Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: ALLSTAR KT: Locke Vs Redfist
Date: Jul 28, 2023

#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Joon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Joon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vonnegut doesn't seem bothered though.
A nice leg kick lands there from Joon.
Joon will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Vonnegut lands a really nice looking cross but Joon seems unphased.
Joon ducks under a wild hook from Vonnegut.
Vonnegut misses with an uppercut. Joon saw that one coming.
Joon feints and then cracks Vonnegut's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vonnegut down.
A punch combination from Joon misses.
Vonnegut looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Joon throws a lazy right hand but Vonnegut sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vonnegut slips under a jab.
Vonnegut walks into a left hand.
Vonnegut looks to land a right hand but Joon moved out of range.
Joon thuds his shin into the meat of Vonnegut's side.
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!
Sloppy strikes from Joon. Those never looked like landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vonnegut! But no joy.
Joon seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Vonnegut lands with a hook. Joon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Vonnegut gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Joon.
Joon lands a body shot.
Joon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vonnegut.
Vonnegut takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vonnegut misses with a looping left.
Joon throws the left hand but Vonnegut avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Vonnegut looks to land a right hand but Joon moved out of range.
Joon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vonnegut.
Joon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vonnegut has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Joon moves away from the strike by Vonnegut.
Vonnegut looks to throw the jab but Joon is out of range.
Joon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Joon swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Joon moves away from the strike by Vonnegut.
Joon punishes Vonnegut's body with a nice straight punch.
Vonnegut is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Vonnegut jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Joon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vonnegut slips a jab and a cross from Joon.
Joon slips a jab from Vonnegut.
As Vonnegut backs away, Joon returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Joon lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Joon throws a right hand that misses
and Vonnegut cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Joon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Joon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joon missing with a left hand there. Vonnegut was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Joon throws a head kick but Vonnegut moves out of range. #T2#
Vonnegut throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vonnegut throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vonnegut throws a poor cross that misses
and Joon counters with a straight right hand.
Vonnegut throws a hook but Joon avoids it easily.
Joon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Joon lands with a kick to the temple. Vonnegut shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Vonnegut uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joon.
Vonnegut misses with an uppercut. Joon saw that one coming.
A quick step to the side and Joon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vonnegut throws a looping overhand right but Joon ducks down to avoid it.
Joon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vonnegut circles away quickly and effectively.
Vonnegut moves out of range of the leg kick from Joon.
Vonnegut tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joon was well out of range. Poor timing from Vonnegut.
Joon punishes Vonnegut's body with a nice straight punch.
Joon lands with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vonnegut jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Vonnegut finds it's way through Joon's defenses.
Joon dips to his left and cracks Vonnegut with an uppercut!
Vonnegut slips under a jab.
Vonnegut takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Seung Joon dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Vonnegut defending well as Joon loads up on a big left hand.
Joon throws a series of strikes that have Vonnegut backpedaling.
A slow jab from Joon misses its intended target.
It seemed like Vonnegut was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vonnegut takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vonnegut misses with a left hand
and Joon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Joon takes a swing at Vonnegut's ribcage but misses.
Joon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vonnegut can do to turn this around?
Joon throws a front kick that sends Vonnegut stumbling back into the ropes.
Joon tests Vonnegut's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vonnegut with a jab.
Joon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Joon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vonnegut just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Joon was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Joon sizes up Vonnegut with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vonnegut jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vonnegut stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vonnegut throws a shot from downtown. Joon moves away and avoids it.
Vonnegut blocks a head kick by Joon.
It seemed like Vonnegut was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vonnegut swings for the body but Joon moves out of range.
It looked like Joon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vonnegut misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Vonnegut slips a straight right by Joon.
Vonnegut 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.
Joon lands a nice shot to the body.
Vonnegut ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joon moves away.
Joon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vonnegut! But no joy.
Joon clobbers Vonnegut with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice defenses there by Joon.
Joon moves out of range as Vonnegut strikes.
Joon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vonnegut. Vonnegut circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Joon throws a nice head kick!
Joon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Joon moves away from the strike by Vonnegut.
A little feinted left hand from Joon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Joon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vonnegut misses with a right hand
and Joon counters with a nice uppercut.
Joon lands with a cross to 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!
Vonnegut scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vonnegut misses with a hook. Joon ducked under it nicely.
Vonnegut ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joon moves away.
Joon connects with a looping right hand.
Nice defenses there by Joon.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Vonnegut. Joon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joon tries a low kick but Vonnegut avoids it.
Vonnegut gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Joon.
Joon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Joon lands a head shot.
Joon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vonnegut moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vonnegut slips under a jab from Joon.
Vonnegut appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Joon looks to score with a jab to the body but Vonnegut is just out of range.
Joon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Joon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Joon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vonnegut connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Joon scrambles back to his feet.
Vonnegut on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vonnegut lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vonnegut swings for the body but Joon moves out of range.
Vonnegut throws a hook but Joon avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Joon.
Vonnegut doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Joon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Seung Joon dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Nice uppercut lands for Joon. That snapped Vonnegut's head back.
Nice defenses there by Joon.
Seung Joon is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Joon misses.
Joon tries to bum rush Vonnegut with a series of wild strikes but Vonnegut uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Joon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Joon.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vonnegut. Joon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vonnegut misses with a straight left.
Joon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vonnegut throws out a counter right but Joon avoids it with no problem.
Vonnegut avoids the head kick by Joon.
Vonnegut throws an overhand right that lands on Joon's shoulder, as Joon tries to avoid the shot.
Vonnegut scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Joon throws an overhand right that lands on Vonnegut's shoulder, as Vonnegut tries to avoid the shot.
Joon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vonnegut was well out of range. Poor timing from Joon.
Joon connects with a leg kick.
Joon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good shot there by Vonnegut.
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!
Vonnegut takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Joon defending well as Vonnegut loads up on a big left hand.
Joon lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #T1#
Vonnegut takes one on the button.
Joon ducks under a wild hook from Vonnegut.
Joon slips under a jab from Vonnegut.
Joon slips a jab from Vonnegut.
Joon lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Joon slips under a jab.
Joon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Joon takes a swing at Vonnegut's ribcage but misses.
Joon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vonnegut.
Joon is looking for a counter combo.
Vonnegut misses with a lunging right hand
and Joon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vonnegut avoids the body shot from Joon.
Joon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vonnegut swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vonnegut fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joon manages to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vonnegut throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Joon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Vonnegut misses.
A little feinted left hand from Joon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab lands there for Vonnegut.
Vonnegut misses with a straight right.
Joon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Joon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vonnegut.
Joon misses with a straight left.
Joon throws a shot to the body.
Good exchange - Vonnegut coming out on top.
Joon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Joon throws out a loose jab but Vonnegut uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vonnegut just misses with a punch to the body.
A left lands for Joon.
Nice uppercut there from Joon.
Joon misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Vonnegut on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vonnegut's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Vonnegut throws an overhand right that lands on Joon's shoulder, as Joon tries to avoid the shot.
Joon stalks Vonnegut and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Vonnegut's face. Vonnegut staggers backwards, shaken.
Joon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vonnegut swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vonnegut takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vonnegut on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice defenses there by Joon.
Sikke Vonnegut has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vonnegut has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Joon.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seung Joon!
Our winner, Seung Joon, 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.

