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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 07, 2018 |
#R1# Shine avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Okoroji throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#CL# Shine has Okoroji up against the cage in a clinch.
Okoroji tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shine's elbow. Shine misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Okoroji. Shine misses with a knee to the head. Shine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Okoroji's elbow. Okoroji letting Shine take a breather here. Shine 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. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shine. Shine misses with a punch on the inside.
Shine makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC# Shine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Okoroji ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2# Okoroji drives through and clinches with Shine against the cage.
#T1# Okoroji misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shine can't get the takedown.
#BC# Shine breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shine throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Okoroji counters with a solid body kick. Okoroji throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Okoroji misses with a kick to the body.
Okoroji's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Okoroji duly obliges. Okoroji feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shine's calf. Okoroji misses with a low kick as Shine jumps back. Shine seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Shine 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. Okoroji moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Okoroji lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Yakubu Okoroji is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Okoroji looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Okoroji throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. An inside leg kick lands from Okoroji. Okoroji lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T2# Okoroji throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Okoroji keeps the fight on the outside. Okoroji scores with a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Okoroji. Shine jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CL2# Okoroji has Shine up against the cage in a clinch.
Shine throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Okoroji blocks it with crossed arms. Shine tries to land knees in the clinch but Okoroji avoids the damage to the body. Okoroji tries a body shot but Shine blocks it.
Shine tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Okoroji avoids it. Shine makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A nice left hand lands by Shine.
A short right from Okoroji on the inside. Okoroji is trying to maintain a safe position but Shine gets an underhook and turns Okoroji into the cage.#T3# A hook to the body from Okoroji.
Okoroji lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shine or not. Okoroji is leaning against Shine and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Shine is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Shine is breathing heavily. Shine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Okoroji digs a right hand underneath Shine's ribcage. Shine let out a lung full of air as it connected. Okoroji blocking some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage. Okoroji blocks a body shot from Shine. Okoroji tries a body shot but Shine blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Okoroji. Shine lands a shoulder strike. Shine misses with a hook from the clinch. Come on Shine - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Okoroji goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shine prevents a body shot from Okoroji. A short right hand to the side of the head by Shine.#T4# Okoroji blocks a body shot from Shine. Shine with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shine lands a hook that snaps the head of Okoroji backwards. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shine creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A head punch on the inside from Shine fails to land. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Shine slowing the pace effectively. Okoroji is working Shine over against the cage. Okoroji misses with a punch to the body.
Okoroji misses with a short punch on the inside. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Okoroji misses with a punch to the body.
Shine is trying to force a seperation but Okoroji has the dominant position. Shine lands with a short head shot on the inside. Okoroji tries to stall but Shine uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Shine is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Okoroji lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yakubu Okoroji 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# Okoroji throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL# Shine rushes Okoroji and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Okoroji is trying to maintain a safe position but Shine gets an underhook and turns Okoroji into the cage. Shine stalling the fight.
Okoroji misses with some punches.
Okoroji lands with a right to the head. Okoroji blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Okoroji lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Okoroji tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Okoroji lands with a short shot to the head. Okoroji tries to throw a body punch but Shine avoids it by throwing Okoroji back against the cage. Okoroji tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A shot in the inside from Shine. Okoroji tries to stall but Shine uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Okoroji tries to throw a body punch but Shine avoids it by throwing Okoroji back against the cage. Okoroji is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Okoroji blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1# Shine tries for a takedown but Okoroji manages to get underhooks.
Ivan Shine has scored more points in the clinch so far. Shine can't get the takedown.
Shine just leaning against Okoroji, taking a breather. Okoroji goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Okoroji tries to throw a body punch but Shine avoids it by throwing Okoroji back against the cage. Okoroji doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Okoroji misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shine lands with a short shot to the head. Shine misses with a short punch on the inside. Shine trying to land knees to the body.
Okoroji scores with a hook to the body. Okoroji has been the more effective fighter overall so far. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Okoroji tries to work over Shine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A right handed body shot lands from Okoroji.
