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Event:
DMMA 396: Bjorkman v Karter
Date: Feb 23, 2025 |
#R1#
Dotson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2#It looks like Henry Shorts has been cut.#TD#
Shorts is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dotson's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shorts is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
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. Shorts connects with a nice short shot to Dotson's temple.
Shorts takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dotson is trying to stand up here but Shorts is controlling him well.
Dotson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Shorts scores with a couple of nice shots.
Shorts is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shorts lands strikes from half guard.
Shorts is controlling the pace.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Shorts lands a nice short elbow.
Shorts is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dotson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Shorts has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1#
Shorts is taking a breather. Dotson 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.
We've been hearing that Shorts has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Dotson taking some punishment here, with Shorts in his half guard.
Shorts is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Shorts tries to pass to full mount but Dotson defends it.
Shorts trying to control the pace.
Dotson pushes Shorts off looking to stand but Shorts dives back in and keeps control.
Shorts lands strikes from half guard.
Dotson wants to get back to his feet.
Shorts scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T2#
Shorts wants to take a breather but Dotson is having none of it.
Dotson taking some punishment here, with Shorts in his half guard.
Dotson tries to kick Shorts off but Shorts keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Shorts working over Dotson with some ground and pound. Dotson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dotson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Shorts scores with a couple of nice shots.#ROC#Dotson is rocked!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shorts tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dotson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dotson is still in real trouble! Can Shorts finish him?#ES2#
Dotson kicks off Shorts and gets to his feet.
Dotson seems to have recovered his senses.
Dotson throws a right hand that Shorts ducks under and follows up with a left that Shorts also avoids with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Shorts fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dotson to the ground. Shorts is now in Dotson's guard.
Shorts chips away with some ground and pound.
Shorts postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Shorts stands up over Dotson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dotson keeping moving, preventing Shorts from controlling successfully.
Shorts chips away with some ground and pound.
Shorts is in close to Dotson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Shorts lands a couple of digs.#T3#
Shorts engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Shorts won't allow Dotson to get back to his feet.
Shorts working some strikes from top position.
Shorts lands a couple of digs.
Dotson keeping moving, preventing Shorts from controlling successfully.
Dotson wants to stand and escape but Shorts is having none of it.
Shorts postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've been informed that Dotson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Dotson keeping moving, preventing Shorts from controlling successfully.
Dotson is looking to stand up but Shorts isn't so interested in that idea.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Shorts's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Shorts lands a couple of digs.
Shorts scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Shorts's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Shorts drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shorts jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #ES2#
Dotson manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC2#
Dotson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dotson misses with a series of wild punches.
Shorts has his takedown stuffed
and Dotson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dotson misses with a few strikes there.
Shorts drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dotson sprawls and moves away.#TD2#
Dotson feints and as Shorts raises his hands in defense, Dotson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Shorts is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##ES2#
Dotson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Dotson misses with a double jab.
#TD#
Shorts shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dotson is trying to defend but Shorts finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dotson is not content to let Shorts control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Shorts dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Henry Shorts's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Dotson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shorts.
Dotson throws a lazy right hand but Shorts sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shorts shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wayne Dotson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dotson misses with a series of wild punches.
Sloppy strikes from Dotson. Those never looked like landing.
Wayne Dotson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shorts avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shorts will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dotson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dotson fails to land with a series of punches.
Dotson misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shorts walks into a left hand.
Shorts is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dotson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Shorts. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Shorts closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Shorts lands in his opponent's guard.
Dotson kicks Shorts off and gets to his feet. #T1#
Dotson fails to land with a series of punches.
#TD#
Shorts shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dotson is trying to defend but Shorts finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shorts seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Shorts takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Shorts lands with a punch from half guard.
Dotson wants to get back to his feet.
Shorts seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Shorts working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Shorts uses his free foot to push down on Dotson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dotson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dotson is trying to stand.
Shorts lands a big shot there that rocks Dotson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Shorts content just to control the position here.
Shorts is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Dotson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#T2#
Shorts loads up with a big shot that hurts Dotson! He's pulled Shorts in close but Shorts has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Dotson survive? More strikes from Shorts and Dotson is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Henry Shorts!
After winning the bout, Henry Shorts thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
DMMA 387: Hanma v Cabrazzi
Date: Jan 25, 2025 |
#R1#
Shorts shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Skoog defends it nicely.
Skoog slaps away a takedown attempt from Shorts, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Shorts shoots in for a double leg but Skoog sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jimmy Skoog has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Shorts.
A jab from Skoog misses.
Shorts drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Skoog defends it well.
Shorts with a lazy takedown attempt
and Skoog counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Skoog falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Shorts counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Skoog is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Shorts presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Skoog lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shorts tries to pull guard but Skoog won't allow it.
Shorts fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Shorts is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Skoog pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Skoog is working Shorts over against the cage.
Skoog scores with a shoulder strike.
Shorts jumps guard but Skoog turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Shorts's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Skoog is working Shorts over against the cage.#TD2#
Shorts wants the takedown. Skoog is fighting it off but Shorts persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Skoog's guard against the cage.
Shorts looks winded!
Shorts is looking to work some ground and pound but Skoog has wrist control.
Shorts stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Skoog swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skoog controls Shorts momentarily but Shorts frees himself.
Shorts postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shorts has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Skoog working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shorts doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shorts manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Skoog trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Skoog is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shorts defends well.
Shorts controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Shorts throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Skoog works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shorts advances to half guard.
Skoog's coaches at The Tank Factory have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Skoog is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Shorts scores with a couple of nice shots.
Shorts tries to pass to full mount but Skoog defends it.
Shorts is nestled in close to Skoog, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Shorts working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Skoog is looking for a sweep. Shorts is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Skoog is trying to maintain the position but Shorts is very close to passing his half guard.
Ground and pound from Shorts.
Skoog wants to control but Shorts is keeping busy.
Shorts lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3#
Skoog on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Skoog keeping control of the position.
Skoog is trying to control but can't.
Shorts prevents Skoog from improving his position.
Skoog blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shorts.
Shorts sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Skoog defending well though.
Skoog gets full guard.
Shorts lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Shorts is in close to Skoog's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Shorts working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Shorts lands a couple of digs.
Shorts distracts Skoog with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Shorts trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shorts scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
Skoog working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shorts.
Shorts wants to pass the guard but Skoog is keeping the position.
Skoog looking to control but Shorts passes into half guard.
Shorts is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Skoog has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shorts is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Shorts is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Skoog defends it well.
Skoog wants to control but Shorts is keeping busy and won't allow it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Shorts working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#SUB2#
Shorts is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Skoog has hold of Shorts's hands but Shorts slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Henry Shorts will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Skoog cracks Shorts with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#TD2#
Shorts scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Skoog manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Shorts keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Skoog is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Skoog.
Skoog lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shorts fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Shorts is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Skoog pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Skoog lands with a light punch inside.
Skoog lands a shot to the body.
Shorts looking for a takedown.
Jimmy Skoog has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Shorts.
Skoog stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short left from Skoog.
Skoog lands a body punch.
Skoog working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC#Shorts is rocked!
Shorts is breathing heavily.
Skoog lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shorts is still on wobbly legs! Can Skoog finish him?
Skoog unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Shorts! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Skoog is unloading with more strikes now! Shorts drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Skoog!
