Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: HRL59
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1#
No luck for Motosserra with that takedown attempt.
Motosserra throws an overhand right that lands on Shewmaker's shoulder, as Shewmaker tries to avoid the shot.
Shewmaker throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Motosserra counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Shewmaker!

Shewmaker throws Motosserra to one side and escapes!
Shewmaker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Shewmaker throws a right hand that Motosserra ducks under and follows up with a left that Motosserra also avoids with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shewmaker takes one to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Henry Shewmaker has been cut.
Shewmaker misses with a double jab.
Motosserra drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shewmaker defends it well.
Motosserra throws a lazy right hand but Shewmaker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shewmaker displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#It looks like Charlinho Motosserra has been cut.#TD2#
Motosserra shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Shewmaker is trying to defend but Motosserra finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Shewmaker is trying to escape back to his feet but Motosserra uses the scramble to pass into side control. #T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Motosserra has an Americana. Shewmaker didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Motosserra is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Motosserra hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Charlinho Motosserra!
Charlinho Motosserra decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: HRL41
Date: Dec 09, 2023

#R1#
Havas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shewmaker.
Shewmaker throws a nice looking combination but Havas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Havas misses with a body shot.
Shewmaker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Havas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shewmaker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Havas takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Havas has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Havas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch combination from Shewmaker misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shewmaker takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CUT2#It looks like Henry Shewmaker has been cut.
Shewmaker misses with a double jab
and Havas counters with a stiff right hand.
Shewmaker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Havas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Havas throws a nice looking combination but Shewmaker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Havas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shewmaker stalks Havas and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Havas's face. Havas staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT#It looks like Kamu Havas has been cut.
Shewmaker misses with a left hand
and Havas counters with a right hand to the body.
Havas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Havas lands a jab to the head.
Shewmaker misses with a combination
and Havas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice jab there from Havas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Havas ducks under a wild hook from Shewmaker.
Havas misses with a looping right.#T2#
Shewmaker scores with a one two! Havas had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Havas digs a good body shot into Shewmaker's ribs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Havas, as that shot connected.
Shewmaker misses with a jab, cross combination. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Havas has knocked Shewmaker down with a huge combo! Havas steps away and waves a wobbly Shewmaker back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Shewmaker is rocked!
We've been told by Shewmaker's head coaches at The Jungle Room that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice body punch from Havas.
Havas walks into a jab.#CUT#That has opened up Kamu Havas's cut even more.
Shewmaker scores with the left hand. Havas knows he should have avoided that one.
Shewmaker misses with a jab, cross combination.
A countering left hand to the body from Havas misses.
Havas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shewmaker.#KD2#
Havas sends Shewmaker crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Havas is motioning to the referee to let Shewmaker up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh Shewmaker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Havas is stalking Shewmaker. Shewmaker circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Havas, and it's lights out! Shewmaker really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kamu Havas!
In his post fight interview, Kamu Havas started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: HRL31
Date: Nov 04, 2023

#R1#
Molly digs a good body shot into Shewmaker's ribs.
Shewmaker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Molly.
Molly looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Molly tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shewmaker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shewmaker moves away from the strike by Molly.
Molly jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shewmaker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shewmaker falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Molly holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Shewmaker.
Shewmaker with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Hog Molly has been cut.
Molly goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Molly.
Shewmaker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shewmaker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Molly goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Molly lands a body punch.
Molly struggles to land a body shot inside as Shewmaker controls his hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Molly lands with a light punch inside.
Shewmaker tries to land a knee to the head but Molly blocks with his arms. #T1#
Shewmaker misses with a knee strike.
Molly lands a body shot.
Shewmaker tries to land a knee to the head but Molly blocks with his arms.
Shewmaker looks winded!
Molly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shewmaker's elbow.
Shewmaker misses with a knee to the head.
Shewmaker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Molly pushes Shewmaker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shewmaker throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Molly blocks it with crossed arms.
Shewmaker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Molly lands a body shot.
Molly gets through Shewmaker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shewmaker swings wildly with an uppercut but Molly uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Molly.
Shewmaker blocks a body shot from Molly.
A right hand to the body from Molly.
Shewmaker throws a punch but it's blocked by Molly.
Shewmaker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Molly misses with a body punch.
Shewmaker's coach down at The Jungle Room was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Shewmaker's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Shewmaker connects with a knee to the head. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Molly throws a punch but it's blocked by Shewmaker.
Molly tries to throw a body punch but Shewmaker avoids it by throwing Molly back against the cage.
Molly lands a shot to the body.
Molly lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shewmaker backwards.
Molly has a couple of punches blocked by Shewmaker.
Nice body punch from Molly.
Molly softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Molly lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Molly fails to land.
Molly throws a punch but it's blocked by Shewmaker.
Molly throws a punch but it's blocked by Shewmaker.
A hook to the body from Molly.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Molly.
Molly working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Molly lands a body punch in the clinch.
Molly works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shewmaker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Molly lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Molly lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Molly lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shewmaker.
Molly working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Molly lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shewmaker backwards.
Molly goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Molly makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Molly works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice right hand lands inside from Molly. #ROC#Shewmaker is rocked!
Molly creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Shewmaker's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Shewmaker drops to his knees and Molly pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hog Molly!
A victorious Hog Molly thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: HRL24 Taylor vs Natta
Date: Oct 08, 2023

