Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: ORC 5: Bloodsport
Date: Apr 28, 2018

#R1#
Bin Sari closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Shoemaker lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT#
It looks like Aishah Bin Sari has been cut.
Bin Sari connects with a crisp jab.
Bin Sari displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bin Sari staggers Shoemaker with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Shoemaker looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! No! He's back down again! 9...10 - he's can't beat the count and Bin Sari is victorious!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Aishah Bin Sari!
A very excited looking Aishah Bin Sari 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.
Jido Shoemaker was interviewed post fight and said 'The next Time'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2018

#R1#
Shoemaker throws a sloppy head kick
and Williams counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shoemaker throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Williams connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Williams clinches with his opponent.
Shoemaker is looking to control Williams's arms but Williams gets an underhook and turns him. Now Shoemaker has his back to the cage.
Williams is working Shoemaker over against the cage.
Williams lands a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Williams.
Williams scores with a nice hook to the head.
Williams lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shoemaker backwards.
Williams pushes Shoemaker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shoemaker is trying to break the clinch but Williams has him pressed against the cage.
Shoemaker wants to break free but Williams has control.
Shoemaker takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shoemakers head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Williams throws an elbow but misses.
Williams scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Williams lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shoemaker.
Shoemaker looks winded!
Williams cracks Shoemaker with a nice body shot.
Williams pushes Shoemaker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Williams scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Williams. #ROC#
Shoemaker is rocked!
Williams pushes Shoemaker against the cage. Williams is working some dirty boxing. Williams pushes off with a quick right hook! Shoemaker goes down! Shoemaker tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Williams moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ethan Carter Williams!
During a confident post fight interview, Ethan Carter Williams thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Jido Shoemaker had this to say: 'The next Time'.

Event: Dynasty D-L Finale
Date: Mar 18, 2018

#R1#
Shoemaker throws a body punch but Schaafs moves out of range.
Shoemaker throws a chopping leg kick but Schaafs manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Some wild striking there from Schaafs.
Schaafs lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A cross from Schaafs lands.#KD#
Schaafs catches his opponent with a big hook that sends him to the canvas! Shoemaker stumbles back to his feet but will the referee allow it to continue? Shoemaker walks forwards and this one will be allowed to continue! Come on!#ROC#
Shoemaker is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schaafs works Shoemaker's body with a nice hook.
Shoemaker is still on wobbly legs! Can Schaafs finish him?
Some wild striking there from Shoemaker.
Schaafs is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Shoemaker seems to have recovered his senses.
Schaafs cracks Shoemaker with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Shoemaker is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Shoemaker is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Shoemaker could not beat the count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Dieter Schaafs!
Jido Shoemaker spoke after the fight, saying 'The next Time'.

Event: Dynasty D-L Fight Night 5
Date: Feb 18, 2018

#R1#
Johnson throws a nice head kick!
Johnson scores with a head kick.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johnson scores with a leg kick.
Johnson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
CJ Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Shoemaker will feel that in the morning.
Johnson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A nice inside leg kick there by Johnson. That's going to slow Shoemaker down.
Shoemaker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
An inside leg kick lands from Johnson. #T1#
Shoemaker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shoemaker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shoemaker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A head kick misses from Shoemaker.
Shoemaker looks winded!
Shoemaker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnson at a distance.
Shoemaker tries to move into range but Johnson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Johnson and Shoemaker are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Johnson throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Shoemaker into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Johnson knows it - he's on the ropes flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). CJ Johnson!
Jido Shoemaker was interviewed post fight and said 'The next Time'.

Event: Dynasty D-L 5
Date: Feb 03, 2018

#R1#
Johnson stalks Shoemaker and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Shoemaker's face. Shoemaker staggers backwards, shaken.
A head kick misses from Shoemaker.
Despite the aggression on Johnson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Shoemaker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Johnson. Johnson obviously looking to wear him down.
Shoemaker misses with a double jab
and Johnson counters with a good, hard body kick but Shoemaker shrugs it off.
Johnson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shoemaker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shoemaker throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Some wild striking there from Shoemaker.
Shoemaker misses with a low kick.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson lands a head shot.
Johnson scores with a jab to the body.
Shoemaker has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shoemaker there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shoemaker misses with an uppercut.
Johnson steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Johnson thuds a left hand into Shoemaker's body.
Shoemaker throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Johnson lands a nice shot that snaps Shoemaker's head back.
Johnson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Johnson lands a glancing blow to the side of Shoemaker's head.
Shoemaker throws an off balance right hand
and Shoemaker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson throws a head kick that Shoemaker semi-blocks.
Johnson lands a jab to the nose.
Shoemaker feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Johnsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson scores with a jab.
Johnson scores with a spinning back kick!
Shoemaker throws a sloppy body shot
and Johnson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shoemaker is breathing heavily.
Shoemaker throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Johnson counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T2#
Johnson lands a jab to the nose.
Johnson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Johnson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Shoemaker had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Shoemaker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Johnson feints and then cracks Shoemaker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shoemaker down.
Johnson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Shoemaker if he has to take too many more of those.
Johnson 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.
Johnson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shoemaker.
Johnson connects with an inside leg kick.
Shoemaker misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson counters with a nice body kick.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Johnson finds it's way through Shoemaker's defenses.
Johnson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shoemaker at a distance.
Nice shot by Johnson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

CJ Johnson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Shoemaker throws an off balance right hand
and Johnson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Shoemaker might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Shoemaker sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Johnson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shoemaker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shoemaker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Johnson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Shoemaker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shoemaker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Shoemaker drops his hands momentarily and Johnson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #ROC2#
Shoemaker is rocked!
Johnson cracks Shoemaker with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). CJ Johnson!
The defeated Jido Shoemaker had this to say: 'The next Time'.

Event: Dynasty D-L Fight Night 3
Date: Jan 13, 2018

#R1#
Kin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kin's coach down at Dynasty K-1 Dojo was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kin throws a head kick but Shoemaker moves out of range.
Kin slips a straight right by Shoemaker.
Kin misses with a head kick.
Kin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shoemaker.
Shoemaker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #KD2#
Kin throws out a head kick that Shoemaker doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Shoemaker crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Shoemaker's eyes and has decided to let it go on!#CUT2#
It looks like Jido Shoemaker has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kin throws a head kick that misses.
Kin misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Kin.
Kin tries a head kick but it misses.
Kin lands with a slapping head kick. #ROC2#
Shoemaker is rocked!
Kin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Oh Shoemaker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shoemaker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shoemaker seems to have got his legs back now.
Kin throws a switch kick that catches Shoemaker on the top of the head and drops him to the canvas! Shoemaker looks hurt - I'm not sure he's going to get back up! The referee starts the count but calls it off at seven as Shoemaker flops around on the canvas, clearly in no position to continue! This fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). James Kin!
Jido Shoemaker spoke after the fight, saying 'The next Time'.

