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Event:
QFC Tournament 1058 Round 3
Date: Aug 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Shinster tries to clinch up but Kimura circles away and keeps his distance.#TD#
Shinster scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kimura is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kimura trying to remain calm as Shinster controls from the top position.
Kimura regains half guard.
Kimura gets full guard.#SU#
Shinster stands and steps away. Kimura gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kimura is looking to clinch.
Shinster throws a counter high kick but Kimura was just alert enough to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura checks a leg kick.
Kimura tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shinster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kimura was well out of range. Poor timing from Shinster.#CL#
Shinster closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1##TD#
Shinster drags the fight down to the ground.
Kimura wants to pass the guard but Shinster is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Kimura drops back, looking for a kneebar! Shinster looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Shinster looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Shinster! #REVR#
Kimura sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kimura is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shinster's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shinster's back!#SUB2#
Kimura is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Kimura is persistently looking for the submission but Shinster is defending it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shinster just trying to survive but Kimura is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kimura is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2#
Shinster tries to roll but Kimura sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Kimura is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Kimura looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Kimura is looking for the choke from the back position but Shinster is controlling his hands well.
Shinster can't escape the position.
Kimura doesn't have the hooks in and Shinster manages to turn into his guard.
Shinster slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SU#
Shinster stands up.
Kimura tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shinster paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3##TD#
Shinster shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Shinster was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kimura manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kimura is not content to let Shinster control the position.
Shinster prevents Kimura from improving his position.#SUB2#
Kimura looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Kimura actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Kimura looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Shinster not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Shinster landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Kimura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Kimura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shinster with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Kimura actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Kimura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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 Joe Shinster will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Shinster misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kimura drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shinster defends it well.#CL#
Shinster clinches up against the cage.
Kimura fails to pull guard.
#TD#
Shinster pulls guard.
Kimura passes into half guard.
Shinster blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kimura.
Kimura prevents Shinster from improving his position.
Naked Kimura has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Kimura is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shinster is just riding it out for now. Kimura eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shinster moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T1#
Shinster has Kimura pulled in close to control his posture.
Shinster has momentary wrist control but Kimura slips an elbow through the middle.
Kimura with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Kimura got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shinster has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kimura has managed to get both his arms back between Shinster's legs - danger averted.
Shinster 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shinster controls Kimura momentarily but Kimura frees himself.
Kimura lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shinster wants to sweep here but Kimura controlling him for the moment.
Kimura passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Kimura goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Shinster has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kimura but great work by Shinster.
Kimura tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shinster working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Kimura regains half guard.
Kimura slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kimura bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shinster's guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Kimura thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Shinster is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Kimura is pushing down on Shinster's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shinster is fighting to maintain full guard but Kimura has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Kimura is working for a submission of some sort.
Shinster wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Kimura wants to work for an arm triangle but Shinster is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Kimura is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Shinster knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kimura on the ground.#SUB2#
Kimura wants to work for an arm triangle but Shinster is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T4##SUB2#
Kimura is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shinster doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kimura.
Kimura looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Kimura is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shinster defends it well. #SUB2#
Kimura is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shinster sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Kimura is working for a submission of some sort.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Naked Kimura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##CL#
Shinster moves into range and clinches up with Kimura.#TD#
Kimura is fighting off a takedown attempt but Shinster is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kimura to the mat. Kimura regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Shinster trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Kimura looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Shinster has picked Kimura up and slammed him! Kimura can't keep hold of the triangle and Shinster manages to pass to side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shinster wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shinster tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kimura's legs.
Sloppy strikes there by Shinster.#SUB#
Shinster is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kimura has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Shinster in side control, throwing shots but Kimura defends.
Kimura is trying to improve his position.
Kimura striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
#SU#
Shinster stands up and beckons Kimura to his feet.
Shinster tries to close the distance and clinch but Kimura swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Shinster has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kimura jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shinster walks away with a smile on his face. Kimura gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Shinster tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kimura manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Shinster closes the distance and clinches.#T2#
Kimura jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shinster walks away with a smile on his face. Kimura gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD#
Shinster shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Shinster was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kimura regains half guard.
Kimura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shinster performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Kimura actively working from the bottom here.
Shinster is taking a breather. Kimura 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.#T3#
Kimura gets full guard.#SUB2#
Kimura has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shinster can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shinster missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shinster wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving. #SUB2#
Kimura 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! Shinster rolls with it to try and escape but Kimura cranks on the arm and Shinster is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Naked Kimura!
Naked Kimura tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1058 Round 2
Date: Aug 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Shinster blocks a head kick by Short McJagger.
Shinster tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Short McJagger swivels and escapes.#CL#
Shinster moves into the clinch.
Short McJagger drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shinster drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Short McJagger gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Short McJagger drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shinster gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Short McJagger wants a takedown.
Joe Shinster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carnold Short McJagger.
Shinster blocks an uppercut.
Shinster avoiding damage.
