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Event:
PL MMA 1 Dadaeff vs Barraca
Date: Jan 04, 2020 |
#R1#
Aurelio throws a series of punches but Shadow moves out of range.
Shadow lands a head kick. Aurelio smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#
It looks like Marcelo Aurelio has been cut.
Shadow misses with a straight left.
Aurelio throws a quick counter head kick but Shadow was just out of range.
Shadow throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Aurelio's head.
Shadow jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shadow lands a right hook to the body.
Aurelio lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shadow at a distance.
Shadow misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shadow misses with a double jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Aurelio misses its target.
Aurelio moves out of range of the strikes.
Shadow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shadow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shadow 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.
Shadow falls off balance throwing a combination
and Aurelio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aurelio throws a nice head kick!
#CUT#
It looks like Soul Shadow has been cut.#T1#
Shadow throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aurelio tried to counter with a leg kick but Shadow avoided it.
Shadow just misses with a punch to the body.
Aurelio with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shadow avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shadow throws a shot to the body.
Shadow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aurelio moves away.
Aurelio lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shadow misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shadow swings for the body but Aurelio moves out of range.
Shadow is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Aurelio rather than just go for the knockout.
Shadow throws a big shot that misses.
Shadow throws a hook to the side of Aurelio's head but Aurelio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shadow darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Aurelio takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Shadow lands a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shadow with a nice cross.
Shadow throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shadow misses the jab.
Shadow takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Shadow throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aurelio throwing a counter right hand but Shadow manages to avoid it.
Shadow rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Aurelio to counter with a crisp jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Aurelio.
Shadow looks to land a combination. Aurelio sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#ROC2#
Aurelio is rocked!
Shadow misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Oh Aurelio is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shadow looks to land a combination but Aurelio avoids it well.
Aurelio seems to have got his legs back now.
Shadow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shadow drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T3#
Shadow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aurelio connects with a crisp jab.
Aurelio lands a nice shot to the body.
Aurelio thumps Shadow with a low kick.
Aurelio throws out a loose jab but Shadow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aurelio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shadow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Soul Shadow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shadow misses with a combination
and Aurelio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aurelio connects with a single shot there.
Shadow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aurelio.
Shadow misses with a jab, cross combination.
Aurelio was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Aurelio just misses with a punch to the body.
Shadow lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T4#
Shadow scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice combination there by Shadow.
Shadow throws a combination that misses
and Aurelio counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shadow takes a swing at Aurelio's ribcage but misses.
Aurelio throws a sloppy head kick and Shadow moves out of range easily.
A nice side step and Shadow releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Shadow throws a head kick but Aurelio moves out of range.
Shadow paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shadow throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aurelio.
Shadow lands with a nice combination. Aurelio backs away looking to recover.
Shadow throws a head kick that misses.
Aurelio throws a quick counter head kick but Shadow was just out of range.
Shadow is working the combinations to good effect here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shadow misses with a straight right.
Shadow throws a body punch but Aurelio moves out of range.
Shadow scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Soul Shadow dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Shadow throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Shadow misses with a head kick.
Aurelio was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shadow swings widly with a right hand
and Aurelio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aurelio scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shadow throws a sloppy head kick
and Aurelio counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shadow connects with a right hand. Aurelio shakes it off.
Aurelio misses with a hook.
Shadow lands a head kick!
Shadow misses with a head kick.
Aurelio looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Soul Shadow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shadow throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Aurelio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shadow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Shadow misses.
Aurelio scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shadow in his tracks.
Shadow lands with a kick to the temple. Aurelio shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Shadow is breathing heavily.#T1#
Aurelio avoids the head kick by Shadow.
Shadow throws a predictable looking body shot
and Aurelio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Soul Shadow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aurelio misses with a body shot.
Shadow looks to land a left hand but Aurelio moved out of range nicely.
Shadow misses with a right hand
and Aurelio counters with a series of strikes. Shadow will be more careful next time no doubt.
Shadow swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Aurelio swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Aurelio might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Aurelio ducks under a wild hook from Shadow.
A little feinted left hand from Aurelio on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A slow jab from Shadow misses its intended target.
Shadow swings widly with a right hand
#KD#
and Aurelio counters with a crisp right hand that drops Shadow! Aurelio lets Shadow back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Shadow is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shadow throws a low kick but it's checked well by Aurelio.
Shadow is still on wobbly legs! Can Aurelio finish him?
Shadow takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Shadow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shadow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shadow pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Aurelio scores with a jab to the body.
Aurelio drops his hands momentarily and Shadow takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Shadow seems to have recovered his senses.
Shadow throws a series of strikes that have Aurelio backpedaling.
Aurelio works Shadow's body with a nice hook.
Aurelio loads up on a big right hand but Shadow slips the punch.
Shadow throws a big shot that misses.
Shadow misses with a jab to the body
and Aurelio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slow jab from Shadow misses its intended target.
A quick step to the side and Aurelio tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shadow throws a series of punches but Aurelio avoids them all with ease.
Shadow throws a one two combo.
Shadow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aurelio throws out the jab.
Shadow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aurelio.
Shadow throws a combination that misses
and Aurelio counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T3#
Aurelio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aurelio connects with a leg kick. Shadow looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Aurelio lands a slapping body shot.
Shadow throws a right hand that Aurelio ducks under and follows up with a left that Aurelio also avoids with ease.
Shadow misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Shadow throws a right hand that Aurelio ducks under and follows up with a left that Aurelio also avoids with ease.
Aurelio was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shadow throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shadow misses with a right hand
enabling Aurelio to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
That has opened up Soul Shadow's cut even more.
Aurelio throws a body shot but no joy.
Shadow misses with a wild body shot.
Shadow throws a leg kick
and Aurelio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shadow misses with a head kick.
Aurelio appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Shadow moves into range and connects with a jab. #T4#
Shadow throws a head kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aurelio misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aurelio lands a jab to Shadow's midsection.
Shadow throws a poor cross that misses
and Shadow takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shadow misses with a double jab
and Aurelio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shadow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aurelio throwing a counter right hand but Shadow manages to avoid it.
Shadow misses with the body kick
and Aurelio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shadow misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aurelio moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Shadow checks a low kick from Aurelio.
Shadow misses with a hook
and Aurelio counters with a big right hand! Oh Shadow is in trouble here! Aurelio follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcelo Aurelio!
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Event:
EFC Bangsit vs Lee
Date: Oct 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Shadow is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Rivers tries to keep at a distance but Shadow has taken the fight into the clinch.
Shadow blocks a body shot from Rivers.
Rivers scores with a shoulder strike.
Shadow gets through Rivers's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Rivers.
Shadow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rivers throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shadow tries a body shot but Rivers blocks it.
Rivers misses with some punches.
#BC#
Rivers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Shadow has closed the distance and engaged Rivers in a clinch.
Rivers lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rivers scores with a shot to the side of Shadow's head.
Shadow presses Rivers against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rivers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Rivers.
Shadow misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1##BC#
Rivers breaks from the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rivers. That's going to slow Shadow down.
Rivers throws a leg kick
and Shadow counters with a nice uppercut.
Shadow uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rivers.
Shadow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rivers.
A jab from Rivers misses.
Rivers throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shadow slips a straight right by Rivers.#CL2#
Shadow clinches.
Shadow holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rivers letting Shadow take a breather here.
Rivers avoiding damage.
A short right from Shadow on the inside.
Shadow tries to land a knee to the head but Rivers blocks with his arms.
Shadow is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T2#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Shadow tries to land a knee to the head but Rivers blocks with his arms.
Rivers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Rivers breaks from the clinch.
Shadow fails in his attempt to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rivers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shadow wants to clinch up but Rivers keeps it at a distance.
Shadow darts in trying to clinch
and Rivers counters with a two punch combo.
Rivers lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rivers keeps the fight on the outside.
Shadow tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rivers manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rivers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shadow.
Nice body punch from Rivers.
Shadow closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rivers counters with a series of strikes. Shadow will be more careful next time no doubt. #T3##CL2#
Rivers tries to keep at a distance but Shadow has taken the fight into the clinch.
Shadow is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Shadow slowing the pace effectively.
Shadow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shadow is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rivers lands a nice uppercut.
Rivers holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Shadow misses with the head strike.
Rivers lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rivers being controlled against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rivers. #T4#
Shadow prevents a body shot from Rivers.
Rivers swings wildly with an uppercut but Shadow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shadow has a couple of punches blocked by Rivers.
#BC#
Rivers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Shadow instigates a clinch.
Rivers struggles to land a body shot inside as Shadow controls his hands.
Rivers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Shadow fails to land.
Shadow stalling the fight.
Rivers lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rivers tries a body shot but Shadow blocks it.
Shadow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rivers tries to throw a body punch but Shadow avoids it by throwing Rivers back against the cage.
Good body shot from Rivers.
A bit of stalling here from Shadow.
Shadow misses with a body punch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Rivers manages to break the clinch.
Shadow darts in trying to clinch
letting Rivers counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Rivers dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Rivers scores with the left hand. Shadow knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT#
It looks like Soul Shadow has been cut.#CL2#
Shadow moves into range and clinches up with Rivers.#BC#
Rivers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shadow moves in looking to clinch but Rivers pushes him off.#CL#
Rivers has Shadow up against the cage in a clinch.
Shadow lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shadow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rivers takes a shot to the head.
Shadow throws a punch but it's blocked by Rivers.
Rivers struggles to land a body shot inside as Shadow controls his hands.
Rivers misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rivers lands with a short shot to the head.
Shadow is trying to stall.
Rivers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shadow throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shadow stalling.
Shadow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rivers backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shadow throws a punch but it's blocked by Rivers. #T1#
Rivers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shadow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shadow tries to land a knee to the head but Rivers blocks with his arms.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shadow.
Shadow takes a shot to the head.
Shadow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shadow takes a shot to the head.
Rivers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rivers avoids a wild elbow strike from Shadow.
Rivers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shadow can do to turn this around?
Shadow scores with a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Shadow.
Rivers stalling against the cage.
Rivers lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Shadow fails to land.
Shadow looking to stall.
Shadow connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Tom Rivers has been cut.
Shadow has a couple of punches blocked by Rivers.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rivers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shadow stalling the fight.
Shadow is looking to control Rivers's arms but Rivers gets an underhook and turns him. Now Shadow has his back to the cage. #BC#
Rivers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rivers keeps the fight on the outside.
Rivers circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rivers counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shadow tries to clinch
enabling Rivers to counter with a crisp jab.
Shadow wants to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Rivers misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Shadow.
Shadow wants to clinch up but Rivers keeps it at a distance.
Rivers thuds a left hand into Shadow's body.
Shadow fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Shadow fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rivers, pushing him back against the cage.
Shadow misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Rivers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shadow with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shadow throws a head punch that misses.
Rivers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shadow.
Shadow misses with the head strike.
Rivers lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Shadow fails to land.
Shadow has a couple of punches blocked by Rivers.
Shadow throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Rivers.
A short left from Shadow. #BC#
Rivers breaks from the clinch.
Shadow looks to clinch
and Rivers counters with a right hand to the body.
Rivers scores with the left hand. Shadow knows he should have avoided that one. #ROC#
Shadow is rocked!#CL2#
Shadow closes the distance and clinches.
Shadow is still on wobbly legs! Can Rivers finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rivers misses with a punch on the inside.
Shadow seems to have recovered his senses.
Rivers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Soul Shadow seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4#
Shadow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rivers's elbow.
Rivers blocking some punches.
#BC#
Rivers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big right from Rivers misses.
Rivers throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rivers turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shadow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rivers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shadow fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rivers takes a kick to the side of the head.
Soul Shadow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Shadow clinches up with Rivers and pushes him back against the cage.
Rivers tries to throw a body punch but Shadow avoids it by throwing Rivers back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rivers - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rivers misses with a body punch.
Shadow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rivers backwards.
Shadow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rivers is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tom Rivers will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Shadow tries to clinch but Rivers is having none of it.
Shadow tries to clinch there but Rivers circles away.
Shadow walks into a left hand.
Rivers throws a shot from downtown. Shadow moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Shadow closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Rivers.
Rivers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shadow's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rivers on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rivers lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shadow wants to stall.
A short right from Rivers.
Shadow can't find room to land a body shot as Rivers controls the action.
Shadow misses with some punches.
Rivers lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rivers lands an uppercut.
Shadow tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rivers lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1#
Rivers gets through Shadow's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shadow is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Shadow lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rivers is stalling here.
#BC#
Rivers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rivers scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#KD#
Rivers feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Shadow sprawling to the canvas! Shadow rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Rivers finish him?!
Rivers cracks Shadow with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Shadow tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Rivers pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Shadow is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Rivers!
A very excited looking Tom Rivers made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
EFC Bangsit vs De Silva 2
Date: Sep 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Shadow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Shadow has Bandicoot up against the cage in a clinch.
Shadow tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#TD#
Bandicoot gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Bandicoot wants to take a breather but Shadow is having none of it.
Shadow is trying to stand.
Bandicoot lands strikes from half guard.
Shadow won't allow Bandicoot to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shadow keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Bandicoot is working for a submission of some sort.
Bandicoot sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shadow defending well though. #T1##SUB#
Bandicoot is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bandicoot thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bandicoot stops Shadow from getting back to his feet.
Bandicoot seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Shadow blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot is nestled in close to Shadow, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bandicoot keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bandicoot not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
Bandicoot landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bandicoot not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bandicoot trying to pass the guard but Shadow defending well.
Bandicoot is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bandicoot prevents Shadow from standing back up.
Shadow told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Bandicoot keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bandicoot throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Shadow pushes Bandicoot off looking to stand but Bandicoot dives back in and keeps control.
