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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 28, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Shepard closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pelaez did well to prevent Shepard getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pelaez preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Pelaez wants to control but Shepard is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pelaez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shepard's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shepard's back!
What can Shepard do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Pelaez is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#ES#
Shepard manages to stand up with Pelaez still on his back. Eventually Pelaez drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position. #T1##TD2#
Pelaez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Shepard regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Pelaez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shepard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pelaez has managed to get both his arms back between Shepard's legs - danger averted.
Pelaez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pelaez pushes down on Shepard's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SU2#
Pelaez decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Pelaez misses with the combination.
#T2#
Shepard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pelaez is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Shepard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Pelaez drives through with a takedown into Shepard's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Pelaez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Shepard looking for a guillotine here but Pelaez defends easily.
#SUB#
Shepard had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pelaez defends it easily.
Shepard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T3#
Pelaez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Shepard is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pelaez is controlling him.
Pelaez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shepard is keeping the position for now.
Pelaez controlling from the top position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Shepard working for a triangle but Pelaez defends it easily.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Pelaez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Shepard sprawls well initially but Pelaez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Shepard pushes Pelaez off but Pelaez dives into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shepard is looking for a sweep.
Pelaez staying calm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban Pelaez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Pelaez throws a head kick but Shepard moves out of range.
Shepard attempts a counter takedown but Pelaez avoids it well and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shepard. #CL2#
Pelaez moves into the clinch successfully.
Pelaez is trying to break the clinch but Shepard is controlling him.
Shepard tries for a takedown but Pelaez manages to get underhooks.
Pelaez is trying to push Shepard away but Shepard has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shepard wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pelaez working hard to break the clinch.
Pelaez manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Pelaez wants to get back to striking at distance but Shepard won't allow it.
#T1##TD#
Shepard pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Shepard looking for a guillotine here but Pelaez defends easily.
Shepard trying to control the position.
Pelaez throws a big right hand that misses.
Pelaez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shepard works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pelaez throws a big elbow that misses.
Pelaez advances to half guard.
Pelaez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pelaez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pelaez controlling the action here.
Shepard wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Shepard actively working from the bottom here.
Pelaez controlling the pace.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Pelaez moves nicely into side control. #SUB2#
Pelaez goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Shepard has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Pelaez but great work by Shepard.
Shepard working away.
Pelaez holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Pelaez is looking for a sweep.
Pelaez sneaks back into half guard.
Pelaez trying to control but Shepard postures up.
#T4#
Pelaez tries to roll over but Shepard keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pelaez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Shepard's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Shepard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shepard trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pelaez's guard.
Shepard won't allow Pelaez to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban Pelaez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Shepard gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pelaez counters with a series of strikes. Shepard will be more careful next time no doubt. #TD2#
Pelaez shoots in and bounces Shepard off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Pelaez looking to pass the guard.
Pelaez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Pelaez stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Pelaez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL2#
Pelaez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1##TD2#
Pelaez decides to pull guard.
Pelaez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shepard.
Pelaez looking to control.
Shepard stops Pelaez from standing up.
Shepard postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Shepard is looking to stand up but Pelaez won't let him.
Shepard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Shepard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Esteban Pelaez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pelaez doesn't manage to clinch there - Shepard circles away.
#TD2#
Pelaez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Shepard's half guard.#SU2#
Pelaez stands up out of the half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Pelaez moves into the clinch.
Pelaez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pelaez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shepard wants a takedown but no success here.
Pelaez is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Shepard. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3##TD2#
Pelaez decides to pull guard.
Shepard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pelaez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pelaez looking to control.
#SUB2#
Pelaez throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Shepard escapes and throws Pelaez's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Pelaez is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#ES2#
Pelaez kicks Shepard off and gets back to his feet.#CL2#
Pelaez forces Shepard back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Pelaez manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T4#
Pelaez wants to sweep but no luck.
Pelaez trying to keep a closed guard but Shepard is proving a slippery customer.
Shepard postures up in Pelaez's guard and throws a big left but Pelaez blocks it.
Pelaez controlling Shepard's posture.
Pelaez tries to strike from the bottom.
Jake Shepard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Esteban Pelaez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pelaez is pulling down on Shepard's head. It's preventing any offense from Shepard, at least for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Esteban Pelaez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pelaez 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Esteban Pelaez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 22, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Nine looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Shepard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shepard wants to get back to full guard.
