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Event:
ICF 11
Date: Dec 09, 2023 |
#R1# Shoy ducks under a wild hook from Bremmer. Shoy attempts a counter takedown but Bremmer avoids it well and moves away. Shoy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bremmer. Shoy tries to counter with a takedown but Bremmer is quick to defend against it. Bremmer throws a hook but Shoy avoids it easily. Bremmer lands a lovely overhand right. Bremmer throws a jab but it's blocked by Shoy. Bremmer throws a body shot but no joy. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Shoy slips a jab from Bremmer. Shoy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2# Shoy tries to keep at a distance but Bremmer has taken the fight into the clinch. Shoy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T1# Bremmer misses with the head strike.
Shoy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bremmer just stands there and leans against the cage. Bremmer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Bremmer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bremmer just misses with a elbow thrown towards Shoy's brow. Bremmer throws a head punch that misses. Shoy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pok Shoy. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bremmer throws an elbow that misses.
Shoy is trying to pull guard but Bremmer has him pressed against the cage. Shoy fails to pull guard.
Bremmer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shoy backwards. #T2# Shoy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bremmer just stands there and leans against the cage. Bremmer looks to throw an elbow but misses. Bremmer swings wildly with an uppercut but Shoy uses good head movement to avoid it. Bremmer misses with some punches.
Shoy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bremmer smiles and moves away.
A punch lands to the side of Shoy 's head but he takes it in his stride. Shoy looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. The fighters circling - Bremmer throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Shoy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T3# Bremmer throws a big shot that misses.#CL2# Shoy gets tackled into the cage by Bremmer. Bremmer maintains the clinch. Bremmer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shoy tries to pull guard but Bremmer forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD# Shoy pulls guard. Bremmer trying to stand up but can't free himself from Shoy's guard. Shoy looking to control.
#SU2# Shoy is working an open guard so Bremmer takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Bremmer throws a hook but Shoy blocks it. Hans Bremmer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4# Bremmer tries a low kick but Shoy avoids it. Shoy attempts a counter takedown but Bremmer avoids it well and moves away.#CL2# Shoy gets tackled into the cage by Bremmer. Bremmer maintains the clinch. Bremmer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bremmer throws an elbow but misses. Bremmer tries a knee to the head but Shoy blocks it.
Bremmer struggles to land a body shot inside as Shoy controls his hands.
Bremmer swings wildly with an uppercut but Shoy uses good head movement to avoid it. Shoy dodges an elbow strike from Bremmer.
Bremmer working aggressively here.
#T5# Bremmer lands a shoulder strike. Shoy avoids the elbow strike from Bremmer, against the cage.
Shoy blocks an uppercut.
Shoy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bremmer walks away with a smile on his face. Shoy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2# Bremmer has Shoy up against the cage in a clinch.
Bremmer can't find room to land a body shot as Shoy controls the action.
Bremmer pushes off an throws an elbow but Shoy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Shoy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bremmer smiles and moves away.
Bremmer misses with a straight left. Shoy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T6# Bremmer misses with a hook. Shoy ducked under it nicely. Shoy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. A big right from Bremmer misses. Bremmer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Shoy ducks under a wild hook from Bremmer. Shoy tries to counter with a takedown but Bremmer is quick to defend against it.#CL2# Bremmer moves into the clinch. Bremmer misses with a short punch on the inside. Bremmer throws a punch but it's blocked by Shoy. #TD# Shoy pulls Bremmer into guard.
Bremmer wants to stand and escape but instead Shoy has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR# The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bremmer wants to sweep here but Shoy controlling him for the moment. #T7# Bremmer looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Shoy puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bremmer wants to get back to full guard. Shoy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T8# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Bremmer tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Shoy has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Shoy seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Bremmer is holding on tight.
Shoy controlling his opponent. Bremmer prevents Shoy from taking his back.#T9# Shoy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Bremmer prevents any damage by holding on tight. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Bremmer dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Bremmer misses the shot to the body. Bremmer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shoy. Shoy attempts a counter takedown but Bremmer avoids it well and moves away. Bremmer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2# Bremmer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Bremmer misses with the head strike.
Bremmer working aggressively here.
Bremmer looks to throw an elbow but misses. #TD# Shoy pulls guard successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Shoy has a closed guard, preventing Bremmer from standing up. #T1# Bremmer is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first. Shoy is trying to control the position but Bremmer postures up. Shoy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Bremmer wants to get up but he can't break Shoy's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Bremmer thuds a left hand into Shoy's body. Hans Bremmer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bremmer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Bremmer misses with a straight left. #CL2# Bremmer pushes Shoy up against the cage in a clinch.#T2# With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bremmer just misses with a elbow thrown towards Shoy's brow. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bremmer. Shoy tries to pull guard but Bremmer holds him up against the cage and eventually Shoy drops back down to his feet.