#R1#
Shewmaker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shewmaker misses with a few strikes there.
Havas throws a lazy right hand but Shewmaker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shewmaker misses with a combination #CL2#
and Havas counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Havas.
Havas misses with a punch on the inside.
Shewmaker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Havas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shewmaker lands with a light punch inside.
Shewmaker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Havas wants to get back to striking at distance but Shewmaker won't allow it.
Shewmaker connects with a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Kamu Havas has been cut.
Shewmaker tries to land a knee to the head but Havas blocks with his arms.
Shewmaker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Havas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shewmaker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Havas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shewmakers head.
Shewmaker tries to land a knee to the head but Havas blocks with his arms.
Shewmaker lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Havas is trying to break the clinch but Shewmaker is controlling him.
Havas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shewmakers head. #T1#
Shewmaker using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Havas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Havas wants to get back to striking at distance but Shewmaker won't allow it.
A short left from Shewmaker.
Shewmaker throws a punch but it's blocked by Havas.
Shewmaker with a knee to the head.
Shewmaker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Havas working hard to break the clinch.
Havas misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Havas. #BC2#
Havas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shewmaker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shewmaker staying out of range there.
Shewmaker throws a one two combo.
Havas throws a hook but Shewmaker avoids it easily.
Havas throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shewmaker on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD#
Shewmaker drops Havas with a beautiful combination! Havas stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Shewmaker is looking for the KO!#CUT#That has opened up Kamu Havas's cut even more.
Havas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shewmaker.
Havas has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T2#
Shewmaker throws a sloppy head kick and Havas moves out of range easily.
Shewmaker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #KD2#
Havas lands a left and a right that send Shewmaker crashing to the mat, dazed. Havas thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like Henry Shewmaker has been cut.
Havas misses with a looping right.
Shewmaker misses with a jab, cross combination.
It seemed like Havas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Some wild striking there from Shewmaker.
Henry Shewmaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shewmaker lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Havas can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Shewmaker and Havas drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Shewmaker.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Shewmaker!
Henry Shewmaker very nearly forgot to thank Northern Zombie amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: HLR8: Bruce vs Soaki
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1##CL#
Vegas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shewmaker, pushing him back against the cage.
Shewmaker tries to land a knee to the head but Vegas blocks with his arms.
Shewmaker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Still in the clinch, Shewmaker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shewmaker with an attempt at a knee that misses. #TD#
Vegas ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Vegas no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Shewmaker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shewmaker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vegas trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Shewmaker preventing the sweep.
Vegas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vegas has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Vegas 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vegas throws some sloppy strikes off his back. #T1#
Vegas wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB#
Vegas looking for a triangle here. Shewmaker is fighting it but it looks tight! Vegas pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Shewmaker is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Las Vegas!
An out of breath Las Vegas thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: The Island Season 14, 265+ lbs, Round 2
Date: Jul 03, 2023

#R1#
Soaki connects with the punch.
Shewmaker misses with a kick to the body.
Soaki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shewmaker.
Soaki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Soaki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Tokoni Soaki has been cut.
Shewmaker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A big right from Soaki misses.
Shewmaker throws a big counter combination but Soaki scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Shewmaker misses with a combination #TD2#
and Soaki counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Shewmaker scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Soaki manages to mount him!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soaki controlling his opponent. #T1#
Soaki connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Soaki looking to control and managing it successfully.
Soaki lands a big elbow.
Shewmaker is bucking up trying to escape but Soaki cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T2##SUB2#
Soaki is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Soaki!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tokoni Soaki!
Tokoni Soaki thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: The Island Season 14, 265+ lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2023

