Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Demo 5 - Hammerfall v Inarritu
Date: Jan 10, 2020

#R1#
Shiba throws a shot from downtown. Sailcirc moves away and avoids it.
Sailcirc is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sailcirc moves out of range as Shiba strikes.
Sailcirc changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Shiba missing with a left hand there. Sailcirc was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And Sailcirc tries to counter it with a takedown but Shiba pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sailcirc misses with a hook. Shiba ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Shiba.
Shiba misses the shot to the body.
Sailcirc is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shiba looks to land a right hand but Sailcirc moved out of range.
Sailcirc cracks Shiba with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sailcirc misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sailcirc throws a shot to the body.
Shiba throws a hook but Sailcirc blocks it.
Sailcirc changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sailcirc lands a jab.
Sailcirc uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shiba.
Shiba misses with a hook. Sailcirc ducked under it nicely. #T1#
A slow jab from Shiba misses its intended target.
Sailcirc ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shiba moves away.
Sailcirc throws a right hand that Shiba ducks under and follows up with a left that Shiba also avoids with ease.
Sailcirc has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shiba finds it's way round the side to connect with Sailcirc's head.
Sailcirc misses with a hook. Shiba ducked under it nicely.
Shiba throws a hook to the side of Sailcirc's head but Sailcirc sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sailcirc dodges the punch combination from Shiba.
Sailcirc tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sailcirc steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shiba.
And Sailcirc tries to counter it with a takedown but Shiba pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tsukune Shiba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shiba fails to land with a series of punches.
Shiba throws a big shot that misses.
Sailcirc darts in looking for a takedown but Shiba gets double underhooks and turns Sailcirc into the cage.
As Sailcirc looks to move away, Shiba throws a big counter combo but Sailcirc just gets out of the way.
Shiba just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Shiba throws a body shot but no joy.
Sailcirc misses with a body shot.
Sailcirc lands with a right hand.
Sailcirc avoids the body shot from Shiba.
Shiba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shiba throws a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shiba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sailcirc changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Shiba throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Sailcirc counters with a takedown into side control.
Shiba is looking to regain half guard here but Sailcirc keeps moving and retains side control.
Sailcirc moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Shiba definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sailcirc working away.#T3##SUB2#
Sailcirc is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shiba knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Shiba's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shiba is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Sailcirc is controlling him well.#SUB2#
Sailcirc is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shiba knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Sailcirc is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shiba knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Shiba tries to buck Sailcirc off but Sailcirc is having none of it.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#ES#
Shiba throws Sailcirc to one side and escapes!
Shiba looks to land a left hand but Sailcirc moved out of range nicely.
Sailcirc swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shiba counters with a nice uppercut.
Shiba leaves Sailcirc with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shiba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sailcirc was well out of range. Poor timing from Shiba.
Shiba stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice defenses there by Sailcirc.
Sailcirc changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Shiba fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice defenses there by Sailcirc.
Shiba throws the left hand but Sailcirc avoids the punch easily.
Sailcirc moves away from the strike by Shiba.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tsukune Shiba dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Sailcirc lands a jab.
Shiba walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shiba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sailcirc.
Shiba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sailcirc thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shiba throws a shot from downtown. Sailcirc moves away and avoids it.
Sailcirc cracks Shiba with a right hand to the side of the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sailcirc.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiba missing with a left hand there. Sailcirc was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shiba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sailcirc was well out of range. Poor timing from Shiba.
Sailcirc slips a straight right by Shiba.#T1#
Shiba throws a right and a left that Sailcirc avoids nicely.
Shiba swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD2#
Shiba gets caught flat footed, as Sailcirc shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Shiba manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Sailcirc tries a body shot but Shiba blocks it.
Sailcirc swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Shiba manages to break the clinch.
Shiba throws a jab when Sailcirc was well out of range.
Shiba scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shiba. Sailcirc does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sailcirc is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shiba.
Sailcirc ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sailcirc tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Shiba thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shiba misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Sailcirc throws a hook but Shiba avoids it easily.
Sailcirc misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sailcirc comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shiba works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#TD2#
Sailcirc feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES#
Shiba kicks Sailcirc off and gets to his feet.
Shiba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sailcirc moves away.
Sailcirc looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shiba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shiba throws a jab when Sailcirc was well out of range.#TD2#
Sailcirc changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Shiba looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T3##SUB2#
Sailcirc tries for a kimura but Shiba is defending well.
Shiba gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Shiba is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Sailcirc is looking for a kimura here.
Sailcirc wants to pass to mount but Shiba is defending the position. #SUB2#
Sailcirc is working for a kimura but Shiba is defending it quite comfortably. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Sailcirc is looking for a kimura here.
Shiba is trying to stand. #SUB2#
Sailcirc is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shiba is just riding it out for now. Sailcirc eventually gives up the hold.
Shiba has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sailcirc is working away from the top position though.
Tsukune Shiba overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Sailcirc wants to work for an arm triangle but Shiba is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tsukune Shiba dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Shiba misses the shot to the body.
Shiba scores with a jab. Sailcirc acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Shiba bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shiba looks to land a right hand but Sailcirc moved out of range.
A big right from Shiba misses.
Sailcirc throws a poor cross that misses
and Shiba counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Shiba.
Shiba throws a nice looking combination but Sailcirc bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sailcirc jabs at Shiba's body.
Sailcirc tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shiba sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sailcirc somewhat.#T1#
Shiba lands a head shot.
Shiba slaps away a takedown attempt from Sailcirc, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Shiba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sailcirc.
Shiba throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sailcirc keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shiba.
Sailcirc lands a nice shot to the body.
Sailcirc comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shiba scores with a decent looking hook.
Sailcirc slips a jab from Shiba.
Torcadall Sailcirc has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sailcirc takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sailcirc cracks a nice hook into Shiba's ribs.
Sailcirc uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shiba.
Shiba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shiba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Sailcirc drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
Shiba pushes Sailcirc off and gets back to his feet.
Sailcirc throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shiba counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
An inside leg kick from Shiba misses.
Tsukune Shiba is winning the standup battle so far.
Sailcirc scores with a jab to the head.
Sailcirc uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shiba.
Shiba goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sailcirc feints the counter takedown.#T3#
Shiba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sailcirc moves away.
Shiba misses with a hook.
Sailcirc is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shiba walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sailcirc digs a good body shot into Shiba's ribs.
Nice sprawl there from Shiba as Sailcirc shoots in.
Tsukune Shiba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Torcadall Sailcirc.
Shiba throws a jab when Sailcirc was well out of range.
Shiba throws a body shot but no joy.
Sailcirc is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shiba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sailcirc moves away.
Sailcirc tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sailcirc moves away from the strike by Shiba.
Shiba misses with a wild body shot.
Shiba just misses with a punch to the body.
Tsukune Shiba is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Sailcirc scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice shot by Shiba.
Nice takedown defense from Shiba. No joy for Sailcirc on that attempt.
Shiba fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shiba uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sailcirc.
Shiba defending well as Sailcirc loads up on a big left hand.
Shiba throws a jab but it's blocked by Sailcirc.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sailcirc takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sailcirc misses with a looping right.
Sailcirc just misses with a punch to the body.
Shiba throwing a counter right hand but Sailcirc manages to avoid it.
Shiba moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sailcirc defending well as Shiba loads up on a big left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tsukune Shiba showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shiba, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tsukune Shiba!
A relieved looking Tsukune Shiba thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: RISE 124
Date: Dec 13, 2019

#R1#
Shiba fails to land with a series of punches.
And Kurma responds with a good body kick, but Shiba manages to step out the way in time.
A slow jab from Shiba misses its intended target.
Kurma looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shiba misses with a body punch
and Kurma counters with a nice body shot.
Kurma fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shiba has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kurma. Shiba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kurma will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shiba scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kurma in his tracks. #CUT#
It looks like Allan Kurma has been cut.
Kurma walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiba throws a body punch but Kurma moves out of range.
Kurma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shiba throws a low kick, looking for Kurma's leg but Kurma calmly moves out of range.
Shiba throws a body shot but no joy.
Kurma throws out a counter right but Shiba avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Kurma with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shiba to score with a decent uppercut.
Shiba lands a really nice looking cross but Kurma seems unphased.
Kurma cracks a nice hook into Shiba's ribs.
Good shot there by Kurma.
Shiba avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kurma misses with a body kick.
Shiba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kurma.
Shiba throws out a loose jab but Kurma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shiba listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kurma 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.
Shiba throws a body kick that misses.
Shiba connects with a right hand. Kurma shakes it off.#T2#
Shiba throws out a loose jab but Kurma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kurma is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kurma misses with a shot to the body
and Shiba counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shiba is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Shiba throws a big shot that misses.
Kurma cracks Shiba with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Shiba lands a jab to Kurma's midsection.
Tsukune Shiba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shiba keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT#
That has opened up Allan Kurma's cut even more.
Shiba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shiba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kurma.
Shiba thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kurma takes one to the side of the head.
Shiba scores with a body shot. #T3#
Kurma changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shiba scores with a nice right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kurma. Shiba does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Shiba misses its intended target.
A head kick misses from Kurma.
A counter left hand to the body from Shiba misses its target.
Shiba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kurma.
A quick step to the side and Shiba tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kurma slips under a jab from Shiba.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kurma! But no joy.#KD#
Shiba feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kurma sprawling to the canvas! Kurma rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Shiba finish him?! #ROC#
Kurma is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
and Shiba counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Kurma! He's just covering up as Shiba starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tsukune Shiba!
An out of breath Tsukune Shiba thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Allan Kurma stepped up to the mic, saying 'So if I don't booze it I'm gonna lose it'.

Event: RISE 117 Kilpatrick v Mfer
Date: Nov 22, 2019

#R1#
Shiba on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Holmes Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Shiba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Shiba tries to get set, Holmes Jr tries to push him back and clinch up but Shiba manages to avoid the attempt.
Shiba misses with a wild body shot.
Shiba looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shiba looks to score with a jab to the body but Holmes Jr is just out of range.
Holmes Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Holmes Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shiba's head backwards.
Holmes Jr feints and then cracks Shiba's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shiba down.
A lazy left from Shiba finds it's target.
Holmes Jr closes the distance but Shiba moves to the side
and Shiba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Holmes Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shiba has time to react.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Shiba.
Shiba walks into a jab.
Holmes Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A lazy left from Shiba finds it's target.
Holmes Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Holmes Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shiba throws a hook but Holmes Jr avoids it easily.
Holmes Jr is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Shiba.#T1#
A big right from Holmes Jr misses.
Holmes Jr takes a swing at Shiba's ribcage but misses.
Holmes Jr throws a hook but Shiba avoids it easily.
Holmes Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shiba was well out of range. Poor timing from Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr misses with a leg kick.
Holmes Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shiba.
Holmes Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shiba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shiba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Holmes Jr tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Shiba manages to circle out of the way.
Holmes Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shiba's sensitive parts.
Shiba swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Holmes Jr tries to work over Shiba's front leg with a kick but Shiba checks it.
Shiba is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Holmes Jr with a body shot.
Shiba takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shiba takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shiba ducks right into an uppercut from Holmes Jr.
Shiba on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Holmes Jr. Holmes Jr obviously looking to wear him down. #T2#
Holmes Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Holmes Jr moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holmes Jr scores with a leg kick.
Holmes Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shiba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Holmes Jr.
Shiba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Holmes Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Holmes Jr checks a leg kick.
Holmes Jr does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Shiba takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shiba fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Holmes Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Holmes Jr just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Shiba closes the distance and clinches.
Shiba is trying to break the clinch but Holmes Jr is controlling him.
Holmes Jr scores with a shot to the side of Shiba's head.
Holmes Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Shiba controls the action.
Holmes Jr prevents a body shot from Shiba. #T3#
Holmes Jr lands a shoulder strike.
Shiba is trying to push Holmes Jr away but Holmes Jr has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Holmes Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Holmes Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Holmes Jr fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Holmes Jr is trying to pull guard but Shiba has him pressed against the cage.
Shiba goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shiba.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Holmes Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Holmes Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shiba backwards.
Shiba taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Holmes Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Holmes Jr - that landed with a thud.
Shiba misses with the head strike. #T4#
Shiba lands a nice uppercut.
Holmes Jr misses with some punches.
Shiba misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shiba lands a shoulder strike.
Holmes Jr tries a body shot but Shiba blocks it.
Holmes Jr 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.
Holmes Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shiba's elbow.
Holmes Jr jumps guard but Shiba turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Holmes Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holmes Jr tries to work over Shiba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Holmes Jr decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Shiba throws a sloppy strike and Holmes Jr has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Shiba is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Holmes Jr!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Holmes Jr!
After winning the bout, Mike Holmes Jr thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Tsukune Shiba had this to say: 'If anything, you know, I think losing makes me even more motivated.'.