#T1#
Shinster has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Short McJagger with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#TD#
Shinster pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Shinster is looking for a triangle but Short McJagger pushes his legs off easily.
Short McJagger postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #ES#
Shinster scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Short McJagger fails with a takedown attempt.
Short McJagger looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Shinster darts in looking for a takedown but Short McJagger gets double underhooks and turns Shinster into the cage.
Shinster drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Short McJagger gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T2#
Short McJagger creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Shinster's defenses.
Short McJagger blocks an uppercut.
Shinster gets underhooks to prevent Short McJagger's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Short McJagger manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Shinster stops Short McJagger from standing up.
Shinster is looking to work some ground and pound but Short McJagger has wrist control.
Shinster is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Short McJagger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shinster is one step ahead there.
Shinster is pushing down on Short McJagger's leg trying to pass to half guard. Short McJagger is fighting to maintain full guard but Shinster has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3#
Shinster trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Shinster is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Short McJagger defends it well.
Shinster will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Shinster is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Short McJagger has managed to free his arm - good work.
Shinster not doing much here.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Short McJagger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Short McJagger wants to get back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shinster looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Short McJagger is fending him off so far but Shinster persists. Nope, Short McJagger circles away and we're back to standing.
Short McJagger throws a counter combo.
Short McJagger shoots for a takedown but Shinster saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Shinster stuffs the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Shinster dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Shinster forces Short McJagger back against the cage and clinches.
Short McJagger lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Short McJagger tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shinster smiles and moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Short McJagger as Shinster shoots in.
Short McJagger closes the distance and clinches up with Shinster, looking for a takedown. Short McJagger pushes Shinster against the cage but Shinster circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Short McJagger throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Shinster was covering up waiting for the punch and Short McJagger finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Shinster has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Short McJagger off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Short McJagger is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shinster shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Short McJagger sprawls well. Short McJagger wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shinster gets slowly back to his feet.
Short McJagger is looking for the big counter here.#T1#
Shinster shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Short McJagger sprawls well. Short McJagger wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shinster gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Shinster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Short McJagger darts in looking for a takedown but Shinster gets double underhooks and turns Short McJagger into the cage.
Short McJagger keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Shinster forces Short McJagger back against the cage and clinches.#T2#
Short McJagger tries a knee to the head but Shinster blocks it.
Shinster is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Short McJagger to keep the fight standing.
Shinster is trying to force a seperation but Short McJagger has the dominant position.#TD2#
Short McJagger manages to pull guard.
Shinster pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Short McJagger is keeping the position for now.
Joe Shinster overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Short McJagger working a defensive guard here.
Short McJagger throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Shinster slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Shinster slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Shinster is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Short McJagger will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Shinster throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Shinster throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Shinster fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Shinster creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Short McJagger sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T4#
Shinster throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Shinster throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Short McJagger can do anything to dispel that myth.
Short McJagger trying to remain calm as Shinster controls from the top position.
Shinster has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Shinster controlling his opponent.
Shinster seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Short McJagger for as long as he can get away with.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES2#
Short McJagger somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Joe Shinster will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL#
Shinster rushes Short McJagger and presses him up against the cage.
Short McJagger is trying to drag Shinster to the mat but Shinster just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shinster is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Short McJagger throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shinster blocks it with crossed arms.
Short McJagger is trying to pull guard but Shinster has him pressed against the cage.
Shinster tries to land a knee to the head but Short McJagger blocks with his arms.
Shinster has Short McJagger pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shinster avoiding damage as Short McJagger throws knees to the body.
Shinster has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Short McJagger avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Short McJagger tries for a takedown but Shinster manages to get underhooks.
Joe Shinster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carnold Short McJagger.
Short McJagger using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shinster has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T1#
Shinster blocks the elbow strike.
Shinster looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Short McJagger pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Short McJagger with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Shinster wants to break the clinch but can't.
Short McJagger with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Short McJagger jumps guard but Shinster turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Shinster goes for a takedown attempt but Short McJagger pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Shinster has a takedown stuffed.
Shinster tries to score a power double leg takedown but Short McJagger sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shinster somewhat.
Short McJagger was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T2#
Shinster throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Carnold Short McJagger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shinster shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shinster looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As Shinster backs off Short McJagger throws a huge counter combo but Shinster manages to avoid it all.
Joe Shinster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Short McJagger tries for a takedown but Shinster sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Short McJagger keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Short McJagger is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Shinster.#CL2#
Short McJagger clinches up with Shinster and pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Shinster goes for a takedown attempt but Short McJagger pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Shinster clinches.
Shinster tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Short McJagger just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Short McJagger manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Shinster gets tackled into the cage by Short McJagger. Short McJagger maintains the clinch.
Carnold Short McJagger seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Short McJagger is trying to pull guard but Shinster has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Short McJagger has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Shinster clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Shinster is trying to shake Short McJagger off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Short McJagger won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shinster tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Short McJagger swivels and escapes.