Shoy blocks an elbow strike.#TD# Shoy manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Shoy has a closed guard, preventing Bremmer from standing up. Bremmer preventing the sweep. Bremmer would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T3# Shoy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bremmer manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bremmer can do anything to dispel that myth.#ES2# Bremmer scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Bremmer swings for the body but Shoy moves out of range.
Shoy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bremmer sprawls and moves away. Nice defenses there by Shoy.#CL2# Bremmer drives through and clinches with Shoy against the cage.
Bremmer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T4# Bremmer is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Shoy blocks an elbow strike from Bremmer.
Shoy tries to pull guard but Bremmer forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Shoy blocks a body shot from Bremmer. Bremmer can't find room to land a body shot as Shoy controls the action.
Shoy blocks an elbow strike. Shoy is trying to pull guard but Bremmer turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pok Shoy. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bremmer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#TD# Shoy jumps guard.
#T5##SU2# Bremmer gets to his feet - Shoy follows without any prompting. #CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Shoy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bremmer to keep the fight standing. Bremmer controlling the action here for a moment.
Bremmer looking to slow down the pace here. Bremmer throws a punch but it's blocked by Shoy. #T6# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Bremmer lands a good knee to the midsection. Shoy won't want to take too many of those. Shoy tries to pull guard but Bremmer forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Shoy blocks an elbow strike. With the fighters up against the cage, Bremmer throws an elbow but misses. Bremmer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bremmer looking to stall.
Bremmer misses with an elbow over the top. The referee is keeping an eye on Bremmer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T7# Shoy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bremmer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD# Shoy pulls guard effortlessly. Shoy has a closed guard, preventing Bremmer from standing up. #SU2# Bremmer decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Shoy misses with a takedown attempt #CL2# and Bremmer counters by moving into the clinch. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bremmer just misses with a elbow thrown towards Shoy's brow. Bremmer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T8# With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bremmer just misses with a elbow thrown towards Shoy's brow. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Bremmer throws a punch but it's blocked by Shoy. Bremmer has a couple of punches blocked by Shoy.
Shoy jumps guard but Bremmer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. The referee is keeping an eye on Bremmer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bremmer trying to control the position but instead, Shoy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bremmer into the cage. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Bremmer seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.#T9# Bremmer pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Bremmer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Bremmer swings wildly with an uppercut but Shoy uses good head movement to avoid it. Bremmer misses with a hook from the clinch. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Bremmer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bremmer looks to throw an elbow but misses. Bremmer pushes off an throws an elbow but Shoy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Bremmer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. 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.#R3##CL2# Bremmer clinches. Shoy fails to pull guard.
#TD# Shoy jumps guard and drags Bremmer to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Bremmer wanted to stand there but Shoy had control of the position. Bremmer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Shoy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bremmer tries to stand but Shoy is controlling from the bottom. #T1# The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Shoy dives in for a single leg takedown but Bremmer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Bremmer pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Shoy avoids a wild elbow strike from Bremmer. Bremmer has a couple of punches blocked by Shoy.
Shoy tries to pull guard but Bremmer holds him up against the cage and eventually Shoy drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pok Shoy. That's going to take a lot out of him. A head punch blocked on the inside by Shoy. #T2# 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. Shoy avoiding damage as Bremmer throws knees to the body.
Shoy jumps guard but Bremmer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Bremmer misses with a hook from the clinch. Hans Bremmer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Shoy blocks an elbow strike. Bremmer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Bremmer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bremmer pushes off an throws an elbow but Shoy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Bremmer throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bremmer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#T3# Shoy fails to pull guard.
Bremmer tries a body shot but Shoy blocks it.
Bremmer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shoy avoids the elbow strike from Bremmer, against the cage.
Shoy blocking some punches.
Shoy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bremmer misses with an elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bremmer. Bremmer misses with some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bremmer throws an elbow but misses. #T4# Bremmer throws a head punch that misses. Shoy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shoy is trying to pull guard but Bremmer has him pressed against the cage. Shoy jumps guard but Bremmer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Shoy tries to pull guard but Bremmer won't allow it.
Bremmer throws an elbow but it misses.
Bremmer looks to throw an elbow but misses. Shoy blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Bremmer fails to land. Bremmer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T5# With the fighters up against the cage, Bremmer throws an elbow but misses. #TD# Shoy pulls Bremmer into guard.
Bremmer wanted to stand there but Shoy had control of the position. Shoy trying to control the position.
Bremmer wants to stand but Shoy is controlling his posture from full guard. Shoy trying to control the position.
