowling wants to clinch
and Shaw counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shaw works Dowling's body with a nice hook.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Dowling enables Shaw to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dowling manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Shaw slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Dowling is wriggling around trying to escape but Shaw has hooked up a rear naked choke! Is it over??? Is it... you're damn right it is! Dowling taps out and Shaw picks up the big win! Great work there by Shaw!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Danny Shaw!
Our winner, Danny Shaw, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Shaw lands with a straight right. Nolan didn't see that one coming.
Shaw fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nolan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shaw with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shaw with a nice cross.
Nolan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shaw.
Nice uppercut lands for Shaw. That snapped Nolan's head back.
Nolan goes for a double leg but Shaw avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shaw continues to drive forward.#BC2#
Shaw breaks the clinch.
Shaw lands a body shot.
Shaw connects with a jab.
Shaw has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Shaw scores with a jab to the jaw.#ROC2#Nolan is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shaw sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Nolan's defenses. It connects perfectly with Nolan's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Danny Shaw!
An out of breath Danny Shaw thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSG 322 Gomes vs Hlervu
Date: Jun 23, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 35 losses; Cyrus Ozymandias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Danny Shaw!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Shaw takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Shaw manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Shaw is looking for a triangle here but Ozymandias uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ozymandias (3) vs (0) Shaw
Ozymandias advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ozymandias (5) vs (0) Shaw
Ozymandias takes Shaw's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Shaw is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Ozymandias (8) vs (0) Shaw
I would not like to be Shaw right now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw is really stuck here.
Ozymandias keeps control of the position easily here as Shaw tries to buck him off.
#T1#
Ozymandias has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Shaw trying to control the hands but Ozymandias breaks the grip.
Ozymandias is riding his opponent, not letting Shaw buck him off.
Shaw wants to escape the position.
Ozymandias controlling from the back.#T2#
Shaw just trying to survive but Ozymandias is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Ozymandias biding his time, looking for the opening.
Shaw is in bad spot here.
Ozymandias trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Shaw doesn't escape.
I really don't envy Shaw right now.
Shaw is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Ozymandias off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T3#
Ozymandias trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Shaw doesn't escape.
You can see the frustration on Shaw's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ozymandias has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Shaw's body.
Ozymandias seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Shaw for as long as he can get away with.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Ozymandias continues to stall.
Ozymandias's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've been hearing good reports from Ozymandias's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Shaw is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T5#
Shaw keeps trying to improve his position.
Ozymandias controlling the position well here. Shaw rolled but Ozymandias kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Ozymandias is trying to stick to Shaw's back but Shaw is turning into Ozymandias. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ozymandias's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Shaw. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ozymandias (8) vs (2) Shaw
Shaw stopping the sweep attempt from Ozymandias.
Ozymandias has his hands on Shaw's head, controlling the position. #T6#
Shaw preventing the sweep.
Ozymandias is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ozymandias (10) vs (2) Shaw
Ozymandias looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Shaw looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ozymandias controlling the action here.
Ozymandias is thwarting Shaw's attempts to control the position.#T7#
Ozymandias trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Shaw looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Shaw actively working from the bottom here.#T8#
Ozymandias works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ozymandias (13) vs (2) Shaw
Shaw working to try and regain half guard.
Ozymandias sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T9#
Shaw tries to lock up and control but Ozymandias gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ozymandias controlling from mount.
Shaw tries to lock up and control but Ozymandias gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Shaw is trying to escape the mount.
Ozymandias controlling the position easily from mount. #T10#
Shaw can't escape the position.
Ozymandias controlling from the full mount.
Shaw is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Ozymandias has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ozymandias (16) vs (2) Shaw
What can Shaw do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Shaw just trying to survive but Ozymandias is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T11#
Ozymandias is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Shaw rolls, trying to escape but Ozymandias keeps control of the position.
Shaw manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ozymandias's guard. Nice work there by Shaw.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ozymandias (16) vs (4) Shaw
Ozymandias wants to sweep here but Shaw controlling him for the moment.
Shaw is fighting to break Ozymandias's control of his arms but Ozymandias is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Shaw advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ozymandias (16) vs (7) Shaw#SUB2#
Shaw working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T12#
Ozymandias tries to improve position but can't.
Ozymandias sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Shaw is keen to just control but Ozymandias is a slippery customer.
Ozymandias keeping control of the position.
Shaw working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Ozymandias's thigh. Ozymandias counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T13#
Shaw sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ozymandias's guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ozymandias manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Shaw trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ozymandias manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ozymandias (18) vs (7) Shaw
Ozymandias looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T14##SUB2#
Shaw is looking for a triangle but Ozymandias pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Shaw throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Shaw working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ozymandias doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ozymandias manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ozymandias controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ozymandias looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ozymandias takes the fight on points by 18 to 7.
Cyrus Ozymandias thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 314 Bar vs Makarov
Date: Jun 09, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Danny Shaw! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 12 losses; Pablo Octavio!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Shaw tries to clinch but Octavio moves out of range. #TD2#
Octavio shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Shaw napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Shaw (0) vs (4) Octavio
Shaw is looking for a sweep.
Octavio taking a breather here. #SUB2#
Octavio is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shaw has escaped the position, nice work there.
Shaw prevents Octavio from moving into mount.
Shaw has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Octavio happy to just control the position for now. #SUB2#
Octavio tries for a kimura but Shaw is defending well. #T1#
Shaw is trying to get back to half guard.
Shaw prevents Octavio from moving into mount.
Shaw is looking to regain half guard here but Octavio keeps moving and retains side control.
Shaw is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Octavio content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T2#
Shaw wants to control but Octavio postures up.
Shaw is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Octavio off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Shaw (4) vs (4) Octavio
Octavio is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Shaw.
Octavio wants to control his opponent's hands but Shaw gets his hands free.
Good control from Shaw.#T3#
Shaw's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Shaw is hanging on to Octavio's back as he tries to escape.
Octavio is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Shaw will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shaw tries to keep control of the position but Octavio is staying busy.
Shaw is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Octavio wants to control his opponent's hands but Shaw gets his hands free.
Shaw slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Octavio felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T4#
Octavio tries to escape the position.
#T5#
Shaw struggling to keep hold of the position.
Shaw is not going to allow Octavio to sit and survive in this position.
Shaw trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Octavio doesn't escape.
Octavio is keeping busy.
Octavio rolls, trying to escape but Shaw keeps control of the position.
A lull in the action here.
Shaw keeps control of the position easily here as Octavio tries to buck him off.
Shaw not allowing Octavio to control his hands. #T6#
I would not like to be Octavio right now.
A lull in the action here.
Shaw is really struggling to control Octavio but he's trying to hold on to the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Shaw is looking to control Octavio but Octavio is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Shaw trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Octavio doesn't escape. #T7#
Octavio staying busy and making it hard for Shaw to control.
Octavio trying to control the position but Shaw manages to sink in the hooks.
Octavio is really stuck here.
Octavio trying to control the action but Shaw just sinks the hooks in.
Shaw controlling from the back.
Shaw seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Octavio for as long as he can get away with.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shaw trying to control momentarily.
Shaw gets his hands free as Octavio looks to control. #T8#
Octavio staying busy and making it hard for Shaw to control.
Shaw is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Octavio is keeping busy.
Good control from Shaw.
Further stalling from Shaw.
You can see the frustration on Octavio's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Octavio is keeping busy.
Shaw just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T9#
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Shaw is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Shaw struggling to keep hold of the position.
Shaw trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Octavio doesn't escape.
Octavio looking very determined here, making life difficult for Shaw.
Shaw biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T10#
Shaw keeps control of the position as Octavio tries to break free.
Shaw trying to control momentarily.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Octavio staying busy and making it hard for Shaw to control.
Octavio is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T11#
Shaw wants to control but Octavio manages to buck him off and is now in Shaw's guard! Nice work there by Octavio! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shaw (4) vs (6) Octavio
Octavio controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Shaw looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Octavio slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Octavio passes into half guard.
Octavio seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shaw does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T12#
Still in half guard, Octavio seems content to control.
Shaw trying to get back to full guard but Octavio takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Shaw (4) vs (9) Octavio
Octavio wants to take his opponent's back but Shaw doesn't allow it.
Shaw is looking to improve his position but Octavio isn't that keen on the idea.
