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Event:
Nfld FN 3
Date: May 05, 2022 |
#R1# A jab from Shotama misses. Shotama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Shotama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Shotama is looking to clinch but Dell is avoiding it.
Dell takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dell jabbing away but nothing is landing. Dell circles away from the clinch attempt enabling Dell to counter with a crisp jab. Shotama fails in his attempt to clinch. Dell lands with a shot to the body. Shotama tries to clinch but Dell moves out of range. Dell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Shotama dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Shotama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Shotama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Dell is looking to counter punch. Shotama tries to clinch up but Dell circles away and keeps his distance. Shotama throws a leg kick that is checked and Dell counters with a lovely shot to the body. Dell scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1# Shotama throws a series of punches but Dell moves out of range. Shotama tries to close the distance and clinch but Dell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Dell lands a really nice looking cross but Shotama seems unphased.
Dell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shotama manages to avoid it. Shotama darts in trying to clinch and Dell counters with a nice uppercut. Dell misses with a wild body shot. Shotama tries to clinch up but Dell circles away and keeps his distance. Shotama fails with a takedown attempt. Dell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shotama. Shotama moves in looking to clinch but Dell pushes him off. Shotama tries to clinch up. Dell misses with a body shot.
#T2# A nice leg kick lands there from Dell. Dell moves out of range of the body kick from Shotama.
A jab from Dell misses. Joshi Dell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Dell scores with a decent looking hook. Dell throws a series of punches but Shotama moves out of range. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Shotama doesn't manage to clinch there - Dell circles away.
Shotama throws the left hand but Dell avoids the punch easily. Shotama wants to clinch but Dell slips to the side enabling Dell to counter with a crisp jab. A good leg kick by Shotama. Shotama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dell.
Shotama fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dell swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Shotama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Dell needs to keep his hands up - Shotama had a free shot at his head there. Shotama doesn't manage to clinch there - Dell circles away.
We've been told by Dell's head coaches at Cozad MMA Montreal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Shotama wants to clinch up but Dell keeps it at a distance. An attempted straight right counter from Dell misses the target. Shotama scores with a jab. Dell acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3# The fight stays on the outside here - Shotama looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Dell keeps the fight on the outside. Shotama slips a straight right by Dell. Shotama closes the distance looking to clinch and Dell counters with an outside leg kick.
Dell throws a nice outside leg kick. We've been informed that Shotama has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Shotama is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Dell swats away the attempt to clinch by Shotama. Jab, jab by Dell - just one landing. Shotama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dell paws at him with a jab and circles away. Shotama tries to clinch but Dell moves out of range. Dell tests Shotama's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4# Dell throws a right hand that misses
and Shotama counters with a straight right hand. Shotama doesn't manage to clinch there - Dell circles away.
Dell works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Dell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shotama. Dell cracks Shotama with a good jab.#ROC#Shotama is rocked! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Shotama tries to clinch up. A quick step to the side and Dell tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Shotama is still on wobbly legs! Can Dell finish him? The fight stays on the outside here - Shotama looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Shotama seems to have recovered his senses. Shotama moves out of range as Dell strikes. Shotama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shotama fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dell is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Shotama wants to clinch. Shotama tries to clinch up. Shotama keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dell. Shotama tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Dell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Shotama misses with a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joshi Dell dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Shotama throws a sloppy head kick and Dell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. The fight stays on the outside here - Shotama looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Dell throws a looping overhand right but Shotama ducks down to avoid it. Dell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shotama can do to turn this around? Shotama closes the distance but Dell moves to the side and Dell counters with a straight right hand. Shotama connects with a right hand. Dell shakes it off. Dell slips a straight right by Shotama. Dell throwing a counter right hand but Shotama manages to avoid it. Hiro Shotama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Shotama displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dell throws out the jab. Shotama throws a push kick but Dell slaps the foot to one side. Dell throws a jab when Shotama was well out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dell fails to land with a series of punches.
Dell is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Shotama like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Shotama from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joshi Dell! Joshi Dell thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 18, 2022 |
#R1# Shotama throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nastula. As Shotama looks to move away, Nastula throws a big counter combo but Shotama just gets out of the way. Shotama throws a front kick that sends Nastula stumbling back into the cage. Shotama throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD# and Nastula counters with a takedown into side control. Shotama tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #SUB# Nastula looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Shotama really wants to buck Nastula off and get back to his feet. #SUB# Nastula with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Shotama is trying to get back to his feet but can't. #SUB# Nastula looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB# Nastula working for a submission but Shotama is keeping him at bay. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB# Nastula is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Shotama is surviving well by controlling Nastula's body position as best he can. #T1# Shotama is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Nastula wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. Shotama is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
#SUB# Nastula looking for a guillotine from mount but Shotama is having none of it. Shotama is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
#SUB# Shotama defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Nastula. #SUB# Nastula working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Shotama really wants to buck Nastula off and get back to his feet. #SUB# Nastula has hold of Shotama's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Shotama manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Shotama wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
#T2##SUB# Nastula working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB# Nastula goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Shotama is on top in guard.