#T6# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Bremmer trying to stand up but can't free himself from Shoy's guard.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Shoy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. A looping hook to the body misses from Bremmer. Shoy does a little dance to reset his feet. Shoy blocks a leg kick. Bremmer throws a lazy right hand but Shoy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Bremmer misses with an uppercut
#TD# and Shoy counters with a takedown into side control. #T7# Shoy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bremmer keeps working. #T8# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Bremmer bucks up and tries to throw Shoy off but instead Shoy has got his back! Bremmer trying to get back to his feet but Shoy is in full control for now. Shoy just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T9# Bremmer staying busy and making it hard for Shoy to control. Bremmer can't escape the position.
Shoy has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Bremmer's body.
Will Shoy go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Bremmer really dominated that round. 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.#R4# Shoy slips under a jab from Bremmer. Shoy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bremmer to score with a decent uppercut.#CL2# Bremmer instigates a clinch. Shoy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bremmer walks away with a smile on his face. Shoy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Bremmer misses with an uppercut
#TD# and Shoy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bremmer won't be happy with that. Shoy controls the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Shoy is looking to take a break and control but Bremmer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Bremmer is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T1# Shoy advances nicely into full mount. Shoy tries to control but Bremmer wriggling away. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Shoy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Bremmer is squirming around, avoiding Shoy's attempts to control the action. Bremmer is trying desperately to improve position. Shoy pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T3# Bremmer can't escape the position.
Shoy looking to control and managing it successfully. Shoy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bremmer is looking to escape. #T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Shoy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Shoy has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T5# Bremmer wants to hold on but Shoy pushes him away. Shoy controlling from the full mount. #T6# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Bremmer is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Bremmer is looking to improve his position but Shoy isn't that keen on the idea. Shoy content just to control the position here. #T7# Shoy works his way to his opponent's back.
Good control from Shoy. Bremmer is trying to get back to his feet but Shoy has full control of the position and if anything, Bremmer has just worked his way into a worse spot. Shoy is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T8# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. This is a sustained period of stalling by Shoy. Shoy trying to control.#T9# I really don't envy Bremmer right now.
Bremmer is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Shoy has good solid back control here. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pok Shoy had his way with Hans Bremmer in that round. 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. And we move into the final round!#R5# Shoy slips under a jab. Bremmer throws a shot to the body.
Bremmer throws a head kick but Shoy moves out of range.
Shoy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bremmer sprawls and moves away. Bremmer misses with a wild body shot. Shoy attempts a counter takedown but Bremmer avoids it well and moves away.#CL2# Bremmer drives through and clinches with Shoy against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Shoy blocks the elbow strike.
Shoy tries to pull guard but Bremmer won't allow it.
Shoy managing to block the knees to the body from Bremmer.
#T1# Bremmer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shoy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bremmer walks away with a smile on his face. Shoy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Bremmer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bremmer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shoy was well out of range. Poor timing from Bremmer. Shoy attempts a counter takedown but Bremmer avoids it well and moves away. Bremmer lands a slapping body shot.
#CL2# Bremmer rushes Shoy and presses him up against the cage. Shoy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bremmer misses with some punches.
#T2# Bremmer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bremmer throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bremmer throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bremmer looking to throw knees to the head but Shoy is blocking nicely.
Shoy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bremmer smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pok Shoy. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD# Shoy looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Shoy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bremmer keeps working. #T3# Bremmer is trying to get back to full guard. Shoy wants to free his trapped foot but Bremmer is holding on for dear life with his legs. Bremmer tries to get to full guard but Shoy has control of the leg. #T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Shoy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Shoy works his foot free and advances to mount. Shoy tries to control but Bremmer wriggling away. #T5# Shoy moves to back control. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Shoy controls the position. Shoy's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T6# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Further stalling from Shoy. Bremmer tries to escape but Shoy has the hooks in and won't let him break free. Shoy is not going to allow Bremmer to sit and survive in this position. #T7# Good control from Shoy. Bremmer is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T8# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Bremmer wants to escape the position.
I would not like to be Bremmer right now.
Shoy tries to keep control of the position but Bremmer is staying busy. Bremmer trying to control the position but Shoy manages to sink in the hooks. #T9# Shoy keeps control of the position easily here as Bremmer tries to buck him off.
Bremmer wants to get back to his feet. Bremmer is in bad spot here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Shoy trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Bremmer doesn't escape.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Hans Bremmer. I think Bremmer 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 46:49 Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 46:49 Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hans Bremmer! |
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Event:
ICF 10
Date: Dec 01, 2023 |
#R1# Romanescu throws a leg kick #TD2# and Shoy counters with a shoot takedown. Romanescu fights it but they end up in guard. Shoy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Shoy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Shoy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Romanescu trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Shoy content to stall in guard here. #T1# Shoy pushes down on Romanescu's leg and manages to get into half guard. Shoy is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Romanescu! Romanescu looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Romanescu working to try and regain half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2# Shoy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Shoy's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Romanescu is in all sorts of trouble here.