Shaw tries to improve his position but instead Octavio has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Shaw (4) vs (12) Octavio#SUB2#
Octavio looking for the RNC. #T13#
Shaw manages to reverse the position and now he's in Octavio's guard. Nice work there by Shaw.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shaw (6) vs (12) Octavio
Octavio keeping moving, preventing Shaw from controlling successfully.
Shaw controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Shaw stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Octavio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shaw is stalling in the full guard.
Octavio trying to keep a closed guard but Shaw is proving a slippery customer.
#T14#
Shaw passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Shaw (9) vs (12) Octavio
Octavio is letting Shaw control him for a moment.
Octavio is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Octavio is not content to let Shaw control the position.
Shaw working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Octavio wins on points by 12 to 9.
During a confident post fight interview, Pablo Octavio thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 312 Hall vs Bar
Date: Jun 02, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Excalam Black! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Danny Shaw!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Eddie Farnsworth and Jonathan Paton.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Shaw clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Black gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Black (2) vs (0) Shaw#SUB#
Black is looking for a kimura but Shaw is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Black to get the leverage.
Shaw is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Black's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Black's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Black (2) vs (4) Shaw
Black rolls, trying to escape but Shaw keeps control of the position.
Shaw controlling from the back.
Black tries to escape but Shaw has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Shaw's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Shaw controls the position.
Black might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
It looks like Shaw might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Shaw 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.#T1#
Shaw's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Shaw.
Black is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Marquis Training Center, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Black tries to roll but Shaw sticks to his back.
Shaw biding his time, looking for the opening.
Shaw keeps control of the position as Black tries to break free.
#T2#
Black is working hard here to advance position.
Shaw has good solid back control here.
Shaw with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Shaw struggling to keep hold of the position.
I would not like to be Black right now.
Will Shaw go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaw controls the action.#T3#
Shaw wants to control the position but Black frees himself and scrambles - Shaw manages to regain control in side control.
Black being controlled for a moment.
Shaw is looking to take a break and control but Black is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Black is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Shaw tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T4#
Shaw in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Shaw wants to lay and pray for a moment but Black keeps working.
Black is looking to reverse the position.
Shaw taking a breather here.
Shaw is looking to take a break and control but Black is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shaw happy to just control the position for now. #T5#
Black is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Shaw trying to control the position but Black is working away.
Shaw is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Black will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black is looking for a sweep.
Shaw wants to control but Black is keeping him busy.
Black is trying to get back to half guard.
Black is trying to escape the position but Shaw is controlling the position.
Shaw trying to control the action but Black is working from the bottom. #T6#
Black trying to remain calm as Shaw controls from the top position.
Black is not content to let Shaw control the position.
Shaw advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Black (2) vs (6) Shaw
Shaw tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Shaw mounts Black! Really nice guard pass there!
Shaw takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T7#
Shaw is trying to take his opponent's back.
Shaw controlling from mount.
Black slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Shaw controlling the action here.
Shaw is looking to take a break and control but Black is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Black is trying to get back to full guard.#T8#
Shaw is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Black is trying to get back to full guard.
Shaw tries to pass to full mount but Black defends it.
Shaw works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Black (2) vs (9) Shaw
Black is not content to let Shaw control the position.
Black is looking to regain half guard here but Shaw keeps moving and retains side control. #T9#
Shaw is looking to take a break and control but Black is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Black trying to remain calm as Shaw controls from the top position.
Shaw wants to control but Black is keeping him busy.
Shaw controlling from side mount.
Shaw trying to control the action but Black is working from the bottom. #T10#
Black tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shaw wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shaw tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Shaw wants to control but Black is keeping him busy.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T11#
Shaw taking a break here but Black is having none of it and regains half guard.
Shaw tries to pass to full mount but Black defends it.
Shaw not doing much here.
Black tries to roll over but Shaw keeps him under control.
Shaw with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Shaw is continuing to stall.#T12#
Shaw is keen to just control but Black is a slippery customer.
Black manages to get to full guard.
Black being controlled here, momentarily.
Black keeping moving, preventing Shaw from controlling successfully. #T13#
Shaw looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Shaw wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving.
Shaw looking to pass the guard.
Black looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Shaw trying to control but Black is working from the bottom.
Black is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Shaw wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving. #T14#
Shaw engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Black controls Shaw momentarily but Shaw frees himself.
Shaw slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Black is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Shaw rolls with it to try and escape but Black cranks on the arm and Shaw is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Excalam Black!
Excalam Black decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 307 Gascoigne vs Gabenagus
Date: May 19, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 14 losses; Stanislav Strakapoud! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Danny Shaw!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Kavanagh and Chad Campbell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Shaw has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Shaw manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Strakapoud preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strakapoud slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Shaw keeping full guard, as Strakapoud tries to pass.
Shaw keeping moving, preventing Strakapoud from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strakapoud content to stall in guard here.
Strakapoud trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Strakapoud wants to pass the guard but Shaw is keeping the position.
Shaw keeping moving, preventing Strakapoud from controlling successfully.
Strakapoud tries to free his leg and advance position but Shaw is retaining full guard.
Strakapoud slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Shaw pushes a forearm under Strakapoud's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Strakapoud is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Danny Shaw!
A relieved looking Danny Shaw 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:
SSG 293 Gaul vs Hunt
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 13 losses; Paul Gascoigne! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Danny Shaw!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Gascoigne tries to sprawl but Shaw drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gascoigne (0) vs (2) Shaw
Shaw stalling.
Gascoigne is looking to improve his position.
Shaw content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
It looks like Shaw might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Shaw trying to pass the guard but Gascoigne defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Shaw is taking a breather. Gascoigne 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.
Let's hope that Shaw 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.
Shaw trying to mount his opponent but Gascoigne defends it.
Shaw is taking a breather. Gascoigne 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.
Gascoigne is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Globo Gym (5000), so we'll see if he gets out of it.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Shaw.
Yet more stalling tactics from Shaw.#T2#
Shaw is thwarting Gascoigne's attempts to control the position.
Shaw is pressing down on Gascoigne's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gascoigne is holding on for now.
Shaw controlling the pace. #T3#
Shaw is pressing down on Gascoigne's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gascoigne is holding on for now.
Shaw is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gascoigne is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shaw wants to control but Gascoigne is keeping him busy.
Shaw is taking a breather. Gascoigne 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.#T4#
Shaw prevents Gascoigne from improving his position.
Shaw controlling the action here.
Gascoigne wants to control but Shaw is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Shaw sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaw is continuing to stall.#T5#
Shaw wants to pass the guard but Gascoigne is defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gascoigne won't allow Shaw to pass to mount.
Gascoigne controlling the position well.
Shaw content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gascoigne is concentrating on defense, preventing Shaw from advancing position.
Shaw content to control rather than advance. #T6#
Gascoigne desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Shaw sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gascoigne controlling the position well.
Gascoigne wants to improve his position but Shaw is controlling well.
#T7#
Shaw is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Shaw wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gascoigne keeps working. #T8#
Gascoigne tries to get to full guard but Shaw has control of the leg.
Shaw trying to control from half guard but Gascoigne is working away.
Shaw looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The adventures of Shaw the control monster continue. Boring.
Gascoigne trying to control here.
Gascoigne is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Shaw is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T9#
Shaw perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gascoigne trying to hold on to Shaw's head to control him but Shaw postures up.
Shaw sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gascoigne is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gascoigne wants to control but Shaw is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Shaw stalling. #T10#
Shaw is trying to control. Gascoigne wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gascoigne won't allow Shaw to pass to mount.
Shaw is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Shaw prevents Gascoigne from improving his position.#T11#
Shaw is taking a breather. Gascoigne 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.
Gascoigne controlling the position for now.
Shaw slows the pace down in half guard. #T12#
Gascoigne tries to roll over but Shaw keeps him under control.
Shaw slows the pace down in half guard.
Shaw trying to control from half guard but Gascoigne is working away.
Shaw seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gascoigne is controlling Shaw's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Shaw prevents Gascoigne from improving his position.
Shaw tries to pass to full mount but Gascoigne defends it. #T13#
Shaw is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Well,Gascoigne is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Shaw tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gascoigne knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Shaw performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gascoigne manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Shaw slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T14#
Gascoigne wants to sweep but no luck.
Gascoigne will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shaw wants to control from the top but Gascoigne keeps moving.
Shaw 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.
Shaw trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shaw showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Shaw stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gascoigne swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shaw wins on points by 2 to 0.
