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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Edwards closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shaw circles away.
Edwards fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Shaw throws a counter combo.#TD#
Edwards darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Shaw is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shaw regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Shaw throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Edwards sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Shaw escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Edwards gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Edwards content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Shaw is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Edwards is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Edwards drops back looking for a leg! Shaw is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shaw manages to kick Edwards off! Edwards jumps back into Shaw's guard. #SUB2#
Shaw has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Edwards can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Edwards might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Edwards engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Shaw is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Edwards defends well.
Edwards 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.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shaw has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Edwards can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Edwards advances to half guard.
Shaw wants to improve his position but Edwards is controlling well.
Shaw looks winded!#T3#
Edwards 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.
Edwards stalling. #SUB#
Edwards 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.
#SUB#
Edwards is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shaw is just riding it out for now. Edwards eventually gives up the hold.
Edwards performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Shaw looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Edwards is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Shaw wants to improve his position but Edwards is controlling well.
Shaw looks like he's trying to stand up.
Edwards is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Edwards is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Edwards dominated that round.
That's time! Edwards's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Edwards with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shaw counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Edwards thumps Shaw with a low kick.
Edwards looks for a takedown but Shaw sprawls well.
Shaw slaps away a takedown attempt from Edwards, before circling back to the center of the mat.
As Edwards backs off Shaw throws a huge counter combo but Edwards manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickey Edwards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Edwards wants to clinch up but Shaw keeps it at a distance.
Shaw unleashes a big counter combination but Edwards bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards dives in for a single leg takedown but Shaw sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Despite the aggression on Shaw's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Edwards misses with a takedown attempt - Shaw sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shaw throws a counter combo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Shaw swats away the attempt to clinch by Edwards.
Shaw keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Edwards 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.
Edwards wants to control from the top but Shaw keeps moving. #SUB2#
Shaw has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Edwards can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Edwards is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2##SUB2#
Shaw is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Edwards content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Shaw isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Edwards stacks Shaw on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Edwards!
Edwards wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shaw keeps working.
Edwards controlling the position from side mount.
Shaw tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Edwards wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Edwards wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shaw keeps working.
Edwards is working Shaw over with some ground and pound from side control. #SUB#
Edwards tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Edwards has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Shaw tries to improve position but can't.
Mickey Edwards overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shaw is looking to get back to his feet here but Edwards is keeping cool and he's managed to take Shaw's back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Edwards's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Shaw is in bad spot here.
Shaw is trying to stand back up.
Edwards biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T4#
A lull in the action here.
Shaw is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Edwards slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
I really don't envy Shaw right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Edwards dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Shaw leaves Edwards with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Edwards shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shaw defends it nicely.
Edwards fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shaw avoids it really well and circles away.
Shaw throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickey Edwards. 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.#TD#
Edwards gets a takedown into half guard.#T1##SUB#
Edwards is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shaw sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Shaw is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Edwards pulls his head out easily.
Edwards controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Shaw looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edwards prevents Shaw from improving his position.#SUB2#
Shaw looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Edwards takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Shaw misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Edwards performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Shaw looks like he's trying to stand up.
Edwards controlling the action here.#SUB#
Edwards is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cristen Shaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Edwards in particular looking to stall.
Shaw is looking for a sweep. Edwards is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Edwards stalling. #SUB2#
Shaw looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Edwards controlling the action here.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Edwards looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Shaw!#T4#
Shaw is being controlled here.
Edwards trying to control the position but Shaw is working away.
Shaw sneaks back into half guard.
Edwards seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Shaw wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Edwards takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mickey Edwards showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Edwards, 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mickey Edwards!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Bakajovic with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Shaw to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice takedown defense from Shaw. No joy for Bakajovic on that attempt.
Shaw throws a counter combo.
No joy there for Shaw, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bakajovic tries to clinch but Shaw moves out of range. #CL#
Bakajovic clinches with his opponent.
Bakajovic missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrij Bakajovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bakajovic lands a knee to the body.