Shoy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Romanescu is working to get back to half guard.
#T3# Shoy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Romanescu wants to hold on but Shoy pushes him away. Shoy controlling the pace for now. #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. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Romanescu is trying desperately to improve position.#T5# Shoy controlling his opponent. Shoy seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Romanescu is holding on tight.
Shoy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T6# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#T7# Shoy with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Shoy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. We've been informed that Shoy has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Shoy moves to back control. #T8# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Romanescu is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T9# More stalling from Shoy. Romanescu is in bad spot here.
Shoy really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Romanescu. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pok Shoy dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Romanescu lands a lovely overhand right. Shoy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL# Romanescu gets a clinch. #TD2# Shoy pulls guard. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Romanescu wanted to stand there but Shoy had control of the position. Romanescu wants to stand and escape but instead Shoy has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB# We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Romanescu wants to get back to his feet but Shoy passes into half guard.
Shoy is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Pok Shoy has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1# Shoy controlling the pace for now. Shoy with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Shoy has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Shoy moves to take his opponent's back. #T3# Romanescu is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Romanescu wants to control his opponent's hands but Shoy gets his hands free. Shoy biding his time, controlling Romanescu. Shoy is continuing to stall.#T5# I really don't envy Romanescu right now.
Shoy has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Romanescu's body.
#T6# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2# Shoy is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Romanescu taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Shoy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pok Shoy! |
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Event:
ICF 8
Date: Nov 11, 2023 |
#R1# Gunner throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Gunner swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shoy. A left lands for Gunner. Gunner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Shoy walks into a jab. Gunner works the jab nicely. Tommy Gunner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Gunner lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Shoy goes for a double leg but Gunner avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gunner continues to drive forward. The fighters circle momentarily. Gunner darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. A shot to the liver by Gunner. Beautiful body shot. Shoy looks winded! This has been an exciting period of action! Gunner dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Gunner jabs at Shoy's body.#T1# Gunner connects with a solid leg kick. Gunner is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Shoy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Gunner's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gunner duly obliges. Gunner lands with a cross. Gunner stuns Shoy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Gunner connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shoy. Shoy circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Gunner lands a slapping body shot.
#KD# Gunner lands a big head kick that sends Shoy tumbling to the mat! Gunner takes a step backwards and waves Shoy back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Shoy is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Pok Shoy has been cut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Gunner throws a leg kick which misses Shoy's front leg but catches the back leg as Shoy tries to avoid it. Shoy is still on wobbly legs! Can Gunner finish him? Gunner closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Shoy! Gunner dives in looking to finish! Shoy 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 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Gunner! Tommy Gunner took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I’m here to do the man dance every time I step in here guys'. |
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Event:
ICF 6
Date: Oct 14, 2023 |
#R1# Knapp looks to score with a jab to the body but Shoy is just out of range. Knapp lands a body shot.
Knapp looks to land a left hand but Shoy moved out of range nicely. And Shoy tries to counter it with a takedown but Knapp pushes his down on his head and steps out. Knapp fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shoy manages to avoid it. Shoy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knapp. Shoy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Knapp waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shoy. Knapp ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shoy moves away. Knapp thows a left - swing and a miss! Shoy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Shoy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Knapp is looking to wear down Shoy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Knapp looks to throw the jab but Shoy is out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Shoy shoots in looking for a takedown but Knapp manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shoy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Shoy should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Knapp swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knapp tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shoy was well out of range. Poor timing from Knapp. Edgar Knapp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Knapp rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2# and Shoy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Knapp won't be happy with that. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Knapp bucks up and tries to throw Shoy off but instead Shoy has got his back! We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Shoy has eaten all the pies!#T1# Knapp wants to get back to his feet. Knapp tries to escape the position.
Shoy wants to control but Knapp manages to buck him off and is now in Shoy's guard! Nice work there by Knapp! Knapp wanted to stand there but Shoy had control of the position. #T2# Knapp postures up.
Shoy has a closed guard, preventing Knapp from standing up. #T3# Shoy looking to control.