Danny Shaw thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 285 Hunt vs Berendas
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 11 losses; Stanislav Strakapoud! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Danny Shaw!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Shaw moves into range and clinches up with Strakapoud.#TD2#
Shaw jumps guard and drags Strakapoud to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Strakapoud looking to pass the guard.
Shaw keeping moving, preventing Strakapoud from controlling successfully.
Strakapoud content to stall in guard here.
Shaw is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Strakapoud looking to pass the guard.
Strakapoud has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Strakapoud trying to control but Shaw is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Shaw looking for a guillotine here but Strakapoud defends easily.
Strakapoud trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Strakapoud not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Strakapoud pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shaw is keeping the position for now.
Strakapoud won't allow Shaw to sweep him here.
Strakapoud trying to control but Shaw is working from the bottom.
Strakapoud 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.
Shaw keeping moving, preventing Strakapoud from controlling successfully. #T2#
Shaw keeping full guard, as Strakapoud tries to pass.
Strakapoud stays in close to Shaw's body and controls the position.
Shaw looking for a sweep. Not yet Shaw, not yet. #SUB2#
Shaw looking for a guillotine here but Strakapoud defends easily.
Strakapoud won't allow Shaw to sweep him here.
Strakapoud's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Shaw wants to sweep but no luck.
Strakapoud pushes down on Shaw's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Strakapoud is trying to control the action in half guard but Shaw is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Shaw looking for submissions off his back.
Strakapoud is keen to just control but Shaw is a slippery customer.
Strakapoud controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaw is in trouble now - Strakapoud has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Strakapoud (3) vs (0) Shaw
Strakapoud can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shaw is looking to escape.
Strakapoud controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Shaw has given up his back. Will we see Strakapoud going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Strakapoud (6) vs (0) Shaw
Strakapoud doesn't have the hooks in and Shaw manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strakapoud (6) vs (2) Shaw
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Strakapoud holds on and takes a little breather.
Shaw content to stall in guard here.
Shaw slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Strakapoud (6) vs (5) Shaw
Strakapoud being controlled for a moment. #T5#
Strakapoud tries to bench press Shaw off him but Shaw keeps the position.
Shaw trying to control the position but Strakapoud is working away.
Shaw taking a breather here.
Strakapoud tries to improve position but can't.
Shaw has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Strakapoud (6) vs (7) Shaw
Shaw controlling his opponent. #T6#
Strakapoud is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Shaw tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Let's hope that Shaw 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.
Shaw trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Shaw looking to control and managing it successfully.
Strakapoud tries to reverse the position but Shaw maintains control.
Shaw looking to control but Strakapoud is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Strakapoud wants to control but Shaw is having none of it.
Shaw tries to control but Strakapoud wriggling away. #T7#
Strakapoud tries to lock up and control but Shaw gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Shaw can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Strakapoud is looking to escape.
Strakapoud is wriggling around trying to escape.
Shaw trying to control but Strakapoud is having none of it.
Shaw controlling from the full mount.
Strakapoud wants to hold on but Shaw pushes him away.
Shaw looking to control but Strakapoud is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Strakapoud wants to control but Shaw is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shaw prevents Strakapoud from getting the reversal.
Shaw takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T8#
Strakapoud is working to get back to half guard.
Shaw works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Strakapoud (6) vs (10) Shaw
Shaw just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Shaw is looking to control Strakapoud but Strakapoud is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Shaw is trying to stick to Strakapoud's back but Strakapoud is turning into Shaw. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Shaw's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Strakapoud. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strakapoud (8) vs (10) Shaw
Strakapoud wants to pass the guard but Shaw is keeping the position.
Strakapoud sitting in guard here, content to control.
Shaw is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T9#
Strakapoud trying to control but Shaw is working from the bottom.
Strakapoud stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shaw swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shaw keeping moving, preventing Strakapoud from controlling successfully.
Strakapoud content to stall in guard here.
Shaw looking for a sweep. Not yet Shaw, not yet.
Shaw is still trying to improve position.
Strakapoud wants to control from the top but Shaw keeps moving.
Strakapoud tries to free his leg and advance position but Shaw is retaining full guard. #T10#
Shaw working a defensive guard here.
Strakapoud controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Shaw tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T11#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shaw is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strakapoud (8) vs (12) Shaw
Shaw trying to control but Strakapoud is working from the bottom.
Shaw won't allow Strakapoud to sweep him here. #SUB#
Strakapoud is looking for a triangle but Shaw pushes his legs off easily.
Strakapoud controlling the position.
Strakapoud is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shaw not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Strakapoud not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Strakapoud is controlling Shaw's posture.#T12#
Shaw stopping the sweep attempt from Strakapoud.
Strakapoud trying to keep a closed guard but Shaw is proving a slippery customer.
Shaw 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.
It looks like Shaw might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Strakapoud is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shaw advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Strakapoud (8) vs (15) Shaw
Strakapoud manages to get back to half guard.
Shaw passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Strakapoud (8) vs (18) Shaw
Shaw can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Strakapoud is looking to escape.
Shaw controlling his opponent. #T13#
Shaw tries to control but Strakapoud wriggling away.
Shaw takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Strakapoud wants to hold on but Shaw pushes him away.
Strakapoud is in all sorts of trouble here.
Strakapoud is working hard here to advance position.
Shaw looking to control and managing it successfully.
Shaw wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Strakapoud is looking to improve his position but Shaw isn't that keen on the idea.#T14#
Strakapoud is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Shaw pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Shaw controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strakapoud tries to hold on but Shaw pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shaw wins on points by 18 to 8.
Our winner, Danny Shaw, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SSG 273 Maximus vs Borgia
Date: Feb 25, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 13 losses; Nedry Kuang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Danny Shaw!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Shaw forces Kuang back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Shaw jumps guard and drags Kuang to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kuang wants to control from the top but Shaw keeps moving.
Kuang passes Shaw's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kuang definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shaw regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kuang trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw wants to sweep but no luck.
Kuang looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Kuang is looking to advance position but Shaw has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kuang (0) vs (4) Shaw
Shaw looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuang really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Shaw avoids the attempt from Kuang to control.
Shaw tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kuang is working to get back to half guard.
Kuang wants to control but Shaw is having none of it.#T2#
Shaw controlling from the full mount.
Kuang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shaw looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kuang is looking to get to half guard.
Shaw tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kuang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shaw wants to take Kuang's back but he can't do it this time.
Shaw looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kuang tries to hold on but Shaw postures up.#T3#
Shaw tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kuang can't escape the position.
Kuang is working hard here to advance position.
Shaw looking to control and managing it successfully.
Shaw's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Shaw can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kuang is looking to escape. #T4#
Shaw controlling from the full mount.
More stalling from Shaw.
Kuang is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaw trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kuang is working to get back to half guard.
Shaw content just to control the position here.
Kuang has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Shaw's lack of action.
#T5#
Shaw is controlling the pace.
Shaw trying to control from half guard but Kuang is working away.
Kuang tries to roll over but Shaw keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Shaw in particular looking to stall.
Shaw wants to control but Kuang is keeping him busy.
Kuang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shaw looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kuang wants to improve his position but Shaw is controlling well.
#T6#
Kuang is trying to control but can't.
Shaw moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuang (0) vs (7) Shaw
Kuang is looking for a sweep.
Kuang struggling a bit here.
Kuang is trying to get back to half guard.
Shaw in side control, just content to control the action for now.
It looks like Shaw might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T7#
Shaw working away.
Kuang is being controlled here.
Shaw advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kuang (0) vs (9) Shaw
Shaw fails to move to back control.
Kuang is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Shaw wants to control the pace but Kuang is squirming around nicely.
Shaw controlling from the full mount.
Shaw can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kuang is looking to escape.
Shaw controlling from mount. #T8#
Kuang wants to control but Shaw is having none of it.
Kuang is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Shaw tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kuang tries to reverse the position but Shaw maintains control.
Shaw takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kuang wants to control but Shaw is having none of it.
Shaw sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T9#
Shaw looking to control but Kuang is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kuang can't escape the position.
Shaw controlling from the full mount.
Shaw moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Kuang (0) vs (12) Shaw
Kuang rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Shaw controlling the pace.
Kuang has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shaw is working away from the top position though.
Shaw seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T10#
Shaw works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuang (0) vs (15) Shaw
Shaw trying to control the action but Kuang is working from the bottom.
