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Event:
Highland 102
Date: Oct 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Shaw doesn't manage to clinch there - DeJesus circles away.
Shaw throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
DeJesus lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Shaw doesn't manage to clinch there - DeJesus circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from DeJesus! But no joy.
Shaw lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shaw tries to close the distance and clinch up but DeJesus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
DeJesus steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#TD2#
DeJesus throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Shaw was covering up waiting for the punch and DeJesus finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Shaw pushes DeJesus off and scrambles back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shaw tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shaw fails with the takedown#CL2#
and DeJesus counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T1#
A frustrated look appears on Shaw's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Shaw tries to pull guard but DeJesus holds him up against the cage and eventually Shaw drops back down to his feet.
#BC2#
DeJesus manages to break the clinch.
DeJesus keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2#
DeJesus shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Shaw's guard.#SU2#
DeJesus gets to his feet. Shaw looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Shaw tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but DeJesus paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2##TD2#
Shaw gets caught napping as DeJesus dives in and scores a takedown. Shaw manages to retain guard.
DeJesus scoring with punches to the head and body. #SU2#
DeJesus stands up and waves to Shaw to follow him.
Shaw throws a predictable looking body shot
and DeJesus counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shaw throws a left and a right that both miss
and DeJesus counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeJesus avoids the head kick by Shaw.
It seemed like DeJesus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shaw is breathing heavily.
DeJesus lands a right hook to the body.
#TD2#
DeJesus looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ground and pound from DeJesus. #T3#
Shaw tries to roll over but DeJesus keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with DeJesus in particular looking to stall.
DeJesus lands with a punch from half guard. #SU2#
DeJesus stands up out of the half guard.
Shaw misses with a takedown attempt - DeJesus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Shaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeJesus throws a head kick that Shaw semi-blocks.
#T4#
Shaw tries to clinch but DeJesus moves out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Shaw crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from DeJesus - the referee stops the clock and Shaw gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says DeJesus. Shaw manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Shaw gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting DeJesus counter with a right hand.
Kevin Shaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Shaw gets caught napping as DeJesus dives in and scores a takedown. Shaw manages to retain guard.
DeJesus working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Shaw's head.
DeJesus not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SU2#
DeJesus stands up from guard. Let's bang!
DeJesus cracks Shaw with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier DeJesus dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Shaw tries to close the distance and clinch up but DeJesus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
DeJesus is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shaw with a body shot.
Shaw has his takedown stuffed
and DeJesus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
DeJesus stuffs the takedown attempt from Shaw. Shaw gets slowly back to his feet.
DeJesus slaps away a takedown attempt from Shaw, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It seemed like DeJesus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Shaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeJesus circles away from the clinch attempt.
DeJesus is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shaw takes one to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shaw with a lazy takedown attempt
and DeJesus counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Shaw walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
DeJesus looks to land a combination. Shaw sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CL2#
DeJesus forces Shaw back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
DeJesus manages to break the clinch.
Shaw moves in looking to clinch but DeJesus pushes him off.
Shaw shoots and misses #TD2#
and DeJesus counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Shaw!
Shaw tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeJesus controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaw is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.#T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
DeJesus looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Shaw taking shots to the head.
DeJesus lands a big shot there that rocks Shaw but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
DeJesus lands a big shot there that rocks Shaw but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Xavier DeJesus has got the better of the ground game so far.
DeJesus controlling from mount.
DeJesus scores with a couple of good head shots there.
DeJesus controlling his opponent.
DeJesus lands a couple of good shots and Shaw has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T3#
DeJesus is hanging on to Shaw's back as he tries to escape.
The referee is taking a good look at Shaw as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from DeJesus!
DeJesus lands a shot to the body.
DeJesus lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Shaw.
Shaw is trying to remain composed but DeJesus is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Shaw wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
DeJesus scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
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 tries to escape but DeJesus has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
DeJesus controls the action.#SUB2#
DeJesus patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier DeJesus 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#
DeJesus scores with a hook to the body. Shaw takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shaw thumps DeJesus with a low kick.
Shaw shoots and misses
and DeJesus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shaw swings for the body but DeJesus moves out of range.
Shaw is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeJesus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
DeJesus displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shaw.
It seemed like DeJesus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Shaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
DeJesus works over Shaw's head and body with a nice combination.
DeJesus clobbers Shaw with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for DeJesus. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
DeJesus lands with a nice body kick. #TD2#
Shaw tries to sprawl but DeJesus drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Shaw trying to hold on to DeJesus's head to control him but DeJesus postures up.
#SU2#
DeJesus stands up from half guard.
