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Event:
Onslaught
Date: Oct 27, 2018 |
#R1##KD# Win lands a left and a right that send Shoemaker crashing to the mat, dazed. Win thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet! Win looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#KD# Win cracks Shoemaker with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Shoemaker looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Win finish him?
#ROC# Shoemaker is rocked! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Win darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Shoemaker's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Win before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gunna Win! During a confident post fight interview, Gunna Win thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. In defeat, Jordon Shoemaker stepped up to the mic, saying 'JAG 4 Lyfe'.
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Event:
Initiation II
Date: Oct 06, 2018 |
#R1# Hassan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Shoemaker throws a head kick that misses. Shoemaker throws a hook but Hassan blocks it. Hassan dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Hassan throws a series of punches but Shoemaker avoids them all with ease. Shoemaker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Shoemaker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hassan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Shoemaker wants to clinch up but Hassan keeps it at a distance. Shoemaker misses with a straight right. Nice uppercut lands for Shoemaker. That snapped Hassan's head back.
Shoemaker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hassan manages to avoid it. Shoemaker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Hassan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shoemaker. Shoemaker jabbing away but nothing is landing. Shoemaker moves out of range as Hassan strikes. Hassan looks to land a left hand but Shoemaker moved out of range nicely. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hassan slips a jab and a cross from Shoemaker.
Hassan lands a slapping body shot.
#T1# Shoemaker shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hassan eats them both and turns towards Shoemaker to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT# It looks like Ashraf Hassan has been cut. Hassan throws a jab when Shoemaker was well out of range. Shoemaker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hassan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Shoemaker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hassan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shoemaker.
#CL# Shoemaker has Hassan up against the cage in a clinch.
Hassan lands a shot to the body.#BC2# Hassan breaks from the clinch.
Hassan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hassan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shoemaker on the side of the head. Hassan throws a lazy right hand but Shoemaker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. We've been informed that Hassan 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. This has been an exciting period of action! Shoemaker moves out of range as Hassan strikes. A decent looking cross lands there for Hassan. Shoemaker throws a combination that misses and Hassan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2##TD# Hassan gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Shoemaker to score an easy takedown into full guard. Shoemaker landing with the ground and pound. Shoemaker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Shoemaker wants to control from the top but Hassan keeps moving. Hassan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shoemaker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Shoemaker controlling from the top position. Shoemaker trying to control but Hassan is working from the bottom. #T3# Shoemaker 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. Shoemaker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shoemaker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Shoemaker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Shoemaker won't allow Hassan to get back to his feet. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Hassan misses with a hook. Shoemaker ducked under it nicely. Shoemaker seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Hassan 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. A shot to the liver by Shoemaker. Beautiful body shot. Ashraf Hassan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Shoemaker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hassan throws out the jab. Shoemaker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hassan sprawls well. Hassan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shoemaker gets slowly back to his feet.#T4##TD# Shoemaker shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hassan is trying to defend but Shoemaker finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Shoemaker controlling the action here. Shoemaker not landing any meaningful shots this time. Shoemaker is looking to advance position but Hassan won't allow it. Shoemaker throwing shots but Hassan is blocking nicely. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ashraf Hassan will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Ashraf Hassan's cut. That's time! Shoemaker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2##TD# Shoemaker closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hassan's guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Shoemaker landing some decent shots from guard. Shoemaker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Shoemaker with a flurry of punches that miss. Shoemaker postures up in Hassan's guard and throws a big left but Hassan blocks it. Shoemaker distracts Hassan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Shoemaker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hassan works some decent striking defense from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Shoemaker with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shoemaker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Shoemaker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Jordon Shoemaker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Shoemaker with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1# Shoemaker wants to control from the top but Hassan keeps moving. Shoemaker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Hassan keeping moving, preventing Shoemaker from controlling successfully. Shoemaker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Shoemaker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hassan works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Hassan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shoemaker. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Shoemaker throws a low kick, looking for Hassan's leg but Hassan calmly moves out of range. Hassan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Hassan lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Shoemaker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hassan misses with an uppercut
and Shoemaker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. A lazy left from Hassan finds it's target.#CL# Shoemaker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Shoemaker throws a head punch that misses. A short right hand to the side of the head by Hassan. Shoemaker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hassan blocks an uppercut.
Shoemaker is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2# Hassan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hassan thows a left - swing and a miss! Shoemaker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T3# Hassan lands a jab to the head.