Nine is looking to advance position but Shepard won't allow it.
Nine prevents Shepard from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nine throwing shots but Shepard is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nine is trying to control the action in half guard but Shepard is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shepard is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Shepard wants to control but Nine is keeping busy.
Nine seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shepard does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shepard tries to roll over but Nine keeps him under control.#SUB#
Shepard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Nine with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Nine gets a takedown into half guard.#T2#
Nine is looking to take a break and control but Shepard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shepard on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Shepard is trying to stand.
Nine looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nine is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3##SUB#
Shepard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nine pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Shepard looking for submissions off his back.
Shepard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nine looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nine keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nine landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nine perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nine thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Nine is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shepard defends it well.
Shepard regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Nine.
Nine tries to free his leg and advance position but Shepard is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Shepard is looking for a triangle but Nine pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Shepard escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nine gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Belial Nine dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Nine moves into the clinch.
Nine keeps control of Shepard as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD2#
Nine jumps guard.
Shepard is fighting to break Nine's control of his arms but Nine is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Shepard won't allow Nine to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nine is adopting a defensive guard.
Nine really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shepard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shepard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Shepard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shepard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shepard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nine is looking to sweep but instead, Shepard has passed into half guard.
Nine is trying to maintain the position but Shepard is very close to passing his half guard.
Nine is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shepard's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shepard's back!
Nine doesn't have the hooks in and Shepard manages to turn into his guard.
#T2#
Nine wants to control but Shepard passes easily into half guard.
Shepard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nine desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB#
Shepard is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nine defends it well.
Shepard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Shepard is working for a submission of some sort.
#T3#
Nine trying to control but Shepard postures up.
#SUB#
Shepard 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.
#SUB2#
Nine is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shepard pulls his head out easily. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Nine is defending against the submission attempts here by Shepard.
Nine moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shepard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jake Shepard will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nine with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shepard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nine swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Nine shoots in and bounces Shepard off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
Shepard has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Nine off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shepard throws a big counter combination but Nine scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Nine gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Nine turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Nine manages to end up in side control.#T1#
Shepard is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Nine is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Shepard is trying to stand up.
Nine unloads with some shots from mount but Shepard bucks and avoids them well.
Nine takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Shepard is trying to stand but he's just given Nine his back.
Shepard covering up well and avoiding damage. #SUB2#
Nine has got his arm under Shepard's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Shepard has spun round into Nine's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
#T2#
Shepard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nine is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nine is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nine has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Shepard preventing the sweep. #T3#
Nine is striking off his back. Shepard thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard. #SUB#
Shepard is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Nine is defending against the submission attempts here by Shepard.
#SUB#
Shepard is looking for a kimura here.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Nine is defending against the submission attempts here by Shepard.
Nine wants to control but Shepard is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jake Shepard.
I think Shepard 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jake Shepard!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 17, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Johnson gets a clinch.
Shepard tries to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling the position. #TD#
Shepard pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson passes Shepard's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Shepard is trying to maintain the position but Johnson is very close to passing his half guard.
Shepard is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Shepard is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Johnson has latched onto it... Big trouble! Johnson pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Shepard is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Johnson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andre Johnson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Shepard moves to clinch but Diegs breaks away
and Diegs counters with a left to the body.
Shepard is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shepard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Diegs throws a body punch but Shepard moves out of range. #CL#
Shepard moves into the clinch.#TD#
Shepard manages to pull guard.
Diegs trying to control but Shepard is working from the bottom.
Diegs's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diegs content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Diegs is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Shepard trying to control the position.
#T1##SUB#
Shepard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Diegs showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Shepard looking for a triangle here. Diegs is fighting it but it looks tight! Shepard pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Diegs is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jake Shepard!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Tzovalzeck tries to clinch up.
Shepard was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Shepard shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tzovalzeck but Tzovalzeck pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tzovalzeck swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
Tzovalzeck closes the distance and pushes Shepard back into the cage.
Shepard keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tzovalzeck's efforts to push away.#TD2#
Tzovalzeck drags the fight down to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Tzovalzeck is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shepard is aware though and is defending well.
Tzovalzeck is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tzovalzeck holds on and takes a little breather.
Shepard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1##SUB2#
Tzovalzeck is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shepard throws a big elbow that misses.
Shepard wants to stand but Tzovalzeck has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Tzovalzeck is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shepard wants to stand and escape but instead Tzovalzeck has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T2#
Shepard keeping moving, preventing Tzovalzeck from controlling successfully.