Shaw is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kuang's shoulder. That is not cool.
Kuang is trying to get back to half guard.
Shaw slows the pace down. #T11#
Kuang is not content to let Shaw control the position.
Shaw is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kuang will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Kuang is not content to let Shaw control the position.
You can see the frustration on Kuang's face as Shaw controls the position.
Kuang tries to improve position but can't.
Shaw in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T12#
Shaw wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuang keeps working.
Kuang is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Shaw tries to advance to mount but Kuang denies him.
Kuang is trying to get back to half guard.
Shaw content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Kuang is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Shaw taking a breather here. #T13#
Kuang is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Shaw wants to control but Kuang is keeping him busy.
A lull in the action here.
Kuang prevents Shaw from improving position.
Shaw controlling the position. #T14#
Kuang tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shaw wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shaw is looking to take a break and control but Kuang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kuang is looking for a sweep.
Shaw trying to control the action but Kuang is working from the bottom.
Shaw controlling the position from side mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuang wants to control but Shaw postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shaw wins on points by 15 to 0.
Our winner, Danny Shaw, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Nedry Kuang stepped up to the mic, saying 'å°ç‹¬ä¸‡å²ï¼ä¸‡ä¸‡å²ï¼'. |
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Event:
SSG 266 Hall vs Chai
Date: Feb 11, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Danny Shaw! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 35 losses; Marcelinho Lima!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Shaw closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Shaw decides to pull guard.
Lima pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shaw is keeping the position for now.
Lima looking to sit in guard and control but Shaw gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shaw (2) vs (0) Lima#SUB2#
Lima looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shaw might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shaw slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Shaw (5) vs (0) Lima
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima manages to get back to half guard.
Lima moves into full guard.
Shaw looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Lima pulls Shaw in to control the position. #SUB2#
Lima has his feet on Shaw's thighs here. He's pushed Shaw off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Shaw screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcelinho Lima! |
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Event:
SSG 253 Bar vs Ozymandias
Date: Jan 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Quinn Barnett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Danny Shaw!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Lou da Vinci and Eddie Farnsworth.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Barnett shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Barnett showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnett (2) vs (0) Shaw
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Barnett in particular looking to stall.
Shaw tries to get to full guard but Barnett has control of the leg.
Barnett is keen to just control but Shaw is a slippery customer.
Shaw tries to roll over but Barnett keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Shaw looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnett is looking to take a break and control but Shaw is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shaw wants to improve his position but Barnett is controlling well.
#T1##SUB2#
Shaw looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shaw wants to get back to full guard.
Barnett looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Barnett is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shaw tries to get to full guard but Barnett has control of the leg. #T2##SUB#
Barnett is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Shaw tries to get to full guard but Barnett has control of the leg.
Shaw trying to hold on to Barnett's head to control him but Barnett postures up.
Shaw is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Shaw works his way to full guard. Good work.
Shaw keeping moving, preventing Barnett from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Shaw has his foot on Barnett's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barnett works his way back into a safe position though.
Shaw looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barnett tries to free his leg and advance position but Shaw is retaining full guard.
Shaw being controlled here, momentarily.
Barnett trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shaw not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Shaw is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Shaw is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Barnett looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Shaw is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Shaw looking for a guillotine here but Barnett defends easily.
#T5##SUB2#
Shaw looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barnett forces his way into half guard.
Shaw is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnett is taking a breather. Shaw 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.
Barnett passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnett (5) vs (0) Shaw
Barnett sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T6#
Shaw is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnett moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Barnett (8) vs (0) Shaw#SUB#
Barnett is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Shaw knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Shaw for a finish.
Shaw manages to reverse the position and now he's in Barnett's guard. Nice work there by Shaw.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnett (8) vs (2) Shaw
Shaw tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnett is retaining full guard. #T7#
Shaw passes into half guard.
Barnett is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Shaw is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Barnett is looking to improve his position.
#T8#
Barnett wants to control but Shaw is keeping busy.
Barnett is looking for a sweep. Shaw is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barnett wants to control but Shaw is keeping busy.
Shaw prevents Barnett from improving his position.#T9#
Shaw is stalling here. Barnett is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Shaw seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Barnett has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnett (12) vs (2) Shaw
Shaw tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Barnett wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnett wants to control but Shaw is keeping him busy.
Shaw sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Barnett trying to advance position but Shaw counters by regaining guard. #SUB2#
Shaw looking for a guillotine here but Barnett defends easily.
Shaw trying to keep a closed guard but Barnett is proving a slippery customer.
#T10#
Shaw tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Barnett avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Shaw keeping moving, preventing Barnett from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Barnett has gone for a leg lock! Shaw slips out almost immediately though and dives into Barnett's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnett (12) vs (4) Shaw
Shaw forces his way into half guard.#T11#
Barnett wants to control but Shaw is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Barnett tries to get to full guard but Shaw has control of the leg.
Shaw trying to control from half guard but Barnett is working away.
Shaw works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnett (12) vs (7) Shaw
Barnett wants to control but Shaw is having none of it.#T12#
Barnett tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barnett bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnett (14) vs (7) Shaw
Barnett is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Shaw escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barnett gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shaw not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Shaw looking for a guillotine here but Barnett defends easily.
#SUB2#
Barnett avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T13#
Shaw is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Shaw is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barnett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shaw is keeping the position for now.
Barnett passes Shaw's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Barnett moves into full mount! Shaw won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnett (17) vs (7) Shaw#T14##SUB#
Barnett with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Barnett trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Shaw is trying desperately to improve position.
Barnett controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Barnett working for a submission but Shaw is keeping him at bay.
Shaw is looking to improve his position but Barnett isn't that keen on the idea.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnett takes the fight on points by 17 to 7.
Quinn Barnett thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 246 Bar vs Doe
Date: Dec 24, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Stanislav Strakapoud! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Danny Shaw!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Shaw moves into the clinch successfully.
Shaw tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2#
Shaw pulls guard.
Strakapoud works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Strakapoud is controlling the pace.
Shaw is looking to improve his position.
Strakapoud controlling the pace.
Strakapoud wants to pass to mount but Shaw is defending the position.
Shaw is looking for a sweep. Strakapoud is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strakapoud uses his free foot to push down on Shaw's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Shaw. Score +3 for passing guard: Strakapoud (3) vs (0) Shaw
Shaw is desperately trying to improve his position but Strakapoud has a good base and remains in mount.#T1#
Strakapoud trying to control but Shaw is having none of it.
Strakapoud controlling his opponent.
Shaw prevents Strakapoud from taking his back.
Shaw is desperately trying to improve his position but Strakapoud has a good base and remains in mount.
Strakapoud wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Shaw is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Strakapoud controlling from mount.
Shaw is in all sorts of trouble here.
Strakapoud content just to control the position here.
Strakapoud works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Strakapoud (6) vs (0) Shaw#T2#
Strakapoud controlling well, preventing Shaw from escaping the position.
Strakapoud trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Shaw doesn't escape.
Strakapoud seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Strakapoud is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Shaw has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
You can see the frustration on Shaw's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Strakapoud biding his time, controlling Shaw.
Shaw wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Strakapoud is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Shaw tries to escape the position.
Shaw is still trying to improve position.#T3#
Strakapoud just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Shaw trying to control the position but Strakapoud manages to sink in the hooks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strakapoud is hanging on to Shaw's back as he tries to escape.
Shaw is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Shaw tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Strakapoud content just to control the position here.
Shaw stops Strakapoud from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Shaw slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Strakapoud prevents Shaw from improving his position.
Strakapoud works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Strakapoud (9) vs (0) Shaw
Shaw is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
You can see the frustration on Shaw's face as Strakapoud controls the position.
Strakapoud laying and praying for a moment but Shaw takes advantage and regains half guard.
Strakapoud tries to pass to full mount but Shaw defends it.
Strakapoud is controlling the pace.
Shaw is looking to improve his position.
Strakapoud is controlling the pace.
Shaw wants to improve his position but Strakapoud is controlling well.
#T5#
Strakapoud content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaw wants to get back to full guard.
Strakapoud slows the pace down in half guard.
Shaw is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Strakapoud passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Strakapoud (12) vs (0) Shaw
Shaw can't escape the position.
#T6#
Shaw prevents Strakapoud from taking his back.
Shaw is looking to improve his position but Strakapoud isn't that keen on the idea.