A determined Jimmy Skoog didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it! |
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Event:
UCF 94: Chuck v Bolkvadze
Date: Dec 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Shorts shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Manteiga sprawls well. Manteiga wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shorts gets slowly back to his feet.
Shorts walks into a left hand.
Manteiga throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Shorts counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Manteiga pushes Shorts off and gets back to his feet.
Manteiga bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shorts's head.
Shorts fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Shorts shoots in for a double leg but Manteiga sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Shorts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shorts checks a leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Shorts or perhaps it was just good defense by Manteiga, which made it look bad.
Shorts shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Manteiga pinned against the cage. Manteiga gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shorts moves out of range of the strikes.
Manteiga scores with a jab. Shorts acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Manteiga throws a looping overhand right but Shorts ducks down to avoid it.
Manteiga misses with a low kick.
Manteiga attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Shorts tries for a takedown but Manteiga sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Shorts fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Manteiga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shorts manages to avoid it.
Shorts fails with a takedown attempt.
Manteiga looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Manteiga misses with an uppercut.
Manteiga misses with a hook.
Shorts tries to counter with a takedown but Manteiga is quick to defend against it.
Marcos Manteiga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Shorts.
Shorts shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shorts will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shorts fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
Manteiga leaves Shorts with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shorts doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shorts takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Manteiga chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Manteiga looks to land a body kick but Shorts moved away.
Shorts feinted with a counter takedown.
Shorts fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Manteiga is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Shorts closes this distance looking for a takedown but Manteiga circles away.
Shorts walks into a straight right hand from Manteiga.
Manteiga misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Shorts counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Shorts content to control rather than advance.
Shorts wants to take a breather but Manteiga is having none of it. #T4##ES2#
Manteiga kicks Shorts off and gets back to his feet.
Shorts looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manteiga cracks Shorts with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#ROC2#Shorts is rocked!
Shorts gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Marcos Manteiga!
Our winner, Marcos Manteiga, 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:
UCF 86: Boxeri v Hardman
Date: Nov 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dyer.
Dyer swings for the body but Shorts moves out of range.
Dyer throws a body punch but Shorts moves out of range.
Shorts drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dyer defends it well.
Dyer throws a jab but it's blocked by Shorts.
Dyer lands a nice looking body shot.
Stephen Dyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shorts avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shorts shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dyer as he avoids it easily.
Dyer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shorts fails with the takedown
and Dyer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Shorts shoots in and gets a takedown into Dyer's guard.
Dyer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dyer has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dyer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shorts. #T1#
Shorts is looking to advance position but Dyer has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Shorts is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Shorts wants to control but Dyer is having none of it.
Shorts is looking to improve his position but Dyer isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shorts holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Dyer tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Shorts is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dyer thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Dyer looking to control but Shorts is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dyer looking to finish with strikes here!
#T2#
Shorts is looking to improve his position but Dyer isn't that keen on the idea.
Dyer thowing shots but they're missing.
Shorts is trying desperately to improve position.
Dyer tries to control but Shorts wriggling away.
Shorts sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Shorts moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dyer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shorts is adopting a defensive guard.
Dyer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shorts works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shorts is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Shorts throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Shorts 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.
Dyer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Shorts working over Dyer with some ground and pound. Dyer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dyer is staying active underneath Shorts, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Shorts drops an elbow to the side of Dyer's head.
Shorts slips a nice elbow through Dyer's hands, connecting with Dyer's forehead.
Dyer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Shorts scores with a couple of nice shots.
Shorts working Dyer over with strikes.
Shorts throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dyer is trying to stand up here but Shorts is controlling him well.
Shorts with the ground and pound but Dyer uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Dyer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shorts.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Shorts working his ground and pound in the gym.
Shorts trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shorts content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Stephen Dyer will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Shorts shoots in for a takedown but Dyer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Shorts closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dyer quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Shorts is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dyer is trying to stand.
Shorts is stalling here. Dyer is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Shorts seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Dyer has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Shorts defending against the ground and pound.
Shorts regains half guard.
Shorts tries to get to full guard but Dyer has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Shorts regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Dyer.
Shorts trying to control the position.
#T1#
Dyer controlling from the top position.
Shorts working a defensive guard here.
Dyer throwing strikes from guard but Shorts blocks nicely.
Shorts looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dyer chips away with some ground and pound.
Shorts is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shorts is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dyer wants to control from the top but Shorts keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dyer sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shorts tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dyer defends well and Shorts ends up having to push Dyer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dyer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shorts moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shorts.
Stephen Dyer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Shorts.
Shorts walks into a jab.
Stephen Dyer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3##TD2#
Shorts throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dyer was covering up waiting for the punch and Shorts finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Shorts trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dyer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shorts.
Dyer keeping moving, preventing Shorts from controlling successfully.
Shorts scoring with some ground and pound.
Dyer wants to stand but Shorts is controlling the position.
Shorts looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Shorts works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4#
Dyer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Shorts looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dyer with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dyer is looking to improve his position.
Shorts not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Shorts is looking to take a break and control but Dyer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dyer wants to get back to his feet.
Shorts wants to take a breather but Dyer is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dyer is trying to stand up here but Shorts is controlling him well.
Shorts throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Henry Shorts will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Dyer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shorts avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Dyer closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from Dyer - that landed with a thud.
Dyer lands a left hand.
Dyer lands with a right to the head.
Shorts can't get the takedown.
Dyer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dyer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dyer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dyer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shorts has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dyer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
I was talking to Dyer's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dyer.
Dyer presses Shorts against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shorts takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dyer lands a body shot.
Dyer lands a body shot.
Dyer has Shorts pushed against the cage.#BC#
Dyer breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Dyer cracks a nice hook into Shorts's ribs.
Dyer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shorts misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stephen Dyer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Shorts.
Dyer lands a body shot.
Dyer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shorts can do to turn this around?
Dyer connects with a body shot that sends Shorts's belly button to the back.
Shorts shoots in but Dyer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dyer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shorts was well out of range. Poor timing from Dyer.
Dyer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dyer lands with a good body shot.
Dyer lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Dyer lands with a straight right. Shorts didn't see that one coming.#ROC#Shorts is rocked!
Shorts with a poor takedown
and Dyer counters with a huge left! Shorts is in big trouble! He's backing up but Dyer isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Shorts from any more damage. A dominating finish by Dyer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stephen Dyer! |
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Event:
UCF 65: Casbon v Boytsov
Date: Sep 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Shorts ducks under a wild hook from Yksi.
Yksi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Shorts counters with a single leg into guard. Yksi didn't expect that.
Yksi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yksi controlling the position.#SUB#
Shorts thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Shorts postures up in Yksi's guard and throws a big left but Yksi blocks it.
Shorts trying to control but Yksi is working from the bottom.
Yksi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shorts trying to control but Yksi is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shorts trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shorts scoring with punches to the head and body.
Shorts trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Yksi manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yksi 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.
Shorts has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1#
Shorts looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yksi is one step ahead there.
Shorts lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Shorts connects with a couple of short punches.
Shorts with a flurry of punches that miss.
Yksi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Yksi working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Yksi trying to control the pace. #T2#
Shorts tries to get to full guard but Yksi has control of the leg.