Event: RISE 108 Snowdon v Togashi
Date: Oct 26, 2019

#R1#
Shiba moves away from the strike by Brinks. #CL2#
Shiba drives through and clinches with Brinks against the cage.
Brinks misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brinks can't find room to land a body shot as Shiba controls the action.
Shiba stalling in the clinch.
Shiba misses with a punch to the body.
Brinks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Shiba scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Shiba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shiba swats away the attempt to clinch by Brinks.
Brinks lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A big left from Shiba misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brinks paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Tsukune Shiba has been cut.
Shiba misses with a wild body shot.
Brinks fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shiba has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Brinks lands a glancing blow to the side of Shiba's head.
Shiba looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Brinks connects with a jab.#T1#
Brinks throws a body shot but no joy.
Cody Brinks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shiba connects with a looping right hand.
Brinks throws an off balance right hand
enabling Shiba to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Brinks closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Brinks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shiba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brinks tries to work over Shiba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brinks lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Shiba manages to break the clinch.
Brinks throws a right hand that misses
and Shiba counters with a right hand to the body.
Brinks misses with a straight right.
Brinks delivers a nice body kick.
Nice defenses there by Brinks.
Shiba scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brinks jabs at Shiba's body.
Brinks misses with a body punch
and Shiba counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brinks shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shiba blocks a low kick nicely.#T2#
Brinks throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shiba feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Brinkss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Brinks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shiba.
Shiba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Shiba was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good leg kick by Brinks there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #CL2#
Shiba moves into the clinch successfully.
Shiba misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Brinks. #BC2#
Shiba's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brinks chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brinks lands a nice hook to Shiba's body. Shiba takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A jab from Brinks misses.
Brinks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shiba throws a shot from downtown. Brinks moves away and avoids it.
Brinks scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brinks throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shiba misses with an uppercut. Brinks saw that one coming.#T3#
Shiba throws a shot from downtown. Brinks moves away and avoids it.
Shiba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brinks moves away.
Brinks throws out a leg kick but Shiba moves out of range and Brinks only half commits.
Shiba takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shiba 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.
Shiba catches Brinks with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Brinks tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shiba manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brinks changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Brinks is looking to clinch.
Brinks turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brinks throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Brinks rushes Shiba and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Brinks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shiba is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Shiba scores with a hook to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brinks creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Brinks tries to throw a body punch but Shiba avoids it by throwing Brinks back against the cage.
Brinks tries a body shot but Shiba blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brinks misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shiba misses with some punches.
Brinks misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Shiba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Brinks gets a clinch.
Brinks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brinks lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shiba backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Brinks fails to land.
Brinks lands with a short shot to the head.
Brinks misses with a body punch.
Brinks lands a nice shot to the body.
Shiba throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Shiba breaks from the clinch.
Brinks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shiba.
Brinks throws a body punch but Shiba moves out of range.
Brinks lands with a shot to the body.
Brinks throws out a loose jab but Shiba uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cody Brinks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tsukune Shiba's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Brinks misses with an uppercut.
A clash of legs there as Brinks blocks the low kick.
A big right from Shiba misses.
Brinks connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shiba's hands.
Shiba missing with a left hand there. Brinks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brinks misses with a kick to the body.
Brinks lands a nice shot that snaps Shiba's head back.
Brinks throws a solid leg kick but Shiba takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brinks.
Brinks slips a jab from Shiba.
Brinks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shiba can do to turn this around?
Shiba on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brinks. Brinks obviously looking to wear him down.
Shiba takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Brinks misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiba misses with a straight left.
Brinks scores with a leg kick.
Shiba is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shiba's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Brinks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shiba.#T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Brinks.
Brinks's corner calls for a 1-2. Brinks obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL2#
Brinks gets tackled into the cage by Shiba. Shiba maintains the clinch.
Brinks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Brinks misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Shiba manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brinks creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shiba breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brinks throws a push kick but Shiba slaps the foot to one side.
Jab, jab by Shiba - just one landing.
Brinks gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Brinks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brinks tries to clinch up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brinks scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Brinks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shiba.
Shiba swats away the attempt to clinch by Brinks.#T2#
Shiba takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brinks takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Brinks throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shiba stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Brinks throws a jab but it's blocked by Shiba.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Brinks 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 Shiba has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shiba and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Brinks looks to land a body kick but Shiba moved away.
Shiba flicks out a counter leg kick but Brinks steps away.
Brinks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shiba looks to land a left hand but Brinks moved out of range nicely.
Shiba throws a leg kick but Brinks moved away.
Brinks misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Shiba on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Brinks. Those never looked like landing.
Brinks swings for the body but Shiba moves out of range.
Shiba throws out a counter right but Brinks avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Shiba clinches up against the cage.
Shiba lands a left hand. #T3#
Brinks lands a body shot in the clinch.
Brinks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shiba misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brinks throws a punch but it's blocked by Shiba.
Brinks scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brinks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shiba misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brinks.
Still in the clinch, Shiba scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brinks prevents a body shot from Shiba. #BC2#
Shiba breaks from the clinch.
Brinks slips under a jab.
Brinks works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Brinks throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brinks looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Brinks throws a jab but it's blocked by Shiba.
Shiba throws a big shot that misses.
As Shiba backs away, Brinks returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T4#
Shiba throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brinks uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shiba has time to react.
Shiba circles away from the clinch attempt
and Shiba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brinks pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Brinks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brinks scores with a nice body kick.
A low kick from Brinks is predictable there
and Shiba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shiba slips a jab from Brinks.
Shiba lands a jab.
Brinks throws a poor cross that misses
and Brinks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#
Brinks is rocked!
A telegraphed right hand from Shiba misses the target. #CL#
Brinks moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brinks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brinks tries to throw a body punch but Shiba avoids it by throwing Brinks back against the cage.
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 Cody Brinks will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tsukune Shiba'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Brinks thuds a left hand into Shiba's body.
Shiba takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Shiba connects with a crisp jab.
Brinks lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Brinks dips to his left and cracks Shiba with an uppercut!
Shiba loads up on a big right hand but Brinks slips the punch.
Shiba misses with a body shot.
Shiba walks into a straight right hand from Brinks.
Shiba moves out of range as Brinks throws a body kick.
Brinks misses with a wild body shot.
Brinks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shiba was well out of range. Poor timing from Brinks.
Brinks throws out a leg kick but Shiba moves out of range and Brinks only half commits. #CL#
Brinks rushes Shiba and presses him up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shiba misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brinks struggles to land a body shot inside as Shiba controls his hands.
Shiba blocks a body shot from Brinks.
Brinks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T1#
Brinks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shiba.
Brinks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Shiba's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brinks with a nice cross.#CL2#
Shiba pushes Brinks up against the cage in a clinch.
Shiba lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brinks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brinks misses with some punches. #BC2#
Shiba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brinks misses with a hook
and Shiba counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brinks fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shiba throws a jab when Brinks was well out of range.
Brinks misses with a straight left.
Brinks is looking to clinch but Shiba is avoiding it.
Shiba throws out a counter right but Brinks avoids it with no problem.
Nice defenses there by Shiba.
Brinks walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brinks works the jab nicely.
Shiba throws out a leg kick but Brinks moves out of range and Shiba only half commits.
A big left from Shiba misses.
Decent striking displayed by Brinks there.
Brinks lands a jab to Shiba's midsection.
Brinks lands with a right hand.
Brinks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cody Brinks is winning the standup battle so far.
Brinks throws a body kick that misses
and Shiba counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shiba lands a right hook to the body.
Brinks turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brinks tries to clinch there but Shiba circles away.
Brinks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shiba let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Brinks tries to close the distance and clinch but Shiba swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shiba throws a series of punches but Brinks moves out of range.
Brinks moves in looking to clinch but Shiba pushes him off.#T3#
Shiba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brinks tries to bum rush Shiba with a series of wild strikes but Shiba uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brinks throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Shiba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shiba on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brinks. Brinks obviously looking to wear him down.
Brinks tries to clinch but Shiba moves out of range.
Brinks ducks right into an uppercut from Shiba. #CL#
Brinks rushes Shiba and presses him up against the cage.
Cody Brinks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A head punch on the inside from Shiba fails to land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Shiba throws an elbow but misses.
Shiba misses with the head strike.
Shiba gets through Brinks's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shiba lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tsukune Shiba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Brinks working aggressively here.
Shiba misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Shiba manages to break the clinch.
Brinks listening to his corner there, landing a nice 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!
Brinks lands with a kick to the ribs.
Brinks blocks a jab.
Brinks takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Brinks throws a shot to the body.
Shiba checks a low kick from Brinks.
Shiba connects with a crisp jab.
Shiba throws out a powerful jab.
Oh Brinks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brinks looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#CL2#
Shiba closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Brinks lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shiba throws a punch but it's blocked by Brinks.

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 Cody Brinks.
Well Brinks has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cody Brinks!
Cody Brinks decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Tsukune Shiba stepped up to the mic, saying 'If anything, you know, I think losing makes me even more motivated.'.

Event: RISE 102 LightHW v Jones
Date: Oct 05, 2019

#R1#
Shiba throws a lazy uppercut
and Truth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shiba moves to clinch but Truth breaks away
letting Truth counter with a right hand.
Truth on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Shiba tries to clinch up.
Shiba connects with a body shot that sends Truth's belly button to the back.
Truth swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A cross from Truth lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiba lands a lovely overhand right.
Shiba slips under a jab from Truth.
Shiba is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shiba.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shiba slips under a jab.#T1#
Shiba tries to move into range but Truth moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Truth takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shiba fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shiba loads up on a big right hand but Truth slips the punch.
Truth misses with a wild body shot.
Shiba misses with a hook. Truth ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Truth was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Truth misses with an uppercut
and Shiba counters with a stiff right hand.
Shiba is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Truth slips under a jab.
Truth takes one on the button.
Shiba throws a body punch but Truth moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Truth! But no joy.
Truth avoids the body shot from Shiba. #T2#
Shiba tests Truth's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shiba misses with a leg kick.
Shiba keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Truth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shiba moves away.
Shiba misses with an uppercut
and Truth counters with a nice uppercut.
Shiba seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL#
Shiba gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Truth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Truth gets tackled into the cage by Shiba. Shiba maintains the clinch.
Shiba misses with a punch on the inside.
Shiba struggles to land a body shot inside as Truth controls his hands. #BC#
Shiba breaks from the clinch.
Shiba scores with a body shot.
Truth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Shiba misses the body punch
letting Truth counter with a right hand.
Shiba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Truth moves away.#CL#
Shiba clinches up with Truth and pushes him back against the cage.
Truth blocks an uppercut.
Shiba gets through Truth's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Truth is trying to push Shiba away but Shiba has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Truth breaks the clinch.
Shiba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Truth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Truth let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Truth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shiba.
Truth lands with a shot to the body.
Shiba takes a swing at Truth's ribcage but misses.
Truth defending well as Shiba loads up on a big left hand.
Shiba misses the body punch
and Truth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
A combination from Shiba does no damage.
Truth appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Shiba rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Truth moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A lazy left from Shiba finds it's target.
Shiba walks into a stiff left hand from Truth.
Shiba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Truth was well out of range. Poor timing from Shiba.
Truth is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Shiba had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Truth misses the jab.
Truth looks to land a right hand but Shiba moved out of range.
Truth smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Truth ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Truth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shiba counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shiba throws a hook but Truth avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tsukune Shiba dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Shiba throws an off balance right hand
enabling Truth to counter with a crisp jab.
Tsukune Shiba is winning the standup battle so far.
Truth throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tsukune Shiba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shiba misses with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Truth.
Shiba throws a body shot but no joy.
Truth swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shiba throws the left hand but Truth avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Truth was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Truth misses with a low kick.
Truth misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Truth takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shiba wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Truth blocks a jab.
Shiba avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Truth circles away from the clinch attempt.
Truth takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shiba keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Truth.
A little feinted left hand from Shiba on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Truth takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shiba fails with an attempt to clinch.
Truth throws a body shot but no joy.
Shiba throws a jab but it's blocked by Truth.
Truth takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shiba connects with a body shot.
Shiba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Truth was well out of range. Poor timing from Shiba.#T2#
Shiba swings widly with a right hand
and Shiba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shiba darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shiba misses with an uppercut.
Shiba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Truth moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Shiba moves into the clinch successfully.
Truth wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Truth working hard to break the clinch.
Shiba is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Truth can do to turn this around?
Truth is trying to push Shiba away but Shiba has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Truth blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Truth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shiba fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shiba closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Truth ducks under a wild hook from Shiba.#T3#
Truth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shiba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shiba with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Truth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab by Shiba.
Truth loads up on a big right hand but Shiba slips the punch.
Shiba misses with a hook.
Shiba scores with a nice head shot.
Truth connects with a body shot.
Shiba throws a lazy right hand but Truth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Truth throws out a loose jab but Shiba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Truth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Shiba lands with a good body shot.
Truth swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shiba counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Truth moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice uppercut there from Shiba.
Truth moves out of range as Shiba strikes.
Shiba lands with a shot to the body.
Truth scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shiba in his tracks.
Truth walks into a straight right hand from Shiba.
Shiba takes a swing at Truth's ribcage but misses.
Truth swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shiba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tsukune Shiba dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Shiba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Truth.
Truth looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shiba closes the distance but Truth moves to the side
and Truth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Truth misses with an uppercut.
Shiba misses with a right hand
and Truth counters with a nice uppercut.
Truth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Truth wants to slow Shiba down by chopping away at his legs.
Shiba lands a really nice looking cross but Truth seems unphased.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiba takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shiba lunges at Truth with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Truth's hand.
Shiba throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Shiba misses with a straight right.
Truth scores with a shot to the body.
Truth punishes Shiba's body with a nice straight punch.
Truth moves forwards but Shiba connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Truth throws a right hand that misses
and Shiba counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Shiba clinches up against the cage.
Shiba lands a nice uppercut.
Shiba makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shiba prevents Truth from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Truth breaks the clinch.
Truth slips a straight right by Shiba.
Truth throws a lazy right hand but Shiba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Shiba throws a hook but Truth avoids it easily.
Shiba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Truth was well out of range. Poor timing from Shiba.
Truth is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shiba with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Truth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shiba swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shiba is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Truth tried to score with a low kick but Shiba checks it.
Shiba on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Shiba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shiba scores with a jab to the head.
Truth throws a hook but Shiba avoids it easily.
Truth wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
Shiba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Truth.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Truth, as that shot connected.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Truth takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shiba misses the shot to the body.
Truth looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Truth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shiba moves away.
Shiba throws a big shot that misses.
Shiba throws a poor cross that misses
and Truth counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Shiba scores with a punch to the head.
Truth slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Shiba takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tsukune Shiba is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Shiba listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Truth has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shiba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shiba takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shiba is looking to clinch.
Shiba throws a body punch but Truth moves out of range.
Truth throws out a counter right but Shiba avoids it with no problem.
Shiba lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Truth at a distance.
Shiba just misses with a punch to the body.
Truth looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shiba moves out of range of the strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shiba, as that shot connected.
Shiba clobbers Truth with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Johnny Truth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shiba ducks under a wild hook from Truth.