Event: The Island Season 14, 145 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2023

#R1#
Vonnegut throws a jab when George was well out of range.
Vonnegut just misses with a punch to the body.
Vonnegut misses the shot to the body.
Vonnegut throws a looping overhand right but George ducks down to avoid it.
George slips under a jab from Vonnegut.
George looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big right from George misses.
Sikke Vonnegut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vonnegut waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract George.
A big right from George misses.
George moves out of range as Vonnegut strikes.
Vonnegut loads up on a big right hand but George slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vonnegut bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vonnegut looks to land a right hand but George moved out of range.
George throws a lazy right hand but Vonnegut sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
George moves out of range as Vonnegut strikes.
Vonnegut misses with a body shot
and George connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Sikke Vonnegut has been cut.#T1#
Vonnegut tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but George was well out of range. Poor timing from Vonnegut.
George is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#ROC#Vonnegut is rocked!
Vonnegut throws an ugly left hook that misses
and George counters with a right hand from hell and Vonnegut is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Freaky George!

Event: KIFC 92
Date: Jun 23, 2023

#R1#
Vonnegut throws the left hand but Hicks avoids the punch easily.
Hicks appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vonnegut throws an overhand right that lands on Hicks's shoulder, as Hicks tries to avoid the shot.
Hicks gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vonnegut.
Nice straight punches there by Hicks. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hicks.
Vonnegut throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hicks fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hicks slips a straight right by Vonnegut.
Hicks throws a jab when Vonnegut was well out of range.
Vonnegut scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hicks moves out of range of the strikes.
We've been told by Hicks's head coaches at PhoQus Island Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Vonnegut misses with a right hand
and Vonnegut takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vonnegut misses with a straight left.
Hicks misses with an uppercut.
Hicks with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vonnegut makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hicks defending well as Vonnegut loads up on a big left hand.
Hicks misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hicks throws a hook but Vonnegut avoids it easily.#CL#
Hicks has taken the fight to the clinch. #T1#
Vonnegut blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Vonnegut breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vonnegut works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hicks misses with a straight left.
Vonnegut lands a nice hook to Hicks's body. Hicks takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vonnegut looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hicks rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Vonnegut counter with a right hand.
Hicks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vonnegut sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vonnegut slips under a jab.
Hicks misses with a lunging right hand
letting Vonnegut counter with a right hand.
Vonnegut throws an overhand right that lands on Hicks's shoulder, as Hicks tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Vonnegut misses.
Hicks misses with an uppercut.
Hicks slips a jab from Vonnegut.
Hicks does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A big left from Vonnegut misses.
Hicks throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vonnegut stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hicks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hicks throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
The crowd cheers as Vonnegut lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hicks doesn't seem phased though.
Hicks moves out of range of the strikes.
Hicks throws a good cross that connects.
Hicks misses with a body shot
letting Vonnegut counter with a right hand.
Hicks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vonnegut.
Hicks takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hicks tries for a takedown but Vonnegut sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyman Hicks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vonnegut lands a nice shot that snaps Hicks's head back.
Hicks doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vonnegut comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sikke Vonnegut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vonnegut throws a looping overhand right but Hicks ducks down to avoid it.
Vonnegut works Hicks's body with a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Vonnegut.
Hicks misses with a wild combination.
The fighters circling - Vonnegut throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hicks blocks a jab.
Hicks half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T3#
Vonnegut throws a hook but Hicks blocks it.
Good shot there by Hicks.
Hicks throws a big shot that misses.
Hicks fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hicks takes a swing at Vonnegut's ribcage but misses.
Vonnegut pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vonnegut tests Hicks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hicks moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Hicks.
Vonnegut is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hicks had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Vonnegut walks into a left hand.
A swing and a miss from Hicks.
Vonnegut slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vonnegut avoids the body shot from Hicks.
Hicks moves away from the strike by Vonnegut.
Vonnegut lands a jab.
Vonnegut throws a body shot but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vonnegut misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hicks.
Hicks walks into a straight right hand from Vonnegut.#T4#
Vonnegut scores with a nice strike.
Vonnegut looks to throw the jab but Hicks is out of range.
Vonnegut swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vonnegut throws a shot from downtown. Hicks moves away and avoids it.
Vonnegut slips a jab and a cross from Hicks.
Hicks bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Hicks misses the target.
Vonnegut throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice body punch from Vonnegut.
Hicks walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vonnegut throws a jab when Hicks was well out of range.
Vonnegut throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hicks misses with an uppercut. Vonnegut saw that one coming.
Vonnegut looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hicks misses with a looping right.
Hicks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vonnegut fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hicks looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sikke Vonnegut dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Hicks throws a series of punches but Vonnegut avoids them all with ease.
Vonnegut misses with a wild body shot.
Hicks tries a head kick but it misses.
Vonnegut with a jab.
Vonnegut displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hicks throws out the jab.
Vonnegut fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vonnegut steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hicks.
Vonnegut misses with a hook. Hicks ducked under it nicely.
Vonnegut staying out of range there.#TD2#
Vonnegut shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hicks napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Vonnegut slows the pace down.
Hicks is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Vonnegut's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hicks is staying active underneath Vonnegut, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vonnegut is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hicks gets full guard.#T1#
Hicks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Hicks is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vonnegut defends well.
Hicks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vonnegut stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hicks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vonnegut is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Vonnegut trying to control the position from guard on top but Hicks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vonnegut looking to sit in guard and control but Hicks gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Vonnegut is controlling Hicks's posture.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vonnegut can do anything to dispel that myth.
Vonnegut working a defensive guard here. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hicks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hicks trying to control but Vonnegut is working from the bottom.
Hicks is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Vonnegut is controlling Hicks's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vonnegut has momentary wrist control but Hicks slips an elbow through the middle.
Vonnegut managing to control the position.
Vonnegut is trying to control the position but Hicks postures up.
Hicks keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vonnegut's head.
Hicks is looking to work some ground and pound but Vonnegut has wrist control.