Yksi is thwarting Shorts's attempts to control the position.
Yksi prevents Shorts from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yksi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Yksi is thwarting Shorts's attempts to control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T3#
Shorts tries to get to full guard but Yksi has control of the leg.
Shorts is working hard here to advance position.
Shorts is trying to control but can't.
Shorts is looking to improve his position.
Shorts is trying is best to control the position here.
Yksi is keen to just control but Shorts is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD#
Shorts fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Yksi sprawls well initially but Shorts persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Shorts thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Yksi is not content to let Shorts control the position.
Shorts missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Shorts scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Yksi is trying to get back to full guard.
Shorts wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yksi keeps working.
Shorts looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Yksi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shorts throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Yksi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shorts.
Shorts looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Yksi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Shorts trying to mount his opponent but Yksi defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Shorts dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Shorts shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yksi pinned against the cage. Yksi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shorts shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shorts avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shorts fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Shorts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shorts.
Shorts shoots in for a takedown but Yksi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shorts closes the distance and clinches up with Yksi, looking for a takedown. Shorts pushes Yksi against the cage but Yksi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shorts takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CUT2#It looks like Henry Shorts has been cut.
Shorts avoids the body shot from Yksi.
#KD2#
Yksi cracks Shorts with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Shorts looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Yksi finish him?
#ROC2#Shorts is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yksi is stalking Shorts. Shorts circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Yksi, and it's lights out! Shorts really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Projekti Yksi!
Projekti Yksi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
UCF 57: Berishvili v Schnitzer
Date: Aug 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Shorts shoots for a takedown but Pearce saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pearce throws a big counter combination but Shorts scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Shorts fails with a takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Pearce misses the target.
Horrible takedown attempt by Shorts or perhaps it was just good defense by Pearce, which made it look bad.
Pearce was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kashton Pearce has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Shorts.
Shorts shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pearce as he avoids it easily.
Pearce is looking to counter punch.
Shorts looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pearce is fending him off so far but Shorts persists. Nope, Pearce circles away and we're back to standing.
A quick step to the side and Pearce tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearce leaves Shorts with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It looked like Pearce wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shorts with a poor takedown #KD#
and Pearce counters with a crisp one two that drops Shorts! Pearce thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Shorts to his feet! Shorts is in big trouble!#ROC#Shorts is rocked!
Shorts doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pearce counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kashton Pearce!
After the fight, Kashton Pearce was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
UCF 47: Santoro v Galvarino II
Date: Jul 13, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Jones gets a takedown into half guard.
Shorts is refusing to be controlled, as Jones sits in half guard.
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. Jones connects with a nice short shot to Shorts's temple.
Shorts keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Shorts is staying active underneath Jones, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jones winds up and cracks Shorts with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Shorts keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Shorts manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shorts looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shorts working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shorts works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Shorts.
Jones is fighting to break Shorts's control of his arms but Shorts is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jones stands up over Shorts, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shorts is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Shorts from controlling successfully.
Shorts works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shorts thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
Shorts wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Jones is looking to control Shorts's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jones avoid being mounted?
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
Jones's coaches at Shut Up & Train! have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Jones is trying to maintain the position but Shorts is very close to passing his half guard.
Shorts is looking to advance position but Jones won't allow it. #SUB#
Jones actively working from the bottom here.
Shorts is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Shorts is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
Shorts lands strikes from half guard.#T3#
Shorts lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Shorts has control of the leg.
Shorts is keen to just control but Jones is a slippery customer.
Shorts not doing much here.
Jones trying to control here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Shorts working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shorts is nestled in close to Jones, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Shorts working the head and body with strikes.
Jones wants to control but Shorts is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Shorts winds up and cracks Jones with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Jones is defending against the submission attempts here by Shorts.
#T4#
Shorts is nestled in close to Jones, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Shorts working over Jones with some ground and pound. Jones looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Jones has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Shorts escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Shorts!
Shorts wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shorts cracks Jones with a big right hand but Jones just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Jones taking punishment in the form of punches.
Shorts scoring with punches and elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Shorts dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shorts is defended easily by Jones.
Jones looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shorts moves out of range of the body kick from Jones.
Shorts tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Shorts shoots in but no luck this time.
Shorts tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jones defends well and Shorts ends up having to push Jones into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Black Beast Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Shorts.#CL#
Jones moves into the clinch successfully.
Shorts blocks the elbow strike.
Shorts wants to take the fight to the mat but Jones manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jones is pressed up against the cage. Shorts has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jones down to the mat. Jones avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shorts shoots in but no luck this time.
Jones changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Shorts changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Shorts manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Shorts circles away.
Shorts will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shorts shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
Jones swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Jones looks to throw the jab but Shorts is out of range.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shorts moves away.
Shorts shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jones throws a hook but Shorts blocks it.
Shorts shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
Shorts checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Jones as Shorts shoots in.
Jones throws a low kick, looking for Shorts's leg but Shorts calmly moves out of range.
Shorts fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Shorts uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shorts swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones tried to score with a low kick but Shorts checks it.
Nice defenses there by Shorts.
Shorts with the counter takedown but Jones avoids it easily.#T2#
Jones tries to clinch up.
Jones is looking to land body kicks.
Shorts shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jones closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Shorts counters with a takedown into side control.
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!#SUB2#
Shorts wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jones, who protects the arm well.
Jones can't do much from the bottom here.
Shorts tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Shorts landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T3#
Jones is trying to get back to half guard.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Shorts drags him back down.
Shorts has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shorts trying to control the position but Jones is working away.
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shorts lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Jones down.
Shorts is chipping away with strikes.
Jones is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Shorts wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Jones's face as Shorts controls the position. #T4#
Jones is trying to get back to half guard.
Shorts cracks Jones with an elbow. That is naaassty.
You can see the frustration on Jones's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jones taking punishment in the form of punches.
#ROC2#Jones is rocked!
Shorts scores with a couple of short elbows.
Oh Jones is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shorts cracks Jones with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Shorts immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Jones is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Shorts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Shorts!
Our winner, Henry Shorts, 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:
UCF 36: Hunter v LaFleur
Date: Jun 08, 2024 |
#R1#
Shorts shoots for a takedown but Buddha saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Buddha went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Shorts shoots in for a takedown but Buddha shows good takedown defense.
Shorts keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Buddha. Shorts does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shorts takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shorts's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Buddha connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shorts scrambles back to his feet.
Buddha lands with a hook. Shorts tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Shorts fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Buddha avoids it really well and circles away.
Jab Buddha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Shorts.#TD2#
Shorts shoots in and bounces Buddha off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Buddha has his feet on Shorts's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shorts avoids the body shot from Buddha.
#T1#
Shorts fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Buddha is looking to clinch but Shorts is avoiding it.
#TD2#
Shorts shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Buddha napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Buddha throws Shorts to one side and escapes!
Buddha looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shorts shoots in and drives through. Buddha sprawls well.
It looked like Buddha wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shorts shoots for a double leg takedown but Buddha sprawls well. He's pushed Shorts's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Shorts 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shorts trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shorts being controlled here momentarily.
Shorts trying to control the position from guard on top but Buddha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Buddha tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Buddha is trying to keep Shorts in close.
#T2#
Buddha controlling Shorts's posture.