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 Tsukune Shiba.
Well Shiba has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tsukune Shiba!
Tsukune Shiba seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: RISE 93 Oloishona v Granger
Date: Aug 31, 2019

#R1#
Shiba staying out of range there.#CL2#
Shiba moves into the clinch successfully.
Sullivan tries to circle away but Shiba has him pinned against the cage.
Shiba softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shiba keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sullivan's efforts to push away.
Shiba throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sullivans head. #BC2#
Shiba's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sullivan tries to bum rush Shiba with a series of wild strikes but Shiba uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sullivan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sullivan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shiba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sullivan slips under a jab.
Shiba looks to land a right hand but Sullivan moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiba walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sullivan misses with a two punch combination.
Nice cross by Sullivan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sullivan misses with an uppercut
and Shiba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sullivan scores with a jab.
Shiba swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Sullivan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shiba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shiba moves out of range of the strikes.
Sullivan misses with a body shot
and Sullivan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shiba cracks Sullivan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sullivan lands a nice hook to Shiba's body. Shiba takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shiba throws a body shot but no joy.
Sullivan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shiba checks it well.
Sullivan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shiba scores with a body shot.
Donk. Shiba catches Sullivan right on the button with a cross.
A punch combination from Sullivan misses.
Shiba looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shiba wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sullivan misses with a body shot.
Sullivan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sullivan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sullivan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shiba misses with a hook. Sullivan ducked under it nicely.
Shiba has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#T2#
Shiba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sullivan was well out of range. Poor timing from Shiba.
Sullivan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sullivan throws a leg kick that misses.
Sullivan throws a right hand that Shiba ducks under and follows up with a left that Shiba also avoids with ease.
Sullivan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shiba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sullivan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sullivan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sullivan tries a head kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Sullivan.
Shiba scores with a jab to the body.
Shiba scores with a nice head shot.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sullivan being controlled against the cage.
Sullivan is looking to break free of the clinch but Shiba has double underhooks. #BC2#
Shiba breaks the clinch. #T3#
Sullivan takes a swing at Shiba's ribcage but misses.
Sullivan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shiba checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sullivan walks into a left hand.
Shiba takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
Shiba moves into range and clinches up with Sullivan.
Shiba misses with a body punch.
Shiba keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sullivan's efforts to push away.#BC#
Sullivan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shiba throws a body shot but no joy.
Shiba lands a really nice looking cross but Sullivan seems unphased.
Shiba has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A lazy body kick from Sullivan
and Shiba counters with a nice uppercut.
Shiba misses with an uppercut.
Sullivan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shiba.
Sullivan avoids the body shot from Shiba.
Sullivan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sullivan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Sullivan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shiba.
Sullivan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Shiba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sullivan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sullivan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Shiba digs a good body shot into Sullivan's ribs.
Shiba is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Shiba throws a low kick, looking for Sullivan's leg but Sullivan calmly moves out of range.
Shiba uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sullivan.
Shiba lands with a good body shot.
Good shot there by Shiba.
Shiba throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sullivan on the side of the head.
Sullivan scores with a decent looking hook.
Sullivan misses with a combination
and Sullivan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#
Sullivan is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sullivan throws a nice looking combination but Shiba bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Shiba gets a clinch.
Shiba lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sullivan is looking to break free of the clinch but Shiba has double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tsukune Shiba dominated that round.
That's time! Sullivan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Sullivan misses with a hook #KD2#
and Shiba counters with a nice right hand that sends Sullivan toppling to the canvas! Sullivan scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Shiba finish him?!
Oh Sullivan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sullivan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shiba manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Shiba.
Shiba walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Sullivan drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Shiba swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Sullivan's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tsukune Shiba!
During a confident post fight interview, Tsukune Shiba thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RISE 83 - Heydrich Vs. Jones 3
Date: Jul 10, 2019

#R1#
Shiba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Butabi throws out a loose jab but Shiba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shiba appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Shiba connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shiba staying out of range there.
Butabi misses with a straight right.
Shiba takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Butabi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shiba takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shiba looks to land a right hand but Butabi moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiba misses with an uppercut.
A combination from Butabi does no damage.
Butabi misses with a straight left.
Butabi scores with a jab to the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Butabi.#T1#
Butabi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shiba.
Shiba connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Butabi's hands.
Shiba scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shiba 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.
Butabi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Butabi looks to land a right hand but Shiba moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Shiba on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Butabi.
Butabi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Butabi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shiba counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shiba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Butabi throws out the jab. #TD2#
Butabi drives through with a takedown into guard.
Butabi throws a strike but Shiba rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shiba wants to get up but he can't break Butabi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Shiba scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
Butabi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shiba throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shiba wants to control from the top but Butabi keeps moving.
Shiba throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Butabi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shiba trying to control but Butabi is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Butabi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Butabi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Shiba throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shiba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Butabi is keeping the position for now.
Butabi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Butabi keeping moving, preventing Shiba from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Shiba decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Butabi staying out of range there.
Butabi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A slow jab from Butabi misses its intended target.
Butabi 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.
Butabi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shiba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Butabi moves away.
Shiba swings for the body but Butabi moves out of range.
Butabi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Shiba keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Butabi.
A jab lands there for Butabi.
Butabi misses with a hook. Shiba ducked under it nicely.
Steve Butabi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shiba misses with a hook
and Butabi counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shiba darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Butabi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Shiba looks to throw the jab but Butabi is out of range.
A big right from Butabi misses.
Shiba swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Butabi misses with an uppercut
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Shiba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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 Tsukune Shiba 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#
Butabi digs a good hook to Shiba's body.
Butabi looks to land a left hand but Shiba moved out of range nicely.
Butabi swings for the body but Shiba moves out of range.
Shiba takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Butabi misses with a right hand
and Shiba counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Butabi thinking.
Butabi throws a body shot but no joy.
Butabi misses the body punch
and Shiba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Butabi moves out of range of the strikes.
Butabi misses with a body shot
and Shiba counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butabi blocks a jab.
Butabi throws a combination that misses
and Shiba counters with a stiff right hand.
Shiba uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Butabi.
Shiba avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Shiba misses with the combination.
Butabi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shiba at a distance.
Butabi ducks under a wild hook from Shiba.
Butabi lands a right hook to the body.
Good exchange - Shiba coming out on top.
Butabi takes a swing at Shiba's ribcage but misses.
Butabi fails to land the takedown.
A big right from Butabi misses.
Butabi just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
A swing and a miss from Shiba.
Nice body punch from Shiba.
Shiba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Butabi.
Butabi ducks under a wild hook from Shiba.
Butabi lands with an uppercut that bounces Shiba off the cage and back into range.
Tsukune Shiba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Butabi throws a shot from downtown. Shiba moves away and avoids it.
Butabi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shiba on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shiba misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shiba takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shiba lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Butabi fails with a takedown attempt.
Tsukune Shiba is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Shiba walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shiba bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shiba drops his hands momentarily and Butabi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Butabi avoids the body shot from Shiba.
Butabi throws out a loose jab but Shiba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shiba misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Shiba misses.
Butabi throws out a counter right but Shiba avoids it with no problem.
Shiba slips a straight right by Butabi.#T4#
Shiba looks to score with a jab to the body but Butabi is just out of range.
Butabi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Shiba takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Butabi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shiba looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shiba throws a jab but it's blocked by Butabi.
A nice side step and Butabi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Butabi staying out of range there.
Butabi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shiba doesn't seem bothered though.
Shiba misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Butabi counters with a shoot takedown. Shiba fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Butabi trying to control but Shiba is working from the bottom.
Butabi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Butabi stops Shiba from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Steve Butabi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Butabi misses with a straight right.
Butabi misses with a straight right.
Shiba showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Butabi.
Shiba throwing a counter right hand but Butabi manages to avoid it.
Butabi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shiba shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A combination from Butabi does no damage.
Shiba throws a body punch but Butabi moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiba misses with a lunging right hand
and Butabi counters with a nice uppercut.
Shiba swings for the body but Butabi moves out of range.
Shiba misses with an uppercut
and Butabi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Butabi scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T1#
Butabi shoots in but no luck this time.
Butabi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Butabi slips under a jab from Shiba.
Shiba missing with a left hand there. Butabi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shiba misses the jab.
Butabi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Shiba scores with a decent looking hook.
Butabi throws a lazy uppercut
and Shiba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Butabi scores with a nice head shot.
Shiba takes a jab right on the kisser.
Butabi lands a body shot.
Shiba changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Butabi misses the shot to the body.
Shiba tries to move into range but Butabi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Butabi misses with a wild body shot.
Butabi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shiba throws a shot from downtown. Butabi moves away and avoids it.
Shiba misses with a straight left.
Shiba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Butabi moves away.
Butabi jabs Shiba right on the nose. Shiba blinks but takes it well.
Butabi lands a head shot.
Shiba lands a nice looking body shot.
Shiba moves out of range of the strikes.
Shiba defending well as Butabi loads up on a big left hand.
Shiba was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Butabi stalks Shiba and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Shiba's face. Shiba staggers backwards, shaken.
Shiba misses with a hook. Butabi ducked under it nicely.
Butabi misses with the combination.
Butabi lands with a shot to the body.
Butabi lands a nice shot to the body.
Shiba looks to land a left hand but Butabi moved out of range nicely.
Butabi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shiba. Shiba circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shiba takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Butabi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T4#
Butabi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shiba's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Butabi misses with a hook
and Shiba counters with a straight right hand.
Butabi throws a right hand that Shiba ducks under and follows up with a left that Shiba also avoids with ease.
Shiba looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Butabi misses with a jab to the body
and Shiba counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A big right from Shiba misses.
Butabi lands with a hook. Shiba tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Butabi scores with a sloppy right hand. Shiba should have avoided that one.
Shiba swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Butabi lands a slapping body shot.
Butabi lands a nice looking body shot.
Shiba takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Butabi misses with a body shot
and Butabi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Butabi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Butabi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Steve Butabi!
Steve Butabi thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Tsukune Shiba spoke after the fight, saying 'If anything, you know, I think losing makes me even more motivated.'.