Event: Dynasty D-L Fight Night 1
Date: Dec 22, 2017

#R1#
Shoemaker moves in looking to clinch but Kin pushes him off.
Kin is looking for a counter combo.
Shoemaker blocks a head kick by Kin.
Kin throws a head kick that misses.
Kin throws a sloppy head kick and Shoemaker moves out of range easily.
Shoemaker throws a nice looking combination but Kin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
James Kin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shoemaker avoids the head kick by Kin.
Shoemaker blocks a head kick by Kin.
Kin throws a head kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Shoemaker misses the target.
Shoemaker has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kin is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kin throws a head kick that misses.
Shoemaker darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL2#
Shoemaker clinches up with Kin and pushes him back against the ropes.
Kin is trying to break the clinch but Shoemaker is controlling him.
Shoemaker has a couple of punches blocked by Kin. #BC#
Kin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kin slips a jab and a cross from Shoemaker.
Shoemaker looks winded!
Shoemaker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kin on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kin misses with a head kick. #T1#
Kin throws a sloppy head kick and Shoemaker moves out of range easily.
Shoemaker misses with a few strikes there.
Shoemaker looks to land a combination but Kin avoids it well. #KD#
Kin looks low and kicks high, catching Shoemaker right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!#CUT#
It looks like Jido Shoemaker has been cut.
Shoemaker looks to throw the jab but Kin is out of range.
Shoemaker avoids the head kick by Kin.
Kin slips a jab from Shoemaker.
Kin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dynasty K-1 Dojo in the buildup to the fight.
A head kick misses from Kin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shoemaker tries to clinch but Kin is having none of it. #KD#
Kin throws out a head kick that Shoemaker doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Shoemaker crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Shoemaker's eyes and has decided to let it go on!
Shoemaker avoids the head kick by Kin.
Kin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #KD#
Kin lands a front kick to the face, that drops Shoemaker to the canvas! Is he dazed or just shocked? He's back to his feet and the referee is going to allow him to continue the fight!#ROC#
Shoemaker is rocked!
Shoemaker blocks a head kick by Kin.
Shoemaker is still on wobbly legs! Can Kin finish him?
Kin tries a head kick but it misses.
Kin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shoemaker! But no joy.
Kin throws a head kick but Shoemaker moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shoemaker! But no joy.
Shoemaker throws a big shot that misses.
As Shoemaker looks to move away, Kin throws a big counter combo but Shoemaker just gets out of the way.
Shoemaker seems to have recovered his senses.
Kin throws a sloppy head kick
and Shoemaker counters with a two punch combo. #T2#
Kin throws a head kick that misses.
Shoemaker unleashes a big counter combination but Kin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Shoemaker has Kin up against the ropes in a clinch.
Kin working hard to break the clinch.
Kin is trying to force a seperation but Shoemaker has the dominant position.
Shoemaker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kin backwards. #BC2#
Shoemaker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shoemaker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kin circles away quickly and effectively.
Kin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kin throws a sloppy head kick and Shoemaker moves out of range easily.
Kin throws a head kick but Shoemaker moves out of range.
Kin throws a sloppy head kick and Shoemaker moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Shoemaker takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shoemaker has him pressed against the ropes.#BC2#
Shoemaker breaks the clinch.
Kin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick by Kin misses #CL2#
and Shoemaker counters by clinching up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Kin takes that one as he scored multiple knockdowns. Jido Shoemaker was lucky to get out of the first round.
The cut man is working on Jido Shoemaker's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Shoemaker blocks a head kick by Kin.
Shoemaker wants to counter with a clinch but Kin pushes him away.
Kin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shoemaker avoids the head kick by Kin.
Kin tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Shoemaker rushes Kin and presses him up against the ropes.
Kin wants to break free but Shoemaker has control.
Kin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shoemaker can do to turn this around?#BC2#
Shoemaker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shoemaker throws a right hand that Kin ducks under and follows up with a left that Kin also avoids with ease.
Kin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kin misses with a head kick.
Kin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoemaker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kin throws a head kick but Shoemaker moves out of range.
Kin throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shoemaker tries to bum rush Kin with a series of wild strikes but Kin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kin is looking for a counter combo.
Kin tries a head kick but it misses.
Shoemaker wants to counter the offense by Kin and move into the clinch position.#T1##CL2#
Shoemaker darts in and clinches Kin up against the ropes.
Kin is trying to force a seperation but Shoemaker has the dominant position.#BC#
Kin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Kin.
Kin throws a head kick that misses.
Kin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shoemaker is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL2#
Shoemaker clinches with his opponent.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shoemaker. #BC2#
Shoemaker breaks the clinch.
Kin lands with a kick to the temple. Shoemaker shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Shoemaker blocks a head kick by Kin.
Kin throws a sloppy head kick and Shoemaker moves out of range easily.
Shoemaker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shoemaker lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kin throws a sloppy head kick and Shoemaker moves out of range easily. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shoemaker connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
James Kin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shoemaker throws a right and a left that Kin avoids nicely.
Kin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kin throws a sloppy head kick and Shoemaker moves out of range easily.
Shoemaker scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A head kick misses from Kin. #CL2#
Shoemaker has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Shoemaker breaks the clinch.
Kin tries a head kick but it misses.
Kin throws a head kick but Shoemaker moves out of range. #CL2#
Shoemaker clinches up with Kin and pushes him back against the ropes.#BC2#
Shoemaker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shoemaker might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kin throws a head kick but Shoemaker moves out of range.
Shoemaker tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kin throws a head kick that misses.
Shoemaker avoids the head kick by Kin.
Shoemaker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shoemaker misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jido Shoemaker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jido Shoemaker's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Kin throws a sloppy head kick and Shoemaker moves out of range easily.
Shoemaker scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shoemaker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kin.
Kin throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Shoemaker counters by moving into the clinch.
Kin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kin tries to circle away but Shoemaker has him pinned against the ropes.
Shoemaker looking to slow down the pace here.
Shoemaker keeps control of Kin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Shoemaker manages to break the clinch.
Kin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Shoemaker's head.
Shoemaker blocks a head kick by Kin.
Kin tries a head kick but it misses.
Kin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Shoemaker's head.
Shoemaker throws a series of punches but Kin moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kin throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
A head kick misses from Kin.
James Kin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kin misses with a head kick.
Shoemaker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kin lands a high kick! #CL2#
Shoemaker pushes Kin up against the ropes in a clinch.#BC2#
Shoemaker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kin moves out of range of the strikes.
Kin throws a sloppy head kick and Shoemaker moves out of range easily.
Kin tries a head kick but it misses.
Shoemaker unleashes a big counter combination but Kin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kin throws a head kick that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Shoemaker. Those never looked like landing.
Kin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shoemaker dips to his left and cracks Kin with an uppercut!
Shoemaker blocks a head kick by Kin.
Shoemaker blocks a head kick by Kin.
Kin throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Shoemaker counters by clinching up. #T2#
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!
Shoemaker keeps control of Kin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Shoemaker leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Kin is trying to push Shoemaker away but Shoemaker has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Kin tries to break the clinch but Shoemaker is controlling the position. #BC2#
Shoemaker breaks the clinch.
Shoemaker is looking to clinch.
Kin tries a head kick but it misses.
Shoemaker avoids the head kick by Kin.
Kin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kin throws a head kick but Shoemaker moves out of range. #CL2#
Shoemaker clinches up against the ropes.#BC2#
Shoemaker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shoemaker takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shoemaker throws a combination. Kin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to James Kin.
I think Kin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:26
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:26
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Kin!
Jido Shoemaker spoke after the fight, saying 'The next Time'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 03, 2017

