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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Shredder looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Backpack is fending him off so far but Shredder persists. Nope, Backpack circles away and we're back to standing.
Backpack is looking for a counter combo.
Backpack scores with a three punch combo!
Shredder fails with the takedown#KD#
and Backpack counters with a crisp one two that drops Shredder! Backpack thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Shredder to his feet! Shredder is in big trouble!#ROC#Shredder is rocked!
Backpack lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Shredder crumples to the floor! Backpack milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jack Backpack! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Rusev fails with a takedown attempt.
Shredder looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Rusev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shredder tries to avoid it but Rusev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shredder to the ground. Shredder escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Rusev shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rusev passes the guard and advances to mount!
Rusev postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Shredder looks a forlorn figure.
#CUT2#It looks like Scott Shredder has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rusev putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Rusev in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#ROC2#Shredder is rocked!
Rusev postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Shredder in real trouble here! The ref calls for Shredder to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Rusev! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Shredder has a takedown stuffed.
Bitok thinks about countering with a body kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shredder.
Bitok jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#TD2#
Shredder shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bitok manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Shredder looking to sit in guard and control but Bitok gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Shredder is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Shredder throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Shredder has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bitok can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1##SUB2#
Shredder looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bitok has picked Shredder up and slammed him! Shredder can't keep hold of the triangle and Bitok manages to pass to side control!
Shredder tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bitok wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bitok trying to control the action but Shredder is working from the bottom.
Shredder being controlled for a moment.
Shredder tries to bench press Bitok off him but Bitok keeps the position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shredder manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Bitok is defending against the submission attempts here by Shredder.
Shredder controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Shredder is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3#
Bitok wants to control but Shredder is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bitok is refusing to be controlled, as Shredder sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Bitok makes his way to full guard, as Shredder worked for a kimura.
Shredder trying to control the position from guard on top but Bitok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shredder postures up.
Bitok keeping moving, preventing Shredder from controlling successfully. #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.
Shredder throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bitok works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shredder trying to control the position from guard on top but Bitok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Shredder drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bitok dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Shredder looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Shredder looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Shredder throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Shredder looking for subs off his back but Bitok has passed one foot through into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Scott Shredder will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Shredder shoots for a double leg takedown but Bitok sprawls well. He's pushed Shredder's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bitok throws a quick counter kick to the body but Shredder avoids it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Shredder or perhaps it was just good defense by Bitok, which made it look bad.
Bitok is looking to counter with a body kick.
Bitok looks for the body kick but Shredder saw that one coming.
And Shredder tries to counter it with a takedown but Bitok pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Shredder has a takedown stuffed.
Kulata Bitok has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Shredder.
Shredder looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bitok is fending him off so far but Shredder persists. Nope, Bitok circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bitok enables Shredder to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bitok manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Shredder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shredder must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shredder is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Shredder working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shredder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bitok is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Shredder looking to sit in guard and control but Bitok gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Shredder manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bitok manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB2#
Shredder has gone for a leg lock! Bitok slips out almost immediately though and dives into Shredder's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Shredder looking for subs off his back but Bitok has passed one foot through into half guard.
Shredder moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
Shredder looking for a sweep. Not yet Shredder, not yet. #SUB2#
Shredder throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shredder wants to sweep here but Bitok controlling him for the moment.
Shredder is still trying to improve position.#T3##SUB2#
Shredder working for a triangle but Bitok defends it easily.
Bitok trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shredder looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bitok puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Shredder moves into full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shredder can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Shredder is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Shredder looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bitok passes into side control.
#T4#
Shredder is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bitok trying to control the position but Shredder is working away.
Shredder is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bitok's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shredder is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Scott Shredder will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Bitok'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#
Shredder is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bitok sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It appears Bitok was looking to counter with a kick there.
Shredder has a takedown stuffed.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shredder.
Kulata Bitok has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Shredder.
Shredder fails with a takedown attempt.
Bitok quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Bitok stuffs the takedown.
