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Event:
SSG 307 Gascoigne vs Gabenagus
Date: May 19, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 14 losses; Stanislav Strakapoud! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Danny Shaw!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Kavanagh and Chad Campbell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Shaw has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Shaw manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Strakapoud preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strakapoud 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.
Shaw keeping full guard, as Strakapoud tries to pass.
Shaw keeping moving, preventing Strakapoud from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strakapoud content to stall in guard here.
Strakapoud trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Strakapoud wants to pass the guard but Shaw is keeping the position.
Shaw keeping moving, preventing Strakapoud from controlling successfully.
Strakapoud tries to free his leg and advance position but Shaw is retaining full guard.
Strakapoud slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Shaw pushes a forearm under Strakapoud's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Strakapoud is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Danny Shaw!
A relieved looking Danny Shaw thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SSG 293 Gaul vs Hunt
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 13 losses; Paul Gascoigne! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Danny Shaw!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Gascoigne tries to sprawl but Shaw drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gascoigne (0) vs (2) Shaw
Shaw stalling.
Gascoigne is looking to improve his position.
Shaw content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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 trying to pass the guard but Gascoigne defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Shaw is taking a breather. Gascoigne 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.
Let's hope that Shaw has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Shaw trying to mount his opponent but Gascoigne defends it.
Shaw is taking a breather. Gascoigne 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.
Gascoigne is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Globo Gym (5000), so we'll see if he gets out of it.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Shaw.
Yet more stalling tactics from Shaw.#T2#
Shaw is thwarting Gascoigne's attempts to control the position.
Shaw is pressing down on Gascoigne's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gascoigne is holding on for now.
Shaw controlling the pace. #T3#
Shaw is pressing down on Gascoigne's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gascoigne is holding on for now.
Shaw is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gascoigne is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shaw wants to control but Gascoigne is keeping him busy.
Shaw is taking a breather. Gascoigne 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.#T4#
Shaw prevents Gascoigne from improving his position.
Shaw controlling the action here.
Gascoigne wants to control but Shaw is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Shaw sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaw is continuing to stall.#T5#
Shaw wants to pass the guard but Gascoigne is defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gascoigne won't allow Shaw to pass to mount.
Gascoigne controlling the position well.
Shaw content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gascoigne is concentrating on defense, preventing Shaw from advancing position.
Shaw content to control rather than advance. #T6#
Gascoigne desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Shaw sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gascoigne controlling the position well.
Gascoigne wants to improve his position but Shaw is controlling well.
#T7#
Shaw is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Shaw wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gascoigne keeps working. #T8#
Gascoigne tries to get to full guard but Shaw has control of the leg.
Shaw trying to control from half guard but Gascoigne is working away.
Shaw looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The adventures of Shaw the control monster continue. Boring.
Gascoigne trying to control here.
Gascoigne is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Shaw is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T9#
Shaw perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gascoigne trying to hold on to Shaw's head to control him but Shaw postures up.
Shaw sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gascoigne is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gascoigne wants to control but Shaw is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Shaw stalling. #T10#
Shaw is trying to control. Gascoigne wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gascoigne won't allow Shaw to pass to mount.
Shaw is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Shaw prevents Gascoigne from improving his position.#T11#
Shaw is taking a breather. Gascoigne 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.
Gascoigne controlling the position for now.
Shaw slows the pace down in half guard. #T12#
Gascoigne tries to roll over but Shaw keeps him under control.
Shaw slows the pace down in half guard.
Shaw trying to control from half guard but Gascoigne is working away.
Shaw seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gascoigne is controlling Shaw's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Shaw prevents Gascoigne from improving his position.
Shaw tries to pass to full mount but Gascoigne defends it. #T13#
Shaw is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Well,Gascoigne is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Shaw tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gascoigne knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Shaw performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gascoigne manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Shaw 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. #T14#
Gascoigne wants to sweep but no luck.
Gascoigne will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shaw wants to control from the top but Gascoigne keeps moving.
Shaw seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Shaw trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shaw showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Shaw stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gascoigne swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shaw wins on points by 2 to 0.
Danny Shaw thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 285 Hunt vs Berendas
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 11 losses; Stanislav Strakapoud! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Danny Shaw!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Shaw moves into range and clinches up with Strakapoud.#TD2#
Shaw jumps guard and drags Strakapoud to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Strakapoud looking to pass the guard.
Shaw keeping moving, preventing Strakapoud from controlling successfully.
Strakapoud content to stall in guard here.
Shaw 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.
Strakapoud looking to pass the guard.
Strakapoud has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Strakapoud trying to control but Shaw is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Shaw looking for a guillotine here but Strakapoud defends easily.
Strakapoud trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Strakapoud not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Strakapoud pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shaw is keeping the position for now.
Strakapoud won't allow Shaw to sweep him here.
Strakapoud trying to control but Shaw is working from the bottom.
Strakapoud 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.
Shaw keeping moving, preventing Strakapoud from controlling successfully. #T2#
Shaw keeping full guard, as Strakapoud tries to pass.
Strakapoud stays in close to Shaw's body and controls the position.
Shaw looking for a sweep. Not yet Shaw, not yet. #SUB2#
Shaw looking for a guillotine here but Strakapoud defends easily.
Strakapoud won't allow Shaw to sweep him here.
Strakapoud's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Shaw wants to sweep but no luck.
Strakapoud pushes down on Shaw's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Strakapoud is trying to control the action in half guard but Shaw is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Shaw looking for submissions off his back.
Strakapoud is keen to just control but Shaw is a slippery customer.
Strakapoud controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaw is in trouble now - Strakapoud has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Strakapoud (3) vs (0) Shaw
Strakapoud can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shaw is looking to escape.
Strakapoud controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Shaw has given up his back. Will we see Strakapoud going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Strakapoud (6) vs (0) Shaw
Strakapoud doesn't have the hooks in and Shaw manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strakapoud (6) vs (2) Shaw
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Strakapoud holds on and takes a little breather.
Shaw content to stall in guard here.
Shaw slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Strakapoud (6) vs (5) Shaw
Strakapoud being controlled for a moment. #T5#
Strakapoud tries to bench press Shaw off him but Shaw keeps the position.
Shaw trying to control the position but Strakapoud is working away.
Shaw taking a breather here.
Strakapoud tries to improve position but can't.
Shaw has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Strakapoud (6) vs (7) Shaw
Shaw controlling his opponent. #T6#
Strakapoud is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Shaw tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Let's hope that Shaw has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Shaw trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Shaw looking to control and managing it successfully.
Strakapoud tries to reverse the position but Shaw maintains control.
Shaw looking to control but Strakapoud is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Strakapoud wants to control but Shaw is having none of it.
Shaw tries to control but Strakapoud wriggling away. #T7#
Strakapoud tries to lock up and control but Shaw gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Shaw can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Strakapoud is looking to escape.