Shorts missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shorts trying to control the position from guard on top but Buddha 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shorts passes Buddha's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Shorts sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Buddha defending well though.
Shorts has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shorts controlling the action here.
Shorts is thwarting Buddha's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Shorts controlling the pace.
Shorts throwing shots but Buddha is blocking nicely.
Shorts thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Buddha's head.
Buddha is trying to maintain the position but Shorts is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shorts throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Still in half guard, Shorts seems content to control.
Buddha trying to control here.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Buddha misses with a body shot
#TD2#
and Shorts counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Shorts.
Buddha manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shorts manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Shorts tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Shorts manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Buddha manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Shorts wants to control from the top but Buddha keeps moving.
Buddha looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shorts is one step ahead there.
Buddha lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Buddha wants to get up but he can't break Shorts's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Buddha won't allow Shorts to sweep him here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shorts has control of Buddha's left arm, preventing Buddha from doing any damage.
Buddha tries to stand but Shorts is controlling from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jab Buddha dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Buddha as Shorts shoots in.
Buddha throws a body punch but Shorts moves out of range. #TD2#
Shorts manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Buddha on his heels. He'll look to pass Buddha's guard now, I'm sure.
Buddha pulls Shorts in close to his closed guard and prevents Shorts from doing any damage or advancing position.
Shorts scoring with punches to the head and body.
Buddha keeping full guard, as Shorts tries to pass.
Shorts with a nice head shot there.
Henry Shorts has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shorts lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shorts throws a big elbow that misses.
Buddha is trying to keep Shorts in close.
Shorts scoring with some ground and pound.
Buddha has momentary wrist control but Shorts slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
Shorts throws a big right hand that misses.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Shorts working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Shorts is working Buddha over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Buddha wants to sweep here but Shorts controlling him for the moment.
Shorts scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Buddha utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Buddha controls Shorts momentarily but Shorts frees himself.
Buddha wants to sweep but no luck.
Shorts postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Buddha controls Shorts momentarily but Shorts frees himself.
Shorts trying to control the position from guard on top but Buddha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shorts in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shorts landing with the ground and pound. #T2#
Buddha can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shorts controls the pace.
Shorts trying to control the position from guard on top but Buddha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shorts throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Buddha works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shorts with a nice head shot there.
Shorts won't allow Buddha to sweep him here.
Buddha has momentary wrist control but Shorts slips an elbow through the middle.
Buddha is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shorts is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Buddha pulls Shorts in to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Shorts looking to sit in guard and control but Buddha gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T3#
Shorts looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shorts has Buddha pulled in close to control his posture.
Shorts wants to sweep but no luck.
Shorts looking to control.
#SU#
Buddha gets to his feet. Shorts looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Shorts tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Buddha defends well and Shorts ends up having to push Buddha into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Buddha connects with a looping right hand.
Buddha tries to close the distance and clinch but Shorts swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Buddha connects with a single shot there.
Jab by Buddha.
Buddha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shorts was well out of range. Poor timing from Buddha.
Buddha misses the shot to the body.
Shorts drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Buddha defends it well.#T4#
Buddha lands with an overhand left.
Shorts ducks under a wild hook from Buddha.
Shorts with the counter takedown but Buddha avoids it easily.
Buddha throws a shot from downtown. Shorts moves away and avoids it.
Buddha throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Buddha digs a good body shot into Shorts's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buddha doesn't manage to clinch there - Shorts circles away.
Jab Buddha is winning the standup battle so far.
Buddha missing with a left hand there. Shorts was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shorts feints the counter takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shorts.
Jab Buddha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Shorts.
Buddha is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Buddha scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice shot lands for Buddha.#ROC#Shorts is rocked!
Buddha lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Shorts up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Buddha from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Shorts's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jab Buddha!
Jab Buddha very nearly forgot to thank 30th Century Beer Store amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
UCF 22: Hanma v Chai Jr
Date: Apr 27, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Shorts shoots in and bounces Singer off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Shorts prevents Singer from getting back to his feet.
Shorts lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Singer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Shorts is controlling him.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Shorts's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Shorts throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shorts accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shorts with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shorts postures up in Singer's guard and throws a big left but Singer blocks it.
Shorts stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Singer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shorts has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Shorts is looking to work some ground and pound but Singer has wrist control.
Singer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shorts. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shorts is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Shorts loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shorts trying to control but Singer is working from the bottom.
Shorts throwing strikes from guard but Singer blocks nicely.
Shorts scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Shorts postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shorts tries to free his leg and advance position but Singer is retaining full guard.
Shorts working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shorts trying to control the position from guard on top but Singer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Singer wants to stand up but Shorts is controlling him.
Shorts loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Singer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've been hearing that Shorts has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Shorts pushing down on Singer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Shorts trying to control from half guard but Singer is working away.
Shorts throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shorts working over Singer with some ground and pound. Singer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Shorts lands a nice short elbow.
Singer is trying to stand.
Shorts throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Singer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Singer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shorts.
Singer felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Shorts missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Shorts throwing shots but Singer is blocking nicely.
Shorts working Singer over with strikes.
Shorts not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Shorts thows a huge punch but Singer dodges it nicely.
Shorts missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Shorts scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Shorts thows a huge punch but Singer dodges it nicely.
Shorts seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Shorts landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Shorts not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Shorts throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Shorts sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Singer defending well though.
Singer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Shorts scores with a couple of nice shots.
Singer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shorts.
Shorts seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Singer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shorts not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
Singer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shorts.
Shorts landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Shorts working Singer over with strikes.
Shorts is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Singer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Shorts scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Shorts throws a strike but Singer avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shorts loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shorts loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shorts is in close to Singer's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Singer wants to get back to his feet but Shorts is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Shorts scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Shorts dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Singer wants to clinch.
Singer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shorts swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shorts looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Shorts looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Shorts looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Shorts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shorts.#CUT2#It looks like Henry Shorts has been cut.
Singer throws a shot from downtown. Shorts moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shorts is defended easily by Singer.#T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shorts.
Shorts fails to land the takedown.
Shorts shoots for a takedown but Singer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Singer! But no joy.
Shorts fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
As Shorts backs off Singer throws a huge counter combo but Shorts manages to avoid it all.
Shorts fails to land the takedown.
Shorts shoots for a takedown but Singer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Shorts fails with a takedown attempt.
Singer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Singer throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Shorts counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Singer keeping moving, preventing Shorts from controlling successfully.
Shorts lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Shorts's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Shorts lands a couple of elbows.
Shorts throwing strikes from guard but Singer blocks nicely.
Shorts postures up and lands a big shot to Singer's brow.
Singer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shorts.
Shorts is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Singer can do to turn this around?
Singer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shorts postures up and lands a big shot to Singer's brow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shorts is working Singer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
Shorts cracks Singer with a solid left hand.
Singer wants to stand up but Shorts is controlling him.
Shorts trying to control the position from guard on top but Singer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shorts loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shorts cracks Singer with a solid left hand.
Shorts scoring with some ground and pound.
Shorts tries to free his leg and advance position but Singer is retaining full guard.
Shorts distracts Singer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Shorts postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Singer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Shorts throwing strikes but missing.
Shorts looking to sit in guard and control but Singer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Singer throws a big elbow that misses.