Hicks throwing strikes from guard but Vonnegut blocks nicely.
Hicks stands up over Vonnegut, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hicks is looking to work some ground and pound but Vonnegut has wrist control.
Vonnegut has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hicks preventing the sweep. #T3#
Hicks showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vonnegut wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Vonnegut working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hicks.
Hicks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hicks stands up over Vonnegut, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hicks stopping the sweep attempt from Vonnegut.
Hicks stands up over Vonnegut, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hicks being controlled here momentarily.
Hicks postures up in Vonnegut's guard and throws a big left but Vonnegut blocks it.
Hicks lands a couple of digs.
Hicks trying to control but Vonnegut is working from the bottom.
Vonnegut trying to keep a closed guard but Hicks is proving a slippery customer. #T4#
Hicks throwing strikes from guard but Vonnegut blocks nicely.
Hicks wants to control from the top but Vonnegut keeps moving.
Hicks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vonnegut seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hicks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vonnegut looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hicks is one step ahead there.
Vonnegut keeping moving, preventing Hicks from controlling successfully.
Lyman Hicks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vonnegut has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hicks has passed into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hicks cracks Vonnegut with a big right hand but Vonnegut just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hicks cracks Vonnegut with a big elbow.
Hicks is chipping away with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyman Hicks dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
A shot to the liver by Hicks. Beautiful body shot.
Vonnegut misses with a wild body shot.
Vonnegut lands a jab to the nose.
Sikke Vonnegut seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hicks tries to close the distance and clinch but Vonnegut swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hicks throws a body punch but Vonnegut moves out of range.
Hicks shoots for a double leg takedown but Vonnegut sprawls well. He's pushed Hicks's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vonnegut connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hicks's hands.
Vonnegut jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hicks blocks a jab.
Hicks throws a jab but it's blocked by Vonnegut.
Hicks misses with a right hand
and Vonnegut counters with a straight right hand.
Vonnegut connects with a jab.
Vonnegut looks to land a right hand but Hicks moved out of range.
Hicks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hicks throws a shot from downtown. Vonnegut moves away and avoids it.
Vonnegut looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hicks scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hicks throws a looping overhand right but Vonnegut ducks down to avoid it.
Vonnegut throws out a counter right but Hicks avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Vonnegut's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hicks under the eye.
Vonnegut misses with an uppercut.
Hicks misses with a looping left.
Vonnegut lands a nice shot to the body.
Hicks thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vonnegut misses the shot to the body.
Hicks walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vonnegut swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hicks scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vonnegut fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vonnegut scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hicks doesn't seem bothered though.
Hicks throws a right hand that Vonnegut ducks under and follows up with a left that Vonnegut also avoids with ease.
Hicks looks to land a right hand but Vonnegut moved out of range.
Vonnegut steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hicks.
Hicks takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vonnegut uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hicks. #T2#
Hicks takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hicks is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hicks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vonnegut throws out the jab.
Vonnegut throws a big shot that misses.
Vonnegut lands with an uppercut that bounces Hicks off the cage and back into range.
Hicks throws a body punch but Vonnegut moves out of range.
Hicks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vonnegut.
Vonnegut throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice jab there from Vonnegut.
Hicks throws a lazy right hand but Vonnegut sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vonnegut just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vonnegut. Hicks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hicks tries to counter with a takedown but Vonnegut is quick to defend against it.
Vonnegut throws a body punch but Hicks moves out of range.
Vonnegut misses with a looping right.
Vonnegut throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vonnegut misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hicks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Vonnegut moves away from the strike by Hicks.
Hicks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vonnegut digs a good hook to Hicks's body.
Vonnegut connects with a looping right hand.
A slow jab from Vonnegut misses its intended target.
Hicks wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Vonnegut slips a jab from Hicks.
Hicks uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vonnegut has time to react.
Vonnegut pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vonnegut blocks a jab.
A big right from Vonnegut misses.
Hicks misses the jab.
Hicks misses with a takedown attempt
and Vonnegut counters with a straight right hand.
Vonnegut lands a nice hook to Hicks's body. Hicks takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hicks looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Vonnegut scores with a nice strike.
Vonnegut throws a jab when Hicks was well out of range.
Hicks on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hicks throws a lazy uppercut
and Hicks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hicks shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vonnegut counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyman Hicks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vonnegut jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hicks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hicks throws a combination that misses
and Vonnegut counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hicks thinking.
Vonnegut throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hicks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vonnegut.
Hicks drops his hands momentarily and Vonnegut takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vonnegut lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Vonnegut scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vonnegut throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hicks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vonnegut just misses with a punch to the body.
Vonnegut fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hicks manages to avoid it.
Vonnegut slips a straight right by Hicks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sikke Vonnegut comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vonnegut has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sikke Vonnegut!
Lyman Hicks was interviewed post fight and said 'That's the game, lets go again. I will fight anybody!'.

Event: KIFC 84
Date: Jun 11, 2023

#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Vonnegut there.
Rose tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vonnegut sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rose somewhat.#TD#
Rose gets a double leg takedown into Vonnegut's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rose wants to control from the top but Vonnegut keeps moving. #SUB#
Rose drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Rose as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Vonnegut screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Rose! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Brandon Rose!
An out of breath and clearly excited Brandon Rose thanked Island clothing lite for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: KIFC 75
Date: May 28, 2023

#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Fury 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL#
Fury rushes Vonnegut and presses him up against the cage.
Vonnegut wants to get back to striking at distance but Fury won't allow it.
Vonnegut wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fury fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fury fails to pull guard. #TD#
Fury gets control of Vonnegut's arms and successfully pulls guard. Fury will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Fury keeping full guard, as Vonnegut tries to pass.
Vonnegut is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Vonnegut is sitting in close to Fury's body. Fury has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Vonnegut is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Vonnegut is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Fury.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tommy Fury!
Post fight, Tommy Fury took to the microphone: 'What does it take to get some sponsorships on this island?'.