Strakapoud is wriggling around trying to escape.
Shaw trying to control but Strakapoud is having none of it.
Shaw controlling from the full mount.
Strakapoud wants to hold on but Shaw pushes him away.
Shaw looking to control but Strakapoud is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Strakapoud wants to control but Shaw is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shaw prevents Strakapoud from getting the reversal.
Shaw takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T8#
Strakapoud is working to get back to half guard.
Shaw works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Strakapoud (6) vs (10) Shaw
Shaw just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Shaw is looking to control Strakapoud but Strakapoud is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Shaw is trying to stick to Strakapoud's back but Strakapoud is turning into Shaw. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Shaw's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Strakapoud. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strakapoud (8) vs (10) Shaw
Strakapoud wants to pass the guard but Shaw is keeping the position.
Strakapoud sitting in guard here, content to control.
Shaw 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.#T9#
Strakapoud trying to control but Shaw is working from the bottom.
Strakapoud stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shaw swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shaw keeping moving, preventing Strakapoud from controlling successfully.
Strakapoud content to stall in guard here.
Shaw looking for a sweep. Not yet Shaw, not yet.
Shaw is still trying to improve position.
Strakapoud wants to control from the top but Shaw keeps moving.
Strakapoud tries to free his leg and advance position but Shaw is retaining full guard. #T10#
Shaw working a defensive guard here.
Strakapoud controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Shaw tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T11#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shaw is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strakapoud (8) vs (12) Shaw
Shaw trying to control but Strakapoud is working from the bottom.
Shaw won't allow Strakapoud to sweep him here. #SUB#
Strakapoud is looking for a triangle but Shaw pushes his legs off easily.
Strakapoud controlling the position.
Strakapoud is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shaw not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Strakapoud not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Strakapoud is controlling Shaw's posture.#T12#
Shaw stopping the sweep attempt from Strakapoud.
Strakapoud trying to keep a closed guard but Shaw is proving a slippery customer.
Shaw seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
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.
Strakapoud is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shaw advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Strakapoud (8) vs (15) Shaw
Strakapoud manages to get back to half guard.
Shaw passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Strakapoud (8) vs (18) Shaw
Shaw can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Strakapoud is looking to escape.
Shaw controlling his opponent. #T13#
Shaw tries to control but Strakapoud wriggling away.
Shaw takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Strakapoud wants to hold on but Shaw pushes him away.
Strakapoud is in all sorts of trouble here.
Strakapoud is working hard here to advance position.
Shaw looking to control and managing it successfully.
Shaw wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Strakapoud is looking to improve his position but Shaw isn't that keen on the idea.#T14#
Strakapoud is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Shaw pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Shaw controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strakapoud tries to hold on but Shaw pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shaw wins on points by 18 to 8.
Our winner, Danny Shaw, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SSG 273 Maximus vs Borgia
Date: Feb 25, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 13 losses; Nedry Kuang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Danny Shaw!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Shaw forces Kuang back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Shaw jumps guard and drags Kuang to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kuang wants to control from the top but Shaw keeps moving.
Kuang passes Shaw's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kuang definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shaw regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kuang trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw wants to sweep but no luck.
Kuang looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Kuang is looking to advance position but Shaw has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kuang (0) vs (4) Shaw
Shaw looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuang really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Shaw avoids the attempt from Kuang to control.
Shaw tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kuang is working to get back to half guard.
Kuang wants to control but Shaw is having none of it.#T2#
Shaw controlling from the full mount.
Kuang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shaw looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kuang is looking to get to half guard.
Shaw tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kuang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shaw wants to take Kuang's back but he can't do it this time.
Shaw looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kuang tries to hold on but Shaw postures up.#T3#
Shaw tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kuang can't escape the position.
Kuang is working hard here to advance position.
Shaw looking to control and managing it successfully.
Shaw's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Shaw can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kuang is looking to escape. #T4#
Shaw controlling from the full mount.
More stalling from Shaw.
Kuang is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaw trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kuang is working to get back to half guard.
Shaw content just to control the position here.
Kuang has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Shaw's lack of action.
#T5#
Shaw is controlling the pace.
Shaw trying to control from half guard but Kuang is working away.
Kuang tries to roll over but Shaw keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Shaw in particular looking to stall.
Shaw wants to control but Kuang is keeping him busy.
Kuang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shaw looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kuang wants to improve his position but Shaw is controlling well.
#T6#
Kuang is trying to control but can't.
Shaw moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuang (0) vs (7) Shaw
Kuang is looking for a sweep.
Kuang struggling a bit here.
Kuang is trying to get back to half guard.
Shaw in side control, just content to control the action for now.
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.#T7#
Shaw working away.
Kuang is being controlled here.
Shaw advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kuang (0) vs (9) Shaw
Shaw fails to move to back control.
Kuang is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Shaw wants to control the pace but Kuang is squirming around nicely.
Shaw controlling from the full mount.
Shaw can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kuang is looking to escape.
Shaw controlling from mount. #T8#
Kuang wants to control but Shaw is having none of it.
Kuang is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Shaw tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kuang tries to reverse the position but Shaw maintains control.
Shaw takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kuang wants to control but Shaw is having none of it.
Shaw sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T9#
Shaw looking to control but Kuang is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kuang can't escape the position.
Shaw controlling from the full mount.
Shaw moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Kuang (0) vs (12) Shaw
Kuang rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Shaw controlling the pace.
Kuang has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shaw is working away from the top position though.
Shaw seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T10#
Shaw works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuang (0) vs (15) Shaw
Shaw trying to control the action but Kuang is working from the bottom.
Shaw is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kuang's shoulder. That is not cool.
Kuang is trying to get back to half guard.
Shaw slows the pace down. #T11#
Kuang is not content to let Shaw control the position.
Shaw is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kuang will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Kuang is not content to let Shaw control the position.
You can see the frustration on Kuang's face as Shaw controls the position.
Kuang tries to improve position but can't.
Shaw in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T12#
Shaw wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuang keeps working.
Kuang is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Shaw tries to advance to mount but Kuang denies him.
Kuang is trying to get back to half guard.
Shaw content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Kuang is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Shaw taking a breather here. #T13#
Kuang is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Shaw wants to control but Kuang is keeping him busy.
A lull in the action here.
Kuang prevents Shaw from improving position.
Shaw controlling the position. #T14#
Kuang tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shaw wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shaw is looking to take a break and control but Kuang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kuang is looking for a sweep.
Shaw trying to control the action but Kuang is working from the bottom.
Shaw controlling the position from side mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuang wants to control but Shaw postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shaw wins on points by 15 to 0.
Our winner, Danny Shaw, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Nedry Kuang stepped up to the mic, saying '台独万岁！万万岁！'. |
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Event:
SSG 266 Hall vs Chai
Date: Feb 11, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Danny Shaw! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 35 losses; Marcelinho Lima!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Shaw closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Shaw decides to pull guard.
