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Event:
The Island Season 14, 185 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Fonzarelli drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fonzarelli working some strikes from top position.
Fonzarelli lands a couple of digs.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shotz is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Fonzarelli is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Shotz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Shotz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shotz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fonzarelli seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shotz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fonzarelli keeping full guard, as Shotz tries to pass. #T1#
Fonzarelli keeping moving, preventing Shotz from controlling successfully.
Shotz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Shotz throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Shotz drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fonzarelli looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fonzarelli looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fonzarelli! #REVB#
Fonzarelli throws a strike aimed at the side of Shotz's head but Shotz avoids it well.#T2#
Fonzarelli lands a nice forearm strike.
Fonzarelli in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Fonzarelli cracks Shotz with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Fonzarelli has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Elite Island Training. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Fonzarelli lands a few punches from side control.
Shotz sneaks back into half guard.
Shotz wants to control but Fonzarelli is keeping busy.
Fonzarelli throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fonzarelli 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.
Shotz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fonzarelli.
Fonzarelli throwing shots but Shotz is blocking nicely.
Fonzarelli looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fonzarelli drops an elbow to the side of Shotz's head.
Shotz is trying to control but can't.
Shotz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fonzarelli scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3#
Fonzarelli cracks Shotz with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shotz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fonzarelli manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Fonzarelli keeping full guard, as Shotz tries to pass.
Fonzarelli can't keep his opponent in guard - Shotz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fonzarelli is refusing to be controlled, as Shotz sits in half guard. #SUB#
Shotz is working for a kimura but Fonzarelli is defending it quite comfortably.
Shotz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Shotz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fonzarelli keeps working.
Fonzarelli is trying to get back to full guard.
Fonzarelli keeping hold of Shotz's head, controlling as best he can.
Shotz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fonzarelli knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Author Fonzarelli dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD2#
Fonzarelli shoots in and bounces Shotz off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Shotz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fonzarelli landing with the ground and pound.
Shotz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fonzarelli cracks Shotz with a solid left hand.
Fonzarelli throwing strikes from guard but Shotz blocks nicely.
Fonzarelli landing some decent shots from guard.
Fonzarelli throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shotz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fonzarelli lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shotz working a defensive guard here.
Fonzarelli throws a big right hand that misses.
Shotz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fonzarelli's guard. #REVR#
Shotz wants to pass the guard but Fonzarelli is keeping the position.#T1##SUB#
Shotz postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Fonzarelli is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Shotz, into his guard. #REVB#
Fonzarelli must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shotz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Shotz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fonzarelli defending well though. #SUB#
Shotz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fonzarelli doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shotz.
Shotz tries to pass to full mount but Fonzarelli defends it. #T2##SUB#
Shotz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fonzarelli can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fonzarelli missing with punches from the bottom.
Shotz wants to pass to mount but Fonzarelli is defending the position. #SUB#
Shotz seems to be working for a kimura but Fonzarelli defends the submission attempt.
Shotz trying to pass the guard but Fonzarelli defending well. #T3##SUB#
Shotz seems to be looking for submissions.
Fonzarelli wants to improve his position but Shotz is controlling well.
Fonzarelli is trying to control but can't.
Shotz is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Author Fonzarelli has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shotz punching from mount but Fonzarelli doing a good job of avoiding damage. #T4#
Fonzarelli is squirming around, avoiding Shotz's attempts to control the action.
Shotz controlling from mount.
Shotz connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Shotz misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Shotz scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Fonzarelli?
Shotz looking to ground and pound but Fonzarelli is blocking nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shotz throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Fonzarelli because Shotz loaded up on that one.
Shotz looking to finish with strikes here!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Shotz dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Fonzarelli drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fonzarelli lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Shotz is looking for a triangle but Fonzarelli pushes his legs off easily.
Shotz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fonzarelli.
Shotz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Shotz managing to control the position.
Fonzarelli preventing the sweep.
Shotz 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fonzarelli working some strikes from top position.
Shotz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Shotz trying to control the position from guard on top but Fonzarelli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shotz slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1#
Shotz tries to free his leg and advance position but Fonzarelli is retaining full guard.
