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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 19, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Shield closes the distance and pushes Dragavich back into the cage.
Shield is trying to drag Dragavich to the mat but Dragavich just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dragavich blocks an elbow strike from Shield.
#TD2#
Dragavich gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Dragavich sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shield defending well though.
Dragavich lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dragavich trying to pass the guard but Shield defending well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dragavich connects with a nice short shot to Shield's temple. #CUT2#It looks like James Shield has been cut.#T1##SUB2#
Dragavich is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shield defends it well.
Shield has hold of Dragavich's hands but Dragavich slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#ROC2#Shield is rocked!
Shield is breathing heavily.
Dragavich controlling the position here and throwing strikes from the top. Nice elbow lands there... and another... and another... oh, Shield is out! Dragavich gets to his feet and admires his work - nice finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alexander Dragavich!
Our winner, Alexander Dragavich, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 16, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Shield gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shield definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Shield gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Shield seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shield thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Amiga trying to control from the bottom.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Shield missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shield tries to pass to full mount but Amiga defends it.
Amiga manages to get to full guard.
#T1#
Shield showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Amiga pulls Shield in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Amiga displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shield.
Amiga stuffs the takedown.
Amiga counters with a body kick.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shield looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Amiga is fending him off so far but Shield persists. Nope, Amiga circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Shield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shield is breathing heavily.
Shield tries to clinch there but Amiga circles away.
Shield tries to clinch up but Amiga circles away and keeps his distance.
Amiga lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Shield looks to clinch
and Amiga counters with a good, hard body kick but Shield shrugs it off.
A slapping body kick lands there for Amiga.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Amiga.#TD2#
Amiga changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Shield looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Amiga is staying tight to Shield's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T3#
Amiga working away.#SU2#
Amiga decides to stand back up. Amiga steps back and let's Shield get back to his feet.
Amiga avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Amiga pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shield was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
No luck for Shield with that takedown attempt.
Amiga follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Amiga throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Amiga shoots in but Shield avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Amiga looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Shield tries to kick Amiga off in order to stand up. Amiga Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shield is looking to reverse the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Agbay Amiga will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Shield misses with a double jab.
Shield fails with an attempt to clinch.
Amiga is trying to counter with his kicks.
Amiga keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And Amiga responds with a good body kick, but Shield manages to step out the way in time.
Shield looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Amiga is fending him off so far but Shield persists. Nope, Amiga circles away and we're back to standing.
Amiga shapes to counter with a head kick.
Shield misses with a body shot.
#TD2#
Amiga closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Shield is trying to escape back to his feet but Amiga uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amiga working away.#T1##SU2#
Amiga stands up and beckons Shield to his feet.
Shield defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Amiga.#TD2#
Amiga shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Shield is looking to get back to is feet but Amiga passes into side control.
Amiga throws a strike aimed at the side of Shield's head but Shield avoids it well.#SU2#
Amiga decides to stand back up. #TD2#
Amiga shoots in and bounces Shield off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Shield is looking to stand back up but Amiga counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Shield. #T2##REVR#
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!
Amiga content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Amiga wants to stand but Shield has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T3#
Still in half guard, Amiga seems content to control.
Amiga wants to control but Shield is keeping him busy. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Amiga prevents Shield from improving his position.
Shield scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Amiga manages to mount him!
Amiga controlling from the full mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shield is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Agbay Amiga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Nice takedown defense from Amiga. No joy for Shield on that attempt.
Shield shoots in and drives through. Amiga sprawls well.
Amiga is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Amiga avoids the body shot from Shield.
Shield shoots in but Amiga avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Shield. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Amiga is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Shield's half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Amiga stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Shield to get to his feet. #TD2#
Amiga drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##SU2#
Amiga stands up. #TD2#
Amiga throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Shield was covering up waiting for the punch and Amiga finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Shield wants to get back to his feet but Amiga passes into half guard.
#T2##REVR#
Shield trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Amiga looking to control and managing it successfully.
Shield tries to hold on but Amiga pushes him away.
Amiga looking to control but Shield is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Shield is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T3#
Shield is working hard here to advance position.
Amiga blocks Shield's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Shield really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Amiga has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Amiga looking to control but Shield is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Amiga might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Shield haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Agbay Amiga is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shield can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Agbay Amiga comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Amiga 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Agbay Amiga! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Shield tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Libat manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Libat counters with a body kick.
James Shield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shield wants to clinch.#TD2#
Libat drives through with a takedown into guard.