#R1#
Cole slaps away a takedown attempt from Shoemaker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Shoemaker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT2#
It looks like Evan Cole has been cut.
Cole fails to land with a series of punches.
Shoemaker keeps the fight on the outside.
Shoemaker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Shoemaker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cole was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shoemaker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Shoemaker has managed to clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shoemaker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Shoemaker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shoemaker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Shoemaker has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Cole is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Evan Cole has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jido Shoemaker.
Shoemaker looks winded!#CL2#
Shoemaker clinches. #T1#
Cole lands with a short shot to the head.
Cole lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Shoemaker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cole lands with a right hand. #CL2#
Shoemaker closes the distance and clinches.
Cole looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Shoemaker is pushing Cole up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC2#
Shoemaker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cole ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cole connects with a jab.#CL#
Cole gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cole lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Shoemaker breaks from the clinch.
Cole looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Cole. Shoemaker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cole tries to clinch but Shoemaker is having none of it.
Cole wants to clinch up but Shoemaker keeps it at a distance.#T2#
Cole misses with a double jab.
Cole tries to close the distance and clinch but Shoemaker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cole jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A combination from Cole does no damage.
Cole tries to clinch but Shoemaker is having none of it.
Cole lands an overhand right.
Cole throws a lazy right hand but Shoemaker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cole looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shoemaker shoots for a takedown but Cole saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Shoemaker shoots in but Cole avoids the takedown attempt easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Cole misses the target.#TD2#
Shoemaker looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES#
Cole has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Shoemaker is on him like a limpet, forcing Cole back against the cage.#T3#
Nice body punch from Cole - that landed with a thud.
Cole wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shoemaker has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Shoemaker breaks the clinch.
Shoemaker shoots in but no luck this time.
Cole lands a nice hook to Shoemaker's body. Shoemaker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cole wants to clinch.
Cole moves in looking to clinch but Shoemaker pushes him off.
Cole swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Shoemaker tries to counter it with a takedown but Cole pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL2#
Shoemaker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cole is trying to break free.
Cole misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cole. #BC2#
Shoemaker breaks the clinch. #T4#
Cole keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A left and a right from Shoemaker both land. Nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shoemaker walks into a straight right hand from Cole.
Evan Cole is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cole connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shoemaker slips under a jab.
Shoemaker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cole scores with a hook.
Good shot there by Cole.
Cole feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shoemakers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cole takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Shoemaker dives in and grabs Cole's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cole pushes down on Shoemaker's head and hops out.
Cole tries to close the distance and clinch but Shoemaker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evan Cole dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Evan Cole's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
No joy there for Cole, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cole scores with a sloppy right hand. Shoemaker should have avoided that one.
Cole tries to close the distance and clinch but Shoemaker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shoemaker tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Evan Cole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shoemaker keeps the fight on the outside.
Shoemaker wants to counter the offense by Cole and move into the clinch position.
Shoemaker misses with a wild combination.
Shoemaker lands with an overhand left.
Cole tests Shoemaker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cole takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Shoemaker has Cole up against the cage in a clinch.
Shoemaker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cole lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cole wants to break the clinch but can't. #T1#
Shoemaker will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cole up against the cage.
Cole is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shoemaker can do to turn this around?#BC2#
Shoemaker breaks the clinch.
Shoemaker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cole as he avoids it easily.
Shoemaker shoots in but no luck this time.
Cole connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shoemaker's hands.
Shoemaker on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Shoemaker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cole tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shoemaker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shoemaker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cole misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cole tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cole slaps away a takedown attempt from Shoemaker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Evan Cole has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jido Shoemaker.
Cole connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T2#
Shoemaker dodges the punch combination from Cole.
Cole tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Shoemaker closes the distance and clinches.
Jido Shoemaker seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shoemaker has Cole pressed against the cage, preventing Cole from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cole fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shoemaker is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Shoemaker blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Shoemaker breaks the clinch.
Shoemaker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice takedown defense from Cole. No joy for Shoemaker on that attempt.
Shoemaker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Cole here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Cole scores with a nice right hand.
Shoemaker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Shoemaker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cole as he jumps to the side.
Cole lunges at Shoemaker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shoemaker's hand.
Cole misses with a hook.#CL2#
Shoemaker clinches with his opponent.
Cole throws a punch but it's blocked by Shoemaker.
Cole throws a punch but it's blocked by Shoemaker.
Cole looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Shoemaker keeps control of Cole as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cole swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Shoemaker breaks from the clinch.
Shoemaker shoots for a takedown but Cole saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Shoemaker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cole. #T4#
Shoemaker swats away the attempt to clinch by Cole.
Shoemaker goes for a double leg but Cole avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cole continues to drive forward.
Cole lands a really nice looking cross but Shoemaker seems unphased.
Shoemaker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cole tests Shoemaker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cole dodges the punch combination from Shoemaker.
Cole swings and misses with a hook to the body.
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!
Cole lands a jab to the nose.
Cole doesn't manage to clinch there - Shoemaker circles away.
Cole tries to clinch but Shoemaker is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evan Cole dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Evan Cole's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Cole bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shoemaker's head.#CL2#
Shoemaker moves into the clinch.
Cole wants to get back to striking at distance but Shoemaker won't allow it.
Shoemaker stalls.
Shoemaker stalls.
Shoemaker continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Shoemaker working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Shoemaker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shoemaker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cole seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Shoemaker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Cole.
Cole scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cole has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cole is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cole is trying to force a seperation but Shoemaker has the dominant position.#T1#
Cole has a couple of punches blocked by Shoemaker.
Shoemaker blocking some punches.
Shoemaker stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Cole swings wildly with an uppercut but Shoemaker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cole wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Shoemaker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD2#
Shoemaker looking to score a takedown here. Cole is defending well but Shoemaker drives through and ends up in Cole's guard.#SU2#
Cole is working an open guard so Shoemaker takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Shoemaker dives in and scores a takedown into Cole's guard.#ES#
Cole wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Shoemaker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cole misses with the head strike.
Jido Shoemaker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Evan Cole is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Shoemaker lands with a short shot to the head.
Cole throws a punch but it's blocked by Shoemaker.
Shoemaker leaning against his opponent. #BC2#
Shoemaker breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Shoemaker moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Shoemaker breaks the clinch.
Shoemaker walks into a straight right hand from Cole.
Donk. Cole catches Shoemaker right on the button with a cross.
Cole lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Shoemaker throws a lazy uppercut
and Cole counters with a straight right hand.
Shoemaker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cole sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shoemaker somewhat.
Cole with a nice cross.#T3#
Shoemaker goes for a double leg but Cole avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cole continues to drive forward.
Evan Cole has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jido Shoemaker.
Cole throws out a powerful jab.
Shoemaker looks for a takedown but Cole sprawls well.
Cole lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shoemaker with a poor takedown
and Cole counters with a stiff right hand.
Cole is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jido Shoemaker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shoemaker goes for a double leg but Cole avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cole continues to drive forward.
Good exchange - Cole coming out on top.
Shoemaker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T4#
Cole throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cole defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shoemaker.
Shoemaker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cole scores with a nice right hand.
Cole fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cole connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Shoemaker closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Shoemaker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cole slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#TD2#
Cole gets caught napping as Shoemaker dives in and scores a takedown. Cole manages to retain guard.#ES#
Cole pushes Shoemaker off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #CL2#
Shoemaker has closed the distance and engaged Cole in a clinch.
Cole takes a shot to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Evan Cole showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cole, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evan Cole!
The defeated Jido Shoemaker had this to say: 'The next Time'.