Fonzarelli controlling Shotz's posture.
Shotz throws a strike but Fonzarelli rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Fonzarelli is in close to Shotz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fonzarelli throwing strikes from guard but Shotz blocks nicely.
Fonzarelli lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fonzarelli scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
Fonzarelli chips away with some ground and pound.
Shotz is trying to keep Fonzarelli in close.
Fonzarelli scoring with some ground and pound.
Shotz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shotz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fonzarelli throwing strikes from guard but Shotz blocks nicely.
Shotz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fonzarelli working some strikes from top position.
Fonzarelli keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shotz's head.#SUB#
Shotz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fonzarelli is aware though and is defending well.
Shotz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Fonzarelli lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fonzarelli scoring with some ground and pound. #T3#
Fonzarelli connects with a couple of short punches.
Fonzarelli with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fonzarelli scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fonzarelli throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Fonzarelli got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shotz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fonzarelli has managed to get both his arms back between Shotz's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fonzarelli with a nice head shot there.
Fonzarelli won't allow Shotz to sweep him here.
Fonzarelli throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shotz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shotz has momentary wrist control but Fonzarelli slips an elbow through the middle.
Shotz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fonzarelli with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Shotz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Shotz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fonzarelli scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
Fonzarelli with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fonzarelli is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fonzarelli works over Shotz with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Shotz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fonzarelli with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fonzarelli landing some decent shots from guard.
Shotz is pulling down on Fonzarelli's head to control his posture.
Fonzarelli postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fonzarelli connects with a couple of short punches.
Scott Shotz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Shotz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fonzarelli gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fonzarelli with a nice head shot there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Author Fonzarelli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fonzarelli 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Author Fonzarelli!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Author Fonzarelli!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Author Fonzarelli!
Author Fonzarelli wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
KIFC 89
Date: Jun 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Ning lands a jab to the nose.
Donk. Ning catches Shotz right on the button with a cross.
A swing and a miss from Ning .
Ning throws a predictable looking body shot
#CL2#
and Shotz counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Shotz.
Shotz tries a body shot but Ning blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ning .
Shotz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nice body punch from Shotz.
Shotz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ning backwards.
Shotz pushes Ning back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Ning 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shotz tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ning connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shotz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL#
Ning closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Ning has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Shotz regains guard immediately.
Shotz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ning wants to control from the top but Shotz keeps moving.
Ning definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1##SUB2#
Shotz working for a triangle but Ning defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Shotz working for a triangle but Ning defends it easily.
Shotz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ning trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shotz is trying to hold Ning in close to prevent damage but Ning has managed to pass into half guard.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ning throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Shotz wants to control but Ning is keeping busy.
Ning works his way into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shotz wants to hold on but Ning pushes him away.
Ning lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Shotz hang on?
Ning lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Shotz hang on?
Shotz tries to hold on but Ning postures up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#T3#
Ning with the ground and pound from mount.
Shotz is trying to escape the mount.
Ning connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Shotz manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ning is nestled in close to Shotz, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ning looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Shotz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
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. Ning connects with a nice short shot to Shotz's temple.
Ning lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Shotz is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Shotz wants to get back to full guard but Ning has passed into side control.
Shotz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ning off and has taken his back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ning turns into Shotz and is now in his guard.
#SUB2#
Shotz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ning defends it easily.
Ning works over Shotz with some ground and pound from guard.
Shotz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ning controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wee Ning dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Ning misses the shot to the body.
Shotz missing with a left hand there. Ning was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ning uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shotz.#CL#
Ning has closed the distance and engaged Shotz in a clinch.
Shotz misses with some punches.
Shotz throws a punch but it's blocked by Ning .
Shotz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Ning breaks the clinch.
Ning throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ning on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Ning scores with a takedown into Shotz's guard.
Shotz keeping full guard, as Ning tries to pass. #SUB2#
Shotz has his foot on Ning 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ning works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Ning chips away with some ground and pound.
Shotz trying to keep a closed guard but Ning is proving a slippery customer.
Shotz looking to control but Ning passes into half guard.
