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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
JF 20 - Matas vs Chengji
Date: Nov 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Pereira misses with a looping left.#CL#
Shaw instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Pereira's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pereira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pereira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shaw moves away.
Pereira moves out of range as Shaw throws a body kick.
#CL2#
Pereira closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pereira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Pereira pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shaw takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pereira scores with a jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shaw.
Shaw keeps the fight on the outside.
Pereira lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Pereira.
Pereira throws a combination. Shaw tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT2#It looks like DJ Shaw has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pereira scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shaw is defended easily by Pereira.#T1#
Pereira fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shaw keeps the fight on the outside.
Pereira throws a nice head kick!
Shaw avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shaw is looking to clinch but Pereira is avoiding it.
Pereira throws an overhand right that lands on Shaw's shoulder, as Shaw tries to avoid the shot.
A low kick lands for Pereira.
Pereira tries to clinch up.#CL#
Shaw closes the distance and clinches.
Shaw really is a fat lump.
Shaw is trying to break free.
Pereira lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Shaw is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pereira to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Shaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Pereira breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pereira throws a right and a left that Shaw avoids nicely.
Shaw moves out of range as Pereira strikes.#T2#
Good work by Pereira as he checks the leg kick.
Shaw scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Pereira gets a clinch.
Pereira presses Shaw against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shaw is breathing heavily.
Pereira has Shaw pressed against the cage, preventing Shaw from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Pereira breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shaw fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pereira throws a nice looking combination but Shaw bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shaw moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pereira misses with a double jab
and Shaw counters with a series of strikes. Pereira will be more careful next time no doubt.
Shaw avoids the body shot from Pereira.
Shaw lands a jab to the head.
Shaw takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pereira throws a hook but Shaw avoids it easily.#T3##CL2#
Pereira clinches up with Shaw and pushes him back against the cage.
Pereira missing with knees to the body.
Pereira lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shaw backwards. #BC2#
Pereira manages to break the clinch.
Pereira dodges the punch combination from Shaw.
Good leg kick by Pereira.
Pereira misses with a body shot.
Shaw swinging wildly here.
Shaw closes the distance and clinches up with Pereira, looking for a takedown. Shaw pushes Pereira against the cage but Pereira circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shaw shoots for a double leg takedown but Pereira sprawls well. He's pushed Shaw's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pereira is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shaw with a body shot.
Pereira tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shaw swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pereira fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T4#
Pereira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shaw manages to avoid it.
Shaw tries to counter by clinching up but Pereira breaks away and moves out of range.
Shaw slips under a jab from Pereira.
Pereira throws a series of punches but Shaw moves out of range.
Pereira connects with the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pereira throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pereira throws a right and a left that Shaw avoids nicely.
Pereira tries to clinch up but Shaw circles away and keeps his distance.
Shaw changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Shaw fails with the takedown.
Alex Pereira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shaw fails with a takedown attempt.
Shaw slips a jab and a cross from Pereira.
Pereira takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pereira 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.
Pereira tries to clinch up
letting Shaw counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Pereira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on DJ Shaw's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Shaw shoots in looking for a takedown. Pereira tries to sprawl out of it but Shaw keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pereira manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pereira throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL2#
Pereira clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Pereira's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alex Pereira seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pereira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shaw manages to avoid it.
Shaw misses with a takedown attempt - Pereira sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pereira tries to clinch but Shaw is having none of it.
Shaw appears to be looking for a big counter.
Pereira misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw shoots in for a takedown but Pereira shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Shaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pereira connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shaw. Shaw circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shaw tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pereira swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pereira looks to throw the jab but Shaw is out of range.
It looked like Shaw was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL2#
Pereira rushes Shaw and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Pereira lands a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pereira is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Pereira landing knees to the head.
#ROC2#Shaw is rocked!
Pereira gets through Shaw's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Oh Shaw is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pereira dips a shoulder and cracks Shaw with a mighty uppercut! Shaw falls back against the cage and Pereira unloads with a barrage of strikes! Shaw is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Pereira screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Pereira!
An out of breath Alex Pereira thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
DJ Shaw was interviewed post fight and said 'Congrats on the win sucka it's the last you'll get over me I got alot of developing to do but when I get it done no one will be able to stop me.'. |
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Event:
JF 15 - Matas vs Solis
Date: Nov 09, 2024 |
#R1#
No joy there for Shaw, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL2#
Wescott gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Wescott breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Wescott forces Shaw back against the cage and clinches.