#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Shoy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Knapp circles away. Knapp looks to throw the jab but Shoy is out of range. And Shoy tries to counter it with a takedown but Knapp pushes his down on his head and steps out. Knapp bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shoy's head backwards. Shoy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knapp. Shoy with the counter takedown but Knapp avoids it easily. Nice sprawl there from Knapp as Shoy shoots in. A little feinted left hand from Knapp on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Edgar Knapp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pok Shoy.#T4# Knapp ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shoy moves away. Shoy feints the counter takedown. Shoy ducks under a wild hook from Knapp. Knapp misses with a telegraphed body shot
#TD2# and Shoy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Knapp has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Shoy won't allow Knapp to sweep him here. Knapp has his hands on Shoy's head, controlling the position. Shoy wants to control from the top but Knapp keeps moving. #T5# Knapp controlling the position. We've been informed that Shoy has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T6# 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. A looping hook to the body misses from Knapp. Shoy does a little dance to reset his feet. The fighters circling - Knapp throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Shoy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shoy feints the counter takedown. Knapp throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2# and Shoy counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Knapp! Shoy trying to control the action but Knapp is working from the bottom. #T7# Knapp is looking for a sweep. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Shoy prevents Knapp from escaping the position. Knapp is looking to reverse the position. Knapp regains half guard. Shoy wants to control but Knapp is keeping him busy. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Edgar Knapp is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T8# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Knapp swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shoy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Knapp tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shoy was well out of range. Poor timing from Knapp. Knapp misses with a body shot
#TD2# and Shoy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Knapp won't be happy with that. Knapp is looking to get back to his feet here but Shoy is keeping cool and he's managed to take Knapp's back. Knapp has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke. Knapp tries to break free.
#T9# Shoy is riding his opponent, not letting Knapp buck him off. Shoy is looking to control Knapp but Knapp is wriggling around and keeping busy. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Knapp is trying to get back to his feet but Shoy has full control of the position and if anything, Knapp has just worked his way into a worse spot. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edgar Knapp dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Knapp moves into range and connects with a jab. Knapp is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shoy can do to turn this around? Knapp is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shoy. Shoy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Knapp misses with a jab to the body
#TD2# and Shoy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Shoy is controlling the pace.
Knapp is staying active underneath Shoy, who seems content to just control the action from this position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Knapp is looking for a sweep. Shoy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1# Knapp wants to get back to his feet. Knapp wants to improve his position but Shoy is controlling well.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Shoy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Shoy is stalling here. Knapp is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Shoy seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Knapp has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Knapp tries to stand but Shoy is controlling his head. #T2# A control attempt from Shoy but he's now mounted!#SU# Knapp get's back to his feet.#T3# Knapp throws a hook to the side of Shoy's head but Shoy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Shoy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Knapp defends it well. Shoy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knapp.
Shoy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Knapp lands a jab. Shoy ducks under a wild hook from Knapp. Shoy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Shoy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knapp. Knapp throws a body punch but Shoy moves out of range. Shoy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Knapp ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shoy moves away. A telegraphed right hand from Knapp misses the target. Shoy fails with the takedown. Knapp misses with a hook.#T4# Shoy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knapp. Shoy with the counter takedown but Knapp avoids it easily. Knapp misses the shot to the body. Knapp misses with an uppercut. Shoy saw that one coming. Shoy ducks under a wild hook from Knapp. Shoy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Knapp throws a body shot but no joy. Shoy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Knapp defends it well. Knapp misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shoy.
Shoy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knapp.
Shoy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Shoy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knapp.
Knapp misses with a hook to the body
#TD2# and Shoy counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Knapp! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Shoy wants to take a breather but Knapp manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Shoy. Knapp is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Shoy is controlling him. #T5# Knapp controlling Shoy's posture. Shoy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Shoy won't allow Knapp to sweep him here. #T6# 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. Shoy pushes down on Knapp's leg and manages to get into half guard. Shoy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Shoy has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T7# Knapp can't escape the position.
Knapp squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Knapp tries to get back to half guard but can't. Shoy controlling the position easily from mount. Knapp trying desperately to get to his feet.
#T8# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Knapp tries to hold on but Shoy pushes him away. Knapp is looking to improve his position but Shoy isn't that keen on the idea.#T9# Shoy controlling from mount. Knapp squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Shoy controlling the pace for now. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Shoy is trying to control here but Knapp has managed to regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edgar Knapp dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3# Knapp fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shoy manages to avoid it. Shoy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Knapp misses with a hook. Shoy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Shoy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL# Knapp closes the distance and clinches. A nice left hand lands by Knapp.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knapp. Knapp tries to break free but Shoy pushes him back against the cage. Knapp can't find room to land a body shot as Shoy controls the action.
