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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. |
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Event:
KIFC 21
Date: Mar 10, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Soaki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Soaki controlling the action here for a moment.
#BC#
Goostain Runkums manages to break the clinch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Soaki crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Goostain Runkums - the referee stops the clock and Soaki gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Goostain Runkums. Soaki manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Goostain Runkums loads up on a big right hand but Soaki slips the punch.
Soaki checks a leg kick.
Soaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goostain Runkums.
Goostain Runkums takes one to the chin there.
Soaki motions for Goostain Runkums to come forward. Soaki throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Goostain Runkums misses with an uppercut. Soaki saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Goostain Runkums. Soaki does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Soaki has managed to clinch.
We've been informed that Soaki 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goostain Runkums is trying to break the clinch but Soaki has him pressed against the cage.
Soaki has Goostain Runkums pressed against the cage, preventing Goostain Runkums from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Soaki will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Goostain Runkums up against the cage.
Goostain Runkums stalling in the clinch but Soaki improves position. #T1##BC#
Goostain Runkums breaks the clinch.
Soaki connects with a nice looking jab.
Goostain Runkums throws a shot from downtown. Soaki moves away and avoids it.
Goostain Runkums pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL2#
Soaki has closed the distance and engaged Goostain Runkums in a clinch.
Soaki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Goostain Runkums.
Goostain Runkums stalling in the clinch.
Goostain Runkums wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Soaki has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Soaki has clasped his hands together around Goostain Runkums's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Goostain Runkums tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#SUB2#
Soaki looking for the RNC.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soaki controlling the position well here. Goostain Runkums rolled but Soaki kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
I really don't envy Goostain Runkums right now.
#SUB2#
Soaki is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Goostain Runkums has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Goostain Runkums tries to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soaki is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Goostain Runkums rolls, trying to escape but Soaki keeps control of the position.
Soaki has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Goostain Runkums's body.
It looks like Soaki might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T3##SUB2#
Soaki has the hooks in. Goostain Runkums is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Soaki passes his arm under Goostain Runkums's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Goostain Runkums taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tokoni Soaki!
During a confident post fight interview, Tokoni Soaki thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
KIFC 15
Date: Feb 20, 2023 |
#R1##KD2#
Goostain Runkums cracks Lineburger with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Lineburger looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Goostain Runkums finish him?
#CUT2#It looks like Talmadge Lineburger has been cut.
Goostain Runkums waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lineburger.
Goostain Runkums will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lineburger has been working on his boxing with his coaches at PhoQus Island Training in the buildup to the fight.
Goostain Runkums throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD#
Lineburger closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Goostain Runkums did well to prevent Lineburger getting side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lineburger wants to pass to mount but Goostain Runkums is defending the position.
Goostain Runkums trying to hold on to Lineburger's head to control him but Lineburger postures up.
Lineburger trying to control from half guard but Goostain Runkums is working away.
Goostain Runkums has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lineburger is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Lineburger is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Goostain Runkums missing with punches from the bottom.
#T1#
Lineburger blocks the strikes from Goostain Runkums.
Goostain Runkums tries to kick Lineburger off but Lineburger keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lineburger prevents Goostain Runkums from improving his position.
Goostain Runkums trying to hold on to Lineburger's head to control him but Lineburger postures up.
Goostain Runkums misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Lineburger is taking a breather. Goostain Runkums says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lineburger is thwarting Goostain Runkums's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Goostain Runkums lands a nice looking body shot.
Goostain Runkums tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lineburger was well out of range. Poor timing from Goostain Runkums.#TD#
Lineburger 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.#T2#
Goostain Runkums tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Goostain Runkums is trying to keep Lineburger in close.
Goostain Runkums is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lineburger wants to control from the top but Goostain Runkums keeps moving.
Goostain Runkums striking off his back but it's not causing Lineburger any problems.
Goostain Runkums trying to control the position here.
Lineburger is working Goostain Runkums over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lineburger postures up.
Lineburger working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Goostain Runkums's head.#T3#
Goostain Runkums trying to keep a closed guard but Lineburger is proving a slippery customer.
Goostain Runkums bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lineburger's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Lineburger has his foot on Goostain Runkums's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Goostain Runkums works his way back into a safe position though.
Goostain Runkums working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lineburger's head.#SUB#
Lineburger is looking for a triangle but Goostain Runkums pushes his legs off easily.
Goostain Runkums loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lineburger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Goostain Runkums accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lineburger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Goostain Runkums is one step ahead there.
Lineburger bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Goostain Runkums's guard. #REVR#
We've been informed that Goostain Runkums has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4##SUB2#
Goostain Runkums looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lineburger trying to control but Goostain Runkums is working from the bottom.
Lineburger postures up.
Goostain Runkums looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lineburger postures up.
#SUB2#
Goostain Runkums escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lineburger gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Goostain Runkums looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Blormarbius Goostain Runkums dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Talmadge Lineburger's cut.
That's time! Lineburger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Lineburger shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Goostain Runkums's guard.
Goostain Runkums thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Lineburger looking to pass the guard.