Lima pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shaw is keeping the position for now.
Lima looking to sit in guard and control but Shaw gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shaw (2) vs (0) Lima#SUB2#
Lima looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shaw might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shaw slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Shaw (5) vs (0) Lima
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima manages to get back to half guard.
Lima moves into full guard.
Shaw looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Lima pulls Shaw in to control the position. #SUB2#
Lima has his feet on Shaw's thighs here. He's pushed Shaw off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Shaw screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcelinho Lima! |
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Event:
SSG 253 Bar vs Ozymandias
Date: Jan 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Quinn Barnett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Danny Shaw!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Lou da Vinci and Eddie Farnsworth.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Barnett shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Barnett showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnett (2) vs (0) Shaw
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Barnett in particular looking to stall.
Shaw tries to get to full guard but Barnett has control of the leg.
Barnett is keen to just control but Shaw is a slippery customer.
Shaw tries to roll over but Barnett keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Shaw looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnett is looking to take a break and control but Shaw is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shaw wants to improve his position but Barnett is controlling well.
#T1##SUB2#
Shaw looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shaw wants to get back to full guard.
Barnett looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Barnett is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shaw tries to get to full guard but Barnett has control of the leg. #T2##SUB#
Barnett is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Shaw tries to get to full guard but Barnett has control of the leg.
Shaw trying to hold on to Barnett's head to control him but Barnett postures up.
Shaw is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Shaw works his way to full guard. Good work.
Shaw keeping moving, preventing Barnett from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Shaw has his foot on Barnett's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barnett works his way back into a safe position though.
Shaw looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barnett tries to free his leg and advance position but Shaw is retaining full guard.
Shaw being controlled here, momentarily.
Barnett trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shaw not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Shaw is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Shaw 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.
Barnett looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Shaw is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Shaw looking for a guillotine here but Barnett defends easily.
#T5##SUB2#
Shaw looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barnett forces his way into half guard.
Shaw is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnett is taking a breather. Shaw 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.
Barnett passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnett (5) vs (0) Shaw
Barnett sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T6#
Shaw is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnett moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Barnett (8) vs (0) Shaw#SUB#
Barnett is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Shaw knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Shaw for a finish.
Shaw manages to reverse the position and now he's in Barnett's guard. Nice work there by Shaw.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnett (8) vs (2) Shaw
Shaw tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnett is retaining full guard. #T7#
Shaw passes into half guard.
Barnett is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Shaw is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Barnett is looking to improve his position.
#T8#
Barnett wants to control but Shaw is keeping busy.
Barnett is looking for a sweep. Shaw is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barnett wants to control but Shaw is keeping busy.
Shaw prevents Barnett from improving his position.#T9#
Shaw is stalling here. Barnett is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Shaw seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Barnett has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnett (12) vs (2) Shaw
Shaw tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Barnett wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnett wants to control but Shaw is keeping him busy.
Shaw sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Barnett trying to advance position but Shaw counters by regaining guard. #SUB2#
Shaw looking for a guillotine here but Barnett defends easily.
Shaw trying to keep a closed guard but Barnett is proving a slippery customer.
#T10#
Shaw tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Barnett avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Shaw keeping moving, preventing Barnett from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Barnett has gone for a leg lock! Shaw slips out almost immediately though and dives into Barnett's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnett (12) vs (4) Shaw
Shaw forces his way into half guard.#T11#
Barnett wants to control but Shaw is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Barnett tries to get to full guard but Shaw has control of the leg.
Shaw trying to control from half guard but Barnett is working away.
Shaw works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnett (12) vs (7) Shaw
Barnett wants to control but Shaw is having none of it.#T12#
Barnett tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barnett bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnett (14) vs (7) Shaw
Barnett is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Shaw escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barnett gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shaw not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Shaw looking for a guillotine here but Barnett defends easily.
#SUB2#
Barnett avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T13#
Shaw 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.#SUB2#
Shaw is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barnett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shaw is keeping the position for now.
Barnett passes Shaw's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Barnett moves into full mount! Shaw won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnett (17) vs (7) Shaw#T14##SUB#
Barnett with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Barnett trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Shaw is trying desperately to improve position.
Barnett controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Barnett working for a submission but Shaw is keeping him at bay.
Shaw is looking to improve his position but Barnett isn't that keen on the idea.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnett takes the fight on points by 17 to 7.
Quinn Barnett thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 246 Bar vs Doe
Date: Dec 24, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Stanislav Strakapoud! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Danny Shaw!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Shaw moves into the clinch successfully.
Shaw tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2#
Shaw pulls guard.
Strakapoud works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Strakapoud is controlling the pace.
Shaw is looking to improve his position.
Strakapoud controlling the pace.
Strakapoud wants to pass to mount but Shaw is defending the position.
Shaw is looking for a sweep. Strakapoud is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strakapoud uses his free foot to push down on Shaw's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Shaw. Score +3 for passing guard: Strakapoud (3) vs (0) Shaw
Shaw is desperately trying to improve his position but Strakapoud has a good base and remains in mount.#T1#
Strakapoud trying to control but Shaw is having none of it.
Strakapoud controlling his opponent.
Shaw prevents Strakapoud from taking his back.
Shaw is desperately trying to improve his position but Strakapoud has a good base and remains in mount.
Strakapoud wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Shaw is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Strakapoud controlling from mount.
Shaw is in all sorts of trouble here.
Strakapoud content just to control the position here.
Strakapoud works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Strakapoud (6) vs (0) Shaw#T2#
Strakapoud controlling well, preventing Shaw from escaping the position.
Strakapoud trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Shaw doesn't escape.
Strakapoud seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Strakapoud is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Shaw has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
You can see the frustration on Shaw's face He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Strakapoud biding his time, controlling Shaw.
Shaw wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Strakapoud is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Shaw tries to escape the position.
Shaw is still trying to improve position.#T3#
Strakapoud just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Shaw trying to control the position but Strakapoud manages to sink in the hooks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strakapoud is hanging on to Shaw's back as he tries to escape.
Shaw is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Shaw tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Strakapoud content just to control the position here.
Shaw stops Strakapoud from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Shaw slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Strakapoud prevents Shaw from improving his position.
Strakapoud works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Strakapoud (9) vs (0) Shaw
Shaw is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
You can see the frustration on Shaw's face as Strakapoud controls the position.
Strakapoud laying and praying for a moment but Shaw takes advantage and regains half guard.
Strakapoud tries to pass to full mount but Shaw defends it.
Strakapoud is controlling the pace.
Shaw is looking to improve his position.
Strakapoud is controlling the pace.
Shaw wants to improve his position but Strakapoud is controlling well.