Event: KIFC 67
Date: May 14, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Rose closes the distance and clinches.
Rose keeps control of Vonnegut as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rose misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Vonnegut breaks from the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Vonnegut. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vonnegut.
Vonnegut throws out a powerful jab.
Vonnegut definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sikke Vonnegut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vonnegut lands with a nice body punch.
Vonnegut circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vonnegut, as that shot connected.
Vonnegut scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vonnegut lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rose takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
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!
Rose tries to clinch up.
Rose closes the distance looking to clinch
and Vonnegut counters with a left to the body.
Vonnegut thuds his right hand into Rose's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#TD2#
Rose looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T1#
Vonnegut keeping moving, preventing Rose from controlling successfully.
Vonnegut really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rose trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rose passes Vonnegut's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Rose is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vonnegut doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rose. #SUB2#
Rose is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vonnegut sees it coming and defends easily.
Vonnegut is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Rose seems to be looking for submissions.
Rose trying to control from half guard but Vonnegut is working away. #SUB2#
Rose is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vonnegut is just riding it out for now. Rose eventually gives up the hold.
Rose controlling the action here.#T2#
Vonnegut is not content to let Rose control the position.
Vonnegut is controlling Rose's trapped leg to prevent Rose from advancing to side control.
Rose keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Vonnegut is looking to improve his position.
Rose perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Rose is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vonnegut sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Rose is trying to work for a kimura but Vonnegut is defending well.
Vonnegut knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rose on the ground.
Vonnegut trying to control but Rose postures up. #T3#
Vonnegut wants to get back to full guard.
Rose throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Rose is working for a submission of some sort.
Vonnegut is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Rose wants to work for an arm triangle but Vonnegut is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rose looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Rose is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vonnegut sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Rose is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vonnegut doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rose.
Vonnegut trying to control but Rose postures up. #T4#
Vonnegut tries to roll over but Rose keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Rose is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vonnegut sees it coming and defends easily.
Rose works his foot free and advances to mount.
Rose punching from mount but Vonnegut doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Vonnegut avoids a series of strikes thrown by Rose.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Rose looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Rose fails to take his opponent's back.
Rose unloads with some shots from mount but Vonnegut bucks and avoids them well.
Rose can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vonnegut is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Rose dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Rose tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rose fails with the takedown
and Vonnegut counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A cross from Vonnegut lands.
Vonnegut thuds his right hand into Rose's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rose wants to clinch but Vonnegut slips to the side
and Vonnegut counters with a stiff right hand.
Rose doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rose on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rose misses with a left hand
and Vonnegut counters with a nice body shot.
Sikke Vonnegut is winning the standup battle so far.
Rose gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vonnegut.
Rose misses with a combination
and Vonnegut makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vonnegut keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rose on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T1#
Vonnegut digs a good body shot into Rose's ribs.
Vonnegut catches Rose with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rose gets cracked there but stands up to it. #ROC#Rose is rocked!
Vonnegut moves in close and cracks Rose with a massive right hand! Rose, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Vonnegut!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sikke Vonnegut!

Event: KIFC 59-
Date: Apr 28, 2023

#R1#
Vonnegut swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shimada attempts a counter takedown but Vonnegut avoids it well and moves away.
Vonnegut fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vonnegut scores with the left hand. Shimada knows he should have avoided that one.
Vonnegut lands a nice shot to the body.
Shimada slips a straight right by Vonnegut.
An attempted straight right counter from Shimada misses the target.
Vonnegut misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shimada.
Shimada misses with a straight left.
Vonnegut throws out a counter right but Shimada avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Shimada misses.
Vonnegut throws a shot to the body.
Shimada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vonnegut manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shimada slips a straight right by Vonnegut.
Vonnegut looks to land a left hand but Shimada moved out of range nicely.
Vonnegut scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shimada feints a jab promting Vonnegut to slip. Shimada then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Vonnegut slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vonnegut scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shimada in his tracks. #T1#
A lazy left from Vonnegut finds it's target.
Vonnegut scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shimada in his tracks.
Vonnegut scores with a jab.
Shimada scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Vonnegut misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shimada.
Shimada tries to move into range but Vonnegut moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sikke Vonnegut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shimada misses with a looping left.
Vonnegut looks to land a left hand but Shimada moved out of range nicely.
Vonnegut bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shimada's head.#CUT2#It looks like Misao Shimada has been cut.
Shimada gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shimada just misses with a punch to the body.
Vonnegut punishes Shimada's body with a nice straight punch.
Vonnegut is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Shimada had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Shimada looks to land a right hand but Vonnegut moved out of range.#T2#
Shimada takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #TD#
Shimada fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Vonnegut to the ground. Shimada is now in Vonnegut's guard.
Vonnegut is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Shimada throws a big right hand that misses.
Vonnegut is trying to keep Shimada in close.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vonnegut holds on and takes a little breather.
Shimada working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Vonnegut is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Shimada is in close to Vonnegut's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3#
Vonnegut is trying to keep Shimada in close.
Vonnegut is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Shimada won't allow Vonnegut to sweep him here.
Shimada postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shimada trying to control but Vonnegut is working from the bottom.
Shimada won't allow Vonnegut to sweep him here.
Shimada trying to control the position from guard on top but Vonnegut is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vonnegut changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shimada swings for the body but Vonnegut moves out of range.
Shimada loads up on a big right hand but Vonnegut slips the punch.
Shimada ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shimada changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T4#
Vonnegut scores with a nice strike.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Vonnegut enables Shimada to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Vonnegut manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Shimada trying to control the position from guard on top but Vonnegut is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shimada 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.
Shimada stopping the sweep attempt from Vonnegut.
Shimada postures up.
Vonnegut might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Shimada haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Shimada distracts Vonnegut with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Vonnegut really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shimada. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shimada postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Shimada stopping the sweep attempt from Vonnegut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vonnegut is trying to keep Shimada in close.
Shimada lands a couple of elbows.
Shimada being controlled here momentarily.
Vonnegut controls Shimada momentarily but Shimada frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sikke Vonnegut dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Misao Shimada's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Good shot there by Vonnegut.
Sikke Vonnegut seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vonnegut scores with a jab to the body.
Shimada looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vonnegut misses with a hook. Shimada ducked under it nicely.
Vonnegut thuds a left hand into Shimada's body.
Shimada throws a poor cross that misses
letting Vonnegut counter with a right hand.
Vonnegut slips a jab from Shimada.
Vonnegut connects with a body shot that sends Shimada's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vonnegut's corner calls for a 1-2. Vonnegut obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Shimada takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good exchange - Vonnegut coming out on top.
Shimada takes one on the button.
Vonnegut looks to land a right hand but Shimada moved out of range.#T1#
Vonnegut moves out of range as Shimada strikes.
Vonnegut bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shimada on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Shimada ducks under a wild hook from Vonnegut.
Shimada darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Vonnegut throws a body shot but no joy.
Shimada swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vonnegut.
Vonnegut misses with a wild body shot.
Vonnegut looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shimada misses with a shot to the body
and Vonnegut counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shimada throws a body punch but Vonnegut moves out of range.
Vonnegut is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Vonnegut rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shimada counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vonnegut fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shimada gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vonnegut has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vonnegut swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shimada tests Vonnegut's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vonnegut takes one to the side of the head.
Vonnegut just misses with a punch to the body.
Shimada misses with a straight right.
Vonnegut jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Shimada was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Shimada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vonnegut manages to avoid it.
Vonnegut connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shimada. Shimada circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shimada misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shimada gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Shimada takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T3#
Shimada walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vonnegut misses the jab.
Shimada misses the jab.
Vonnegut missing with a left hand there. Shimada was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shimada looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vonnegut works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vonnegut throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shimada sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vonnegut uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shimada is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vonnegut lands a really nice looking cross but Shimada seems unphased. #ROC2#Shimada is rocked!
Vonnegut closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Shimada! Vonnegut dives in looking to finish! Shimada is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sikke Vonnegut!