Event: RFLFN- 31 Valdez Vs.Curry
Date: Jun 19, 2019

#R1#
Shiba misses with a body punch
and Von Reichammer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shiba scores with a shot to the body.
Shiba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Von Reichammer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shiba looks to land a left hand but Von Reichammer moved out of range nicely.
We've been hearing reports that Von Reichammer has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Von Reichammer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shiba in his tracks. #CUT#
It looks like Tsukune Shiba has been cut.
Shiba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shiba walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Von Reichammer misses with a body shot.
Von Reichammer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shiba staying out of range there.
Von Reichammer throws an off balance right hand
enabling Shiba to counter with a crisp jab.
Von Reichammer misses with a wild combination.
Shiba 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.#T1#
Von Reichammer scores with a jab.
Shiba shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Von Reichammer eats them both and turns towards Shiba to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Count Von Reichammer has been cut.
Shiba has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Von Reichammer finds it's way round the side to connect with Shiba's head.
Von Reichammer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shiba manages to avoid it.
Von Reichammer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Von Reichammer misses with a body shot.
Von Reichammer misses with a lunging right hand
and Shiba counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Von Reichammer misses with a jab to the body
and Shiba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Von Reichammer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Von Reichammer misses the jab.
Shiba gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Von Reichammer.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shiba drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#TD#
Von Reichammer scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Shiba is looking to improve his position.
Shiba is pressing down on Von Reichammer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Von Reichammer pushes down on Shiba's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Shiba blocking the ground and pound attempt from Von Reichammer.
Von Reichammer lands with a punch from half guard.
Von Reichammer prevents Shiba from improving his position.
Von Reichammer controlling the pace. #T3##SUB#
Von Reichammer is looking for a kimura but Shiba is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Von Reichammer to get the leverage.
Ground and pound from Von Reichammer.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shiba manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Von Reichammer is standing up over Shiba. Shiba looks to escape but Von Reichammer dives into side control.
Shiba struggling a bit here.
Von Reichammer is looking to take a break and control but Shiba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Von Reichammer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shiba is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
Von Reichammer trying to control the action but Shiba is working from the bottom.
Shiba wants to control but Von Reichammer postures up.
Shiba is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Von Reichammer working the head with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Count Von Reichammer dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Von Reichammer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Von Reichammer swings widly with a right hand
and Shiba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Von Reichammer finds it's way through Shiba's defenses.
Count Von Reichammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Von Reichammer misses.
Shiba was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Von Reichammer fails with the takedown.
Von Reichammer misses with an uppercut.
Von Reichammer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shiba.
Shiba throws a right and a left that Von Reichammer avoids nicely. #TD#
Von Reichammer looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES2#
Shiba manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Von Reichammer keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Von Reichammer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shiba can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Shiba manages to break the clinch.
Von Reichammer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Von Reichammer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Von Reichammer misses with a wild body shot.
Von Reichammer misses the shot to the body.
Von Reichammer misses with a hook to the body
and Shiba counters with a nice uppercut.
A combination from Von Reichammer does no damage.
Von Reichammer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Von Reichammer fails with the takedown
and Shiba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Von Reichammer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shiba sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Count Von Reichammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Von Reichammer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shiba.
Von Reichammer appears to be looking for a big counter.
Shiba missing with a left hand there. Von Reichammer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tsukune Shiba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Von Reichammer throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shiba counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Some wild striking there from Von Reichammer.
Von Reichammer shoots in but no luck this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shiba slips under a jab.
Shiba moves away from the strike by Von Reichammer.
Shiba doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shiba, as that shot connected.
Shiba uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Von Reichammer has time to react.
Von Reichammer misses with a combination
and Shiba counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Von Reichammer cracks Shiba with a right hand to the side of the head.#TD#
Von Reichammer throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Shiba was covering up waiting for the punch and Von Reichammer finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Shiba is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Von Reichammer dives into side control. #T3##REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Von Reichammer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shiba has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Von Reichammer working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Shiba manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T4#
Von Reichammer prevents Shiba from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Von Reichammer lands with a punch from half guard.
Von Reichammer is thwarting Shiba's attempts to control the position.
Shiba is trying to get back to full guard.
Von Reichammer controlling the action here.
Von Reichammer wants to take a breather but Shiba is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tsukune Shiba will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Shiba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Von Reichammer tries to counter with a takedown but Shiba is quick to defend against it.
A combination from Von Reichammer does no damage.
Von Reichammer misses with a left hand
and Shiba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shiba looks to land a left hand but Von Reichammer moved out of range nicely.
Shiba slips under a jab.
Tsukune Shiba seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Von Reichammer throws a lazy uppercut
and Shiba counters with a nice uppercut.
Shiba throws a front kick aimed at Von Reichammer's knee but Von Reichammer avoids it well.
Von Reichammer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shiba counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiba misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Von Reichammer counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Shiba!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shiba tries to bench press Von Reichammer off him but Von Reichammer keeps the position.
Shiba tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Von Reichammer presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #SUB#
Von Reichammer moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Shiba has worked his arm free - good work by Shiba! #T1#
Von Reichammer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shiba keeps working.
Von Reichammer lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Shiba down.
Von Reichammer has control of an arm but Shiba manages to advance to Von Reichammer's back!
Von Reichammer just trying to survive but Shiba is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Shiba has the hooks in. Von Reichammer is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Shiba controls the position.
Shiba trying to control momentarily. #T2#
Shiba is trying to stick to Von Reichammer's back but Von Reichammer is turning into Shiba. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Shiba's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Von Reichammer.
Von Reichammer throws a big elbow that misses.
Von Reichammer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shiba swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Von Reichammer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Von Reichammer 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.
Shiba trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Von Reichammer throwing strikes but missing.
Shiba has momentary wrist control but Von Reichammer slips an elbow through the middle.#T3#
Von Reichammer is stalling in the full guard.
Von Reichammer cracks Shiba with a solid left hand.
Von Reichammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Shiba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Von Reichammer postures up and lands a big shot to Shiba's brow.
Shiba has momentary wrist control but Von Reichammer slips an elbow through the middle.
Von Reichammer works over Shiba with some ground and pound from guard.
Von Reichammer is working Shiba over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4#
Shiba wants to hit a switch here but Von Reichammer passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Shiba there!
Von Reichammer lands a big shot there that rocks Shiba but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Von Reichammer working the ground and pound effectively.
Shiba sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Von Reichammer working over Shiba with some ground and pound. Shiba looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Von Reichammer wants to free his trapped foot but Shiba is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Shiba missing with punches from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Count Von Reichammer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Von Reichammer 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Count Von Reichammer!
Count Von Reichammer decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Tsukune Shiba had this to say: 'If anything, you know, I think losing makes me even more motivated.'.

Event: TAFC: Lermontov v Canthropus
Date: May 18, 2019

#R1#
Shiba misses with a body shot.
Mitchell seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Mitchell looks to land a left hand but Shiba moved out of range nicely.
Shiba stuns Mitchell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mitchell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mitchell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shiba.
Shiba lands with a nice body punch.
Mitchell does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A swing and a miss from Shiba.
A jab from Mitchell misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell lands a glancing blow to the side of Shiba's head.
Mitchell throws a body shot but no joy.
Mitchell misses with an uppercut. Shiba saw that one coming.
Mitchell slips under a jab from Shiba.
Shiba connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mitchell momentarily. #CUT2#
It looks like Travis Mitchell has been cut.#T1#
Mitchell ducks under a wild hook from Shiba.
Mitchell on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shiba throws a lazy uppercut
and Mitchell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mitchell darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shiba takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Travis Mitchell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shiba throws a shot from downtown. Mitchell moves away and avoids it.
Shiba cracks Mitchell with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mitchell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shiba was well out of range. Poor timing from Mitchell.
Mitchell scores with a nice right hand.
A jab from Shiba misses.
A low kick from Mitchell is predictable there
and Shiba counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shiba tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T2#
Mitchell scoring well with a low kick there.
Shiba takes one to the chin there.
Mitchell lands a nice looking body shot.
Shiba throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mitchell lands a really nice looking cross but Shiba seems unphased.
Mitchell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mitchell cracks Shiba with an open hand slap.
Shiba swings widly with a right hand
and Mitchell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mitchell throws a looping overhand right but Shiba ducks down to avoid it.
Mitchell with a nice cross.
Mitchell bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shiba's head backwards.
Shiba circles away from the clinch attempt. #T3#
A lazy left from Mitchell finds it's target.
Mitchell scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shiba in his tracks.
Shiba takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mitchell with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mitchell shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Shiba eats them both and turns towards Mitchell to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Good standup being displayed there by Shiba as he connects with a hook.
Mitchell is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mitchell swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD#
Mitchell shoots in and bounces Shiba off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mitchell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shiba keeping moving, preventing Mitchell from controlling successfully.
Mitchell landing with the ground and pound. #T4#
Mitchell lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mitchell is in close to Shiba's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mitchell throwing strikes but missing.
Mitchell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mitchell trying to control but Shiba is working from the bottom.
Shiba is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shiba working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mitchell.
Mitchell postures up in Shiba's guard and throws a big left but Shiba blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Travis Mitchell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Travis Mitchell's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Shiba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Travis Mitchell is winning the standup battle so far.
Shiba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mitchell.
Mitchell misses with a jab to the body
and Shiba makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Mitchell scores with a four punch combination!
Mitchell catches Shiba with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Shiba checks a leg kick.
Shiba looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big left from Shiba misses.
Mitchell blocks a jab.
Shiba bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shiba unleashes a big counter combination but Mitchell bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell misses with a hook
and Mitchell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mitchell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mitchell tries to close the distance and clinch but Shiba swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A big right from Mitchell misses. #T1#
Shiba scores with a jab. Mitchell acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice shot by Shiba.
Nice defenses there by Shiba.
A little jabbing left from Shiba on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mitchell looks to throw the jab but Shiba is out of range.
Mitchell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shiba missing with a left hand there. Mitchell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mitchell ducks under a wild hook from Shiba.
Mitchell connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shiba. Shiba circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mitchell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Shiba misses.
A jab from Shiba misses.
Mitchell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
A cross from Shiba lands.
Shiba lands a body shot.
Mitchell throws an off balance right hand
and Shiba counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mitchell throws the left hand but Shiba avoids the punch easily.
Mitchell ducks under a wild hook from Shiba.
A little feinted left hand from Mitchell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mitchell takes one to the chin there.
Mitchell lands an overhand right.
Mitchell looks to land a right hand but Shiba moved out of range.
Shiba misses with a combination #TD#
and Mitchell counters with a nice double leg into side control. Shiba won't be happy with that.
Mitchell working the body and head with strikes.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mitchell throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Mitchell 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.#T3#
Shiba tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mitchell wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shiba regains half guard there - taking advantage of Mitchell's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Mitchell is controlling the pace.
Shiba is refusing to be controlled, as Mitchell sits in half guard.
Mitchell missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mitchell takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Shiba felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Shiba blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mitchell. #T4#
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.
Shiba is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mitchell's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mitchell's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mitchell avoids the strikes from Shiba.
Travis Mitchell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shiba struggling to land strikes to the head as Mitchell covers up.
Shiba trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Mitchell breaks Shiba's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Mitchell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shiba wants to sweep but no luck.
Mitchell trying to control but Shiba is working from the bottom.
Mitchell working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Shiba's head.
Mitchell content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mitchell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tsukune Shiba will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Travis Mitchell's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Mitchell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shiba.
Shiba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mitchell was well out of range. Poor timing from Shiba.
Mitchell feinted with a counter takedown.
Shiba walks into a left hand.
Mitchell tries to land a front kick but Shiba steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shiba.#CL2#
Shiba fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mitchell, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Shiba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shiba bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shiba takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiba looks to score with a jab to the body but Mitchell is just out of range.
Shiba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shiba let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mitchell throws a wild body kick that Shiba sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Mitchell looks to throw a body kick
and Shiba counters with a nice body shot.
Mitchell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shiba looks to score with a jab to the body but Mitchell is just out of range.
Mitchell moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mitchell blocks a jab.
Shiba takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mitchell looks to land a left hand but Shiba moved out of range nicely.
Mitchell misses with a body shot.
Mitchell works the jab nicely.
Mitchell throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shiba.
Mitchell lands an overhand right.
Shiba throws a hook but Mitchell avoids it easily.#T2#
Mitchell throws a hook to the side of Shiba's head but Shiba sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shiba has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shiba ducks right into an uppercut from Mitchell.
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 swing and a miss from Shiba.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mitchell.
Mitchell lands a lovely overhand right.
Mitchell falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shiba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shiba misses with a body shot.
Mitchell listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mitchell misses with a wild body shot.
Shiba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mitchell was well out of range. Poor timing from Shiba.#T3#
Mitchell with a nice cross.
Mitchell is looking to clinch.
Mitchell stalks Shiba and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Shiba's face. Shiba staggers backwards, shaken.
Mitchell tries to clinch
and Shiba counters with a straight right hand.
Shiba takes a swing at Mitchell's ribcage but misses.
Mitchell throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mitchell tries to clinch up
and Shiba counters with a nice uppercut.
Shiba moves out of range as Mitchell strikes.
An inside leg kick from Mitchell misses. #T4#
Shiba takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shiba tries to clinch but Mitchell moves out of range.
Shiba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mitchell.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shiba blocks a head kick by Mitchell.
Shiba throws out a counter right but Mitchell avoids it with no problem.
Shiba lands a really nice looking cross but Mitchell seems unphased.
Mitchell darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shiba scores with a shot to the body.
Shiba misses with an uppercut. Mitchell saw that one coming.
Mitchell throws a sloppy body shot
and Shiba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mitchell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mitchell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shiba moves away.
Shiba lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.