#T3#
Bandicoot drops an elbow to the side of Shadow's head.
Bandicoot lands with a punch from half guard.
Bandicoot sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shadow defending well though.
Shadow is trying to stand up here but Bandicoot is controlling him well.
Bandicoot drops an elbow to the side of Shadow's head.
Shadow scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Bandicoot manages to mount him!
Bandicoot with good strikes from the mount here!
Bandicoot has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Shadow's face.
Bandicoot lands with some strikes.#ROC#
Shadow is rocked!
Bandicoot won't let Shadow get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #T4#
BOOM! Bandicoot connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Shadow is still in real trouble! Can Bandicoot finish him?
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!
Bandicoot landing strikes from the mount and Shadow is in trouble!
Bandicoot unloading with bombs!
Bandicoot won't let Shadow get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #SUB#
Bandicoot swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Shadow is now in Bandicoot's guard. A big mistake from Bandicoot there, giving up the dominant position!
Bandicoot trying to control the position.
Bandicoot throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Shadow seems to have recovered his senses.
Bandicoot seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Bandicoot looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Bandicoot is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shadow is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Bandicoot looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shadow passes into side control.
#SU2#
Shadow decides to stand back up. Shadow steps back and let's Bandicoot get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crush Bandicoot dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Bandicoot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shadow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bandicoot throws a hook but Shadow avoids it easily.
Bandicoot lands a body shot.
Shadow takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CUT#
It looks like Soul Shadow has been cut.
Shadow doesn't manage to clinch there - Bandicoot circles away.
Shadow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bandicoot throws out the jab.
Shadow ducks under a wild hook from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shadow.
Bandicoot looks to throw the jab but Shadow is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shadow is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Shadow closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
Bandicoot stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shadow gets through Bandicoot's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bandicoot makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shadow works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shadow misses with some punches.
Bandicoot blocks an elbow strike from Shadow.
Bandicoot lands a right hand.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bandicoot lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shadow backwards.
Bandicoot scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bandicoot is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shadow can do to turn this around?
Bandicoot can't find room to land a body shot as Shadow controls the action.
Bandicoot scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bandicoot makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shadow throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bandicoot blocks it with crossed arms.
Shadow swings wildly with an uppercut but Bandicoot uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shadow lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bandicoot lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bandicoot creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Bandicoot makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bandicoot misses with the head strike.
Bandicoot misses with a body punch.
Bandicoot misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shadow. #TD#
Bandicoot gets a trip takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Shadow pushes Bandicoot off and gets back to his feet.
Shadow closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bandicoot counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
Shadow has managed to clinch.
Bandicoot scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bandicoot swings wildly with an uppercut but Shadow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shadow trying to stall but Bandicoot improves his position.
Shadow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shadow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
Bandicoot tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bandicoot can't find room to land a body shot as Shadow controls the action.
Shadow tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shadow.
Shadow tries to land a knee to the head but Bandicoot blocks with his arms.
#BC#
Bandicoot manages to break the clinch.
Shadow doesn't manage to clinch there - Bandicoot circles away.
Bandicoot connects with a jab.
Soul Shadow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Shadow rushes Bandicoot and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Shadow.
Shadow blocks an uppercut.
Bandicoot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shadow misses with a hook from the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bandicoot misses with some punches.
Shadow tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T4#
Shadow struggles to land a body shot inside as Bandicoot controls his hands.
Crush Bandicoot has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bandicoot.
Bandicoot blocks a body shot from Shadow.
Bandicoot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shadow is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short right from Bandicoot.
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!
Bandicoot tries to pull guard but Shadow forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shadow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bandicoot has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shadow avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Shadow has a couple of punches blocked by Bandicoot.
Bandicoot can't find room to land a body shot as Shadow controls the action.
Bandicoot scores with a shoulder strike.
Bandicoot tries to pull guard but Shadow won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Crush Bandicoot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shadow.
Shadow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot can't find room to land a body shot as Shadow controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shadow misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crush Bandicoot dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Soul Shadow'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#
Bandicoot circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Shadow has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bandicoot can't find room to land a body shot as Shadow controls the action.
Shadow is trying to stall.
Bandicoot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shadow misses with a knee to the head.
Shadow tries a knee to the head but Bandicoot blocks it.
Bandicoot blocking some punches.
Bandicoot lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Come on Bandicoot - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bandicoot lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shadow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shadow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bandicoot prevents a body shot from Shadow.
Shadow with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shadow throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bandicoots head.
Bandicoot lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Shadow lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Bandicoot breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bandicoot throws a body shot but no joy.
Shadow on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shadow takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bandicoot is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Shadow.#CL2#
Shadow instigates a clinch.
Bandicoot lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shadow backwards.
Bandicoot working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bandicoot tries a body shot but Shadow blocks it.
Shadow misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bandicoot is trying to pull guard but Shadow turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Shadow takes a shot to the head.
Bandicoot throws a head punch that misses.
Shadow working aggressively here.
Shadow misses with a punch to the body.
#T2##TD#
Bandicoot manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Bandicoot is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shadow defends well.
Bandicoot has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SU2#
Shadow stands and steps away. Bandicoot gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Crush Bandicoot is winning the standup battle so far.
Shadow is looking to clinch but Bandicoot is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Shadow moves into the clinch.
Shadow blocking some punches.
Shadow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bandicoot backwards.
Shadow misses with some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#TD#
Bandicoot manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bandicoot not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3##SUB#
Bandicoot looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shadow wants to get up but he can't break Bandicoot's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Bandicoot looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shadow passes into side control.
#SU2#
Shadow stands up.
Bandicoot scores with a hook.
Crush Bandicoot is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shadow wants to clinch but Bandicoot slips to the side
and Bandicoot cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Shadow is looking to clinch but Bandicoot is avoiding it.
A counter left hand to the body from Bandicoot misses its target.
Shadow closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bandicoot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Shadow gets a clinch.
Shadow trying to land knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Bandicoot.
Shadow working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shadow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bandicoot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bandicoot tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shadow throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Soul Shadow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shadow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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 Crush Bandicoot.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bandicoot, 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Crush Bandicoot!
Crush Bandicoot seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
EFC Zexi vs Vale
Date: Aug 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Shadow misses with a body kick.
Shadow fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bamalog attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bamalog uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shadow.
Shadow moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bamalog scores with a hook to the body. Shadow takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shadow takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CL2#
Shadow has managed to clinch.
Bamalog doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shadow throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bamalog blocks it with crossed arms.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Shadow.
Shadow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
I was talking to Bamalog's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bamalog digs a right hand underneath Shadow's ribcage. Shadow let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bamalog tries a body shot but Shadow blocks it.
Shadow takes a shot to the head.
Bamalog lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Shadow swings wildly with an uppercut but Bamalog uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shadow prevents a body shot from Bamalog.
Shadow looking to stall.
Bamalog tries to throw a body punch but Shadow avoids it by throwing Bamalog back against the cage. #T1#
Bamalog tries to throw a body punch but Shadow avoids it by throwing Bamalog back against the cage.
Bamalog goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bamalog fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shadow scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bamalog doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bamalog lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bamalog misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bamalog blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shadow scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shadow misses with the head strike.
Bamalog makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bamalog can't find room to land a body shot as Shadow controls the action.
Bamalog presses Shadow against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bamalog prevents a body shot from Shadow.
Shadow with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shadow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shadow taking a breather.
Shadow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shadow lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bamalog lands a left hand.
Shadow lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bamalog goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2#
Bamalog swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shadow.
A short right from Bamalog on the inside.
Bamalog misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shadow's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shadow blocks a body shot from Bamalog.
A short right from Bamalog on the inside.
Bamalog tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bamalog works on Shadow's body with a couple of short punches.
Shadow prevents a body shot from Bamalog.
Bamalog gets through Shadow's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bamalog tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shadow's elbow.
Shadow tries to throw a body punch but Bamalog avoids it by throwing Shadow back against the cage.
Bamalog cracks Shadow with a nice body shot.
Bamalog lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bamalog lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bamalog misses with a punch to the body.
Shadow slows down the pace here.
Bamalog lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shadow backwards. #T3#
Nice body punch from Bamalog - that landed with a thud.
Bamalog pushes Shadow back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shadow looks winded!
Bamalog misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Bamalog.
Bamalog misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shadow looking to stall.
Bamalog lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Bamalog.
Bamalog lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bamalog pushes Shadow back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bamalog softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shadow working aggressively here.
Shadow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Shadow scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bamalog.
Shadow takes a shot to the head.
Good body shot from Bamalog.
Bamalog tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shadow looking to throw knees to the head but Bamalog is blocking nicely.
Bamalog scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
Bamalog lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shadow taking a breather.
Bamalog lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bamalog scores with a hook to the body.
Shadow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bamalog makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bamalog lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bamalog lands a nice uppercut.
Bamalog lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shadow backwards. #ROC#
Shadow is rocked!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bamalog tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bamalog doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bamalog pushes Shadow back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shadow is still on wobbly legs! Can Bamalog finish him?
Bamalog throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shadows head.
Shadow taking a breather.
Bamalog struggles to land a body shot inside as Shadow controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shadow controlling the action here for a moment.
A short uppercut from Bamalog.
Bamalog working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teke Bamalog dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Bamalog. That's going to slow Shadow down.
Shadow seems to have recovered his senses.
Shadow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bamalog paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bamalog appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A shot to the liver by Bamalog. Beautiful body shot.
Bamalog is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shadow can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Shadow fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bamalog, pushing him back against the cage.
Shadow prevents a body shot from Bamalog.
Shadow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shadow lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Shadow.
Bamalog tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shadow will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bamalog up against the cage.
Bamalog lands a body shot.
Shadow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bamalog tries a body shot but Shadow blocks it.
Shadow is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Shadow misses with a punch to the body.
Bamalog misses with a punch to the body.
Bamalog misses with a body punch.
#T1#
Shadow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shadow can't find room to land a body shot as Bamalog controls the action.
Bamalog lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shadow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bamalog's elbow.
Bamalog lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shadow.
Bamalog lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Bamalog.
A short body shot lands from Bamalog as the two fighters clinch.
Shadow is breathing heavily.
Bamalog lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shadow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bamalog's elbow.
Bamalog tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shadow's elbow.
Shadow tries to work over Bamalog's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bamalog misses with a punch to the body.
Bamalog lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Shadow fails to land.
Bamalog gets through Shadow's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bamalog working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bamalog lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bamalog is working Shadow over against the cage.
Bamalog tries to work over Shadow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bamalog misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2#
Bamalog misses with a punch to the body.
Bamalog goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bamalog is working Shadow over against the cage.
Bamalog lands with a light punch inside.
Bamalog lands a shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Bamalog.
Bamalog can't find room to land a body shot as Shadow controls the action.
Bamalog tries a body shot but Shadow blocks it.
Bamalog throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Bamalog. #CUT#
It looks like Soul Shadow has been cut.
A short uppercut from Bamalog.
A short uppercut from Bamalog.
Bamalog stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bamalog.
Bamalog lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shadow throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bamalog blocks it with crossed arms.
Bamalog lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shadow or not.
Bamalog lands with a short shot to the head.
Bamalog misses with a punch to the body.
Bamalog scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bamalog lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shadow backwards. #T3#
Shadow is trying to stall.
Bamalog lands a shot to the body.
Bamalog lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#KD#
Bamalog drops Shadow onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Shadow is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Bamalog presses Shadow against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shadow prevents a body shot from Bamalog.
Bamalog tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bamalog lands a nice uppercut.
Bamalog misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shadow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bamalog goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shadow prevents a body shot from Bamalog.
Bamalog misses with a body punch.
A short left from Shadow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A hook to the body from Bamalog.
Bamalog makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bamalog throws a big uppercut that drops Shadow! More strikes from Bamalog and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Shadow lies dazed against the cage as Bamalog celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Teke Bamalog!
Our winner, Teke Bamalog, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
EFC Quinteros vs Matusov
Date: Jul 13, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Shadow clinches.
Shadow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mirzaev tries a body shot but Shadow blocks it.
Shadow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mirzaev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mirzaev lands a body punch.
Mirzaev working aggressively here.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mirzaev has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Mirzaev lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mirzaev.
Stalling in the clinch from Shadow.
A short left from Shadow.
Mirzaev misses with a punch to the body.
Shadow throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mirzaevs head.
Our sources have told us that Shadow has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Shadow lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mirzaev.
Mirzaev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mirzaev misses with the head strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Shadow.
A short right from Shadow on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shadow lands a shoulder strike.
Mirzaev lands an uppercut.
Shadow lands with a left to the head.
Shadow landing knees to the head.
Shadow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
Shadow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mirzaev backwards.
Shadow gets through Mirzaev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mirzaev misses with a body punch.
Mirzaev tries to work over Shadow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The referee calls for Shadow to work.
Mirzaev misses with the head strike.
Shadow lands with a right to the head.
Shadow lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shadow misses with a knee strike.
Mirzaev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mirzaev tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shadow avoids it.
Shadow looking to slow down the pace here.
Shadow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shadow is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Shadow lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mirzaev.
Shadow scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Shadow is trying to maintain a safe position but Mirzaev gets an underhook and turns Shadow into the cage.
Mirzaev throws a punch but it's blocked by Shadow.
Mirzaev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mirzaev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shadow blocking some punches.
Mirzaev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mirzaev tries to throw a body punch but Shadow avoids it by throwing Mirzaev back against the cage.
Shadow misses with an elbow strike.
Shadow will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mirzaev up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Soul Shadow has been cut.
Shadow lands with a short shot to the head.
Mirzaev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mirzaev tries a body shot but Shadow blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Shadow.