Shaw wants to get back to striking at distance but Wescott won't allow it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wescott throws an elbow but misses.
Wescott goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shaw taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Shaw jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wescott walks away with a smile on his face. Shaw gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Wescott clinches with his opponent.
Wescott stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Wescott manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Wescott has managed to clinch.
Shaw tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2#
Wescott breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shaw shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wescott pinned against the cage. Wescott gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1##CL2#
Wescott clinches up with Shaw and pushes him back against the cage.
Shaw has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wescott after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Shaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shaw wants a takedown.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wescott.
Shaw could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Shaw wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wescott unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Shaw is breathing heavily.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wescott. #BC2#
Wescott's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Wescott gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wescott is leaning against Shaw and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wescott lands a right hand.
Wescott works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wescott softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Wescott's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wescott works the jab nicely.#CUT2#It looks like DJ Shaw has been cut.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Wescott moves into range and clinches up with Shaw.
Wescott lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shaw backwards.
Wescott scores with a hook to the body.
Wescott misses with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Wescott escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Wescott gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shaw can't get the takedown.
#BC2#
Wescott breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Shaw tries to keep at a distance but Wescott has taken the fight into the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Wescott.
#BC2#
Wescott breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shaw fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Wescott.
Wescott is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shaw is defending well for now.
Wescott makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Wescott as the two fighters clinch.
#BC2#
Wescott manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Wescott clinches with his opponent.
Wescott on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wescott missing with knees to the body.
Wescott is working Shaw over against the cage.#BC2#
Wescott manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Wescott has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shaw swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shaw's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wescott lands a nice shot to the body.
Wescott lands a body shot.
A short uppercut from Wescott. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wescott lands a body punch.
Wescott is working Shaw over against the cage.
Shaw on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shaw managing to block the knees to the body from Wescott.
Wescott goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shaw blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wescott pushes Shaw back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wescott lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Wescott takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A short left from Wescott.
A right hook to the body lands for Wescott.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wescott. #ROC2#Shaw is rocked!
Wescott pushes Shaw against the cage. Wescott is working some dirty boxing. Wescott pushes off with a quick right hook! Shaw goes down! Shaw tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Wescott moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ebenezer Wescott!
In defeat, DJ Shaw stepped up to the mic, saying 'Congrats on the win sucka it's the last you'll get over me I got alot of developing to do but when I get it done no one will be able to stop me.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Li avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shaw shoots in looking for a takedown but Li manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shaw's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Shaw closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Li did well to prevent Shaw getting side control.
Li wants to get back to full guard.
Li knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shaw on the ground.
Li is looking to control Shaw's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Li avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaw sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li trying to hold on to Shaw's head to control him but Shaw postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Shaw in particular looking to stall.
Li could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T1#
Shaw throwing shots but Li is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Shaw is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Li is just riding it out for now. Shaw eventually gives up the hold.
Li trying to control here.
Li moves into full guard.
Li is trying to hold Shaw in close to prevent damage but Shaw has managed to pass into half guard.
Shaw looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shaw passes to side control.
A lull in the action here as Shaw stalls from top position.
Li tries to bench press Shaw off him but Shaw keeps the position.
A lull in the action here as Shaw stalls from top position.
Shaw looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Li is avoiding damage well.
Li is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Li takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#SU2#
Shaw decides to stand up, so the ref orders Li to his feet.
Li moves in looking to clinch but Shaw pushes him off.
Shaw circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wuzhang Li is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shaw tries for a takedown but Li sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Shaw shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Li but Li pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wuzhang Li has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DJ Shaw.
Shaw misses with a takedown attempt - Li sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Li is looking to counter the offense by Shaw and move into the clinch.
DJ Shaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Li tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
Li tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shaw manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Shaw tries to keep at a distance but Li has taken the fight into the clinch.
Shaw blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Li landing knees to the head.
Shaw tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Li just stands there and leans against the cage.
Li trying to land knees to the body.
Shaw is looking to take this one to the mat.
Li trying to land knees to the body.
Li with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shaw is trying to pull guard but Li has him pressed against the cage.
Li lands a knee to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Shaw has Li pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Shaw pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Li tumbling to the mat - Shaw dives into Li's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shaw postures up in Li's guard and throws a big left but Li blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Shaw dominated that 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.#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Li looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shaw darts in looking for a takedown but Li gets double underhooks and turns Shaw into the cage.