Event: Steel Penn - ICON VII
Date: Oct 28, 2017

#R1#
Shoemaker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #KD#
and Wallace counters with a crisp one two that drops Shoemaker! Wallace thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Shoemaker to his feet! Shoemaker is in big trouble!
Shoemaker looks to clinch
and Wallace counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shoemaker thinking.
Shoemaker looks winded!
Shoemaker looks up at the clock. Bad move! Wallace lands a right hand from hell, dropping Shoemaker. Wallace pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Wallace!
During a confident post fight interview, William Wallace thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Jido Shoemaker had this to say: 'The next Time'.

Event: Steel Penn - ICON IV
Date: Oct 01, 2017

#R1#
Shoemaker tries to clinch but Von Mises is having none of it.
Von Mises misses with a looping left.
Von Mises has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#
It looks like Ludwig Von Mises has been cut.
Shoemaker misses with the combination.
The fighters circling - Shoemaker throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Von Mises has managed to clinch.
Von Mises scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Von Mises lands a hook that snaps the head of Shoemaker backwards.
Von Mises lands a left hand.
Von Mises blocks an uppercut.
Von Mises lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shoemaker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shoemaker.
Von Mises makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shoemaker throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shoemaker.
Von Mises lands a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Von Mises.
Shoemaker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Von Mises lands an uppercut.
Von Mises lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shoemaker.#T1#
Von Mises gets through Shoemaker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shoemaker working aggressively here.
Von Mises lands a body punch.
Shoemaker is breathing heavily.
Von Mises cracks Shoemaker with a nice body shot.
Von Mises digs a right hand into Shoemaker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shoemaker's gas tank.
A right handed body shot lands from Von Mises.
Von Mises lands a nice uppercut.
Von Mises lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Von Mises lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Von Mises digs a right hand into Shoemaker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shoemaker's gas tank.
Shoemaker takes a shot to the head.
Von Mises lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Von Mises.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Von Mises softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shoemaker misses with the head strike.
Von Mises lands with a light punch inside.
Good body shot from Von Mises.
Von Mises lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Von Mises lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Von Mises lands a left hand. #ROC2#
Shoemaker is rocked!
Good body shot from Von Mises.
Oh Shoemaker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Von Mises pushes Shoemaker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Von Mises lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shoemaker backwards.
Von Mises lands with a right to the head.
Von Mises works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Von Mises working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Von Mises. #BC2#
Von Mises escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Shoemaker gets tackled into the cage by Von Mises. Von Mises maintains the clinch.
Von Mises blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Von Mises unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Shoemaker! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Von Mises is unloading with more strikes now! Shoemaker drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ludwig Von Mises!
Ludwig Von Mises decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Jido Shoemaker spoke after the fight, saying 'The next Time'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 15, 2017

#R1##CL#
Shoemaker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cole looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Shoemaker throws a punch but it's blocked by Cole.
Cole swings wildly with an uppercut but Shoemaker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cole fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shoemaker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cole has had enough of the clinch but Shoemaker keeps him there for the moment.
Shoemaker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cole backwards.
Cole is trying to break the clinch but Shoemaker has him pressed against the cage.
Shoemaker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shoemaker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shoemaker working aggressively here.
Shoemaker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shoemaker lands a right hand.
Cole blocks an uppercut.
Shoemaker creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Cole with a big uppercut! Cole tries to clinch up but Shoemaker pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Cole to the mat! Cole covers up and Shoemaker unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jido Shoemaker!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jido Shoemaker thanked Amped Performance for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 10, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Shoemaker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wierzbowski, pushing him back against the cage.
Wierzbowski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shoemakers head. #TD#
Wierzbowski gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wierzbowski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wierzbowski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Wierzbowski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Wierzbowski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shoemaker sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Wierzbowski seems to be looking for submissions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Wierzbowski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T1##SUB#
Wierzbowski seems to be looking for submissions.
Wierzbowski looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Wierzbowski is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Shoemaker is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Przemyslaw Wierzbowski!
Przemyslaw Wierzbowski thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Jido Shoemaker stepped up to the mic, saying 'The next Time'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 31, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Shoemaker instigates a clinch.
Shoemaker misses with the head strike.
Shoemaker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shoemaker swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shoemaker lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Shoemaker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Shoemaker has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Shoemaker swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shoemaker scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shoemaker misses with a punch on the inside.
Shoemaker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shoemaker misses with a punch on the inside.
Shoemaker throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson. #T1#
Shoemaker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shoemaker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shoemaker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shoemaker throws a head punch that misses.
Shoemaker throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Shoemaker gets through Johnson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Peter Johnson has been cut.
Shoemaker swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Shoemaker on the inside.
Shoemaker prevents Johnson from breaking the clinch.
Shoemaker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A frustrated look appears on Johnson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shoemaker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
Shoemaker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shoemaker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shoemaker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch but Shoemaker keeps him there for the moment.
Shoemaker throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
A head punch on the inside from Shoemaker fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shoemaker. #TD#
Johnson manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Johnson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Johnson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shoemaker trying to stand up but can't free himself from Johnson's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shoemaker postures up. #ES#
Johnson manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Johnson is looking to break free of the clinch but Shoemaker has double underhooks.
Shoemaker lands an uppercut.#T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Shoemaker.
Shoemaker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shoemaker.
Shoemaker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC2#
Johnson is rocked!
Johnson takes a shot to the head.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Shoemaker creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Johnson with a big uppercut! Johnson tries to clinch up but Shoemaker pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Johnson to the mat! Johnson covers up and Shoemaker unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jido Shoemaker!
Jido Shoemaker managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Amped Performance, into his post fight interview.
The defeated Peter Johnson had this to say: 'Thank you fans for your support!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 18, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Masvidal .
Shoemaker is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Masvidal throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Shoemaker works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Masvidal tries to pass to full mount but Shoemaker defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masvidal working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Shoemaker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shoemaker tries to get out of the position.
Shoemaker regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Masvidal .
Masvidal lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masvidal in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shoemaker is breathing heavily.
Masvidal working some strikes from top position.
Masvidal throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shoemaker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Masvidal throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shoemaker works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Masvidal stands up over Shoemaker, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Masvidal trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Masvidal scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Masvidal is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Masvidal keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shoemaker's head.
Masvidal working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Masvidal landing some decent shots from guard.
Masvidal is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Masvidal is in close to Shoemaker's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Masvidal connects with a couple of short punches.
Masvidal lands a couple of elbows.
Shoemaker keeping full guard, as Masvidal tries to pass.
Masvidal landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Masvidal is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Masvidal loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Masvidal postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Masvidal really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shoemaker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Masvidal throwing strikes but missing.
Masvidal postures up and lands a big shot to Shoemaker's brow.
Shoemaker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shoemaker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Masvidal .
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Masvidal throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shoemaker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shoemaker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Masvidal bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T3#
Masvidal landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Shoemaker takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Shoemaker is rocked!
Masvidal scores with punches from side control.
Oh Shoemaker is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shoemaker taking punishment in the form of punches.
Masvidal working the ground and pound from side control.
Masvidal cracks Shoemaker with a big elbow.
Masvidal scoring with punches and elbows.
Masvidal lands a few punches from side control.
Masvidal is chipping away with strikes.
Shoemaker is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Shoemaker is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Check out the look on Masvidal 's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Masvidal in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Shoemaker looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Masvidal turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diego Masvidal !
Jido Shoemaker spoke after the fight, saying 'The next Time'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 12, 2017