And that's the end of the fight!
Travis Mitchell showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mitchell 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 Topper Green scores the fight 30:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Travis Mitchell!
After winning the bout, Travis Mitchell thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Tsukune Shiba stepped up to the mic, saying 'If anything, you know, I think losing makes me even more motivated.'.

Event: TAFC: Fernando v Navarro II
Date: May 04, 2019

#R1#
Shiba looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bunyasarn is fending him off so far but Shiba persists. Nope, Bunyasarn circles away and we're back to standing.
Shiba is looking to clinch but Bunyasarn is avoiding it.
A clash of legs there as Shiba blocks the low kick.
Bunyasarn lands a nice shot to the body.
Shiba walks into a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Tsukune Shiba has been cut.
Shiba rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bunyasarn counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bunyasarn lands with a nice body kick.
Shiba is breathing heavily.
Bunyasarn lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bunyasarn uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bunyasarn ducks right into an uppercut from Shiba.
Bunyasarn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bunyasarn scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shiba in his tracks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bunyasarn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Some wild striking there from Shiba.
Bunyasarn connects with a nice looking jab. #T1#
Bunyasarn connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shiba. Shiba circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#KD2#
Bunyasarn cracks Shiba with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Bunyasarn has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Shiba to stand back up!#ROC2#
Shiba is rocked!
Shiba sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ananada Bunyasarn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bunyasarn misses with an uppercut.
Bunyasarn throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Shiba has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rokugan in the buildup to the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shiba takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bunyasarn scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bunyasarn feints and then cracks Shiba's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shiba down.
An inside leg kick lands from Bunyasarn.
Shiba throws a lazy right hand but Bunyasarn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shiba throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bunyasarn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bunyasarn!
Bunyasarn tries a head kick but it misses. #T2##KD2#
Bunyasarn drops Shiba with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Shiba looks back up at him and smiles so Bunyasarn waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh Shiba is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bunyasarn plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Shiba to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Shiba just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ananada Bunyasarn!
Ananada Bunyasarn gave a mention to Groove Gear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Tsukune Shiba was interviewed post fight and said 'If anything, you know, I think losing makes me even more motivated.'.

Event: TAFC: Navarro v Fernando
Date: Apr 06, 2019

#R1#
Nice shot lands for Bolleke.
Shiba just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Bolleke gets a clinch.
Bolleke lands a right hand.
Bolleke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bolleke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bolleke lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shiba backwards.
Bolleke tries for a takedown but Shiba manages to get underhooks. #TD2#
Shiba ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Shiba no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bolleke looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shiba wants to sweep here but Bolleke controlling him for the moment.
Shiba is still trying to improve position.
Bolleke working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Shiba's head.
Bolleke lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Shiba looking for a sweep. Not yet Shiba, not yet.
Bolleke looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shiba is on top in guard. #REVB#
Bolleke looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bolleke is on top in guard. #REVR#
Bolleke cracks Shiba with a solid left hand.
Shiba looking for a sweep. Not yet Shiba, not yet.
Bolleke passes Shiba's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2#
Shiba is trying to control but can't.
Bolleke takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Shiba is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bolleke scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bolleke missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Shiba is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bolleke trying to control from half guard but Shiba is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bolleke passes to full mount!
Bolleke controlling his opponent.
Bolleke is landing with some decent strikes but Shiba is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T3#
Shiba is looking to get to half guard.
Shiba really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bolleke. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shiba tries to hold on but Bolleke pushes him away.
Shiba keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Shiba felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Bolleke lands a nice shot to the head.
Bolleke 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.
Shiba is bucking up trying to escape but Bolleke cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Bolleke breaks from Shiba's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Bolleke with the ground and pound from mount. #SUB#
Bolleke is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Shiba is surviving well by controlling Bolleke's body position as best he can. #T4#
Shiba is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bolleke is landing with some decent strikes but Shiba is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Bolleke is working for a guillotine from mount but Shiba frees his head quite easily.
Bolleke cracks Shiba with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Bolleke prevents Shiba from getting the reversal.
Bolleke is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bolleke scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Shiba?
Bolleke with good strikes from the mount here!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shiba can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bolleke landing strikes from the mount and Shiba is in trouble! #ROC#
Shiba is rocked!
Bolleke lands with some strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Bolleke dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##KD#
Bolleke drops Shiba with a big left hand and mounts him. Shiba is in big trouble!
Thomas Bolleke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bolleke looking to control but Shiba is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Shiba wants to hold on but Bolleke pushes him away.
Bolleke with the ground and pound from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bolleke sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bolleke is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Shiba can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Bolleke working the ground and pound effectively.
Bolleke trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Shiba is bucking up trying to escape but Bolleke cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T1#
Bolleke is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Shiba can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Bolleke lands with some strikes.
Bolleke connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Shiba is still in real trouble! Can Bolleke finish him?
Bolleke fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bolleke postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Shiba is out cold - huge knockout for Bolleke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Thomas Bolleke!
An out of breath Thomas Bolleke thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Tsukune Shiba was interviewed post fight and said 'If anything, you know, I think losing makes me even more motivated.'.