No joy there for Shoemaker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shoemaker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hassan finds it's way round the side to connect with Shoemaker's head. Hassan throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Shoemaker shoots and misses and Shoemaker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Ashraf Hassan seems to be getting the better of the standup. Shoemaker slips under a jab from Hassan. Hassan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shoemaker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Hassan misses with an uppercut
letting Shoemaker counter with a right hand. Shoemaker dodges the punch combination from Hassan.
Hassan throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Hassan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. This has been an exciting period of action! Shoemaker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hassan.
An attempted straight right counter from Shoemaker misses the target.#T4# Hassan avoids the body shot from Shoemaker.
Shoemaker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Jab from Shoemaker. Hassan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#ROC# Hassan is rocked! Shoemaker goes for a small jab and connects. Now Shoemaker goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Hassan stumbles back but Shoemaker runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Hassan to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Hassan will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jordon Shoemaker! Jordon Shoemaker seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Gladitorius Maximus II
Date: Sep 01, 2018 |
#R1# Verdi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Shoemaker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Verdi scrambles back to his feet. Shoemaker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Verdi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Shoemaker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Verdi's head backwards. Verdi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Shoemaker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Verdi counters with a nice kick to the body. A jab from Shoemaker does it's job there. Jordon Shoemaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD# Shoemaker shoots in and gets a takedown into Verdi's guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Shoemaker lands a couple of digs. Verdi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shoemaker. Shoemaker trying to control but Verdi is working from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Shoemaker landing with the ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1# Verdi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shoemaker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Shoemaker passes Verdi's left leg - he's now in half guard. Verdi looks winded! Shoemaker scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Shoemaker lands with a punch from half guard. Shoemaker lands strikes from half guard.#ROC# Verdi is rocked! Verdi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Verdi is still in real trouble! Can Shoemaker finish him? Shoemaker lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Verdi quite badly. Verdi pulls Shoemaker in close trying to recover. Shoemaker postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Verdi on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Verdi doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jordon Shoemaker! Jordon Shoemaker seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
JBL 3 Budo vs Dee
Date: Aug 04, 2018 |
#R1# Dark scores with a three punch combo!
Dark scores with a jab to the jaw. Shoemaker looks to land a left hand but Dark moved out of range nicely. Shoemaker walks into a jab. A combination from Shoemaker does no damage. Dark misses with a takedown attempt - Shoemaker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Shoemaker fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL# Shoemaker moves into the clinch. Shoemaker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Shoemaker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Shoemaker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Shoemaker lands a shoulder strike. #TD# Shoemaker has hold of one of Dark's legs. Dark is fighting the takedown attempt but Shoemaker gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Dark looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Dark keeping moving, preventing Shoemaker from controlling successfully. Shoemaker with a nice head shot there. Shoemaker scoring with some ground and pound. #T1# Shoemaker wants to control from the top but Dark keeps moving. Shoemaker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dark on the ground. Dark will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Dark avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Dark is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Shoemaker tries to free his leg and advance position but Dark is retaining full guard. Shoemaker lands a couple of decent looking shots. Shoemaker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Shoemaker works over Dark with some ground and pound from guard.#ROC# Dark is rocked! Shoemaker loads up on a big left hand. Dark felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Shoemaker looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Dark can't hide his disappointment, as Shoemaker celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jordon Shoemaker! An out of breath Jordon Shoemaker thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. Michael Dark was interviewed post fight and said 'Lets go again, right now!'.
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Event:
JBL 1 - Sedlacek vs Dada
Date: Jul 14, 2018 |
#R1# Budo lands a jab to Shoemaker's midsection. Budo blocks a leg kick. The crowd cheers as Budo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shoemaker doesn't seem phased though. Budo connects with a right hand. Shoemaker shakes it off. Budo lands with a cross. Shoemaker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Budo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL# Budo moves into the clinch.#BC2# Shoemaker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Jab, jab by Budo - just one landing. Nice body punch from Budo. Shoemaker has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shoemaker there as he acknowledges the shot. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Jab from Budo.#CL# Budo has closed the distance and engaged Shoemaker in a clinch.
Shoemaker controlling the action here for a moment.
Budo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Budo working some nice short punches in the clinch. Budo lands a hook to the side of the head. Shoemaker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Budo blocking some punches.
Budo stalling against the cage.