Shotama trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Shotama trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Nastula looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shotama is one step ahead there. #T3# Shotama throws a strike but Nastula rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB# Nastula drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nastula jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Nastula trying to control the position from guard on top but Shotama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. We've been informed that Shotama has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Nastula really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Nastula prevents Shotama from getting back to his feet. Nastula passes Shotama's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB# Shotama is defending against the submission attempts here by Nastula.
#SUB# Nastula is looking for a kimura here.
Nastula trying to pass the guard but Shotama defending well. #T4# Shotama tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Nastula manages to move to mount!
#SUB# Nastula jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Shotama manages to avoid the submission attempt. Shotama tries to escape but Nastula is in control. #SUB# Nastula tries for a kimura but Shotama is defending well. #SUB# Nastula wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Shotama, who protects the arm well. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Shotama wants to get back to his feet but Nastula drags him back down. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pawel Nastula dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Shotama lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. The fight stays on the outside here - Shotama looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Nastula walks forward, straight into a front kick from Shotama. Pawel Nastula is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Shotama tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nastula manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Hiro Shotama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Shotama shoots in for a double leg but Nastula sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Nastula misses with a kick to the body and Shotama counters with a stiff right hand. Both fighters circling a little - Shotama finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Shotama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD# Nastula shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nastula showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB# Nastula seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB# Nastula wants to work for an arm triangle but Shotama is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T1# Shotama is trying to stand.
Nastula trying to control from half guard but Shotama is working away. Nastula passes the guard and advances to mount! Shotama trying desperately to get to his feet.
#SUB# Nastula working for a submission but Shotama is keeping him at bay. Nastula is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shotama can do to turn this around? Shotama's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. #SUB# Nastula is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Shotama is surviving well by controlling Nastula's body position as best he can. Shotama is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
We've been hearing that Nastula has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. Shotama is breathing heavily.#SUB# Nastula looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T2##SUB# Nastula is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Shotama is surviving well by controlling Nastula's body position as best he can. #SUB# Nastula is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Shotama is surviving well by controlling Nastula's body position as best he can. Shotama wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB# Nastula is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Shotama to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Shotama shrugs it off. Shotama tries to buck Nastula off but Nastula takes his back! #SUB# Shotama defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB# Nastula working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB# Nastula looking to break Shotama's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Shotama remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Nastula will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T3##SUB# Nastula has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. Shotama is trying to get back to his feet but Nastula has full control of the position and if anything, Shotama has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB# Nastula looking for the choke from the back. Shotama is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T4##SUB# Shotama fending off the submission attempt from Nastula. #SUB# Nastula working for a choke but Shotama is defending well. #SUB# Nastula is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Shotama is defending well though. Nastula let's go of the attempt for now. Shotama is trying to stand back up. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# Shotama preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Nastula. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pawel Nastula dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3##TD# Nastula fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Shotama sprawls well initially but Nastula persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Shotama wants to stand back up but Nastula manages to pass into side control.
#SUB# Nastula tries for a kimura but Shotama is defending well. Shotama tries to escape but Nastula is in control. #SUB# Nastula is trying to get an arm triangle but Shotama is defending well. Shotama is trying to escape and get back to his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Nastula thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB# Nastula tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1# Shotama is trying to buck Nastula off.#SUB# Nastula is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shotama is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Shotama tries to escape but Nastula is in control. Shotama takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB# Nastula thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB# Nastula is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shotama has escaped the position, nice work there. Hiro Shotama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Shotama is trying to buck Nastula off.#SUB# Nastula is trying to get an arm triangle but Shotama is defending well. #SUB# Nastula thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB# Nastula is working to tighten his grip on Shotama's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Shotama has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Nastula is really squeezing tight and eventually Shotama passes out! Nastula breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Pawel Nastula! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 28, 2022 |
#R1# Shotama doesn't manage to clinch there - Rayner circles away.
Rayner tries to counter with a takedown but Shotama is quick to defend against it.#CL# Rayner clinches up against the cage. Nice elbow from Shotama. Rayner takes a knee right on the jaw!
A body shot lands from Shotama.
Shotama gets through Rayner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Shotama is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rayner gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Shotama throws a punch but it's blocked by Rayner. A frustrated look appears on Shotama's face as he tries to break the clinch. A right handed body shot lands from Shotama.
#BC# Rayner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rayner throws a wild hook but Shotama just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Rayner gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Shotama raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hiro Shotama! |
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