Shaw is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1#
Shaw is trying to break the clinch but Bakajovic is controlling him.
The referee calls for Bakajovic to work.
Bakajovic looking for a takedown.
Shaw is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bakajovic is trying to drag Shaw to the mat but Shaw just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #TD2#
Shaw pulls Bakajovic into guard.
#T2#
Bakajovic wants to control from the top but Shaw keeps moving.
Bakajovic stands up over Shaw, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Shaw thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Bakajovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Bakajovic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Shaw is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Shaw working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bakajovic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bakajovic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shaw looks winded!
Bakajovic working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Shaw's head.#T3#
Bakajovic with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Shaw working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bakajovic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bakajovic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Shaw looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shaw being controlled here, momentarily.
Bakajovic'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.
Bakajovic scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bakajovic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bakajovic keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shaw's head.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Shaw looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bakajovic is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bakajovic works over Shaw with some ground and pound from guard.
Bakajovic controlling from the top position.
Further stalling from Bakajovic.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bakajovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bakajovic working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Andrij Bakajovic will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Bakajovic has closed the distance and engaged Shaw in a clinch.
Bakajovic is looking for a takedown.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bakajovic - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bakajovic using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Shaw wants to get back to striking at distance but Bakajovic won't allow it.
#BC2#
Shaw breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Shaw tries to keep at a distance but Bakajovic has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakajovic tries a knee to the head but Shaw blocks it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T1#
Bakajovic is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bakajovic is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shaw is defending well.
Bakajovic tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bakajovic utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Shaw is breathing heavily.
Bakajovic throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shaw blocks it with crossed arms.
Bakajovic tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shaw takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bakajovic looking to throw knees to the head but Shaw is blocking nicely.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bakajovic takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T2#
Bakajovic trying to land knees to the body.
Bakajovic with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bakajovic scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Cristen Shaw has been cut.
Bakajovic is trying to drag Shaw to the mat but Shaw just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrij Bakajovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bakajovic will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Shaw up against the cage.#TD#
Bakajovic lands a takedown into guard.
#T3#
Bakajovic 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.
Bakajovic trying to control but Shaw is working from the bottom.
Bakajovic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shaw on the ground.
Bakajovic is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bakajovic working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Shaw's head.#SUB2#
Bakajovic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shaw has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bakajovic has managed to get both his arms back between Shaw's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Shaw is looking for a triangle but Bakajovic pushes his legs off easily.
Shaw can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bakajovic controls the pace.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bakajovic lands a couple of elbows.
Bakajovic's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bakajovic postures up and lands a big shot to Shaw's brow.
Bakajovic slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Bakajovic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bakajovic controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Bakajovic has closed the distance and engaged Shaw in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrij Bakajovic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cristen Shaw's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Bakajovic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shaw paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shaw looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shaw looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bakajovic shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bakajovic throws a head kick but Shaw moves out of range.
Bakajovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Bakajovic backs off Shaw throws a huge counter combo but Bakajovic manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakajovic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shaw swivels and escapes.#T1#
Shaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shaw unleashes a big counter combination but Bakajovic bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bakajovic shoots in for a takedown but Shaw shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrij Bakajovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bakajovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shaw moves away.
Bakajovic moves in looking to clinch but Shaw pushes him off.#CL#
Bakajovic moves into range and clinches up with Shaw.
Shaw wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bakajovic has him pressed against the cage.
Shaw is trying to break the clinch but Bakajovic is controlling him.
Andrij Bakajovic has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#BC2#
Shaw escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shaw keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bakajovic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shaw lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#TD#
Bakajovic changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Shaw looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES2#
Shaw bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
A looping hook to the body misses from Bakajovic. Shaw does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cristen Shaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Shaw defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bakajovic.
Shaw is looking for the big counter here.
Andrij Bakajovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bakajovic tries to clinch up.
As Bakajovic backs off Shaw throws a huge counter combo but Bakajovic manages to avoid it all.
Bakajovic finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Shaw is looking for the big counter here.