#R1#
Shewmaker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shewmaker is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Leer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shewmaker steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Leer. That one must have hurt.
Shewmaker lands a right hook to the body.
Leer needs to keep his hands up - Shewmaker had a free shot at his head there.
Leer feints and then cracks Shewmaker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shewmaker down.
Shewmaker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shewmaker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Leer. #T1#
Shewmaker scores with a jab. Leer acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Leer takes a swing at Shewmaker's ribcage but misses.
Leer throws a body kick that misses #KD2#
and Shewmaker counters with a crisp right hand that drops Leer! Shewmaker lets Leer back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT2#It looks like Fred Leer has been cut.
Leer misses with a wild body shot.
As Leer backs off Shewmaker throws a huge counter combo but Leer manages to avoid it all.
Leer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shewmaker throws out a counter right but Leer avoids it with no problem.
Shewmaker feints with a jab and clips Leer right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Leer is sent crashing into the canvas and Shewmaker leaps in for the kill! Leer tries to get to his feet but Shewmaker is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Leer is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Shewmaker!
In his post fight interview, Henry Shewmaker started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: KIFC 88-
Date: Jun 18, 2023

#R1#
Sagget tries for a takedown but Shewmaker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Shewmaker lands a jab.
A right-left combo lands from Shewmaker. #CUT#It looks like Bob Sagget has been cut.
Bob Sagget seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Shewmaker cracks Sagget with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Sagget looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Shewmaker finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick from Sagget misses
and Shewmaker counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Sagget falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Henry Shewmaker!
Henry Shewmaker gave a mention to Island clothing lite in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: KIFC 78
Date: Jun 03, 2023

#R1#
Shewmaker misses with a straight right.
Shewmaker scores with a nice head shot.#CUT#It looks like Hadebrand Drachmann has been cut.
Drachmann tests Shewmaker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hadebrand Drachmann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drachmann with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shewmaker counters with a stiff right hand.
Drachmann connects with a single shot there.
Drachmann scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Drachmann throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shewmaker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Drachmann finds it's way round the side to connect with Shewmaker's head.
Drachmann scores with a shot to the body.
Shewmaker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice straight punches there by Shewmaker. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shewmaker.
Drachmann has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Drachmann throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shewmaker.
Drachmann cracks Shewmaker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Drachmann blocks a jab.
Shewmaker misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Shewmaker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shewmaker misses with a double jab. #T1#
Shewmaker is looking to slow Drachmann down with leg kicks.
Shewmaker missing with a left hand there. Drachmann was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A head kick misses from Shewmaker.
Drachmann throws a series of punches but Shewmaker moves out of range.
Drachmann dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shewmaker throws a head kick that misses.
Drachmann changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Drachmann jabs at Shewmaker's body.
Drachmann moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Henry Shewmaker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Drachmann showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shewmaker.
Shewmaker has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drachmann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drachmann lands a body shot.
Shewmaker misses with a wild combination.
Shewmaker misses with a hook. Drachmann ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Shewmaker slaps away a takedown attempt from Drachmann, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Drachmann changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Shewmaker looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2#
Drachmann thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Drachmann has an Americana. Shewmaker didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Drachmann is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Drachmann hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Hadebrand Drachmann!
Hadebrand Drachmann thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: KIFC 66
Date: May 14, 2023

#R1#
Leer misses the shot to the body.
Shewmaker misses with a double jab
and Leer counters with a left and a right that stings Shewmaker.
Leer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shewmaker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Leer circles away quickly and effectively.
Leer tries to clinch but Shewmaker is having none of it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Shewmaker crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Leer - the referee stops the clock and Shewmaker gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Leer. Shewmaker manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Leer is looking to clinch.
Leer has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Shewmaker is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Leer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shewmaker looks to land a left hand but Leer moved out of range nicely.
Leer is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Leer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Leer throws a head kick but Shewmaker moves out of range.
As Leer looks to move away, Shewmaker throws a big counter combo but Leer just gets out of the way.
Shewmaker throws a lazy head kick
and Leer counters with a series of strikes. Shewmaker will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Leer.
Shewmaker loads up on a big right hand but Leer slips the punch.
Shewmaker throws an off balance right hand
and Leer counters with a one-two to the body.
Leer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shewmaker.
Shewmaker misses with a head kick.
Leer looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Shewmaker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Leer finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Shewmaker is breathing heavily.
Leer pushes Shewmaker away with a front kick.
Leer scores with a kick to the body.
Shewmaker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Leer connects with a crisp jab.
Shewmaker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Henry Shewmaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Leer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Leer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Leer feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Shewmaker collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Fred Leer!