Strakapoud content just to control the position here.
Shaw is in all sorts of trouble here.
Strakapoud wants to control the pace but Shaw is squirming around nicely.
Strakapoud tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Shaw is looking to get to half guard.
Shaw regains half guard.
Shaw tries to roll over but Strakapoud keeps him under control.
Strakapoud is keen to just control but Shaw is a slippery customer.
Shaw tries to get to full guard but Strakapoud has control of the leg. #T7#
Strakapoud has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Strakapoud (15) vs (0) Shaw
Strakapoud trying to control but Shaw is having none of it.
Shaw is trying to escape the mount.
Strakapoud sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Strakapoud wants to control the pace but Shaw is squirming around nicely.
Shaw is controlling an arm, preventing Strakapoud from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Strakapoud sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Shaw is looking to get to half guard.#T8#
Shaw is squirming around, avoiding Strakapoud's attempts to control the action.
Strakapoud controlling his opponent.
Shaw keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Shaw bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strakapoud (15) vs (2) Shaw
Strakapoud wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Strakapoud has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shaw can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Strakapoud 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.#SUB2#
Shaw thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Strakapoud is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T9#
Shaw stopping the sweep attempt from Strakapoud.
Strakapoud is pulling down on Shaw's head. It's preventing any offense from Shaw, at least for the moment.
Strakapoud looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shaw is one step ahead there.
Strakapoud pulls Shaw in close to his closed guard and prevents Shaw from doing any damage or advancing position.
Strakapoud keeping moving, preventing Shaw from controlling successfully.
Strakapoud is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T10#
Strakapoud is trying to control the position but Shaw postures up.
Shaw stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Strakapoud swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Strakapoud is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shaw advances to half guard.
Strakapoud wants to sweep but Shaw has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Strakapoud (15) vs (5) Shaw
Shaw tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Strakapoud tries to bench press Shaw off him but Shaw keeps the position. #T11#
Shaw working away.
Strakapoud manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Strakapoud manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Shaw pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Strakapoud is keeping the position for now.
Shaw pushes down on Strakapoud's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Strakapoud is trying to control Shaw's posture. Shaw takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Strakapoud! Shaw is rotating here... this could be the end... Strakapoud is out! Shaw has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Danny Shaw!
An out of breath Danny Shaw thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSG 235 One vs Chai
Date: Dec 03, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Danny Shaw! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 11 losses; Nedry Kuang!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Kavanagh and John Roberts.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Shaw drives through and clinches with Kuang against the cage.
#TD#
Shaw jumps guard and drags Kuang to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kuang stays in close to Shaw's body and controls the position.
Shaw looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shaw trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Shaw pushes a forearm under Kuang's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Kuang is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Danny Shaw!
An out of breath Danny Shaw thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Nedry Kuang was interviewed post fight and said 'å°ç‹¬ä¸‡å²ï¼ä¸‡ä¸‡å²ï¼'. |
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Event:
SSG 234 Makarov vs Lima
Date: Nov 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 13 losses; Freddy Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Danny Shaw!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Shaw forces Barnes back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Shaw ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Shaw no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Shaw looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Shaw is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barnes is aware though and is defending well.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Shaw is retaining full guard.
Shaw working a defensive guard but Barnes manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (3) vs (0) Shaw
Shaw tries to bench press Barnes off him but Barnes keeps the position. #SUB#
Barnes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shaw knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Shaw is not content to let Barnes control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Barnes off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (3) vs (4) Shaw#T1#
Barnes is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Shaw tightening his grip on Barnes, looking for the choke.
Barnes manages to reverse the position and now he's in Shaw's guard. Nice work there by Barnes.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (5) vs (4) Shaw#SUB2#
Shaw escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barnes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shaw is trying to keep Barnes in close.
#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Shaw looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2#
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shaw is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Shaw has his foot on Barnes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barnes works his way back into a safe position though.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shaw swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shaw tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Shaw is looking for a triangle but Barnes pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Shaw working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barnes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barnes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Barnes passes Shaw's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T3#
Barnes moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (8) vs (4) Shaw
Shaw is looking for a sweep.
Barnes tries to move into full mount but can't pass Shaw's legs.
Shaw is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Barnes is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnes (10) vs (4) Shaw
Shaw looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Barnes (13) vs (4) Shaw#SUB#
Barnes is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Barnes is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Barnes is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Shaw defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Barnes looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T4#
Shaw turns into Barnes and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (13) vs (6) Shaw
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes is looking to sweep but instead, Shaw has passed into half guard.
Barnes is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Shaw has latched onto it... Big trouble! Shaw pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Barnes is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Shaw!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Danny Shaw!
Our winner, Danny Shaw, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SSG 221 Feet vs Solo
Date: Oct 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Danny Shaw! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; Paul Gascoigne!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Shaw clinches up with Gascoigne and pushes him back against the cage.
Gascoigne wants a takedown but no success here.
Gascoigne is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shaw is defending well.#TD#
Shaw jumps guard.
Gascoigne slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Gascoigne avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Shaw is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gascoigne looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1##SUB#
Shaw is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Shaw working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gascoigne has passed into half guard!
#T2#
Gascoigne trying to control the pace.
Shaw is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gascoigne's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gascoigne's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Shaw (4) vs (0) Gascoigne
Gascoigne looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T3#
Gascoigne manages to reverse the position and now he's in Shaw's guard. Nice work there by Gascoigne.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shaw (4) vs (2) Gascoigne
Gascoigne content to stall in guard here.
Gascoigne's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
Gascoigne wants to pass the guard but Shaw is keeping the position.#SUB#
Shaw escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gascoigne gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gascoigne pushes down on Shaw's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Shaw moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gascoigne sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T5##SUB#
Shaw working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gascoigne has passed into half guard!
#SUB#
Shaw has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Gascoigne escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Gascoigne! Score +3 for passing guard: Shaw (4) vs (5) Gascoigne
Shaw manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shaw (6) vs (5) Gascoigne
Gascoigne is trying to maintain the position but Shaw is very close to passing his half guard.#T6#
The fighters are battling for position here. Gascoigne manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Shaw wants to pass the guard but Gascoigne is keeping the position.#SUB#
Shaw drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gascoigne dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shaw (6) vs (7) Gascoigne
Gascoigne looking to sit in guard and control but Shaw gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shaw (8) vs (7) Gascoigne
Gascoigne looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shaw is one step ahead there. #T7#
Gascoigne is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gascoigne looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shaw is looking to advance position but Gascoigne has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Shaw (8) vs (11) Gascoigne
Shaw tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T8#
Gascoigne fails to take his opponent's back.
Shaw keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gascoigne sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Shaw might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shaw is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T9#
Gascoigne controlling his opponent.
Shaw is controlling an arm, preventing Gascoigne from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Gascoigne controlling from the full mount.
Gascoigne trying to control but Shaw is having none of it. #T10#
Gascoigne tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gascoigne pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Shaw is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gascoigne controlling from mount.
Gascoigne looking to control but Shaw is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T11#
Shaw wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Shaw (8) vs (14) Gascoigne
Gascoigne controlling from the back.
Shaw is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T12#
I would not like to be Shaw right now.
Shaw breaks Gascoigne's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shaw (10) vs (14) Gascoigne#SUB#
Shaw is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gascoigne is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gascoigne has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shaw (10) vs (16) Gascoigne
Gascoigne wants to control from the top but Shaw keeps moving. #T13#
Gascoigne might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Shaw haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Shaw is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gascoigne defends well.
Gascoigne stays in close to Shaw's body and controls the position.
Gascoigne wants to pass the guard but Shaw is keeping the position.#T14#
Gascoigne sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Shaw's guard.
Gascoigne is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Shaw is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Shaw looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gascoigne wins on points by 16 to 10.
A victorious Paul Gascoigne thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
BB 83 - Virus vs Keji
Date: Nov 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Roberts lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Roberts connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Menday lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Menday lands a jab to the head.
Menday's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Roberts connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Menday scrambles back to his feet.
Roberts misses with a two punch combination.
Roberts lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Roberts lands an overhand right.
A punch combination from Roberts misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Menday misses its intended target.
Menday uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Roberts has time to react.
Roberts bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Roberts has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Area 51 MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Menday misses with a left hand
and Menday takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Roberts misses with a left hand
enabling Menday to counter with a crisp jab.
Roberts throws out a loose jab but Menday uses good head movement to avoid it.
