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Event:
Money - Additional - #2
Date: Mar 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Shields with a poor takedown #KD#
and Campbell counters with a nice right hand that sends Shields toppling to the canvas! Shields scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Campbell finish him?!#ROC#Shields is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Benjamin Shields has been cut.
Campbell fakes the body blow, causing Shields to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Shields goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Khabib Campbell!
Khabib Campbell spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Shields ducks right into an uppercut from Bjelling.
Shields gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Bjelling counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Shields goes for a takedown attempt but Bjelling pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD#
Bjelling shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bjelling won't allow Shields to get back to his feet.
Bjelling trying to control the position from guard on top but Shields is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shields is trying to control the position but Bjelling postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjelling won't allow Shields to sweep him here. #ES2#
Shields has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Bjelling has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Shields decides to pull guard. #T1##SUB2#
Shields looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bjelling passes into side control.
Shields is letting Bjelling control him for a moment.
Shields struggling a bit here.
Shields tries to bench press Bjelling off him but Bjelling keeps the position. #SU#
Bjelling decides to stand back up.
Shields lands a jab to Bjelling's midsection.
Shields gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD#
and Bjelling counters with a crisp one two that drops Shields! Bjelling thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Shields to his feet! Shields is in big trouble!#ROC#Shields is rocked!
Steffan Bjelling has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benjamin Shields.#T2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shields is defended easily by Bjelling.
Shields looks winded!
Bjelling defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shields.
Bjelling swinging wildly here.
Despite the aggression on Shields's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bjelling scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shields displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bjelling.
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!#TD#
Shields gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bjelling to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Shields pushes Bjelling off and scrambles back to his feet.
#T3##CL#
Bjelling moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Shields breaks from the clinch.
Shields stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shields wants it to stay on the feet.
Shields unleashes a big counter combination but Bjelling bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bjelling shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shields but Shields pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bjelling misses with a series of wild punches.
#T4#
Bjelling slips a jab and a cross from Shields.
#CL2#
Shields has closed the distance and engaged Bjelling in a clinch.
Bjelling slowing the pace effectively.#BC#
Bjelling breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Shields gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bjelling tries to pull guard but Shields forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Shields stalling in the clinch.
#BC2#
Shields pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bjelling wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Shields dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bjelling keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shields.
Shields tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bjelling paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bjelling drops down looking for a counter takedown but Shields sprawls and moves away.
Bjelling tries to clinch there but Shields circles away.
Shields with the counter takedown but Bjelling avoids it easily.
Shields misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shields throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bjelling fails with the takedown
and Shields counters with a head kick. That will keep Bjelling thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Shields tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bjelling defends well and Shields ends up having to push Bjelling into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Bjelling closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Shields did well to prevent Bjelling getting side control.
Shields kicks Bjelling off and gets back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shields tries for a takedown but Bjelling sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bjelling drops down looking for a counter takedown but Shields sprawls and moves away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bjelling. That's going to slow Shields down.
Shields is breathing heavily.#T1#
Bjelling scores with a kick to the body.
#TD#
Bjelling drives through with a takedown into guard. #SU#
Bjelling decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Shields, up you get!
Shields goes for a double leg but Bjelling avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bjelling continues to drive forward.
Steffan Bjelling has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benjamin Shields.
Shields avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shields wants to counter the offense by Bjelling and move into the clinch position.
Shields shoots in and drives through. Bjelling sprawls well.
Bjelling circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shields takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Shields gets tackled into the cage by Bjelling. Bjelling maintains the clinch.
Shields misses with some punches.
#T2#
Bjelling tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shields just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bjelling is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Shields tries to pull guard but Bjelling won't allow it.
#BC2#
Shields manages to break the clinch.
Bjelling is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shields sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bjelling stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bjelling wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bjelling enables Shields to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bjelling manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Shields is fighting to break Bjelling's control of his arms but Bjelling is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Shields looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shields advances position into side control!#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.#SU2#
Shields decides to stand back up. Shields steps back and let's Bjelling get back to his feet.
Shields thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bjelling if he has to take too many more of those.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shields is defended easily by Bjelling.
Shields throws a series of punches but Bjelling moves out of range.
Shields shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bjelling as he jumps to the side.
Shields looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Benjamin Shields will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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##TD#
Bjelling shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Shields napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bjelling working the ground and pound from side control.
Shields is not content to let Bjelling control the position.
An elbow from Bjelling crashes against the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shields gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Shields is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Shields keeping hold of Bjelling's head, controlling as best he can.
Shields is refusing to be controlled, as Bjelling sits in half guard.
Shields is looking to control Bjelling's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shields avoid being mounted?
Shields wants to get back to full guard.#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.#SUB#
Bjelling is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shields works his way to full guard. Good work.#SU#
Bjelling stands and steps away. Shields gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Steffan Bjelling is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shields dives in for a single leg takedown but Bjelling sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Shields shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bjelling sprawls well. Bjelling wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shields gets slowly back to his feet.#T3#
Bjelling fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bjelling dives in for a single leg takedown but Shields sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Shields tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bjelling just stands there and leans against the cage.
Steffan Bjelling has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benjamin Shields.#BC2#
Shields breaks the clinch.
Shields throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Bjelling counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bjelling.
Bjelling is trying to force a seperation but Shields has the dominant position.#BC2#
Shields breaks the clinch.