Mirzaev misses with a punch on the inside.
Mirzaev swings wildly with an uppercut but Shadow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shadow blocks a body shot from Mirzaev. #T3#
Shadow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shadow lands a shoulder strike.
Shadow lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shadow throws a punch but it's blocked by Mirzaev.
Mirzaev throws a head punch that misses.
Shadow lands a right hand.
Mirzaev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mirzaev tries to work over Shadow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shadow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mirzaev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mirzaev lands a hook that snaps the head of Shadow backwards.
Shadow is looking to control Mirzaev's arms but Mirzaev gets an underhook and turns him. Now Shadow has his back to the cage.
Mirzaev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shadow's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Shadow.
Shadow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mirzaev struggles to land a body shot inside as Shadow controls his hands.
Shadow throws a head punch that misses.
Shadow lands with a left 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!
Shadow lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shadow misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4#
Mirzaev tries a body shot but Shadow blocks it.
Mirzaev works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev digs a right hand into Shadow's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shadow's gas tank.
Mirzaev misses with a punch to the body.
Shadow working aggressively here.
Shadow using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mirzaev has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shadow trying to land knees to the body.
Shadow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mirzaev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shadow throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mirzaevs head.
Nice body punch from Shadow - that landed with a thud.
Mirzaev has a couple of punches blocked by Shadow.
Shadow gets through Mirzaev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shadow blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mirzaev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shadow blocks an uppercut.
Shadow is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A shot in the inside from Mirzaev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Soul Shadow dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Soul Shadow's cut.
That's time! Shadow's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Shadow uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mirzaev.
Shadow uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mirzaev.
Shadow tries to clinch but Mirzaev is having none of it.
Mirzaev looks to score with a jab to the body but Shadow is just out of range.
Shadow is looking for a counter combo.
Shadow slips under a jab.
Mirzaev swings for the body but Shadow moves out of range.
Shadow takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL#
Shadow rushes Mirzaev and presses him up against the cage.
Shadow scores with a shoulder strike.
Mirzaev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Shadow fails to land.
Mirzaev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shadow misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shadow lands a knee to the head.
Shadow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shadow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shadow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shadow is looking to control Mirzaev's arms but Mirzaev gets an underhook and turns him. Now Shadow has his back to the cage.
Shadow can't find room to land a body shot as Mirzaev controls the action.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shadow tries to land a knee to the head but Mirzaev blocks with his arms.
#T1#
Mirzaev tries a body shot but Shadow blocks it.
Shadow throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mirzaevs head.
Mirzaev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mirzaev misses with a punch to the body.
Shadow blocking some punches.
Shadow throws a head punch that misses.
Soul Shadow has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shadow is struggling to control the position.
Mirzaev misses with an elbow strike.
Mirzaev is leaning against Shadow and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mirzaev misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Shadow.
Shadow tries a knee to the head but Mirzaev blocks it.
Mirzaev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mirzaev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mirzaev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mirzaev tries a body shot but Shadow blocks it.
Shadow putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mirzaev in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Shadow working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mirzaev tries a body shot but Shadow blocks it.
#T2#
Shadow tries a knee to the head but Mirzaev blocks it.
Mirzaev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Still in the clinch, Mirzaev scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mirzaev misses with a body punch.
Mirzaev swings wildly with an uppercut but Shadow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shadow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mirzaev backwards.
Shadow stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mirzaev throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Shadow takes a shot to the head.
Mirzaev struggles to land a body shot inside as Shadow controls his hands.
Mirzaev tries a body shot but Shadow blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shadow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shadow has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Shadow prevents a body shot from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shadow lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Mirzaev fails to land. #T3#
A nice left hand lands by Mirzaev.
Shadow tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mirzaev avoids it.
Shadow lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mirzaev tries a body shot but Shadow blocks it.
Shadow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Shadow.
Mirzaev tries a body shot but Shadow blocks it.
Mirzaev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shadow backwards.
Shadow struggles to land a body shot inside as Mirzaev controls his hands.
Shadow misses with some punches.
Mirzaev working aggressively here.
Mirzaev avoiding damage as Shadow throws knees to the body.
Mirzaev lands a nice shot to the body.
Shadow blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev working aggressively here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mirzaev lands an uppercut.
Mirzaev misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T4#
Shadow scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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!
A nice right hand lands inside from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shadow misses with a punch on the inside.
Shadow lands a right hand.
Mirzaev tries to throw a body punch but Shadow avoids it by throwing Mirzaev back against the cage.
Shadow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mirzaev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shadow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shadow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shadow tries to land a knee to the head but Mirzaev blocks with his arms.
Mirzaev tries a body shot but Shadow blocks it.
Shadow avoids a wild elbow strike from Mirzaev.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shadow.
Mirzaev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mirzaev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mirzaev pushes Shadow back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shadow is trying to stall.
Mirzaev throws a punch but it's blocked by Shadow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Soul Shadow will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Soul Shadow's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Shadow wants to clinch up but Mirzaev keeps it at a distance.
Mirzaev connects with a nice looking jab.
Mirzaev scores with the left hand. Shadow knows he should have avoided that one.
Shadow moves in looking to clinch but Mirzaev pushes him off.
Rasul Mirzaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mirzaev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Shadow closes the distance and clinches.
Mirzaev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shadow throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mirzaev blocks it with crossed arms.
Mirzaev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mirzaev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shadow blocks an elbow strike.
Shadow lands with a light punch inside.
Mirzaev utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mirzaev crunches a lovely knee into Shadow's ribcage.
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!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shadow.
Shadow throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shadow content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shadow managing to block the knees to the body from Mirzaev.
#T1#
Mirzaev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mirzaev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mirzaev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mirzaev misses with the head strike.
Shadow tries to throw a body punch but Mirzaev avoids it by throwing Shadow back against the cage.
Mirzaev tries to work over Shadow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mirzaev lands a shoulder strike.
Mirzaev tries to work over Shadow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shadow tries a knee to the head but Mirzaev blocks it.
Mirzaev misses with a punch on the inside.
Shadow throws a punch but it's blocked by Mirzaev.
Mirzaev misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Mirzaev on the inside.
Shadow lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mirzaev lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shadow backwards.
Mirzaev working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mirzaev.
Mirzaev misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mirzaev.#T2#
Shadow can't find room to land a body shot as Mirzaev controls the action.
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!
Mirzaev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shadow's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mirzaev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mirzaev struggles to land a body shot inside as Shadow controls his hands.
Mirzaev lands with a light punch inside.
Mirzaev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mirzaev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shadow misses with a knee strike.
Shadow tries to stall but Mirzaev uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mirzaev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shadow trying to stall but Mirzaev improves his position.
Shadow avoids a wild elbow strike from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mirzaev throws a punch but it's blocked by Shadow.
Mirzaev throws a punch but it's blocked by Shadow.
Shadow misses with some punches.
Shadow lands an elbow inside that Mirzaev shrugs off.
Mirzaev works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shadow is trying to maintain a safe position but Mirzaev gets an underhook and turns Shadow into the cage.#T3#
Mirzaev misses with a body punch.
Shadow working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shadow lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shadow lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shadow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mirzaev lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shadow.
Mirzaev tries a body shot but Shadow blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Mirzaev fails to land.
Shadow lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shadow is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Shadow scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mirzaev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mirzaev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mirzaev tries to work over Shadow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shadow is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mirzaev is defending well for now.
Shadow lands a body shot.
Mirzaev misses with a body punch.
Mirzaev avoiding damage as Shadow throws knees to the body.
Rasul Mirzaev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Shadow misses with a knee strike.
Shadow scores with a hook to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Shadow tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mirzaev tries to work over Shadow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shadow throws a head punch that misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Shadow lands with a left to the head.
Mirzaev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Mirzaev scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shadow tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shadow throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mirzaev throws a punch but it's blocked by Shadow.
Shadow missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mirzaev.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shadow's elbow.
Soul Shadow is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mirzaev tries to throw a body punch but Shadow avoids it by throwing Mirzaev back against the cage.
Shadow tries a body shot but Mirzaev blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rasul Mirzaev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shadow 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Soul Shadow!
In defeat, Rasul Mirzaev stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ma Dick Was Hard'.
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Event:
EFC Tea vs Menger
Date: Jun 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Del Bosque throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Del Bosque scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shadow looks to land a right hand but Del Bosque moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Del Bosque misses the target.
A head kick by Shadow misses
and Del Bosque counters with a straight right hand.
Shadow throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Del Bosque's head.#CUT#
It looks like Severo Del Bosque has been cut.
Del Bosque stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Del Bosque loads up on a big right hand but Shadow slips the punch.
Shadow takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Whack! Shadow lands a heavy head kick that drops Del Bosque. The ref tackles Shadow to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Del Bosque was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Soul Shadow!
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Event:
IFC 73: Mayer vs Chugman
Date: Oct 20, 2018 |
#R1#
A shot to the liver by Jodson. Beautiful body shot.
Jodson connects with a looping right hand.
#CUT2#
It looks like Soul Shadow has been cut.
Shadow misses with a low kick as Jodson jumps back.
Shadow throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jodson sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Jodson rushes Shadow and presses him up against the cage.
Shadow swings wildly with an uppercut but Jodson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shadow's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shadow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD#
Shadow ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Shadow no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Jodson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've been hearing good reports from Shadow's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SU2#
Jodson stands up and waves to Shadow to follow him. #T1#
Jodson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jodson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jodson lands a nice hook to Shadow's body. Shadow takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jodson 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.
Shadow takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Shadow thuds a left hand into Jodson's body.
Jab by Jodson.
Jodson scores with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Jodson.
Jodson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shadow counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shadow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jodson moves away.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shadow takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jodson swings widly with a right hand
and Shadow connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jodson connects with an inside leg kick.
Jodson looks to land a left hand but Shadow moved out of range nicely.
Jodson scores with a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Jodson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jodson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shadow manages to avoid it.
Shadow is looking to counter punch.
Jodson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shadow swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Some bone on bone action there as Shadow checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jodson misses the jab.#T3#
Jab from Jodson.
Shadow misses with a body shot
and Jodson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shadow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jodson scores with a leg kick.
Jodson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jodson blocks a head kick by Shadow.
Jodson loads up on a big right hand but Shadow slips the punch.
Jodson misses with a right hand
and Shadow counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Shadow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jodson throws out the jab.
Jodson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shadow misses with a looping right.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jodson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shadow uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jodson.
Shadow defending well as Jodson loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Jodson gets tackled into the cage by Shadow. Shadow maintains the clinch.
Shadow tries to work over Jodson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shadow fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short right from Jodson on the inside.
Shadow tries a body shot but Jodson blocks it.
Jodson throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Shadow gets control of Jodson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Shadow will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Shadow working for a triangle but Jodson defends it easily.
Jodson content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dohn Jodson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Soul Shadow's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Jodson misses the target. #CL#
Shadow fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jodson, pushing him back against the cage.
Jodson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shadow or not.
Jodson misses with a body punch.
Jodson pushes Shadow back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jodson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jodson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shadow.
Shadow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Jodson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Shadow tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jodson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jodson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jodson leaning against his opponent.
Shadow tries to throw a body punch but Jodson avoids it by throwing Shadow back against the cage.
Jodson scores with a shot to the side of Shadow's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jodson working aggressively here.
Shadow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jodson's elbow.
Jodson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shadow misses with some punches.
Shadow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jodson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shadow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
Jodson lands a shoulder strike.
Shadow working aggressively here.
Jodson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Jodson.
Jodson misses with some punches.
Shadow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shadow tries to throw a body punch but Jodson avoids it by throwing Shadow back against the cage.
Shadow tries to work over Jodson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jodson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shadow misses with a body punch.
Shadow blocks a body shot from Jodson.
Jodson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jodson misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jodson.
Jodson prevents a body shot from Shadow.
Jodson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shadow lands an uppercut.
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!
Jodson misses with a punch on the inside.
Shadow tries to pull guard but Jodson holds him up against the cage and eventually Shadow drops back down to his feet.
Shadow fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Soul Shadow. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Shadow tries to throw a body punch but Jodson avoids it by throwing Shadow back against the cage.
Shadow misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Jodson.
Jodson misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shadow.
Shadow tries to pull guard but Jodson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Shadow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shadow is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jodson to keep the fight standing.
Shadow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jodson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jodson blocks a body shot from Shadow.
Shadow tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jodson swings wildly with an uppercut but Shadow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jodson swings wildly with an uppercut but Shadow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shadow is trying to pull guard but Jodson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jodson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shadow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shadow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shadow throws a punch but it's blocked by Jodson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jodson. #T3#
Shadow lands with a short shot to the head.
Jodson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jodson can't find room to land a body shot as Shadow controls the action.
Jodson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shadow misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jodson cracks Shadow with a nice body shot.
Jodson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shadow throws a head punch that misses.
Jodson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jodson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shadow.
Jodson trying to stall but Shadow improves his position.
Jodson has a couple of punches blocked by Shadow.
Jodson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jodson misses with some punches.
Jodson slows down the pace here.
Shadow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shadow tries to pull guard but Jodson won't allow it.
Shadow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
A right hook to the body lands for Jodson.
Jodson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jodson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Jodson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jodson lands a right hand.
Jodson misses with the head strike.
Dohn Jodson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jodson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jodson.
Shadow lands a shoulder strike.
Shadow misses with some punches.
Shadow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jodson blocks a body shot from Shadow.
Shadow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jodson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shadow backwards.
Jodson misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Jodson.
Jodson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jodson lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Shadow is rocked!
Jodson lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dohn Jodson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Soul Shadow's cut.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Shadow pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jodson is out of range and Shadow settles back down.