Event: KIFC 47-
Date: Apr 15, 2023

#R1#
Ferriera throws a hook to the side of Vonnegut's head but Vonnegut sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good shot there by Vonnegut.
Ferriera tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Vonnegut cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vonnegut misses with a hook.
Ferriera gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vonnegut throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ferriera sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vonnegut pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ferriera tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Vonnegut displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ferriera.
Vonnegut really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vonnegut fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ferriera manages to avoid it.
Ferriera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD2#
Ferriera shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Vonnegut napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!#SUB2#
Ferriera wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vonnegut, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Ferriera working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1#
Ferriera is looking to take a break and control but Vonnegut is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vonnegut is looking to reverse the position.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.#SUB2#
Ferriera tries for a kimura but Vonnegut is defending well.
Vonnegut struggling a bit here.
Vonnegut tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ferriera presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #T2##SUB2#
Ferriera looking to secure an arm triangle but Vonnegut defends it well.
Vonnegut wants to control but Ferriera is having none of it.
Vonnegut looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Ferriera sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Ferriera tries to control but Vonnegut wriggling away.
Vonnegut on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Vonnegut tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Ferriera throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Vonnegut has his hands clasped together but Ferriera breaks the hold and Vonnegut is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Ferriera!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rodrigo Ferriera!

Event: KIFC 36
Date: Mar 31, 2023

#R1#
A big left from Austen misses.
Vonnegut slips under a jab.
Vonnegut throws out a counter right but Austen avoids it with no problem.
A swing and a miss from Vonnegut.
Vonnegut works Austen's body with a nice hook.
Austen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vonnegut.
Austen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vonnegut.
Vonnegut scores with the left hand. Austen knows he should have avoided that one.
Vonnegut throws a shot from downtown. Austen moves away and avoids it.
Vonnegut stuffs the takedown.
Austen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Austen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vonnegut.
Austen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Austen throws a hook but Vonnegut blocks it.
Vonnegut throws a shot from downtown. Austen moves away and avoids it.
Austen misses with a left hand
and Vonnegut counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vonnegut throws a body shot but no joy.
Vonnegut looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Austen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vonnegut.
Nice uppercut lands for Vonnegut. That snapped Austen's head back. #T1#
Austen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vonnegut throws out the jab.
Vonnegut misses with a looping left.
Austen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Austen misses with a wild combination.
Vonnegut scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Austen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vonnegut throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Austen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Austen defending well as Vonnegut loads up on a big left hand.
Austen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vonnegut looks to land a left hand but Austen moved out of range nicely.
Austen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vonnegut but Vonnegut pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Austen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Austen looks to score with a jab to the body but Vonnegut is just out of range.
Vonnegut swings for the body but Austen moves out of range.
Austen throwing a counter right hand but Vonnegut manages to avoid it.#T2#
Austen looks to land a right hand but Vonnegut moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vonnegut! But no joy.
Austen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vonnegut was well out of range. Poor timing from Austen.
Vonnegut moves out of range of the strikes.
Austen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vonnegut is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Austen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vonnegut counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vonnegut scores with the left hand. Austen knows he should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Austen with a hook.
Austen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vonnegut cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vonnegut staying out of range there.
Vonnegut throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Austen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vonnegut closes this distance looking for a takedown but Austen circles away.
Austen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Austen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #ROC2#Austen is rocked!
Sikke Vonnegut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vonnegut drops Austen with a big left hand! Austen is injured, injured bad! Vonnegut jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sikke Vonnegut!

