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Event:
RSE 67: Death Atlas
Date: Apr 10, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Shaw closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ilmarinen dodges the ground and pound from Shaw.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shaw working the head with strikes.
Ilmarinen is trying to control Shaw's posture but Shaw avoids it.
Shaw is putting a hurting on Ilmarinen here, landing some big shots from side control. #CUT2#It looks like Sisu Ilmarinen has been cut.
Ilmarinen is not content to let Shaw control the position. #SUB2#
Shaw is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ilmarinen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ilmarinen's coaches at Patskun tappelukoulu 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lull in the action here.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Ilmarinen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ilmarinen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Shaw is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
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Shaw has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shaw wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ilmarinen keeps working. #SUB2#
Shaw is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ilmarinen has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ilmarinen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Shaw wants to improve his position but Ilmarinen is controlling well.
Shaw makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Shaw.
Ilmarinen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Shaw looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Ilmarinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shaw swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shaw trying to keep a closed guard but Ilmarinen is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Shaw has his foot on Ilmarinen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ilmarinen works his way back into a safe position though.
Shaw lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Ilmarinen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ilmarinen trying to control the position here.
Shaw loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Ilmarinen keeping moving, preventing Shaw from controlling successfully.
Shaw pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ilmarinen is keeping the position for now.
Ilmarinen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shaw on the ground.
Ilmarinen is controlling Shaw's posture.
Shaw pushing down on Ilmarinen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ilmarinen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Shaw scores with a couple of nice shots.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ilmarinen is concentrating on defense, preventing Shaw from advancing position.
Shaw throwing shots but Ilmarinen is blocking nicely.
Shaw missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Shaw dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sisu Ilmarinen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ilmarinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shaw.
Good standup being displayed there by Ilmarinen as he connects with a hook.
Ilmarinen jabs Shaw right on the nose. Shaw blinks but takes it well.#KD#
Ilmarinen feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Shaw sprawling to the canvas! Shaw rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Ilmarinen finish him?!
#ROC#Shaw is rocked!
Shaw tries to land a front kick but Ilmarinen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shaw is still on wobbly legs! Can Ilmarinen finish him?
Shaw tries to land a body kick#CL#
and Ilmarinen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ilmarinen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ilmarinen lands with a left to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Shaw! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Ilmarinen is unloading with more strikes now! Shaw drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sisu Ilmarinen! |
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Event:
RSE 55: Cattle Decapitation
Date: Feb 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Cammula rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shaw connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cammula takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cammula changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cammula looks to land a left hand but Shaw moved out of range nicely.
Cammula uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shaw changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Cammula has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Shaw fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cammula looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cammula throws a lazy right hand but Shaw sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shaw fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cammula just manages to avoid it.
Cammula throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shaw stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shaw lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shaw lands with a right hand.
Shaw jabs at Cammula's body.
Cammula throws an overhand right that drops Shaw like a sack of potatoes! Cammula dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Enrico Cammula! |
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Event:
RSE 46: Behemoth
Date: Feb 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Wilder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shaw.
Wilder misses with a straight right.
Shaw shoots in and drives through. Wilder sprawls well.#TD#
Shaw closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Wilder quickly recovers to half guard.
Wilder is looking to get back to is feet but Shaw passes into side control.
Shaw looks up at the clock and then as Wilder takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Shaw smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Shaw trying to control the position but Wilder is working away.
Shaw prevents Wilder from escaping the position.
Wilder is looking to get back to his feet here but Shaw is keeping cool and he's managed to take Wilder's back.
Wilder trying to get back to his feet but Shaw is in full control for now. #T1##SUB#
Shaw looking for the choke but no joy.
Wilder is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Shaw punches Wilder on the ear.
Wilder is trying to get back to his feet but Shaw has full control of the position and if anything, Wilder has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Shaw working for a choke but Wilder is defending well. #T2#
Wilder trying to get back to his feet but Shaw is in full control for now.
Wilder covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Shaw tries to keep control of the position but Wilder is staying busy.
Wilder is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Wilder is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Shaw off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Shaw is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Wilder is defending well though. Shaw let's go of the attempt for now.
Wilder is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T3##SUB#
Shaw has got one arm under Wilder's chin. This could be trouble... Wilder trying to control the other hand but Shaw gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Wilder has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brad Shaw!
During a confident post fight interview, Brad Shaw thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
RSE 37: Sources To Agonies
Date: Jan 06, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Shaw looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Nicholas has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Shaw's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nicholas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shaw. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shaw stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nicholas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nicholas keeping moving, preventing Shaw from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicholas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nicholas 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##T1#
Nicholas controlling the action here. #SUB#
Nicholas is trying to improve position by moving to mount. Shaw has hold of his neck though and manages to move into guard! All of a sudden, Nicholas is in a lot of trouble! Shaw is straining to finish and he's done it! Nicholas taps out! Amazing!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Brad Shaw!
Brad Shaw thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
GFC 9: Fujimoto vs Marciano
Date: Oct 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Cummings takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jab by Shaw.#CUT2#It looks like Henry Cummings has been cut.
Nice uppercut there from Shaw.#TD#
Cummings closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Shaw works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cummings is stalling in the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shaw is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Cummings looking for a sweep. Not yet Cummings, not yet.
Cummings definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cummings is working hard here to advance position.
Shaw controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Shaw with a nice head shot there.#T1#
Shaw pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cummings is keeping the position for now.
Shaw trying to control the position from guard on top but Cummings is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shaw postures up in Cummings's guard and throws a big left but Cummings blocks it.