Ning passes to side control.
Ning is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shotz can do to turn this around?
Shotz is trying to improve his position.
Shotz is still trying to improve position.
Ning working away.#T2#
Ning lands a nice forearm strike.
Shotz is trying to get back to half guard.
Ning cracks Shotz with a big elbow.
Shotz is trying to control Ning 's posture but Ning avoids it.
Shotz sneaks back into half guard.
Shotz is trying to maintain the position but Ning is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Ning seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Shotz looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Ning pushes past his half guard into mount! #T3#
Shotz is trying desperately to improve position.
Ning lands a big elbow.
Ning 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.
Ning scoring with strikes but Shotz is staying in there.
Shotz sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Shotz tries to get to full guard but Ning has control of the leg.
Ning is taking a breather. Shotz 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.
Shotz is looking to get back to full guard here but Ning has managed to pass to side control instead.#T4#
Ning wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shotz keeps working.
Wee Ning overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shotz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ning wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ning cracks Shotz with a big right hand but Shotz just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Shotz manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ning 's best efforts.
Shotz tries to roll over but Ning keeps him under control.
Ning is keen to just control but Shotz is a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ning takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Shotz wants to control but Ning is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Shotz has hold of Ning 's hands but Ning slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wee Ning dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nice defenses there by Shotz.
Shotz throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Ning counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Shotz!
Shotz is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ning is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Ning lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Shotz hang on?
Shotz manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ning is looking to advance position but Shotz won't allow it. #SUB2#
Shotz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shotz trying to hold on to Ning 's head to control him but Ning postures up.
Ning looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T1#
Ning is looking to take a break and control but Shotz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ning tries to pass to full mount but Shotz defends it.
Shotz tries to roll over but Ning keeps him under control.
Shotz is not content to let Ning control the position.#SUB2#
Shotz actively working from the bottom here.
Ning scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ning is looking to take a break and control but Shotz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Shotz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ning pulls his head out easily.
Ning is nestled in close to Shotz, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Shotz is concentrating on defense, preventing Ning from advancing position.
Shotz trying to get back to full guard but Ning takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Ning putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Ning breaks from Shotz's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Shotz takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Ning landing strikes from the mount and Shotz is in trouble!
Ning scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#T3#
Shotz can't escape the position.
Ning looking to control but Shotz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ning scoring with strikes but Shotz is staying in there.
Shotz is looking to get to half guard.
Shotz tries to hold on but Ning pushes him away.
Ning lands a heavy elbow.
Ning raining down hammerfists from mount.#SUB#
Ning is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Shotz can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Ning trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Ning landing strikes, looking to finish!
Ning punishing his opponent with strikes.
Shotz regains half guard.
Scott Shotz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ning lands a nice short elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shotz works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Shotz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ning is aware though and is defending well.
Ning working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wee Ning is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ning scoring with some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wee Ning showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ning , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wee Ning !
Our winner, Wee Ning , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
KIFC 76
Date: Jun 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Shotz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Shotz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shotz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shotz scores with a shot to the body.
Kyoraku clobbers Shotz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Shunsui Kyoraku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donk. Kyoraku catches Shotz right on the button with a cross.
Shotz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kyoraku throws a combination. Shotz tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A big right from Shotz misses.
Some wild striking there from Kyoraku.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kyoraku waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shotz.
Shotz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Shotz throws a jab when Kyoraku was well out of range.
Shotz is looking to clinch.
Shotz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kyoraku under the eye.
Kyoraku misses with a straight right.
Kyoraku's coach down at Elite Island Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kyoraku's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kyoraku throws a hook to the side of Shotz's head but Shotz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shotz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kyoraku sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Kyoraku throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Shotz staying out of range there.
A left and a right from Kyoraku both land. Nice combination.
Shotz ducks under a wild hook from Kyoraku.
Shotz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shotz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kyoraku is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Shotz misses with a double jab
and Kyoraku counters with a straight right hand.
Kyoraku misses with a hook. Shotz ducked under it nicely.
Shotz has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Shotz gets the takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kyoraku wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB#
Shotz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
Kyoraku wants to get back to his feet but Shotz drags him back down.