Okoroji trying to control the position but instead, Shine has worked for underhooks and has pushed Okoroji into the cage. Shine is pushing Okoroji up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T2# A battle for position here, against the cage. Okoroji avoids a wild elbow strike from Shine. A hook to the body from Shine.
Shine lands a nice shot to the body. Shine lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Okoroji gets through Shine's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Okoroji lands a shot to the body. Okoroji can't find room to land a body shot as Shine controls the action.
Shine misses with the head strike.
Okoroji misses with a body punch.
Okoroji is working Shine over against the cage. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Shine lands an uppercut.#T3# Shine struggles to land a body shot inside as Okoroji controls his hands.
Okoroji misses with a hook to the ribs.
Okoroji tries a body shot but Shine blocks it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Okoroji misses with a punch to the body.
Okoroji misses with a punch to the body.
Okoroji misses with a punch on the inside.
Shine lands a body punch. Okoroji tries a body shot but Shine blocks it.
Shine struggles to land a body shot inside as Okoroji controls his hands.
Knees to the body from Shine.
Shine tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC# Shine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Okoroji ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Okoroji connects with an inside leg kick. An inside leg kick from Okoroji misses. #T4# Shine tries to clinch but Okoroji moves away and Okoroji counters with a solid body kick. Okoroji lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Okoroji lands a nice looking body kick. Shine throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Okoroji counters with a left to the body. Shine tries to clinch up but Okoroji circles away and keeps his distance. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! The fight stays on the outside here - Shine looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Shine has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Okoroji.#CL2# Okoroji clinches up against the cage. Okoroji stalling against the cage.
Shine stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Okoroji stalling in the clinch but Shine improves position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yakubu Okoroji showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Shine tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Shine tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Okoroji paws at him with a jab and circles away. Shine avoids the head kick by Okoroji.
Shine moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Shine chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Okoroji can pounce on him.
Shine is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Okoroji throws a front kick aimed at Shine's knee but Shine avoids it well. A little feinted left hand from Shine on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Okoroji throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shine swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Shine stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Okoroji. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Okoroji feints and then cracks Shine's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shine down. Okoroji keeps the fight on the outside. Okoroji was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#CL# Shine clinches with his opponent.
Okoroji misses with a body punch.
#T1# Shine throws a punch but it's blocked by Okoroji. #BC# Shine breaks the clinch.
Okoroji moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Shine will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#CL2# Okoroji darts in and clinches Shine up against the cage. Okoroji stalling in the clinch but Shine improves position. Okoroji misses with a body punch.
Shine is looking to take this one to the mat. Okoroji misses with a punch to the body.
Shine has a couple of punches blocked by Okoroji.
#BC# Shine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Nice body punch from Okoroji. Okoroji pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shine is out of range and Okoroji settles back down. Okoroji looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shine takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Okoroji throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T2# Okoroji throws a leg kick which misses Shine's front leg but catches the back leg as Shine tries to avoid it. Okoroji lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A good leg kick by Okoroji. Okoroji dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shine. That did some damage! Okoroji throws a head kick but Shine moves out of range.
Okoroji lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CL2# Shine gets tackled into the cage by Okoroji. Okoroji maintains the clinch. Okoroji tries to work over Shine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Shine comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Shine is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Okoroji pulls him back up using the underhooks. Okoroji is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Shine is keeping busy. Shine misses with the head strike.
Shine tries to land a knee to the head but Okoroji blocks with his arms.
Okoroji doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3# Okoroji tries to throw a body punch but Shine avoids it by throwing Okoroji back against the cage. A short uppercut from Okoroji. Okoroji tries a body shot but Shine blocks it.
Okoroji lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Okoroji tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Okoroji lands with a short head shot on the inside. #CUT2# It looks like Ivan Shine has been cut. Okoroji tries to throw a body punch but Shine avoids it by throwing Okoroji back against the cage. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Okoroji prevents a body shot from Shine. Shine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC# Shine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Okoroji is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Shine rather than just go for the knockout.#CL2# Okoroji forces Shine back against the cage and clinches. Okoroji goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T4# Okoroji can't find room to land a body shot as Shine controls the action.