#R1#
Shoemaker lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT#
It looks like Evan Cole has been cut.
Cole looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Shoemaker missing with a left hand there. Cole was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Shoemaker rushes Cole and presses him up against the cage.
Shoemaker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shoemaker keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cole's efforts to push away.
A short right from Shoemaker.
Shoemaker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cole.
Shoemaker gets through Cole's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cole wants to break the clinch but can't.
Shoemaker lands a right hand. #ROC#
Cole is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shoemaker has a couple of punches blocked by Cole.
Cole is still on wobbly legs! Can Shoemaker finish him?
Shoemaker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shoemaker misses with some punches.
Shoemaker throws a punch but it's blocked by Cole.
Shoemaker misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shoemaker.
Shoemaker misses with a punch on the inside.
Shoemaker lands a right hand.
Shoemaker throws a punch but it's blocked by Cole.
Shoemaker misses with some punches.
Shoemaker keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cole's efforts to push away.
Shoemaker misses with a punch on the inside.
Shoemaker throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Shoemaker fails to land.
Shoemaker misses with a punch on the inside.
Shoemaker misses with some punches.
Shoemaker swings wildly with an uppercut but Cole uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cole blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shoemaker throws a punch but it's blocked by Cole.
Shoemaker pushes Cole against the cage. Shoemaker is working some dirty boxing. Shoemaker pushes off with a quick right hook! Cole goes down! Cole tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Shoemaker moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jido Shoemaker!
Jido Shoemaker very nearly forgot to thank Amped Performance amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 09, 2017

#R1#
Shoemaker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dennis feinted with a counter takedown.
Shoemaker lands a jab-cross combination.
Shoemaker throws a series of punches but Dennis moves out of range.
Dennis feinted with a counter takedown.
Shoemaker throws a right and a left that Dennis avoids nicely.
Shoemaker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shoemaker misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Dennis counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dennis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shoemaker's head. #SUB#
Dennis in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Shoemaker tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Dennis !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kareem Dennis !
A less than humble Kareem Dennis misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Jido Shoemaker spoke after the fight, saying 'The next Time'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 31, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Shoemaker moves into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Shoemaker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hudson wants a takedown.
Hudson tries for a takedown. No joy.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shoemaker.
Shoemaker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hudson backwards.
Hudson is trying to drag Shoemaker to the mat but Shoemaker just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Louis Hudson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hudson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shoemaker is defending well.
Shoemaker gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hudson.
Hudson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shoemaker prevents it.
Shoemaker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hudson looking for a takedown.
Shoemaker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hudson backwards.
Hudson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hudson is trying to drag Shoemaker to the mat but Shoemaker just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hudson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shoemaker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Hudson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Shoemaker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hudson backwards.
Hudson can't get the takedown.
Hudson is breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Shoemaker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shoemaker lands with a light punch inside.
Shoemaker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shoemaker scores with a shoulder strike.
Hudson takes a shot to the head.
Shoemaker lands with a light punch inside. #ROC2#
Hudson is rocked!
Shoemaker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hudson backwards.
Oh Hudson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shoemaker prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hudson seems to have got his legs back now.
Shoemaker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shoemaker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shoemaker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hudsons head.
We've been hearing reports that Hudson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Shoemaker creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Hudson with a big uppercut! Hudson tries to clinch up but Shoemaker pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Hudson to the mat! Hudson covers up and Shoemaker unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jido Shoemaker!
Jido Shoemaker really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Amped Performance logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Only One
Date: Jul 01, 2017

#R1#
Chantha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shoemaker.
Chantha lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Chantha throws a series of punches but Shoemaker avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Chantha clinches.
Shoemaker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chantha backwards.
Shoemaker prevents a body shot from Chantha. #BC2#
Shoemaker manages to break the clinch.
Chantha lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
Shoemaker tries to keep at a distance but Chantha has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chantha lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chantha throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chantha.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chantha works on Shoemaker's body with a couple of short punches.
Chantha throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shoemaker misses with some punches. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Chantha creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chantha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shoemaker's elbow.
Chantha throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chantha digs a right hand into Shoemaker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shoemaker's gas tank. #BC2#
Shoemaker manages to break the clinch.
Chantha scores with a jab to the body.
Chantha looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Chantha darts in and clinches Shoemaker up against the ropes.
Chantha is trying to break free.
Shoemaker has a couple of punches blocked by Chantha.
Chantha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shoemaker.
Chantha softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#BC#
Chantha breaks from the clinch.
Chantha misses with the combination. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Chantha rushes Shoemaker and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Shoemaker swings wildly with an uppercut but Chantha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shoemaker takes a shot to the head.
Chantha working aggressively here.
Shoemaker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shoemaker misses with a body punch.
Shoemaker blocks an uppercut.
Shoemaker working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shoemaker.
Nice body punch from Chantha - that landed with a thud.
Shoemaker lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Shoemaker fails to land.
Shoemaker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Shoemaker throws a punch but it's blocked by Chantha.
Chantha stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bun Chantha dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shoemaker throws a head punch that misses.
Chantha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chantha lands a shot to the body.
Chantha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shoemaker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chantha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chantha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chantha is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Shoemaker is keeping busy.
Chantha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chantha prevents Shoemaker from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Shoemaker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shoemaker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chantha throws a body shot but no joy. #T1##CL2#
Shoemaker moves into the clinch.
Chantha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shoemaker can do to turn this around?
Shoemaker swings wildly with an uppercut but Chantha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chantha lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Chantha breaks the clinch.
Chantha looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Shoemaker drives through and clinches with Chantha against the ropes.
Chantha digs a right hand into Shoemaker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shoemaker's gas tank.
Shoemaker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chantha trying to stall but Shoemaker improves his position.
Shoemaker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chantha blocking some punches.
Chantha blocks an uppercut.
Shoemaker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shoemaker tries to work over Chantha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chantha lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shoemaker or not. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Chantha fails to land.
Chantha lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shoemaker backwards.
Bun Chantha has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shoemaker prevents Chantha from breaking the clinch.
Chantha slows down the pace here.
Shoemaker working aggressively here.
Chantha tries a body shot but Shoemaker blocks it.
Chantha lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shoemaker throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Chantha fails to land.
Chantha throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chantha lands a right hand.
Chantha can't find room to land a body shot as Shoemaker controls the action.
Chantha lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chantha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bun Chantha dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Chantha rushes Shoemaker and presses him up against the ropes.
Jido Shoemaker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shoemaker.
Chantha throws a head punch that misses.
Chantha lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chantha lands a nice uppercut.
Chantha misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shoemaker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chantha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chantha misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Shoemaker.
Shoemaker misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chantha misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Chantha fails to land.
Chantha tries a body shot but Shoemaker blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chantha.
Chantha tries to stall but Shoemaker uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T1#
Chantha manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Shoemaker has a couple of punches blocked by Chantha.
Chantha scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chantha is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Shoemaker misses with some punches.
Shoemaker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chantha scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Chantha on the inside.
Shoemaker misses with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Chantha.
Shoemaker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shoemaker has a couple of punches blocked by Chantha.
Chantha digs a right hand underneath Shoemaker's ribcage. Shoemaker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bun Chantha is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Chantha creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chantha pushes Shoemaker back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Chantha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chantha lunges at Shoemaker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shoemaker's hand. #CL#
Chantha gets a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Chantha creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chantha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shoemaker swings wildly with an uppercut but Chantha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chantha lands with a right to the head.
Chantha blocks an uppercut.
Chantha tries to work over Shoemaker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chantha lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shoemaker.
A short right from Chantha.
Shoemaker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bun Chantha showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chantha has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bun Chantha!
Bun Chantha gave a mention to SHINTO in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
In defeat, Jido Shoemaker stepped up to the mic, saying 'The next Time'.