Cummings not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shaw has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cummings is proving hard to escape from.
Shaw passes into half guard.
Shaw prevents Cummings from standing back up.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
It looks like Shaw is going to stand back up.
#SUB2#
Shaw seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Cummings is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Brad Shaw!
A relieved looking Brad Shaw 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:
GFC 4: Knight vs Sun
Date: Aug 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Googers doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shaw counters with a series of strikes. Googers will be more careful next time no doubt.
Shaw avoids a punch combination nicely.
Googers lands with a nice combination. Shaw backs away looking to recover.
Shaw connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Googers momentarily.
Shaw lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shaw scores with a jab. Googers acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Some bone on bone action there as Googers checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Shaw fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Googers.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Googers darts in looking for a takedown but Shaw gets double underhooks and turns Googers into the cage.
Googers looks winded!#TD#
Shaw shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Shaw showed some decent athleticism there.
Googers scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Shaw manages to mount him!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shaw looking to control and managing it successfully. #T1#
Googers is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Shaw tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Googers is in all sorts of trouble here.
Shaw controlling the pace for now.
Shaw seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Googers for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
You get the feeling that Googers really doesn't like being in this position too much.
#T3#
Shaw looking to control and managing it successfully.
Shaw has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Googers is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Shaw content just to control the position here. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Googers really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Shaw looking to control and managing it successfully.
Googers can't escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shaw controlling from the full mount.
Shaw'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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Shaw dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Shaw is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Googers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shaw.#TD#
Shaw shoots in and gets a takedown into Googers's guard.
Googers can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shaw controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw is standing up over Googers. Googers looks to escape but Shaw dives into side control.
Googers is breathing heavily.#T1#
Shaw slows the pace down.
Googers looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shaw continues to stall.#SU#
Shaw stands up and beckons Googers to his feet. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Googers tries to clinch but Shaw is having none of it.
Googers tries to clinch up.
Googers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shaw.
Shaw moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Googers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shaw smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Googers slips under a jab from Shaw.
Googers drops his hands momentarily and Shaw takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Googers throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shaw counters with a nice uppercut.
Shaw throws a hook to the side of Googers's head but Googers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Googers takes one to the chin there.
Shaw scores with a jab.
Shaw is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Googers can do to turn this around?
Shaw tests Googers's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Googers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Some wild striking there from Googers.
#T3#
Googers shoots for a takedown but Shaw saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Shaw with a jab.
Nice jab there from Shaw.
Shaw swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Shaw throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Googers tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Shaw is in Googers's guard.
Googers is looking to stand back up but Shaw counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Googers. #REVB#
Shaw is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SU#
Shaw decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Shaw scores with a nice right hand.
David Googers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shaw looks to land a right hand but Googers moved out of range.#T4#
Shaw lunges at Googers with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Googers's hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Googers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shaw.
Googers swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shaw counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Shaw scores with a nice strike.
Googers takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Googers takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Shaw cracks Googers with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Shaw lands with an uppercut that bounces Googers off the cage and back into range.#ROC#Googers is rocked!
Googers takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Googers is still on wobbly legs! Can Shaw finish him?
Shaw tests Googers's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shaw lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Googers slips a jab from Shaw.
Googers seems to have recovered his senses.
Brad Shaw is winning the standup battle so far.#TD#
Shaw is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Googers's half guard.
Googers tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Shaw manages to move to mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Shaw dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Shaw connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Googers's hands.
Shaw throws a lazy right hand but Googers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Shaw.
Shaw connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shaw punishes Googers's body with a nice straight punch.#TD#
Shaw closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Googers quickly recovers to half guard.
Shaw not doing much here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Googers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Shaw stops Googers from getting back to his feet.
#SU#
Shaw stands up and beckons Googers to join him on the feet.
Googers throws a nice looking combination but Shaw bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shaw scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Googers has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shaw scores with a hook to the body. Googers takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shaw.
Shaw lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Googers changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shaw tries to avoid it but Googers manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shaw to the ground. Shaw escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice uppercut there from Shaw.
Shaw darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shaw looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Googers walks into a jab.#T2#
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!
Shaw stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Shaw throws a one two combo.
Shaw dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shaw scores with a three punch combo!
Shaw lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shaw throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Googers.
Shaw fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Googers throws a hook to the side of Shaw's head but Shaw sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shaw swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Googers takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Googers takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Googers takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shaw connects with a good right hand that stumbles Googers. Googers circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shaw rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Googers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Googers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shaw swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Googers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shaw.
Shaw connects with a body shot.#T3#
Googers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shaw.
The crowd cheers as Shaw lands an impressive looking overhand right. Googers doesn't seem phased though.#TD#
Shaw manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Googers on his heels. He'll look to pass Googers's guard now, I'm sure.
Googers is wriggling around but Shaw manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
Googers is trying to control but Shaw passes into side control!
#SU#
Shaw stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Shaw throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shaw fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Googers checks a low kick from Shaw.
Shaw misses with an uppercut. Googers saw that one coming.#T4#
Shaw lands a leg kick that knocks Googers off balance momentarily.
Shaw keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shaw half committed to a counter leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Googers takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shaw misses with the combination.
Shaw throws a leg kick but Googers sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jab, jab by Shaw - just one landing.
Shaw swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Googers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shaw fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Googers.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shaw wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shaw fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice cross by Shaw.
David Googers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shaw with the inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brad Shaw showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shaw has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brad Shaw!
A relieved looking Brad Shaw thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
David Googers spoke after the fight, saying 'I am the best'. |
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