#T5#
Strakapoud content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaw wants to get back to full guard.
Strakapoud slows the pace down in half guard.
Shaw is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Strakapoud passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Strakapoud (12) vs (0) Shaw
Shaw can't escape the position.
#T6#
Shaw prevents Strakapoud from taking his back.
Shaw is looking to improve his position but Strakapoud isn't that keen on the idea.
Strakapoud content just to control the position here.
Shaw is in all sorts of trouble here.
Strakapoud wants to control the pace but Shaw is squirming around nicely.
Strakapoud tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Shaw is looking to get to half guard.
Shaw regains half guard.
Shaw tries to roll over but Strakapoud keeps him under control.
Strakapoud is keen to just control but Shaw is a slippery customer.
Shaw tries to get to full guard but Strakapoud has control of the leg. #T7#
Strakapoud has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Strakapoud (15) vs (0) Shaw
Strakapoud trying to control but Shaw is having none of it.
Shaw is trying to escape the mount.
Strakapoud sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Strakapoud wants to control the pace but Shaw is squirming around nicely.
Shaw is controlling an arm, preventing Strakapoud from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Strakapoud sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Shaw is looking to get to half guard.#T8#
Shaw is squirming around, avoiding Strakapoud's attempts to control the action.
Strakapoud controlling his opponent.
Shaw keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Shaw bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strakapoud (15) vs (2) Shaw
Strakapoud wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Strakapoud has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shaw can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Strakapoud has his foot on Shaw's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shaw works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Shaw thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Strakapoud is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T9#
Shaw stopping the sweep attempt from Strakapoud.
Strakapoud is pulling down on Shaw's head. It's preventing any offense from Shaw, at least for the moment.
Strakapoud looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shaw is one step ahead there.
Strakapoud pulls Shaw in close to his closed guard and prevents Shaw from doing any damage or advancing position.
Strakapoud keeping moving, preventing Shaw from controlling successfully.
Strakapoud 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.#T10#
Strakapoud is trying to control the position but Shaw postures up.
Shaw stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Strakapoud swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Strakapoud is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shaw advances to half guard.
Strakapoud wants to sweep but Shaw has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Strakapoud (15) vs (5) Shaw
Shaw tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Strakapoud tries to bench press Shaw off him but Shaw keeps the position. #T11#
Shaw working away.
Strakapoud manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Strakapoud manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Shaw pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Strakapoud is keeping the position for now.
Shaw pushes down on Strakapoud's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Strakapoud is trying to control Shaw's posture. Shaw takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Strakapoud! Shaw is rotating here... this could be the end... Strakapoud is out! Shaw has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Danny Shaw!
An out of breath Danny Shaw thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSG 235 One vs Chai
Date: Dec 03, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Danny Shaw! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 11 losses; Nedry Kuang!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Kavanagh and John Roberts.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Shaw drives through and clinches with Kuang against the cage.
#TD#
Shaw jumps guard and drags Kuang to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kuang stays in close to Shaw's body and controls the position.
Shaw looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shaw trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Shaw pushes a forearm under Kuang's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Kuang is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Danny Shaw!
An out of breath Danny Shaw thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Nedry Kuang was interviewed post fight and said '台独万岁！万万岁！'. |
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Event:
SSG 234 Makarov vs Lima
Date: Nov 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 13 losses; Freddy Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Danny Shaw!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Shaw forces Barnes back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Shaw ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Shaw no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Shaw looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Shaw is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barnes is aware though and is defending well.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Shaw is retaining full guard.
Shaw working a defensive guard but Barnes manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (3) vs (0) Shaw
Shaw tries to bench press Barnes off him but Barnes keeps the position. #SUB#
Barnes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shaw knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Shaw is not content to let Barnes control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Barnes off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (3) vs (4) Shaw#T1#
Barnes is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Shaw tightening his grip on Barnes, looking for the choke.
Barnes manages to reverse the position and now he's in Shaw's guard. Nice work there by Barnes.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (5) vs (4) Shaw#SUB2#
Shaw escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barnes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shaw is trying to keep Barnes in close.
#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Shaw looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2#
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shaw is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Shaw has his foot on Barnes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barnes works his way back into a safe position though.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shaw swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shaw tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Shaw is looking for a triangle but Barnes pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Shaw working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barnes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barnes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Barnes passes Shaw's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T3#
Barnes moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (8) vs (4) Shaw
Shaw is looking for a sweep.
Barnes tries to move into full mount but can't pass Shaw's legs.
Shaw is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Barnes is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnes (10) vs (4) Shaw
Shaw looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Barnes (13) vs (4) Shaw#SUB#
Barnes is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Barnes is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Barnes is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Shaw defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Barnes looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T4#
Shaw turns into Barnes and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (13) vs (6) Shaw
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes is looking to sweep but instead, Shaw has passed into half guard.
Barnes is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Shaw has latched onto it... Big trouble! Shaw pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Barnes is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Shaw!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Danny Shaw!
Our winner, Danny Shaw, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SSG 221 Feet vs Solo
Date: Oct 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Danny Shaw! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; Paul Gascoigne!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Shaw clinches up with Gascoigne and pushes him back against the cage.
Gascoigne wants a takedown but no success here.
Gascoigne is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shaw is defending well.#TD#
Shaw jumps guard.
Gascoigne slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Gascoigne avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Shaw is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gascoigne looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1##SUB#
Shaw is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Shaw working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gascoigne has passed into half guard!
#T2#
Gascoigne trying to control the pace.
Shaw is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gascoigne's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gascoigne's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Shaw (4) vs (0) Gascoigne
Gascoigne looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T3#
Gascoigne manages to reverse the position and now he's in Shaw's guard. Nice work there by Gascoigne.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shaw (4) vs (2) Gascoigne
Gascoigne content to stall in guard here.
Gascoigne's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
Gascoigne wants to pass the guard but Shaw is keeping the position.#SUB#
Shaw escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gascoigne gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gascoigne pushes down on Shaw's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Shaw moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gascoigne sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T5##SUB#
Shaw working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gascoigne has passed into half guard!
#SUB#
Shaw has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Gascoigne escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Gascoigne! Score +3 for passing guard: Shaw (4) vs (5) Gascoigne
Shaw manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shaw (6) vs (5) Gascoigne
Gascoigne is trying to maintain the position but Shaw is very close to passing his half guard.#T6#
The fighters are battling for position here. Gascoigne manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Shaw wants to pass the guard but Gascoigne is keeping the position.#SUB#
Shaw drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gascoigne dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shaw (6) vs (7) Gascoigne
Gascoigne looking to sit in guard and control but Shaw gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shaw (8) vs (7) Gascoigne
Gascoigne looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shaw is one step ahead there. #T7#
Gascoigne is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gascoigne looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shaw is looking to advance position but Gascoigne has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Shaw (8) vs (11) Gascoigne
Shaw tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T8#
Gascoigne fails to take his opponent's back.