Kyoraku is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Shotz has an Americana. Kyoraku didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Shotz is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Shotz hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Scott Shotz!
Scott Shotz gave a mention to Primal in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
KIFC 73
Date: May 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Shotz misses with a body punch
and Rager I counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shotz connects with the punch.
Nice body punch from Shotz.
Rager I paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shotz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shotz throws a right hand that misses
letting Rager I counter with a right hand.
Shotz has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Scott Shotz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shotz misses with a double jab
enabling Rager I to counter with a crisp jab.
Shotz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rager I keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shotz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
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!
Shotz misses with a double jab
and Rager I connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rager I takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Shotz ducks under a wild hook from Rager I.#T1#
Shotz's corner calls for a 1-2. Shotz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Shotz throws an off balance right hand
and Rager I counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shotz. Rager I does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Rager I misses the target.
Rager I tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shotz was well out of range. Poor timing from Rager I.
Rager I is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rager I blocks a jab.
Rager I appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Shotz pushes Rager I up against the cage in a clinch.
Shotz is leaning against Rager I and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Rager I breaks from the clinch.
Shotz tests Rager I's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shotz misses with a left hand
and Rager I connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shotz connects with a single shot there.
Rager I looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shotz.#ROC2#Rager I is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shotz drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Rager I right on the button. Rager I goes down! Shotz follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Shotz gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott Shotz!
After the big win, Scott Shotz made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Primal and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
KIFC 63
Date: May 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Yo Ka misses with a lunging right hand
and Shotz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Park Yo Ka has been cut.
Shotz cracks Yo Ka with a good jab.
Yo Ka throws a looping overhand right but Shotz ducks down to avoid it.
Shotz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yo Ka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shotz was well out of range. Poor timing from Yo Ka.
Shotz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Scott Shotz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yo Ka. Shotz does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Shotz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shotz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yo Ka staying out of range there.#TD#
Yo Ka closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Yo Ka has knee on belly and moves into mount. #SUB#
Yo Ka looking to secure an arm triangle but Shotz defends it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shotz tries to reverse the position but Yo Ka maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yo Ka trying to control but Shotz is having none of it. #T1##SUB#
Yo Ka has control of Shotz's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Shotz regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Yo Ka throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Shotz because Yo Ka loaded up on that one.
Shotz has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Shotz tries to reverse the position but Yo Ka maintains control.#SUB#
Yo Ka jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Shotz is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Shotz and Yo Ka has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Yo Ka tries to move to mount but Shotz blocks the move with his legs. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yo Ka working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Shotz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Yo Ka's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Yo Ka seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shotz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Yo Ka maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Shotz could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Yo Ka has cracked it and Shotz is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Yo Ka!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Park Yo Ka!
Our winner, Park Yo Ka, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
KIFC 52
Date: Apr 16, 2023 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Fajardo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fajardo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shotz jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Fajardo clinches with his opponent.
Shotz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Shotz fails to land.
Fajardo misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Shotz.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shotz.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shotz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fajardo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Fajardo works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Fajardo stopping the sweep attempt from Shotz.
Fajardo content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Fajardo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Shotz is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Shotz has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shotz postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Fajardo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Shotz gets back to full guard.
Fajardo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fajardo works over Shotz with some ground and pound from guard.
Fajardo trying to control the position from guard on top but Shotz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fajardo looking to pass the guard.
Fajardo 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.#T2#
Fajardo lands a couple of digs.
Fajardo lands a couple of elbows.
Fajardo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fajardo stands up over Shotz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Shotz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fajardo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shotz keeping full guard, as Fajardo tries to pass. #T3#
Shotz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shotz controlling the position.
Shotz looking to control.
Fajardo wants to control from the top but Shotz keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Fajardo throws an elbow that misses. Shotz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fajardo's guard. Nice move by Shotz!#REVB#
Fajardo keeping moving, preventing Shotz from controlling successfully. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fajardo is trying to keep Shotz in close.
Shotz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shotz looking to pass the guard.
Shotz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Fajardo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shotz defends well.