Shaw avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shaw throws a counter combo.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Shaw enables Bakajovic to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Shaw manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bakajovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shaw can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Shaw has his foot on Bakajovic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bakajovic works his way back into a safe position though.
Bakajovic might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shaw takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Shaw is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4#
Bakajovic wants to control from the top but Shaw keeps moving.
Bakajovic not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Shaw throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Bakajovic sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bakajovic has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Shaw is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB2#
Shaw has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bakajovic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bakajovic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shaw swivels and escapes.
Andrij Bakajovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL#
Bakajovic moves into the clinch successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cristen Shaw comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bakajovic has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrij Bakajovic!
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Event:
Bravado 8: Pandaa vs Kincaid
Date: Sep 04, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Shaw closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Shaw tries to move to mount but Baller blocks the move with his legs.
You can see the frustration on Baller's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Baller manages to get back to half guard.
Baller wants to get back to full guard.
Baller keeps trying to improve his position.
Baller is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Baller can do anything to dispel that myth.
Baller works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Baller is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shaw is aware though and is defending well.
Baller 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#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Baller lands a nice short elbow.
Baller is trying to control. Shaw wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Baller not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Baller wants to take a breather but Shaw is having none of it. #SUB#
Shaw looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Baller trying to control from half guard but Shaw is working away.
Baller passes to side control.
Baller looks up at the clock and then as Shaw takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Baller smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Shaw tries to bench press Baller off him but Baller keeps the position.
Baller trying to control the action but Shaw is working from the bottom.
Baller moves into full mount! #T2#
Baller can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shaw is looking to escape.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Baller working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Shaw 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.
Shaw is breathing heavily.
Baller is trying to control. Shaw wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Baller drops an elbow to the side of Shaw's head.
Shaw makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Shaw.
Baller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shaw is keeping the position for now.
Shaw working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Baller landing some decent shots from guard.
Baller stands and throws Shaw's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Baller works to advance to full mount. Shaw defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Baller cracks Shaw with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Baller landing strikes from the mount.
Baller tries to control but Shaw wriggling away.
Baller controlling his opponent.
Baller landing strikes from the mount and Shaw is in trouble!
Shaw is squirming around, avoiding Baller's attempts to control the action. #T4#
We've been informed that Baller has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Baller controlling from mount.
Baller dominating with strikes here.
Baller is landing with some decent strikes but Shaw is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Baller wants to control the pace but Shaw is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baller working Shaw over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Baller 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##TD2#
Baller shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Shaw's guard.
Shaw not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shaw keeping moving, preventing Baller from controlling successfully.
Benjamin Baller has got the better of the ground game so far.
Baller is working Shaw over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Shaw is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Baller is controlling him.
Baller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Baller content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Baller scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw keeping moving, preventing Baller from controlling successfully.
Baller must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Baller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Baller lands a couple of elbows.
Shaw is trying to control the position but Baller postures up.
Baller passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Baller trying to control the position but Shaw is working away.
Baller taking a breather here.
Baller working the ground and pound.
Shaw is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Baller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shaw keeps working.
Shaw on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Baller tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
Baller wants to control but Shaw is keeping him busy.
Baller advances to mount.
Baller breaks from Shaw's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Baller lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Baller looking to control and managing it successfully.
Baller landing strikes from the mount and Shaw is in trouble!
Baller pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Baller trying to control but Shaw is having none of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baller connects with a bit shot that sees Shaw covering up! More strikes from Baller and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Baller is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benjamin Baller!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 02, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Cristen Shaw drives through and clinches with Doyle Shaw against the cage.
Cristen Shaw lands a nice shot to the body.
Cristen Shaw stalling.
Doyle Shaw wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Cristen Shaw manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Cristen Shaw shoots in and gets a takedown into Doyle Shaw's guard.
Cristen Shaw is standing up over Doyle Shaw. Doyle Shaw looks to escape but Cristen Shaw dives into side control.
#REVR#
Cristen Shaw is staying tight to Doyle Shaw's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Cristen Shaw working the head with strikes.
Doyle Shaw being controlled for a moment. #SU2#
Cristen Shaw decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Cristen Shaw.