Bjelling tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shields manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shields looks for a takedown but Bjelling sprawls well.
Bjelling tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Shields manages to circle out of the way.#T4#
Bjelling tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shields swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shields with a poor takedown
and Bjelling counters with a left and a right that stings Shields.
Bjelling leaves Shields with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bjelling throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Shields's head.
Bjelling is looking to clinch.
Bjelling shoots in and drives through. Shields sprawls well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shields tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bjelling defends well and Shields ends up having to push Bjelling into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
As Shields tries to get set, Bjelling tries to push him back and clinch up but Shields manages to avoid the attempt.
Steffan Bjelling has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benjamin Shields is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bjelling with the inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steffan Bjelling showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Shields has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Benjamin Shields! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1087 Round 1
Date: Feb 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Hermans avoids the head kick by Shields.
Hermans 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.
Shields tries to clinch but Hermans moves away #KD#
and Hermans counters with a crisp one two that drops Shields! Hermans thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Shields to his feet! Shields is in big trouble!#ROC#Shields is rocked!
Hermans throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shields is still on wobbly legs! Can Hermans finish him?
Shields fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hermans misses with a few strikes there.
Shields seems to have recovered his senses.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hermans.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hermans controlling from side mount.
Hermans tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Shields is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Shields tries to control but Hermans manages to take his back.#SUB#
Hermans working for the choke.
Shields trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Hermans is looking for a rear naked choke here but Shields reverses the position brilliantly into Hermans's guard!
Shields wants to control from the top but Hermans keeps moving. #T2#
Hermans is looking to stand back up but Shields counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Hermans.
Hermans keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Hermans wants to control but Shields is keeping busy.
#T3#
Shields is trying to control the action in half guard but Hermans is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shields is looking to advance position but Hermans won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hermans avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shields.
Hermans tries to kick Shields off but Shields keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Shields throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Shields thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hermans's head.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Hermans wants to control but Shields passes into side.
Shields working the ground and pound but Hermans is defending the strikes. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Shields wants to control but Hermans is keeping him busy.
Hermans is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Shields's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hermans is trying to control but can't.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Shields closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hermans circles away.
Hermans seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shields throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Hermans moves into the clinch.#TD#
Hermans manages to pull guard.
Shields tries to free his leg and advance position but Hermans is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Benjamin Shields will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Shields is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hermans sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shields shoots in but Hermans avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Hermans closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Shields quickly recovers to half guard.
Shields kicks off Hermans and gets to his feet. #TD#
Shields tries to sprawl but Hermans drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Shields pushes Hermans off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shields fails with a takedown attempt.
Evert Hermans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benjamin Shields.
Hermans shoots for a double leg takedown but Shields sprawls well. He's pushed Hermans's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shields closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hermans circles away.#T1#
Shields misses with a leg kick.
Shields is breathing heavily.
Shields fails with the takedown
enabling Hermans to counter with a crisp jab.
Shields shoots for a takedown but Hermans saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hermans looks to land a combination but Shields avoids it well.
Shields is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Shields misses with a two punch combination.
#CL#
Hermans clinches up against the cage.
Hermans throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#TD#
Hermans pulls guard successfully.
Hermans manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shields manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Shields trying to keep a closed guard but Hermans is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Hermans is stalling in the full guard.
Shields is looking to stand up but Hermans isn't so interested in that idea.
Hermans connects with a couple of short punches.
Hermans trying to control but Shields is working from the bottom. #T3#
Hermans postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hermans is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hermans has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hermans is pushing down on Shields's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shields is fighting to maintain full guard but Hermans has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hermans prevents Shields from improving his position.
Hermans not doing much here.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hermans slips a nice elbow through Shields's hands, connecting with Shields's forehead.
Shields wants to sweep but Hermans has passed to side control!
Hermans looks up at the clock and then as Shields takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hermans smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Shields throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Hermans controlling the position.
Shields wants to control but Hermans postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Evert Hermans dominated that second round.
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#
Shields fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hermans throws a big counter combination but Shields scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Shields avoids a kick to the body.
Hermans slaps away a takedown attempt from Shields, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Shields sizes up Hermans with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #TD#
Hermans scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hermans prevents Shields from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermans working over Shields with some ground and pound. Shields looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Shields takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Shields is trying to control but Hermans passes into side control!
Hermans wants to stand but Shields has his arm trapped.
Shields takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#SU#
Hermans stands up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shields looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shields dives in and grabs Hermans's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hermans pushes down on Shields's head and hops out.
Hermans throws a big counter combination but Shields scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Evert Hermans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benjamin Shields.#TD#
Hermans is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Shields's half guard.#T2#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hermans's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Shields works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hermans content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Hermans keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shields's head.
Hermans preventing the sweep.
Hermans will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hermans content to stall in guard here.
Hermans working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hermans scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hermans is looking to stand up but Shields won't let him.
Shields is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD#
Hermans feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hermans content to stall in guard here.
Shields is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SU#
Hermans gets to his feet - Shields follows without any prompting.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Hermans bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Benjamin Shields has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Evert Hermans is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hermans taking a breather here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Evert Hermans showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hermans 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Evert Hermans!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Evert Hermans!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Evert Hermans!
Evert Hermans wins by unanimous decision! |
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