A frustrated look appears on Shine's face as he tries to break the clinch. Okoroji prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Shine. That's going to take a lot out of him. Okoroji manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Shine lands a shoulder strike. Yakubu Okoroji is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Okoroji trying to stall but Shine improves his position.
Shine missing with knees to the body.
Shine lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. A quick uppercut on the inside from Shine. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Shine misses with a punch on the inside.
Shine tries a body shot but Okoroji blocks it.
Ivan Shine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Shine misses with the head strike.
And that's the end of the fight! Yakubu Okoroji comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Okoroji 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yakubu Okoroji!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 07, 2017 |
#R1##CL2# Crazy takes the fight into the clinch. A short left from Crazy. Crazy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shine throws a punch but it's blocked by Crazy. Crazy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shine.
Shine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crazy digs a right hand into Shine's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shine's gas tank. Crazy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shine managing to block the knees to the body from Crazy.
Crazy has Shine pressed against the cage.
Crazy presses Shine against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A short right hand to the side of the head by Crazy. Shine is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Crazy is keeping busy. Crazy has Shine pushed against the cage.#T1# Shine blocks a body shot from Crazy. Crazy gets underhooks to prevent Shine's takedown attempt.
Shine missing with knees to the body.
Shine tries to work over Crazy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Shine lands with a light punch inside. Shine misses with the head strike.
Crazy blocking some punches.
Crazy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Shine is looking to break free of the clinch but Crazy has double underhooks. Crazy lands a body punch in the clinch. Shine takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2# It looks like Ivan Shine has been cut. Crazy scores with a shoulder strike. Stalling in the clinch from Crazy.
Crazy scores with a shot to the side of Shine's head. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T2# Shine managing to block the knees to the body from Crazy.
Crazy blocking some punches.
Shine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crazy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Shine blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Shine managing to block the knees to the body from Crazy.
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! Crazy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shine misses with a short punch on the inside. Shine is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Crazy is defending well for now. Shine misses with some punches.
Crazy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shine avoids it. Crazy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shine backwards. Shine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3# Crazy is pressed up against the cage. Shine has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Crazy down to the mat. Crazy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL# Shine darts in and clinches Crazy up against the cage. Crazy missing with knees to the body.
Shine stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Crazy stalling in the clinch.
Shine on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Crazy takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Crazy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shine.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Shine. That's going to take a lot out of him. Shine misses with the head strike.
#TD# Shine pulls Crazy into guard.
Crazy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shine swivels though and keeps the full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Crazy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Shine's guard. #T4# Crazy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Crazy is pressing down on Shine's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shine is holding on for now. Crazy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shine's head. Crazy is pressing down on Shine's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shine is holding on for now. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Crazy works his way into full mount! My spies in Tayne's 4d3d3d3 Gym inform me that Crazy has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends! Crazy raining down hammerfists from mount. Crazy working Shine over with strikes here. Crazy dominating with strikes here. 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! Crazy postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Shine looks a forlorn figure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Crazy dominated that round. The cut man is working on Ivan Shine's cut. That's time! Shine's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2##TD2# Crazy closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Shine did well to prevent Crazy getting side control. Crazy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Crazy has been the more effective fighter overall so far. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Crazy is looking to advance position but Shine won't allow it. Shine is looking to escape. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Crazy content to control rather than advance. Crazy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Crazy working over Shine with some ground and pound. Shine looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T1# Crazy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Shine with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Crazy not doing much here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Crazy connects with a nice short shot to Shine's temple. Crazy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Crazy stalling. Crazy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shine's head. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Crazy in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Shine tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Crazy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Igor Crazy! A very excited looking Igor Crazy 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 13, 2017 |
#R1# Hudson misses with a takedown and Shine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Nice sprawl there from Shine as Hudson shoots in.#CL# Shine moves into range and clinches up with Hudson. Hudson wants a takedown.
Ivan Shine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Louis Hudson. Shine is pressed up against the cage. Hudson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shine down to the mat. Shine avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Shine scores with a decent looking hook. Louis Hudson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# Shine closes the distance and clinches. Shine lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hudson backwards. Shine lands a nice uppercut. Shine lands with a light punch inside. Shine digs a right hand underneath Hudson's ribcage. Hudson let out a lung full of air as it connected. Shine creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hudson's defenses. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Shine scores with a nice hook to the head. Hudson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Hudson is working for takedown but Shine is calmly controlling the position for now. Shine pushes Hudson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A short right from Shine. Shine gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hudson.