Shorts looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Singer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Singer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Singer tries to free his leg and advance position but Shorts is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Singer with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Singer won't allow Shorts to sweep him here.
Singer wants to control from the top but Shorts keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Henry Shorts will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Henry Shorts's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Shorts shoots and misses
and Shorts takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Singer scores with a jab. Shorts acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice takedown defense from Singer. No joy for Shorts on that attempt. #TD#
Shorts drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The strikes coming from Shorts are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Check out the look on Shorts's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Shorts tries to move to mount but Singer blocks the move with his legs.
Shorts working the head and body with strikes.
Shorts landing strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shorts working the body and head with strikes.
Singer wants to get back to his feet but Shorts drags him back down.#T1#
Shorts in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Sloppy strikes there by Shorts.
Shorts throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Shorts working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Shorts looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Singer is avoiding damage well.
Shorts scores with punches from side control.
Singer taking a bit of punishment here - Shorts scoring with strikes.
Shorts throws a strike aimed at the side of Singer's head but Singer avoids it well.
Henry Shorts overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Singer takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Shorts working the body and head with strikes.
Singer takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Singer defending against the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Singer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Singer takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T2#
Shorts throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Shorts connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Singer some visible discomfort.
Shorts fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Singer is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Singer parries the strikes from Shorts easily there. Shorts is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Singer to escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes there by Shorts.
Shorts lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Singer down.
Shorts lands a nice forearm strike.
Singer is working to avoid the ground and pound but Shorts connects with a decent elbow.
Shorts works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Singer is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #ROC#Singer is rocked!
Shorts cracks Singer with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Shorts immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Singer is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Shorts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Shorts!
Our winner, Henry Shorts, 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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UCF 9: Fontolan v Berishvili
Date: Mar 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Da Prince scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shorts fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Da Prince avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Shorts drives through with a takedown into Da Prince's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Shorts is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Da Prince seems keen to control Shorts's posture.
Shorts working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Da Prince is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shorts with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shorts throwing strikes but missing.
Da Prince has control of Shorts's left arm, preventing Shorts from doing any damage. #T1#
Shorts controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Shorts in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Da Prince knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shorts on the ground.
Da Prince wants to sweep but no luck.
Da Prince looking to control.
Shorts preventing the sweep.
Shorts postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Shorts has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Da Prince is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Shorts postures up.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Shorts working his ground and pound in the gym.
Da Prince keeping moving, preventing Shorts from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Shorts stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Da Prince swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Da Prince preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shorts postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Da Prince has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Da Prince working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
Shorts postures up in Da Prince's guard and throws a big left but Da Prince blocks it.
Shorts preventing the sweep.
Shorts makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Da Prince on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Da Prince tries to get out of the position.
Shorts is working Da Prince over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Da Prince has control of Shorts's left arm, preventing Shorts from doing any damage.
Da Prince wants to sweep but no luck.
Da Prince manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shorts manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Shorts tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Da Prince content to stall in guard here.
Shorts has control of Da Prince's left arm, preventing Da Prince from doing any damage.
Shorts keeping moving, preventing Da Prince from controlling successfully. #T3#
Da Prince 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Shorts holds on and takes a little breather.
Shorts keeping moving, preventing Da Prince from controlling successfully.
Da Prince is stalling in the full guard.
Shorts is pulling down on Da Prince's head to control his posture.
Da Prince is stalling in the full guard.
Da Prince looking to sit in guard and control but Shorts gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shorts lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Shorts content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Da Prince is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Da Prince trying to keep a closed guard but Shorts is proving a slippery customer.
Shorts makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Shorts landing some decent shots from guard.
Shorts chips away with some ground and pound.
Da Prince is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Shorts's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Shorts working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shorts is in close to Da Prince's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Shorts dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Da Prince tries to bum rush Shorts with a series of wild strikes but Shorts uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Da Prince throws a big shot that misses.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Shorts.
Da Prince taking punishment in the form of punches.
Shorts working away.
Shorts tries to move into full mount but can't pass Da Prince's legs.
Da Prince tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shorts wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shorts landing strikes.
Shorts wants to lay and pray for a moment but Da Prince keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Da Prince's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Check out the look on Shorts's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Shorts has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Da Prince tries to improve position but can't.
Shorts lands a few punches from side control.
Shorts landing strikes.
Shorts controls the position.#T1#
Da Prince tries to bench press Shorts off him but Shorts keeps the position.
Shorts is putting a hurting on Da Prince here, landing some big shots from side control.
Da Prince tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shorts wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Da Prince is working to avoid the ground and pound but Shorts connects with a decent elbow.
Da Prince prevents Shorts from improving position.
Da Prince takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Shorts in side control lands a decent elbow.
Shorts wants to control but Da Prince is keeping him busy.
Da Prince is trying to control Shorts's posture but Shorts avoids it.
Da Prince on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Da Prince takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Shorts landing a few strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shorts is working Da Prince over with some ground and pound from side control.
Shorts tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Da Prince is looking to regain half guard here but Shorts keeps moving and retains side control.
Da Prince sneaks back into half guard.#T2#
Da Prince tries to get to full guard but Shorts has control of the leg.
Da Prince is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Shorts scores with a couple of nice shots.
Shorts looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Da Prince with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Da Prince is staying active underneath Shorts, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Da Prince is looking for a sweep. Shorts is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Da Prince wants to control but Shorts is keeping busy.
Shorts is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Da Prince has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shorts is working away from the top position though.
Henry Shorts has got the better of the ground game so far.
Da Prince is looking for a sweep. Shorts is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shorts landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Shorts lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Da Prince is trying to stand up here but Shorts is controlling him well. #T3#
Da Prince desperately trying to maintain half guard.
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. Shorts connects with a nice short shot to Da Prince's temple.
Da Prince trying to control from the bottom.
Shorts lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Shorts scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Shorts is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Shorts.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Shorts lands a nice short elbow.
Shorts wants to free his trapped foot but Da Prince is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Da Prince is looking for a sweep. Shorts is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shorts looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Da Prince with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Shorts trying to control the pace.
Shorts is trying to control. Da Prince wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Shorts trying to pass the guard but Da Prince defending well.
Shorts winds up and cracks Da Prince with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Da Prince has hold of Shorts's hands but Shorts slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Shorts is looking to take a break and control but Da Prince is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Da Prince works his way to full guard. Good work.
Shorts with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Da Prince wants to sweep here but Shorts controlling him for the moment.
Shorts keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Da Prince's head.
Da Prince not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Da Prince is really struggling to control Shorts but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Da Prince has Shorts pulled in close to control his posture.
Shorts lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Da Prince has his hands on Shorts's head, controlling the position.
Shorts trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Prince is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Shorts showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Da Prince throws a hook but Shorts avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Shorts.
Da Prince stuffs the takedown attempt from Shorts. Shorts gets slowly back to his feet.
Da Prince misses with a looping right.
Da Prince is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shorts.
Shorts drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Da Prince defends it well.
Shorts throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Da Prince's waist but Da Prince gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shorts off to one side.
Da Prince fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shorts tries for a takedown but Da Prince sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hiyness Da Prince has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Shorts.
Da Prince connects with a single shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Da Prince gets caught napping as Shorts dives in and scores a takedown. Da Prince manages to retain guard.
Da Prince looking to control.