Event: KIFC 49-
Date: Apr 15, 2023

#R1#
Onil on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT2#It looks like Badig Onil has been cut.
Shewmaker misses with the combination.
A little feinted left hand from Onil on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Onil throws a left and a right that both miss #KD2#
and Shewmaker counters with a crisp right hand that drops Onil! Shewmaker lets Onil back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Onil throws a jab when Shewmaker was well out of range.
Shewmaker throws a fast counter high kick but Onil manages to duck under it in time.
Shewmaker scores with a spinning back kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shewmaker throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Onil crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Henry Shewmaker!
Henry Shewmaker made sure to mention his sponsor, Island clothing lite in his post fight interview.
Badig Onil was interviewed post fight and said 'I was born in Africa, grew up in Africa, even kingkong is nothing to me. But it turns out that you are much uglier than kingkong, so you can beat me this time and only because you are lucky.'.

Event: KIFC 42-
Date: Apr 04, 2023

#R1#
Morrow with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shewmaker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Bobby Morrow has been cut.
Bobby Morrow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shewmaker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morrow was well out of range. Poor timing from Shewmaker.
Morrow shoots and misses
and Shewmaker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shewmaker blocks a head kick by Morrow.
Good work by Morrow as he checks the leg kick.
Morrow slips a jab and a cross from Shewmaker.
Morrow connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrow throws a body shot but no joy.
Shewmaker is looking for a counter combo.
Shewmaker with a jab.
Morrow shoots in for a takedown but Shewmaker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shewmaker thinks about countering with a head kick.
Henry Shewmaker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Morrow.
Shewmaker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Shewmaker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shewmaker thinks about countering with a head kick.
Morrow throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Shewmaker gets a clinch.
Morrow trying to control the position but instead, Shewmaker has worked for underhooks and has pushed Morrow into the cage.
Shewmaker lands with a short shot to the head.
Shewmaker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shewmaker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Morrow backwards.
Shewmaker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shewmaker blocking some punches.
Shewmaker connects with a nasty looking knee right to Morrow's face.
Shewmaker scores with a knee to the head. #CUT#That has opened up Bobby Morrow's cut even more.
Morrow looks winded!
Morrow takes a knee right on the jaw!
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!
Shewmaker scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Shewmaker scores with a shoulder strike.
Shewmaker lands a knee to the head.
Shewmaker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shewmaker with a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, Shewmaker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shewmaker unloads an enormous knee to the head! That's knocked Morrow out cold! Holy cow, it was almost as if it lifted Morrow off his feet!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Henry Shewmaker!
Henry Shewmaker very nearly forgot to thank Island clothing lite amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: KIFC 34
Date: Mar 29, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Shewmaker moves into range and clinches up with Goostain Runkums.
Shewmaker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Goostain Runkums backwards.
Shewmaker's coach down at PhoQus Island Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Shewmaker's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Shewmaker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shewmaker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shewmaker.
A shot in the inside from Shewmaker.
Shewmaker lands with a left to the head.
Shewmaker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shewmaker working the clinch nicely. Goostain Runkums is working for position but Shewmaker cracks him with a big knee to the head! Goostain Runkums crumples up against the cage and Shewmaker lands two more shots before the ref can save Goostain Runkums! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Henry Shewmaker!
Henry Shewmaker managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Island clothing lite, into his post fight interview.