Shine lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hudson backwards. #T1##TD# Shine has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hudson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Shine thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. Shine keeps control of the position as Hudson tries to break free.
Shine is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. Shine missing with strikes. Hudson rolls, trying to escape but Shine keeps control of the position.
Shine gets his hands free as Hudson looks to control. Shine scores with strikes from the back.
Shine throwing sloppy strikes. #SUB# Shine is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Shine missing with strikes. Shine misses with an elbow to the head. Shine struggling to land strikes to the head as Hudson covers up. Hudson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB# Shine is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Hudson has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Shine has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Hudson taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Shine doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ivan Shine! Our winner, Ivan Shine, 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:
RS 153 Breakin' Bones
Date: Oct 28, 2017 |
#R1# Jones lands the left hand.#CUT# It looks like Ivan Shine has been cut. Shine gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. With the fighters up against the cage, Shine throws an elbow but misses. A short right from Shine on the inside. Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Shine backwards. Jones presses Shine against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. A head punch on the inside from Shine fails to land. Jones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shine backwards. Jones lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shine. A short right from Jones. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jones lands a left hand.
#ROC# Shine is rocked! Good body shot from Jones.
Shine is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him? Jones pushes Shine against the cage. Jones is working some dirty boxing. Jones pushes off with a quick right hook! Shine goes down! Shine tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Jones moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Van Jones! After the big win, Van Jones made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Voodoo Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
RS 146 Battleground
Date: Sep 09, 2017 |
#R1##CL2# Shine instigates a clinch. Miller is trying to break free. Shine slowing the pace effectively.#BC2# Shine breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Miller rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shine moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2# Shine gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Miller is trying to force a seperation but Shine has the dominant position. Shine blocks a body shot from Miller. Shine lands a body shot in the clinch.
#TD2# Shine jumps guard and drags Miller to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Shine wants to stand but Miller is controlling the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2# Shine wriggles free and stands up. A left and a right from Shine both land. Nice combination. #CUT2# It looks like Cody Miller has been cut.#T1# Miller cracks the inside of Shine's front leg. Miller definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL2# Shine rushes Miller and presses him up against the cage. Miller is trying to stall.
Miller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shine has Miller pressed against the cage, preventing Miller from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Shine'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.#BC2# Shine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Miller keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CUT# It looks like Ivan Shine has been cut. Miller connects with an inside leg kick. Miller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shine moves out of range of the body kick. Shine throws a leg kick which misses Miller's front leg but catches the back leg as Miller tries to avoid it. #T2# Miller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shine avoids the head kick by Miller.
Shine looks like he wants to counter punch here. Miller throws a head kick that misses. It seemed like Shine was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2# Shine moves into range and clinches up with Miller. Shine working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2# Shine wants the takedown. Miller is fighting it off but Shine persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Miller's guard against the cage. Shine throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Miller works some decent striking defense from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Miller preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Shine working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though. Shine is looking to work some ground and pound but Miller has wrist control. Shine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Shine throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Shine tries to free his leg and advance position but Miller is retaining full guard. Miller avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Shine passes into half guard. #T3# Shine trying to pass the guard but Miller defending well. Shine missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Shine looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Miller avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shine. Shine not doing much here.
Shine throwing shots but Miller is blocking nicely. #T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Shine wants to pass to mount but Miller is defending the position. Miller wants to get back to full guard. Shine keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. A looping hook to the body misses from Miller. Shine does a little dance to reset his feet. Miller throws a lazy head kick and Shine counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2# Shine closes the distance and clinches. Miller is trying to break the clinch but Shine has him pressed against the cage. Shine pushes Miller back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Miller is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Shine pressing his opponent against the cage. A nice left hand lands by Shine.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Shine dominated that round. 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. #R2##CL2# Shine rushes Miller and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Shine tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Miller just stands there and leans against the cage. Shine softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. A short right hand to the side of the head by Shine. Shine pushes Miller back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Miller. Miller is looking to control Shine's arms but Shine gets an underhook and turns him. Now Miller has his back to the cage. Miller wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shine has him pressed against the cage. Shine working some nice short punches in the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Miller looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Shine tries for a takedown. No joy.
