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Event:
EFC6: Lawrence vs Randle
Date: Feb 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Tank pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shaw is looking for a counter combo.
Shaw tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tank defends well and Shaw ends up having to push Tank into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Shaw gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Tank regains guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Shaw is looking to stand up but Tank won't let him.
Tank 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 get up but he can't break Tank's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tank keeping full guard, as Shaw tries to pass.
Shaw trying to control but Tank is working from the bottom.
Tank is pulling down on Shaw's head. It's preventing any offense from Shaw, at least for the moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T1#
Tank has a closed guard, preventing Shaw from standing up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shaw shoots in and drives through. Tank sprawls well.
Dan Shaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shaw shoots in for a double leg but Tank sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shaw looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Shaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shaw doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tank counters with a leg kick.
Tank stuffs the takedown attempt from Shaw. Shaw gets slowly back to his feet.
Tank tries a quick counter leg kick but Shaw is wise to it.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shaw throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tank's waist but Tank gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shaw off to one side.
Shaw really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tank scores with a nice body kick.
Shaw is breathing heavily.
Good leg kick by Tank.
Tank misses with a head kick.
Shaw moves out of range as Tank throws a body kick.
Tank tries a head kick but it misses.
Shaw tries to counter with a takedown but Tank is quick to defend against it.
An inside leg kick lands from Tank.
Tank showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shaw.
Tank scoring well with a low kick there.
#T3#
Shaw fails to land the takedown.
Tank counters with a body kick.
Tank moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Tank finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Tank dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shaw. That did some damage!
A slapping body kick lands there for Tank.
Tank throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shaw takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Tank throws a nice inside leg kick. #T4#
Tank misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tank throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shaw tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shaw takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
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!
Tank connects with a solid leg kick.
Tank throws a head kick but Shaw moves out of range.
Tank looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shaw tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A head kick misses from Tank.
As Tank tries to get set, Shaw tries to push him back and clinch up but Tank manages to avoid the attempt.
Tank throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shaw shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tank pinned against the cage. Tank gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tank tries a quick counter leg kick but Shaw is wise to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Tank dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Tank dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shaw. That did some damage!
Tank tries a head kick but it misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tank.
Shaw tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shaw's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Tank throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick there by Tank.
Tank defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shaw.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tank throws a wild body kick that Shaw sees coming a mile off.
Shaw seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Shaw shoots in looking for a takedown. Tank tries to sprawl out of it but Shaw keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tank manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tank tries a quick counter leg kick but Shaw is wise to it.#T1#
Good leg kick by Tank.
Shaw is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Good leg kick by Tank.
Tank misses with a head kick.
Shaw seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Tank tries a head kick but it misses.
Paul Tank seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tank delivers a nice body kick.
Tank lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T2#
Tank with a nice calf kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tank.
Tank chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tank throws a nice inside leg kick.
Paul Tank is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shaw tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tank sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shaw somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Shaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shaw stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tank.#T3#
Tank lets loose with a powerful body kick. Shaw will feel that in the morning.
Tank throws a leg kick which misses Shaw's front leg but catches the back leg as Shaw tries to avoid it.
Tank misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tank looks to land a body kick but Shaw moved away.
Shaw is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tank sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tank fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shaw.
Tank throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Shaw will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Tank lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shaw's sensitive parts.
Tank lands a leg kick that knocks Shaw off balance momentarily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tank.
#T4#
Shaw avoids a kick to the body.
Tank chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tank. That's going to slow Shaw down.
Tank keeps the fight on the outside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tank lands with a nice body kick.
Tank fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shaw on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tank throws a push kick but Shaw slaps the foot to one side.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tank.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tank. Shaw shrugs it off though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Tank showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Shaw's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Tank throws the kick towards the body but Shaw avoids it.
Tank lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shaw tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tank swivels and escapes.
Tank flicks out a counter leg kick but Shaw steps away.
Tank with a nice calf kick.
Tank fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shaw tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tank sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shaw somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tank - that will leave a mark!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Tank lands a leg kick that knocks Shaw off balance momentarily.
Shaw on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tank misses with a body kick.
Tank lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shaw shoots for a double leg takedown but Tank sprawls well. He's pushed Shaw's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Shaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tank moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tank throws a head kick that misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tank.
Tank connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shaw on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tank. Tank obviously looking to wear him down.
#T2#
Shaw moves out of range of the body kick from Tank.
Tank throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tank lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tank scoring well with a low kick there.