Nice shot lands for DeJesus.#T2##TD2#
Shaw gets caught flat footed, as DeJesus shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shaw working a defensive guard but DeJesus manages to pass into side control anyway.
#SU2#
DeJesus has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
DeJesus lands a nice shot to the body.
Shaw gets cracked with a nice right hand there by DeJesus.
DeJesus pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Shaw back to the cage. DeJesus follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T3#
DeJesus dips to his left and cracks Shaw with an uppercut!
DeJesus throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A lazy left from DeJesus finds it's target.
DeJesus lands a glancing blow to the side of Shaw's head.#TD2#
DeJesus looking to score a takedown here. Shaw is defending well but DeJesus drives through and ends up in Shaw's guard.#SU2#
DeJesus decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Shaw takes a shot to the body in his stride.
DeJesus lands with a right hand. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shaw shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Shaw takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
DeJesus lands with an uppercut that bounces Shaw off the cage and back into range.
DeJesus swinging wildly here.
Shaw moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Xavier DeJesus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shaw ducks right into an uppercut from DeJesus.
Shaw fails with the takedown
and Shaw takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xavier DeJesus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well DeJesus 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 James Glass scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 26:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xavier DeJesus!
Xavier DeJesus made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'YESSIR, VIVA LA MEXICO'. |
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Event:
Highland 95
Date: Oct 03, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Sparr fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Shaw sprawls well initially but Sparr persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sparr is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Shaw moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Shaw wants to control but Sparr passes easily into half guard.
Sparr winds up and cracks Shaw with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sparr scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparr controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparr working Shaw over with strikes.
Sparr performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
Shaw gets back to full guard.
Shaw tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparr postures up and lands a big shot to Shaw's brow.
Sparr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Shaw working a defensive guard but Sparr manages to pass into side control anyway.
Sparr content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Shaw wants to control but Sparr postures up.#T2##SUB#
Sparr is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shaw has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Sparr is trying to get an arm triangle but Shaw is defending well.
Sparr lands a nice forearm strike.
Sparr creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Sparr landing strikes. #T3#
Sparr lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Shaw down.
Sparr landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Sparr working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Sparr is working Shaw over with some ground and pound from side control.
Sparr in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Shaw tries to buck Sparr off but Sparr is having none of it.
Shaw looks winded!
Shaw is letting Sparr control him for a moment.
Sparr working the ground and pound from side control.
Sparr works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Sparr working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#T4#
Sparr connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Shaw some visible discomfort.
Sparr has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Shaw!
Sparr putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Sparr controlling the position easily from mount.
Sparr lands a big shot there that rocks Shaw but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sparr lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Sparr dominated that round.
That's time! Sparr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Sparr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shaw.
Roger Sparr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shaw fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
Shaw gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sparr to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sparr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sparr stopping the sweep attempt from Shaw.
Sparr distracts Shaw with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparr connects with a couple of short punches.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sparr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sparr wants to pass the guard but Shaw is keeping the position.
Shaw is breathing heavily.#T1#
Sparr landing with the ground and pound.
Shaw throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Sparr forces his way into half guard.
Sparr moves into full mount! Shaw won't be happy about that!
Sparr with the ground and pound from mount. #T2#
Sparr scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Sparr working Shaw over with strikes here.
Sparr raining down hammerfists from mount.
The referee warns Shaw that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Sparr with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sparr lands a couple of good shots and Shaw has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Sparr scores with strikes from the back.
#SUB#
Sparr 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.
Sparr controls the position.#T3#
Shaw is trying to remain composed but Sparr is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Sparr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sparr lands with a hammerfist to the side of Shaw's head.
Sparr is not going to allow Shaw to sit and survive in this position.
I would not like to be Shaw right now.
Sparr lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Sparr.
#T4#
Shaw is trying to remain composed but Sparr is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Sparr scores with punches from the back.
Sparr is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB#
Shaw showing good submission defense here.
Sparr landing with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Sparr dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Shaw uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sparr.
Shaw tries to clinch there but Sparr circles away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sparr, as that shot connected.
#TD#
Sparr drives through with a takedown into Shaw's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Shaw looking for a sweep. Not yet Shaw, not yet.
Shaw being controlled here, momentarily.
Shaw throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sparr chips away with some ground and pound.
Sparr stays in close to Shaw's body and controls the position. #T1#
Sparr makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Shaw takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shaw is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sparr is controlling him.
Sparr passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sparr landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Sparr scoring with punches from side control.
Shaw takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Sparr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shaw can do to turn this around?
Sparr scoring with punches and elbows. #T2#
Sparr working the ground and pound from side control.