Shine working Miller over with knees to the body. Shine has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Shine throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Shine lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1# Shine scores with a nice hook to the head. Shine 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. Shine lands on the inside with an uppercut. Shine scores with a nice hook to the head. Shine working some nice short punches in the clinch. Shine presses Miller against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Good body shot from Shine.
Shine using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Miller has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shine gets through Miller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Shine stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Shine makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Shine softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A nice left hand lands by Shine.
A short right from Shine. #T2# A nice left hand lands by Shine.
#KD2# Shine drops Miller onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Miller is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2# Miller is rocked! Shine lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Miller to his knees! Shine keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Shine! After winning the bout, Ivan Shine thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 30, 2017 |
#R1# Shine slips a jab and a cross from Murphy.
Murphy throws a head kick that Shine semi-blocks.
Shine tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Murphy paws at him with a jab and circles away. Murphy throws a counter high kick but Shine was just alert enough to avoid it. Murphy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2# Shine clinches up with Murphy and pushes him back against the cage. Shine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shine misses with a knee to the head. Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Shine throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy. Murphy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A nice left hand lands by Murphy.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Shine. Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Shine.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shine. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Murphy lands a right hand. Murphy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shine backwards. Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1# Murphy throws a head punch that misses. Shine blocking some punches.
Shine misses with a hook from the clinch. Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch. Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2# Shine breaks the clinch.
Murphy throws a nice looking combination but Shine bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2# Shine moves into the clinch successfully.
Murphy lands with a left to the head. Shine lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murphy. Shine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Shine. Shine working aggressively here.
Shine misses with a short punch on the inside. Murphy lands a shoulder strike. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shine lands a nice shot to the body. #T2# Shine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murphy. Murphy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Murphy lands with a right to the head. Shine blocks an uppercut.
Shine blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy. Murphy misses with some punches.
Shine lands an elbow just above Murphy 's eye. Shine throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy. Shine lands with a short head shot on the inside. Murphy misses with some punches.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside. Shine tries to work over Murphy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside. Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch. Shine throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy. Shine is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Murphy lands with a right to the head. #T3# Murphy lands a left hand.
Shine throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy. Shine blocks an uppercut.
Murphy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land. Shine blocks an uppercut.
Murphy lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC# Shine is rocked! Shine blocks an uppercut.
Shine is still on wobbly legs! Can Murphy finish him? Shine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Shine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Shine. Shine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy. Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Murphy misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shine. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch. Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside. Murphy throws a head punch that misses. Murphy working aggressively here.
Shine blocking some punches.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside. Murphy misses with some punches.
Shine seems to have recovered his senses. Murphy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shine backwards. Murphy throws a head punch that misses. #T4# Shine is looking to take this one to the mat. Shine misses with a hook from the clinch. Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Shine.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shine. Murphy pushes Shine against the cage. Murphy is working some dirty boxing. Murphy pushes off with a quick right hook! Shine goes down! Shine tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Murphy moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tobias Murphy!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 27, 2017 |
#R1# Shine avoids the head kick by Socha.
Shine tries to close the distance and clinch up but Socha swats him away and circles back towards the center. A jab from Socha misses. Shine is looking to counter the offense by Socha and move into the clinch. Ivan Shine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Socha avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shine wants to clinch. Shine tries to clinch up but Socha circles away and keeps his distance. Shine is looking to clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Shine takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Socha misses with a jab to the body
and Shine counters with a stiff right hand. Socha avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Socha circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T1# The crowd cheers as Socha lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shine doesn't seem phased though. Socha jabs Shine right on the nose. Shine blinks but takes it well. Shine tries to clinch but Socha moves out of range. Socha swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Socha misses the shot to the body. Shine tries to clinch up but Socha circles away and keeps his distance. A countering left hand to the body from Socha misses. Shine throws a right and a left that both miss. Socha scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Karl Socha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Shine tries to clinch but Socha moves out of range. Shine tries to clinch but Socha moves out of range. Shine is looking to clinch but Socha is avoiding it.