Knapp can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A hook to the body from Knapp.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knapp. Shoy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Shoy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. A short left from Knapp. #T1# Knapp pushes Shoy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Shoy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Knapp walks away with a smile on his face. Shoy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Knapp throws a jab when Shoy was well out of range. And Shoy tries to counter it with a takedown but Knapp pushes his down on his head and steps out. The fighters circling - Knapp throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Shoy slips a straight right by Knapp. Shoy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Knapp defends it well. Knapp misses with a hook to the body
#TD2# and Shoy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Knapp won't be happy with that. Knapp is looking for a sweep. Shoy trying to control the position but Knapp is working away. Knapp is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2# Shoy trying to control the action but Knapp is working from the bottom. Knapp wants to control but Shoy postures up.#T3# Knapp is looking for a sweep. Shoy tries to move into full mount but can't pass Knapp's legs. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Shoy blocks a jab. Knapp misses with a wild body shot. Shoy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2# Shoy looking to score a takedown here. Knapp is defending well but Shoy drives through and ends up in Knapp's guard. Knapp wants to sweep here but Shoy controlling him for the moment. Shoy passes Knapp's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4# Knapp is looking for a sweep. Shoy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Shoy trying to control from half guard but Knapp is working away. Knapp is trying is best to control the position here. Knapp wants to get back to full guard but Shoy has passed into side control. Knapp is trying to control Shoy's posture but Shoy avoids it. #T5# Knapp is pushing Shoy's head away, looking to escape. Shoy manages to hold on to the position though.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Knapp fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shoy manages to avoid it. Shoy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. And Shoy tries to counter it with a takedown but Knapp pushes his down on his head and steps out. Shoy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL# Knapp clinches up against the cage. Shoy blocks an uppercut.
#T6# A head punch on the inside from Knapp fails to land. Shoy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Edgar Knapp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pok Shoy. Knapp makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Knapp working hard to break the clinch. Knapp working aggressively here.
Knapp throws a head punch that misses. Knapp wants to break the clinch but can't.
Knapp lands with a short shot to the head. Knapp makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC# Knapp breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knapp listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Knapp throws a right hand that misses
#TD2# and Shoy counters with a single leg into guard. Knapp didn't expect that. #T7# Knapp is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Shoy dives into side control.
Shoy trying to control the position but Knapp is working away. Shoy tries to move to mount but Knapp blocks the move with his legs. #T8# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Knapp tries to escape but Shoy is in control. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Knapp can't do much from the bottom here. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T9# Shoy moves out of range of the strikes. Knapp misses with a body punch
#TD2# and Shoy counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Shoy. Knapp seems keen to control Shoy's posture. Knapp 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. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edgar Knapp clearly takes that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4# Knapp misses with a looping left.#CL# Knapp darts in and clinches Shoy up against the cage. A nice left hand lands by Knapp.
Knapp fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knapp lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shoy backwards. Knapp lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Knapp misses with a body punch.
Knapp misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Knapp. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Knapp fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knapp tries a body shot but Shoy blocks it.
Edgar Knapp has scored more points in the clinch so far. Knapp lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shoy backwards. Knapp misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1# Shoy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Knapp walks away with a smile on his face. Shoy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. A telegraphed right hand from Knapp misses the target. Shoy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Knapp rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2# and Shoy counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Shoy. Shoy is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. Knapp looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Knapp is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Shoy is controlling him. Knapp seems keen to control Shoy's posture.#T2# Shoy looking to sit in guard and control but Knapp gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Knapp would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Knapp wants to stand and escape but instead Shoy has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T3# Knapp wants to stand up but Shoy is controlling him. Knapp keeping moving, preventing Shoy from controlling successfully. Knapp 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.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Knapp trying to control the position here. Shoy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Knapp is keeping the position for now. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Knapp swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knapp throws the left hand but Shoy avoids the punch easily. Shoy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T5# Knapp is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shoy. And Shoy tries to counter it with a takedown but Knapp pushes his down on his head and steps out. Knapp waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shoy. Knapp thows a left - swing and a miss! Shoy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Knapp defends it well. Knapp has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Knapp misses with an uppercut. Shoy saw that one coming. Knapp tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shoy was well out of range. Poor timing from Knapp. Shoy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Knapp misses with a looping right. Shoy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Knapp looks to throw the jab but Shoy is out of range. Knapp misses with a wild body shot. Knapp misses with a straight right. Knapp misses with an uppercut
#TD2# so Shoy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Knapp will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Shoy being controlled here momentarily. #T6# Knapp 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. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Knapp is on top in guard.
#REVR# Shoy working a defensive guard here.
#T7# Knapp is looking to stand up but Shoy won't let him. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T8# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. A swing and a miss from Knapp. Knapp throws out a loose jab but Shoy uses good head movement to avoid it. Shoy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shoy. Edgar Knapp is winning the standup battle so far. Knapp is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shoy. Shoy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Knapp defends it well. Knapp throws a right hand that misses
#TD2# and Shoy counters with a nice double leg into guard. Pok Shoy has got the better of the ground game so far. Knapp controlling the position. Shoy looking to sit in guard and control but Knapp gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T9# Knapp wants to stand and escape but instead Shoy has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB# Knapp is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Knapp has his hands on Shoy's head, controlling the position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Knapp looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shoy is one step ahead there. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edgar Knapp had his way with Pok Shoy in that round. That's time! Knapp's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5# Knapp misses with a wild body shot. Shoy moves out of range of the strikes. Shoy feints the counter takedown. Knapp jabbing away but nothing is landing. And Shoy tries to counter it with a takedown but Knapp pushes his down on his head and steps out. Shoy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Knapp ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shoy moves away. Shoy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knapp.