Event: Impact
Date: May 27, 2017

#R1#
Shoemaker avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cusumano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cusumano throws a hook but Shoemaker blocks it.
Shoemaker is looking for a counter combo.
Cusumano has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Shoemaker is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Shoemaker moves in looking to clinch but Cusumano pushes him off.
Cusumano misses with a few strikes there.
Shoemaker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cusumano looks to land a left hand but Shoemaker moved out of range nicely.
Shoemaker throws a sloppy head kick and Cusumano moves out of range easily.
Shoemaker drops his hands momentarily and Cusumano takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Shoemaker plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CL#
Shoemaker clinches up with Cusumano and pushes him back against the ropes.
Cusumano blocking some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Cusumano's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shoemaker throws a head punch that misses.
Cusumano is trying to push Shoemaker away but Shoemaker has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Shoemaker prevents Cusumano from breaking the clinch.
Shoemaker fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Cusumano takes a shot to the head.
Shoemaker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shoemaker misses with some punches.
Shoemaker has a couple of punches blocked by Cusumano.
Cusumano can't break the clinch.
Cusumano is trying to break free.
Shoemaker swings wildly with an uppercut but Cusumano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cusumano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cusumano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shoemaker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shoemaker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A shot in the inside from Shoemaker.
I was talking to Shoemaker's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Shoemaker misses with a punch on the inside.
Cusumano wants to break the clinch but can't. #T2#
Shoemaker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cusumano tries to break the clinch but Shoemaker is controlling the position.
Cusumano wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A nice left hand lands by Shoemaker.
Shoemaker misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Shoemaker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cusumano misses with a low kick.
Shoemaker tries to clinch up but Cusumano circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Shoemaker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cusumano is trying to push Shoemaker away but Shoemaker has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shoemaker.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shoemaker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shoemaker lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Shoemaker.
Shoemaker throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jido Shoemaker dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Shoemaker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cusumano falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shoemaker counters with an outside leg kick. #CL#
Shoemaker drives through and clinches with Cusumano against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shoemaker.
Shoemaker prevents Cusumano from breaking the clinch.
Cusumano tries to break the clinch but Shoemaker is controlling the position.
Cusumano takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shoemaker.
Cusumano tries to break the clinch but Shoemaker is controlling the position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shoemaker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoemaker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cusumano backwards.
Shoemaker has Cusumano pressed against the ropes, preventing Cusumano from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jido Shoemaker has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shoemaker has Cusumano pressed against the ropes, preventing Cusumano from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Shoemaker lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1##BC#
Shoemaker manages to break the clinch.
Cusumano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cusumano throws a head kick but Shoemaker moves out of range.
Cusumano throws a series of punches but Shoemaker moves out of range.
Cusumano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shoemaker.
Jido Shoemaker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cusumano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cusumano scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shoemaker in his tracks.
Shoemaker throws a series of punches but Cusumano moves out of range.
Shoemaker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cusumano can do to turn this around?
Shoemaker looks to land a combination. Cusumano sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Cusumano throws a lazy uppercut
and Shoemaker counters with a straight right hand.
Some wild striking there from Cusumano.
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!
Cusumano misses with the combination. #CL#
Shoemaker closes the distance and clinches. #T2#
Shoemaker misses with some punches.
Shoemaker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shoemaker lands a left hand.
Cusumano wants to break the clinch but can't.
Shoemaker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Shoemaker has Cusumano pressed against the ropes, preventing Cusumano from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Cusumano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shoemaker feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cusumanos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cusumano is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shoemaker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cusumano misses with a double jab.
Shoemaker is looking for a counter combo.
Shoemaker cracks Cusumano with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
A head kick misses from Cusumano.
Cusumano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shoemaker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jido Shoemaker dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Cusumano lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Shoemaker closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cusumano counters with a one-two to the body.
Cusumano avoids the body shot from Shoemaker.
Shoemaker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shoemaker keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cusumano. Shoemaker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cusumano just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromShoemaker.
Cusumano moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Shoemaker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cusumano swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shoemaker slips a jab and a cross from Cusumano.
No joy there for Cusumano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shoemaker throws a right and a left that both miss.
A nice side step and Cusumano releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cusumano gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Cusumano takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A nice combination there by Cusumano.
Cusumano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shoemaker slips a jab and a cross from Cusumano.
Shoemaker wants to clinch.
Shoemaker misses with an uppercut.
Cusumano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shoemaker.
Shoemaker seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cusumano connects with a nice looking jab.
Cusumano throws a body punch but Shoemaker moves out of range.
Shoemaker avoids the head kick by Cusumano.
Cusumano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shoemaker is looking for a counter combo.#T2#
Cusumano throws a head kick but Shoemaker moves out of range.
It looked like Shoemaker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shoemaker throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT#
It looks like Steve Cusumano has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cusumano throws a hook to the side of Shoemaker's head but Shoemaker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shoemaker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shoemaker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cusumano throws a head kick but Shoemaker moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Cusumano scores with a four punch combination!
Shoemaker tries to close the distance and clinch but Cusumano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cusumano misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little feinted left hand from Shoemaker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shoemaker lands with a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shoemaker tests Cusumano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shoemaker throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Cusumano really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steve Cusumano's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Cusumano tries to bum rush Shoemaker with a series of wild strikes but Shoemaker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shoemaker appears to be looking for a big counter.
Steve Cusumano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shoemaker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cusumano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cusumano throws a head kick that misses.
Cusumano misses with a double jab
and Shoemaker counters with a series of strikes. Cusumano will be more careful next time no doubt.
Shoemaker doesn't manage to clinch there - Cusumano circles away.
A head kick from Shoemaker lands but Cusumano takes it in his stride.
Shoemaker doesn't manage to clinch there - Cusumano circles away.
Shoemaker tries to close the distance and clinch but Cusumano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cusumano is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cusumano blocks a head kick by Shoemaker.
Cusumano throws a jab when Shoemaker was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cusumano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cusumano throws a jab but it's blocked by Shoemaker.
Shoemaker fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cusumano just manages to avoid it.
Shoemaker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cusumano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shoemaker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cusumano. #T1#
Cusumano throws a lazy right hand but Shoemaker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cusumano throws a head kick but Shoemaker moves out of range.
Cusumano takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Shoemaker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A jab lands there for Cusumano.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Shoemaker!
Shoemaker tries to clinch there but Cusumano circles away.
Cusumano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shoemaker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cusumano fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cusumano scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cusumano throws a head kick but Shoemaker moves out of range.
Cusumano lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shoemaker at a distance.
Cusumano scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
Cusumano ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shoemaker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cusumano goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shoemaker throwing a counter right hand but Cusumano manages to avoid it.
Cusumano misses with a body kick.
Shoemaker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cusumano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As Cusumano looks to move away, Shoemaker throws a big counter combo but Cusumano just gets out of the way.
The crowd cheers as Cusumano lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shoemaker doesn't seem phased though.
A left and a right from Cusumano both land. Nice combination.
Shoemaker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cusumano lunges at Shoemaker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shoemaker's hand.
Shoemaker tries to clinch there but Cusumano circles away.
Shoemaker is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cusumano misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Cusumano dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Steve Cusumano's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Shoemaker tries to clinch there but Cusumano circles away.
Cusumano scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #ROC2#
Shoemaker is rocked!
Shoemaker walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Shoemaker is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Steve Cusumano!
Steve Cusumano is the new welterweight champion!
Jido Shoemaker was interviewed post fight and said 'The next Time'.