A cross from Socha lands. Socha throws a good cross that connects.
#CUT2# It looks like Ivan Shine has been cut.#T2# Shine has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shine there as he acknowledges the shot. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Shine tries to close the distance and clinch but Socha swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Socha swats away the attempt to clinch by Shine. Socha misses with an uppercut. Socha keeps the fight on the outside.#CL# Shine rushes Socha and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2# Socha manages to break the clinch.
Shine gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Socha misses with an uppercut. Socha throws a big shot that misses. Shine misses with a shot to the body and Socha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2# Shine is rocked! Socha 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.#T3# Crack! Socha connects with the perfect overhand right and Shine falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Socha!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Karl Socha! A victorious Karl Socha 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:
AFC 18
Date: Aug 27, 2016 |
#R1# Truck swinging wildly here.
Truck has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Shine is landing a low percentage of strikes. A nice combination there by Truck.
#CUT2# It looks like Ivan Shine has been cut. Shine fails with the takedown.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Shine lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Shine creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Truck's defenses. Shine lands a nice elbow. Truck goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shine lands a left hand that snaps the head of Truck backwards. Shine avoiding damage as Truck throws knees to the body.
Truck just leaning against Shine, taking a breather. #T1# Shine lands on the inside with an uppercut. Truck stalling the fight.
A short right from Shine. Stalling in the clinch from Truck.
#TD# Shine has Truck pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Shine pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Truck tumbling to the mat - Shine dives into Truck's guard. Truck is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Truck utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Shine is working Truck over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Shine postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Shine throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Shine stands and throws Truck's legs to the side, diving into side control. Shine has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Truck!#T2# Shine lands a couple of good shots and Truck has given up his back, trying to escape the position! Shine will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Shine tries to keep control of the position but Truck is staying busy. Truck is in bad spot here.
Shine throwing wild punches that miss their target. Shine lands a punch to the side of the head from the back. #ROC# Truck is rocked!#CUT# It looks like Ted Truck has been cut. You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Truck is still in real trouble! Can Shine finish him? Shine lands a massive punch from the back that knocks Truck out cold! Shine jumps to his feet and celebrates wildly with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ivan Shine! During a confident post fight interview, Ivan Shine thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
AFC 14
Date: Jul 30, 2016 |
#R1# Shine showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gannicus.
Dimachaerus Gannicus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Gannicus looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this! Shine is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT2# It looks like Dimachaerus Gannicus has been cut. Shine shoots in for a takedown but Gannicus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2# Shine fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gannicus, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2# Shine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Shine has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Gannicus is landing a low percentage of strikes. Shine dives in and grabs Gannicus's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gannicus pushes down on Shine's head and hops out. Gannicus misses the shot to the body. As Gannicus backs off Shine throws a huge counter combo but Gannicus manages to avoid it all. A swing and a miss from Shine.#CL2# Shine darts in and clinches Gannicus up against the cage. Shine has Gannicus pressed against the cage, preventing Gannicus from circling away and getting back to striking at range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gannicus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Gannicus can't break the clinch.
Shine lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Gannicus wants to get back to striking at distance but Shine won't allow it.
Shine lands a knee to the body.
Shine lands a left hand.
#ROC2# Gannicus is rocked!#T1# Shine'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. Oh Gannicus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Gannicus has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Shine utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#BC2# Shine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Shine misses with a two punch combination.
Gannicus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shine moves away. Shine fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Gannicus out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Ivan Shine! Our winner, Ivan Shine, 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:
AFC10
Date: Jul 02, 2016 |
#R1# Shine lands with a good body shot.#CL# Mar closes the distance and clinches. Mar lands an uppercut. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mar as Shine tries to tie him up. Mar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Mar can't find room to land a body shot as Shine controls the action.
Shine working aggressively here.
Mar lands a nice uppercut. Mar stops a takedown attempt from Shine.
Mar can't find room to land a body shot as Shine controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Mar fails to land. Shine prevents a body shot from Mar. A hook to the body from Mar.