#T1# A nice left hand lands by Budo.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Budo. Budo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shoemaker backwards. Budo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Budo digs a right hand into Shoemaker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shoemaker's gas tank. Shoemaker looks winded! Budo avoiding damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Budo.
A shot in the inside from Budo. A shot in the inside from Budo. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Budo lands with a left to the head. Budo pressing his opponent against the cage. Budo lands with a light punch inside. #T2# Shoemaker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Budo blocking some punches.
Budo works on Shoemaker's body with a couple of short punches. Budo gets through Shoemaker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Budo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Budo lands a right hand. Budo lands with a light punch inside. Budo scores with a shot to the side of Shoemaker's head. Budo creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Shoemaker's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Shoemaker drops to his knees and Budo pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thay Budo! Thay Budo is the new light heavyweight champion! In his post fight interview, Thay Budo started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. Jordon Shoemaker was interviewed post fight and said 'JAG 4 Lyfe'.
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Event:
Indomitable Wills
Date: Jun 29, 2018 |
#R1# Shoemaker connects with a body shot that sends Kazakov's belly button to the back. Shoemaker throws a head kick but Kazakov moves out of range.
Kazakov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shoemaker as he avoids it easily. Kazakov looks winded! Kazakov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Kazakov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kazakov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Shoemaker misses with a two punch combination.
Shoemaker throws a right and a left that both miss. Kazakov swinging wildly here.
Shoemaker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Shoemaker connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Shoemaker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kazakov moves away.#T1##KD# Shoemaker cracks Kazakov with an uppercut from hell and Kazakov crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Shoemaker's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
#ROC# Kazakov is rocked! Shoemaker postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Kazakov covers up, he's hurt! Shoemaker keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Shoemaker and the ref steps in to end the fight! Shoemaker can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jordon Shoemaker! After winning the bout, Jordon Shoemaker thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Trials By Fire III
Date: Jun 09, 2018 |
#R1# Shoemaker blocks the body kick.
A swing and a miss from Shoemaker. Steve Jr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shoemaker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Shoemaker throws a counter combo. Shoemaker misses with a wild body shot. Shoemaker misses the jab. Shoemaker digs a good hook to Steve Jr's body.
Jordon Shoemaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Shoemaker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steve Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shoemaker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Shoemaker throws a big shot that misses. Steve Jr moves out of range as Shoemaker strikes. Steve Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Steve Jr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Steve Jr slips under a jab from Shoemaker. Steve Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shoemaker.
Steve Jr moves out of range as Shoemaker strikes.#T1# Steve Jr fails miserably with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Steve Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2# Shoemaker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2# Shoemaker gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Shoemaker takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Shoemaker working the head and body with strikes. Steve Jr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Shoemaker scores with a couple of nice shots. Steve Jr pushes Shoemaker off looking to stand but Shoemaker dives back in and keeps control.
Steve Jr on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Shoemaker landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Steve Jr trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Steve Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2# Shoemaker lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Shoemaker working the ground and pound effectively.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Shoemaker scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Steve Jr?
Steve Jr wants to hold on but Shoemaker pushes him away. Shoemaker fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#CUT2# It looks like Mark Steve Jr has been cut. Steve Jr is trying desperately to improve position. Steve Jr is breathing heavily. Shoemaker cracks Steve Jr with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Shoemaker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Shoemaker breaks from Steve Jr's wrist control and lands an elbow. Shoemaker raining down shots from the mount! Shoemaker punishing his opponent with strikes. #T3# Shoemaker working the ground and pound effectively.
Shoemaker lands a nice shot to the head. Shoemaker looking to control and managing it successfully. Shoemaker lands with some strikes.#SUB2# Shoemaker has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Steve Jr is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jordon Shoemaker! Our winner, Jordon Shoemaker, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 19, 2018 |
#R1##KD2# Oooooh!!! Shoemaker has knocked Rowe down with a huge combo! Shoemaker steps away and waves a wobbly Rowe back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2# Rowe is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Coleman Rowe has been cut. Rowe moves in looking to clinch but Shoemaker pushes him off. Shoemaker throws a counter combo. Oh Rowe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Shoemaker misses with a wild combination.
Rowe appears to be looking for a big counter. Shoemaker misses with a double jab.
Shoemaker wobbles Rowe with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Shoemaker dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Rowe to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jordon Shoemaker! A very excited looking Jordon Shoemaker made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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