Tank has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tank connects with a high kick.
Shaw avoids a kick to the body.
Shaw seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Shaw closes the distance and clinches up with Tank, looking for a takedown. Shaw pushes Tank against the cage but Tank circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tank fakes the leg kick and cracks Shaw in the body.
Tank is looking to slow Shaw down with leg kicks. #T3#
Shaw takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tank fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shaw.
Tank throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tank scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tank throws a body kick that misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shaw.
Shaw stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tank.
Tank lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
Tank fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shaw shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tank defends it nicely.
Good leg kick by Tank.
Tank stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tank wants it to stay on the feet.
Shaw blocks the body kick.
Shaw tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tank manages to circle out of the way.
Dan Shaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shaw moves out of range of the body kick from Tank.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Tank comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tank winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Tank! |
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Event:
EFC4: McGregson vs Eagle 2
Date: Jan 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Murhaa. No joy for Shaw on that attempt.
Murhaa was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Shaw shoots in for a takedown but Murhaa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Murhaa was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Shaw changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Murhaa tries to avoid it but Shaw manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Murhaa to the ground. Murhaa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Shaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shaw shoots for a takedown but Murhaa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Shaw shoots in for a takedown but Murhaa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shaw is trying hard to land a takedown here. Murhaa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shaw.
Murhaa tries a quick counter leg kick but Shaw is wise to it.
Shaw really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
Murhaa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shaw.
Shaw backing away here, and Murhaa unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Shaw is breathing heavily.
Shaw shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Murhaa as he avoids it easily.
Murhaa flicks out a counter leg kick but Shaw steps away.
Shaw tries for a takedown but Murhaa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Shaw changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Murhaa tries to avoid it but Shaw manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Murhaa to the ground. Murhaa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Shaw looks to land a body kick but Murhaa moved away.
Shaw looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Murhaa is fending him off so far but Shaw persists. Nope, Murhaa circles away and we're back to standing.
Shaw throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Murhaa's waist but Murhaa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shaw off to one side.
No luck for Shaw with that takedown attempt. #T2#
Murhaa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shaw.
Murhaa flicks out a counter leg kick but Shaw steps away.
Shaw has a takedown stuffed.
Murhaa only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shaw is defended easily by Murhaa.
Shaw tries for a takedown but Murhaa circles away easily
and Murhaa counters with a low kick, right behind Shaw 's knee. #T3#
Shaw closes the distance and clinches up with Murhaa, looking for a takedown. Shaw pushes Murhaa against the cage but Murhaa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Murhaa was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Shaw misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shaw fails with a takedown attempt.
Shaw tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Murhaa defends well and Shaw ends up having to push Murhaa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Murhaa flicks out a counter leg kick but Shaw steps away.
Murhaa wants a takedown but no success here.
Murhaa tries to pull guard but Shaw won't allow it.
Murhaa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shaw to keep the fight standing.
Murhaa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Murhaa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shaw just stands there and leans against the cage.#T4#
Shaw is trying to drag Murhaa to the mat but Murhaa just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Murhaa can't break the clinch.
Murhaa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shaw to keep the fight standing.
Shaw drops down looking for an ankle pick but Murhaa pulls his leg out and moves away.
Shaw is trying hard to land a takedown here. Murhaa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Murhaa flicks out a counter leg kick but Shaw steps away.
Shaw fails with a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shaw shoots in for a double leg but Murhaa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phol Murhaa dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Murhaa as Shaw shoots in.
Murhaa flicks out a counter leg kick but Shaw steps away.
Shaw fails with the takedown.
Shaw fails with the takedown.
Murhaa was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Shaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shaw throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Murhaa's waist but Murhaa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shaw off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Murhaa feints a counter leg kick.
Murhaa stuffs the takedown attempt from Shaw. Shaw gets slowly back to his feet.
Murhaa only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Murhaa moves out of range of the body kick.
Shaw backing away here, and Murhaa unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Shaw fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Murhaa flicks out a counter leg kick but Shaw steps away.
Shaw changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Murhaa tries to avoid it but Shaw manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Murhaa to the ground. Murhaa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Shaw is trying hard to land a takedown here. Murhaa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shaw backing away here, and Murhaa unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Shaw fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Murhaa avoids it really well and circles away.
Shaw shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Murhaa defends it nicely.#T2#
Shaw dives in for a single leg takedown but Murhaa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Murhaa gets control of Shaw's arms and successfully pulls guard. Murhaa will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Murhaa controlling Shaw's posture.