Event: Uppercut
Date: May 06, 2017

#R1#
Shoemaker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shoemaker is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL#
Kurita clinches up with Shoemaker and pushes him back against the ropes.
Shoemaker works on Kurita's body with a couple of short punches.
Kurita lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Shoemaker on the inside.
Kurita digs a right hand into Shoemaker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shoemaker's gas tank.
Kurita tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shoemaker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kurita has a couple of punches blocked by Shoemaker.
Shoemaker swings wildly with an uppercut but Kurita uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Shoemaker manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Shoemaker closes the distance and clinches.
Kurita wants to break free but Shoemaker has control.
Kurita is leaning against Shoemaker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shoemaker is trying to push Kurita away but Kurita has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#T1##BC#
Kurita breaks from the clinch.
Kurita tries to bum rush Shoemaker with a series of wild strikes but Shoemaker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kurita lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kurita scores with a three punch combo!
Shoemaker closes the distance but Kurita moves to the side
and Kurita counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kurita tries to clinch up but Shoemaker circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Kurita closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shoemaker.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kurita is trying to force a seperation but Shoemaker has the dominant position.#BC#
Kurita's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shoemaker cracks Kurita with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Nice straight punches there by Kurita. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kurita.#T2#
Shoemaker circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Kurita moves into the clinch successfully.
Kurita misses with some punches.
Shoemaker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kuritas head.
A head punch on the inside from Shoemaker fails to land.
Kurita prevents a body shot from Shoemaker.
Shoemaker has a couple of punches blocked by Kurita.
Shoemaker told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Kurita is trying to push Shoemaker away but Shoemaker has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch on the inside from Shoemaker fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kurita.
Shoemaker misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shoemaker. #BC2#
Shoemaker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Kurita moves into the clinch.
Shoemaker misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Minobu Kurita dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Shoemaker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Kurita closes the distance and clinches.
Our sources have told us that Kurita has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Kurita misses with a body punch.
Kurita wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Shoemaker misses with the head strike.
Shoemaker swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Kurita escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shoemaker misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoemaker throws a solid leg kick but Kurita takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shoemaker.
Shoemaker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Minobu Kurita is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#KD2#
Shoemaker lands a front kick to the face, that drops Kurita to the canvas! Is he dazed or just shocked? He's back to his feet and the referee is going to allow him to continue the fight!#CUT2#
It looks like Minobu Kurita has been cut.#T1#
A leg kick checked by Kurita.#CL2#
Shoemaker gets a clinch.
Kurita throws a punch but it's blocked by Shoemaker.
Kurita throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shoemaker.
Shoemaker has Kurita pressed against the ropes, preventing Kurita from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Shoemaker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shoemaker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shoemaker blocks a body shot from Kurita.
Kurita blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Kurita pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shoemaker tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kurita counters with a series of strikes. Shoemaker will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL#
Kurita closes the distance and clinches. #T2#
Shoemaker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kurita goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shoemaker.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kurita wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shoemaker. #BC2#
Shoemaker breaks from the clinch.
Kurita checks a low kick from Shoemaker.
Kurita tries to clinch up.
Shoemaker throws a combination. Kurita tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL#
Kurita rushes Shoemaker and presses him up against the ropes.
Kurita is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Shoemaker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kurita backwards.
Kurita tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shoemaker throws a punch but it's blocked by Kurita.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jido Shoemaker takes that one, thanks to the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Minobu Kurita's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Sloppy strikes from Kurita. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Shoemaker has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Shoemaker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shoemaker scores with a big combo that sends Kurita crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but the referee has seen enough as Kurita flops around uncontrollably and he's called an end to the fight! Shoemaker jumps onto the ropes and throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Gross.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jido Shoemaker!
Jido Shoemaker is the new welterweight champion!
Jido Shoemaker gave a mention to Amped Performance in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
The defeated Minobu Kurita had this to say: 'Sayonara'.

Event: Contest
Date: Apr 08, 2017

#R1#
Starbowski swinging wildly here.
Shoemaker throws a shot from downtown. Starbowski moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Shoemaker moves into the clinch.#BC#
Shoemaker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shoemaker ducks right into an uppercut from Starbowski.
Starbowski loads up on a big right hand but Shoemaker slips the punch.
Shoemaker slips under a jab.#CL#
Shoemaker darts in and clinches Starbowski up against the ropes.
Starbowski lands with a right to the head.
Shoemaker tries a body shot but Starbowski blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Starbowski.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shoemaker.
Nice body punch from Shoemaker.
Shoemaker misses with the head strike.
Shoemaker blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shoemaker.
Shoemaker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shoemaker lands a hook that snaps the head of Starbowski backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shoemaker misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Starbowski throws a head punch that misses.
Shoemaker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shoemaker.
Shoemaker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Starbowski backwards.
Shoemaker misses with a punch on the inside.
Shoemaker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Starbowski tries to break free but Shoemaker pushes him back against the ropes.
Shoemaker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shoemaker misses with the head strike.
Starbowski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shoemaker backwards.
Shoemaker swings wildly with an uppercut but Starbowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Starbowski lands an uppercut.
Shoemaker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shoemaker swings wildly with an uppercut but Starbowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shoemaker swings wildly with an uppercut but Starbowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shoemaker blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Starbowski wants to break free but Shoemaker has control.
Shoemaker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shoemaker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shoemaker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Starbowski has a couple of punches blocked by Shoemaker.
Shoemaker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shoemaker throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Starbowski.
Shoemaker misses with the head strike. #BC#
Shoemaker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shoemaker throws a nice looking combination but Starbowski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Starbowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shoemaker. #CL#
Starbowski gets tackled into the ropes by Shoemaker. Shoemaker maintains the clinch.
Starbowski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shoemaker has him pressed against the ropes.
Starbowski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Shoemaker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Starbowski swings wildly with an uppercut but Shoemaker uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jido Shoemaker dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Starbowski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shoemaker.
Starbowski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shoemaker.
Starbowski throws a head kick that misses.
Starbowski throws a body shot but no joy.
Starbowski misses with a few strikes there.
Starbowski has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#CL#
Shoemaker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Starbowski, pushing him back against the ropes.
Starbowski wants to break free but Shoemaker has control. #BC#
Shoemaker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Shoemaker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shoemaker misses with a body punch.
Shoemaker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shoemaker throws a head punch that misses.
Starbowski tries to throw a body punch but Shoemaker avoids it by throwing Starbowski back against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starbowski can't find room to land a body shot as Shoemaker controls the action.
A short left from Shoemaker.
Starbowski has a couple of punches blocked by Shoemaker.
Shoemaker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Starbowski misses with some punches. #T1#
Shoemaker scores with a shot to the side of Starbowski's head. #ROC#
Starbowski is rocked!
A left hand lands to the body for Shoemaker.
Starbowski is still on wobbly legs! Can Shoemaker finish him?
Shoemaker lands with a light punch inside.
Shoemaker breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Starbowski with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Starbowski looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Starbowski get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Jido Shoemaker!
Jido Shoemaker really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Amped Performance logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Ring Side
Date: Mar 18, 2017

