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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 01, 2024 |
#R1#
Sheilds shoots in but no luck this time.
Daerji fails with a takedown attempt.
Daerji is breathing heavily.
Daerji shoots in for a takedown but Sheilds shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sheilds fails to land the takedown.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sheilds checks a leg kick.
Sheilds shoots in looking for a takedown but Daerji manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sheilds's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Xi Daerji has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malcolm Sheilds.
Sheilds tries to clinch up.
Sheilds throws a series of punches but Daerji moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheilds paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sheilds looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Daerji is fending him off so far but Sheilds persists. Nope, Daerji circles away and we're back to standing.
Daerji doesn't manage to clinch there - Sheilds circles away.
Sheilds tries to clinch but Daerji is having none of it. #T1#
Sheilds throws a right and a left that Daerji avoids nicely.
Sheilds fails with a takedown attempt.
Sheilds tries to clinch up
and Daerji counters with a nice uppercut.
Daerji shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sheilds sprawls well. Sheilds wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Daerji gets slowly back to his feet.
A little jabbing left from Sheilds on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sheilds throws a sloppy head kick and Daerji moves out of range easily.
Sheilds fails in his attempt to clinch. #T2#
Sheilds throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Daerji avoids the head kick by Sheilds.
Sheilds checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sheilds dives in for a single leg takedown but Daerji sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sheilds fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Daerji half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sheilds tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Daerji swivels and escapes.
Sheilds throws a series of punches but Daerji avoids them all with ease.
Sheilds closes this distance looking for a takedown but Daerji circles away.
Sheilds shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Daerji defends it nicely.
Daerji moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T3#
Sheilds shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Daerji but Daerji pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sheilds fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sheilds throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Daerji's head.
A shot to the liver by Sheilds. Beautiful body shot.
Daerji swats away the attempt to clinch by Sheilds.#T4#
Sheilds tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Daerji paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Daerji went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sheilds fails to land the takedown.
Daerji is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sheilds sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sheilds shoots in for a takedown but Daerji shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sheilds tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sheilds scores with a three punch combo!
Sheilds throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Daerji's waist but Daerji gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sheilds off to one side.
Sheilds fails with the takedown.
Daerji is looking for a counter combo.
Daerji fails with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Malcolm Sheilds will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Daerji defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sheilds.
Sheilds leaves Daerji with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sheilds throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sheilds tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Daerji defends well and Sheilds ends up having to push Daerji into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Daerji goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Daerji circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheilds shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Daerji as he avoids it easily.
Daerji is looking for a counter combo.
Xi Daerji has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malcolm Sheilds.
Sheilds shoots in but Daerji avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sheilds misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Sheilds shoots in and drives through. Daerji sprawls well.
Sheilds shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Daerji as he avoids it easily.
Daerji throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sheilds's waist but Sheilds gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Daerji off to one side.
Daerji avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sheilds tries to clinch but Daerji is having none of it.
Sheilds bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Daerji's head.
Sheilds fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sheilds misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T2#
Sheilds dives in for a single leg takedown but Daerji sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Daerji throws a head kick that misses.
Sheilds feints a counter leg kick.
Daerji throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sheilds avoids a kick to the body.
Sheilds is trying hard to land a takedown here. Daerji sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sheilds.
Sheilds tries to clinch up.
Daerji swats away the attempt to clinch by Sheilds.#T3#
Sheilds tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Daerji paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Daerji misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sheilds.
Sheilds fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sheilds bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Daerji stuffs the takedown attempt from Sheilds. Sheilds gets slowly back to his feet.
Daerji keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Daerji stuffs the takedown.
Sheilds misses with a low kick.
Daerji shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sheilds but Sheilds pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T4#
Sheilds misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice takedown defense from Daerji. No joy for Sheilds on that attempt. #CL#
Daerji darts in and clinches Sheilds up against the cage.
Daerji wants to break free but Sheilds has control.
Sheilds looking for a takedown.
Sheilds tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Daerji smiles and moves away.
Sheilds keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sheilds shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Daerji as he jumps to the side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Xi Daerji dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Sheilds misses with a wild combination.
Sheilds shoots in looking for a takedown. Daerji tries to sprawl out of it but Sheilds keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Daerji manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sheilds lands a front kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheilds looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Daerji throws a quick counter head kick but Sheilds was just out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Daerji shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sheilds tries to score a power double leg takedown but Daerji sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sheilds somewhat.
Xi Daerji has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malcolm Sheilds.#T1#
Sheilds throws a series of strikes that have Daerji backpedaling.
Sheilds shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Daerji shoots in but Sheilds avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sheilds tries to clinch up.
Daerji went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sheilds tries a head kick but it misses.
Sheilds looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Daerji is fending him off so far but Sheilds persists. Nope, Daerji circles away and we're back to standing.#T2##CL#
Daerji moves into the clinch.
Sheilds is trying to pull guard but Daerji turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Daerji breaks the clinch.
Daerji tries to clinch but Sheilds moves out of range.
Sheilds throws a big counter head kick but Daerji avoids it with no problem.
Xi Daerji is winning the standup battle so far.
Sheilds fails with an attempt to clinch.
Daerji is looking to land body kicks.
Daerji tries to close the distance and clinch but Sheilds swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sheilds is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Daerji with a body shot.
Sheilds scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sheilds is looking to clinch but Daerji is avoiding it.
Sheilds scores with a hook to the body. Daerji takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T3#
Sheilds throws a sloppy head kick and Daerji moves out of range easily.
Sheilds fails to land the takedown.
Daerji half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sheilds dives in and grabs Daerji's left leg, looking for a takedown. Daerji pushes down on Sheilds's head and hops out.#TD2#
Sheilds throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Daerji was covering up waiting for the punch and Sheilds finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Daerji pushes Sheilds off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Sheilds fails with the takedown.#T4##CL#
Daerji takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Daerji ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Daerji no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daerji is trying to control the position but Sheilds postures up.
Daerji keeping moving, preventing Sheilds from controlling successfully.
Daerji keeping full guard, as Sheilds tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Daerji 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Xi Daerji.
Well Daerji 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xi Daerji! |
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