Shaw keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gascoigne sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Shaw might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shaw is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T9#
Gascoigne controlling his opponent.
Shaw is controlling an arm, preventing Gascoigne from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Gascoigne controlling from the full mount.
Gascoigne trying to control but Shaw is having none of it. #T10#
Gascoigne tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gascoigne pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Shaw is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gascoigne controlling from mount.
Gascoigne looking to control but Shaw is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T11#
Shaw wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Shaw (8) vs (14) Gascoigne
Gascoigne controlling from the back.
Shaw is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T12#
I would not like to be Shaw right now.
Shaw breaks Gascoigne's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shaw (10) vs (14) Gascoigne#SUB#
Shaw is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gascoigne is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gascoigne has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shaw (10) vs (16) Gascoigne
Gascoigne wants to control from the top but Shaw keeps moving. #T13#
Gascoigne might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Shaw haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Shaw is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gascoigne defends well.
Gascoigne stays in close to Shaw's body and controls the position.
Gascoigne wants to pass the guard but Shaw is keeping the position.#T14#
Gascoigne sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Shaw's guard.
Gascoigne is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Shaw is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Shaw looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gascoigne wins on points by 16 to 10.
A victorious Paul Gascoigne thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
BB 83 - Virus vs Keji
Date: Nov 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Roberts lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Roberts connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Menday lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Menday lands a jab to the head.
Menday's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Roberts connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Menday scrambles back to his feet.
Roberts misses with a two punch combination.
Roberts lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Roberts lands an overhand right.
A punch combination from Roberts misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Menday misses its intended target.
Menday uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Roberts has time to react.
Roberts bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Roberts has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Area 51 MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Menday misses with a left hand
and Menday takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Roberts misses with a left hand
enabling Menday to counter with a crisp jab.
Roberts throws out a loose jab but Menday uses good head movement to avoid it.
Menday doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Menday staying out of range there.
Roberts goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A head kick misses from Roberts.
A swing and a miss from Roberts.
Roberts lands with an overhand left.
Roberts misses with a hook. Menday ducked under it nicely.
Menday looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Roberts scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Roberts lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Menday defending well as Roberts loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Menday was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Menday keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Roberts.
A nice leg kick lands there from Roberts.
Roberts misses with a right hand
and Menday counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roberts ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Menday moves away.
Roberts is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Roberts dips to his left and cracks Menday with an uppercut!
Menday misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roberts.
Roberts jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Roberts throws a right and a left that both miss.
Menday jabs Roberts right on the nose. Roberts blinks but takes it well.
Menday ducks under a wild hook from Roberts.
Menday looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Roberts tries a low kick but Menday avoids it.#T3#
Menday throws a hook but Roberts avoids it easily.
Roberts connects with a nice looking jab.
Benjy Roberts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Menday displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Roberts throws out the jab.
Roberts misses with an uppercut.
Roberts misses with a hook.
Menday now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Roberts misses with a combination
and Menday counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Roberts thinking.
Roberts throws out a loose jab but Menday uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roberts misses with a body shot.
Menday cracks Roberts with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Roberts connects with a high kick. #T4#
Menday digs a good body shot into Roberts's ribs.
Menday has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Menday steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Roberts.
Menday throws out a counter right but Roberts avoids it with no problem.
Roberts misses with a right hand
and Roberts takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Roberts.
Roberts with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Menday to score with a decent uppercut.
Menday scores with a sloppy right hand. Roberts should have avoided that one.
Menday circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Roberts to the canvas! Roberts doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Menday keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adams Menday!
A very excited looking Adams Menday made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
BB 75 - Man vs McWrestler 2
Date: Oct 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Marius connects with a body shot.
Roberts lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Roberts throws a looping overhand right but Marius ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Roberts throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marius slips under a jab from Roberts.
Marius attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Marius fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Roberts is out of range.
A low kick lands for Marius.
Roberts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roberts has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Area 51 MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Roberts missing with a left hand there. Marius was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Roberts backing away here, and Marius unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Marius uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Roberts.
Marius moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Marius misses with an uppercut. Roberts saw that one coming.
Marius lands the left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Marius.
Roberts thows a left - swing and a miss!
Roberts misses with a hook
and Marius counters with a slapping leg kick.
Marius throws a jab but it's blocked by Roberts. #T1#
A head kick misses from Roberts.
Marius appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Roberts swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marius keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marius motions for Roberts to come forward. Marius throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Marius looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Roberts throws a poor cross that misses
and Marius counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Roberts throws the left hand but Marius avoids the punch easily.
Marius is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Roberts.
Roberts tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Roberts misses with a few strikes there.
Marius keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Roberts.
Marius lands a nice shot to the body.
Roberts tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marius was well out of range. Poor timing from Roberts.
Roberts tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marius was well out of range. Poor timing from Roberts.
Roberts just misses with a punch to the body.
Roberts takes a swing at Marius's ribcage but misses.
Marius was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Marius lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
Roberts misses the jab.
Marius lands a body shot.
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!
Roberts swings for the body but Marius moves out of range.
Marius tries a head kick but it misses.
Roberts scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Marius throws a looping overhand right but Roberts ducks down to avoid it.
Roberts drops down looking for a counter takedown but Marius sprawls and moves away.
Benjy Roberts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roberts throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gaius Marius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marius moves away from the strike by Roberts.
Marius steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Roberts.
Roberts swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Roberts throws a lazy right hand but Marius sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marius counters with a body kick.
Marius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roberts.
Marius misses with a body shot.
Roberts throws an off balance right hand
and Roberts takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marius fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Roberts.#T3#
Marius feints and then cracks Roberts's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Roberts down.
Roberts misses with a right hand
and Marius counters with a stiff right hand.
Roberts misses with a body shot
enabling Marius to counter with a crisp jab.
Roberts checks a leg kick.
Roberts throws a lazy uppercut
and Marius counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marius tried to score with a low kick but Roberts checks it.
Roberts half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Roberts shoots and misses
and Marius counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marius is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Roberts had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Roberts shoots in looking for a takedown. Marius tries to sprawl out of it but Roberts keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Marius manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Marius fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Roberts has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Roberts waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marius.
Marius connects with a good right hand that stumbles Roberts. Roberts circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A swing and a miss from Marius.#T4#
Marius throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice shot by Marius.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marius with the inside leg kick.
Marius slips a jab from Roberts.
Roberts jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Roberts.
Roberts throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marius.
Marius flicks out a counter leg kick but Roberts steps away.
Roberts smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Roberts has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Marius finds it's way round the side to connect with Roberts's head.
Roberts takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Roberts misses with a straight left.
Marius looks to land a right hand but Roberts moved out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marius takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Roberts works the jab nicely.