Shield is wriggling around but Libat manages to pass to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVR#
Shield tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Libat has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Libat controlling his opponent. #T1#
Libat wants to control the pace but Shield is squirming around nicely.
Libat looking to control and managing it successfully.
Shield manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Shield looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Libat seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shield does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shield manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Shield keeping moving, preventing Libat from controlling successfully.
Shield is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shield tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Libat seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Shield is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Shield throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Libat escapes and throws Shield's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Shield tries to bench press Libat off him but Libat keeps the position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shield is trying to escape the position but Libat is controlling the position.
Libat scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Shield to see if he's OK.
Shield is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Libat wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Shield, who protects the arm well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shield wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Higanti Libat dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Libat avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Libat steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Shield shoots for a takedown but Libat saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Libat is trying to counter with his kicks.
Shield tries to clinch there but Libat circles away.
Shield fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Libat looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shield shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Libat but Libat pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Shield moves into range and clinches up with Libat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Libat has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shield after a bit of a struggle.
Libat tries for a takedown. No joy.
Libat is looking for a takedown.
James Shield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Higanti Libat.#T1#
Shield effectively controlling the action here.
Shield taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Shield is trying to pull guard but Libat turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Libat changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shield fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Shield looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Libat is fending him off so far but Shield persists. Nope, Libat circles away and we're back to standing.
And Libat responds with a good body kick, but Shield manages to step out the way in time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shield tries to clinch but Libat moves out of range.
Libat tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Shield throws a head kick but Libat moves out of range.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shield dives in and grabs Libat's left leg, looking for a takedown. Libat pushes down on Shield's head and hops out.
Libat avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shield.#TD2#
Libat closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Libat lands in his opponent's guard.
Shield is wriggling around but Libat manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
Libat seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Libat trying to control from half guard but Shield is working away.
Shield on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shield tries to get out of the position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Shield is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Libat pulls his head out easily.
Shield trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Libat manages to pass to mount!
Libat landing shots from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Libat looking to control but Shield is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Higanti Libat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Shield tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Libat manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And Libat responds with a good body kick, but Shield manages to step out the way in time.
Libat swats away the attempt to clinch by Shield.
Libat shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shield pinned against the cage. Shield gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shield shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Libat sprawls well. Libat wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shield gets slowly back to his feet.
James Shield is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shield with a lazy takedown attempt
and Libat counters with a series of strikes. Shield will be more careful next time no doubt.
Shield tries to clinch but Libat is having none of it.
Libat lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##CL#
Shield fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Libat, pushing him back against the cage.
Shield taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Shield is trying to drag Libat to the mat but Libat just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Shield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Libat has Shield pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shield manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Libat has picked Shield up - he's going for a ride! Libat dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Shield is not content to let Libat control the position.#T2#
Shield scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Libat manages to mount him!
Libat lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Libat has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shield flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Shield is in all sorts of trouble here.
Libat blocks Shield's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Shield is trying to escape the mount.
#T3#
Libat trying to control but Shield is having none of it.
Libat sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Libat can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shield is looking to escape. #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.
Shield is working to get back to half guard.
Libat can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shield is looking to escape.
Higanti Libat is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shield working to try and regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Higanti Libat comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Libat 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Higanti Libat! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 09, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Shield moves into range and clinches up with Amiga.
Shield wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Shield is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD#
Shield tightens his grip and picks Amiga up, before dumping him to the ground. Amiga manages to land in guard.
Amiga managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amiga is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Amiga keeping full guard, as Shield tries to pass.
Shield trying to control but Amiga is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Shield throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Shield moves into range and clinches up with Amiga.
Shield looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Amiga prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Shield tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shield misses with an elbow strike.
Shield tries to break free but Amiga pushes him back against the cage.
Shield wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Shield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Amiga is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shield is defending well.#BC2#
Amiga breaks from the clinch.
Shield shoots in and drives through. Amiga sprawls well.
Shield is breathing heavily.#T3#
Shield shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Amiga defends it nicely.
Shield fails with an attempt to clinch.
Amiga counters with a body kick.
Amiga lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
No luck for Shield with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
Amiga drives through with a takedown into Shield's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Amiga is standing up over Shield. Shield looks to escape but Amiga dives into side control.
#REVR#
Amiga lands a few punches from side control.#T4#
Shield wants to control but Amiga postures up.
Shield tries to bench press Amiga off him but Amiga keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shield tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU2#
Amiga decides to stand back up.