A little jabbing left from Jodson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jodson misses with a hook
and Shadow cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shadow scores with a nice right hand.
Shadow with a hook.
Shadow staying out of range there.
Jodson throws a leg kick which misses Shadow's front leg but catches the back leg as Shadow tries to avoid it.
Jodson misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Shadow counters by clinching up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shadow throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shadow tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jodson lands a nice shot to the body.
Jodson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Jodson.
Jodson lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jodson misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Shadow lands a body shot.
Jodson lands a body shot.
Shadow throws a head punch that misses.
Jodson prevents a body shot from Shadow.
Shadow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jodson's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jodson.
Jodson blocks a body shot from Shadow.
Shadow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jodson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jodson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shadow is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jodson lands a body shot.
Shadow tries a body shot but Jodson blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jodson.
Shadow fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shadow's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shadow blocking some punches.
Shadow lands a shot to the body.
Jodson scores with a shot to the side of Shadow's head.
Shadow pushes Jodson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Jodson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Soul Shadow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oh Shadow is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jodson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shadow jumps guard but Jodson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Shadow seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Soul Shadow. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Shadow pulls guard successfully.
#SU2#
Jodson gets to his feet - Shadow follows without any prompting.
Shadow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jodson.
Dohn Jodson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shadow on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jodson. Jodson obviously looking to wear him down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jodson.
Shadow throws out a leg kick but Jodson moves out of range and Shadow only half commits. #CL2#
Jodson clinches with his opponent.
Shadow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shadow blocks an uppercut.
Shadow can't find room to land a body shot as Jodson controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Shadow.
Shadow blocks an uppercut.
#T3#
Jodson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shadow lands with a short shot to the head.
Jodson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shadow jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jodson walks away with a smile on his face. Shadow gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jodson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Jodson misses.
Jodson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shadow is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#KD2#
Jodson lands a big uppercut and Shadow crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Shadow looks OK. Jodson waves Shadow back to his feet!#CUT2#
Soul Shadow's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jodson throws out a loose jab but Shadow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shadow bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Jodson comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Shadow falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Shadow was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dohn Jodson!
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Event:
IFC 69 Murhaa vs Dali
Date: Sep 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Shadow throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tiote sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tiote takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CL#
Shadow clinches. #TD2#
Tiote turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Shadow can't do much from the bottom here.
Shadow is looking for a sweep.
Shadow prevents Tiote from improving position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiote is staying tight to Shadow's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Shadow tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tiote wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Shadow's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1#
Tiote is looking to take a break and control but Shadow is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shadow sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Shadow looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shadow keeping control of the position.
Tiote is stalling here. Shadow is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Tiote seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Shadow has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #SUB#
Shadow swings around for an armbar but Tiote sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Shadow's guard.#T2#
Tiote seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Tiote tries to free his leg and advance position but Shadow is retaining full guard.
Tiote with a nice head shot there.
Tiote stopping the sweep attempt from Shadow.
Tiote looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Shadow has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tiote can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shadow trying to control the position.
#T3#
Tiote's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tiote passes Shadow's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tiote is trying to control. Shadow wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Shadow gets back to full guard.
Tiote trying to control but Shadow is working from the bottom.
Tiote throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Tiote got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shadow has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tiote has managed to get both his arms back between Shadow's legs - danger averted.
Shadow keeping moving, preventing Tiote from controlling successfully.
Shadow trying to control the position.
Tiote engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Shadow thows a left - swing and a miss!
Soul Shadow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tiote changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shadow tries to avoid it but Tiote manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shadow to the ground. Shadow escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tiote tries to clinch but Shadow moves away
and Tiote takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Feihck Tiote will probably get the nod.
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#
Tiote shoots for a takedown but Shadow saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Shadow closes the distance and pushes Tiote back into the cage.
Shadow misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Shadow fails to land.
Shadow gets underhooks to prevent Tiote's takedown attempt.
Shadow struggles to land a body shot inside as Tiote controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shadow.
Tiote has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shadow is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Soul Shadow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Feihck Tiote.#TD2#
Tiote tightens his grip and picks Shadow up, before dumping him to the ground. Shadow manages to land in guard. #SUB#
Shadow looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tiote wants to pass the guard but Shadow is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiote trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Shadow manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Tiote keeping full guard, as Shadow tries to pass. #T1#
Shadow content to stall in guard here.
Tiote is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shadow trying to control the position from guard on top but Tiote is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tiote is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shadow trying to control but Tiote is working from the bottom.
Shadow pushes down on Tiote's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tiote wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Shadow is just content to waste time from the top position. Tiote takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Shadow trying to move into half guard but instead Tiote has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Feihck Tiote has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tiote trying to control but Shadow is working from the bottom.
Tiote stands up over Shadow, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Shadow looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tiote trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Shadow isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Tiote stacks Shadow on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Tiote!
Tiote moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T4#
Tiote throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Tiote working the ground and pound.
Tiote tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The strikes coming from Tiote are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Tiote working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tiote controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Feihck Tiote showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tiote.
Tiote shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shadow but Shadow pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tiote doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shadow counters with a straight right hand.
Soul Shadow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Feihck Tiote.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiote takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CUT#
It looks like Feihck Tiote has been cut.
Shadow with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD2#
Tiote is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Shadow's half guard.#T1#
Tiote is taking a breather. Shadow says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Tiote is keen to just control but Shadow is a slippery customer.
Shadow tries to roll over but Tiote keeps him under control.
Tiote trying to control from half guard but Shadow is working away.
Tiote is looking to advance position but Shadow won't allow it.
Tiote scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Soul Shadow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tiote is looking to advance position but Shadow won't allow it. #SUB#
Shadow looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Shadow looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tiote working Shadow over with strikes.
Tiote wants to take a breather but Shadow is having none of it.
Tiote is controlling the pace.
Shadow is trying to maintain the position but Tiote is very close to passing his half guard.#T3##SUB#
Shadow is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tiote pulls his head out easily.
Shadow won't allow Tiote to pass to mount.
Shadow gets full guard.
Tiote is looking to work some ground and pound but Shadow has wrist control.
Tiote slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tiote defending well as Shadow loads up on a big left hand.
Shadow throws a sloppy head kick and Tiote moves out of range easily.
Tiote drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shadow defends it well.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tiote gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Shadow lands a jab.
Shadow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tiote.
And Tiote tries to counter it with a takedown but Shadow pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Shadow lands a lovely overhand right.
Soul Shadow is winning the standup battle so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Shadow clinches with his opponent.
Feihck Tiote is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shadow gets underhooks to prevent Tiote's takedown attempt.
Shadow is pressed up against the cage. Tiote has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shadow down to the mat. Shadow avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Soul Shadow showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tiote has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Soul Shadow!
Our winner, Soul Shadow, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
IFC MW 36: Mayer vs Lomachenko
Date: Aug 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Shadow walks into a stiff left hand from Bastard.#CUT#
It looks like Soul Shadow has been cut.
Bastard cracks Shadow with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Shadow moves out of range as Bastard strikes.
Bastard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shadow. That's going to slow Bastard down.
Bastard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#KD#
Bastard lands a left and a right that send Shadow crashing to the mat, dazed. Bastard thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Shadow is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shadow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shadow is still on wobbly legs! Can Bastard finish him?
Bastard just misses with a punch to the body.
Bastard swings widly with a right hand
and Shadow counters with a good low kick that Bastard was not able to check.
Bastard batters Shadow with a massive right followed by a huge left! Shadow is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Bastard lands a final crushing right hand to drop Shadow to the mat with a gruesome thud! Bastard is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lazy Bastard!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Lazy Bastard made sure he mentioned Riner Clothing and Laundry (85%), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
IFC MW 33 Thomas vs Gellar
Date: Jul 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Shadow throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Lopez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lopez throws out a loose jab but Shadow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lopez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shadow.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shadow looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shadow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lopez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shadow scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shadow darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A good leg kick by Shadow.
Lopez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shadow looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shadow scores with a decent looking hook.#CL2#
Shadow has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shadow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lopez scores with a shoulder strike.
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!
Lopez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lopez blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
Lopez prevents a body shot from Shadow.
Shadow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lopez's elbow. #TD#
Lopez gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Lopez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shadow is just riding it out for now. Lopez eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Lopez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shadow has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lopez is keen to just control but Shadow is a slippery customer.#T2#
Shadow is looking to control Lopez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shadow avoid being mounted?
Shadow tries to get to full guard but Lopez has control of the leg. #SUB#
Lopez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shadow sees it coming and defends easily.
Lopez is trying to control the action in half guard but Shadow is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Shadow actively working from the bottom here.
Shadow won't allow Lopez to pass to mount. #T3#
Shadow wants to get back to full guard but Lopez has mounted him!#SUB#
Lopez looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Shadow tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lopez wants to control the pace but Shadow is squirming around nicely.
Lopez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lopez wants to control but Shadow has made it back to half guard. Nice work. #T4#
Lopez tries to pass to full mount but Shadow defends it. #SUB#
Lopez is working for a kimura but Shadow is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shadow tries to roll over but Lopez keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Gosha Lopez will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Lopez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shadow throws out the jab.
Lopez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shadow tries to land a front kick but Lopez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lopez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lopez keeps the fight on the outside.
Lopez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Shadow throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Lopez to counter with a crisp jab.
Shadow misses with an uppercut.
Lopez is looking to counter the offense by Shadow and move into the clinch.
Shadow stuffs the takedown attempt from Lopez. Lopez gets slowly back to his feet.
Shadow now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Shadow lands a glancing blow to the side of Lopez's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Shadow misses.
Shadow 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.
Shadow wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shadow.
Shadow on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shadow throws a jab but it's blocked by Lopez.
Lopez tries to counter by clinching up but Shadow breaks away and moves out of range.#T1#
Lopez takes a jab right on the kisser.
A thudding body kick lands there by Shadow!
A looping hook to the body misses from Lopez. Shadow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shadow looks to score with a jab to the body but Lopez is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Lopez misses the target.
Soul Shadow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lopez blocks the body kick.
Shadow pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Soul Shadow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shadow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shadow throws a head kick but Lopez moves out of range.
Shadow takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD#
Shadow tries to sprawl but Lopez drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Shadow wants to control but Lopez is keeping busy.
Lopez trying to advance position but Shadow counters by regaining guard. #T2#
Shadow looking for a sweep. Not yet Shadow, not yet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lopez is looking to pass into half guard but Shadow pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Shadow is in guard.#REVB#
Lopez keeping full guard, as Shadow tries to pass.
Lopez keeping moving, preventing Shadow from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Lopez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lopez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shadow is one step ahead there. #T3#
Lopez keeping moving, preventing Shadow from controlling successfully.
Shadow slips nicely into half guard.
Shadow controlling the action here.
Shadow is trying to control the action in half guard but Lopez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lopez tries to roll over but Shadow keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Shadow is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lopez sees it coming and defends easily.
Shadow is taking a breather. Lopez says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Shadow seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lopez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lopez misses the shot to the body.
Soul Shadow seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Lopez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lopez lands in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Lopez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shadow has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lopez has managed to get both his arms back between Shadow's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Soul Shadow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Lopez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lopez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL2#
Shadow gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shadow softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD#
Lopez has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Shadow clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB#
Lopez working for a choke but Shadow is defending well. #SUB#
Shadow is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Lopez gets his way!
Shadow looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T1#
Shadow breaks Lopez's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Shadow sitting in guard here, content to control.
Shadow wants to control from the top but Lopez keeps moving.
Lopez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shadow won't allow Lopez to sweep him here. #T2#
Lopez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shadow controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lopez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shadow is one step ahead there.
Lopez keeping moving, preventing Shadow from controlling successfully.
Lopez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T3#
Shadow looking to control.
Our spies down at at Sweat inform us that Shadow has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Lopez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shadow swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Shadow looking for subs off his back but Lopez has passed one foot through into half guard.
Well, if Lopez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shadow is trying to get back to full guard.
Lopez trying to control from half guard but Shadow is working away.
Shadow trying to control from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Shadow throws out a loose jab but Lopez uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Lopez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice takedown defense from Shadow. No joy for Lopez on that attempt. #CL2#
Lopez gets tackled into the cage by Shadow. Shadow maintains the clinch.
Shadow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gosha Lopez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lopez 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gosha Lopez!
A victorious Gosha Lopez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
IFC 55 Mumu vs Thomas
Date: Jun 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Tiote defending well as Shadow loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Tiote instigates a clinch. #TD#
Tiote jumps into guard, dragging Shadow to the mat.
Shadow stands and throws Tiote's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tiote manages to work his way to half guard, despite Shadow's best efforts.
Shadow trying to control the action but Tiote is working from the bottom.
My spies in Sweat inform me that Shadow has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Shadow is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tiote manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T1#
Shadow looking to pass the guard.
Tiote wants to sweep here but Shadow controlling him for the moment.
Tiote seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Shadow's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Shadow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tiote swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shadow looking to sit in guard and control but Tiote gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tiote controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Shadow escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tiote gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shadow is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Shadow controlling the pace.
Shadow stalling away here and it's allowed Tiote to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T3#
Shadow trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shadow got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tiote has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shadow has managed to get both his arms back between Tiote's legs - danger averted.
Shadow passes Tiote's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tiote is controlling Shadow's trapped leg to prevent Shadow from advancing to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tiote tries to get to full guard but Shadow has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Shadow is looking for a kimura but Tiote is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shadow to get the leverage. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tiote is controlling Shadow's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Shadow wants to take a breather but Tiote is having none of it.
Shadow wants to pass to mount but Tiote is defending the position.
Tiote is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tiote makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tiote.
Shadow stands and throws Tiote's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Soul Shadow will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Tiote throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shadow counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tiote shoots in and drives through. Shadow sprawls well.
