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Quick Fighting 1
Date: Aug 20, 2021 |
#R1##TD# Shanks scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Shanks Jr wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land. Shanks Jr isn't going anywhere. Shanks lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Shanks Jr down.
#SU# Shanks stands up. #TD# Shanks shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Shanks Jr moves into full guard.
Shanks stands and throws Shanks Jr's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1# Shanks Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't. Shanks lands a few punches from side control.#CUT#It looks like Mickey Shanks Jr has been cut. Shanks Jr wants to control but Shanks postures up. Shanks Jr might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Shanks haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Shanks Jr takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#ROC#Shanks Jr is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Mickey Shanks Jr's cut even more. Shanks Jr wants to control but Shanks postures up. Shanks Jr is still in real trouble! Can Shanks finish him? Shanks Jr is looking to reverse the position. Shanks Jr seems to have recovered his senses.#SU# Shanks stands up. Shanks Jr throws a hook but Shanks avoids it easily. Shanks was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2# Shanks dives in for a single leg takedown but Shanks Jr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC# Shanks breaks the clinch.
Shanks is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shanks Jr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Shanks Jr leaves Shanks with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Shanks Jr is looking for the big counter here. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scottie Shanks. That's going to take a lot out of him. No luck with that takedown attempt from Shanks. Shanks Jr throws a good cross that connects.
Shanks throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shanks Jr's waist but Shanks Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shanks off to one side. Scottie Shanks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Shanks shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shanks Jr as he jumps to the side. Shanks Jr stuffs the takedown. Shanks Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3# Shanks looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Shanks Jr moves into range and connects with a jab. Shanks Jr throws a good cross that connects.
Nice sprawl there from Shanks Jr as Shanks shoots in. Shanks Jr tries a quick counter leg kick but Shanks is wise to it. Shanks Jr throws a leg kick but Shanks checks it. It looked like Shanks was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shanks Jr. Shanks shoots for a takedown but Shanks Jr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Shanks shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shanks Jr sprawls well. Shanks Jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shanks gets slowly back to his feet. Shanks Jr lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Shanks looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shanks Jr is fending him off so far but Shanks persists. Nope, Shanks Jr circles away and we're back to standing. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shanks is defended easily by Shanks Jr. Mickey Shanks Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4# Shanks Jr lunges at Shanks with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shanks's hand. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shanks is defended easily by Shanks Jr. Shanks Jr tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Shanks takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Shanks looks for a takedown but Shanks Jr sprawls well. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. 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! Shanks gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shanks Jr. Shanks shoots in and drives through. Shanks Jr sprawls well. Shanks Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Shanks throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shanks Jr's waist but Shanks Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shanks off to one side. Shanks dives in and grabs Shanks Jr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shanks Jr pushes down on Shanks's head and hops out. Shanks Jr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Shanks Jr dominated that round. The cut man is working on Mickey Shanks Jr's cut. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# No luck for Shanks with that takedown attempt. Shanks Jr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Shanks tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shanks Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shanks somewhat. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scottie Shanks. That's going to take a lot out of him. Shanks fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Shanks Jr lands with a hook. Shanks tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Shanks Jr throws a body kick that misses. Shanks Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shanks under the eye. Shanks takes a jab right on the kisser.
Shanks shoots in for a takedown but Shanks Jr shows good takedown defense. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Shanks Jr misses with the combination.
Shanks fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Shanks shoots for a takedown but Shanks Jr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Shanks Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here. Shanks Jr thows a left - swing and a miss! Shanks Jr looks to land a combination but Shanks avoids it well. #T1# Shanks fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shanks Jr avoids it really well and circles away. Shanks Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Shanks Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shanks Jr slaps away a takedown attempt from Shanks, before circling back to the center of the mat. Shanks takes a jab right on the kisser.