Event: KIFC 28
Date: Mar 18, 2023

#R1#
Mostakaev tries to clinch up.
Vonnegut avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Mostakaev rushes Vonnegut and presses him up against the cage.
Vonnegut can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Vonnegut's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vonnegut scores with a punch to the head.#CL#
Vonnegut tries to keep at a distance but Mostakaev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mostakaev is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vonnegut to keep the fight standing.
Vonnegut is trying to break the clinch but Mostakaev has him pressed against the cage.
Mostakaev jumps guard but Vonnegut turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Vonnegut looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC2#
Vonnegut pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vonnegut lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mostakaev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mostakaev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vonnegut paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Mostakaev rushes Vonnegut and presses him up against the cage.
Mostakaev has been working on his balance at Cozad The Island, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Vonnegut.#TD#
Mostakaev pulls guard successfully. #SUB#
Mostakaev looking for a guillotine here but Vonnegut defends easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vonnegut stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mostakaev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vonnegut is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Vonnegut's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Mostakaev looking for a triangle here. Vonnegut is fighting it but it looks tight! Mostakaev pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Vonnegut is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kyril Mostakaev!
Kyril Mostakaev decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 23, 2023

#R1#
Bullard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vonnegut.
Vonnegut with a hook.
Vonnegut is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bullard misses the shot to the body.
Vonnegut throws a looping overhand right but Bullard ducks down to avoid it.
Bullard takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vonnegut misses with a looping right.
Vonnegut throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vonnegut looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bullard misses the jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Vonnegut as he connects with a hook.
Bullard ducks under a wild hook from Vonnegut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vonnegut cracks a nice hook into Bullard's ribs.
Vonnegut fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bullard manages to avoid it.
Bullard is looking to counter punch.
Sikke Vonnegut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good shot there by Vonnegut.
Bullard takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bullard looks to land a right hand but Vonnegut moved out of range.#T1#
Bullard misses with a hook.
Vonnegut throws a looping overhand right but Bullard ducks down to avoid it.
Vonnegut connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vonnegut swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bullard counters with a stiff right hand.
Bullard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A shot to the liver by Vonnegut. Beautiful body shot.
Bullard misses the jab.
Bullard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bullard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vonnegut throws out a counter right but Bullard avoids it with no problem.
Bullard connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vonnegut dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bullard avoids the body shot from Vonnegut.
Bullard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vonnegut was well out of range. Poor timing from Bullard.#T2#
Bullard throws a body punch but Vonnegut moves out of range.
Vonnegut misses with a hook. Bullard ducked under it nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Vonnegut gets tackled into the cage by Bullard. Bullard maintains the clinch.
Bullard misses with some punches.
Vonnegut is trying to break the clinch but Bullard has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Vonnegut breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bullard walks into a left hand.
Bullard looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vonnegut tests Bullard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bullard blocks a jab.
Vonnegut takes a swing at Bullard's ribcage but misses.
Vonnegut looks to throw the jab but Bullard is out of range.
Bullard is looking to clinch.
Vonnegut bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bullard's head backwards.#T3#
Vonnegut throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vonnegut dips to his left and cracks Bullard with an uppercut!
Bullard slips under a jab.
Bullard swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD2#
Vonnegut gets a takedown into half guard.
Bullard is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Bullard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vonnegut tries to pass to full mount but Bullard defends it.
Bullard manages to get to full guard.
Vonnegut trying to control the position from guard on top but Bullard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bullard is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
Vonnegut is posturing up here but Bullard has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Vonnegut tries to roll out but it's too tight and Vonnegut has to tap! Slick submission there by Bullard!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Buzz Bullard!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Buzz Bullard made sure he mentioned Primal , along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 20, 2023

#R1#
Vonnegut with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nixon is breathing heavily.
A slow jab from Nixon misses its intended target.
Vonnegut lands with a hook. Nixon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nixon throws a jab but it's blocked by Vonnegut.
Vonnegut connects with a nice looking jab.
Nixon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vonnegut was well out of range. Poor timing from Nixon.
Vonnegut cracks Nixon with a right hand to the side of the head.
Vonnegut scores with a jab. Nixon acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Vonnegut jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #ROC2#Nixon is rocked!
Vonnegut ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Oh Nixon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Decent striking displayed by Vonnegut there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nixon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vonnegut.
Vonnegut connects with a right hand. Nixon shakes it off.
Nixon walks straight into a right hand from Vonnegut - that's dropped him! Vonnegut jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Nixon from any more punishment! Nixon complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sikke Vonnegut!

Event: TR S02E03: Only The Best
Date: Jan 27, 2023

Jack Fransisco had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 150.1, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with Sikke Vonnegut was cancelled.