Mar working some nice short punches in the clinch. Mar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Mar is defending well against a takedown attempt. Shine landing some nice looking knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Mar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shine backwards. Shine tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mar avoids it.#T1# Mar pushes Shine back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Mar has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Shine is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mar is defending well. Nam Kyu Mar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Shine. Mar works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mar. Mar digs a right hand into Shine's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shine's gas tank. A short right from Mar. Shine wants to break free but Mar has control.
Mar lands a body shot. Shine works on Mar's body with a couple of short punches. Mar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shine or not. Mar scores with a nice hook to the head. Shine is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mar is defending well for now. Nice body punch from Mar - that landed with a thud.
Mar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Mar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Mar lands with a left to the head. Shine gets through Mar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2# Good body shot from Mar.
Mar lands a hook to the side of the head. Mar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shines head. A body shot lands from Mar.
Mar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shine backwards. A short right hand to the side of the head by Mar. Mar lands a hook that snaps the head of Shine backwards. Shine tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mar avoids it. Mar keeps control of Shine as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Mar tries a body shot but Shine blocks it.
Shine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Mar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shine backwards. #ROC# Shine is rocked! An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mar. Shine is still on wobbly legs! Can Mar finish him? Mar misses with a short punch on the inside. Mar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Mar misses with the head strike.
Mar throws a punch but it's blocked by Shine. Shine seems to have recovered his senses. Mar pushes Shine back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Shine. Shine tries to circle away but Mar has him pinned against the cage. Mar avoids the elbow strike from Shine, against the cage.
#T3# A hook to the body from Mar.
Good body shot from Mar.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mar. Mar scores with a hook to the body. Good body shot from Mar.
Mar can't find room to land a body shot as Shine controls the action.
Mar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mar scores with a shoulder strike. Shine misses with a short punch on the inside. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Shine lands an uppercut. Mar scores with a nice hook to the head. A head punch on the inside from Shine fails to land. Shine has a couple of punches blocked by Mar.
Shine wants a takedown.
Shine missing with knees to the body.
Mar unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Shine! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Mar is unloading with more strikes now! Shine drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nam Kyu Mar! Nam Kyu Mar took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
AFC6
Date: Jun 04, 2016 |
#R1# Shine lands the left hand. Morehead just misses with a punch to the body.
Shine shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Morehead eats them both and turns towards Shine to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Morehead misses with a head kick.
Shine throws a nice looking combination but Morehead bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Morehead misses with a body shot
and Shine counters with a left and a right that stings Morehead. #ROC2# Morehead is rocked! Shine tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Morehead paws at him with a jab and circles away. Shine is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Morehead throwing a counter right hand but Shine manages to avoid it. Shine checks a leg kick.#TD# Morehead gets a takedown into half guard. Morehead really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. This has been an exciting period of action! Morehead throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Morehead seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1# Morehead trying to control the action but Shine is working from the bottom. #SUB# Morehead is working for a submission of some sort.
Shine moves into full guard.
Morehead will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Shine is trying to keep Morehead in close.
Shine tries to land a sweep but no joy. #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. Morehead trying to control the position from guard on top but Shine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Morehead trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Morehead throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Morehead is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Morehead looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Morehead throwing strikes but missing. Morehead lands a couple of elbows. Morehead trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Morehead trying to control but Shine is working from the bottom. Shine looking for a sweep. Not yet Shine, not yet. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3# Morehead takes a body punch but keeps moving. Morehead drops his hands momentarily and Shine takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Morehead misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD# A momentary lapse in concentration from Shine enables Morehead to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Shine manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Morehead postures up and lands a big shot to Shine's brow. Shine has Morehead pulled in close to control his posture. Shine wants to sweep but no luck. Shine is looking to stand up but Morehead isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB2# Shine is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB# Morehead 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. #T4# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Shine keeping moving, preventing Morehead from controlling successfully. Shine wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Morehead trying to control but Shine is working from the bottom. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Morehead lands a couple of decent looking shots. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Shine is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Morehead is controlling him. Morehead is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ivan Shine will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Shine tries to clinch there but Morehead circles away.