Shoy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Knapp throws a big shot that misses. Shoy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Knapp throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Knapp misses with a straight left. And Shoy tries to counter it with a takedown but Knapp pushes his down on his head and steps out. Knapp is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Knapp closes the distance and clinches. Knapp goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knapp misses with a punch to the body.
Shoy tries to pull guard but Knapp won't allow it.
#T1# Knapp misses with a hook from the clinch. Knapp misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knapp makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Knapp gets through Shoy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Knapp can't break the clinch.
Knapp tries to throw a body punch but Shoy avoids it by throwing Knapp back against the cage. A short right from Knapp. Knapp lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shoy backwards. Knapp lands a left hand.
Shoy jumps guard but Knapp stands there with Shoy around his waist. Shoy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Knapp tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2# Knapp misses with the head strike.
Knapp misses with some punches.
Knapp working hard to break the clinch. Knapp misses with some punches.
Knapp misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Knapp. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Knapp creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Knapp scores with a hook to the body. Shoy is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell? Knapp tries to throw a body punch but Shoy avoids it by throwing Knapp back against the cage. Knapp scores with a shot to the side of Shoy'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! Knapp throws a head punch that misses. Knapp throws a punch but it's blocked by Shoy. #T3# Knapp has a couple of punches blocked by Shoy.
Knapp tries to work over Shoy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Knapp has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Knapp misses with the head strike.
Shoy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knapp struggles to land a body shot inside as Shoy controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Knapp fails to land. Knapp swings wildly with an uppercut but Shoy uses good head movement to avoid it. Knapp swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knapp. Knapp lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shoy backwards. Shoy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Knapp walks away with a smile on his face. Shoy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Edgar Knapp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pok Shoy.#T4# Knapp tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shoy was well out of range. Poor timing from Knapp. Shoy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Knapp defends it well. Knapp throws a body shot but no joy. And Shoy tries to counter it with a takedown but Knapp pushes his down on his head and steps out. Knapp misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2# so Shoy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Shoy tries to free his leg and advance position but Knapp is retaining full guard. Knapp keeping moving, preventing Shoy from controlling successfully. Knapp lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T5# Knapp has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Shoy is proving hard to escape from. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T6# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Knapp waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shoy. Shoy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Knapp misses the shot to the body. Shoy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Knapp misses the shot to the body. Knapp fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shoy manages to avoid it. Shoy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knapp throws out the jab. A big right from Knapp misses. Knapp throws a shot from downtown. Shoy moves away and avoids it. Knapp throws a sloppy body shot
#TD2# and Shoy counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Knapp! Knapp regains half guard.#T7# Knapp wants to get back to his feet. Shoy controlling the action here. Knapp wants to get back to his feet.
Knapp wants to get back to full guard but Shoy has mounted him!#T8# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Knapp squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Shoy wants to take Knapp's back here but Knapp is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Edgar Knapp is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Knapp tries to hold on but Shoy pushes him away. Knapp is squirming around, avoiding Shoy's attempts to control the action. Knapp can't escape the position.
#T9# Knapp is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Shoy trying to control but he's not successful this time. Shoy controlling the pace for now. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Knapp is squirming around, avoiding Shoy's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight! Edgar Knapp showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Knapp, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 50:45 Judge Josh West scores the fight 50:45 Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edgar Knapp! |
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Event:
ICF 3
Date: Sep 03, 2023 |
#R1# Brandybuck keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Brandybuck definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Brandybuck swings widly with a right hand
#TD2# and Shoy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Shoy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Brandybuck is in trouble now - Shoy has advanced to mount! Shoy should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Brandybuck wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Shoy controlling the position well here. Brandybuck rolled but Shoy kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T1# Brandybuck tries to escape the position.
Shoy controls the position.#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Brandybuck just trying to survive but Shoy is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Shoy has eaten all the pies! Shoy biding his time, controlling Brandybuck. Brandybuck trying to control the action but Shoy just sinks the hooks in. #T3# Shoy slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Brandybuck is trying to break free.