Murhaa looking for a sweep. Not yet Murhaa, not yet.
Murhaa throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murhaa tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3##ES2#
Murhaa manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Murhaa effectively controlling the action here.
Murhaa trying to control the position but instead, Shaw has worked for underhooks and has pushed Murhaa into the cage.
Murhaa controlling the action here for a moment.
Murhaa has Shaw pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shaw manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T4#
Murhaa is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Shaw is keeping busy.
Shaw looking for a takedown.
Shaw keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Murhaa's efforts to push away.
Shaw blocks an elbow strike from Murhaa.
Shaw wants a takedown.
Shaw tries for a takedown. No joy.
Murhaa is trying to drag Shaw to the mat but Shaw just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
Murhaa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dan Shaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shaw shoots in for a takedown but Murhaa shows good takedown defense.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phol Murhaa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Shaw changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Murhaa tries to avoid it but Shaw manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Murhaa to the ground. Murhaa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Shaw changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Murhaa tries to avoid it but Shaw manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Murhaa to the ground. Murhaa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Murhaa only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Murhaa swats away the attempt to clinch by Shaw.
Shaw is trying hard to land a takedown here. Murhaa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Murhaa was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Shaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shaw shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Murhaa as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shaw.
Murhaa appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shaw shoots in for a takedown but Murhaa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T1#
Shaw goes for a double leg but Murhaa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Murhaa continues to drive forward.
Shaw blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shaw is pressed up against the cage. Murhaa has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shaw down to the mat. Shaw avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Shaw or perhaps it was just good defense by Murhaa, which made it look bad.
Murhaa tries a quick counter leg kick but Shaw is wise to it.
Murhaa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shaw shoots in for a takedown but Murhaa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Murhaa only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Shaw misses with a takedown attempt - Murhaa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shaw fails to land the takedown.
Murhaa tries a quick counter leg kick but Shaw is wise to it.#T2#
Shaw will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Murhaa flicks out a counter leg kick but Shaw steps away.
Shaw looks for a takedown but Murhaa sprawls well.
Murhaa tries a quick counter leg kick but Shaw is wise to it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shaw is defended easily by Murhaa.
Shaw fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shaw shoots in for a takedown but Murhaa shows good takedown defense.
Murhaa tries a quick counter leg kick but Shaw is wise to it.#T3#
Shaw shoots for a takedown but Murhaa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Murhaa tries a quick counter leg kick but Shaw is wise to it.
Shaw misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shaw shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Murhaa defends it nicely.
Shaw backing away here, and Murhaa unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Shaw looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Murhaa is fending him off so far but Shaw persists. Nope, Murhaa circles away and we're back to standing.
Shaw backing away here, and Murhaa unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Shaw looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Murhaa only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T4#
Murhaa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Murhaa wants it to stay on the feet.
Murhaa only half commits to the counter leg kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shaw shoots in for a takedown but Murhaa shows good takedown defense.
Shaw shoots in looking for a takedown. Murhaa tries to sprawl out of it but Shaw keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Murhaa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Murhaa slaps away a takedown attempt from Shaw, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dan Shaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murhaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murhaa appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phol Murhaa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Murhaa 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 26:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phol Murhaa! |
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Event:
EFC3: New Year Fight NIght
Date: Jan 01, 2021 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Writ as Shaw shoots in.#CL#
Writ closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Shaw gets control of Writ's arms and successfully pulls guard. Shaw will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Writ wants to control from the top but Shaw keeps moving.
Shaw looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Writ is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Shaw is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Shaw has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Writ seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Shaw is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Shaw slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Writ is on top in guard.
#REVR##T1#
Shaw pulls Writ in close to prevent any damage.
Writ works over Shaw with some ground and pound from guard.
Writ postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Writ might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Writ tries to free his leg and advance position but Shaw is retaining full guard.
Writ throwing strikes from guard but Shaw blocks nicely.
Shaw keeping moving, preventing Writ from controlling successfully.
Writ looking to pass the guard.
Writ working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Writ passes into half guard.
Shaw is holding on to half guard well.
Shaw is looking to escape.
Shaw is not content to let Writ control the position.
Writ thows a huge punch but Shaw dodges it nicely.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Writ wants to control but Shaw is keeping him busy.
Writ sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Writ tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #SUB#
Writ looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T3##SUB#
Writ maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Shaw could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Writ has cracked it and Shaw is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Writ!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gman Writ! |
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