Shadow is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tiote with a body shot.
Shadow misses with a head kick.
Tiote moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
An inside leg kick from Shadow misses.
Shadow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tiote wants to clinch
and Shadow connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tiote fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shadow lands with a good body shot.
Shadow stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Feihck Tiote. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shadow throws a front kick that sends Tiote stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Tiote moves to clinch but Shadow breaks away
and Shadow counters with a thumping low kick.
Shadow throws a sloppy head kick and Tiote moves out of range easily.
Shadow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tiote takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Soul Shadow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shadow just misses with a punch to the body.
Shadow connects with a right hand. Tiote shakes it off.
Shadow fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tiote is out of range.
Tiote tries for a takedown but Shadow circles away easily
and Shadow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Tiote drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tiote throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tiote wants to control from the top but Shadow keeps moving. #T2#
Tiote scoring with punches to the head and body.
Shadow tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tiote wants to control from the top but Shadow keeps moving. #SUB2#
Shadow has his foot on Tiote's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tiote works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Shadow had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tiote defends it easily.#SUB2#
Shadow throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3#
Shadow is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Shadow keeping moving, preventing Tiote from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Shadow looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Tiote has picked Shadow up and slammed him! Shadow can't keep hold of the triangle and Tiote manages to pass to side control!
Tiote tries to advance position but instead Shadow slips a leg back in to half guard.
Tiote wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shadow keeps working. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shadow gets full guard.
Feihck Tiote overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tiote trying to control but Shadow is working from the bottom.
Tiote looking to pass the guard.
Shadow keeping moving, preventing Tiote from controlling successfully.
Tiote slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shadow is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Soul Shadow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Shadow closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tiote.
Shadow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tiote's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tiote.
Shadow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shadow swings wildly with an uppercut but Tiote uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tiote blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shadow.
Come on Shadow - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Shadow throws a head punch that misses.
Shadow misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Tiote tries to pull guard but Shadow forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Shadow struggles to land a body shot inside as Tiote controls his hands.
#TD#
Tiote successfully pulls guard.
Shadow wants to control from the top but Tiote keeps moving.
Shadow preventing the sweep.
Shadow trying to control the position from guard on top but Tiote is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tiote keeping full guard, as Shadow tries to pass.
Shadow trying to control but Tiote is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Shadow might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tiote haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Shadow wants to stand but Tiote is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Shadow as Tiote shoots in.
Shadow throws a leg kick but Tiote sees it coming and moves out of range.
Soul Shadow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tiote steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shadow.
Tiote darts in looking for a takedown but Shadow gets double underhooks and turns Tiote into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Feihck Tiote. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tiote tries to clinch but Shadow moves away
and Shadow counters with a left and a right that stings Tiote. #T3#
Shadow swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Tiote shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Shadow is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shadow slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Soul Shadow is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tiote working some strikes from top position.
Shadow wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Shadow looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Tiote has picked Shadow up and slammed him! Shadow can't keep hold of the triangle and Tiote manages to pass to side control!#T4##SUB#
Tiote is trying to get an arm triangle but Shadow is defending well.
Tiote wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shadow keeps working.
Shadow regains half guard there - taking advantage of Tiote's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Tiote looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Shadow looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Soul Shadow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shadow winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Soul Shadow!
Soul Shadow seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
IFC 50 Tower vs Heavyweight
Date: May 12, 2018 |
#R1#
A clash of legs there as Pugberg blocks the low kick.
Pugberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shadow thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shadow scores with a spinning back kick!
A nice inside leg kick there by Shadow. That's going to slow Pugberg down.
Pugberg lands a nice shot to the body.
Pugberg throws a jab when Shadow was well out of range.
Pugberg takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shadow feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pugbergs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pugberg misses with a looping right.
Pugberg throws the left hand but Shadow avoids the punch easily.
Pugberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shadow looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shadow cracks the inside of Pugberg's front leg. #CL2#
Shadow has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shadow scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shadow lands with a right to the head.
Shadow lands a shoulder strike.
Pugberg's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shadow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Shadow on the inside.
Shadow scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shadow is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.#T1#
Shadow gets through Pugberg's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pugberg tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shadow smiles and moves away.
Pugberg throws a hook but Shadow avoids it easily.
Pugberg takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shadow looks to score with a jab to the body but Pugberg is just out of range.
Pugberg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shadow sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shadow bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shadow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters circling - Pugberg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shadow throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pugberg.
Shadow lands with a good body shot.
Pugberg avoids the body shot from Shadow.
Shadow scores with a jab to the head.
#CL2#
Shadow takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Shadow's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shadow, right into the meat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pugberg moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pugberg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shadow.#T2#
Pugberg throws an off balance right hand
and Shadow counters with a stiff right hand.
Shadow has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pugberg looks to land a right hand but Shadow moved out of range.
Pugberg takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pugberg throws a hook but Shadow blocks it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pugberg swings for the body but Shadow moves out of range.
Shadow defending well as Pugberg loads up on a big left hand.
Shadow scores with a jab.
Pugberg throws an overhand right that lands on Shadow's shoulder, as Shadow tries to avoid the shot.
Shadow throws a leg kick but Pugberg checks it.
Shadow lands with a straight right. Pugberg didn't see that one coming.
Nice shot by Shadow.
Shadow jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shadow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pugberg on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pugberg walks into a straight right hand from Shadow.
Pugberg throws a looping overhand right but Shadow ducks down to avoid it.
Shadow swings for the body but Pugberg moves out of range.
It looked like Pugberg wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shadow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pugberg takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shadow clobbers Pugberg with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T3#
Pugberg misses with a left hand
and Shadow counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shadow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shadow scores with a nice body kick.
Pugberg ducks right into an uppercut from Shadow.
Pugberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shadow now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Pugberg takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shadow looks to score with a jab to the body but Pugberg is just out of range.
Pugberg misses with a leg kick
and Shadow counters with a straight right hand.
Shadow scores with a jab to the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Shadow as he connects with a hook.
Pugberg throws a body punch but Shadow moves out of range.
Pugberg looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shadow fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pugberg throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shadow on the side of the head.
Pugberg swings for the body but Shadow moves out of range.
Pugberg avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shadow connects with a right hand. Pugberg shakes it off.
Shadow misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pugberg. Shadow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pugberg drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T4#
Shadow throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pugberg is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Shadow's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Pugberg digs a good hook to Shadow's body.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pugberg is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pugberg is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shadow to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xing Pugberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shadow lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Shadow scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Shadow scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shadow cracks Pugberg with a nice body shot.
Pugberg is trying to pull guard but Shadow has him pressed against the cage.
Shadow works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hook to the body lands for Shadow.
Stalling in the clinch from Shadow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shadow gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pugberg.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shadow.
Pugberg is breathing heavily.
The referee is keeping an eye on Shadow - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Soul Shadow dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A big left from Pugberg misses.
Shadow lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pugberg misses with a right hand
and Shadow counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shadow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pugberg throws out the jab.
A lazy left from Shadow finds it's target.
Pugberg loads up on a big right hand but Shadow slips the punch.
Shadow lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pugberg tries to move into range but Shadow moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Soul Shadow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shadow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pugberg takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Shadow with a hook.
Pugberg misses the shot to the body.
Shadow scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
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!
Shadow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pugberg throws out the jab.
Pugberg backing away here, and Shadow unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nice body punch from Pugberg.
Pugberg looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Shadow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shadow throws a sloppy head kick
and Pugberg counters with a right hand to the body.
Pugberg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shadow, right into the meat.
#T1#
Shadow looks to score with a jab to the body but Pugberg is just out of range.
Shadow paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shadow connects with a right hand. Pugberg shakes it off.
Pugberg throws a hook but Shadow avoids it easily.
Shadow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pugberg.
Shadow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shadow throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pugberg stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A swing and a miss from Pugberg.
Shadow tries a head kick but it misses.
Shadow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pugberg throws out the jab.
Pugberg throws a big shot that misses.
Shadow lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shadow lands a lovely overhand right.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A lazy left from Shadow finds it's target.
Pugberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shadow moves away.
Shadow swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pugberg chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shadow can pounce on him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pugberg misses with a looping right.
Shadow smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2#
Shadow scores with a nice head shot.
Shadow turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shadow throws a head kick but Pugberg moves out of range.
Shadow is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Pugberg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Shadow misses.
A little feinted left hand from Pugberg on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pugberg takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jab, jab by Shadow - just one landing.
Nice defenses there by Shadow.
Shadow attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shadow lands a front kick.
Pugberg misses with a body shot.
Pugberg gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Shadow lands a front kick.
Shadow looks to land a right hand but Pugberg moved out of range.
Shadow throws the left hand but Pugberg avoids the punch easily.
Shadow swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pugberg.
Shadow ducks under a wild hook from Pugberg.#T3#
Pugberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shadow moves away.
Shadow raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Pugberg tries a low kick but Shadow avoids it.
Pugberg misses with a left hand
and Shadow counters with a straight right hand.
Pugberg throws an off balance right hand
and Shadow connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pugberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shadow lands with a kick to the temple. Pugberg shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL2#
Shadow drives through and clinches with Pugberg against the cage.
Pugberg can't get the takedown.
Shadow lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Shadow.
Shadow digs a right hand into Pugberg's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pugberg's gas tank.
Pugberg takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shadow scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC2#
Pugberg is rocked!
A nice left hand lands by Shadow.
Oh Pugberg is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shadow cracks Pugberg with a nice body shot.#KD2#
Shadow drops Pugberg with a big knee straight up the middle! Pugberg is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Pugberg misses with a wild body shot.
Shadow with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shadow ducks under a wild hook from Pugberg.#T4#
Pugberg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab lands there for Shadow.
Pugberg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pugberg drops his hands momentarily and Shadow takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pugberg takes one to the chin there.
Shadow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shadow fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pugberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shadow moves away.
Shadow moves out of range of the strikes.
A left lands for Shadow.
Shadow just misses with a punch to the body.
Shadow goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Shadow uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pugberg.
Shadow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Pugberg on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shadow misses with a looping left.
Shadow bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pugberg's head backwards.
Shadow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pugberg.
Pugberg looks to throw the jab but Shadow is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Soul Shadow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
A big right from Pugberg misses.
Pugberg seems to have got his legs back now.
Shadow moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Pugberg defending well as Shadow loads up on a big left hand.
Pugberg misses with a body shot.
Shadow scores with a punch to the head.
Shadow throws a leg kick but Pugberg sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shadow swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pugberg.
Pugberg is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pugberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shadow takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shadow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pugberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pugberg moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Shadow feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pugberg's calf.
Jab by Shadow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shadow lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Shadow misses with a leg kick.
Pugberg was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shadow throws a front kick that sends Pugberg stumbling back into the cage.
Shadow looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A slow jab from Pugberg misses its intended target. #T1#
A cross from Shadow lands.
Pugberg on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Shadow.
Shadow throws a leg kick that misses.
Shadow delivers a nice body kick.
Pugberg throws a hook but Shadow avoids it easily.
Pugberg checks a low kick from Shadow.
Pugberg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Pugberg misses its intended target.
Shadow looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shadow with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A clash of legs there as Pugberg blocks the low kick.
Pugberg was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pugberg walks into a stiff left hand from Shadow.
Pugberg swats away the attempt to clinch by Shadow.
Pugberg ducks right into an uppercut from Shadow.
Pugberg avoids the head kick by Shadow.
#T2#
Shadow with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pugberg takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Pugberg on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pugberg takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pugberg avoids the body shot from Shadow.
Pugberg misses with a body shot.
Shadow fails with an attempt to clinch.
As Shadow looks to move away, Pugberg throws a big counter combo but Shadow just gets out of the way.
Pugberg darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shadow connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The fighters circling - Pugberg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shadow scores with a nice head shot.
Pugberg misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Shadow clinches up with Pugberg and pushes him back against the cage.
Shadow pushes Pugberg back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pugberg fails to pull guard.
Shadow scores with a shoulder strike.
Shadow lands an uppercut.
Pugberg is trying to pull guard but Shadow turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T3#
Pugberg is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shadow to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xing Pugberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shadow lands a body shot.
Pugberg is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shadow to keep the fight standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shadow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shadow lands a right hand.
Pugberg takes a shot to the head.
Shadow scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pugberg jumps guard but Shadow stands there with Pugberg around his waist. Pugberg gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Shadow lands with a left to the head.
Soul Shadow is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A left hand lands to the body for Shadow.
Shadow working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pugberg tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shadow just stands there and leans against the cage.
Shadow lands with a left to the head.
Shadow creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Pugberg with a big uppercut! Pugberg tries to clinch up but Shadow pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Pugberg to the mat! Pugberg covers up and Shadow unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Soul Shadow!
Soul Shadow decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
IFC 46 Divac VS Murhaa
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Mumu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shadow throws out the jab.
Shadow just misses with a punch to the body.
Mumu throws a jab when Shadow was well out of range.
Some wild striking there from Mumu.
That kick from Mumu tenderised Shadow's leg. Shadow is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shadow takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mumu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shadow's head.#CUT#
It looks like Soul Shadow has been cut.
Mumu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shadow misses with a low kick as Mumu jumps back.
Mumu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shadow is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mumu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mumu misses with a body kick.
A jab lands there for Shadow.
Mumu throws a lazy right hand but Shadow sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mumu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
Shadow ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mumu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mumu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Soul Shadow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mumu lands a lovely overhand right.
Shadow takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shadow scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT2#
It looks like Abdel Mumu has been cut.
Shadow lands a glancing blow to the side of Mumu's head.
Shadow works Mumu's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shadow slips a straight right by Mumu.