Tzovalzeck throwing strikes from guard but Shepard blocks nicely.
Tzovalzeck looking to sit in guard and control but Shepard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Shepard with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Tzovalzeck is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Tzovalzeck is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shepard working some strikes from top position.
Tzovalzeck is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shepard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tzovalzeck works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tzovalzeck working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shepard.
Tzovalzeck striking off his back but it's not causing Shepard any problems. #SU#
Shepard gets to his feet. Tzovalzeck looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Shepard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD#
Shepard bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Tzovalzeck can't do much from the bottom here.
Tzovalzeck tries to control but Shepard manages to take his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tzovalzeck trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Shepard working for a choke but Tzovalzeck is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Balzac Tzovalzeck will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Tzovalzeck moves in looking to clinch but Shepard pushes him off.
Tzovalzeck tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Shepard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tzovalzeck looks to clinch #TD#
and Shepard counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SU#
Shepard stands up from Tzovalzeck's guard - Shepard perhaps looking for a knockout.
Jake Shepard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shepard fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Tzovalzeck has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tzovalzeck is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tzovalzeck is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Shepard is keeping busy.#TD2#
Tzovalzeck jumps guard and drags Shepard to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T1#
Tzovalzeck tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Tzovalzeck is looking to cinch up a triangle. Shepard throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Tzovalzeck's body to avoid the submission. Tzovalzeck has instead reached around Shepard's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Tzovalzeck arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Balzac Tzovalzeck!
After winning the bout, Balzac Tzovalzeck thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Danga de danga de dang - Shepard scores with a four punch combination!
Shepard misses with a takedown attempt - Soininen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Soininen is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#TD#
Shepard closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Shepard lands in his opponent's guard.
Shepard wants to get up but he can't break Soininen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Shepard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SU#
Shepard gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Soininen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Shepard is trying to defend but Soininen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Shepard actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Shepard is trying to stand.
Shepard trying to control but Soininen postures up.
Shepard wants to get back to full guard.
Soininen thows a huge punch but Shepard dodges it nicely.
#SUB2#
Soininen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shepard sees it coming and defends easily.
Soininen controlling the action here.
Shepard works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Soininen lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Shepard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Soininen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Soininen trying to control the position from guard on top but Shepard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shepard looking for a sweep. Not yet Shepard, not yet.
Soininen passes into half guard.
Soininen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Shepard is breathing heavily.#T3#
Still in half guard, Soininen seems content to control.
Shepard tries to get to full guard but Soininen has control of the leg.
Soininen working Shepard over with strikes.
Soininen moves nicely into side control.
Shepard is not content to let Soininen control the position. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Soininen is putting a hurting on Shepard here, landing some big shots from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shepard wants to get back to his feet but Soininen is dominant here and he's now got Shepard's back!
Soininen tries to get the hooks in deep but Shepard pushed the leg off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Shepard is in a bad position with Soininen working for a choke. Shepard manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. #SUB2#
Soininen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Samuli Soininen will probably get the nod.
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##TD2#
Soininen gets the takedown into side control.
Shepard is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Soininen off and has taken his back!
Soininen is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Shepard is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Soininen defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Shepard controlling well, preventing Soininen from escaping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Shepard looking for the RNC. #T1##SUB#
Shepard patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shepard doesn't have the hooks in and Soininen manages to turn into his guard.
Shepard keeping moving, preventing Soininen from controlling successfully.
Soininen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Shepard has an active guard here but Soininen has managed to pass into half guard.
Shepard trying to control from the bottom.
#T2##SU2#
Soininen decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #KD2#
Soininen lands a left and a right that send Shepard crashing to the mat, dazed. Soininen thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Shepard is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Jake Shepard has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Soininen lands a huge takedown. Shepard is out but the ref is slow to react and Soininen lands 3 more undefended punches before the fight is stopped. Brutal finish. Shepard lies on the canvas for a good minute before the doctors bring him round. Good to see he's OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuli Soininen!
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Event:
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Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Emi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Shepard misses the target.#TD2#
Emi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Emi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Emi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Emi not doing much here.
Emi is trying to control. Shepard wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shepard tries to get to full guard but Emi has control of the leg. #SU2#
Emi decides to return to a standing position. #T1##TD2#
Emi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Shepard!
Shepard is pushing Emi's head away, looking to escape. Emi manages to hold on to the position though.