Shotz won't allow Fajardo to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Fajardo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Franco Fajardo will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Fajardo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shotz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jab, jab by Shotz - just one landing.
Fajardo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shotz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice shot lands for Shotz.
Shotz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fajardo.
Fajardo attempts a counter takedown but Shotz avoids it well and moves away.
Shotz misses with an uppercut.
Fajardo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Fajardo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Shotz is trying to defend but Fajardo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Shotz has his hands clasped together around Fajardo's back. He's all about the action.
Shotz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fajardo is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Fajardo is trying to control the action in half guard but Shotz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shotz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fajardo is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Fajardo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shotz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fajardo.
Shotz is pressing down on Fajardo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fajardo trying to control but Shotz is working from the bottom.
Shotz working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fajardo content to stall in guard here.
Fajardo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Shotz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fajardo.
Fajardo postures up.
Fajardo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Shotz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fajardo landing with the ground and pound.
Fajardo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3##SUB2#
Shotz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fajardo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Scott Shotz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fajardo throws a body shot but no joy.
Shotz throws a big shot that misses.
Fajardo slips a jab from Shotz.
Shotz misses with an uppercut. Fajardo saw that one coming.
Scott Shotz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shotz lands a nice shot to the body.
#CL#
Fajardo forces Shotz back against the cage and clinches.
Fajardo can't find room to land a body shot as Shotz controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Shotz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fajardo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shotz just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fajardo can't find room to land a body shot as Shotz controls the action.
#T4#
Fajardo tries to throw a body punch but Shotz avoids it by throwing Fajardo back against the cage.
Fajardo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fajardo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shotz avoids it.
Fajardo leaning against his opponent.
A body shot lands from Shotz.
Fajardo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Shotz tries a body shot but Fajardo blocks it.
Shotz misses with a punch on the inside.
Shotz managing to block the knees to the body from Fajardo.
Fajardo scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shotz tries to throw a body punch but Fajardo avoids it by throwing Shotz back against the cage.
Fajardo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shotz prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franco Fajardo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fajardo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shotz blocks it with crossed arms.
Fajardo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shotz is trying to force a seperation but Fajardo has the dominant position.
Shotz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Franco Fajardo will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
A swing and a miss from Shotz.
Shotz throws an overhand right that lands on Fajardo's shoulder, as Fajardo tries to avoid the shot.
Shotz lands a jab to the nose.
Shotz scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fajardo looks to throw the jab but Shotz is out of range.
Fajardo needs to keep his hands up - Shotz had a free shot at his head there.
Fajardo shoots in for a takedown but Shotz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It seemed like Shotz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fajardo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fajardo throws a lazy right hand but Shotz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice body punch from Shotz.
Shotz looks to score with a jab to the body but Fajardo is just out of range.
Fajardo avoids the body shot from Shotz.
Shotz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fajardo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shotz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fajardo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Shotz throws a right and a left that Fajardo avoids nicely.
Shotz lands a nice hook to Fajardo's body. Fajardo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Fajardo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fajardo throws a strike aimed at the side of Shotz's head but Shotz avoids it well.#T1#
Shotz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fajardo off and has taken his back!
Fajardo rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Fajardo tries to roll over but Shotz keeps him under control.
Fajardo is working hard here to advance position.
Fajardo has his hands clasped together around Shotz's back. He's all about the action.
Fajardo is pressing down on Shotz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2##SUB#
Fajardo working for a triangle but Shotz defends it easily.
Shotz trying to control the position from guard on top but Fajardo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fajardo controlling Shotz's posture.
Shotz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fajardo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3##SUB#
Fajardo is looking for a triangle but Shotz pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Fajardo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Fajardo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fajardo trying to keep a closed guard but Shotz is proving a slippery customer.
Shotz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fajardo's guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shotz wants to free his trapped foot but Fajardo is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Fajardo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shotz controlling the pace.
Scott Shotz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Franco Fajardo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fajardo is trying to control but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shotz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fajardo is doing well to control the position and prevent Shotz from advancing to side control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shotz misses with a combination
#TD#
and Fajardo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Shotz's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Scott Shotz.