Short McJagger with the counter takedown but Shinster avoids it easily.#T4#
Shinster fails to land the takedown.
Short McJagger shoots in and drives through. Shinster sprawls well.#CL2#
Short McJagger drives through and clinches with Shinster against the cage.
Short McJagger can't get the takedown.
Short McJagger tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shinster just stands there and leans against the cage.
Shinster wants a takedown.
Shinster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Short McJagger fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Knees in the clinch landing for Short McJagger.
Shinster drops down looking for an ankle pick but Short McJagger pulls his leg out and moves away.
Short McJagger displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shinster.
Short McJagger thinks about the counter body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Carnold Short McJagger.
I think Shinster has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Carnold Short McJagger!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Joe Shinster!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Joe Shinster!
Joe Shinster wins by split decision!
The defeated Carnold Short McJagger had this to say: 'i still got the moves like jagger yall ima be back'. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1058 Round 1
Date: Aug 08, 2021 |
#R1#
Shinster looks for a takedown but MccGregor sprawls well.
Shinster displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from MccGregor.
Despite the aggression on Shinster's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Shinster fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Shinster misses with a low kick.
MccGregor is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shinster sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
MccGregor sets himself, and Shinster steps forward looking for the clinch! MccGregor avoids it this time.
MccGregor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MccGregor throws a sloppy head kick
and Shinster counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
MccGregor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shinster circles away quickly and effectively.#TD2#
Shinster closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming MccGregor to the mat! MccGregor manages to get full guard. #SUB#
MccGregor is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shinster defends well.#T1##SU2#
Shinster stands and steps away. MccGregor gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Shinster misses with a takedown attempt
and MccGregor counters with a one-two to the body.
Conor MccGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Shinster.#TD#
MccGregor closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Shinster did well to prevent MccGregor getting side control.
Shinster is holding on to half guard well.#SUB#
MccGregor is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shinster doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time MccGregor.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shinster is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
Shinster gets back to full guard.
Shinster wants to sweep here but MccGregor controlling him for the moment.
MccGregor throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Shinster is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shinster seems keen to control MccGregor's posture.#T3#
Shinster is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Shinster clinches with his opponent.
MccGregor tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shinster just stands there and leans against the cage.
Shinster wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but MccGregor has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Shinster manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Shinster is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shinster being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shinster has MccGregor pulled in close to control his posture.
Shinster manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. MccGregor manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Shinster controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Shinster dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
MccGregor slaps away a takedown attempt from Shinster, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Shinster takes the fight into the clinch.
Shinster working hard to break the clinch.
MccGregor is trying to pull guard but Shinster has him pressed against the cage.
Shinster is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Shinster slows down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shinster is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
MccGregor is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shinster is defending well.#T1#
MccGregor is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conor MccGregor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MccGregor stalling in the clinch but Shinster improves position.
Shinster tries for a takedown but MccGregor manages to get underhooks.
Shinster leaning his opponent against the cage.
MccGregor is trying to pull guard but Shinster turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Shinster jumps into guard, dragging MccGregor to the mat.
Joe Shinster has got the better of the ground game so far.
MccGregor trying to control the position from guard on top but Shinster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MccGregor might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Shinster looking for a guillotine here but MccGregor defends easily.
MccGregor wants to control from the top but Shinster keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shinster is on top in guard.
#REVB#
MccGregor is looking to stand back up but Shinster counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by MccGregor. #T3#
Shinster thows a huge punch but MccGregor dodges it nicely.
Shinster controlling the pace.
Shinster works his way into side control.
Shinster controlling the position from side mount.
Shinster's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#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.
Shinster working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Shinster is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
MccGregor knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shinster on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU2#
Shinster decides to stand up, so the ref orders MccGregor to his feet.
MccGregor pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Shinster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Shinster moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Shinster pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
MccGregor has gone for a leg lock! Shinster slips out almost immediately though and dives into MccGregor's guard.#REVB#
Shinster has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shinster engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
MccGregor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shinster looking to pass the guard.
Shinster is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Shinster throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as MccGregor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shinster landing some decent shots from guard.
Shinster pushing down on MccGregor's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #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.#SU2#
Shinster decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Shinster shoots in but no luck this time.
MccGregor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shinster manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shinster goes for a double leg but MccGregor avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as MccGregor continues to drive forward.
A lazy body kick from MccGregor #TD2#
and Shinster counters with a nice double leg into side control. MccGregor won't be happy with that.
Shinster just content to control the position.
MccGregor is trying to work for a sweep but Shinster has mounted him!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shinster content just to control the position here. #T3#
MccGregor tries to reverse the position but Shinster maintains control.
MccGregor wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Shinster.
Shinster tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Shinster moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, MccGregor has worked his arm free - good work by MccGregor!
MccGregor is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Shinster is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Shinster sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Shinster landing punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Shinster comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shinster 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 Don Winkell scores the fight for Joe Shinster!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Joe Shinster!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Joe Shinster!
Joe Shinster wins by unanimous decision! |
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