Event: TR S2E01: New Beginnings
Date: Jan 15, 2023

#R1#
Vonnegut just misses with a punch to the body.
Thomson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thomson wants to counter the offense by Vonnegut and move into the clinch position.
Vonnegut rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thomson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vonnegut lands with a cross.
Vonnegut scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vonnegut scores with a nice strike.
Vonnegut throws a right hand that misses #CL2#
and Thomson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Thomson.
Thomson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vonnegut's efforts to push away.
Vonnegut blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vonnegut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vonnegut has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2#
Thomson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vonnegut is trying to keep Thomson in close.
Thomson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Vonnegut definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Thomson being controlled here momentarily.
Vonnegut being controlled here, momentarily.
Vonnegut has his hands on Thomson's head, controlling the position.
Thomson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Vonnegut is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thomson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Vonnegut preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vonnegut trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thomson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Thomson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Thomson moves out of range of the strikes.
Vonnegut tests Thomson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thomson takes one to the side of the head.
Thomson looks to land a left hand but Vonnegut moved out of range nicely.
Thomson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vonnegut sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Thomson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Vonnegut catches Thomson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vonnegut fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3#
Thomson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vonnegut connects with a body shot.
Vonnegut really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Thomson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vonnegut connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thomson throws a series of punches but Vonnegut avoids them all with ease.
Vonnegut scores with a jab to the body.
Vonnegut lands the left hand.
Vonnegut scores with the left hand. Thomson knows he should have avoided that one.
Vonnegut scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vonnegut throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thomson slips a straight right by Vonnegut.
Vonnegut connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vonnegut cracks Thomson with an open hand slap.
Thomson throws a sloppy body shot
and Vonnegut counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Thomson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vonnegut counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vonnegut scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vonnegut is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Vonnegut checks a low kick from Thomson.
Vonnegut misses the shot to the body.
Thomson misses with a hook
and Vonnegut connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vonnegut throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thomson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thomson is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Vonnegut tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thomson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vonnegut somewhat.
Thomson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Vonnegut cracks Thomson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sikke Vonnegut dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Thomson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Thomson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Thomson moves forwards but Vonnegut connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Thomson staying out of range there.
Thomson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thomson misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Vonnegut on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thomson moves away from the strike by Vonnegut.
We've been informed that Thomson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Thomson misses the shot to the body.
Vonnegut lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomson tries to bum rush Vonnegut with a series of wild strikes but Vonnegut uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thomson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vonnegut lands a nice hook to Thomson's body. Thomson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vonnegut misses with a hook. Thomson ducked under it nicely.
Thomson misses with a double jab
and Vonnegut cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Vonnegut lands a body shot.
Sikke Vonnegut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomson misses with an uppercut. Vonnegut saw that one coming.
Vonnegut feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thomsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vonnegut with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vonnegut lands the left hand.
Good shot there by Vonnegut.
Thomson staying out of range there.
Thomson unleashes a big counter combination but Vonnegut bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Vonnegut throws a looping overhand right but Thomson ducks down to avoid it.
Vonnegut throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Vonnegut.
Thomson misses with the combination.
Vonnegut swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Thomson ducks under a wild hook from Vonnegut.
Billy Thomson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vonnegut jabs at Thomson's body.
Vonnegut dips to his left and cracks Thomson with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vonnegut ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vonnegut misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Thomson.
Thomson feints the counter takedown.
Vonnegut moves out of range of the leg kick from Thomson.
Vonnegut lands a slapping body shot.
Donk. Vonnegut catches Thomson right on the button with a cross.
Vonnegut dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A left lands for Vonnegut.
Thomson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vonnegut.#T3#
Vonnegut connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thomson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Thomson moves out of range as Vonnegut strikes.
Vonnegut lands with a hook. Thomson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Vonnegut works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vonnegut connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Thomson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Thomson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vonnegut connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thomson scrambles back to his feet.
Vonnegut lands a nice hook to Thomson's body. Thomson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vonnegut lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Vonnegut fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thomson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thomson walks into a straight right hand from Vonnegut.
Nice uppercut lands for Vonnegut. That snapped Thomson's head back.
Thomson throws a right hand that misses
and Vonnegut counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Some wild striking there from Thomson.
Thomson fails to land with a series of punches.
Vonnegut lands with a right hand.
Thomson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Thomson throws a shot from downtown. Vonnegut moves away and avoids it.
Thomson throws a poor cross that misses
and Vonnegut counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vonnegut looks to land a left hand but Thomson moved out of range nicely.
Vonnegut fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thomson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Vonnegut throws a body punch but Thomson moves out of range.
Thomson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vonnegut.
Vonnegut looks to land a left hand but Thomson moved out of range nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sikke Vonnegut dominated that second round.
That's time! Vonnegut's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Vonnegut scores with the left hand. Thomson knows he should have avoided that one.
Thomson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vonnegut throws out the jab.
Thomson connects with a body shot that sends Vonnegut's belly button to the back.
Vonnegut scores with a decent looking hook.
Vonnegut connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#TD2#
Thomson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Thomson is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vonnegut is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Thomson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Thomson not doing much here. #T1##SUB2#
Thomson is looking for a kimura but Vonnegut is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Thomson to get the leverage.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vonnegut manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Thomson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Thomson slips nicely into half guard.
Thomson throwing shots but Vonnegut is blocking nicely.
Vonnegut on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Vonnegut tries to get out of the position.
Thomson working Vonnegut over with strikes.
Vonnegut is looking to control Thomson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vonnegut avoid being mounted?
Vonnegut is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thomson can do to turn this around?
Vonnegut is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thomson stalling.
Thomson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2#
Thomson trying to control the pace.
Thomson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vonnegut does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vonnegut wants to improve his position but Thomson is controlling well.
Billy Thomson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vonnegut desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Thomson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vonnegut wants to control but Thomson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Thomson working Vonnegut over with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Thomson connects with a nice short shot to Vonnegut's temple.
Vonnegut is trying to control but can't.
Thomson lands with a punch from half guard.
Thomson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Thomson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Thomson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
Thomson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Thomson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Thomson trying to control the pace.
Thomson is continuing to stall.
Thomson prevents Vonnegut from improving his position.
Thomson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Thomson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vonnegut defending well though. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Thomson trying to pass the guard but Vonnegut defending well.
Thomson controlling the action here.
Thomson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Thomson is taking a breather. Vonnegut 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.
Vonnegut tries to get to full guard but Thomson has control of the leg.
Thomson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Thomson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Thomson is looking to take a break and control but Vonnegut is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thomson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Billy Thomson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Thomson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vonnegut has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sikke Vonnegut!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 05, 2023