Cristen Shaw misses with a double jab
and Doyle Shaw counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Doyle Shaw throws a series of strikes that have Cristen Shaw backpedaling.
Doyle Shaw darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Cristen Shaw counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Doyle Shaw tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Cristen Shaw manages to move to mount!
Doyle Shaw is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU2#
Cristen Shaw stands up from mount. Strange move. #T2##CL2#
Cristen Shaw moves into the clinch.
Cristen Shaw lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD2#
Cristen Shaw has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Doyle Shaw regains guard immediately.
Cristen Shaw controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cristen Shaw landing with the ground and pound.
Cristen Shaw stays in close to Doyle Shaw's body and controls the position.
Cristen Shaw slips nicely into half guard.#T3##SU2#
Cristen Shaw gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #TD2#
Cristen Shaw closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Doyle Shaw did well to prevent Cristen Shaw getting side control.
Doyle Shaw is looking to get back to is feet but Cristen Shaw passes into side control.
Doyle Shaw is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Cristen Shaw is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Cristen Shaw lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Doyle Shaw hang on?
Cristen Shaw sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Cristen Shaw looking to finish Doyle Shaw with some ground and pound. This is bad for Doyle Shaw!
Cristen Shaw controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like Cristen Shaw might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SUB2#
Cristen Shaw is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Doyle Shaw has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cristen Shaw looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cristen Shaw dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Cristen Shaw scores with a head kick. Doyle Shaw tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2#
It looks like Doyle Shaw has been cut.
Doyle Shaw scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Doyle Shaw shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cristen Shaw defends it nicely.
Doyle Shaw throws a body shot but no joy.
Doyle Shaw tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cristen Shaw swivels and escapes.
Doyle Shaw falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Cristen Shaw counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Cristen Shaw stands up and waves to Doyle Shaw to follow him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Cristen Shaw instigates a clinch. #T1##BC2#
Cristen Shaw breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Cristen Shaw gets a clinch. #TD2#
Cristen Shaw works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Doyle Shaw is wriggling around but Cristen Shaw manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
Cristen Shaw looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Cristen Shaw maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Doyle Shaw could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Cristen Shaw has cracked it and Doyle Shaw is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Cristen Shaw!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cristen Shaw!
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Event:
HI 72 - SUPERFIGHT!
Date: Jun 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Blood looks to score with a jab to the body but Shaw is just out of range.
Shaw lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Shaw goes for a double leg but Blood avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Blood continues to drive forward.
Blood lands a jab-cross combination.
Blood connects with a solid leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Blood there.
Blood wants to clinch up but Shaw keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Shaw is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Blood's half guard.
Shaw lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Blood is looking to escape.
Blood on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Blood tries to get out of the position.#SU2#
Shaw escapes and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blood fails in his attempt to clinch.
Blood shoots in for a takedown but Shaw shows good takedown defense.
Shaw throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shaw misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Blood counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Blood wants to stand but Shaw has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T1#
Blood wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Shaw uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Blood wants to stand and escape but instead Shaw has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Blood definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Blood wants to get back to his feet but Shaw is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Shaw controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
It looks like Shaw might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Shaw wants to pass the guard but Blood is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Blood wants to stand up but Shaw is controlling him.
Shaw looking to pass the guard.
Blood is looking to stand up but Shaw isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shaw has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Blood shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Shaw manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2#
Shaw is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Blood defends well.
Shaw looks winded!#T3#
Shaw is trying to control the position but Blood postures up.
Blood would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Shaw is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Blood throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mr Blood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blood doesn't manage to clinch there - Shaw circles away.
#TD#
Blood looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Shaw!#SU#
Blood has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD#
Blood closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Shaw did well to prevent Blood getting side control.
Blood tries to stand but can't do so whilst Shaw controls his leg. #SU#
Blood stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Shaw to get to his feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Blood as he connects with a hook.
Shaw takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Blood cracks Shaw with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Blood 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#
Blood closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Blood throws a shot to the body.