Emi throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Shepard tries to bench press Emi off him but Emi keeps the position.
Emi staying calm.
Shepard tries to improve position but can't. #SU2#
Emi stands up and beckons Shepard to his feet. #T2#
Emi throws a chopping leg kick but Shepard manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#TD2#
Emi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Emi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shepard does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shepard is trying to stand up here but Emi is controlling him well. #SU2#
Emi stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Shepard blocks a head kick by Emi.
#TD2#
Emi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Shepard sprawls well initially but Emi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shepard is trying to stand up here but Emi is controlling him well. #SUB#
Shepard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3##SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shepard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shepard is breathing heavily.
Emi wants to pass the guard but Shepard is defending well. #SUB#
Shepard actively working from the bottom here.
Shepard tries to get to full guard but Emi has control of the leg. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Emi controlling the pace.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SU2#
Emi stands up out of the half guard. #CL2#
Emi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Emi manages to pull guard.
Shepard preventing the sweep.
Emi keeps trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shepard being controlled here momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Emi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Emi throws a nice looking combination but Shepard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Emi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shepard, pushing him back against the cage.
Shepard changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Emi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Emi tries to bum rush Shepard with a series of wild strikes but Shepard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shepard appears to be looking for a big counter.
Shepard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Shepard tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Emi defends well and Shepard ends up having to push Emi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It seemed like Emi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Emi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shepard appears to be looking for a big counter.
Shepard's jab looks to have found its range, popping Emi under the eye.#TD2#
Emi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Shepard has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Emi is on him like a limpet, forcing Shepard back against the cage.#T1#
Shepard has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Emi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Shepard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Shepard is trying to pull guard but Emi has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shepard wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Shepard is trying to pull guard but Emi has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Shepard breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Emi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Shepard to the mat! Shepard manages to get full guard.
Emi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Shepard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Emi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Shepard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Emi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Emi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Emi is pushing down on Shepard's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shepard is fighting to maintain full guard but Emi has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3##SU2#
Emi decides to return to a standing position. #CL2#
Emi rushes Shepard and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Emi pulls guard.
Emi is pulling down on Shepard's head. It's preventing any offense from Shepard, at least for the moment.
Shepard wanted to stand there but Emi had control of the position.
Emi seems keen to control Shepard's posture.
Emi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4##SUB2#
Emi has his foot on Shepard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shepard works his way back into a safe position though.
Shepard has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Emi is proving hard to escape from.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Emi is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Emi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Emi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Shepard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Emi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Emi throws a nice looking combination but Shepard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shepard attempts a counter takedown but Emi avoids it well and moves away.#TD2#
Emi shoots in and bounces Shepard off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
Shepard has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Emi is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#TD2#
Emi decides to pull guard.
Shepard stops Emi from standing up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Emi holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
Shepard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Emi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Emi is continuing to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shepard postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Shepard throwing strikes from guard but Emi blocks nicely.
Shepard would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Robert Emi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shepard tries to bum rush Emi with a series of wild strikes but Emi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Emi.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Emi just content to control the position.
Shepard is not content to let Emi control the position.
Emi misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#T3##SU2#
Emi decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Emi.
Emi working the ground and pound.
Shepard is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Emi has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Emi controls the position.
Emi working away.#SU2#
Emi decides to stand back up. #TD2#
Emi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#T4#
Emi is taking a breather. Shepard says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Shepard is trying to stand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shepard won't allow Emi to pass to mount.
Jake Shepard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Robert Emi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Emi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Robert Emi.
Well Emi 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Emi!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Todd lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Todd keeps the fight on the outside.
Shepard ducks under a wild hook from Todd.
Todd misses with a looping left.
Shepard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Todd plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Shepard to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Shepard just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jason Todd!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jason Todd made sure he mentioned Versus, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 10, 2016 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Shepard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shepard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shepard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Shashi closes the distance but Shepard moves to the side #TD#
and Shepard counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Shashi controls Shepard momentarily but Shepard frees himself. #SU#
Shepard decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shashi scores with a hook to the body. Shepard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shashi connects with a body shot that sends Shepard's belly button to the back.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shashi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Shashi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shepard's head backwards.
Shashi lands with a good body shot.
Shepard fails to land the takedown.
Shashi lands a hook that stumbles Shepard back into the cage. Shashi follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Shepard to the canvas! Shashi pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Shepard has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Cajetan Shashi!
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