#R1#
Bernard connects with a body shot.
Bernard misses with a series of wild punches.
Bernard takes a swing at Vonnegut's ribcage but misses.
Bernard misses with a series of wild punches.
Bernard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vonnegut swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bernard.
Vonnegut fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bernard on the side of the head.
Vonnegut fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bernard manages to avoid it.
Vonnegut is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Vonnegut lands with a hook. Bernard tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bernard. #CUT#It looks like Sikke Vonnegut has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vonnegut lands a slapping body shot.
Vonnegut jabs Bernard to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Good shot there by Vonnegut.
Vonnegut throws a body punch but Bernard moves out of range.
A jab from Vonnegut does it's job there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bernard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Bernard throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bernard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bernard tries for a takedown but Vonnegut sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vonnegut lands with an overhand left.
Vonnegut slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vonnegut lands with an uppercut that bounces Bernard off the cage and back into range.
Vonnegut scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Vonnegut has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bernard with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vonnegut to score with a decent uppercut.
Bernard throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bernard moves in looking to clinch but Vonnegut pushes him off.
Bernard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vonnegut moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bernard takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vonnegut moves out of range of the leg kick from Bernard.
A little jabbing left from Vonnegut on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vonnegut misses with a wild body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vonnegut with a jab.
Vonnegut connects with a crisp jab.
Bernard looks to land a body kick but Vonnegut moved away.#T2#
Vonnegut tests Bernard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vonnegut scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Vonnegut uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vonnegut lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bernard tries a head kick but it misses.
It seemed like Vonnegut was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bernard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bernard takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A punch lands to the side of Bernard 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bernard throws a low kick, looking for Vonnegut's leg but Vonnegut calmly moves out of range.
Vonnegut is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bernard had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Vonnegut scores with a shot to the body.
Vonnegut scores with a jab. Bernard acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bernard with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vonnegut dodges the punch combination from Bernard. #T3#
Bernard has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vonnegut finds it's way round the side to connect with Bernard's head.
A slow jab from Bernard misses its intended target.
Vonnegut stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vonnegut cracks Bernard with a right hand to the side of the head.
Vonnegut is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bernard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vonnegut keeps the fight on the outside.
Bernard takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bernard looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bernard swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vonnegut counters with a stiff right hand.
Vonnegut connects with a nice looking jab.
Vonnegut lands with a good body shot.
Vonnegut punishes Bernard's body with a nice straight punch.
Bernard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vonnegut swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bernard.
Bernard needs to keep his hands up - Vonnegut had a free shot at his head there.#TD2#
Vonnegut closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bernard quickly recovers to half guard.#T4#
Bernard is trying to get back to full guard.
Vonnegut wants to pass to mount but Bernard is defending the position.
Vonnegut performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bernard slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Bernard is looking for a triangle but Vonnegut pushes his legs off easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sikke Vonnegut dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sikke Vonnegut's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Vonnegut is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Vonnegut cracks Bernard with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bernard throws a series of punches but Vonnegut moves out of range.
A big left from Bernard misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vonnegut darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Declan Bernard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vonnegut lands with a shot to the body.
Vonnegut jabs Bernard to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vonnegut listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Vonnegut lunges at Bernard with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bernard's hand.
Bernard tries to clinch up but Vonnegut circles away and keeps his distance.
Vonnegut has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bernard scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sikke Vonnegut seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vonnegut darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice jab there from Vonnegut.
Bernard throws a nice looking combination but Vonnegut bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vonnegut lands with a good body shot.
Vonnegut slips a jab and a cross from Bernard. #T1#
Vonnegut's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bernard under the eye.
Bernard is looking to clinch but Vonnegut is avoiding it.
Vonnegut darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bernard looks to land a combination but Vonnegut avoids it well.
Vonnegut fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bernard on the side of the head.
Bernard walks into a stiff left hand from Vonnegut.
Vonnegut lunges at Bernard with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bernard's hand.
Vonnegut digs a good hook to Bernard's body.
Vonnegut getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bernard takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Vonnegut cracks Bernard with an open hand slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bernard gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vonnegut fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bernard tries to land a leg kick but Vonnegut saw it coming and moves away.
Bernard throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T2#
Vonnegut scores with a nice right hand.
Vonnegut avoids the body shot from Bernard.
Bernard walks into a jab.
Vonnegut smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bernard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vonnegut jabs at Bernard's body.
Bernard misses with a wild body shot.
Bernard throws a leg kick that misses.
Vonnegut takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vonnegut keeps the fight on the outside.
Vonnegut swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bernard gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vonnegut.
Bernard drops his hands momentarily and Vonnegut takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vonnegut's corner calls for a 1-2. Vonnegut obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vonnegut lands a glancing blow to the side of Bernard's head.
Vonnegut scores with a jab. Bernard acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #ROC2#Bernard is rocked!
Bernard gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Oh Bernard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Vonnegut moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bernard walks into a left hand.
Vonnegut slips a jab and a cross from Bernard.
Vonnegut listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Vonnegut slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bernard takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #TD2#
Vonnegut looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vonnegut with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vonnegut's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Bernard is looking for a sweep. Vonnegut is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bernard moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
Vonnegut's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bernard seems to have got his legs back now.
Vonnegut must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bernard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vonnegut engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sikke Vonnegut showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sikke Vonnegut's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Vonnegut darts in looking for a takedown but Bernard gets double underhooks and turns Vonnegut into the cage.
Bernard misses with a double jab
and Vonnegut counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bernard thinking.
Vonnegut shoots in but no luck this time.
Bernard is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Vonnegut.
Vonnegut lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Vonnegut 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.
Good exchange - Vonnegut coming out on top.
Bernard avoids the body shot from Vonnegut.
Vonnegut throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bernard takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vonnegut uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bernard.
Bernard throws a sloppy head kick and Vonnegut moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bernard throws a body punch but Vonnegut moves out of range.
Vonnegut lands with a shot to the body.
Good shot there by Vonnegut.
Vonnegut catches Bernard with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vonnegut throws a body punch but Bernard moves out of range. #T1#
Bernard misses with a wild body shot.
Bernard looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bernard lands with a good body shot.
Bernard moves in looking to clinch but Vonnegut pushes him off.
Bernard throws a right and a left that Vonnegut avoids nicely.
Vonnegut swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Donk. Vonnegut catches Bernard right on the button with a cross.
Vonnegut lands a jab to the head.
Vonnegut moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vonnegut shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bernard pinned against the cage. Bernard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Declan Bernard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sikke Vonnegut.
Vonnegut dips to his left and cracks Bernard with an uppercut!
Bernard is looking to clinch but Vonnegut is avoiding it.
A little jabbing left from Vonnegut on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Declan Bernard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bernard attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Vonnegut cracks Bernard with an open hand slap.
Bernard takes one to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vonnegut scores with a hook.
Vonnegut lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Vonnegut lands a jab to the nose.
Bernard throws a big shot that misses.
Bernard misses with a two punch combination.
Bernard looks to land a combination but Vonnegut avoids it well.
Jab, jab by Vonnegut - just one landing.
Vonnegut slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vonnegut uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bernard has time to react.
Bernard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bernard throws a sloppy head kick and Vonnegut moves out of range easily.
Bernard fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bernard.
Bernard takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vonnegut lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bernard moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vonnegut cracks a nice hook into Bernard's ribs.
Bernard on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bernard takes one to the side of the head.
A head kick from Bernard lands but Vonnegut takes it in his stride.
Nice uppercut lands for Vonnegut. That snapped Bernard's head back.
Bernard misses with a kick to the body
and Vonnegut counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vonnegut scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vonnegut lands a head shot.
A left lands for Vonnegut.
Vonnegut throws a good cross that connects.
Bernard lands with a good body shot.#T4#
Bernard throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vonnegut counters with a stiff right hand.
Bernard on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bernard is looking to clinch.
Vonnegut lands with a right hand.
Bernard takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bernard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bernard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vonnegut.
Vonnegut lands with a straight right. Bernard didn't see that one coming.
Vonnegut scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bernard takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bernard looks to land a combination but Vonnegut avoids it well.
Nice shot by Vonnegut.
Sikke Vonnegut is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vonnegut slips a jab and a cross from Bernard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sikke Vonnegut!

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