Menday doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Menday staying out of range there.
Roberts goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A head kick misses from Roberts.
A swing and a miss from Roberts.
Roberts lands with an overhand left.
Roberts misses with a hook. Menday ducked under it nicely.
Menday looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Roberts scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Roberts lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Menday defending well as Roberts loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Menday was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Menday keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Roberts.
A nice leg kick lands there from Roberts.
Roberts misses with a right hand
and Menday counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roberts ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Menday moves away.
Roberts is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Roberts dips to his left and cracks Menday with an uppercut!
Menday misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roberts.
Roberts jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Roberts throws a right and a left that both miss.
Menday jabs Roberts right on the nose. Roberts blinks but takes it well.
Menday ducks under a wild hook from Roberts.
Menday looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Roberts tries a low kick but Menday avoids it.#T3#
Menday throws a hook but Roberts avoids it easily.
Roberts connects with a nice looking jab.
Benjy Roberts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Menday displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Roberts throws out the jab.
Roberts misses with an uppercut.
Roberts misses with a hook.
Menday now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Roberts misses with a combination
and Menday counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Roberts thinking.
Roberts throws out a loose jab but Menday uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roberts misses with a body shot.
Menday cracks Roberts with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Roberts connects with a high kick. #T4#
Menday digs a good body shot into Roberts's ribs.
Menday has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Menday steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Roberts.
Menday throws out a counter right but Roberts avoids it with no problem.
Roberts misses with a right hand
and Roberts takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Roberts.
Roberts with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Menday to score with a decent uppercut.
Menday scores with a sloppy right hand. Roberts should have avoided that one.
Menday circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Roberts to the canvas! Roberts doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Menday keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adams Menday!
A very excited looking Adams Menday made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
BB 75 - Man vs McWrestler 2
Date: Oct 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Marius connects with a body shot.
Roberts lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Roberts throws a looping overhand right but Marius ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Roberts throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marius slips under a jab from Roberts.
Marius attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Marius fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Roberts is out of range.
A low kick lands for Marius.
Roberts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roberts has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Area 51 MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Roberts missing with a left hand there. Marius was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Roberts backing away here, and Marius unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Marius uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Roberts.
Marius moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Marius misses with an uppercut. Roberts saw that one coming.
Marius lands the left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Marius.
Roberts thows a left - swing and a miss!
Roberts misses with a hook
and Marius counters with a slapping leg kick.
Marius throws a jab but it's blocked by Roberts. #T1#
A head kick misses from Roberts.
Marius appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Roberts swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marius keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marius motions for Roberts to come forward. Marius throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Marius looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Roberts throws a poor cross that misses
and Marius counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Roberts throws the left hand but Marius avoids the punch easily.
Marius is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Roberts.
Roberts tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Roberts misses with a few strikes there.
Marius keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Roberts.
Marius lands a nice shot to the body.
Roberts tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marius was well out of range. Poor timing from Roberts.
Roberts tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marius was well out of range. Poor timing from Roberts.
Roberts just misses with a punch to the body.
Roberts takes a swing at Marius's ribcage but misses.
Marius was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Marius lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
Roberts misses the jab.
Marius lands a body shot.
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!
Roberts swings for the body but Marius moves out of range.
Marius tries a head kick but it misses.
Roberts scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Marius throws a looping overhand right but Roberts ducks down to avoid it.
Roberts drops down looking for a counter takedown but Marius sprawls and moves away.
Benjy Roberts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roberts throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gaius Marius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marius moves away from the strike by Roberts.
Marius steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Roberts.
Roberts swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Roberts throws a lazy right hand but Marius sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marius counters with a body kick.
Marius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roberts.
Marius misses with a body shot.
Roberts throws an off balance right hand
and Roberts takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marius fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Roberts.#T3#
Marius feints and then cracks Roberts's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Roberts down.
Roberts misses with a right hand
and Marius counters with a stiff right hand.
Roberts misses with a body shot
enabling Marius to counter with a crisp jab.
Roberts checks a leg kick.
Roberts throws a lazy uppercut
and Marius counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marius tried to score with a low kick but Roberts checks it.
Roberts half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Roberts shoots and misses
and Marius counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marius is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Roberts had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Roberts shoots in looking for a takedown. Marius tries to sprawl out of it but Roberts keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Marius manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Marius fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Roberts has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Roberts waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marius.
Marius connects with a good right hand that stumbles Roberts. Roberts circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A swing and a miss from Marius.#T4#
Marius throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice shot by Marius.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marius with the inside leg kick.
Marius slips a jab from Roberts.
Roberts jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Roberts.
Roberts throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marius.
Marius flicks out a counter leg kick but Roberts steps away.
Roberts smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Roberts has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Marius finds it's way round the side to connect with Roberts's head.
Roberts takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Roberts misses with a straight left.
Marius looks to land a right hand but Roberts moved out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marius takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Roberts works the jab nicely.
Marius tries to clinch but Roberts is having none of it.
Roberts appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gaius Marius will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Marius scores with a leg kick.
Roberts changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Marius tries to avoid it but Roberts manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Marius to the ground. Marius escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Roberts is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Roberts throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marius makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Marius ducks under a wild hook from Roberts.
Marius throws a sloppy head kick and Roberts moves out of range easily.
Marius scores with a leg kick.
Marius ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Roberts takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Roberts throws a body shot but no joy.
Marius takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Roberts bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A head kick by Roberts misses
and Marius counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roberts misses with a wild body shot.
Roberts ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A quick step to the side and Roberts tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roberts fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marius manages to avoid it.
Marius jabs at Roberts's body.#T1#
Roberts throws a series of punches but Marius avoids them all with ease.
A shot to the liver by Marius. Beautiful body shot.
Roberts thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good work by Roberts as he checks the leg kick.
Marius steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Roberts.
Marius lands a high kick!
Roberts misses with a takedown attempt - Marius sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roberts. Marius does a little dance to reset his feet.
Roberts misses with a left hand
and Marius makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Roberts misses with a looping right.
A chopping leg kick lands by Marius.
Marius wants to land a leg kick but Roberts is out of range.
Roberts misses with a hook
and Marius counters with a nice low kick that buckles Roberts's knee momentarily.#T2#
Good standup being displayed there by Marius as he connects with a hook.
Roberts throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gaius Marius seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Roberts blocks a low kick nicely.
Roberts half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Marius.
Roberts takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Roberts fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benjy Roberts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marius keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Roberts misses the shot to the body.
Marius connects with a nice looking jab.
Marius dodges the punch combination from Roberts.
Marius lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
Roberts blocks a low kick nicely.
Roberts misses with a looping left.
Roberts swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marius digs a good hook to Roberts's body.
Roberts throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Marius to counter with a crisp jab.
Marius scores with a nice right hand.
A jab from Marius finds it's way through Roberts's defenses.
Marius lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Roberts throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marius sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Roberts misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marius.
Roberts shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Marius sprawls well. Marius wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Roberts gets slowly back to his feet.
Roberts misses with a straight left.
Roberts closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T4#
Marius lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Marius uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Roberts has time to react.
Marius has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roberts throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Roberts throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Roberts walks forward, straight into a front kick from Marius.
Marius lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Marius uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Roberts.
Marius moves out of range as Roberts strikes.
Roberts's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Roberts duly obliges.
Marius attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Marius lands with a nice body punch.
Marius lands a nice leg kick that just misses Roberts's sensitive parts.
Marius fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Roberts takes a kick to the side of the head.
Marius buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gaius Marius showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Marius cracks Roberts with an open hand slap.
Marius ducks under a wild hook from Roberts.
Roberts throws a right hand that Marius ducks under and follows up with a left that Marius also avoids with ease.
Roberts on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Roberts on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Marius. Marius obviously looking to wear him down.
Marius ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Roberts swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marius turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Roberts fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marius manages to avoid it.
Marius wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marius lands a slapping body shot.
Roberts throws a lazy head kick
and Marius counters with a left to the body.
Nice body punch from Marius.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marius misses with a looping right.
Roberts tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Roberts takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Marius throws a big shot that misses.
Roberts swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Roberts walks into a straight right hand from Marius.
Marius lands a jab to Roberts's midsection.
Roberts looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Marius cracks Roberts with a right hand to the side of the head.
Roberts tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marius was well out of range. Poor timing from Roberts.