Da Prince has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1#
Shorts tries to free his leg and advance position but Da Prince is retaining full guard.
Shorts stands up over Da Prince, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Da Prince is adopting a defensive guard.
Shorts throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shorts is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Shorts won't allow Da Prince to sweep him here.
Shorts trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Prince is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shorts lands a couple of elbows.
Shorts distracts Da Prince with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Shorts scoring with some ground and pound.
Da Prince is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Shorts trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shorts won't allow Da Prince to sweep him here.
Hiyness Da Prince has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Da Prince is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Shorts's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Shorts won't allow Da Prince to sweep him here.
Shorts scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Shorts wants to control from the top but Da Prince keeps moving.
Shorts throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Da Prince works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shorts works over Da Prince with some ground and pound from guard.
Da Prince bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shorts's guard. #REVR#
Shorts is pulling down on Da Prince's head. It's preventing any offense from Da Prince, at least for the moment.
Shorts manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Da Prince manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Shorts works over Da Prince with some ground and pound from guard.
Shorts is stalling in the full guard.
Shorts scoring with some ground and pound.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3#
Shorts in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shorts stands up over Da Prince, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Da Prince looking for a sweep. Not yet Da Prince, not yet.
Shorts landing with the ground and pound.
Da Prince looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shorts is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Da Prince is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Shorts is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Shorts works his way to full guard. Good work.
Shorts is controlling Da Prince's posture.#SUB#
Da Prince drops back, looking for a kneebar! Shorts looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Shorts looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Shorts! #REVB##T4#
Da Prince wants to control but Shorts postures up.
Da Prince gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Shorts winds up and cracks Da Prince with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Da Prince is trying to get back to full guard.
Shorts lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Shorts is nestled in close to Da Prince, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Shorts working Da Prince over with strikes.
Da Prince on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Shorts lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Shorts winds up and cracks Da Prince with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Shorts stalling.
Nice strikes from Shorts there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Shorts comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shorts 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Shorts!
An out of breath Henry Shorts thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
MMAH 104
Date: Jan 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Boytsov connects with a body shot.
Boytsov connects with a right hand. Shorts shakes it off.
Shorts shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Boytsov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
Shorts shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Boytsov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Boytsov controls Shorts momentarily but Shorts frees himself.
Shorts trying to control but Boytsov is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Boytsov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Boytsov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shorts is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Boytsov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shorts gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shorts chips away with some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Boytsov is on top in guard.
#REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boytsov trying to control the position from guard on top but Shorts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Shorts has Boytsov pulled in close to control his posture.
Boytsov pushes down on Shorts's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Shorts is trying to maintain the position but Boytsov is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Boytsov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shorts sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Boytsov seems to be looking for submissions.
Boytsov is thwarting Shorts's attempts to control the position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Boytsov wants to take a breather but Shorts is having none of it.
Shorts tries to get to full guard but Boytsov has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shorts is holding on to half guard well.#SUB2#
Boytsov is working for a kimura but Shorts is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Boytsov is trying to work for a kimura but Shorts is defending well.
#T3#
Boytsov wants to take a breather but Shorts is having none of it. #SUB2#
Shorts is defending against the submission attempts here by Boytsov.
#SUB2#
Boytsov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Shorts tries to roll over but Boytsov keeps him under control.
Shorts is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Boytsov wants to control but Shorts is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Shorts looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Shorts looking to score a takedown here. Boytsov is defending well but Shorts drives through and ends up in Boytsov's guard.
Shorts keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Boytsov's head.#SUB2#
Boytsov looking for a triangle here. Shorts is fighting it but it looks tight! Boytsov pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Shorts is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dmitry Boytsov!
A relieved looking Dmitry Boytsov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
MMAH 98
Date: Dec 13, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Jiurgite gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Shorts keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jiurgite's head.
Shorts throws a big elbow that misses.
Jiurgite utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jiurgite working a defensive guard here.
Shorts trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shorts working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Shorts lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Shorts throwing strikes from guard but Jiurgite blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shorts not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shorts stands up over Jiurgite, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1#
Shorts chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Jiurgite had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shorts defends it easily.
Shorts has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Jiurgite is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shorts defends well.
Shorts lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Shorts trying to control the position from guard on top but Jiurgite is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shorts postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shorts wants to control from the top but Jiurgite keeps moving.
Shorts connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Shorts working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jiurgite's head.
We've been hearing that Shorts has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Shorts is working Jiurgite over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Shorts throwing strikes from guard but Jiurgite blocks nicely.
Shorts distracts Jiurgite with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Shorts is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Shorts working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Shorts in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shorts works over Jiurgite with some ground and pound from guard.
Shorts trying to control but Jiurgite is working from the bottom.
Shorts controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
Shorts throwing strikes but missing.
Shorts with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Shorts trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shorts with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Shorts lands a couple of elbows.
Shorts stands up over Jiurgite, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jiurgite keeping moving, preventing Shorts from controlling successfully.
Shorts lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Shorts trying to control but Jiurgite is working from the bottom.
Shorts cracks Jiurgite with a solid left hand.
Shorts content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #ROC#Jiurgite is rocked!#T4#
Shorts is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jiurgite is still in real trouble! Can Shorts finish him?
Shorts makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Shorts is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Shorts postures up and lands a big shot to Jiurgite's brow.
Shorts loads up on a big left hand. Jiurgite felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Shorts looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Jiurgite can't hide his disappointment, as Shorts celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Shorts!
An out of breath Henry Shorts thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 24
Date: Oct 07, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Shorts closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tiger to the mat! Tiger manages to get full guard.
Tiger controlling the position.
Tiger wants to sweep but no luck.
Shorts trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shorts content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tiger wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shorts is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Shorts has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Shorts trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tiger is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Shorts trying to control but Tiger is working from the bottom.
Tiger really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shorts. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tiger wants to sweep here but Shorts controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shorts trying to control but Tiger is working from the bottom.
Shorts distracts Tiger with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tiger can do anything to dispel that myth.
Shorts throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Tiger is trying to keep Shorts in close.
Shorts is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Shorts is working Tiger over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Shorts lands a couple of elbows.
Tiger manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shorts manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Tiger in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shorts controlling the position.
Tiger throwing strikes from guard but Shorts blocks nicely.
Tiger throws an elbow that misses. Shorts uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tiger's guard. Nice move by Shorts!#REVR#
We've been hearing that Shorts has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Shorts landing with the ground and pound.
Tiger wants to sweep but no luck.
Tiger is still trying to improve position.#T2#
Shorts chips away with some ground and pound.
Shorts is looking to advance position but Tiger has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Tiger throwing strikes but Shorts recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Shorts moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tiger postures up in Shorts's guard and throws a big left but Shorts blocks it.
Tiger with a nice head shot there.
Shorts preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tiger's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shorts is pulling down on Tiger's head. It's preventing any offense from Tiger, at least for the moment.
Tiger postures up in Shorts's guard and throws a big left but Shorts blocks it. #T3#
Shorts manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tiger manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Tiger has momentary wrist control but Shorts slips an elbow through the middle.
Tiger looking for a sweep. Not yet Tiger, not yet.
Shorts scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tiger trying to control the position.
Tiger keeping moving, preventing Shorts from controlling successfully.
Tiger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shorts is one step ahead there.