Sparr in side control lands a decent elbow.
You can see the frustration on Shaw's face as Sparr controls the position.
Roger Sparr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shaw takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Sparr working the ground and pound.
Sparr scoring with punches and elbows.
Sparr landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Shaw takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T3#
Sparr lands some shots froms side control.
Shaw gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Sparr raining down hammerfists from mount.
Sparr in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Sparr lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Sparr breaks from Shaw's wrist control and lands an elbow. #SUB#
Sparr is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Shaw can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sparr cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#T4#
Sparr lands a nice shot to the head.
Sparr in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
BOOM! Sparr connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Sparr with shots to the head and body - Shaw looks very uncomfortable down there.
Sparr controlling the position easily from mount.
Sparr landing shots from mount.
Kevin Shaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shaw is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Sparr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sparr has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:25
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:25
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Sparr! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Shaw misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Chestnar counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Chestnar.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Chestnar.#TD2#
Chestnar has Shaw pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Chestnar pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Shaw tumbling to the mat - Chestnar dives into Shaw's guard.
Shaw striking off his back but it's not causing Chestnar any problems.
Shaw might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chestnar landing with the ground and pound.
Chestnar connects with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chestnar controlling from the top position.
Shaw wants to stand but Chestnar is controlling the position.
Chestnar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Chestnar trying to stand up but can't free himself from Shaw's guard.
Shaw is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shaw is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shaw shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chestnar sprawls well. Chestnar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shaw gets slowly back to his feet.#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.
Shaw fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chestnar avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Shaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chestnar throws a body kick that misses.
Chestnar throws a sloppy head kick and Shaw moves out of range easily.
Shaw feinted with a counter takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Shaw or perhaps it was just good defense by Chestnar, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Chestnar closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Chestnar content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Chestnar has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Shaw is breathing heavily.#T3#
Shaw tries to hold on but Chestnar pushes him away.
Chestnar putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Chestnar lands a nice shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chestnar looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#SUB2#
Chestnar wants to finish this one by submission but Shaw is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Chestnar. #T4#
Chestnar controlling the pace for now.
Chestnar 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.
Chestnar avoids the attempt from Shaw to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chestnar controlling the pace for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Chestnar dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Chestnar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shaw moves away.
Chestnar avoids the head kick by Shaw.
Shaw tries to clinch but Chestnar moves out of range.
Shaw moves in looking to clinch but Chestnar pushes him off.#CL2#
Chestnar clinches with his opponent.
Shaw tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chestnar presses Shaw against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shaw tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chestnar smiles and moves away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Shaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Shaw shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chestnar pinned against the cage. Chestnar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chestnar steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Shaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Shaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shaw misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Chestnar counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Chestnar.
Chestnar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Chestnar has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Shaw uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Chestnar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chestnar wants to sweep but no luck.
Chestnar throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Shaw prevents Chestnar from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Chestnar 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#
Chestnar tries to pass to full mount but Shaw defends it.
Chestnar looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Chestnar's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Shaw is trying to get back to full guard.#SU2#
Chestnar gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Shaw shoots in for a double leg but Chestnar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Chestnar looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SU2#
Chestnar stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T4##TD2#
Chestnar is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Shaw's half guard.
Brock Chestnar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chestnar stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU2#
Chestnar gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Chestnar 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Shaw with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Chestnar counters by moving into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Chestnar.
Shaw tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2#
Chestnar lands a takedown into guard.
Chestnar showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chestnar lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Chestnar gets to his feet - Shaw follows without any prompting.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Chestnar scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Chestnar prevents Shaw from improving his position.#T1##SU2#
Chestnar decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Shaw uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chestnar.
#CL2#
Chestnar gets a clinch. #TD2#
Chestnar gets control of Shaw's arms and successfully pulls guard. Chestnar will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Chestnar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shaw gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chestnar looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Chestnar tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Chestnar managing to control the position.
Shaw trying to control but Chestnar is working from the bottom.
Shaw is looking to work some ground and pound but Chestnar has wrist control.
Chestnar is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Shaw misses with a double jab.
Chestnar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kevin Shaw is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Chestnar drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Chestnar with a nice head shot there.
Chestnar cracks Shaw with a solid left hand.
Chestnar with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chestnar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chestnar pushes down on Shaw's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4##SUB#
Chestnar moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Shaw.
Chestnar lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Shaw down.
Shaw on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Shaw is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Chestnar stands up. #TD2#
Chestnar gets the takedown into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brock Chestnar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chestnar 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brock Chestnar!
Brock Chestnar opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see. |
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