Bitok delivers a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shredder shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bitok as he avoids it easily.
Shredder shoots in looking for a takedown. Bitok tries to sprawl out of it but Shredder keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bitok manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bitok seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Shredder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Shredder shoots in for a takedown but Bitok shows good takedown defense.
It looked like Bitok was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shredder.
Shredder closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bitok circles away.
Shredder fails to land the takedown.
Shredder shoots in looking for a takedown. Bitok tries to sprawl out of it but Shredder keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bitok manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bitok appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Bitok as Shredder shoots in.#TD2#
Shredder looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bitok!#SUB2#
Shredder swings around for an armbar but Bitok sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Shredder's guard.
Shredder pulls Bitok in close to prevent any damage.
Bitok landing some decent shots from guard.
Scott Shredder is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Shredder is adopting a defensive guard.
Bitok stopping the sweep attempt from Shredder.
Shredder is adopting a defensive guard.
Bitok won't allow Shredder to sweep him here.
Scott Shredder has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Bitok wants to control from the top but Shredder keeps moving.
Shredder is controlling Bitok's posture.
Bitok trying to control but Shredder is working from the bottom.
Shredder controlling the position.
Shredder looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bitok is one step ahead there.
Shredder is pulling down on Bitok's head. It's preventing any offense from Bitok, at least for the moment.#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.
Let's hope that Shredder has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shredder misses with a takedown attempt
and Bitok counters with a nice kick to the body.
Shredder is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bitok sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Scott Shredder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bitok keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kulata Bitok has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shredder.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bitok shoots in but no luck this time.
Shredder closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bitok circles away.
Bitok stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bitok wants it to stay on the feet.
Bitok throws a big counter combination but Shredder scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulata Bitok showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Shredder 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Scott Shredder!
Scott Shredder seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Shredder looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sekera stuns Shredder with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shredder misses with a takedown #CL#
and Sekera moves into the clinch.
Shredder has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sekera avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pavel Sekera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Shredder.#BC#
Sekera breaks the clinch.
Shredder fails with the takedown.
Shredder gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sekera makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shredder dives in and grabs Sekera's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sekera pushes down on Shredder's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Sekera shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sekera showed some decent athleticism there.
Sekera moves nicely into side control.
Shredder really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sekera. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shredder is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Sekera advances nicely into full mount. #SUB#
Sekera has isolated one of Shredder's arms. Shredder looking to fight him off but Sekera twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pavel Sekera!
A victorious Pavel Sekera thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 19, 2023 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shredder is defended easily by Sekera.
Shredder throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sekera's waist but Sekera gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shredder off to one side.
Shredder dives in and grabs Sekera's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sekera pushes down on Shredder's head and hops out.
Pavel Sekera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Shredder.
Shredder with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Sekera counters by clinching up. #TD#
Sekera gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Sekera slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Sekera tries for a kimura but Shredder is defending well. #SUB#
Sekera tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A lull in the action here.#T1#
Sekera advances to full mount.
Shredder is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Sekera is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Shredder is surviving well by controlling Sekera's body position as best he can. #SUB#
Sekera has control of Shredder's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Shredder regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Shredder wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#SUB#
Shredder is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Sekera has the hooks in. Shredder is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Sekera passes his arm under Shredder's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Shredder taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pavel Sekera!
Our winner, Pavel Sekera, 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: Feb 13, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Shredder shoots in and gets a takedown into Jamie's guard.
Jamie wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Shredder manages to pass to side control. #REVR##SUB2#
Shredder seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Jamie is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Scott Shredder! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Shredder dives in for a single leg takedown but Rondon sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rondon tries a quick counter leg kick but Shredder is wise to it.
Rondon prevents a takedown attempt there.
Shredder goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rondon prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Shredder. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Rondon works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Rondon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Rondon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rondon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Shredder tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rondon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shredder gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Shredder is looking to improve his position but Rondon isn't that keen on the idea.