Li seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Shaw has a takedown stuffed.
Shaw shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Li sprawls well. Li wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shaw gets slowly back to his feet.
Wuzhang Li has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DJ Shaw.
Li slips a straight right by Shaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Shaw moves into range and clinches up with Li.
A bit of stalling here from Shaw.
Li landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Shaw is breathing heavily.#T1#
Li trying to land knees to the body.
Li landing knees to the head.
Shaw trying to land knees to the body.
Shaw tries to pull guard but Li forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Li looking to throw knees to the head but Shaw is blocking nicely.
Li throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shaw blocks it with crossed arms.
Shaw misses with an elbow strike.
Li lands a knee to the head.
Li landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Shaw blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shaw on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shaw avoiding damage as Li throws knees to the body.
Shaw blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Li is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shaw is defending well for now.
Shaw on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Li misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shaw.
#BC2#
Shaw breaks the clinch.
#T2#
Shaw dives in for a single leg takedown but Li sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Shaw forces Li back against the cage and clinches.
Shaw blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Li tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Li tries to land knees in the clinch but Shaw avoids the damage to the body. #TD2#
Shaw pulls guard effortlessly.
Shaw keeping moving, preventing Li from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shaw lands an upkick as Li stands over him.
Li trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shaw throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Shaw pulls Li in close to his closed guard and prevents Li from doing any damage or advancing position.
Shaw keeping full guard, as Li tries to pass. #T3##SUB2#
Shaw is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Li defends well.
Li wants to control from the top but Shaw keeps moving.
Li has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Shaw looking for a guillotine here but Li defends easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shaw is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Shaw in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Li is trying to control the position but Shaw postures up.
Shaw 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. #SU2#
Shaw gets to his feet. Li looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Li doesn't manage to clinch there - Shaw circles away.
Li tries to clinch but Shaw moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shaw. Li does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Li slaps away a takedown attempt from Shaw, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Li tries to clinch there but Shaw circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shaw! But no joy.
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 Wuzhang Li will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Li moves in looking to clinch but Shaw pushes him off.
Shaw shoots for a double leg takedown but Li sprawls well. He's pushed Shaw's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Li seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
Shaw closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Li did well to prevent Shaw getting side control.
Li tries to get to full guard but Shaw has control of the leg.
DJ Shaw has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Shaw lands a nice short elbow.
Shaw thows a huge punch but Li dodges it nicely.
Shaw is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Li!
Li takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw working Li over with strikes here. #SU2#
Shaw stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet. #CL2#
Li gets tackled into the cage by Shaw. Shaw maintains the clinch. #T1#
Li tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shaw avoids it.
Shaw managing to block the knees to the body from Li.
Shaw avoiding damage as Li throws knees to the body.
Li trying to land knees to the body.
Li trying to land knees to the body.
#BC2#
Shaw's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Li tries to clinch there but Shaw circles away.
DJ Shaw is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Shaw closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Shaw escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Shaw fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Li, pushing him back against the cage.
Shaw goes for a takedown in the clinch but Li prevents it.
Li is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shaw is defending well for now.
Li missing with knees to the body.
#T2##TD2#
Shaw has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Li uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Shaw is looking for a triangle but Li pushes his legs off easily.
Shaw 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#
Shaw moves into full mount! Li won't be happy about that!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Li in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Li is wriggling around trying to escape.
Shaw controlling from mount.
Let's hope that Shaw has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Shaw cracks Li with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#T3#
Shaw fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Shaw scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Li?
Shaw controlling from the full mount.
BOOM! Shaw connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Shaw scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Li wants to control but Shaw is having none of it.
Shaw lands a couple of good shots and Li has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Shaw just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T4#
Shaw lands a shot to the body. #SUB2#
Shaw working for the choke.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Li just trying to survive but Shaw is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Shaw has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Shaw is looking for the choke from the back position but Li is controlling his hands well.
Shaw is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Shaw gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Shaw gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Shaw apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Li tries to clinch there but Shaw circles away.
#CL2#
Shaw gets a clinch. #TD2#
Shaw ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Shaw no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Shaw is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Li wants to control from the top but Shaw keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
DJ Shaw comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shaw 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DJ Shaw!
DJ Shaw tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 27
Date: May 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Duncan. That snapped Francis's head back.