Shorts working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tiger's head.#T4#
Tiger looking for a sweep. Not yet Tiger, not yet.
Shorts lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tiger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tiger wants to sweep here but Shorts controlling him for the moment.
Tiger has momentary wrist control but Shorts slips an elbow through the middle.
Shorts trying to control but Tiger is working from the bottom.
Tiger is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Shorts trying to control but Tiger is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shorts working some strikes from top position.
Shorts landing with the ground and pound.
Tiger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Shorts dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Tiger looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shorts is fending him off so far but Tiger persists. Nope, Shorts circles away and we're back to standing.
Tiger goes for a double leg but Shorts avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shorts continues to drive forward.
Tiger fails with a takedown attempt.
Henry Shorts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ashot Tiger.#TD#
Shorts closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tiger quickly recovers to half guard.
Nice strikes from Shorts there.
Tiger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shorts looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tiger with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Shorts is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice strikes from Shorts there.
Shorts moves nicely into side control.
Shorts tries to move into full mount but can't pass Tiger's legs.
Tiger is not content to let Shorts control the position. #T1#
Tiger wants to control but Shorts postures up.
Shorts tries to move into full mount but can't pass Tiger's legs.
Shorts lands a decent elbow from side control.
Shorts landing strikes.
Tiger tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Tiger's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shorts scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Tiger to see if he's OK.
Shorts lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Tiger looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tiger can't do much from the bottom here.
Shorts landing strikes.
Tiger takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Tiger tries to buck Shorts off but Shorts is having none of it.#T2#
Shorts in side control lands a decent elbow.
Shorts in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Tiger can't do much from the bottom here.
Shorts lands some shots froms side control.
Shorts happy to just control the position for now.
Henry Shorts overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shorts creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tiger struggling a bit here.
Shorts is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tiger can do to turn this around?
Tiger tries to buck Shorts off but Shorts is having none of it.
Tiger regains half guard.
Shorts working over Tiger with some ground and pound. Tiger looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Shorts lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Shorts slows the pace down in half guard.
Ground and pound from Shorts. #T3#
Shorts looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tiger is trying to control but can't.
Tiger wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Shorts seems content to control.
Tiger taking some punishment here, with Shorts in his half guard.
Shorts lands with a punch from half guard.
Shorts is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Tiger!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Shorts cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Shorts cracks Tiger with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Shorts connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Shorts punishing his opponent with strikes.
Shorts connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Shorts lands with some strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tiger tries to lock up and control but Shorts gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Shorts lands a nice shot to the head. #T4#
Tiger gets back to half guard.
Shorts seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tiger wants to improve his position but Shorts is controlling well.
Tiger is not content to let Shorts control the position.
Shorts lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Shorts is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Shorts is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Shorts slips a nice elbow through Tiger's hands, connecting with Tiger's forehead.
Nice strikes from Shorts there.
Shorts lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tiger regains full guard. Nicely done.
Shorts connects with a couple of short punches.
Tiger looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Shorts dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3##TD#
Shorts shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tiger manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Tiger is trying to control the position but Shorts postures up.
Tiger lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Tiger throwing strikes but missing.
Shorts pulls Tiger in to control the position.
Tiger throws a strike but Shorts rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shorts working some strikes from top position.
Shorts with a nice head shot there.
Shorts connects with a couple of short punches.
Tiger looking to control.
#T1#
Shorts slips nicely into half guard.
Tiger on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Shorts takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tiger is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shorts's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shorts's back!
Shorts is trapped and Tiger is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Shorts avoids the strikes from Tiger.
Tiger somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Shorts tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Shorts is looking to improve his position but Tiger isn't that keen on the idea.
Tiger lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Shorts hang on?#CUT2#It looks like Henry Shorts has been cut.
Tiger throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Tiger with a couple of short strikes.#ROC2#Shorts is rocked!#T2#
Tiger cracks Shorts with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ashot Tiger! |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 20
Date: Sep 09, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Shorts shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Villanueva is trying to defend but Shorts finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Shorts slips a nice elbow through Villanueva's hands, connecting with Villanueva's forehead.
Shorts thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Shorts throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Shorts working Villanueva over with strikes.
Shorts drops an elbow to the side of Villanueva's head.
Shorts trying to control from half guard but Villanueva is working away.
Shorts throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shorts is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Villanueva!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shorts unloading with bombs!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Villanueva really wants to buck Shorts off and get back to his feet.
We've been hearing that Shorts has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Shorts dominating with strikes here.
Shorts content just to control the position here. #T1#
Villanueva taking shots to the head.
Shorts in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Shorts looking to control but Villanueva is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Shorts looking to control and managing it successfully.
Shorts'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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shorts with good strikes from the mount here!
Shorts breaks from Villanueva's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Shorts lands with some strikes.
The referee warns Villanueva that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Shorts cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Shorts lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Villanueva hang on?
Shorts throws some wild stikes that Villanueva manages to avoid easily.
Villanueva is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Shorts is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Villanueva can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Shorts looking to finish Villanueva with some ground and pound. This is bad for Villanueva!#ROC#Villanueva is rocked!
Shorts postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Villanueva is out cold - huge knockout for Shorts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Henry Shorts!
An out of breath Henry Shorts thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 15
Date: Aug 05, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Heatmeat shoots in and gets a takedown into Shorts's guard.
Shorts has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Heatmeat wants to control from the top but Shorts keeps moving.
Shorts might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shorts lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Heatmeat is trying to keep Shorts in close.
We've been hearing that Shorts has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T1#
Shorts with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Shorts preventing the sweep.
Shorts with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Shorts stopping the sweep attempt from Heatmeat.
Shorts controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Shorts is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Shorts with a nice head shot there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Shorts's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Shorts 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.
Shorts chips away with some ground and pound.
Heatmeat keeping full guard, as Shorts tries to pass.
Shorts distracts Heatmeat with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Shorts looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Shorts scoring with punches to the head and body.
Shorts cracks Heatmeat with a solid left hand.
Shorts sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Heatmeat trying to control the position.
Shorts is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Shorts makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Shorts postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Shorts landing with the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shorts is in close to Heatmeat's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3#
Shorts sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Heatmeat's guard.
Heatmeat taking some punishment here, with Shorts in his half guard.
Shorts working over Heatmeat with some ground and pound. Heatmeat looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Shorts trying to control the pace.
Shorts lands strikes from half guard.
Shorts lands strikes from half guard.
Shorts lands with a punch from half guard.
Shorts working Heatmeat over with strikes.
Shorts is nestled in close to Heatmeat, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Heatmeat on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Shorts lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heatmeat on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Heatmeat looks winded!
Shorts lands strikes from half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heatmeat wants to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Shorts there. #T4#
Heatmeat is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Shorts scores with a couple of nice shots.
Heatmeat is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Shorts scores with a couple of nice shots.
Shorts takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Shorts'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.
Shorts lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Heatmeat has hold of Shorts's hands but Shorts slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Shorts lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Shorts landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Shorts tries to pass the half guard into mount. Heatmeat knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Shorts in particular looking to stall.
Shorts working over Heatmeat with some ground and pound. Heatmeat looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Shorts dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Shorts looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Shorts prevents Heatmeat from standing back up.
Heatmeat is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Shorts scores with a couple of nice shots.