Mumu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shadow! But no joy.
Mumu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shadow has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shadow tries to close the distance and clinch but Mumu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shadow moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Shadow was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shadow turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mumu misses with a straight left.
Shadow wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
Mumu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shadow sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mumu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shadow throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Mumu misses the target.
Nice body punch from Shadow.
Shadow lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mumu takes a step back to recover.
Shadow misses with a hook. Mumu ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Mumu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've been told by Mumu's head coaches at AK Beasties that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A slow jab from Shadow misses its intended target.
Shadow misses the body punch
and Mumu counters with a nice kick to the body.
Shadow takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mumu throws a leg kick
and Shadow counters with a stiff right hand.
Mumu throws a head kick that misses
and Shadow counters with a nice uppercut.
Shadow cracks Mumu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mumu misses with an uppercut.
Shadow throws out a counter right but Mumu avoids it with no problem.
Shadow attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shadow tries a head kick but it misses.
Mumu looks to throw the jab but Shadow is out of range. #T3#
Mumu throws a lazy uppercut
and Shadow counters with a nice body shot.
Shadow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mumu was well out of range. Poor timing from Shadow.
Shadow misses with a wild body shot.
Mumu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shadow scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mumu doesn't seem bothered though.
Mumu throws a shot from downtown. Shadow moves away and avoids it.
Shadow takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mumu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shadow throws out a loose jab but Mumu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mumu misses with a left hand
and Shadow counters with a head kick. That will keep Mumu thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A looping hook to the body misses from Mumu. Shadow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shadow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shadow throws a head kick that misses
letting Mumu counter with a right hand.
Shadow misses the shot to the body.
Mumu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Shadow to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mumu connects with a crisp jab. #T4#
Mumu slips a jab from Shadow.
Mumu connects with a leg kick. Shadow looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mumu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shadow misses the jab.
Mumu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mumu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shadow throws a body punch but Mumu moves out of range.
Mumu is looking to chop away at Shadow's legs.
Shadow throws out a counter right but Mumu avoids it with no problem.
Shadow lands a nice looking body shot.
Mumu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shadow counters with a stiff right hand.
Mumu throws a hook but Shadow blocks it.
Shadow throws a wild body kick that Mumu sees coming a mile off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mumu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mumu looks to land a left hand but Shadow moved out of range nicely.
Shadow appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL2#
Shadow rushes Mumu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Shadow throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Soul Shadow will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Shadow misses with a low kick.
Soul Shadow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mumu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Shadow bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mumu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shadow throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mumu.
Mumu misses with a looping left.
Shadow scores with the left hand. Mumu knows he should have avoided that one.
Mumu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shadow.
Mumu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shadow.
Shadow with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shadow walks into a jab.
Shadow scores with a spinning back kick!
Shadow throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shadow takes one to the side of the head.
Mumu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shadow momentarily.
Shadow throws a body kick that misses.
Mumu thinks about countering with a body kick.#T1#
Shadow sizes up Mumu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL2#
Shadow closes the distance and clinches.
Mumu lands a shoulder strike.
Mumu misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Mumu.
Mumu lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC#
Shadow is rocked!
Mumu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shadow is still on wobbly legs! Can Mumu finish him?
Shadow tries to work over Mumu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shadow seems to have recovered his senses.
Shadow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mumu has a couple of punches blocked by Shadow.
Shadow's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mumu slowing the pace effectively.
Mumu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shadow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shadow lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shadow. #T2#
Mumu displaying some good clinch control by pressing Shadow up against the cage.
A short left from Mumu.
Mumu throws a head punch that misses.
Mumu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #CUT#
That has opened up Soul Shadow's cut even more.
Shadow lands a nice shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mumu. #BC2#
Shadow's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mumu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shadow counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mumu thinking.
Mumu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shadow moves away.
A little jabbing left from Shadow on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mumu checks a leg kick nicely.
Mumu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mumu looks to land a right hand but Shadow moved out of range.
Mumu throws out a loose jab but Shadow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shadow lands with a nice body kick.
A good leg kick by Shadow.
Mumu ducks under a wild hook from Shadow.
It looked like Mumu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Mumu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shadow misses with a hook. Mumu ducked under it nicely.
Shadow lands a leg kick that knocks Mumu off balance momentarily.
Mumu takes a swing at Shadow's ribcage but misses.
Shadow cracks the inside of Mumu's front leg.
Nice uppercut there from Shadow.
Mumu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Mumu.
Mumu misses with a hook. Shadow ducked under it nicely.
Mumu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shadow throws out the jab.
Mumu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jab by Shadow.
Mumu blocks a head kick by Shadow.
Shadow throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T4#
Shadow with a hook.
Nice body punch from Shadow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shadow misses with a looping right.
Mumu misses with a hook
and Shadow cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Some bone on bone action there as Shadow checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Shadow's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shadow throws an off balance right hand
enabling Mumu to counter with a crisp jab.
Shadow misses with a hook
and Mumu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mumu misses with a few strikes there.
Mumu misses with a kick to the body
enabling Shadow to counter with a crisp jab.
Shadow looks to land a left hand but Mumu moved out of range nicely.
Mumu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shadow will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shadow throws a leg kick
and Mumu counters with a nice body shot.
Shadow listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Shadow misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Soul Shadow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Shadow scores with a nice right hand.
Abdel Mumu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shadow misses with a right hand
and Mumu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#KD#
Mumu cracks Shadow with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Mumu has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Shadow to stand back up!
Shadow is looking to slow Mumu down with leg kicks.
Shadow throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mumu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shadow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mumu manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mumu avoids the head kick by Shadow.
Shadow lands a right hook to the body.
Mumu throws a shot from downtown. Shadow moves away and avoids it.
Mumu misses with a looping right.
Shadow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mumu moves away.
Mumu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shadow.
Shadow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mumu throws out the jab.
Mumu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shadow. Shadow circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Shadow staying out of range there.
Mumu defending well as Shadow loads up on a big left hand.
Mumu looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Shadow tries to clinch there but Mumu circles away.
A low kick from Shadow misses
and Mumu counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
The cut above Soul Shadow's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Shadow circles away from the clinch attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mumu slips a jab from Shadow.
Shadow moves to clinch but Mumu breaks away
and Mumu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shadow tries a head kick but it misses.
Shadow throws a lazy head kick
and Mumu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shadow misses the body punch
and Mumu counters with a huge left! Shadow is in big trouble! He's backing up but Mumu isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Shadow from any more damage. A dominating finish by Mumu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abdel Mumu!
Abdel Mumu thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
IFC 42
Date: Mar 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Sampson misses with a series of wild punches.
Sampson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shadow moves away.
Shadow is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sampson.
Shadow fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sampson.
Sampson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shadow.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sampson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Sampson throws a body shot but no joy.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sampson, as that shot connected.
Shadow's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sampson under the eye.
Good exchange - Shadow coming out on top.#CL#
Shadow moves into the clinch successfully.
Shadow lands a nice uppercut.
Shadow lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shadow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shadow works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from Shadow fails to land.
Sampson tries to pull guard but Shadow won't allow it.
#T1#
Shadow lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sampson backwards.
Shadow taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Shadow misses with a punch to the body.
Shadow has a couple of punches blocked by Sampson.
Sampson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shadow to keep the fight standing.
Sampson blocks a body shot from Shadow.
Shadow softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shadow swings wildly with an uppercut but Sampson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shadow stalling.
Shadow lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Shadow lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shadow.
Shadow lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shadow.
A shot in the inside from Shadow.
Shadow misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shadow misses with a punch on the inside.
Sampson blocking some punches.
Shadow lands a left hand.
Sampson is trying to pull guard but Shadow turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Soul Shadow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Sampson.
Shadow throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Shadow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Shadow lands a nice uppercut.
Shadow scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sampson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shadow just stands there and leans against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Shadow.
Sampson tries to pull guard but Shadow won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sampson.
Shadow misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shadow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Shadow manages to break the clinch.
#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Sampson. Shadow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good shot there by Shadow.
Shadow misses with a head kick.
Shadow is looking to slow Sampson down with leg kicks.
Sampson misses with a body shot.
Shadow scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sampson looks to land a combination. Shadow sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2#
It looks like Soul Shadow has been cut.#CL#
Shadow closes the distance and clinches.
Sampson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shadow lands with a short shot to the head.
Sampson is trying to pull guard but Shadow turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Shadow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Shadow breaks the clinch.
Sampson looks to land a combination but Shadow avoids it well.
Shadow slips a jab from Sampson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Soul Shadow dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Soul Shadow's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Shadow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sampson manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Sampson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shadow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sampson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sampson scores with a body shot.
Sampson misses with a hook. Shadow ducked under it nicely.
Shadow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sampson can do to turn this around?
Sampson misses the shot to the body. #KD2#
Oooh a lovely combination from Sampson sends Shadow down but not out. Sampson dives into side control looking to finish. #ROC2#
Shadow is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Sampson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Oh Shadow is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shadow is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Sweat, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Sampson trying to control the position but Shadow is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shadow manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sampson's best efforts.
Shadow seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB2#
Sampson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shadow doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sampson.
Sampson is looking to take a break and control but Shadow is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Shadow is trying to get back to full guard.
Shadow is working hard here to advance position.
Sampson slows the pace down in half guard.
Shadow wants to control but Sampson is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Shadow is refusing to be controlled, as Sampson sits in half guard. #SUB#
Shadow looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sampson wants to pass the guard but Shadow is defending well.
Shadow is trying to control but can't.
Sampson is pressing down on Shadow's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shadow is holding on for now.
Sampson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Sampson takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Shadow just trying to survive but Sampson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T3#
Shadow wants to escape the position.
Sampson trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB2#
Shadow preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Sampson.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB2#
Sampson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Shadow manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sampson's guard. Nice work there by Shadow.
#T4#
Shadow trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sampson wants to sweep here but Shadow controlling him for the moment.
Shadow has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Shadow is stalling in the full guard.
Shadow looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sampson is pulling down on Shadow's head to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Sampson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Soul Shadow's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Sampson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sampson throws a body shot but no joy.
Sampson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shadow counters with a nice body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Sampson misses the target.
Shadow slips under a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shadow. That's going to slow Sampson down.
Shadow cracks Sampson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL#
Shadow clinches with his opponent.
Shadow lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shadow lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shadow tries to throw a body punch but Sampson avoids it by throwing Shadow back against the cage.
Sampson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shadow to keep the fight standing.
Shadow lands a shoulder strike.
Shadow is pushing Sampson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T1#
Shadow lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shadow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shadow lands a body punch.
Sampson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shadow lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Shadow.
Shadow lands a right hand.
A bit of stalling here from Shadow.
#T2#
Sampson is trying to pull guard but Shadow has him pressed against the cage.
Shadow misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shadow works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shadow is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Shadow works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sampson is trying to pull guard but Shadow turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Soul Shadow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Sampson.
Shadow lands a right hand.
Shadow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Shadow.
Shadow cracks Sampson with a nice body shot.
Sampson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shadow scores with a shoulder strike. #T3##TD2#
Sampson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Shadow drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sampson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Shadow has Sampson in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Shadow working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sampson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sampson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Shadow is looking for a triangle but Sampson pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Shadow looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sampson won't allow Shadow to sweep him here. #T4#
Sampson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Shadow is not content to let Sampson control the position. #SUB2#
Sampson tries for a kimura but Shadow is defending well.
Shadow tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sampson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sampson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shadow keeps working.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Shadow tries to bench press Sampson off him but Sampson keeps the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Soul Shadow showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Shadow 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Soul Shadow!
Our winner, Soul Shadow, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
IFC XXXIX
Date: Feb 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Moru uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shadow.
A head kick from Shadow lands but Moru takes it in his stride.
Shadow throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shadow's jab looks to have found its range, popping Moru under the eye.
Moru swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shadow counters with a leg kick.
Shadow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A big left from Shadow misses.
Moru throws a wild body kick that Shadow sees coming a mile off.
Shadow looks to land a left hand but Moru moved out of range nicely.
Shadow throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Moru lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shadow doesn't seem phased though.
Moru tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shadow manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A counter left hand to the body from Shadow misses its target.
Shadow looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A swing and a miss from Shadow.
Moru misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shadow connects with a nice looking jab.
#T1#
Shadow circles away from the clinch attempt
and Shadow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shadow misses with a hook.
Moru pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
Shadow moves into the clinch.
Shadow tries to work over Moru's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Moru stalling.
Moru misses with a punch to the body.
Shadow has Moru pushed against the cage.
Shadow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Moru misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shadow jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Moru walks away with a smile on his face. Shadow gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T2#
Moru tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shadow manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shadow with a nice cross.
Moru 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.
Moru misses the shot to the body.
Moru tries to land a front kick but Shadow steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shadow misses with a hook. Moru ducked under it nicely.
Moru wants to counter the offense by Shadow and move into the clinch position.
Moru takes one on the button.
Shadow tries a head kick but it misses.
Moru sizes up Shadow with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moru motions for Shadow to come forward. Moru throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Moru pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Moru lands a right hook to the body.
Moru throws a sloppy head kick
and Shadow counters with a nice uppercut.
Shadow lands with a hook. Moru tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Shadow slips a jab from Moru.
Soul Shadow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Shadow missing with a left hand there. Moru was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Moru just misses with a punch to the body.
Shadow tries to counter by clinching up but Moru breaks away and moves out of range.
Shadow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moru moves away.
Moru is looking to land body kicks.
Good work by Moru as he checks the leg kick.
Moru throws a low kick but Shadow moves out of range easily.
Moru moves in looking to clinch but Shadow pushes him off.
Shadow on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL#
Shadow takes the fight into the clinch.