Event: KIFC 23
Date: Mar 12, 2023

#R1#
Jackson throws a lazy head kick
and Shewmaker counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Jackson falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Henry Shewmaker!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Henry Shewmaker made sure he mentioned Island clothing lite, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: KIFC 15
Date: Feb 20, 2023

#R1#
Ribeiro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shewmaker misses with a combination
and Ribeiro counters with a straight right hand.
Shewmaker ducks under a wild hook from Ribeiro.
Shewmaker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ribeiro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Shewmaker drives through and clinches with Ribeiro against the cage.
Shewmaker is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Shewmaker misses with a knee strike.
Still in the clinch, Ribeiro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shewmaker misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shewmaker looking to throw knees to the head but Ribeiro is blocking nicely.
Ribeiro can't find room to land a body shot as Shewmaker controls the action.
Shewmaker prevents Ribeiro from breaking the clinch.
Shewmaker takes a shot to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ribeiro being controlled against the cage.#T1#
Ribeiro is trying to break the clinch but Shewmaker has him pressed against the cage.
Ribeiro can't break the clinch.
Shewmaker stalling the fight.
Ribeiro can't break the clinch.
Ribeiro can't break the clinch. #BC#
Ribeiro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ribeiro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shewmaker manages to avoid it.
Shewmaker misses with a double jab
and Ribeiro counters with a stiff right hand.
Shewmaker looks to land a right hand but Ribeiro moved out of range.
Shewmaker ducks under a wild hook from Ribeiro.
A slow jab from Ribeiro misses its intended target.
Ribeiro lands a nice hook to Shewmaker's body. Shewmaker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ribeiro missing with a left hand there. Shewmaker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Ribeiro slips a jab and a cross from Shewmaker.
Ribeiro definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ribeiro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ribeiro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ribeiro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ribeiro lands a nice looking body shot.
Ribeiro just misses with a punch to the body.
Ribeiro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ribeiro slips a jab and a cross from Shewmaker.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ribeiro takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shewmaker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ribeiro.#CL2#
Shewmaker forces Ribeiro back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Ribeiro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shewmaker throws a shot from downtown. Ribeiro moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Ribeiro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shewmaker circles away quickly and effectively.
Ribeiro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shewmaker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shewmaker throws the left hand but Ribeiro avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Ribeiro misses.
Shewmaker has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Ribeiro blocks the body kick.
Ribeiro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ribeiro is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shewmaker throws a right hand that Ribeiro ducks under and follows up with a left that Ribeiro also avoids with ease.
Ribeiro lands with an overhand left.#CUT#It looks like Henry Shewmaker has been cut.
Ribeiro throws a body shot but no joy.
Shewmaker throws a series of punches but Ribeiro moves out of range.
Ribeiro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shewmaker throws out the jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shewmaker. That's going to slow Ribeiro down. #T4#
Shewmaker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ribeiro throwing a counter right hand but Shewmaker manages to avoid it.
Ribeiro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shewmaker.
Shewmaker tries to close the distance and clinch but Ribeiro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shewmaker throws a body kick that misses
and Ribeiro counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shewmaker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #KD#
Ribeiro sends Shewmaker crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Ribeiro is motioning to the referee to let Shewmaker up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Shewmaker is rocked!
No joy there for Shewmaker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shewmaker is still on wobbly legs! Can Ribeiro finish him?
Shewmaker misses with a left hand
and Ribeiro counters with a stiff right hand.
Shewmaker walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Shewmaker limp body while Ribeiro jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lipe Ribeiro!
Lipe Ribeiro got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

Event: KIFC 7
Date: Jan 29, 2023

#R1#
Lazaro walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lazaro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shewmaker throws a shot to the body.
Shewmaker throws a combination. Lazaro tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT#It looks like Noam Lazaro has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lazaro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shewmaker misses with a few strikes there.
A combination from Lazaro does no damage.
Lazaro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shewmaker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lazaro tries for a takedown but Shewmaker circles away easily
letting Shewmaker counter with a right hand.
Lazaro moves in looking to clinch but Shewmaker pushes him off.
Shewmaker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shewmaker fails to land with a series of punches.
Shewmaker circles away from the clinch attempt
and Shewmaker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Lazaro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shewmaker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shewmaker misses the jab.
Shewmaker looks to score with a jab to the body but Lazaro is just out of range.
Lazaro shoots and misses
letting Shewmaker counter with a right hand.
Lazaro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shewmaker.
It seemed like Lazaro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shewmaker throws a hook but Lazaro avoids it easily.
Lazaro tries to clinch up
and Shewmaker counters with a stiff right hand.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lazaro or perhaps it was just good defense by Shewmaker, which made it look bad.
Henry Shewmaker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noam Lazaro .#T2#
Lazaro avoids the body shot from Shewmaker.
Lazaro shoots in for a takedown but Shewmaker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shewmaker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lazaro wants to clinch up but Shewmaker keeps it at a distance.
Lazaro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shewmaker.
Lazaro moves to clinch but Shewmaker breaks away
enabling Shewmaker to counter with a crisp jab.
Shewmaker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shewmaker punishes Lazaro 's body with a nice straight punch.
Lazaro looks winded!
Shewmaker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shewmaker cracks Lazaro with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Lazaro falls to his knees and Shewmaker doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Shewmaker!
Henry Shewmaker gave a mention to Island clothing lite in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: KIFC 3
Date: Jan 14, 2023