I think Fajardo 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Franco Fajardo! |
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Event:
KIFC 39
Date: Apr 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Uso moves in looking to clinch but Shotz pushes him off.
Shotz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Uso looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Uso takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shotz scores with a hook to the body. Uso takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A left lands for Shotz.
Shotz scores with a shot to the body.
Shotz lands with an uppercut that bounces Uso off the cage and back into range.#CUT2#It looks like Jimmy Uso has been cut.
Shotz connects with a looping right hand.
Uso takes one to the chin there.
Uso ducks right into an uppercut from Shotz.
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!
Shotz connects with a body shot that sends Uso's belly button to the back.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shotz.
Shotz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Uso tries to clinch up.
Uso gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shotz.
Uso moves in looking to clinch but Shotz pushes him off.
Shotz connects with a body shot that sends Uso's belly button to the back.
Uso tries to close the distance and clinch but Shotz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Uso looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Uso has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Shotz connects with a single shot there.
Uso takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Uso fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shotz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shotz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Uso is looking to clinch.
Uso tries to clinch but Shotz is having none of it.
Shotz throws a shot to the body.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shotz blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Shotz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shotz lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Shotz.
Nice elbow from Shotz. #BC2#
Shotz manages to break the clinch.
Shotz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uso walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Uso tries to clinch up but Shotz circles away and keeps his distance.
Danga de danga de dang - Shotz scores with a four punch combination!#ROC2#Uso is rocked!
Uso tries to clinch there but Shotz circles away.
Shotz jabs at Uso's body.
Uso fails with an attempt to clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Uso 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T2#
Uso wants to clinch.
Uso tries to clinch up but Shotz circles away and keeps his distance.
Shotz misses with a two punch combination.
Shotz scores with a jab. Uso acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Shotz connects with the punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Uso closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Uso wants to clinch up but Shotz keeps it at a distance.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice left hand lands by Shotz.
Uso misses with a hook from the clinch.
Uso has a couple of punches blocked by Shotz.
Shotz lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2#
Shotz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Uso tries to clinch up but Shotz circles away and keeps his distance.
Uso tries to close the distance and clinch but Shotz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shotz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Uso tries to clinch but Shotz is having none of it.
Uso fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
Uso wants to clinch.
Shotz is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Uso had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Uso on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Shotz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shotz.
Shotz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shotz scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Uso looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Shotz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Uso needs to keep his hands up - Shotz had a free shot at his head there.
Shotz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Uso tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shotz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shotz lands a right hook to the body.
Uso takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shotz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Uso tries to close the distance and clinch but Shotz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Uso fails with an attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Shotz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Uso tries to clinch but Shotz moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Uso looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shotz throws out a counter right but Uso avoids it with no problem.
Shotz swats away the attempt to clinch by Uso.#T4#
Shotz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Uso's head.
Uso takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Uso is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Uso doesn't manage to clinch there - Shotz circles away.
Uso takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Uso wants to clinch up but Shotz keeps it at a distance.
Shotz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shotz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shotz lands a nice shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shotz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Uso wants to clinch up but Shotz keeps it at a distance.
Shotz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Uso tries to clinch but Shotz is having none of it.
Shotz works Uso's body with a nice hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice combination there by Shotz.
Uso tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shotz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Uso is looking to clinch.
Shotz swats away the attempt to clinch by Uso.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Shotz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Uso's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nice uppercut lands for Shotz. That snapped Uso's head back.
Shotz swats away the attempt to clinch by Uso.
Uso doesn't manage to clinch there - Shotz circles away.
Shotz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shotz sizes up Uso with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Uso tries to clinch but Shotz moves out of range.
Shotz cracks Uso with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Uso tries to clinch there but Shotz circles away.
#CL2#
Shotz clinches.
Shotz digs a right hand underneath Uso's ribcage. Uso let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shotz is leaning against Uso and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shotz lands with a short shot to the head.
Shotz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Uso backwards.
Shotz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Uso backwards.
Oh Uso is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Uso swings wildly with an uppercut but Shotz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uso seems to have got his legs back now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Uso fails to land.
