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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 12, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Shelby has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Shelby breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Shelby. #CL2#
Shelby moves into range and clinches up with Van Tonder.
Van Tonder is looking to break free of the clinch but Shelby has double underhooks. #TD2#
Shelby ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Shelby no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Shelby lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SU2#
Shelby stands and steps away. Van Tonder gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Shelby misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Shelby gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Shelby breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Van Tonder throws a body punch but Shelby moves out of range.
Van Tonder lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
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!#CL2#
Shelby has managed to clinch.
#T1#
Shelby creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD2#
Shelby turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Van Tonder wants to get back to his feet but Shelby is dominant here and he's now got Van Tonder's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Shelby is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Van Tonder taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Shelby.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tommy Shelby!
Hendrik Van Tonder spoke after the fight, saying 'Jis dit was amper'. |
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