#R1#
Soaki throws a leg kick
and Shewmaker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Tokoni Soaki has been cut.
A punch lands to the side of Soaki 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Soaki staying out of range there.
Soaki feints the counter takedown.
Soaki looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shewmaker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Soaki feints the counter takedown.
Soaki fails with the takedown.
Shewmaker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Soaki moves to clinch but Shewmaker breaks away
and Shewmaker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shewmaker throws a nice looking combination but Soaki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Soaki throws a jab but it's blocked by Shewmaker.
Soaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shewmaker throws a looping overhand right but Soaki ducks down to avoid it.
Shewmaker throws a hook but Soaki avoids it easily.
Tokoni Soaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Shewmaker misses.
Soaki moves to clinch but Shewmaker breaks away
and Shewmaker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Soaki doesn't manage to clinch there - Shewmaker circles away.
Shewmaker lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Shewmaker with a hook.
Shewmaker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shewmaker throws a jab but it's blocked by Soaki.
Shewmaker is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Soaki swings widly with a right hand
and Shewmaker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shewmaker is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The fighters circling - Shewmaker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shewmaker misses with a wild combination.
Soaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shewmaker.
Soaki throws the left hand but Shewmaker avoids the punch easily.
Soaki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Soaki dodges the punch combination from Shewmaker.
Soaki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
A big left from Shewmaker misses.
Soaki doesn't manage to clinch there - Shewmaker circles away. #TD2#
Soaki looking to score a takedown here. Shewmaker is defending well but Soaki drives through and ends up in Shewmaker's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shewmaker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Soaki controls the pace.
Soaki pushing down on Shewmaker's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Shewmaker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shewmaker tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Soaki is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shewmaker has managed to free his arm - good work.
Soaki trying to pass the guard but Shewmaker defending well. #SUB2#
Shewmaker is defending against the submission attempts here by Soaki. #T3##SUB2#
Soaki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Shewmaker is looking to improve his position.
Shewmaker trying to control from the bottom. #T4#
Soaki is controlling the pace.
Shewmaker tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Soaki has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Soaki quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Soaki but it's paid off an Shewmaker is forced to tap! Nice work by Soaki.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tokoni Soaki!
An out of breath Tokoni Soaki thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: KIFC 1 The Beginning
Date: Jan 06, 2023

#R1#
Soaki darts in looking for a takedown but Shewmaker gets double underhooks and turns Soaki into the cage.
Shewmaker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Soaki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Soaki wants to clinch
enabling Shewmaker to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Tokoni Soaki has been cut.
Shewmaker throws an overhand right that lands on Soaki's shoulder, as Soaki tries to avoid the shot.
Soaki ducks right into an uppercut from Shewmaker.
Shewmaker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shewmaker throwing a counter right hand but Soaki manages to avoid it.
Tokoni Soaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheers as Shewmaker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Soaki doesn't seem phased though.
Soaki defending well as Shewmaker loads up on a big left hand.
Soaki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shewmaker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shewmaker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shewmaker throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Soaki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Soaki wants to clinch
and Shewmaker counters with a straight right hand.
Shewmaker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soaki shoots in for a takedown but Shewmaker shows good takedown defense. #T1#
Soaki tries to clinch but Shewmaker is having none of it.
Shewmaker keeps the fight on the outside.#KD#
Shewmaker lands a big right hand that sends Soaki crashing to the mat! Shewmaker stays standing though and waves Soaki back to his feet!#ROC#Soaki is rocked!
Shewmaker lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Soaki is looking to close the distance but Shewmaker sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Soaki crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Soaki is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Henry Shewmaker!
Tokoni Soaki was interviewed post fight and said 'Congratulations to my opponent, they were the better fighter today. And to everyone in my division, Teke lava tauolunga mo au? (Do you wanna Dance with me?)'.

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