James Shield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Amiga fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Shield sprawls well initially but Amiga persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Shield tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Amiga manages to move to mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Agbay Amiga dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Amiga is defended easily by Shield.
Shield attempts a counter takedown but Amiga avoids it well and moves away.
James Shield is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shield scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Shield takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for Shield to work.
Amiga tries to score a body lock takedown but Shield shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T1#
Shield has had enough of the clinch but Amiga keeps him there for the moment.#TD#
Shield lands a takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Amiga working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shield doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Amiga is tightening it up a little... Shield has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Shield reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Shield taps out! Nice BJJ there by Amiga!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Agbay Amiga! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 06, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Shield instigates a clinch.
Mibangon goes for a takedown attempt but Shield pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shield. #TD#
Shield gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Shield is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mibangon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
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We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mibangon struggling a bit here.#T1#
Shield in side control, throwing shots but Mibangon defends. #SUB#
Shield working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Shield controls the position from side control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#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.
Shield working away.#SUB#
Shield tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mibangon is being controlled here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Mibangon shoots for a double leg takedown but Shield sprawls well. He's pushed Mibangon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shield looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mibangon is fending him off so far but Shield persists. Nope, Mibangon circles away and we're back to standing.
Shield darts in looking for a takedown but Mibangon gets double underhooks and turns Shield into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Shield. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Shield breaks the clinch.
Mibangon has a takedown stuffed.
A counter left hand to the body from Shield misses its target.#TD#
Shield closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mibangon to the mat! Mibangon manages to get full guard.
Shield sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mibangon is pulling down on Shield's head to control his posture. #T4#
Mibangon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mibangon is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shield stays in close to Mibangon's body and controls the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Shield dominated that round.
That's time! Shield's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Shield is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mibangon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck for Shield with that takedown attempt.
Shield is looking to clinch but Mibangon is avoiding it.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shield has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mibangon wants a takedown but no success here.
Mibangon is pressed up against the cage. Shield has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mibangon down to the mat. Mibangon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Shield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shield shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mibangon but Mibangon pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1#
Shield closes the distance but Mibangon moves to the side
and Mibangon counters with a body kick that stops Shield in his tracks momentarily.
Shield tries to clinch but Mibangon moves out of range.
Mibangon circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD#
Mibangon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Shield postures up and lands a big shot to Mibangon's brow.
Mibangon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shield is one step ahead there.
Mibangon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Shield has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mibangon is proving hard to escape from.
Shield throwing strikes but missing.
Shield is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Shield'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.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Shield shoots in but Mibangon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Shield wants to clinch up but Mibangon keeps it at a distance.
Mibangon thinks about the counter body kick.
Shield shoots in but Mibangon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And Mibangon responds with a good body kick, but Shield manages to step out the way in time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL#
Shield pushes Mibangon up against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Shield prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mibangon is looking for a takedown.
Mibangon prevents a takedown attempt there.
Shield is trying to break the clinch but Mibangon has him pressed against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shield wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Shield dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Shield misses with a takedown attempt - Mibangon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mibangon steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#CL#
Mibangon gets tackled into the cage by Shield. Shield maintains the clinch.
Shield trying to land knees to the body.
Mibangon is trying to drag Shield to the mat but Shield just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mibangon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shield gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shield tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T1#
Shield prevents the takedown attempt.
James Shield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Minatay Mibangon.
Shield has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mibangon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Shield is trying to push Mibangon away but Mibangon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mibangon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Shield with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mibangon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mibangon is working for takedown but Shield is calmly controlling the position for now.#T2##TD#
Shield manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Mibangon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Shield is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mibangon can do to turn this around?#ES#
Shield pushes Mibangon off and gets back to his feet.
Shield tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mibangon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A countering left hand to the body from Mibangon misses.
James Shield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Shield closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Mibangon gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Shield regains guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mibangon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shield looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mibangon puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Shield trying to control here.
#T3##ES#
Shield manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Mibangon keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Shield goes for a takedown attempt but Mibangon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Shield shoots in but Mibangon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No luck for Shield with that takedown attempt.
Mibangon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shield. #T4##TD2#
Mibangon drives through with a takedown into guard.
Shield is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Mibangon dives into side control.
#REVR#
Shield is trying to get back to half guard.
Minatay Mibangon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shield taking punishment in the form of punches.
James Shield is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mibangon scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Shield to see if he's OK.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Shield showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shield, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Shield! |
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