Marius tries to clinch but Roberts is having none of it.
Roberts appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gaius Marius will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Marius scores with a leg kick.
Roberts changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Marius tries to avoid it but Roberts manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Marius to the ground. Marius escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Roberts is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Roberts throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marius makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Marius ducks under a wild hook from Roberts.
Marius throws a sloppy head kick and Roberts moves out of range easily.
Marius scores with a leg kick.
Marius ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Roberts takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Roberts throws a body shot but no joy.
Marius takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Roberts bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A head kick by Roberts misses
and Marius counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roberts misses with a wild body shot.
Roberts ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A quick step to the side and Roberts tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roberts fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marius manages to avoid it.
Marius jabs at Roberts's body.#T1#
Roberts throws a series of punches but Marius avoids them all with ease.
A shot to the liver by Marius. Beautiful body shot.
Roberts thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good work by Roberts as he checks the leg kick.
Marius steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Roberts.
Marius lands a high kick!
Roberts misses with a takedown attempt - Marius sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roberts. Marius does a little dance to reset his feet.
Roberts misses with a left hand
and Marius makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Roberts misses with a looping right.
A chopping leg kick lands by Marius.
Marius wants to land a leg kick but Roberts is out of range.
Roberts misses with a hook
and Marius counters with a nice low kick that buckles Roberts's knee momentarily.#T2#
Good standup being displayed there by Marius as he connects with a hook.
Roberts throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gaius Marius seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Roberts blocks a low kick nicely.
Roberts half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Marius.
Roberts takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Roberts fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benjy Roberts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marius keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Roberts misses the shot to the body.
Marius connects with a nice looking jab.
Marius dodges the punch combination from Roberts.
Marius lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
Roberts blocks a low kick nicely.
Roberts misses with a looping left.
Roberts swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marius digs a good hook to Roberts's body.
Roberts throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Marius to counter with a crisp jab.
Marius scores with a nice right hand.
A jab from Marius finds it's way through Roberts's defenses.
Marius lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Roberts throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marius sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Roberts misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marius.
Roberts shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Marius sprawls well. Marius wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Roberts gets slowly back to his feet.
Roberts misses with a straight left.
Roberts closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T4#
Marius lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Marius uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Roberts has time to react.
Marius has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roberts throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Roberts throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Roberts walks forward, straight into a front kick from Marius.
Marius lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Marius uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Roberts.
Marius moves out of range as Roberts strikes.
Roberts's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Roberts duly obliges.
Marius attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Marius lands with a nice body punch.
Marius lands a nice leg kick that just misses Roberts's sensitive parts.
Marius fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Roberts takes a kick to the side of the head.
Marius buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gaius Marius 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 each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Marius cracks Roberts with an open hand slap.
Marius ducks under a wild hook from Roberts.
Roberts throws a right hand that Marius ducks under and follows up with a left that Marius also avoids with ease.
Roberts on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Roberts on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Marius. Marius obviously looking to wear him down.
Marius ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Roberts swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marius turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Roberts fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marius manages to avoid it.
Marius wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marius lands a slapping body shot.
Roberts throws a lazy head kick
and Marius counters with a left to the body.
Nice body punch from Marius.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marius misses with a looping right.
Roberts tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Roberts takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Marius throws a big shot that misses.
Roberts swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Roberts walks into a straight right hand from Marius.
Marius lands a jab to Roberts's midsection.
Roberts looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Marius cracks Roberts with a right hand to the side of the head.
Roberts tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marius was well out of range. Poor timing from Roberts.
Marius lands a body shot.
Marius attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Roberts throws a head kick that Marius semi-blocks.
Jab, jab by Marius - just one landing.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Roberts might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Roberts scores with a jab to the body.
Roberts's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Marius connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Roberts scrambles back to his feet.
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!
Roberts throws a looping overhand right but Marius ducks down to avoid it.
Roberts throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Marius to counter with a crisp jab.
Roberts fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marius manages to avoid it.
Marius throws a big counter head kick but Roberts avoids it with no problem.
Benjy Roberts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Marius throws a hook but Roberts avoids it easily.
Marius attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A jab lands there for Roberts.
Marius blocks a head kick by Roberts.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Marius.
Marius connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Roberts momentarily.
Marius scores with a body shot.
Marius is looking to score with low kicks.
Roberts throwing a counter right hand but Marius manages to avoid it.
Roberts tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Marius scores with a jab to the body.
Marius lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Roberts at a distance.
Roberts doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Marius buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Roberts fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marius manages to avoid it.#T3#
Marius lands a nice shot to the body.
A left and a right from Marius both land. Nice combination.
Roberts stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Marius.
A big right from Roberts misses.
Roberts rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Marius to counter with a crisp jab.
Marius lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Marius tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roberts was well out of range. Poor timing from Marius.
Marius throws a solid leg kick but Roberts takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Marius.
Marius scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Roberts throws an overhand right that lands on Marius's shoulder, as Marius tries to avoid the shot.
Roberts takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Roberts looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Marius digs a good hook to Roberts's body.
#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marius tries to move into range but Roberts moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gaius Marius is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Marius lands a right hook to the body.
Marius throws a head kick but Roberts moves out of range.
Marius walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Marius throws a nice outside leg kick.
Marius tries a head kick but it misses.
Roberts with a jab.
Roberts misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marius.
Marius throws a leg kick which misses Roberts's front leg but catches the back leg as Roberts tries to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Marius moves into the clinch.
Roberts cracks Marius with a nice body shot.
Marius throws a head punch that misses.
Roberts tries to throw a body punch but Marius avoids it by throwing Roberts back against the cage.
Roberts misses with a punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gaius Marius comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Marius 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gaius Marius!
A relieved looking Gaius Marius thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
BB 71 - Hawk vs Adderley
Date: Sep 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Roberts lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Junior lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Good exchange - Junior coming out on top.
Roberts throws a body shot but no joy.
Junior pounces like a tiger and cracks Roberts with a vicious hook! Roberts is down but not out! Junior follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Trimagasi Junior!
Trimagasi Junior thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
BB 66 - Bleak vs Okafor
Date: Aug 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Roberts has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Roberts there as he acknowledges the shot.
A big right from Roberts misses.
A nice side step and Barnes releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The fighters circling - Barnes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barnes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Roberts has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Area 51 MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Barnes misses with a body shot
and Roberts counters with a nice uppercut.
Barnes throws a body shot but no joy.
Roberts lunges at Barnes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barnes's hand.
Barnes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Roberts turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barnes throws a lazy right hand but Roberts sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barnes looks to land a left hand but Roberts moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Roberts misses its intended target.
Barnes lands a right hook to the body.
Roberts misses with a double jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Roberts lands with an overhand left.