#R1#
Shoemaker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hatton looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#CL2#
Shoemaker closes the distance and clinches.
Shoemaker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shoemaker lands a left hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Pat Hatton has been cut.
Hatton tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shoemaker avoids it.
Hatton working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hatton.
Shoemaker tries a body shot but Hatton blocks it.
Shoemaker lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hatton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Shoemaker.
Hatton blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Shoemaker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Shoemaker clinches up against the ropes.
Shoemaker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hattons head.
Shoemaker scores with a shoulder strike. #T1##BC2#
Shoemaker manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Shoemaker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hatton, pushing him back against the ropes.
Hatton is trying to force a seperation but Shoemaker has the dominant position.
Shoemaker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shoemaker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hatton backwards.
Shoemaker gets through Hatton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shoemaker scores with a hook to the body.
Shoemaker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shoemaker pushes Hatton back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shoemaker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hatton backwards.
Shoemaker lands with a left to the head. #ROC2#
Hatton is rocked!
Shoemaker lands an uppercut.
Oh Hatton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shoemaker gets through Hatton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shoemaker creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Hatton crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Hatton face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Shoemaker takes it with a brutal technical knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Jido Shoemaker!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 08, 2017

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Tyson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Shoemaker rushes Tyson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Shoemaker avoids a wild elbow strike from Tyson.
Shoemaker lands a right hand.
Shoemaker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shoemaker lands a hook that snaps the head of Tyson backwards.
Tyson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shoemaker swings wildly with an uppercut but Tyson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shoemaker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tyson backwards.
Shoemaker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tyson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tyson tries a knee to the head but Shoemaker blocks it.
Shoemaker lands a left hand.
Tyson tries to score a body lock takedown but Shoemaker shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tyson lands with a left to the head.
Tyson missing with knees to the body.
Shoemaker lands a hook that snaps the head of Tyson backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shoemaker lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC2#
Tyson is rocked!#KD2#
Shoemaker drops Tyson onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Tyson is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Oh Tyson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shoemaker lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Tyson to his knees! Shoemaker keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jido Shoemaker!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 23, 2017

#R1#
Shoemaker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cole defends it nicely.
Shoemaker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cole's waist but Cole gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shoemaker off to one side.
Cole swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cole lands a jab to the head.
Cole lands a right hook to the body.
No joy there for Cole, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shoemaker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cole cracks Shoemaker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Shoemaker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jido Shoemaker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cole scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cole. Shoemaker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cole connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shoemaker's hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shoemaker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cole sprawls well. Cole wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shoemaker gets slowly back to his feet.
Cole cracks Shoemaker with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
Cole throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A punch combination from Cole misses.
Cole listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cole misses with a body shot
enabling Shoemaker to counter with a crisp jab.
Shoemaker goes for a double leg but Cole avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cole continues to drive forward.
Shoemaker shoots in but no luck this time.
Cole looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Evan Cole is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cole tries to close the distance and clinch but Shoemaker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cole steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shoemaker.
Cole tries to clinch but Shoemaker moves away
and Shoemaker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shoemaker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cole's waist but Cole gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shoemaker off to one side.
Jab from Shoemaker.
Cole lands the left hand.
Cole throws a body shot but no joy.
Shoemaker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cole on the side of the head.
Evan Cole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Shoemaker ducks under a wild hook from Cole.
Shoemaker shoots for a double leg takedown but Cole sprawls well. He's pushed Shoemaker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shoemaker is breathing heavily.
Good exchange - Cole coming out on top.#T2##CL#
Shoemaker moves into the clinch successfully.
Cole working hard to break the clinch.
Shoemaker misses with a punch on the inside.
Cole tries to break the clinch but Shoemaker is controlling the position.
Shoemaker misses with a punch on the inside.
Cole tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shoemaker's elbow.
Shoemaker working aggressively here.
Shoemaker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shoemaker throws a punch but it's blocked by Cole.
Shoemaker misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Shoemaker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shoemaker gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cole fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shoemaker on the side of the head.
Cole misses the jab.
Shoemaker throws the left hand but Cole avoids the punch easily.
Shoemaker misses with a takedown attempt - Cole sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cole lands a right hook to the body. #T3#
Shoemaker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cole scores with a nice strike.
Shoemaker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#KD2#
Cole lands a big right hand that sends Shoemaker crashing to the mat! Cole stays standing though and waves Shoemaker back to his feet!#ROC2#
Shoemaker is rocked!
Shoemaker gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Cole points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Shoemaker wakes up just in time to hear Cole thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Evan Cole!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 20, 2017

#R1#
Vazquez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT2#
It looks like John Vazquez has been cut.
Shoemaker drops Vazquez with a huge uppercut! Vazquez drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Shoemaker is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jido Shoemaker!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 17, 2017

#R1#
Calzone misses with a wild combination.
Sloppy strikes from Calzone . Those never looked like landing.
Calzone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shoemaker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Shoemaker rushes Calzone and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Shoemaker is working Calzone over against the cage.
Calzone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Shoemaker scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Shoemaker fails to land.
Calzone wants to get back to striking at distance but Shoemaker won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoemaker gets underhooks to prevent Calzone 's takedown attempt.
Calzone tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Calzone taking a breather.
Calzone blocking some punches.
Shoemaker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shoemaker misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Calzone tries to land a knee to the head but Shoemaker blocks with his arms.
Calzone takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Shoemaker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Calzone lands a head kick! #CL#
Shoemaker has taken the fight to the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Shoemaker.
Shoemaker swings wildly with an uppercut but Calzone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shoemaker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Calzone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Calzone . #BC2#
Calzone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Calzone lands a nice looking body kick.
Calzone swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shoemaker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Calzone looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Shoemaker clinches up with Calzone and pushes him back against the cage.
Calzone tries to circle away but Shoemaker has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Shoemaker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Calzone tries to clinch but Shoemaker moves out of range.
Shoemaker throwing a counter right hand but Calzone manages to avoid it.#CL#
Shoemaker pushes Calzone up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Shoemaker fails to land.
Shoemaker lands a hook that snaps the head of Calzone backwards.
Shoemaker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Calzone is trying to break the clinch but Shoemaker is controlling him.
A short right from Shoemaker.
Calzone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Calzone throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Calzone has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shoemaker avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jido Shoemaker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donnie Calzone .
Calzone is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shoemaker is defending well for now.#BC#
Shoemaker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Shoemaker rushes Calzone and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Calzone tries to break the clinch but Shoemaker is controlling the position.
Shoemaker creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Calzone 's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Calzone drops to his knees and Shoemaker pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jido Shoemaker!

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