Event: TAFC: Mark v Ispa
Date: Mar 23, 2019

#R1#
Tama Ginty scores with a jab.
Conrad Tama Ginty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shiba throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shiba connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shiba sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Shiba takes one to the chin there.
Shiba takes one to the chin there.
Tama Ginty throws a big shot that misses.
Shiba 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.
Tama Ginty throws a hook to the side of Shiba's head but Shiba sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tama Ginty waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shiba.
Tama Ginty tries a low kick but Shiba avoids it.
Tama Ginty ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Both fighters circling a little - Tama Ginty finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Shiba walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tama Ginty.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tama Ginty lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shiba takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tama Ginty connects with a body shot.
Tama Ginty keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T1#
Shiba works Tama Ginty's body with a nice hook.
Tama Ginty fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shiba manages to avoid it.
Tama Ginty looks to land a left hand but Shiba moved out of range nicely.
Tama Ginty scores with a push kick.
Shiba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab lands there for Tama Ginty.
Shiba misses with a looping right.
Tama Ginty throws the kick towards the body but Shiba avoids it.
Tama Ginty ducks under a wild hook from Shiba.
Tama Ginty throws a quick inside leg kick.
Conrad Tama Ginty is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shiba throws a jab when Tama Ginty was well out of range.
A shot to the body from Tama Ginty misses
and Shiba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice body kick there by Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shiba on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tama Ginty throws a jab but it's blocked by Shiba. #T2#
Shiba looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Shiba takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tama Ginty scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shiba doesn't seem bothered though.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tama Ginty.
Shiba misses with an uppercut.
Tama Ginty pushes Shiba away with a front kick.
Shiba shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tama Ginty as he avoids it easily.
Tama Ginty throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looks like Tama Ginty has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Tama Ginty's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shiba under the eye.
Shiba shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Conrad Tama Ginty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tsukune Shiba.
Shiba throws a looping overhand right but Tama Ginty ducks down to avoid it.
Tama Ginty tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shiba was well out of range. Poor timing from Tama Ginty.
Shiba misses with the combination. #T3#
Tama Ginty throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tama Ginty scoring well with a low kick there. #TD2#
Shiba drives through with a takedown into Tama Ginty's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Tama Ginty has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tama Ginty 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#
Tama Ginty slows the pace down in half guard.
Tama Ginty has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Shiba tries to get to full guard but Tama Ginty has control of the leg.
Tama Ginty perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Tama Ginty.
Shiba trying to hold on to Tama Ginty's head to control him but Tama Ginty postures up.
Tama Ginty with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conrad Tama Ginty dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Shiba misses with an uppercut. Tama Ginty saw that one coming.
Shiba moves out of range of the body kick from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Tama Ginty.
Shiba lunges at Tama Ginty with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tama Ginty's hand.
Tama Ginty works the jab nicely.
Shiba keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Shiba takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shiba throws a sloppy body shot
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Tama Ginty counters with a good low kick that Shiba was not able to check.
Tama Ginty moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shiba looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tama Ginty throws a leg kick but Shiba sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tama Ginty takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Tama Ginty. Shiba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tama Ginty throws a front kick aimed at Shiba's knee but Shiba avoids it well. #T1#
Shiba gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tama Ginty cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Conrad Tama Ginty is winning the standup battle so far.
Good exchange - Tama Ginty coming out on top.
Shiba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tama Ginty sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shiba moves out of range of the body kick.
Shiba 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.
Shiba takes one to the chin there.
Tama Ginty lands a slapping body shot.
Shiba tries to move into range but Tama Ginty moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tama Ginty with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice cross by Tama Ginty.
Shiba looks to throw the jab but Tama Ginty is out of range.
Tama Ginty throws a push kick but Shiba slaps the foot to one side.
Tama Ginty swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shiba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tama Ginty feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shiba's calf.#T2#
Tama Ginty paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shiba has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty throws a jab when Shiba was well out of range.
Tama Ginty misses with a body kick.
Shiba takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Tama Ginty thows a left - swing and a miss!
A cross from Tama Ginty lands.#CL#
Tama Ginty clinches with his opponent. #TD2#
Shiba jumps guard.
Tama Ginty wants to pass the guard but Shiba is keeping the position.
Shiba looking for a sweep. Not yet Shiba, not yet.
Tama Ginty forces his way into half guard.
Shiba wants to improve his position but Tama Ginty is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Tama Ginty stalling.
Tama Ginty continues to stall.
Shiba throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Tama Ginty controlling the action here.
Tama Ginty looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shiba is trying to control but can't.
Tama Ginty seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Shiba 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.
Tama Ginty connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shiba's hands.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Shiba drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tama Ginty defends it well.
Shiba on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tama Ginty. Tama Ginty obviously looking to wear him down.
Shiba throws out a loose jab but Tama Ginty uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tama Ginty misses the jab.
Shiba let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Shiba keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tama Ginty.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conrad Tama Ginty dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Shiba has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tama Ginty.
Shiba missing with a left hand there. Tama Ginty was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tama Ginty dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shiba. That did some damage!
Shiba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tama Ginty was well out of range. Poor timing from Shiba.
Tama Ginty with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tama Ginty changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shiba swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tama Ginty buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tama Ginty bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A solid body kick from Tama Ginty.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tama Ginty.
Shiba throws a lazy right hand but Tama Ginty sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shiba staying out of range there.
Tama Ginty dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tama Ginty throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
Shiba takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shiba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tama Ginty moves away.
Tama Ginty is looking to counter punch.
Tama Ginty throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shiba looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tama Ginty scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tama Ginty keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shiba misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tama Ginty jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Shiba's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tama Ginty connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shiba scrambles back to his feet.
Shiba takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A slow jab from Shiba misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from Tama Ginty misses the target.
Shiba lands with an uppercut that bounces Tama Ginty off the cage and back into range.
Tama Ginty fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shiba.
Tama Ginty looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T2#
Shiba takes a swing at Tama Ginty's ribcage but misses.
Tama Ginty ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tama Ginty lands a nice hook to Shiba's body. Shiba takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shiba throws an overhand right that lands on Tama Ginty's shoulder, as Tama Ginty tries to avoid the shot.
Tama Ginty throws a quick counter kick to the body but Shiba avoids it.
Tama Ginty misses with a body kick.
Shiba's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tama Ginty turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tama Ginty misses with a kick to the body.
Tama Ginty pushes Shiba away with a front kick.
The fighters circling - Tama Ginty throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tama Ginty lands a jab to Shiba's midsection.
Tama Ginty lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tama Ginty throws a looping overhand right but Shiba ducks down to avoid it.
Tama Ginty throws a series of punches but Shiba moves out of range.
Shiba throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Tama Ginty tries to close the distance and clinch but Shiba swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shiba doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tama Ginty lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tama Ginty takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A good leg kick by Tama Ginty.
A telegraphed right hand from Shiba misses the target.
Tama Ginty looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tama Ginty is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A left lands for Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shiba's hands.
Tama Ginty throws a looping overhand right but Shiba ducks down to avoid it.
Shiba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tama Ginty scores with a push kick.
Shiba has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shiba there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tama Ginty fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shiba misses with a hook.
A punch lands to the side of Shiba 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice jab there from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty drops his hands momentarily and Shiba takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tama Ginty misses with a right hand
and Shiba counters with a stiff right hand.
No luck for Shiba with that takedown attempt.
Tama Ginty gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Shiba counter with a right hand.
Tama Ginty throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Shiba with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tama Ginty to score with a decent uppercut.
Tama Ginty keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tama Ginty fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shiba manages to avoid it.
Shiba has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tama Ginty's corner calls for a 1-2. Tama Ginty obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tama Ginty throws out a loose jab but Shiba uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conrad Tama Ginty clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Tama Ginty throws an off balance right hand
and Shiba counters with a stiff right hand.
Tama Ginty scores with a nice body kick.
Tama Ginty delivers a nice body kick.
Tama Ginty lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Shiba lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice body kick there by Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty cracks Shiba with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shiba throws a body punch but Tama Ginty moves out of range.
Shiba looks for a takedown but Tama Ginty sprawls well.
Tama Ginty uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shiba.
Tama Ginty throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tama Ginty throws a head kick that misses.
Shiba feints the counter takedown.
Tama Ginty misses with a hook. Shiba ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Shiba looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Shiba is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Shiba throws a jab but it's blocked by Tama Ginty.
Shiba throws a lazy right hand but Tama Ginty sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tama Ginty is looking to counter with a body kick.
Tama Ginty wants to clinch.
Shiba rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tama Ginty counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shiba thinking.
Shiba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tama Ginty.
A big right from Tama Ginty misses.
Shiba throws a looping overhand right but Tama Ginty ducks down to avoid it.
Tama Ginty circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tama Ginty counters with a nice body kick. #T2#
Tama Ginty tries to clinch but Shiba moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Tama Ginty.
Nice jab there from Tama Ginty.
Shiba takes one to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Tama Ginty throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shiba scores with a nice right hand. #CL#
Tama Ginty has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shiba tries to pull guard but Tama Ginty holds him up against the cage and eventually Shiba drops back down to his feet.
Conrad Tama Ginty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tsukune Shiba.
A right hook to the body lands for Tama Ginty.
Nice body punch from Tama Ginty.
Shiba tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tama Ginty just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tama Ginty misses with a punch to the body.
Tama Ginty prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tama Ginty lands a hook that snaps the head of Shiba backwards. #T3#
Tama Ginty tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shiba's elbow.
Tama Ginty working aggressively here.
Tama Ginty lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tama Ginty misses with some punches.
Tama Ginty throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shibas head.
Tama Ginty lands an uppercut.
Shiba has Tama Ginty pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tama Ginty manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shiba drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tama Ginty gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tama Ginty scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tama Ginty swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shiba fails to pull guard.
Shiba drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short left from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Shiba has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tama Ginty is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tama Ginty is pressed up against the cage. Shiba has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tama Ginty down to the mat. Tama Ginty avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tama Ginty scores with a jab to the head.
Tama Ginty works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tama Ginty lands a really nice looking cross but Shiba seems unphased.
Tama Ginty feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shibas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tama Ginty tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tama Ginty scores with a decent looking hook.
Shiba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tama Ginty moves away.
Shiba takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tama Ginty with a hook.
Tama Ginty goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And Shiba tries to counter it with a takedown but Tama Ginty pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Shiba misses with a body shot
and Tama Ginty counters with a nice uppercut.
Shiba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conrad Tama Ginty had his way with Tsukune Shiba in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Shiba misses with a right hand
and Tama Ginty counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shiba looks to land a left hand but Tama Ginty moved out of range nicely.
Tama Ginty lands with a cross.
Tama Ginty misses with a body kick.
Shiba keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Shiba takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shiba takes a swing at Tama Ginty's ribcage but misses.
Tama Ginty is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shiba can do to turn this around?
Shiba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shiba drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tama Ginty defends it well.
Tama Ginty is looking to land body kicks.
Shiba looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tama Ginty lands with a hook. Shiba tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiba blocks a head kick by Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty throws a hook but Shiba blocks it.
Tama Ginty swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shiba takes one to the chin there.#T1#
Tama Ginty works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tama Ginty blocks a jab.
Tama Ginty appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tama Ginty scores with a leg kick.
Shiba misses with a takedown
and Tama Ginty connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shiba takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Shiba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tama Ginty moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shiba. Tama Ginty does a little dance to reset his feet.
A cross from Tama Ginty lands.
Tama Ginty tries to land a leg kick but Shiba saw it coming and moves away.
Tama Ginty scores with a body shot.
Shiba on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tama Ginty. Tama Ginty obviously looking to wear him down.
Shiba dips to his left and cracks Tama Ginty with an uppercut!#T2#
Shiba throws a looping overhand right but Tama Ginty ducks down to avoid it.
Tama Ginty scores with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tama Ginty throws a looping overhand right but Shiba ducks down to avoid it.
Tama Ginty keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shiba.
Shiba tries to move into range but Tama Ginty moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shiba misses with an uppercut
and Tama Ginty counters with a low kick, right behind Shiba 's knee.
Tama Ginty missing with a left hand there. Shiba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tama Ginty throws a hook but Shiba avoids it easily.
Shiba tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tama Ginty ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tama Ginty tries to land a front kick but Shiba steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T3#
Tama Ginty missing with a left hand there. Shiba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shiba looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tama Ginty looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tama Ginty misses with a hook.
Tama Ginty comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shiba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tama Ginty.
Shiba on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tama Ginty missing with a left hand there. Shiba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tama Ginty slips a jab from Shiba.
Tama Ginty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shiba.
Shiba misses with a body kick.
Tama Ginty looks to score with a jab to the body but Shiba is just out of range.
Tama Ginty lands a lovely overhand right.
Tama Ginty misses with a body kick.
Tsukune Shiba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Tama Ginty misses with an uppercut.
Shiba lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tama Ginty at a distance.
Tama Ginty takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tama Ginty buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shiba misses with a looping left.
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!
Tama Ginty doesn't manage to clinch there - Shiba circles away.
Tama Ginty slips a jab from Shiba.
Tama Ginty blocks a jab.
Tama Ginty misses with a kick to the body
and Shiba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tama Ginty lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Shiba changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shiba fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tama Ginty looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Conrad Tama Ginty is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shiba missing with a left hand there. Tama Ginty was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 50:45
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conrad Tama Ginty!
Conrad Tama Ginty retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath Conrad Tama Ginty thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Tsukune Shiba was interviewed post fight and said 'If anything, you know, I think losing makes me even more motivated.'.

Event: TAFC: Navarro v Vieira
Date: Mar 16, 2019

#R1#
Borodach throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Borodach misses with a shot to the body
and Shiba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Aleksandr Borodach has been cut.
Borodach scores with a body shot.
Shiba throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Borodach tries to land a front kick but Shiba steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A nice leg kick lands there from Borodach.
Shiba keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Borodach.
Shiba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've been informed that Borodach 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.
Shiba scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shiba throws a looping overhand right but Borodach ducks down to avoid it.
Borodach tries to clinch but Shiba is having none of it.
Shiba feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Shiba blocks a jab.
Borodach lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Shiba takes a jab right on the kisser. #CUT2#
It looks like Tsukune Shiba has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Borodach uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shiba has time to react.
Aleksandr Borodach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decent striking displayed by Shiba there.
Borodach throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T1#
Shiba blocks a head kick by Borodach.
Shiba has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Borodach finds it's way round the side to connect with Shiba's head.
Borodach lands a nice looking kick to the body. Shiba takes a step back to recover.
Borodach tries to clinch up but Shiba circles away and keeps his distance.
Shiba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Borodach throws a hook but Shiba avoids it easily.
Shiba swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Borodach.
Shiba half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2#
Borodach pushes Shiba up against the cage in a clinch.
Borodach lands a damaging elbow.
Borodach tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Borodach lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Borodach is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Shiba looking for a takedown.
Shiba has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Borodach avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Shiba has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Borodach avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tsukune Shiba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shiba has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD#
Shiba jumps guard. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shiba wants to hit a switch here but Borodach passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Shiba there!
Borodach sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Shiba manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Shiba tries to roll over but Borodach keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Borodach in particular looking to stall.#T3#
Borodach works his way into side control.
Borodach trying to control the action but Shiba is working from the bottom.
Shiba is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Shiba on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shiba tries to get out of the position.
Shiba is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shiba is not content to let Borodach control the position.
Shiba is looking for a sweep.
Borodach working away.
Shiba tries to buck Borodach off but Borodach is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksandr Borodach dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Borodach moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Borodach throws out a loose jab but Shiba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Borodach lands a jab-cross combination.
Borodach throws a lazy right hand but Shiba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Borodach stuns Shiba with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Borodach scores with a decent looking hook.
Borodach misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shiba throws a quick counter kick to the body but Borodach avoids it.
Borodach connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shiba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shiba on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Borodach walks into a jab.
Borodach throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Borodach lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shiba circles away quickly and effectively.
Shiba throws a body shot but no joy.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Borodach.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Borodach throws a half hearted mid kick.#T1#
Shiba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Borodach throws a jab when Shiba was well out of range.
A jab lands there for Borodach.
Shiba moves out of range of the body kick.
Borodach scores with a nice strike.
A clash of legs there as Shiba blocks the low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Borodach.
Borodach is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Shiba wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Borodach jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Borodach.
Borodach misses with the combination.
Shiba is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T2##TD#
Shiba closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Borodach did well to prevent Shiba getting side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shiba lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Borodach is trying to control but can't.
Borodach keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Shiba is thwarting Borodach's attempts to control the position.
Shiba not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Borodach is staying active underneath Shiba, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Borodach wants to get back to full guard.
Shiba missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Borodach is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Shiba scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tsukune Shiba overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Borodach trying to control here.
Shiba throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Shiba thows a huge punch but Borodach dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shiba slips a nice elbow through Borodach's hands, connecting with Borodach's forehead.
Borodach has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shiba thows a huge punch but Borodach dodges it nicely.
Borodach is trying to control but can't.
Shiba thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Borodach preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Borodach blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shiba. #T4#
Shiba thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Borodach's head.
Shiba lands with a punch from half guard.
Shiba seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Borodach does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shiba 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.
Shiba sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Borodach defending well though.
Shiba wants to free his trapped foot but Borodach is holding on for dear life with his legs. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Shiba slips a jab and a cross from Borodach.
Borodach paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A nice leg kick lands there from Borodach. #KD#
Shiba drops Borodach with a beautiful combination! Borodach stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Shiba is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Borodach is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shiba flashes Borodach a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Borodach's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Borodach crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Shiba punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tsukune Shiba!
Tsukune Shiba seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: TAFC: De Barros v Weechar'san
Date: Feb 23, 2019