Barnes stuffs the takedown.#T1#
Roberts lands the left hand.
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Freddy Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roberts throws a solid leg kick but Barnes takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Roberts.
Barnes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Roberts misses with an uppercut.
Roberts misses the shot to the body.
Roberts throws an overhand right that lands on Barnes's shoulder, as Barnes tries to avoid the shot.
Roberts lands a lovely overhand right.
Roberts lands a jab to the head.
Barnes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Roberts throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barnes sees it coming and avoids it easily.#KD#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Roberts and Barnes goes tumbling to the canvas! Roberts follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. #ROC#Barnes is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Barnes is defending against the submission attempts here by Roberts.
Barnes is still in real trouble! Can Roberts finish him?#SUB2#
Barnes looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Barnes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Barnes seems to have recovered his senses.
Roberts trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roberts is one step ahead there.
Roberts passes Barnes's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.
Barnes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Roberts's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Roberts's back!
Barnes keeps control of the position as Roberts tries to break free.
#T3#
A lull in the action here.
Roberts is trying to break free.
Barnes tries to get the hooks in deep but Roberts pushed the leg off.
Roberts tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Barnes looking for the choke from the back.
I really don't envy Roberts right now.
Roberts manages to reverse the position and now he's in Barnes's guard. Nice work there by Roberts.
#SUB2#
Barnes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Roberts is aware though and is defending well.
Roberts trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Barnes cracks Roberts with a solid left hand.#T4##SUB#
Roberts looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Roberts trying to control the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Barnes's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes is looking to work some ground and pound but Roberts has wrist control.#SUB#
Roberts looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Barnes stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Roberts has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Barnes manages to get his head free but now Roberts has transitioned to an armbar! Barnes grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Roberts! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Benjy Roberts!
Benjy Roberts seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CFC 500: Horiguchi v Joy
Date: Jul 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Roberts throws a series of punches but Rodriguez avoids them all with ease.
Roberts scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rodriguez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rodriguez throws out a counter right but Roberts avoids it with no problem.
Rodriguez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Roberts throws a body punch but Rodriguez moves out of range.
It seemed like Rodriguez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Roberts has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Area 51 MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Rodriguez has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Roberts.
Roberts scores with a hook to the body. Rodriguez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Roberts.
Roberts leaves Rodriguez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Roberts on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Roberts throws a hook to the side of Rodriguez's head but Rodriguez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Roberts throws a right hand that Rodriguez ducks under and follows up with a left that Rodriguez also avoids with ease.
Roberts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rodriguez! But no joy.
Rodriguez staying out of range there.
Roberts pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rodriguez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rodriguez slips a jab from Roberts.
Roberts loads up on a big right hand but Rodriguez slips the punch.
Rodriguez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Roberts ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodriguez moves away.
Roberts connects with a body shot.#T2#
Roberts shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rodriguez but Rodriguez pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Rodriguez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Roberts!
Roberts stops Rodriguez from passing to mount.
Roberts is looking to regain half guard here but Rodriguez keeps moving and retains side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roberts is not content to let Rodriguez control the position.
Roberts is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Roberts's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Roberts looks to move to half guard but instead Rodriguez has passed into mount! Damn!
Roberts 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.#SUB#
Roberts looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Roberts manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Roberts is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4#
Roberts 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.
Rodriguez looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Roberts working for a triangle but Rodriguez defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodriguez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Benjy Roberts dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Roberts misses with a lunging right hand
and Rodriguez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Roberts. Rodriguez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Roberts misses with a straight left.
Roberts uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rodriguez has time to react.
Rodriguez moves away from the strike by Roberts.
Roberts lands with a nice body punch.
Roberts is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodriguez can do to turn this around?
Rodriguez dodges the punch combination from Roberts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
Roberts misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Benjy Roberts is winning the standup battle so far.
A solid leg kick lands there for Roberts.
A punch combination from Rodriguez misses.
Roberts shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rodriguez but Rodriguez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Roberts misses with a left hand
letting Rodriguez counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Rodriguez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Roberts is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Roberts won't allow Rodriguez to pass to mount.
Roberts moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rodriguez forces his way into half guard.
Nick Rodriguez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Roberts is not content to let Rodriguez control the position.#SUB#
Roberts looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Well, if Rodriguez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza Yum. Can't wait.
Rodriguez is trying to control the action in half guard but Roberts is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Roberts is trying to get back to full guard.
Rodriguez wants to control but Roberts is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Roberts looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Roberts works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Roberts escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rodriguez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #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.
Rodriguez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Roberts tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rodriguez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rodriguez wants to control but Roberts is keeping him busy.
Roberts struggling a bit here.
Rodriguez wants to control but Roberts is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Rodriguez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Roberts bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Roberts throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Rodriguez.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rodriguez! But no joy.
Roberts throws a hook to the side of Rodriguez's head but Rodriguez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD2#
Rodriguez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts is looking for a sweep. Rodriguez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Roberts is defending against the submission attempts here by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Roberts keeps working. #T1#
Roberts trying to control but Rodriguez postures up.
Roberts manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Roberts is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rodriguez defends well.
Rodriguez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Roberts throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rodriguez is pushing down on Roberts's leg trying to pass to half guard. Roberts is fighting to maintain full guard but Rodriguez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rodriguez wants to control but Roberts is keeping him busy.
Roberts slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Rodriguez has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Roberts to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Rodriguez is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Roberts pulls down on the head and he's put Rodriguez to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Benjy Roberts!
Our winner, Benjy Roberts, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CFC 488: Chestner v Tsuruta
Date: Jun 01, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Bessant moves into the clinch successfully.
Bessant lands a body shot.
Bessant blocking some punches.
Bessant tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roberts's elbow.
Roberts tries to pull guard but Bessant forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bessant misses with an elbow over the top.
Roberts struggles to land a body shot inside as Bessant controls his hands.
Bessant lands an elbow inside that Roberts shrugs off.
Bessant tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roberts's elbow.
Roberts blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD2#
Roberts pulls guard.
Roberts bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bessant's guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Roberts is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bessant is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bessant has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Bessant engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bessant postures up.
#T1#
Roberts looking for a sweep. Not yet Roberts, not yet.
Bessant content to stall in guard here.
Roberts tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bessant throwing strikes but missing.
Bessant controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Roberts is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bessant is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Roberts is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Bessant trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Roberts tries to free his leg and advance position but Bessant is retaining full guard.
Roberts is looking to advance position but Bessant has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Roberts keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Roberts bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Bessant utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Roberts throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Roberts preventing the sweep.
Roberts wants to control from the top but Bessant keeps moving.