Shorts drops an elbow to the side of Heatmeat's head.
Shorts lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Heatmeat is looking for a sweep. Shorts is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shorts working over Heatmeat with some ground and pound. Heatmeat looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Shorts winds up and cracks Heatmeat with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Heatmeat wants to get back to his feet.
Shorts scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Heatmeat is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Shorts scores with a couple of nice shots.
Shorts working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shorts takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Heatmeat is breathing heavily.
Shorts keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1#
Shorts looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Heatmeat with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Shorts seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Shorts is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Heatmeat can do to turn this around?
Ground and pound from Shorts.
Shorts working Heatmeat over with strikes.
Shorts is thwarting Heatmeat's attempts to control the position.
Shorts lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Shorts in particular looking to stall.
Shorts scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Shorts slips a nice elbow through Heatmeat's hands, connecting with Heatmeat's forehead.
Shorts landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2#
Heatmeat taking some punishment here, with Shorts in his half guard.
Heatmeat taking some punishment here, with Shorts in his half guard.
Shorts controlling the pace.
Nice strikes from Shorts there.
Shorts drops an elbow to the side of Heatmeat's head.
Shorts drops an elbow to the side of Heatmeat's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shorts scoring with strikes to the body and head. #ROC#Heatmeat is rocked!
Shorts working the head and body with strikes.
Heatmeat is still in real trouble! Can Shorts finish him?
Shorts looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Heatmeat with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Shorts lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Heatmeat quite badly. Heatmeat pulls Shorts in close trying to recover. Shorts postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Heatmeat on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Heatmeat doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Shorts!
Henry Shorts decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 9
Date: Jul 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Shorts throws a body punch but Gielgud moves out of range.
Shorts shoots in and drives through. Gielgud sprawls well.
Jab by Gielgud.#CUT#It looks like Henry Shorts has been cut.
Gielgud throws an overhand right that drops Shorts like a sack of potatoes! Gielgud dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Teofil Gielgud! |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 5
Date: Jun 03, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Pearce gets caught flat footed, as Shorts shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Shorts throws a strike but Pearce rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Shorts utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shorts is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Shorts avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pearce throwing strikes from guard but Shorts blocks nicely.
Pearce trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shorts looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shorts preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shorts lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Shorts with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shorts trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shorts working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shorts missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Shorts throws a strike but Pearce rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Shorts wants to sweep here but Pearce controlling him for the moment.
Pearce missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pearce accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pearce missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pearce trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shorts is adopting a defensive guard.
Shorts should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Shorts bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pearce's guard. #REVB#
Shorts connects with a couple of short punches.
Shorts working some strikes from top position.
Pearce looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Pearce keeping moving, preventing Shorts from controlling successfully.
Shorts stops Pearce from standing up.
Shorts throws a strike but Pearce rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pearce throwing strikes but missing.
Pearce working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shorts working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pearce.
Pearce throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shorts works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pearce preventing the sweep.
Shorts utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shorts avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Pearce throwing strikes from guard but Shorts blocks nicely.
Shorts really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pearce. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pearce missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shorts preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pearce throwing strikes but missing.
Pearce preventing the sweep.
Pearce scoring with some ground and pound.
Pearce trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shorts pulls Pearce in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shorts is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Still in half guard, Shorts seems content to control.
Pearce is looking to escape.#T4#
Still in half guard, Shorts seems content to control.
Shorts missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Shorts wants to control but Pearce is keeping him busy.
Shorts is stalling here. Pearce is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Shorts seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Pearce has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Pearce throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Shorts managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Pearce.
Pearce throws an elbow but Shorts slips to the side and avoids it well.
Pearce creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Shorts sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Pearce misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Shorts is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Shorts defending against the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Douglas Pearce dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Shorts misses with a low kick as Pearce jumps back.
Nice sprawl there from Shorts as Pearce shoots in.
Shorts throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#TD2#
Shorts throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Pearce was covering up waiting for the punch and Shorts finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Shorts throws an elbow that misses. Pearce uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Shorts's guard. Nice move by Pearce!#REVR#
Shorts seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Pearce postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shorts has Pearce pulled in close to control his posture.
Pearce will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pearce throwing strikes but missing.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shorts can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pearce throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shorts works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Pearce loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pearce throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pearce is looking to work some ground and pound but Shorts has wrist control.
Pearce with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pearce throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pearce is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shorts can do to turn this around?
Shorts seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Pearce postures up in Shorts's guard and throws a big left but Shorts blocks it.
Pearce won't allow Shorts to sweep him here.
Pearce working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pearce is fighting to break Shorts's control of his arms but Shorts is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Pearce in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pearce loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Shorts wants to sweep but no luck.
Shorts working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pearce.
Pearce loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pearce stopping the sweep attempt from Shorts.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Pearce misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Shorts counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Pearce!
Pearce tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pearce is trying to escape under a series of strikes and manages to escape from Shorts 's hooks.
Shorts misses with some ground and pound and Pearce recovers position to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pearce is refusing to be controlled, as Shorts sits in half guard. #T3#
Shorts not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Shorts thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pearce's head.
Pearce blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shorts.
Shorts not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pearce is trying to stand up here but Shorts is controlling him well.
Shorts takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Shorts is trying to control. Pearce wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Shorts working Pearce over with strikes.
Shorts keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#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.
Shorts looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Shorts frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Pearce blocking the ground and pound.
Shorts throwing strikes here but Pearce is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Pearce is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shorts throws some wild stikes that Pearce manages to avoid easily.
Shorts lands a big shot there that rocks Pearce but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Shorts thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Shorts showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Pearce shoots for a takedown but Shorts saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Shorts misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Shorts changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pearce looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Shorts working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Shorts just content to control the position.
Douglas Pearce overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shorts tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Shorts misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Shorts trying to control the action but Pearce is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shorts misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pearce regains half guard, as Shorts was trying to land strikes. #T1#
Shorts seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pearce does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shorts winds up and cracks Pearce with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Shorts not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Shorts slips a nice elbow through Pearce's hands, connecting with Pearce's forehead.
Shorts not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Shorts is trying to control the action in half guard but Pearce is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Pearce gets caught napping as Shorts dives in and scores a takedown. Pearce manages to retain guard.
Shorts throws an elbow that misses. Pearce uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Shorts's guard. Nice move by Pearce!#REVR##T2#
Shorts controlling the position.
Pearce throws a big right hand that misses.
Shorts pulls Pearce in close to his closed guard and prevents Pearce from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pearce throws a big elbow that misses.
Pearce throwing strikes but missing.
Pearce throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Pearce landing some decent shots from guard.
Pearce postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pearce throwing strikes from guard but Shorts blocks nicely.
Shorts pulls Pearce in close to prevent any damage.
Pearce preventing the sweep.
Pearce works over Shorts with some ground and pound from guard.
Pearce preventing the sweep.
Pearce in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pearce preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shorts is on top in guard.
#REVB##T4#
Shorts in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shorts throwing strikes but missing.
Shorts loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pearce preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shorts throws an elbow that misses. Pearce uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Shorts's guard. Nice move by Pearce!#REVR#
Pearce preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pearce is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pearce missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Henry Shorts.
I think Shorts 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Henry Shorts!
A victorious Henry Shorts thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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