Shanks shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shanks Jr as he jumps to the side. Shanks Jr throws the left hand but Shanks avoids the punch easily. Shanks shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shanks Jr as he jumps to the side. Shanks fails to land the takedown. Shanks shoots in but no luck this time. Shanks Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Shanks shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. And Shanks Jr tries to counter it with a takedown but Shanks pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2# Shanks Jr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Shanks on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Shanks looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shanks Jr is fending him off so far but Shanks persists. Nope, Shanks Jr circles away and we're back to standing. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Shanks Jr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Shanks Jr lands a jab to Shanks's midsection. Shanks dives in and grabs Shanks Jr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shanks Jr pushes down on Shanks's head and hops out. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Shanks Jr lands the left hand. Shanks shoots in and drives through. Shanks Jr sprawls well. Jab, jab by Shanks Jr - just one landing. Mickey Shanks Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup. Shanks tries for a takedown but Shanks Jr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Shanks takes one on the button. Shanks Jr leaves Shanks with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Shanks throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shanks Jr's waist but Shanks Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shanks off to one side. Shanks Jr throws a right and a left that Shanks avoids nicely. #T3# Shanks takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shanks fails with the takedown. Shanks walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Shanks Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Shanks shoots in but Shanks Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD# Shanks Jr tries to sprawl but Shanks drives through with a takedown into half guard. Shanks Jr kicks off Shanks and gets to his feet. Shanks fails with a takedown attempt from distance. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Shanks gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Shanks takes one to the chin there. Shanks takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shanks Jr throws a hook but Shanks avoids it easily. Shanks was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4# Nice takedown defense from Shanks Jr. No joy for Shanks on that attempt. Shanks fails with the takedown. Shanks Jr tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Shanks Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Shanks should have avoided that one. Shanks looks for a takedown but Shanks Jr sprawls well. Shanks Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Shanks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shanks Jr throws out the jab. Shanks shoots in for a double leg but Shanks Jr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Shanks takes a jab right on the kisser.
Shanks Jr lands a body shot.
Shanks Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shanks fails with a takedown attempt. Shanks misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Shanks Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Mickey Shanks Jr's cut. 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3# Shanks Jr throws a low kick but Shanks avoids it. Shanks Jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shanks Jr wants it to stay on the feet. Shanks shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shanks Jr but Shanks Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one. Shanks Jr wants to counter the offense by Shanks and move into the clinch position. Horrible takedown attempt by Shanks or perhaps it was just good defense by Shanks Jr, which made it look bad. Shanks Jr tries to counter by closing the distance. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scottie Shanks. That's going to take a lot out of him. Horrible takedown attempt by Shanks or perhaps it was just good defense by Shanks Jr, which made it look bad. Shanks Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shanks fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Shanks Jr throws a good cross that connects.
Shanks Jr misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. No luck for Shanks with that takedown attempt. Shanks shoots for a double leg takedown but Shanks Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Shanks's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Shanks Jr wants to counter with a clinch but Shanks pushes him away. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Shanks throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shanks Jr's waist but Shanks Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shanks off to one side. Shanks throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shanks Jr's waist but Shanks Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shanks off to one side. Shanks Jr wants to counter with a clinch but Shanks pushes him away.#T1# Shanks Jr lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Shanks takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shanks Jr lands a really nice looking cross but Shanks seems unphased.
Shanks tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shanks Jr swivels and escapes. Shanks misses with a takedown attempt - Shanks Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Shanks takes a body punch but keeps moving. Shanks Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Shanks darts in looking for a takedown but Shanks Jr gets double underhooks and turns Shanks into the cage. Shanks Jr steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Shanks. Shanks Jr tries to break free but Shanks pushes him back against the cage. Shanks Jr tries to break free but Shanks pushes him back against the cage. Scottie Shanks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Shanks Jr can't break the clinch.
Shanks Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC# Shanks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. No luck for Shanks with that takedown attempt. Shanks fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Shanks shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Shanks Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shanks is defended easily by Shanks Jr.#T3# Shanks takes a shot right to the bread basket. Shanks closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Shanks fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Shanks Jr scores with a hook. Shanks shoots for a double leg takedown but Shanks Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Shanks's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Shanks Jr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Nice shot lands for Shanks Jr. The fighters circle momentarily. Shanks Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Shanks Jr throws a good cross that connects.
Shanks tries for a takedown but Shanks Jr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T4# Shanks Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Shanks throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shanks Jr's waist but Shanks Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shanks off to one side. Decent striking displayed by Shanks Jr there. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Shanks Jr lands a head shot. Shanks closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shanks Jr circles away. Shanks drops his hands momentarily and Shanks Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Shanks Jr scores with the left hand. Shanks knows he should have avoided that one. Shanks Jr lands with an overhand left. Shanks moves forwards but Shanks Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab. Shanks Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Shanks Jr throws a shot to the body.
Shanks Jr lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Shanks looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Shanks Jr changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Shanks takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Shanks Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that's the end of the fight! Mickey Shanks Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Shanks Jr 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 25:30 Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 25:30 Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mickey Shanks Jr! |
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