Bessant looking for a sweep. Not yet Bessant, not yet. #T3#
Bessant managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Bessant landing heel shots to his opponent's back. Roberts not amused, grabs the leg and drops back, looking for a heel hook. Bessant doesn't react quick enough and Roberts cranks it - Bessant screams in pain and taps out! That was a really quick submission! Impressive stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Benjy Roberts!
Benjy Roberts thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 16, 2022 |
#R1#
A low kick lands for Hoisson.
A swing and a miss from Hoisson.
Hoisson tries to clinch but Roberts moves away
and Roberts counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hoisson swings widly with a right hand
and Roberts makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A jab from Hoisson misses.
Roberts attempts a counter takedown but Hoisson avoids it well and moves away.
Roberts fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hoisson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Roberts looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Saebergur Hoisson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoisson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hoisson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Roberts swats away the attempt to clinch by Hoisson.
Roberts misses with a straight right.
Hoisson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hoisson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hoisson wants to clinch up but Roberts keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Hoisson lands a nice hook to Roberts's body. Roberts takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hoisson moves to clinch but Roberts breaks away
and Roberts counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Saebergur Hoisson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Roberts avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Roberts keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Roberts went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Good exchange - Hoisson coming out on top.
Roberts takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hoisson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Roberts's sensitive parts.
Roberts has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hoisson.
Roberts throws a lazy right hand but Hoisson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hoisson tries to close the distance and clinch but Roberts swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Roberts on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hoisson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Roberts has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Area 51 MMA in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
Roberts steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hoisson.
Hoisson closes the distance but Roberts moves to the side
and Roberts scores with a counter punch that sends Hoisson to the canvas! Roberts smells blood - he's punishing Hoisson with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Hoisson has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benjy Roberts!
Benjy Roberts thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Roberts lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Roberts has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Area 51 MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Underwood jabs Roberts to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Underwood has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Roberts misses with an uppercut.
Underwood scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Larry Underwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roberts bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Roberts appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Underwood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roberts was well out of range. Poor timing from Underwood.
Roberts was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Underwood changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Underwood tries to bum rush Roberts with a series of wild strikes but Roberts uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Roberts showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Underwood.
Roberts throws out a powerful jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Underwood looks to land a left hand but Roberts moved out of range nicely.
Underwood throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Roberts connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Underwood missing with a left hand there. Roberts was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Underwood throws a right hand that Roberts ducks under and follows up with a left that Roberts also avoids with ease.
Underwood takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Roberts!
#KD#
Roberts feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Underwood sprawling to the canvas! Underwood rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Roberts finish him?!
#ROC#Underwood is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roberts darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Underwood's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Roberts before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Benjy Roberts!
A relieved looking Benjy Roberts thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Shaw jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shaw throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dragic appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Shaw tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dragic is able to avoid easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shaw lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dragic has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dragic and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dragic unleashes a big counter combination but Shaw bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Shaw scores with a leg kick.
Shaw throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shaw misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Shaw throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shaw has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Alpha Brasil in the buildup to the fight.
Dragic takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CUT#It looks like Goran Dragic has been cut.
Nice sprawl there from Shaw as Dragic shoots in.#T1#
Dragic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Shaw enables Dragic to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Shaw manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Dragic trying to control but Shaw is working from the bottom.
Shaw controlling Dragic's posture.
Shaw is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Shaw is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dragic throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Shaw has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dragic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2##SUB#
Dragic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shaw has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dragic has managed to get both his arms back between Shaw's legs - danger averted.
Shaw can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dragic controls the pace.#SUB2#
Dragic drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Dragic seems to have locked his on tight now - Shaw screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Dragic, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Goran Dragic!
During a confident post fight interview, Goran Dragic thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Shaw lands a jab to the nose.#CUT#It looks like Bruno Santos has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Shaw. Those never looked like landing.
Nice jab there from Shaw.
Shaw misses the shot to the body. #KD#
Shaw lands a left and a right that send Santos crashing to the mat, dazed. Shaw thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Santos is rocked!
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 wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Santos is still on wobbly legs! Can Shaw finish him?
Shaw connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shaw cracks Santos with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Santos falls to his knees and Shaw doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Shaw!
A relieved looking Danny Shaw thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Yoder throws a hook to the side of Shaw's head but Shaw sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yoder takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CUT#It looks like Alfie Yoder has been cut.
Yoder misses with a low kick.
Shaw thuds a left hand into Yoder's body.
Yoder takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shaw cracks Yoder with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Yoder throws a lazy body kick
and Shaw counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shaw scores with a jab. Yoder acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Shaw smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#KD#
Shaw bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Yoder! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
#ROC#Yoder is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Alfie Yoder's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yoder is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yoder is still in real trouble! Can Shaw finish him?
Shaw stopping the sweep attempt from Yoder.
Yoder seems to have recovered his senses.
Yoder really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shaw. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Shaw passes Yoder's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Shaw wants to work for an arm triangle but Yoder is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Shaw throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Shaw moves nicely into side control.
Shaw controlling the position from side mount. #SUB#
Shaw thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
Yoder is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Shaw works to advance to full mount. Yoder defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Yoder can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Shaw is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Yoder can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#SUB#
Shaw is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Yoder to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Yoder shrugs it off.
Shaw is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Yoder can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#T3#
Shaw can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Yoder is looking to escape. #SUB#
Shaw wants to finish this one by submission but Yoder is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Shaw.
Shaw controlling the position easily from mount.
Yoder squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Yoder is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Shaw tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Yoder is looking to improve his position but Shaw isn't that keen on the idea.
Yoder is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
#SUB#
Shaw is working for a guillotine from mount but Yoder frees his head quite easily.
Yoder slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Shaw dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alfie Yoder's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Shaw lands with a hook. Yoder tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Yoder drops his hands momentarily and Shaw takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Yoder will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shaw misses with a wild body shot.
Shaw throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yoder stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shaw thuds a left hand into Yoder's body.
Shaw lands a jab to Yoder's midsection.
Yoder looks to land a body kick but Shaw moved away.
Alfie Yoder is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shaw lands with a cross.
Yoder has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yoder throws a right and a left that Shaw avoids nicely.
Yoder throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shaw connects with a body shot.
Yoder is breathing heavily.#KD#
Shaw waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Yoder. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Yoder to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
#ROC#Yoder is rocked!#CUT#The cut above Alfie Yoder's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Shaw makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Shaw 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.
Shaw pushes down on Yoder's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Shaw moves nicely into side control.
Danny Shaw overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yoder is looking for a sweep.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Yoder is trying to buck Shaw off.
Shaw controlling the position from side mount. #SUB#
Shaw wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Yoder, who protects the arm well.
Shaw trying to control the position but Yoder is working away.
The referee asks Shaw politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Shaw prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB#
Shaw has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Yoder is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Shaw yanks on the arm and Yoder is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Shaw.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Danny Shaw!
An out of breath Danny Shaw thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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