Marius lands a body shot.
Marius attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Roberts throws a head kick that Marius semi-blocks.
Jab, jab by Marius - just one landing.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Roberts might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Roberts scores with a jab to the body.
Roberts's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Marius connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Roberts scrambles back to his feet.
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!
Roberts throws a looping overhand right but Marius ducks down to avoid it.
Roberts throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Marius to counter with a crisp jab.
Roberts fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marius manages to avoid it.
Marius throws a big counter head kick but Roberts avoids it with no problem.
Benjy Roberts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Marius throws a hook but Roberts avoids it easily.
Marius attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A jab lands there for Roberts.
Marius blocks a head kick by Roberts.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Marius.
Marius connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Roberts momentarily.
Marius scores with a body shot.
Marius is looking to score with low kicks.
Roberts throwing a counter right hand but Marius manages to avoid it.
Roberts tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Marius scores with a jab to the body.
Marius lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Roberts at a distance.
Roberts doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Marius buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Roberts fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marius manages to avoid it.#T3#
Marius lands a nice shot to the body.
A left and a right from Marius both land. Nice combination.
Roberts stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Marius.
A big right from Roberts misses.
Roberts rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Marius to counter with a crisp jab.
Marius lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Marius tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roberts was well out of range. Poor timing from Marius.
Marius throws a solid leg kick but Roberts takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Marius.
Marius scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Roberts throws an overhand right that lands on Marius's shoulder, as Marius tries to avoid the shot.
Roberts takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Roberts looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Marius digs a good hook to Roberts's body.
#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marius tries to move into range but Roberts moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gaius Marius is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Marius lands a right hook to the body.
Marius throws a head kick but Roberts moves out of range.
Marius walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Marius throws a nice outside leg kick.
Marius tries a head kick but it misses.
Roberts with a jab.
Roberts misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marius.
Marius throws a leg kick which misses Roberts's front leg but catches the back leg as Roberts tries to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Marius moves into the clinch.
Roberts cracks Marius with a nice body shot.
Marius throws a head punch that misses.
Roberts tries to throw a body punch but Marius avoids it by throwing Roberts back against the cage.
Roberts misses with a punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gaius Marius comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Marius 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gaius Marius!
A relieved looking Gaius Marius 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:
BB 71 - Hawk vs Adderley
Date: Sep 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Roberts lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Junior lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Good exchange - Junior coming out on top.
Roberts throws a body shot but no joy.
Junior pounces like a tiger and cracks Roberts with a vicious hook! Roberts is down but not out! Junior follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Trimagasi Junior!
Trimagasi Junior thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
BB 66 - Bleak vs Okafor
Date: Aug 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Roberts has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Roberts there as he acknowledges the shot.
A big right from Roberts misses.
A nice side step and Barnes releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The fighters circling - Barnes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barnes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Roberts has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Area 51 MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Barnes misses with a body shot
and Roberts counters with a nice uppercut.
Barnes throws a body shot but no joy.
Roberts lunges at Barnes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barnes's hand.
Barnes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Roberts turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barnes throws a lazy right hand but Roberts sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barnes looks to land a left hand but Roberts moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Roberts misses its intended target.
Barnes lands a right hook to the body.
Roberts misses with a double jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Roberts lands with an overhand left.
Barnes stuffs the takedown.#T1#
Roberts lands the left hand.
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Freddy Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roberts throws a solid leg kick but Barnes takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Roberts.
Barnes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Roberts misses with an uppercut.
Roberts misses the shot to the body.
Roberts throws an overhand right that lands on Barnes's shoulder, as Barnes tries to avoid the shot.
Roberts lands a lovely overhand right.
Roberts lands a jab to the head.
Barnes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Roberts throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barnes sees it coming and avoids it easily.#KD#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Roberts and Barnes goes tumbling to the canvas! Roberts follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. #ROC#Barnes is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Barnes is defending against the submission attempts here by Roberts.
Barnes is still in real trouble! Can Roberts finish him?#SUB2#
Barnes looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Barnes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Barnes seems to have recovered his senses.
Roberts trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roberts is one step ahead there.
Roberts passes Barnes's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.
Barnes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Roberts's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Roberts's back!
Barnes keeps control of the position as Roberts tries to break free.
#T3#
A lull in the action here.
Roberts is trying to break free.
Barnes tries to get the hooks in deep but Roberts pushed the leg off.
Roberts tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Barnes looking for the choke from the back.
I really don't envy Roberts right now.
Roberts manages to reverse the position and now he's in Barnes's guard. Nice work there by Roberts.
#SUB2#
Barnes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Roberts is aware though and is defending well.
Roberts trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Barnes cracks Roberts with a solid left hand.#T4##SUB#
Roberts looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Roberts trying to control the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Barnes's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes is looking to work some ground and pound but Roberts has wrist control.#SUB#
Roberts looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Barnes stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Roberts has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Barnes manages to get his head free but now Roberts has transitioned to an armbar! Barnes grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Roberts! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Benjy Roberts!
Benjy Roberts 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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Event:
CFC 500: Horiguchi v Joy
Date: Jul 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Roberts throws a series of punches but Rodriguez avoids them all with ease.
Roberts scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rodriguez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rodriguez throws out a counter right but Roberts avoids it with no problem.
Rodriguez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Roberts throws a body punch but Rodriguez moves out of range.
It seemed like Rodriguez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Roberts has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Area 51 MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Rodriguez has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Roberts.
Roberts scores with a hook to the body. Rodriguez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Roberts.
Roberts leaves Rodriguez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Roberts on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Roberts throws a hook to the side of Rodriguez's head but Rodriguez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Roberts throws a right hand that Rodriguez ducks under and follows up with a left that Rodriguez also avoids with ease.
Roberts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rodriguez! But no joy.
Rodriguez staying out of range there.
Roberts pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rodriguez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rodriguez slips a jab from Roberts.
Roberts loads up on a big right hand but Rodriguez slips the punch.
Rodriguez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Roberts ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodriguez moves away.
Roberts connects with a body shot.#T2#
Roberts shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rodriguez but Rodriguez pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Rodriguez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Roberts!
Roberts stops Rodriguez from passing to mount.
Roberts is looking to regain half guard here but Rodriguez keeps moving and retains side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roberts is not content to let Rodriguez control the position.
Roberts is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Roberts's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Roberts looks to move to half guard but instead Rodriguez has passed into mount! Damn!
Roberts sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Roberts looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Roberts manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Roberts is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4#
Roberts is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rodriguez looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Roberts working for a triangle but Rodriguez defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodriguez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Benjy Roberts dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Roberts misses with a lunging right hand
and Rodriguez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Roberts. Rodriguez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Roberts misses with a straight left.
Roberts uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rodriguez has time to react.
Rodriguez moves away from the strike by Roberts.
Roberts lands with a nice body punch.
Roberts is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodriguez can do to turn this around?
Rodriguez dodges the punch combination from Roberts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
Roberts misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Benjy Roberts is winning the standup battle so far.
A solid leg kick lands there for Roberts.
A punch combination from Rodriguez misses.
Roberts shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rodriguez but Rodriguez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Roberts misses with a left hand
letting Rodriguez counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Rodriguez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Roberts is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Roberts won't allow Rodriguez to pass to mount.
Roberts moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rodriguez forces his way into half guard.
Nick Rodriguez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Roberts is not content to let Rodriguez control the position.#SUB#
Roberts looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Well, if Rodriguez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Rodriguez is trying to control the action in half guard but Roberts is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Roberts is trying to get back to full guard.
Rodriguez wants to control but Roberts is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Roberts looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Roberts works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Roberts escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rodriguez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rodriguez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Roberts tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rodriguez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rodriguez wants to control but Roberts is keeping him busy.
Roberts struggling a bit here.
Rodriguez wants to control but Roberts is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Rodriguez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Roberts bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Roberts throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Rodriguez.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rodriguez! But no joy.
Roberts throws a hook to the side of Rodriguez's head but Rodriguez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD2#
Rodriguez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts is looking for a sweep. Rodriguez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Roberts is defending against the submission attempts here by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Roberts keeps working. #T1#
Roberts trying to control but Rodriguez postures up.
Roberts manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Roberts is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rodriguez defends well.
Rodriguez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Roberts throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rodriguez is pushing down on Roberts's leg trying to pass to half guard. Roberts is fighting to maintain full guard but Rodriguez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rodriguez wants to control but Roberts is keeping him busy.