Moru prevents a body shot from Shadow.
Shadow tries a body shot but Moru blocks it.
Shadow stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shadow blocks an elbow strike.#T4#
Shadow tries to work over Moru's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Moru tries a body shot but Shadow blocks it.
Moru is looking to control Shadow's arms but Shadow gets an underhook and turns him. Now Moru has his back to the cage.
Shadow fails to pull guard.
Shadow working aggressively here.
Shadow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shadow prevents a body shot from Moru.
Moru misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Moru lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shadow or not.
Shadow is struggling to control the position.
Moru missing with knees to the body.
#TD#
Shadow gets control of Moru's arms and successfully pulls guard. Shadow will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Shadow is looking to cinch up a triangle. Moru throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Shadow's body to avoid the submission. Shadow has instead reached around Moru's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Shadow arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Soul Shadow!
Our winner, Soul Shadow, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
IFC XXXV
Date: Jan 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Lentz swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Shadow keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lentz.
It appears Shadow was looking to counter with a kick there.
Lentz misses with a looping right.
Shadow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lentz! But no joy.
Shadow wants to clinch up but Lentz keeps it at a distance.
Lentz looks to land a left hand but Shadow moved out of range nicely.
Shadow looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Leon Lentz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shadow throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lentz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Lentz misses the target.
Shadow avoids the body shot from Lentz.
Lentz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shadow.
Lentz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lentz misses with an uppercut. Shadow saw that one coming.
Lentz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shadow was well out of range. Poor timing from Lentz.
Shadow takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shadow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lentz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1#
Shadow throws a jab but it's blocked by Lentz.
Shadow paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shadow looks to land a left hand but Lentz moved out of range nicely.
Lentz misses with a hook. Shadow ducked under it nicely.
Lentz connects with a leg kick. Shadow looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Shadow keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lentz.
Shadow was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lentz lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Shadow has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shadow and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lentz looks to land a right hand but Shadow moved out of range.
Lentz throws a big shot that misses.
Lentz misses with a hook
and Shadow counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shadow lands a right hook to the body.
Lentz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shadow's sensitive parts.
Shadow drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A big left from Lentz misses.
Lentz throws a sloppy head kick and Shadow moves out of range easily. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shadow takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lentz lands with an overhand left.
Lentz misses the shot to the body.
Lentz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lentz throws a poor cross that misses
and Shadow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shadow throws a sloppy head kick and Lentz moves out of range easily.
Lentz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shadow is looking to land body kicks.
Shadow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lentz throws a body punch but Shadow moves out of range.
Lentz misses with a hook.
Shadow waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lentz.
Shadow takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lentz darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T3#
Lentz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shadow.
Shadow is looking to counter punch.
Lentz throws an off balance right hand
and Shadow counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lentz misses the shot to the body.
Lentz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shadow counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab by Lentz.
Shadow is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lentz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shadow throws a sloppy head kick and Lentz moves out of range easily.
Lentz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shadow. That did some damage!
Shadow with a jab.
Lentz missing with a left hand there. Shadow was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shadow bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shadow is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
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!
Lentz scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Lentz lands a nice looking body shot.
Lentz clobbers Shadow with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Shadow scores with a jab to the body.
Shadow lands with a straight right. Lentz didn't see that one coming.#ROC#
Lentz is rocked!#CL#
Shadow closes the distance and pushes Lentz back into the cage.
Lentz is still on wobbly legs! Can Shadow finish him?
Shadow creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Lentz with a big uppercut! Lentz tries to clinch up but Shadow pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Lentz to the mat! Lentz covers up and Shadow unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Soul Shadow!
After winning the bout, Soul Shadow thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
IFC XXXI
Date: Dec 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Ryan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shadow throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ryan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A jab from Ryan misses.
Shadow tries to close the distance and clinch but Ryan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ryan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ryan throws a head kick but Shadow moves out of range.
Ryan defending well as Shadow loads up on a big left hand.
Shadow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ryan throws out the jab.
Shadow just misses with a punch to the body.
Shadow moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRyan.
Jab from Ryan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shadow stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ryan throws an overhand right that lands on Shadow's shoulder, as Shadow tries to avoid the shot.
Ryan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A little feinted left hand from Shadow on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ryan checks a low kick from Shadow.#T1#
Ryan slips a jab from Shadow.
Ryan throws a leg kick
and Shadow makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ryan throws a lazy uppercut
and Shadow counters with a left to the body.
Ryan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shadow looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ryan. Shadow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shadow was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Shadow throws a jab but it's blocked by Ryan.
Ryan throws a looping overhand right but Shadow ducks down to avoid it.
Shadow lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Shadow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ryan moves away.
Ryan with the counter takedown but Shadow avoids it easily.
Shadow swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ryan counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2#
Ryan shoots in and gets a takedown into Shadow's guard.
Ryan is standing up over Shadow. Shadow looks to escape but Ryan dives into side control.
#REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Ryan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
Shadow regains half guard there - taking advantage of Ryan's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Shadow moves into full guard.
Shadow looking to control.
Ryan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Shadow's guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shadow manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
Ryan pushing down on Shadow's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ryan is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryan looking to control but Shadow is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Shadow prevents Ryan from taking his back.
Shadow tries to lock up and control but Ryan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Ryan is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Shadow has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Shadow!
Shadow trying to control but Ryan is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB2#
Ryan working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Shadow has passed into half guard!
Ryan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shadow is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ryan!
Ryan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Shadow is looking to work his way around to Ryan's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Ryan is desperately trying to improve his position but Shadow has a good base and remains in mount.
Shadow can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ryan is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kyle Ryan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Shadow's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Shadow takes the fight into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Shadow tries to throw a body punch but Ryan avoids it by throwing Shadow back against the cage.
Ryan tries a body shot but Shadow blocks it.
Ryan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shadow is defending well.
Ryan misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shadow prevents a body shot from Ryan.
Ryan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shadow pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kyle Ryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shadow.
#T1#
Shadow stuffs the takedown attempt from Ryan. Ryan gets slowly back to his feet.
Soul Shadow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Ryan.
Shadow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ryan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ryan throws a right hand that misses
and Shadow counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ryan lands an overhand right.
Shadow slips a jab from Ryan.
Shadow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ryan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Shadow was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ryan.
Shadow misses the shot to the body.
Ryan lands a head kick!
#CUT2#
It looks like Soul Shadow has been cut.#T2#
Ryan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ryan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shadow just misses with a punch to the body.
Shadow misses with a wild body shot.
Shadow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Shadow.
Shadow displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ryan.
Shadow looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A combination from Ryan does no damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ryan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A head kick misses from Shadow.
Shadow has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Ryan swings for the body but Shadow moves out of range.
Shadow moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3#
Ryan misses with a low kick.
Shadow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ryan just misses with a punch to the body.
Ryan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shadow.
A big right from Ryan misses.
Shadow is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Shadow looks to land a left hand but Ryan moved out of range nicely.
Ryan throws a big counter head kick but Shadow avoids it with no problem.
Ryan loads up on a big right hand but Shadow slips the punch.
Shadow misses with an uppercut
letting Ryan counter with a right hand.
Ryan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shadow shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ryan! But no joy.
Ryan scores with a nice body kick.
The fighters circling - Shadow throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Shadow takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shadow looks to score with a jab to the body but Ryan is just out of range.
Ryan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shadow misses with a wild body shot.
Ryan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Shadow walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shadow is looking to wear down Ryan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Shadow misses with a body punch
and Ryan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shadow takes one on the button.
Soul Shadow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Shadow.
Shadow throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shadow checks a low kick from Ryan.
A quick step to the side and Shadow tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ryan misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kyle Ryan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Soul Shadow's cut.
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#
Shadow closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kyle Ryan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shadow loads up on a big right hand but Ryan slips the punch.
Ryan is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shadow. Ryan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ryan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shadow.
Shadow lands a head kick. Ryan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ryan misses with a head kick.
Shadow swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ryan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shadow manages to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Shadow as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan walks into a jab.
Shadow throws a front kick that sends Ryan stumbling back into the cage.
Shadow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ryan throws a hook but Shadow avoids it easily.
Shadow is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Ryan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ryan slips a straight right by Shadow.
Shadow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ryan.
Shadow tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ryan manages to circle out of the way.
Shadow jabs Ryan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ryan throws a front kick aimed at Shadow's knee but Shadow avoids it well.
Shadow fakes the leg kick and cracks Ryan in the body.
Shadow takes a swing at Ryan's ribcage but misses.
Ryan throws out a powerful jab.
Ryan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shadow's hands.
Shadow scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shadow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ryan.
Soul Shadow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
An inside leg kick lands from Shadow.
Ryan avoids the body shot from Shadow.
Shadow swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ryan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shadow lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice shot by Shadow.
Shadow gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ryan.
Ryan takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL#
Shadow moves into the clinch.
Shadow lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Ryan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ryan checks a low kick from Shadow.
Ryan avoids the body shot from Shadow.
Ryan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T3#
Ryan misses the shot to the body.
Ryan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shadow sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shadow appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ryan throws an overhand right that lands on Shadow's shoulder, as Shadow tries to avoid the shot.
Shadow takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shadow swings for the body but Ryan moves out of range.
Shadow checks a leg kick.
A low kick from Ryan misses
and Shadow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Kyle Ryan has been cut.
Shadow misses with a body shot.
Ryan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Shadow closes the distance and clinches.
Shadow lands a left hand.
Kyle Ryan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Shadow throws a punch but it's blocked by Ryan.
Nice body punch from Shadow - that landed with a thud.
Shadow lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shadow is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ryan is defending well for now.
Shadow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shadow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ryan backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Ryan decides to pull guard.
Ryan is looking to sweep but instead, Shadow has passed into half guard.
Ryan trying to control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Soul Shadow showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ryan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Soul Shadow!
Soul Shadow decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
IFC XXVII
Date: Dec 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Shadow takes a swing at Lopez's ribcage but misses.
Lopez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lopez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shadow lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lopez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lopez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A countering left hand to the body from Lopez misses.
Lopez staying out of range there.
Lopez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Shadow wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shadow looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Some wild striking there from Lopez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T1#
Shadow showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lopez.
#TD2#
Lopez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Shadow looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shadow tries to buck Lopez off but Lopez is having none of it.#SUB2#
Lopez is trying to get an arm triangle but Shadow is defending well.
Shadow regains half guard there - taking advantage of Lopez's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Lopez wants to take a breather but Shadow is having none of it. #T2#
Shadow wants to control but Lopez is keeping busy.
Shadow is not content to let Lopez control the position.
Shadow has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lopez is working away from the top position though.
Shadow is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shadow won't allow Lopez to pass to mount.
Lopez not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Lopez wants to work for an arm triangle but Shadow is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3#
Shadow wants to get back to full guard.
My spies in Holding Cell inform me that Lopez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Shadow is not content to let Lopez control the position.
Shadow is positioning himself well to prevent Lopez advancing to mount. #SUB2#
Lopez is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Shadow still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Shadow has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Shadow controls the position.#T4#
Shadow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lopez keeps working.
Lopez is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lopez tries to get to full guard but Shadow has control of the leg.
Lopez keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Shadow content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Soul Shadow will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Shadow misses with a leg kick.
Shadow connects with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Lopez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Shadow is doing well to control the position and prevent Lopez from advancing to side control.
Shadow is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Lopez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Lopez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Shadow moves into full guard.
#T1##SUB2#
Lopez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Shadow is looking to sweep but instead, Lopez has passed into half guard.
Lopez works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Lopez is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Lopez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gosha Lopez!
Gosha Lopez thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
IFC XXIII
Date: Nov 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Shadow looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zaad misses with a body punch
and Shadow counters with a big head kick but Zaad shrugs it off.
Zaad lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zaad looks to land a combination but Shadow avoids it well.
Shadow swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Shadow misses with a body shot.
Zaad with a nice cross.
Zaad just misses with a punch to the body.
Zaad's coach down at Crapollas Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Zaad's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Zaad avoids the body shot from Shadow.
Zaad lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shadow at a distance.
Chara Zaad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shadow scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zaad doesn't seem bothered though.
Shadow jabs at Zaad's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaad throws a hook to the side of Shadow's head but Shadow sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zaad takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A punch combination from Zaad misses.
Shadow was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shadow throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shadow throws a series of punches but Zaad moves out of range. #T1#
Zaad stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL#
Shadow closes the distance and clinches.
Shadow pushes Zaad back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zaad wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD#
Shadow successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shadow controls Zaad momentarily but Zaad frees himself.
Shadow bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zaad's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Zaad is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zaad looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shadow advances position into side control!#SUB#
Shadow has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Zaad is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Shadow yanks on the arm and Zaad is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Shadow.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Soul Shadow!
Soul Shadow decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
IFC XIX
Date: Oct 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Chugman throws a leg kick
and Shadow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#KD2#
Shadow drops Chugman with a beautiful combination! Chugman stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Shadow is looking for the KO!
Chugman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shadow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#
Chugman is rocked!
Chugman misses the body punch
letting Shadow counter with a right hand.
Oh Chugman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Chugman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #TD#
Chugman is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Shadow's half guard.
Chugman seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB#
Shadow is defending against the submission attempts here by Chugman.
Chugman wants to control but Shadow is keeping him busy.
Shadow wants to control but Chugman is keeping busy.
#T1##SUB#
Chugman is trying to work for a kimura but Shadow is defending well.
Chugman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shadow does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Chugman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Chugman stops Shadow from getting back to his feet.
#SUB#
Chugman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shadow doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chugman.
Chugman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Chugman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chugman is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Shadow is looking to improve his position but Chugman isn't that keen on the idea.
Shadow taking shots to the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chugman wants to control the pace but Shadow is squirming around nicely.