Shredder knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rondon on the ground.#T1#
Shredder is working hard here to advance position.
Shredder on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shredder tries to get out of the position.
Rondon moves to back control. #SUB2#
Rondon looking for the choke but no joy.
Shredder tries to escape but Rondon has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Rondon not allowing Shredder to control his hands. #SUB2#
Rondon is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Shredder has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Rondon has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Shredder taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Rondon doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jose Rondon! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1132 Round 4
Date: Jan 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Spud throws a nice looking combination but Shredder bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Spud slaps away a takedown attempt from Shredder, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Spud leaves Shredder with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shredder throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Spud's waist but Spud gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shredder off to one side.
Slaw Spud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Shredder.
A combination from Spud does no damage.
Spud fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shredder on the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Scott Shredder has been cut.#TD2#
Shredder is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Spud's half guard.#SUB2#
Spud is defending against the submission attempts here by Shredder.
Shredder tries to pass to full mount but Spud defends it. #SUB2#
Shredder is working for a kimura but Spud is defending it quite comfortably.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spud looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Shredder looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Shredder has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Spud defend it? Shredder steps over the head and cranks it - Spud is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Shredder!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Scott Shredder! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1132 Round 3
Date: Jan 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Bec misses with a hook.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shredder.
Bec throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD2#
Bec tries to sprawl but Shredder drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Shredder tries to pass to full mount but Bec defends it. #SUB2#
Shredder is working for a kimura but Bec is defending it quite comfortably.
Bec is looking to control Shredder's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bec avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Shredder is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bec has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Shredder wants to work for an arm triangle but Bec is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T1##SUB2#
Shredder is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bec is just riding it out for now. Shredder eventually gives up the hold.
Bec wants to improve his position but Shredder is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Shredder is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Bec is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Scott Shredder! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1132 Round 2
Date: Jan 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Shredder with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sirah counters with a head kick. That will keep Shredder thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Shredder goes for a double leg but Sirah avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sirah continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Shredder shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sirah napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sirah manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Shredder looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sirah is trying to control. Shredder wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Shredder trying to control from the bottom.
Shredder tries to roll over but Sirah keeps him under control.#SUB#
Sirah is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Sirah is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sirah throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Sirah is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shredder defends it well. #SUB2#
Shredder looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Shredder gets full guard.#SUB2#
Shredder throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sirah wants to pass the guard but Shredder is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Sirah avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sirah tries to free his leg and advance position but Shredder is retaining full guard.
Sirah wants to control from the top but Shredder keeps moving. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Shredder had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sirah defends it easily.#SUB2#
Sirah is sitting in close to Shredder's body. Shredder has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Sirah is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Sirah is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Shredder.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Scott Shredder! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1132 Round 1
Date: Jan 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Shredder takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shredder shoots in looking for a takedown. Ravena tries to sprawl out of it but Shredder keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ravena manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ravena stuffs the takedown.
Ravena could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#CL#
Ravena closes the distance and clinches.
Ravena gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shredder.
Lukas Ravena has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Shredder.
Shredder goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ravena prevents it.
#TD#
Ravena has clasped his hands together around Shredder's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Shredder tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ravena wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ravena trying to control the action but Shredder is working from the bottom. #SU#
Ravena decides to stand up, so the ref orders Shredder to his feet.
Shredder shoots in for a takedown but Ravena shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Ravena is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Shredder's half guard.#T1#
Shredder is looking for a sweep. Ravena is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shredder is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Shredder actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Shredder looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shredder tries to get to full guard but Ravena has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Shredder is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ravena pulls his head out easily.
Shredder tries to roll over but Ravena keeps him under control.#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.
Ravena wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shredder keeps working. #SUB2#
Shredder looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shredder is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ravena wants to control but Shredder is keeping him busy.
Shredder wants to get back to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shredder can do anything to dispel that myth.
Shredder gets full guard.#T3##SU#
Ravena gets to his feet - Shredder follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Shredder throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ravena tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Shredder is in Ravena's guard.