Lineburger works over Goostain Runkums with some ground and pound from guard.
Goostain Runkums looking for a sweep. Not yet Goostain Runkums, not yet.
Lineburger is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Goostain Runkums is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lineburger is aware though and is defending well.
Lineburger works over Goostain Runkums with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goostain Runkums keeping full guard, as Lineburger tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Goostain Runkums is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Goostain Runkums pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lineburger is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Lineburger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Goostain Runkums is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Lineburger throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lineburger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Goostain Runkums missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goostain Runkums won't allow Lineburger to sweep him here.
Goostain Runkums has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Goostain Runkums trying to control the position from guard on top but Lineburger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Goostain Runkums got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lineburger has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Goostain Runkums has managed to get both his arms back between Lineburger's legs - danger averted.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lineburger looking for a sweep. Not yet Lineburger, not yet.
Lineburger might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Goostain Runkums throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lineburger works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Lineburger is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Goostain Runkums is aware though and is defending well.
Goostain Runkums throwing strikes but missing.
Goostain Runkums throwing strikes from guard but Lineburger blocks nicely. #SUB#
Lineburger looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Goostain Runkums stands up over Lineburger, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lineburger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Goostain Runkums throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lineburger works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Goostain Runkums working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lineburger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Goostain Runkums.
Goostain Runkums trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lineburger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lineburger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Goostain Runkums.
Lineburger wants to sweep here but Goostain Runkums controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Goostain Runkums scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#KD2#
Goostain Runkums drops Lineburger with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Lineburger looks back up at him and smiles so Goostain Runkums waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#Lineburger is rocked!
Goostain Runkums lands a jab to Lineburger's midsection.
Oh Lineburger is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lineburger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Goostain Runkums.
Lineburger seems to have got his legs back now.
Goostain Runkums missing with a left hand there. Lineburger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Goostain Runkums throws a shot from downtown. Lineburger moves away and avoids it.
Lineburger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Goostain Runkums.#T4#
Goostain Runkums thuds his right hand into Lineburger's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lineburger moves out of range of the strikes.
Goostain Runkums misses with a looping left.#TD#
Lineburger 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.
Goostain Runkums throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Goostain Runkums is trying to keep Lineburger in close.
Goostain Runkums is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Goostain Runkums thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lineburger's head.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Goostain Runkums in particular looking to stall.
Talmadge Lineburger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lineburger avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Goostain Runkums.
Goostain Runkums slips a nice elbow through Lineburger's hands, connecting with Lineburger's forehead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Blormarbius Goostain Runkums showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Talmadge Lineburger's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Lineburger slips a straight right by Goostain Runkums.
Good standup being displayed there by Goostain Runkums as he connects with a hook.#TD#
Lineburger scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Goostain Runkums sneaks out the side door and pushes Lineburger away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#TD#
Lineburger fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Goostain Runkums sprawls well initially but Lineburger persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goostain Runkums is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lineburger's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lineburger's back!
Goostain Runkums missing with strikes from the back.
Goostain Runkums is landing with strikes from the back. #SUB2#
Goostain Runkums working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Lineburger is doing well to defend. Goostain Runkums seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Lineburger is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Blormarbius Goostain Runkums! |
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Event:
KIFC 8
Date: Feb 04, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Goostain Runkums has taken the fight to the clinch.
Goostain Runkums struggles to land a body shot inside as Onil controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goostain Runkums. #BC#
Onil breaks the clinch.
Onil steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Goostain Runkums.
Goostain Runkums throws a sloppy body shot
#CL#
and Onil counters by clinching up.
Goostain Runkums tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Onil avoids it.
Onil blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goostain Runkums tries to break free but Onil pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Goostain Runkums breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Goostain Runkums uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT2#It looks like Badig Onil has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goostain Runkums sizes up Onil with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL#
Onil gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Goostain Runkums has a couple of punches blocked by Onil.
Goostain Runkums tries a body shot but Onil blocks it.
Onil pressing his opponent against the cage. #T1#
Goostain Runkums tries to throw a body punch but Onil avoids it by throwing Goostain Runkums back against the cage.
Goostain Runkums is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Onil is keeping busy.
Goostain Runkums is trying to break the clinch but Onil has him pressed against the cage.
Onil has Goostain Runkums pressed against the cage, preventing Goostain Runkums from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Goostain Runkums tries to break the clinch but Onil is controlling the position.
Goostain Runkums is looking to break free of the clinch but Onil has double underhooks.
Goostain Runkums throws a head punch that misses.
Onil lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Goostain Runkums backwards.
Goostain Runkums is looking to control Onil's arms but Onil gets an underhook and turns him. Now Goostain Runkums has his back to the cage.
Goostain Runkums wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Onil has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD#
Onil pulls guard effortlessly.
Goostain Runkums throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Onil keeping moving, preventing Goostain Runkums from controlling successfully.
My spies in Cozad The Island inform me that Goostain Runkums has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Goostain Runkums loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Onil preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Goostain Runkums trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Goostain Runkums pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Onil is keeping the position for now.