Duncan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Francis tries to close the distance and clinch but Duncan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Duncan misses the jab.
Nice sprawl there from Duncan as Francis shoots in.
Francis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Duncan circles away.
Francis has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Duncan counters with a shoot takedown. Francis fights it but they end up in guard.
Brock Duncan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Francis.
Duncan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Duncan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Duncan landing some decent shots from guard.
Duncan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Duncan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Duncan working some strikes from top position.#T1#
Duncan is in close to Francis's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Francis is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Duncan chips away with some ground and pound.
Duncan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Francis wants to stand but Duncan is controlling the position.
Duncan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Duncan postures up in Francis's guard and throws a big left but Francis blocks it.
Duncan scoring with punches to the head and body.
Duncan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Duncan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Duncan stays in close to Francis's body and controls the position.
Duncan scoring with some ground and pound.
Duncan works over Francis with some ground and pound from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Duncan's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
Duncan is looking to work some ground and pound but Francis has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duncan postures up and lands a big shot to Francis's brow.
Duncan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Francis's head.
Francis can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Duncan controls the pace.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Duncan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Francis looks winded!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Duncan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Duncan is in close to Francis's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Duncan looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Francis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Francis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Duncan landing with the ground and pound.
Duncan working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Duncan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Duncan landing some decent shots from guard.
Duncan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duncan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Duncan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Duncan cracks Francis with a solid left hand.#ROC#Francis is rocked!
Duncan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Francis on the ground.
Duncan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Francis is still in real trouble! Can Duncan finish him?
Duncan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Duncan loads up on a big left hand. Francis felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Duncan looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Francis can't hide his disappointment, as Duncan celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brock Duncan! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 23, 2024 |
#R1#
A head kick by Jackson misses
and Tuiavii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tuiavii throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jackson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tuiavii's waist but Tuiavii gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jackson off to one side.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick
and Tuiavii counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tuiavii tries to avoid it but Jackson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tuiavii to the ground. Tuiavii escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
King Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson misses with a takedown
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Freddie Tuiavii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of King Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuiavii misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tuiavii looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Tuiavii lands a slapping body shot.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Jackson avoids the body shot from Tuiavii.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson misses with the body kick
and Tuiavii counters with an outside leg kick.
Tuiavii tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tuiavii counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tuiavii connects with a solid leg kick.
Jackson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#T2#
Jackson blocks a jab.
Tuiavii misses with a hook.
Jackson darts in looking for a takedown but Tuiavii gets double underhooks and turns Jackson into the cage.
Tuiavii is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jackson.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson throws a counter combo.
A lazy left from Tuiavii finds it's target.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tuiavii was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tuiavii throws a leg kick which misses Jackson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jackson tries to avoid it.
Tuiavii blocks a head kick by Jackson.
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!
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Tuiavii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
Tuiavii misses with a straight left. #T3#
Jackson looks to land a body kick but Tuiavii moved away.
Tuiavii tried to counter with a leg kick but Jackson avoided it.
Jackson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson looks winded!
Jackson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Tuiavii shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tuiavii half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jackson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick
and Tuiavii counters with a straight right hand.
Jackson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tuiavii defends it nicely.
Tuiavii could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T4#
Jackson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tuiavii makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Jackson really felt that one!
Tuiavii bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jackson looks to throw a body kick
and Tuiavii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Freddie Tuiavii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick
and Tuiavii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jackson with a poor takedown
enabling Tuiavii to counter with a crisp jab.
Tuiavii lands a lovely overhand right.
Jackson walks into a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Freddie Tuiavii dominated that round.
That's time! Tuiavii's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Tuiavii throws a body shot but no joy.
Tuiavii sets himself, and Jackson steps forward looking for the clinch! Tuiavii avoids it this time.
Jackson throws a lazy head kick
and Tuiavii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Jackson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Tuiavii has got the better of the exchanges.
Jackson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tuiavii counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jackson thinking.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tuiavii.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses
and Tuiavii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuiavii throws a leg kick
and Jackson counters with a two punch combo.
Tuiavii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Jackson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It looked like Tuiavii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Tuiavii shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Freddie Tuiavii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of King Jackson.#T1#
Jackson walks into a stiff left hand from Tuiavii.
Nice straight punches there by Tuiavii. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tuiavii.
Jackson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tuiavii counters with an inside leg kick.