Shredder stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ravena swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Shredder thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ravena might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Shredder drops back looking for a leg! Ravena is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ravena manages to kick Shredder off! Shredder jumps back into Ravena's guard. #SUB2#
Shredder drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ravena dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Ravena is pushing down on Shredder's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shredder is fighting to maintain full guard but Ravena has managed to sneak the leg through.#T4#
Ravena passes to side control.
Shredder tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ravena wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SU#
Ravena decides to stand back up.
Ravena tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shredder swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Shredder gets a takedown into half guard.
Ravena manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Shredder keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shredder drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ravena gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Shredder is looking to take this one to the mat.
Shredder is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ravena gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Shredder wants a takedown but no success here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lukas Ravena dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Ravena gets caught napping as Shredder dives in and scores a takedown. Ravena manages to retain guard.
Shredder looking to pass the guard.
Ravena throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Ravena preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shredder must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ravena is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shredder slips nicely into half guard.
Lukas Ravena overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Shredder is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shredder wants to pass the guard but Ravena is defending well.
Ravena is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shredder can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Shredder is working for a submission of some sort.
Shredder wants to free his trapped foot but Ravena is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Shredder trying to control the action but Ravena is working from the bottom.
Shredder wants to pass to mount but Ravena is defending the position. #SUB2#
Shredder is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ravena doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shredder.
Ravena is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shredder's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shredder's back!#T2#
You can see the frustration on Shredder's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Shredder manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ravena's guard. Nice work there by Shredder.
Shredder is fighting to break Ravena's control of his arms but Ravena is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ravena looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shredder sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ravena's guard. #SUB2#
Shredder is working for a submission of some sort.
Shredder tries to pass to full mount but Ravena defends it.
Ravena is staying active underneath Shredder, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3##SUB2#
Shredder wants to work for an arm triangle but Ravena is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Shredder is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Shredder is trying to work for a kimura but Ravena is defending well.
#SUB2#
Shredder is looking for a kimura but Ravena is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shredder to get the leverage.
Shredder trying to control from half guard but Ravena is working away. #SUB2#
Shredder is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Shredder is trying to work for a kimura but Ravena is defending well.
#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.#SUB2#
Shredder is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ravena sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Shredder is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ravena sees it coming and defends easily.
Ravena is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shredder trying to control the action but Ravena is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shredder is taking a breather. Ravena says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Ravena is defending against the submission attempts here by Shredder.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Shredder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ravena's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Shredder tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ravena swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Shredder looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ravena wriggles free and stands up. #TD#
Ravena scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shredder is looking for a sweep.
Shredder looks to move to half guard but instead Ravena has passed into mount! Damn!
Shredder is looking to get to half guard.#T1#
Ravena wants to control the pace but Shredder is squirming around nicely.
Shredder can't escape the position.
Shredder sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T2##SU#
Ravena escapes and gets back to his feet. #CL#
Ravena clinches.
Ravena is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Shredder is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lukas Ravena has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Shredder.
Shredder is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ravena pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Shredder is looking to take this one to the mat.
Shredder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ravena gets underhooks to prevent Shredder's takedown attempt.
#TD#
Ravena lands a takedown into guard.
#SUB2#
Shredder looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Shredder looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ravena has picked Shredder up and slammed him! Shredder can't keep hold of the triangle and Ravena manages to pass to side control!#T3#
Shredder is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SU#
Ravena decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD#
Ravena 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.#SUB2#
Shredder has his foot on Ravena's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ravena works his way back into a safe position though.
Ravena passes Shredder's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Shredder tries to get to full guard but Ravena has control of the leg. #T4#
Ravena seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shredder does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Shredder looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shredder regains full guard. Nicely done. #SU#
Ravena gets to his feet. Shredder looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2#
Shredder shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ravena napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB2#
Shredder is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Ravena looks calm but he's in trouble here. Shredder gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Ravena is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Shredder lets go of the hold and Ravena can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Scott Shredder! |
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