Blood leaves Shaw with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Blood misses with a body punch
#CL2#
and Shaw counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD2#
Shaw pulls guard successfully.
Shaw manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Blood manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Blood wants to stand and escape but Shaw is having none of it.
Blood trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Shaw is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blood is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shaw can do to turn this around?
Shaw trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Blood wants to stand and escape but Shaw is having none of it. #T1#
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#ES#
Blood scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#TD#
Blood looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Shaw!#ES2#
Shaw bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Jab by Blood.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Blood fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Shaw sprawls well initially but Blood persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Blood wants to stand up but Shaw is controlling the position.
#T2#
Shaw trying to hold on to Blood's head to control him but Blood postures up.
#SU#
Blood decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Blood lands a body shot.
Shaw with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Blood to score with a decent uppercut.#TD#
Shaw gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Blood tries to stand but Shaw is controlling from the bottom. #SU#
Blood gets to his feet - Shaw follows without any prompting. #CL#
Blood moves into the clinch.
Blood is looking to break free of the clinch but Shaw has double underhooks. #T3#
Blood working hard to break the clinch.
Blood tries to break free but Shaw pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Blood escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Blood closes the distance and clinches.
Blood tries to circle away but Shaw has him pinned against the cage.
Blood wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Blood is trying to break the clinch but Shaw has him pressed against the cage.
Blood taking a breather. #BC#
Blood breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Shaw gets caught napping as Blood dives in and scores a takedown. Shaw manages to retain guard.
Blood knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shaw on the ground.#SU#
Blood decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Shaw, up you get!
Blood connects with a right hand. Shaw shakes it off.
Blood tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shaw swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And Shaw responds with a good body kick, but Blood manages to step out the way in time.#CL#
Blood has managed to clinch.
#T4#
Blood tries to circle away but Shaw has him pinned against the cage.
Shaw fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Blood lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shaw blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blood is looking to break free of the clinch but Shaw has double underhooks. #BC#
Blood breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Blood.
Blood throws a one two combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blood scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice straight punches there by Blood. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Blood.#TD#
Blood gets the takedown into side control. #SU#
Blood stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD#
Blood shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Shaw manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Blood 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Blood cracks Shaw with a good jab.#CL2#
Shaw has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Shaw escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blood moves into range and connects with a jab.
Shaw looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Shaw misses with a body kick.
Mr Blood is winning the standup battle so far.#TD#
Blood throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Shaw tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Blood is in Shaw's guard.#ES2#
Shaw uses the cage to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blood wants to clinch up but Shaw keeps it at a distance.
Shaw tries to clinch but Blood moves out of range. #TD#
Blood shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Blood showed some decent athleticism there.
Blood wants to stand but Shaw has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Shaw takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Blood is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Shaw manages to get to full guard.
Shaw is looking to stand up but Blood isn't so interested in that idea. #SU#
Blood decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Shaw, up you get!
Shaw takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Blood tries to clinch but Shaw moves out of range. #T2#
Blood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shaw manages to avoid it.#TD#
Blood 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.
Shaw has a closed guard, preventing Blood from standing up. #SU#
Blood decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Blood digs a good body shot into Shaw's ribs.
Shaw on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Shaw takes a shot right to the bread basket.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Shaw enables Blood to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Shaw manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU#
Shaw is working an open guard so Blood takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD#
Blood closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Shaw is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Blood seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#T3##SU#
Blood decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #TD#
Blood closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Shaw did well to prevent Blood getting side control.#SU#
Blood stands up and beckons Shaw to join him on the feet.
Blood moves in looking to clinch but Shaw pushes him off.
Blood scores with a body shot.
#TD#
Blood throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Shaw tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Blood is in Shaw's guard.
Blood is looking to stand up but Shaw won't let him.
Shaw is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Blood wants to stand but Shaw is controlling his posture from full guard. #T4##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Blood looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Shaw!#SU#
Blood has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Cristen Shaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD#
Blood shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Blood showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Blood 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Blood!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Shaw takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CUT#
It looks like Cristen Shaw has been cut.