#R1#
Menezes fails with the takedown.
Menezes closes the distance but Shiba moves to the side
and Shiba counters with a nice uppercut.
Menezes slips under a jab from Shiba.
Menezes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shiba.
Menezes misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Shiba to counter with a crisp jab.
Shiba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shiba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Menezes moves away.
Menezes tries to counter with a takedown but Shiba is quick to defend against it.
Menezes misses with a takedown attempt - Shiba sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Menezes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menezes shoots in but Shiba avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It seemed like Shiba was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shiba throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Menezes pushes Shiba up against the cage in a clinch.#T1##BC2#
Shiba breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Menezes shoots in looking for a takedown but Shiba manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Menezes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A jab from Menezes finds it's way through Shiba's defenses.
Menezes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shiba thows a left - swing and a miss!
Menezes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shiba paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A jab from Shiba misses.
Arthur Menezes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Menezes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Menezes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shiba defends well and Menezes ends up having to push Shiba into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Menezes drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Shiba keeping moving, preventing Menezes from controlling successfully.
Shiba 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.
Menezes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Shiba is pulling down on Menezes's head. It's preventing any offense from Menezes, at least for the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shiba can do anything to dispel that myth.
Menezes stops Shiba from standing up.
Shiba wants to sweep but no luck.
Shiba keeping moving, preventing Menezes from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Menezes 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.
Menezes stops Shiba from standing up.
Shiba seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Menezes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shiba doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Shiba misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD#
Menezes changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Shiba looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Shiba wants to control but Menezes postures up.
Menezes tries to move to mount but Shiba blocks the move with his legs. #SUB#
Menezes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shiba is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Menezes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Menezes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Menezes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Shiba, who protects the arm well.
Shiba is not content to let Menezes control the position. #T4#
Shiba wants to control but Menezes postures up.#SUB#
Menezes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shiba knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Menezes advances to mount.
Shiba stops Menezes from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Shiba really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Menezes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shiba can't escape the position.
Menezes is looking to work his way around to Shiba's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #SUB#
Menezes is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Shiba can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tsukune Shiba will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Menezes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Menezes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Menezes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Menezes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shiba avoids it really well and circles away.
Menezes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiba on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Menezes closes the distance and clinches up with Shiba, looking for a takedown. Menezes pushes Shiba against the cage but Shiba circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Menezes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Menezes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Menezes shoots in looking for a takedown but Shiba manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Menezes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Shiba looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big left from Menezes misses.
Menezes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Menezes shoots in looking for a takedown. Shiba tries to sprawl out of it but Menezes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shiba manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Menezes shoots and misses
and Shiba counters with a nice uppercut.
Menezes wants to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shiba. Menezes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Menezes attempts a counter takedown but Shiba avoids it well and moves away.
Menezes misses with a takedown
and Shiba counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Menezes thinking.
Menezes moves away from the strike by Shiba.
Shiba throws the left hand but Menezes avoids the punch easily.
Shiba throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Menezes slips under a jab from Shiba.
Menezes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shiba but Shiba pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Menezes tries to clinch but Shiba is having none of it.
Shiba doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Menezes throws a hook but Shiba avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shiba! But no joy.
Shiba lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Menezes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shiba pinned against the cage. Shiba gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Shiba tries to sprawl but Menezes drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Shiba makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T3#
Shiba has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shiba moves out of range of the strikes.
Shiba thows a left - swing and a miss!
Menezes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shiba avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Menezes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shiba swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shiba cracks Menezes with a good jab.
Menezes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Menezes scores with a jab to the head.
Menezes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shiba.
Menezes tries to counter with a takedown but Shiba is quick to defend against it.
Shiba scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Menezes doesn't seem bothered though.
Shiba displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Menezes.
Shiba ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Menezes. Shiba does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shiba. Menezes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shiba staying out of range there.
Menezes slips under a jab.#TD#
Menezes scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Menezes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shiba sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Menezes seems to be working for a kimura but Shiba defends the submission attempt.
Menezes prevents Shiba from standing back up.
Arthur Menezes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shiba wants to control but Menezes is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Menezes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shiba is just riding it out for now. Menezes eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tsukune Shiba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Shiba throws a body punch but Menezes moves out of range. #CL#
Menezes clinches with his opponent.
Shiba gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Menezes.
Shiba lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shiba throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Menezess head.
Menezes is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shiba to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Shiba breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Menezes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Menezes moves in looking to clinch but Shiba pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiba misses the shot to the body.
Menezes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shiba.
Shiba takes a jab right on the kisser.
Menezes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shiba.#T1#
Menezes is looking to clinch but Shiba is avoiding it.
Menezes ducks under a wild hook from Shiba.
A slow jab from Shiba misses its intended target.
Shiba takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Menezes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shiba counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Menezes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shiba misses with a body shot.
Menezes shoots and misses
and Shiba counters with a stiff right hand.
Menezes shoots in for a takedown but Shiba shows good takedown defense.
Shiba stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Menezes throws a head kick but Shiba moves out of range.
Shiba appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Menezes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shiba appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Menezes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shiba finds it's way round the side to connect with Menezes's head. #T2#
Shiba displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Menezes.
Menezes misses with a takedown attempt - Shiba sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tsukune Shiba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shiba throws a body shot but no joy.
Menezes slips a straight right by Shiba.
Menezes goes for a double leg but Shiba avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shiba continues to drive forward.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shiba looks to land a left hand but Menezes moved out of range nicely.
Menezes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shiba as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Menezes clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Shiba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Menezes shoots in for a takedown but Shiba shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shiba scores with a jab.#T3##CL2#
Shiba moves into the clinch.
Menezes holding his opponent close, against the cage. #BC2#
Shiba breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Menezes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC2#
Shiba breaks from the clinch.
Shiba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shiba walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Menezes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shiba.
Menezes appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Menezes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shiba.
Shiba looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shiba scores with a hook to the body. Menezes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shiba keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tsukune Shiba is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Menezes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shiba counters with a stiff right hand.
A slow jab from Shiba misses its intended target.
Menezes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shiba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Menezes.
Menezes tries to clinch up
and Shiba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shiba connects with a crisp jab.
Nice sprawl there from Shiba as Menezes shoots in.
Shiba bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Arthur Menezes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Menezes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tsukune Shiba comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shiba 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tsukune Shiba!
Tsukune Shiba decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: TAFC: Biffs & Brawls 3
Date: Jan 27, 2019

#R1#
Flannerry slips under a jab from Shiba.#CL2#
Shiba pushes Flannerry up against the cage in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Flannerry.
Shiba can't find room to land a body shot as Flannerry controls the action.
Shiba misses with a punch on the inside.
Flannerry wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shiba has him pressed against the cage.
Flannerry misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Flannerry has had enough of the clinch but Shiba keeps him there for the moment.
Flannerry blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Flannerry has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Flannerry pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Shiba gets a clinch.
Flannerry is trying to force a seperation but Shiba has the dominant position.
Shiba lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Shiba. #T1#
Shiba tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Shiba.
Flannerry is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shiba lands a left hand that snaps the head of Flannerry backwards.
Flannerry blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shiba tries a body shot but Flannerry blocks it.
Flannerry tries to break the clinch but Shiba is controlling the position.
Shiba throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shiba scores with a hook to the body.
Shiba lands a left hand that snaps the head of Flannerry backwards.
Flannerry lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shiba working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shiba tries to throw a body punch but Flannerry avoids it by throwing Shiba back against the cage. #T2#
Flannerry avoiding damage as Shiba throws knees to the body.
Shiba stalls.
Shiba can't find room to land a body shot as Flannerry controls the action.
Shiba keeps control of Flannerry as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Shiba tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shiba misses with some punches.
Shiba misses with a punch on the inside.
Shiba misses with a punch on the inside.
Shiba struggles to land a body shot inside as Flannerry controls his hands.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shiba as Flannerry tries to tie him up.
Shiba makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Shiba has a couple of punches blocked by Flannerry.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Flannerry.
Shiba lands with a left to the head.
Shiba scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shiba tries to throw a body punch but Flannerry avoids it by throwing Shiba back against the cage.
Shiba fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Flannerry has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shiba fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shiba working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shiba blocking some punches.
Flannerry tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Flannerry fails to land.
Shiba keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Flannerry's efforts to push away.#T4#
A hook to the body from Shiba.
Shiba lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Flannerry breaks the clinch.
Shiba lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shiba just misses with a punch to the body.
Shiba slips a straight right by Flannerry.
Shiba misses with a hook. Flannerry ducked under it nicely.
Shiba takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shiba misses with a lunging right hand
and Flannerry counters with a right hand to the body.
A big right from Flannerry misses.
Flannerry takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Flannerry on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Mickey Flannerry has been cut.
Tsukune Shiba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shiba throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tsukune Shiba dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mickey Flannerry's cut.
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#
Flannerry lands with an overhand left.
Flannerry lands a lovely overhand right.
Flannerry avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Flannerry throwing a counter right hand but Shiba manages to avoid it.
Shiba misses the shot to the body.
Flannerry moves out of range as Shiba strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Flannerry on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shiba scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shiba just misses with a punch to the body.
We've been told by Flannerry's head coaches at Damage Inc. that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Shiba throws a hook but Flannerry avoids it easily.
Flannerry swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shiba scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Flannerry looks to throw the jab but Shiba is out of range.
Shiba feints a counter leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Flannerry, as that shot connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shiba takes a swing at Flannerry's ribcage but misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Shiba in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Shiba feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Flannerrys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Shiba misses the body punch
and Shiba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Nice uppercut there from Flannerry.
Shiba has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shiba tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Shiba has closed the distance and engaged Flannerry in a clinch.
Flannerry working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shiba misses with a body punch.
Shiba tries to throw a body punch but Flannerry avoids it by throwing Shiba back against the cage.
Shiba pushes Flannerry back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tsukune Shiba seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Flannerry tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shiba has a couple of punches blocked by Flannerry.
Flannerry taking a breather.
Shiba lands a shoulder strike.
Shiba goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Flannerry's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shiba makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shiba tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shiba lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shiba is working Flannerry over against the cage.
Shiba swings wildly with an uppercut but Flannerry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shiba tries a body shot but Flannerry blocks it.
Shiba swings wildly with an uppercut but Flannerry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Flannerry blocking some punches.
Shiba controlling the action here for a moment.
Shiba misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Flannerry's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Flannerry can't break the clinch.
Flannerry blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Flannerry tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Shiba.
Shiba lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good body shot from Shiba.
Shiba throws a punch but it's blocked by Flannerry.
Flannerry blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shiba can't find room to land a body shot as Flannerry controls the action.
Shiba blocks a body shot from Flannerry. #T4#
Shiba misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shiba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Flannerry wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Shiba working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Flannerry has a couple of punches blocked by Shiba.
Shiba throws a punch but it's blocked by Flannerry.
Shiba fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shiba scores with a shot to the side of Flannerry's head.
Shiba tries a body shot but Flannerry blocks it.
Shiba misses with a body punch.
Shiba swings wildly with an uppercut but Flannerry uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Flannerry breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tsukune Shiba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mickey Flannerry's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Flannerry misses with an uppercut.
Flannerry sets himself, and Shiba steps forward looking for the clinch! Flannerry avoids it this time.
Shiba wants to clinch
enabling Flannerry to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shiba. Flannerry does a little dance to reset his feet.
Flannerry throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shiba throws a poor cross that misses
and Flannerry counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shiba misses with a straight right.
Shiba misses with a leg kick
and Flannerry counters with a nice uppercut.
Shiba rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Flannerry connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shiba misses with a lunging right hand
and Shiba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big left from Flannerry misses.
Shiba connects with a good right hand that stumbles Flannerry. Flannerry circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Shiba has knocked Flannerry down with a huge combo! Shiba steps away and waves a wobbly Flannerry back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Flannerry is rocked!
Flannerry looks up at the clock. Bad move! Shiba lands a right hand from hell, dropping Flannerry. Shiba pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tsukune Shiba!
Tsukune Shiba thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SyFi - Aftermath 2
Date: Dec 30, 2018