Shadow is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3#
Shadow looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Chugman seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Chugman looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Chugman has managed to slip his arm under Shadow's chin. This could be all over... yep, Shadow is tapping out! Submission win for Chugman.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Klaus Chugman!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Klaus Chugman waved his t-shirt featuring IniTech Nutrition 's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
IFC XV
Date: Sep 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Niyotrong misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Shadow to counter with a crisp jab.
Niyotrong moves in looking to clinch but Shadow pushes him off.
Shadow throws a body punch but Niyotrong moves out of range.
Shadow throws a hook but Niyotrong blocks it.
Shadow fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Niyotrong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shadow was well out of range. Poor timing from Niyotrong.
Shadow lands a jab to Niyotrong's midsection.
Shadow swats away the attempt to clinch by Niyotrong.
Niyotrong takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Shadow ducks under a wild hook from Niyotrong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Shadow misses the target.
Niyotrong throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shadow counters with a nice body kick.
A slow jab from Shadow misses its intended target.
Shadow looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shadow looks for the body kick but Niyotrong saw that one coming.
Niyotrong closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Niyotrong goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T1#
Shadow blocks a head kick by Niyotrong.
Shadow lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
We've been informed that Niyotrong has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Niyotrong takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shadow connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shadow is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Shadow throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Niyotrong just misses with a punch to the body.
Shadow pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Niyotrong throws a low kick, looking for Shadow's leg but Shadow calmly moves out of range.
Shadow tests Niyotrong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Niyotrong misses with a hook. Shadow ducked under it nicely.
Shadow jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Niyotrong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shadow.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Niyotrong lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Shadow has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shadow and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Niyotrong looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shadow circles away from the clinch attempt
and Niyotrong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2##CL#
Niyotrong tries to keep at a distance but Shadow has taken the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shadow scores with a shot to the side of Niyotrong's head.
Stalling in the clinch from Shadow.
Niyotrong blocks a body shot from Shadow.
Niyotrong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shadow managing to block the knees to the body from Niyotrong.
Shadow lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shadow content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Shadow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shadow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Niyotrong's elbow.
Shadow misses with a body punch.
Shadow softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Niyotrong tries to work over Shadow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shadow stalling.
Shadow working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Shadow scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Shadow fails to land.
Shadow has a couple of punches blocked by Niyotrong.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shadow.
Shadow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shadow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shadow controlling the action here for a moment.
Shadow working aggressively here.
Niyotrong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shadow is defending well for now.
Shadow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shadow.
Niyotrong tries to throw a body punch but Shadow avoids it by throwing Niyotrong back against the cage.
Shadow working aggressively here.
Shadow lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Niyotrong fails to land.
Niyotrong has had enough of the clinch but Shadow keeps him there for the moment.#T4#
Shadow lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shadow blocks the elbow strike.
Shadow misses with a punch on the inside.
Shadow's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Shadow lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shadow is struggling to control the position.
Shadow misses with a hook to the ribs.
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!
Shadow taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Shadow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shadow lands with a left to the head.
Shadow throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Niyotrongs head.
Niyotrong misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Niyotrong breaks the clinch.
Niyotrong throws a series of punches but Shadow moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Soul Shadow dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Niyotrong misses with a kick to the body
and Shadow counters with a nice uppercut.
A clash of legs there as Niyotrong blocks the low kick.
Shadow throws a low kick but Niyotrong avoids it.
Shadow takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Shadow blocks a jab.
Sirimongkol Niyotrong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Niyotrong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Soul Shadow is winning the standup battle so far.
Niyotrong takes a swing at Shadow's ribcage but misses.
Shadow is looking to clinch but Niyotrong is avoiding it.
Shadow looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Niyotrong misses with a double jab
and Shadow counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niyotrong misses with a looping left.
Niyotrong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shadow tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Niyotrong manages to circle out of the way.
Shadow catches Niyotrong with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Shadow avoids the body shot from Niyotrong.
Shadow throws a low kick, looking for Niyotrong's leg but Niyotrong calmly moves out of range.
Shadow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Niyotrong can do to turn this around?
Niyotrong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Niyotrong throws a sloppy head kick
and Shadow makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Niyotrong scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Shadow scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Shadow throws a head kick but Niyotrong moves out of range.
Shadow feints a jab promting Niyotrong to slip. Shadow then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Niyotrong slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#ROC#
Niyotrong is rocked!
Niyotrong fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shadow has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shadow throws a jab but it's blocked by Niyotrong.
Niyotrong takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Niyotrong is still on wobbly legs! Can Shadow finish him?
Niyotrong swings widly with a right hand
and Shadow counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes from Niyotrong. Those never looked like landing.
Niyotrong throws a body kick that misses
and Shadow scores with a counter punch that sends Niyotrong to the canvas! Shadow smells blood - he's punishing Niyotrong with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Niyotrong has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Soul Shadow!
Soul Shadow seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
IFC XI
Date: Aug 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Clark throws a leg kick
and Shadow counters with an outside leg kick.
Clark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Clark throws a right hand that misses
letting Shadow counter with a right hand.
Shadow scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Clark throws a lazy head kick
and Shadow counters with a good low kick that Clark was not able to check.
Some wild striking there from Shadow.
Shadow scores with a push kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shadow scores with a hook.
Shadow avoids the head kick by Clark.
Clark looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Clark misses with a double jab
and Shadow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Clark misses with a wild body shot.
Clark gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Shadow fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A nice combination there by Shadow.
#ROC2#
Clark is rocked!
Shadow dodges the punch combination from Clark.
Shadow scores with a crisp jab that stopped Clark in his tracks.
Shadow dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Clark. That did some damage!
Clark misses with a combination
and Shadow counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #T2#
Clark tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clark swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shadow counters with a series of strikes. Clark will be more careful next time no doubt.
Oh Clark is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Clark walks forward, straight into a front kick from Shadow.
Shadow sizes up Clark with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Clark moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Clark throws a hook but Shadow avoids it easily.
Shadow takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Clark throws a sloppy head kick
and Shadow counters with a crisp right that sends Clark to the canvas! Shadow follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Soul Shadow!
Soul Shadow seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 08, 2017 |
#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Shadow.
Olaffson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Shadow throws an off balance right hand
and Olaffson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Shadow tries to score with a low kick but Olaffson moves his leg out of the way.#CL#
Olaffson rushes Shadow and presses him up against the cage.
Olaffson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shadow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Olaffson blocks an uppercut.
Shadow misses with a punch on the inside.
Shadow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shadow fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Olaffson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shadow throws a punch but it's blocked by Olaffson.
Shadow is trying to pull guard but Olaffson has him pressed against the cage.
Olaffson wants to break free but Shadow has control.
Olaffson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shadow misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Shadow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Olaffson's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Shadow fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shadow.
Shadow content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Shadow is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Olaffson is trying to push Shadow away but Shadow has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Olaffson prevents a body shot from Shadow.
Shadow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Olaffson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Shadow closes the distance and pushes Olaffson back into the cage.
Olaffson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shadow jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Olaffson walks away with a smile on his face. Shadow gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Karl Olaffson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Soul Shadow.
Olaffson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Olaffson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
Shadow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Olaffson swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Olaffson moves into range and clinches up with Shadow.
Shadow avoiding damage.
Shadow struggles to land a body shot inside as Olaffson controls his hands.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Olaffson.
Olaffson can't break the clinch.
Olaffson blocks an uppercut.
Olaffson tries to break the clinch but Shadow is controlling the position.
A head punch on the inside from Shadow fails to land.
Shadow throws a head punch that misses.
Shadow tries to throw a body punch but Olaffson avoids it by throwing Shadow back against the cage.
Shadow stalls. #T3#
Shadow can't find room to land a body shot as Olaffson controls the action.
Shadow fails to pull guard.
Shadow keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Olaffson's efforts to push away.
Olaffson lands with a right to the head.
Shadow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shadow has a couple of punches blocked by Olaffson.
Shadow slows down the pace here.
Olaffson blocks an uppercut.
Olaffson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shadow is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T4#
Shadow lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Olaffson.
Shadow tries to work over Olaffson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shadow misses with the head strike.
A bit of stalling here from Shadow.
Shadow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shadow tries to work over Olaffson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shadow tries to work over Olaffson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shadow working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Shadow fails to land.
Olaffson lands a hook that snaps the head of Shadow backwards.
Shadow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shadow tries a body shot but Olaffson blocks it.
Shadow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Karl Olaffson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Olaffson scores with a one two! Shadow had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT#
It looks like Soul Shadow has been cut.
Shadow scores with a spinning back kick!
Shadow connects with a leg kick. Olaffson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Olaffson lands a two punch combo.
#KD#
Oooooh!!! Olaffson has knocked Shadow down with a huge combo! Olaffson steps away and waves a wobbly Shadow back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Shadow is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Olaffson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shadow.
Shadow is still on wobbly legs! Can Olaffson finish him?
Shadow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Olaffson was well out of range. Poor timing from Shadow.
Shadow bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Olaffson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shadow.
Shadow seems to have recovered his senses.
Olaffson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Olaffson scores with a jab to the body.
Olaffson throws a leg kick but Shadow checks it.
Shadow wants to counter with a clinch but Olaffson pushes him away.
Shadow swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shadow tries to close the distance and clinch but Olaffson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Olaffson. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Olaffson rushes Shadow and presses him up against the cage.
Shadow tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Olaffson just stands there and leans against the cage.#T1#
Shadow keeps control of Olaffson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Shadow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shadow misses with some punches.
Shadow throws a punch but it's blocked by Olaffson.
Shadow misses with a hook to the ribs.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Shadow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shadow is trying to stall.
Shadow misses with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Shadow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Olaffson's elbow. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shadow manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shadow.
Shadow digs a right hand into Olaffson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Olaffson's gas tank.
Shadow struggles to land a body shot inside as Olaffson controls his hands.
Shadow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shadow is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Olaffson is keeping busy.
Olaffson working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Shadow fails to land.
Shadow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Olaffson blocks an uppercut.
Shadow lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T3#
Olaffson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shadow lands a right hand.
Shadow is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Olaffson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Soul Shadow seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Olaffson has had enough of the clinch but Shadow keeps him there for the moment.
Olaffson taking a breather.
Shadow is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Olaffson to keep the fight standing.
The referee is keeping an eye on Shadow - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Shadow misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Olaffson. #T4##BC#
Olaffson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shadow throws a push kick but Olaffson slaps the foot to one side.
Shadow throws a push kick but Olaffson slaps the foot to one side.
Shadow lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Olaffson misses with a leg kick.
Olaffson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shadow.
Shadow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Olaffson.
Shadow dodges the punch combination from Olaffson.
Olaffson lands with a nice combination. Shadow backs away looking to recover.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shadow. Olaffson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shadow throws a body punch but Olaffson moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shadow misses with an uppercut.
Olaffson misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Olaffson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Soul Shadow's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Shadow closes the distance and pushes Olaffson back into the cage.
Olaffson tries to break the clinch but Shadow is controlling the position.
Shadow has a couple of punches blocked by Olaffson.
Olaffson tries to break the clinch but Shadow is controlling the position.
Shadow fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Olaffson.
Shadow holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Shadow tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Olaffson just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shadow.
Shadow misses with the head strike.
Shadow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shadow digs a right hand into Olaffson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Olaffson's gas tank.
Shadow tries to throw a body punch but Olaffson avoids it by throwing Shadow back against the cage. #T1#
Olaffson tries to circle away but Shadow has him pinned against the cage.
Shadow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Olaffson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Olaffson rushes Shadow and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Shadow working aggressively here.
Shadow prevents Olaffson from breaking the clinch.
Shadow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shadow is trying to pull guard but Olaffson has him pressed against the cage.
Karl Olaffson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Soul Shadow.
Shadow tries to pull guard but Olaffson won't allow it.
Shadow misses with the head strike.
Olaffson tries to break the clinch but Shadow is controlling the position.
Shadow misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shadow.
Soul Shadow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Shadow stalling the fight.
Olaffson blocks an uppercut.
Olaffson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shadow misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shadow tries to throw a body punch but Olaffson avoids it by throwing Shadow back against the cage.
Shadow has a couple of punches blocked by Olaffson.
Shadow fails to pull guard.
#BC#
Olaffson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shadow lands a glancing blow to the side of Olaffson's head.
Olaffson jabs at Shadow's body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shadow checks a leg kick.
Olaffson lands a body shot.
Olaffson scores with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Olaffson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shadow on the side of the head.
Shadow is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Olaffson rather than just go for the knockout.
Olaffson throws a leg kick but Shadow sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Shadow follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T3#
A head kick misses from Shadow.
Karl Olaffson is winning the standup battle so far.
Shadow punishes Olaffson's body with a nice straight punch.
Olaffson moves out of range of the body kick from Shadow.
Olaffson misses with a double jab.
Karl Olaffson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shadow thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shadow lands with a nice body kick.
Olaffson misses with the combination.
Olaffson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CL#
Olaffson instigates a clinch.
Shadow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Olaffson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shadow has him pressed against the cage.
Shadow has a couple of punches blocked by Olaffson.
Shadow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T4#
Shadow jumps guard but Olaffson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Olaffson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shadow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Olaffson's elbow.
Shadow throws a head punch that misses.
Shadow swings wildly with an uppercut but Olaffson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Olaffson blocks a body shot from Shadow.
Shadow throws a punch but it's blocked by Olaffson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shadow misses with a punch on the inside.
Shadow misses with a punch on the inside.
Olaffson wants to break free but Shadow has control.
Olaffson wants to break free but Shadow has control.
Shadow misses with a body punch.
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 Karl Olaffson.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Olaffson, 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Karl Olaffson!
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