Shotz lands with a short shot to the head.
Uso tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shotz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shotz.
A head punch on the inside from Uso fails to land.
Shotz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Uso swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shotz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Uso backwards. #KD2#
Shotz drops Uso onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Uso is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
The fighters are playing wrist control here with Uso pressed against the cage. Shotz frees himself up and cracks Uso with an uppercut straight from the bowels of hell! Uso crumples to the floor, out cold! Shotz jumps on to the cage and takes in the roar of the crowd! That was nasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Scott Shotz!
Scott Shotz very nearly forgot to thank Primal amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
KIFC 27
Date: Mar 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Sari takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sari walks into a stiff left hand from Shotz.#CL2#
Shotz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sari, pushing him back against the cage.
Shotz working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Shotz breaks the clinch.
Shotz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Scott Shotz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shotz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sari.
Shotz with a nice cross.
Shotz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Sari counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Shotz!
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!
Sari controlling the position.
Shotz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Sari tries for a kimura but Shotz is defending well. #T1#
Sari takes a little break here. Shotz wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Shotz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shotz being controlled for a moment. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sari tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Shotz manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sari's best efforts.
Shotz wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Shotz with the active half guard here but Sari passes nicely into side control.
Shotz tries to improve position but can't.
Shotz looks to move to half guard but instead Sari has passed into mount! Damn!#T3#
Shotz is looking to get to half guard.
Shotz tries to hold on but Sari postures up.
Shotz sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Sari is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sari keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sari prevents Shotz from improving his position.
Sari takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sari tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shotz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sari is controlling the pace.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sari has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Batara Sari dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Shotz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Sari counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Shotz trying to control here.
Shotz is looking for a sweep. Sari is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sari trying to pass the guard but Shotz defending well.
Sari trying to control from half guard but Shotz is working away.
Well, if Sari is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sari is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shotz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sari. #T1#
Shotz tries to roll over but Sari keeps him under control.
Shotz trying to control but Sari postures up.
Sari slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Shotz misses with a shot to the body #TD#
and Sari counters with a takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Shotz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Sari is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shotz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sari is chipping away with strikes.
Sari advances to full mount.
Batara Sari overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Shotz can't escape the position.
Sari controlling from the full mount.
Sari seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Shotz for as long as he can get away with.
Sari continues to stall.
Shotz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shotz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sari is trying to take his opponent's back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shotz working to try and regain half guard.
Sari can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shotz is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Batara Sari dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Sari circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Sari counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Shotz wants to control but Sari passes easily into half guard.
Sari wants to control but Shotz is keeping him busy.
Sari takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Shotz keeping hold of Sari's head, controlling as best he can.
Shotz moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sari not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Sari trying to control the position from guard on top but Shotz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sari pushes down on Shotz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sari not doing much here.
Shotz wants to control but Sari is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sari is trying to control the action in half guard but Shotz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sari keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sari seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Shotz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sari. Sari circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sari tries to clinch up.
Shotz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Scott Shotz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shotz punishes Sari's body with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Shotz instigates a clinch.
Sari blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shotz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3##TD#
Sari has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Shotz regains guard immediately.
Shotz looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sari puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Shotz trying to control from the bottom.
Shotz is trying to get back to full guard.
Sari is looking to advance position but Shotz won't allow it.
Shotz is staying active underneath Sari, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Shotz has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Sari escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Sari!
Shotz is trying to control Sari's posture but Sari avoids it. #T4#
Shotz is letting Sari control him for a moment.
Scott Shotz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shotz gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sari takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Batara Sari is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shotz throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Sari manages to pass to side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Batara Sari showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sari, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Batara Sari! |
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Event:
KIFC 18
Date: Feb 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Kinsella fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shotz.
Kinsella definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kinsella takes one on the button.
A low kick from Kinsella is predictable there #CL2#
and Shotz counters by clinching up. #TD#
Kinsella successfully pulls guard.
Shotz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shotz works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Shotz is trying to work for a kimura but Kinsella is defending well.
Shotz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Kinsella with the active half guard here but Shotz passes nicely into side control.