#R1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Ragnaar.
Ragnaar digs a good body shot into Shiba's ribs.
Ragnaar scoring well with a low kick there.
Ragnaar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shiba scores with a hook.
Shiba looks to land a right hand but Ragnaar moved out of range.
Ragnaar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ragnaar has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shiba finds it's way round the side to connect with Ragnaar's head.
We've been told by Ragnaar's head coaches at Black City that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ragnaar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ragnaar throws a low kick, looking for Shiba's leg but Shiba calmly moves out of range.
Ragnaar misses the shot to the body.
Shiba circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ragnaar does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Shiba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ragnaar.
Ragnaar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shiba moves away.
A low kick from Ragnaar is predictable there
and Shiba counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ragnaar moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL#
Ragnaar gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
Shiba avoiding damage as Ragnaar throws knees to the body.
Ragnaar throws a punch but it's blocked by Shiba.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ragnaar.
Shiba wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ragnaar has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Shiba breaks the clinch.
Shiba takes one on the button.#CL#
Ragnaar moves into the clinch.
Ragnaar misses with the head strike.
Shiba is looking to break free of the clinch but Ragnaar has double underhooks.
Shiba wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ragnaar is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shiba is defending well for now.
Ragnaar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ragnaar missing with knees to the body.
Ragnaar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shiba avoids it.
Ragnaar using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #T2##BC2#
Shiba's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Ragnaar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ragnaar swings wildly with an uppercut but Shiba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ragnaar lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ragnaar using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ragnaar throws a punch but it's blocked by Shiba.
Ragnaar utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ragnaar trying to land knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A nice left hand lands by Ragnaar.
Ragnaar swings wildly with an uppercut but Shiba uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ragnaar.
Ragnaar blocks a body shot from Shiba.
Ragnaar missing with knees to the body.
Shiba wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ragnaar putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Shiba in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ragnaar throws a head punch that misses.
Shiba on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shiba misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ragnaar blocking some punches.
Ragnaar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ragnaar has Shiba pressed against the cage, preventing Shiba from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ragnaar trying to land knees to the body.
Ragnaar is trying to maintain a safe position but Shiba gets an underhook and turns Ragnaar into the cage.#T4#
Ragnaar trying to land knees to the body.
Ragnaar working Shiba over with knees to the body.
Shiba wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Shiba misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shiba takes a shot to the head.
Shiba has had enough of the clinch but Ragnaar keeps him there for the moment.
Ragnaar manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ragnaar throws a punch but it's blocked by Shiba.
Shiba avoiding damage as Ragnaar throws knees to the body.
Shiba has had enough of the clinch but Ragnaar keeps him there for the moment.
Ragnaar scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ragnaar keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shiba's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nils Ragnaar dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ragnaar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shiba.
Ragnaar scores with a leg kick.
Nils Ragnaar is winning the standup battle so far.
Shiba takes a swing at Ragnaar's ribcage but misses.
Shiba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ragnaar lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ragnaar motions for Shiba to come forward. Ragnaar throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ragnaar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shiba swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Shiba! #CUT2#
It looks like Nils Ragnaar has been cut.
Ragnaar lands the left hand.
The fighters circling - Shiba throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ragnaar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shiba swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ragnaar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shiba can do to turn this around?
Shiba needs to keep his hands up - Ragnaar had a free shot at his head there.
Shiba takes a swing at Ragnaar's ribcage but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Ragnaar gets a clinch.
Shiba doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Shiba.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Shiba managing to block the knees to the body from Ragnaar.
Shiba blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ragnaar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shiba blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shiba is trying to break free.
Shiba on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ragnaar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ragnaar tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ragnaar crunches a lovely knee into Shiba's ribcage.
Ragnaar landing knees to the body.
Shiba is breathing heavily.
Ragnaar tries to land knees in the clinch but Shiba avoids the damage to the body.
Ragnaar working Shiba over with knees to the body.
Ragnaar landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #T2#
Ragnaar crunches a lovely knee into Shiba's ribcage.
Nils Ragnaar has scored more points in the clinch so far.
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!
Ragnaar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shiba avoids it.
Ragnaar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ragnaar landing knees to the body.
Ragnaar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ragnaar lands with a right to the head.
Ragnaar gets through Shiba's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shiba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ragnaar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ragnaar dodges an elbow strike from Shiba.
Shiba misses with the head strike.
Shiba managing to block the knees to the body from Ragnaar.
Ragnaar is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T3#
Shiba can't break the clinch.
Shiba on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shiba wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ragnaar tries to land knees in the clinch but Shiba avoids the damage to the body.
A short right from Ragnaar.
Shiba has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shiba wants to break free but Ragnaar has control.
Ragnaar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shiba managing to block the knees to the body from Ragnaar.
Knees to the body from Ragnaar.
Shiba on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ragnaar has Shiba pressed against the cage. #T4#
Ragnaar trying to land knees to the body.
Ragnaar tries to stall but Shiba uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ragnaar tries a knee to the head but Shiba blocks it.
Shiba managing to block the knees to the body from Ragnaar.
Ragnaar lands a right hand.
Shiba throws a head punch that misses.
Shiba lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shiba blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ragnaar is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shiba is defending well for now.
Ragnaar has a couple of punches blocked by Shiba.
Shiba blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ragnaar is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shiba is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nils Ragnaar dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nils Ragnaar'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#
Ragnaar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shiba.
Shiba throws a body shot but no joy.
Ragnaar fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shiba has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ragnaar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ragnaar slips under a jab from Shiba.
Ragnaar scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shiba swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ragnaar.
Ragnaar throws a jab but it's blocked by Shiba.
Shiba throws a body shot but no joy.
Shiba cracks Ragnaar with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ragnaar.
Shiba's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnaar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ragnaar. That's going to slow Shiba down. #CL#
Ragnaar darts in and clinches Shiba up against the cage.
Shiba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Shiba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nils Ragnaar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Ragnaar cracks the inside of Shiba's front leg.
Shiba misses with a hook. Ragnaar ducked under it nicely.
Shiba throws a jab but it's blocked by Ragnaar.
Ragnaar lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shiba connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shiba checks a low kick from Ragnaar.
Shiba lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Shiba avoids the body shot from Ragnaar.
Ragnaar throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ragnaar throws a leg kick that misses.
Shiba throws a good cross that connects.
Shiba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ragnaar.
Ragnaar tries to counter by clinching up but Shiba breaks away and moves out of range.
Ragnaar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shiba at a distance. #KD2#
Shiba lands a big right hand that sends Ragnaar crashing to the mat! Shiba stays standing though and waves Ragnaar back to his feet!#ROC2#
Ragnaar is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ragnaar misses with a straight right.
Oh Ragnaar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ragnaar closes the distance looking to clinch
and Shiba makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Shiba is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Ragnaar flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Ragnaar is out cold! Shiba holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tsukune Shiba!
A relieved looking Tsukune Shiba thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SyFi 136
Date: Dec 02, 2018

#R1#
Some wild striking there from La Vellei.
A punch combination from La Vellei misses.
Shiba throws a big counter combination but La Vellei scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Decent striking displayed by La Vellei there.
La Vellei throws a jab but it's blocked by Shiba.
A little feinted left hand from Shiba on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A thudding body kick lands there by La Vellei!
Shiba lands a nice shot to the body.
La Vellei misses with a body shot
letting Shiba counter with a right hand.
Sloppy strikes from La Vellei. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Shiba wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
La Vellei throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
La Vellei shoots in looking for a takedown. Shiba tries to sprawl out of it but La Vellei keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shiba manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
La Vellei shoots and misses
and Shiba counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've been told by Shiba's head coaches at Rokugan that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Shiba stuffs the takedown attempt from La Vellei. La Vellei gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Shiba wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tsukune Shiba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Cristopher La Vellei.
La Vellei missing with a left hand there. Shiba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
La Vellei throws a hook to the side of Shiba's head but Shiba sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shiba lands a nice shot to the body.
La Vellei shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shiba as he avoids it easily.
That kick from La Vellei tenderised Shiba's leg. Shiba is trying to keep his angry face on.
La Vellei walks into a straight right hand from Shiba.
La Vellei is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
La Vellei misses with an uppercut. Shiba saw that one coming.
Shiba leaves La Vellei with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Shiba on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shiba fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
La Vellei tries for a takedown but Shiba circles away easily#KD#
and Shiba counters with a crisp one two that drops La Vellei! Shiba thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves La Vellei to his feet! La Vellei is in big trouble!
La Vellei 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.
La Vellei looks winded!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
La Vellei throws a shot from downtown. Shiba moves away and avoids it.
La Vellei throws a nice looking combination but Shiba bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#KD#
Shiba lands a big uppercut and La Vellei crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but La Vellei looks OK. Shiba waves La Vellei back to his feet!#ROC#
La Vellei is rocked!
La Vellei throws an overhand right that lands on Shiba's shoulder, as Shiba tries to avoid the shot.
La Vellei tries for a takedown but Shiba circles away easily#KD#
and Shiba counters with a nice right hand that sends La Vellei toppling to the canvas! La Vellei scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Shiba finish him?!
La Vellei is still on wobbly legs! Can Shiba finish him?
Shiba fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. La Vellei looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
La Vellei seems to have recovered his senses.#KD#
Shiba drops La Vellei with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but La Vellei looks back up at him and smiles so Shiba waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Shiba knocks out La Vellei with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Shiba before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Shiba picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tsukune Shiba!
A victorious Tsukune Shiba thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SyFi 128
Date: Nov 11, 2018

#R1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Marco. That's going to slow Shiba down.
Marco definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Marco avoids the body shot from Shiba.
Marco lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shiba circles away quickly and effectively.
Shiba wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shiba 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.
Marco misses with a hook.
Shiba just misses with a punch to the body.
Marco connects with a nice looking jab.
Marco throws a shot from downtown. Shiba moves away and avoids it.
Shiba checks a leg kick nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shiba! But no joy.
Marco feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shiba's calf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiba takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Marco throws a body kick that misses.
Marco chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Marco misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Marco takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT2#
It looks like Dennis Marco has been cut.
Shiba's corner calls for a 1-2. Shiba obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Shiba tries to move into range but Marco moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Marco walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shiba bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marco uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shiba.
Dennis Marco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shiba throws out a loose jab but Marco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marco went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A solid leg kick lands there for Marco.
Shiba misses the body punch
and Marco counters with a straight right hand.
Marco jabs Shiba right on the nose. Shiba blinks but takes it well.
Marco connects with a single shot there.
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!
Nice defenses there by Marco.
Shiba loads up on a big right hand but Marco slips the punch.#T2#
Marco looks to throw the jab but Shiba is out of range.
Shiba walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shiba throws a jab but it's blocked by Marco.
Marco tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Shiba releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Marco looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shiba throws a right hand that misses
and Marco counters with a slapping leg kick.
A low kick from Marco misses
and Shiba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marco ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shiba moves away.
Marco uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shiba.
Marco is looking to counter punch.
Marco displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shiba throws out the jab.
Shiba moves out of range of the body kick from Marco.
Nice jab there from Shiba. #CUT2#
Dennis Marco's cut is getting worse.#T3#
Marco takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Marco.
Marco scores with a leg kick.
Shiba wants to clinch.
Marco keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It appears Marco was looking to counter with a kick there.
Marco lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shiba's sensitive parts.
Shiba bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shiba's corner calls for a 1-2. Shiba obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #ROC2#
Marco is rocked!
Shiba closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Marco out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tsukune Shiba!
Tsukune Shiba thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SyFi 118
Date: Oct 20, 2018

#R1#
Shiba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Juluk was well out of range. Poor timing from Shiba.#TD2#
Shiba tries to sprawl but Juluk drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Shiba is refusing to be controlled, as Juluk sits in half guard.
Shiba is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Juluk is trying to control. Shiba wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Juluk tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Shiba.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiba tries to roll over but Juluk keeps him under control.#T1#
Juluk is trying to control the action in half guard but Shiba is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Juluk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Juluk closes the distance and clinches up with Shiba, looking for a takedown. Juluk pushes Shiba against the cage but Shiba circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shiba throws a big shot that misses.
Juluk shoots in looking for a takedown but Shiba manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Juluk's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Shiba appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Juluk is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shiba sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tsukune Shiba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ferdinand Juluk.
Shiba lands with a good body shot.
Tsukune Shiba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Juluk tries for a takedown but Shiba sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Shiba scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shiba misses with a body shot.
Juluk looks for a takedown but Shiba sprawls well.
Juluk is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2#
Shiba digs a good hook to Juluk's body.
Tsukune Shiba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Juluk throws a head kick but Shiba moves out of range.
Shiba throws a body shot but no joy.
Juluk walks into a left hand. #CUT#
It looks like Ferdinand Juluk has been cut.#CL#
Shiba clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shiba swings wildly with an uppercut but Juluk uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Shiba's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Juluk moves out of range as Shiba strikes.
Shiba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Juluk.
Good shot there by Shiba.
Juluk walks into a stiff left hand from Shiba.
Juluk fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Shiba is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3#
Juluk throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shiba's waist but Shiba gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Juluk off to one side.
Juluk gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Shiba gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tsukune Shiba!
A victorious Tsukune Shiba thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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