Morehead scores with a nice right hand.
Shine takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Shine connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Morehead misses with a double jab
and Shine counters with a left and a right that stings Morehead. Morehead misses with a jab to the body
and Shine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Oh Morehead is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Shine explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Shine is looking to clinch. Morehead misses with a kick to the body.
Morehead seems to have got his legs back now. Morehead shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shine as he jumps to the side. Shine bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1# Shine scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Craven Morehead is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Morehead shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shine but Shine pushes him off and we're back to square one. Shine is looking to clinch. Morehead appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD# Morehead shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Morehead missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Craven Morehead overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Shine looks like he's trying to stand up.
Shine is looking for a sweep. Morehead is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Morehead stalling. #T2# Shine is looking to improve his position.
Morehead is pressing down on Shine's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shine is holding on for now. Shine looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Morehead performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Morehead avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Shine. That snapped Morehead's head back.
Morehead misses with a right hand and Morehead takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Shine has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Morehead avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T3# Shine takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Shine tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Morehead manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Morehead throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shine slips under a jab from Morehead.#TD# Morehead closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Shine to the mat! Shine manages to get full guard. Morehead wants to control from the top but Shine keeps moving. #ES2# The fighters are working up against the cage. Shine manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage. Morehead drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shine gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craven Morehead. That's going to take a lot out of him. Shine lands a left hand that snaps the head of Morehead backwards. Shine has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4# Shine lands a nice knee to the body. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Shine lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Shine tries to land knees in the clinch but Morehead avoids the damage to the body. Morehead is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Morehead avoiding damage as Shine throws knees to the body.
#BC# Morehead breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# Shine moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Shine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Shine fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD# Morehead closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Shine quickly recovers to half guard. Morehead trying to pass the guard but Shine defending well. Shine is pressing down on Morehead's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Morehead won't allow Shine to get back to his feet. Shine keeping moving, preventing Morehead from controlling successfully. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Morehead postures up.
Morehead not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Morehead looking to pass the guard. #T1# Morehead engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Shine looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Morehead stops Shine from standing up. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Shine tries to clinch but Morehead is having none of it. Morehead throws a lazy head kick and Shine counters with a nice uppercut. Ivan Shine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Morehead misses with a looping left. Morehead fails with a takedown attempt. Shine tries to close the distance and clinch up but Morehead swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2# Morehead swinging wildly here.
Shine looks like he wants to counter punch here. Morehead ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shine moves away. Shine throws a counter combo. Shine throws a right and a left that Morehead avoids nicely. It looked like Morehead was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shine. Shine throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Morehead swats away the attempt to clinch by Shine. Morehead attempts a counter takedown but Shine avoids it well and moves away. Craven Morehead has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Shine is looking to clinch but Morehead is avoiding it.
#CL2# Shine rushes Morehead and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Morehead wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Morehead jumps guard but Shine turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Shine misses with a punch on the inside.
#T3# Morehead wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Morehead tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shine just stands there and leans against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craven Morehead. That's going to take a lot out of him. Morehead tries to pull guard but Shine holds him up against the cage and eventually Morehead drops back down to his feet.
Shine throws a punch but it's blocked by Morehead. Shine landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Shine has Morehead pushed against the cage. Shine is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Shine prevents a takedown attempt there.
Shine landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Morehead managing to block the knees to the body from Shine.
Shine throws a punch but it's blocked by Morehead. Shine keeps control of Morehead as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Morehead goes for a takedown attempt but Shine pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Morehead throws a body punch but Shine moves out of range. Despite the aggression on Shine's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Ivan Shine is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Shine lands a head shot.
And that's the end of the fight! Ivan Shine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Shine 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30 Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30 Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Shine! Ivan Shine decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2016 |
#R1# Brown tries to grapple but his opponent circles and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Shine throws a sloppy head kick and Brown moves out of range easily. Brown gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Shine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2# It looks like Tommie Brown has been cut. Brown takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#ROC2# Brown is rocked!#TD2# Shine gets a big slam - oh, Brown is out! Brown is out! That's a nasty KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Ivan Shine!
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