Roberts slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Rodriguez has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Roberts to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Rodriguez is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Roberts pulls down on the head and he's put Rodriguez to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Benjy Roberts!
Our winner, Benjy Roberts, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CFC 488: Chestner v Tsuruta
Date: Jun 01, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Bessant moves into the clinch successfully.
Bessant lands a body shot.
Bessant blocking some punches.
Bessant tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roberts's elbow.
Roberts tries to pull guard but Bessant forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bessant misses with an elbow over the top.
Roberts struggles to land a body shot inside as Bessant controls his hands.
Bessant lands an elbow inside that Roberts shrugs off.
Bessant tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roberts's elbow.
Roberts blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD2#
Roberts pulls guard.
Roberts bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bessant's guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Roberts is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bessant is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bessant has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Bessant engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bessant postures up.
#T1#
Roberts looking for a sweep. Not yet Roberts, not yet.
Bessant content to stall in guard here.
Roberts tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bessant throwing strikes but missing.
Bessant controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Roberts is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bessant is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Roberts is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Bessant trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Roberts tries to free his leg and advance position but Bessant is retaining full guard.
Roberts is looking to advance position but Bessant has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Roberts keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Roberts bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Bessant utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Roberts throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Roberts preventing the sweep.
Roberts wants to control from the top but Bessant keeps moving.
Bessant looking for a sweep. Not yet Bessant, not yet. #T3#
Bessant managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Bessant landing heel shots to his opponent's back. Roberts not amused, grabs the leg and drops back, looking for a heel hook. Bessant doesn't react quick enough and Roberts cranks it - Bessant screams in pain and taps out! That was a really quick submission! Impressive stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Benjy Roberts!
Benjy Roberts thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 16, 2022 |
#R1#
A low kick lands for Hoisson.
A swing and a miss from Hoisson.
Hoisson tries to clinch but Roberts moves away
and Roberts counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hoisson swings widly with a right hand
and Roberts makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A jab from Hoisson misses.
Roberts attempts a counter takedown but Hoisson avoids it well and moves away.
Roberts fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hoisson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Roberts looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Saebergur Hoisson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoisson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hoisson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Roberts swats away the attempt to clinch by Hoisson.
Roberts misses with a straight right.
Hoisson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hoisson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hoisson wants to clinch up but Roberts keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Hoisson lands a nice hook to Roberts's body. Roberts takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hoisson moves to clinch but Roberts breaks away
and Roberts counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Saebergur Hoisson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Roberts avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Roberts keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Roberts went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Good exchange - Hoisson coming out on top.
Roberts takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hoisson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Roberts's sensitive parts.
Roberts has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hoisson.
Roberts throws a lazy right hand but Hoisson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hoisson tries to close the distance and clinch but Roberts swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Roberts on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hoisson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Roberts has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Area 51 MMA in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
Roberts steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hoisson.
Hoisson closes the distance but Roberts moves to the side
and Roberts scores with a counter punch that sends Hoisson to the canvas! Roberts smells blood - he's punishing Hoisson with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Hoisson has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benjy Roberts!
Benjy Roberts thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Roberts lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Roberts has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Area 51 MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Underwood jabs Roberts to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Underwood has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Roberts misses with an uppercut.
Underwood scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Larry Underwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roberts bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Roberts appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Underwood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roberts was well out of range. Poor timing from Underwood.
Roberts was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Underwood changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Underwood tries to bum rush Roberts with a series of wild strikes but Roberts uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Roberts showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Underwood.
Roberts throws out a powerful jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Underwood looks to land a left hand but Roberts moved out of range nicely.
Underwood throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Roberts connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Underwood missing with a left hand there. Roberts was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Underwood throws a right hand that Roberts ducks under and follows up with a left that Roberts also avoids with ease.
Underwood takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Roberts!
#KD#
Roberts feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Underwood sprawling to the canvas! Underwood rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Roberts finish him?!
#ROC#Underwood is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roberts darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Underwood's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Roberts before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Benjy Roberts!
A relieved looking Benjy Roberts 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Shaw jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shaw throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dragic appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Shaw tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dragic is able to avoid easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shaw lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dragic has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dragic and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dragic unleashes a big counter combination but Shaw bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Shaw scores with a leg kick.
Shaw throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shaw misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Shaw throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shaw has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Alpha Brasil in the buildup to the fight.
Dragic takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CUT#It looks like Goran Dragic has been cut.
Nice sprawl there from Shaw as Dragic shoots in.#T1#
Dragic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Shaw enables Dragic to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Shaw manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Dragic trying to control but Shaw is working from the bottom.
Shaw controlling Dragic's posture.
Shaw is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Shaw is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dragic throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Shaw has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dragic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2##SUB#
Dragic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shaw has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dragic has managed to get both his arms back between Shaw's legs - danger averted.
Shaw can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dragic controls the pace.#SUB2#
Dragic 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. Dragic seems to have locked his on tight now - Shaw screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Dragic, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Goran Dragic!
During a confident post fight interview, Goran Dragic thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Shaw lands a jab to the nose.#CUT#It looks like Bruno Santos has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Shaw. Those never looked like landing.
Nice jab there from Shaw.
Shaw misses the shot to the body. #KD#
Shaw lands a left and a right that send Santos crashing to the mat, dazed. Shaw thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Santos is rocked!
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!
Shaw wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Santos is still on wobbly legs! Can Shaw finish him?
Shaw connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shaw cracks Santos with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Santos falls to his knees and Shaw doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Shaw!
A relieved looking Danny Shaw 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Yoder throws a hook to the side of Shaw's head but Shaw sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yoder takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CUT#It looks like Alfie Yoder has been cut.
Yoder misses with a low kick.
Shaw thuds a left hand into Yoder's body.
Yoder takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shaw cracks Yoder with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Yoder throws a lazy body kick
and Shaw counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shaw scores with a jab. Yoder acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Shaw smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#KD#
Shaw bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Yoder! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
#ROC#Yoder is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Alfie Yoder's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yoder is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yoder is still in real trouble! Can Shaw finish him?
Shaw stopping the sweep attempt from Yoder.
Yoder seems to have recovered his senses.
Yoder really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shaw. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Shaw passes Yoder's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Shaw wants to work for an arm triangle but Yoder is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Shaw throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Shaw moves nicely into side control.
Shaw controlling the position from side mount. #SUB#
Shaw thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
Yoder is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Shaw works to advance to full mount. Yoder defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Yoder can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Shaw is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Yoder can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#SUB#
Shaw is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Yoder to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Yoder shrugs it off.
Shaw is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Yoder can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#T3#
Shaw can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Yoder is looking to escape. #SUB#
Shaw wants to finish this one by submission but Yoder is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Shaw.
Shaw controlling the position easily from mount.
Yoder squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Yoder is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Shaw tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Yoder is looking to improve his position but Shaw isn't that keen on the idea.
Yoder is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
#SUB#
Shaw is working for a guillotine from mount but Yoder frees his head quite easily.
Yoder slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Shaw dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alfie Yoder's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Shaw lands with a hook. Yoder tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Yoder drops his hands momentarily and Shaw takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Yoder will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shaw misses with a wild body shot.
Shaw throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yoder stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shaw thuds a left hand into Yoder's body.
Shaw lands a jab to Yoder's midsection.
Yoder looks to land a body kick but Shaw moved away.
Alfie Yoder is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shaw lands with a cross.
Yoder has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yoder throws a right and a left that Shaw avoids nicely.
Yoder throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shaw connects with a body shot.
Yoder is breathing heavily.#KD#
Shaw waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Yoder. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Yoder to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
#ROC#Yoder is rocked!#CUT#The cut above Alfie Yoder's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Shaw makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Shaw slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Shaw pushes down on Yoder's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Shaw moves nicely into side control.
Danny Shaw overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yoder is looking for a sweep.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Yoder is trying to buck Shaw off.
Shaw controlling the position from side mount. #SUB#
Shaw wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Yoder, who protects the arm well.
Shaw trying to control the position but Yoder is working away.
The referee asks Shaw politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Shaw prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB#
Shaw has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Yoder is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Shaw yanks on the arm and Yoder is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Shaw.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Danny Shaw!
An out of breath Danny Shaw thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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