Goostain Runkums is looking to work some ground and pound but Onil has wrist control.#T3#
Goostain Runkums missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Goostain Runkums loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Goostain Runkums accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Goostain Runkums throwing strikes from guard but Onil blocks nicely.
Goostain Runkums trying to control but Onil is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Goostain Runkums keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Goostain Runkums scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Onil 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.#KD2#
Goostain Runkums drops Onil with a left and a right! Oh, Onil is hurt - Goostain Runkums dives into side control looking to finish!
Onil is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Goostain Runkums working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Onil knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Goostain Runkums on the ground.#T4#
Goostain Runkums throws an elbow but Onil slips to the side and avoids it well.
Goostain Runkums is looking to take a break and control but Onil is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Goostain Runkums looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Onil is avoiding damage well.
Goostain Runkums misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SUB2#
Goostain Runkums in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Onil is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Blormarbius Goostain Runkums!
The defeated Badig Onil had this to say: '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.'. |
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Event:
TR S2E01: New Beginnings
Date: Jan 15, 2023 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Goostain Runkums misses the target.
Goostain Runkums misses with a low kick as Leer jumps back.
Despite the aggression on Leer's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Goostain Runkums throws an off balance right hand
and Leer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Goostain Runkums throws a big shot that misses.
Leer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Goostain Runkums has time to react.
A solid body kick from Leer.
A low kick from Goostain Runkums misses
and Leer counters with an outside leg kick.
Goostain Runkums is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Leer gets a clinch.
Leer lands an elbow just above Goostain Runkums 's eye.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Leer.
Leer lands a shot to the body.
Leer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
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!
Leer lands with a left to the head.
Leer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Goostain Runkums or not.
Leer has Goostain Runkums pushed against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Leer as the two fighters clinch.
#KD2#
Leer drops Goostain Runkums onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Goostain Runkums is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#Goostain Runkums is rocked!
Leer creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Goostain Runkums! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Leer.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fred Leer! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Goostain Runkums smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Big Donard has been cut.
Donard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Donard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goostain Runkums.
Goostain Runkums slips a straight right by Donard.#TD2#
Goostain Runkums decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Donard scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Goostain Runkums manages to mount him!
Donard's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Donard holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Goostain Runkums tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Donard is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
#T1#
Goostain Runkums looking to control but Donard is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Donard could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Donard is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Donard is squirming around, avoiding Goostain Runkums's attempts to control the action. #ES#
Donard bucks Goostain Runkums off and manages to get back to his feet! #TD#
Donard feints and as Goostain Runkums raises his hands in defense, Donard changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Goostain Runkums looking for a sweep. Not yet Goostain Runkums, not yet.
Goostain Runkums throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#SUB2#
Goostain Runkums has his foot on Donard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Donard works his way back into a safe position though.
Donard is looking to stand up but Goostain Runkums won't let him. #T2#
Goostain Runkums looking to control.
Goostain Runkums looking to hit a scissor sweep but Donard is one step ahead there.
Donard wants to stand but Goostain Runkums is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Donard darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
It looks like Donard is going to stand back up.
#T3#
Goostain Runkums trying to control here.
Donard seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Donard trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Goostain Runkums is trying to get back to full guard.
Donard tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Goostain Runkums moves in looking to clinch but Donard pushes him off.#TD#
Donard drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Donard wants to stand but Goostain Runkums has his arm trapped.
Goostain Runkums is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Donard is controlling him well.
Donard wants to stand but Goostain Runkums is controlling his arm.#SU#
Donard decides to stand back up.
Donard throws a jab but it's blocked by Goostain Runkums. #TD#
Donard shoots in and gets a takedown into Goostain Runkums's guard.
Donard preventing the sweep.
Goostain Runkums thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Donard tries to stand but Goostain Runkums is controlling from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Blormarbius Goostain Runkums will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Big Donard's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Donard pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD#
Donard fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Goostain Runkums to the ground. Donard is now in Goostain Runkums's guard.
Donard tries to stand but Goostain Runkums is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Goostain Runkums throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Donard is looking to stand up but Goostain Runkums won't let him. #SU#
Donard gets to his feet. Goostain Runkums looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD#
Donard drives through with a takedown into guard.
Goostain Runkums has a closed guard, preventing Donard from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goostain Runkums is trying to keep Donard in close.
#T1#
Donard trying to stand up but can't free himself from Goostain Runkums's guard.
Donard might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Goostain Runkums looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Goostain Runkums controls Donard momentarily but Donard frees himself.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Goostain Runkums throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Donard walks into a jab.
Goostain Runkums moves away from the strike by Donard.
Goostain Runkums looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Goostain Runkums misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Donard counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Goostain Runkums throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Donard wants to stand but Goostain Runkums has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU#
Donard stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Goostain Runkums ducks under a wild hook from Donard.#T2#
Goostain Runkums throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Donard crashing down! Donard tries to stagger back to his feet but Goostain Runkums just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Donard asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blormarbius Goostain Runkums! |
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