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Event:
KAMIKAZE 11: TKO
Date: Apr 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Leinnon swats away the attempt to clinch by Shepard.
Leinnon tries to counter with a takedown but Shepard is quick to defend against it.
Leinnon dives in for a single leg takedown but Shepard sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Leinnon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shepard shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Leinnon moves into the clinch.
Shepard tries for a takedown but Leinnon manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Leinnon jumps guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leinnon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Shepard taking some punishment here, with Leinnon in his half guard.
Shepard looks winded!
Leinnon tries to stand and escape but Shepard is controlling the position.
Leinnon takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T1#
Ground and pound from Leinnon. #CUT#
That has opened up Gene Shepard's cut even more.
Leinnon wants to stand up but Shepard has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Shepard is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Leinnon scores with a couple of nice shots.#CUT#
The cut above Gene Shepard's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Gene Shepard's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Finn Leinnon!
A relieved looking Finn Leinnon thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 7: Gold Moon
Date: Apr 08, 2017 |
#R1#
The crowd cheers as Santana lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shepard doesn't seem phased though.#CUT2#
It looks like Gene Shepard has been cut.
Shepard fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Santana lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Santana takes a swing at Shepard's ribcage but misses.
Shepard throws a low kick but Santana avoids it.
Shepard has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Santana finds it's way round the side to connect with Shepard's head.
Shepard takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CUT2#
Gene Shepard's cut is getting worse.
Shepard misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Shepard rushes Santana and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Santana obliges.
Shepard goes for a takedown attempt but Santana pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Santana lands a glancing blow to the side of Shepard's head.
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!
Santana throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shepard is breathing heavily.#T1##KD2#
Santana drops Shepard with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Shepard looks back up at him and smiles so Santana waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#
Shepard is rocked!#CUT2#
Gene Shepard's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Santana shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Shepard takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Santana sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Shepard bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rayborn Santana!
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 3: Vikings
Date: Mar 25, 2017 |
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Betschkeit.
Shepard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Shepard closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Betschkeit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters circling - Betschkeit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shepard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shepard throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL2#
Shepard clinches up with Betschkeit and pushes him back against the ropes.
Shepard lands a left hand.
#BC#
Betschkeit breaks the clinch.
Betschkeit stuffs the takedown attempt from Shepard. Shepard gets slowly back to his feet.
A jab from Betschkeit misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Betschkeit.#CUT#
It looks like Gene Shepard has been cut.
Betschkeit misses with a hook
and Shepard counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Tim Betschkeit has been cut.#CL2#
Betschkeit gets tackled into the ropes by Shepard. Shepard maintains the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Betschkeit gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shepard.
Betschkeit wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T1#
Shepard jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Betschkeit walks away with a smile on his face. Shepard gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tim Betschkeit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gene Shepard.
A slow jab from Betschkeit misses its intended target.
Betschkeit scores with a nice head shot.
The fighters circling - Betschkeit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shepard drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Betschkeit defends it well.
Shepard should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#KD#
Betschkeit moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Shepard goes down! Can Betschkeit finish him!?
Shepard is trying to control the position but Betschkeit postures up.
Betschkeit postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Shepard's head off the mat! Shepard is out! He's out! Betschkeit jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tim Betschkeit!
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Event:
KAMIKAZE: First War
Date: Mar 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Shepard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fjeld.
Shepard looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Shepard gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT#
It looks like Gene Shepard has been cut.
Fjeld throws an overhand right that has Shepard reeling! Fjeld follows up with more punches and Shepard is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Magnus Fjeld!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 19, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Shepard scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES#
Fjeld kicks Shepard off and gets back to his feet.
We've been told by Fjeld's head coaches at Death Valley Training Facility that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Shepard takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT#
It looks like Gene Shepard has been cut.
Shepard looks winded!
Fjeld lands with a straight right. Shepard didn't see that one coming.
Fjeld tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fjeld thuds his right hand into Shepard's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT#
That has opened up Gene Shepard's cut even more.
Shepard moves out of range of the strikes.
Fjeld closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shepard circles away.#TD2#
Shepard shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fjeld looking for a sweep. Not yet Fjeld, not yet.
Fjeld trying to keep a closed guard but Shepard is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Fjeld has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Shepard doesn't defend quickly enough and Fjeld has managed to lock this one up! Can Shepard escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Fjeld on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Magnus Fjeld!
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Event:
GFC 4 Big Time
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Coughing lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shepard at a distance.
Shepard looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Shepard doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Coughing counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
It looks like Gene Shepard has been cut.#CL#
Coughing gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Coughing lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Shepard blocks an elbow strike.
A short right from Coughing on the inside. #CUT#
That has opened up Gene Shepard's cut even more.
Shepard's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#CUT#
The cut above Gene Shepard's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Coughing lands a shot to the body.
Coughing lands a nice elbow.
Coughing lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#
Gene Shepard's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Gene Shepard's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Yonnas Coughing!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Shepard.#CL2#
Shepard clinches up against the cage.
Rhodes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shepard's elbow.
Rhodes scores with a hook to the body.
Shepard looks winded!
Rhodes lands a nice shot to the body.
Rhodes stalling in the clinch.
Good body shot from Rhodes.
#BC#
Rhodes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shepard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shepard takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice body punch from Rhodes.
Rhodes cracks the inside of Shepard's front leg.
Shepard takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CUT#
It looks like Gene Shepard has been cut.
Rhodes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rhodes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Good shot there by Rhodes.
Shepard moves forwards but Rhodes connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT#
That has opened up Gene Shepard's cut even more.#T1#
Rhodes digs a good body shot into Shepard's ribs.
Rhodes scores with a hook to the body. Shepard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A combination from Rhodes does no damage. #KD#
Rhodes cracks Shepard with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Shepard looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Rhodes finish him?
#ROC#
Shepard is rocked!#CUT#
The cut above Gene Shepard's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Shepard walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Rhodes swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Max Rhodes!
Max Rhodes spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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