A low kick from Winter is predictable there
and Shaw counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #CL2#
Shaw has closed the distance and engaged Winter in a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Winter is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #TD2#
Shaw has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Winter regains guard immediately.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winter looking to control but Shaw passes into half guard.
Winter is doing well to control the position and prevent Shaw from advancing to side control.
Winter is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Shaw content to control rather than advance. #SU2#
Shaw stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
A slow jab from Shaw misses its intended target. #TD#
Winter drives through with a takedown into Shaw's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Winter might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shaw managing to control the position. #T2##SUB2#
Shaw is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Winter defends well.#ES2#
Shaw kicks Winter off and gets to his feet.
Shaw fails to land with a series of punches.
#TD2#
Shaw looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shaw missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Shaw is pressing down on Winter's thigh, looking to free his foot. Winter is holding on for now. #SUB#
Winter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Winter tries to get to full guard but Shaw has control of the leg.
Shaw is pressing down on Winter's thigh, looking to free his foot. Winter is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shaw prevents Winter from improving his position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Winter wants to sweep but Shaw has passed to side control!
Shaw landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Shaw working the ground and pound.
Shaw landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Winter is looking for a sweep.
Winter is breathing heavily.
Shaw taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cristen Shaw dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cristen Shaw's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Shaw avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shaw throws a head kick but Winter moves out of range.
Winter 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.
Shaw shoots in and drives through. Winter sprawls well.#CL#
Winter clinches up with Shaw and pushes him back against the cage.
Winter goes for a takedown attempt but Shaw pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Winter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shaw.
Winter tries to clinch up but Shaw circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice sprawl there from Shaw as Winter shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winter is looking to clinch but Shaw is avoiding it.
Shaw tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Winter defends well and Shaw ends up having to push Winter into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Winter gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Shaw to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Shaw is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Shaw got a little sloppy there for a moment and Winter has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shaw has managed to get both his arms back between Winter's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Shaw lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Winter on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Winter tries to get out of the position.
Shaw trying to control but Winter is working from the bottom.
Winter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shaw has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shaw cracks Winter with a solid left hand.
Cristen Shaw has got the better of the ground game so far.
Winter managing to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Winter misses with a head kick.
Winter tries to clinch up.#TD#
Winter darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Shaw makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Winter shoots in looking for a takedown but Shaw manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Winter's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bear Winter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shaw misses with a two punch combination.
#T3##TD2#
Shaw shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Winter's guard.
Winter is wriggling around but Shaw manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
Shaw perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Winter knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shaw on the ground.
Winter is trying to maintain the position but Shaw is very close to passing his half guard.
Shaw moves into full mount! Winter won't be happy about that!
Shaw cracks Winter with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#T4##SUB2#
Winter defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Shaw.
Shaw looking to control but Winter is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Winter is trying desperately to improve position.
Shaw sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Winter wants to hold on but Shaw pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cristen Shaw showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cristen Shaw's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Winter 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.
Winter 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.
Bear Winter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shaw shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Winter as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Shaw instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Shaw jumps guard.
Winter trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Winter has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Shaw is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw has momentary wrist control but Winter slips an elbow through the middle.
Winter trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Shaw manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Shaw takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shaw content to stall in guard here. #T1##ES#
Winter manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#T2#
Shaw slaps away a takedown attempt from Winter, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Shaw circles away from the clinch attempt.
Winter lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CL2#
Shaw closes the distance and clinches.
Winter tries to break the clinch but Shaw is controlling the position.
Shaw keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Winter's efforts to push away.#TD2#
Shaw lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Winter is not content to let Shaw control the position.
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 tries to pass to full mount but Winter defends it. #T3#
Winter is looking to improve his position.
Winter trying to control here.
Winter is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Shaw jumps into side control!#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.
Shaw creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Winter is looking to regain half guard here but Shaw keeps moving and retains side control.
Shaw wants to control but Winter is keeping him busy.
Winter is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Winter is being controlled here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cristen Shaw comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shaw has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cristen Shaw!
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