Tuiavii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tuiavii lands a really nice looking cross but Jackson seems unphased.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Tuiavii tried to counter with a leg kick but Jackson avoided it.
Jackson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
King Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tuiavii delivers a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Nice shot lands for Tuiavii.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
Jackson with a poor takedown #CL#
and Tuiavii moves into the clinch.
Tuiavii controlling the action here for a moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tuiavii just leaning against Jackson, taking a breather.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tuiavii unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jackson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jackson is looking to break free of the clinch but Tuiavii has double underhooks.
Tuiavii slowing the pace effectively.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but Tuiavii blocks with his arms.
#T3#
Tuiavii's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Good body shot from Tuiavii.
Tuiavii is trying to break the clinch but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Tuiavii avoiding damage.
Tuiavii is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jackson is trying to break free.
Tuiavii can't break the clinch.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tuiavii's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Jackson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tuiavii slows down the pace here.
Tuiavii struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tuiavii lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jackson.
Tuiavii's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC2#
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Freddie Tuiavii dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jackson tries a low kick but Tuiavii avoids it.
Tuiavii throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson throws a leg kick #CL#
and Tuiavii holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tuiavii - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tuiavii scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tuiavii using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jackson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jackson wants to break free but Tuiavii has control.
#T1##BC2#
Jackson breaks from the clinch.
A slow jab from Tuiavii misses its intended target.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tuiavii.
Jackson with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Tuiavii counter with a right hand.
Tuiavii blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tuiavii blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Jackson throws a lazy head kick
and Tuiavii counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tuiavii misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson throws a leg kick which misses Tuiavii's front leg but catches the back leg as Tuiavii tries to avoid it. #T2#
Tuiavii lands a jab to Jackson's midsection.
Tuiavii throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tuiavii lands a slapping body shot.
Jackson fails to land the takedown.
Jackson misses with a kick to the body.
Tuiavii tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Tuiavii moves out of range easily.
Tuiavii throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
letting Tuiavii counter with a right hand. #T3#
Jackson misses with a leg kick
and Tuiavii counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson throws a head kick but Tuiavii moves out of range.
Tuiavii missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tuiavii missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tuiavii smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jackson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tuiavii cracks Jackson with an open hand slap.
A lazy body kick from Tuiavii #TD2#
and Jackson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tuiavii!
Tuiavii is trying to improve his position.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tuiavii wants to control but Jackson postures up.
Tuiavii is looking for a sweep.
A bit of a lull in the action here.#SU2#
Jackson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
A head kick by Jackson misses
and Tuiavii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tuiavii lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jackson throws out a leg kick but Tuiavii moves out of range and Jackson only half commits.
A quick step to the side and Tuiavii tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
King Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tuiavii lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Freddie Tuiavii showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tuiavii, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Freddie Tuiavii!
After the fight, Freddie Tuiavii 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Carikuntz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Carikuntz throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackson.
A jab lands there for Carikuntz.
Jackson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Carikuntz cracks Jackson with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Jackson tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Carikuntz pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Jackson is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Carikuntz! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 16, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Kovalev looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Francis!
Kovalev sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Francis is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The ground and pound from Kovalev seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Francis gets back to half guard.
Kovalev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kovalev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Francis with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kovalev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Francis on the ground.
Kovalev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Francis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kovalev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Francis is looking to escape.#ES2#
Francis has one foot on Kovalev's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Francis throws a hook but Kovalev avoids it easily.
Francis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Kovalev looking to score a takedown here. Francis is defending well but Kovalev drives through and ends up in Francis's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Francis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kovalev postures up.
Kovalev is in close to Francis's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kovalev is looking to work some ground and pound but Francis has wrist control.
Kovalev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Francis will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Kovalev is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kovalev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kovalev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kovalev throwing strikes but missing.
Francis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kovalev.
Kovalev really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kovalev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#ROC#Francis is rocked!
Kovalev lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Francis is still in real trouble! Can Kovalev finish him?
Kovalev postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Francis covers up, he's hurt! Kovalev keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Kovalev and the ref steps in to end the fight! Kovalev can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Kovalev! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Jackson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tsering to the ground. Jackson is now in Tsering's guard.
Jackson wants to get up but he can't break Tsering's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Tsering is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Tsering has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Jackson doesn't defend quickly enough and Tsering has managed to lock this one up! Can Jackson escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Tsering on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dechen Tsering! |
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