You can see the frustration on Kinsella's face as Shotz controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kinsella is looking for a sweep.
Kinsella struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Shotz tries for a kimura but Kinsella is defending well. #T1#
Kinsella is letting Shotz control him for a moment.
Kinsella tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shotz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shotz working away.
Kinsella is looking to regain half guard here but Shotz keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Kinsella's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shotz throws a strike aimed at the side of Kinsella's head but Kinsella avoids it well.
Kinsella gets back to half guard.
Shotz is trying to control. Kinsella wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Kinsella is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shotz pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Kinsella looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Shotz passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kinsella!
Shotz postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kinsella looks a forlorn figure.
Kinsella wants to control but Shotz is having none of it.
Kinsella keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kinsella is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kinsella keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Shotz controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Kinsella is squirming around, avoiding Shotz's attempts to control the action.
Shotz controlling the pace for now.
Kinsella is trying to escape the mount.
Kinsella stops Shotz from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Kinsella working to try and regain half guard.
Shotz looking to control and managing it successfully.
Shotz trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Shotz pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Kinsella wants to hold on but Shotz pushes him away.
Kinsella can't escape the position.
Shotz controlling his opponent.
Kinsella really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kinsella has given up his back here.
#SUB2#
Shotz working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Kinsella trying to control the action but Shotz just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Shotz is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kinsella is defending well though. Shotz let's go of the attempt for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kinsella just trying to survive but Shotz is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Shotz dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kinsella lands a front kick.
Kinsella throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Shotz steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kinsella.
Kinsella scores with a sloppy right hand. Shotz should have avoided that one.
Kinsella connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shotz. Shotz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shotz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice body punch from Shotz.
Shotz misses with a straight right.
Kinsella throws a head kick that misses.
Shotz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kinsella slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kinsella throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shotz tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kinsella lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shotz blocks a leg kick.
Kinsella misses with a looping right.
Shotz's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Shotz duly obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kinsella scores with a leg kick.
Shotz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shotz moves out of range of the body kick from Kinsella.
#T1#
Kinsella scores with a nice strike.
Stephan Kinsella is winning the standup battle so far.
Kinsella listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Shotz lands a jab to Kinsella's midsection.#CL2#
Shotz instigates a clinch.
Shotz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Shotz on the inside. #TD#
Kinsella jumps into guard, dragging Shotz to the mat.
Shotz 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.
Kinsella controls Shotz momentarily but Shotz frees himself. #SUB#
Kinsella working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shotz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shotz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shotz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Shotz throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Kinsella working for a triangle but Shotz defends it easily.
Shotz slips nicely into half guard.
Shotz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Shotz's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shotz passes the guard and advances to mount!
Shotz fails to advance to Kinsella's back. #T3#
Shotz is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Kinsella is in real trouble.
Shotz not allowing Kinsella to control his hands.
Kinsella is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Shotz.
Kinsella trying to control the action but Shotz just sinks the hooks in.
Shotz just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Shotz is not going to allow Kinsella to sit and survive in this position.
Shotz is looking to control Kinsella but Kinsella is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Kinsella looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T4#
Kinsella turns into Shotz and is now in his guard.
#SUB2#
Shotz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kinsella defends well.
Shotz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kinsella's guard. #REVB#
Shotz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kinsella can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Shotz is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Kinsella looks calm but he's in trouble here. Shotz gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Kinsella is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Shotz lets go of the hold and Kinsella can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Scott Shotz!
Scott Shotz gave a mention to Primal in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Shotz stuns Rodriguez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#TD#
Rodriguez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Shotz tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rodriguez is in Shotz's guard.
Shotz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rodriguez's guard. #REVB#
Shotz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodriguez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Rodriguez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shotz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rodriguez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shotz on the ground.
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing Shotz from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shotz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rodriguez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shotz is one step ahead there. #T1#
Shotz 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.
Rodriguez can't keep his opponent in guard - Shotz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Shotz is pressing down on Rodriguez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rodriguez is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Shotz in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Rodriguez tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Shotz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Scott Shotz! |
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