#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. Good control from Shoy.#T5# Shoy's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T6# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Shoy is hanging on to Brandybuck's back as he tries to escape.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Shoy controlling the positon.#T7# More stalling from Shoy.#T8# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Brandybuck is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Shoy is riding his opponent, not letting Brandybuck buck him off. #T9# And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pok Shoy dominated that round. 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# Brandybuck throws a hook but Shoy blocks it. Shoy avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Shoy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Shoy on the wrong end of a nice jab. Shoy avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Brandybuck throws a hook but Shoy avoids it easily. Brandybuck misses with a right hand #TD2# and Shoy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Brandybuck's guard. Shoy tries to free his leg and advance position but Brandybuck is retaining full guard. Brandybuck looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shoy is one step ahead there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Shoy sitting in guard, not really doing much. Shoy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1# Brandybuck wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Shoy manages to pass to side control. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Shoy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Shoy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brandybuck. Shoy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Brandybuck defends it well. Shoy slips a jab from Brandybuck. Brandybuck ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shoy moves away.#T3# Brandybuck throws a body punch but Shoy moves out of range. Shoy feints the counter takedown. Brandybuck looks to score with a jab to the body but Shoy is just out of range. Shoy ducks under a wild hook from Brandybuck. Shoy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Brandybuck defends it well. Brandybuck misses the jab. Shoy slips a straight right by Brandybuck. And Shoy tries to counter it with a takedown but Brandybuck pushes his down on his head and steps out. Brandybuck pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Shoy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Brandybuck uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shoy has time to react. Brandybuck looks to score with a jab to the body but Shoy is just out of range. Brandybuck lunges at Shoy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shoy's hand. Brandybuck throws the left hand but Shoy avoids the punch easily. Shoy feints the counter takedown. Brandybuck feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shoys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! A jab from Brandybuck misses. Brandybuck throws a hook but Shoy blocks it. And Shoy tries to counter it with a takedown but Brandybuck pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T4# Brandybuck throws a body shot but no joy. Shoy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Brandybuck looks to land a left hand but Shoy moved out of range nicely. Brandybuck misses with a wild body shot. Shoy feints the counter takedown. Brandybuck scores with a sloppy right hand. Shoy should have avoided that one. A jab from Brandybuck misses. And Shoy tries to counter it with a takedown but Brandybuck pushes his down on his head and steps out. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Shoy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Brandybuck thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD2# Shoy shoots in and gets a takedown into Brandybuck's guard. Shoy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Shoy stopping the sweep attempt from Brandybuck.#T5# Brandybuck controls Shoy momentarily but Shoy frees himself. Shoy being controlled here momentarily. Shoy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T6# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Brandybuck seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Shoy prevents Brandybuck from getting back to his feet. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Brandybuck ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shoy moves away. Shoy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Brandybuck defends it well. Nice cross by Brandybuck. Shoy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brandybuck. Brandybuck scores with a sloppy right hand. Shoy should have avoided that one. #CUT#It looks like Pok Shoy has been cut. Shoy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brandybuck throws out the jab. Shoy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T7# Shoy ducks under a wild hook from Brandybuck. Samwell Brandybuck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD# Brandybuck lands a big right hand that sends Shoy crashing to the mat! Brandybuck stays standing though and waves Shoy back to his feet! Brandybuck pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Shoy with the counter takedown but Brandybuck avoids it easily. Brandybuck misses the jab. Shoy with the counter takedown but Brandybuck avoids it easily. Brandybuck misses with a straight left. Shoy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Brandybuck defends it well. Shoy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Shoy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Brandybuck defends it well. Brandybuck tests Shoy's chin there with a solid looking shot. Shoy slips under a jab from Brandybuck. Shoy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Brandybuck throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Shoy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. The crowd cheers as Brandybuck lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shoy doesn't seem phased though. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Shoy slips under a jab from Brandybuck. Shoy feints the counter takedown. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Brandybuck misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2# and Shoy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T8# Shoy content to stall in guard here. Let's hope that Shoy has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T9# Shoy advances position into side control! Brandybuck prevents Shoy from improving position. Shoy staying calm. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samwell Brandybuck dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Pok Shoy's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3# Brandybuck throws a body punch but Shoy moves out of range. Shoy feints the counter takedown. Brandybuck throws a hook to the side of Shoy's head but Shoy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Brandybuck looks to throw the jab but Shoy is out of range. Shoy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brandybuck. Shoy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2# Brandybuck tries to sprawl but Shoy drives through with a takedown into half guard. Shoy is figuring out what he wants to do next. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1# Brandybuck trying to control from the bottom.
Shoy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Brandybuck is staying active underneath Shoy, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Brandybuck is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Brandybuck throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shoy feints the counter takedown. Shoy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Brandybuck throws an overhand right that lands on Shoy's shoulder, as Shoy tries to avoid the shot. Brandybuck digs a good body shot into Shoy's ribs. Shoy ducks under a wild hook from Brandybuck. Shoy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. The fighters circling - Brandybuck throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Brandybuck misses with a hook. Brandybuck smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Shoy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shoy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Brandybuck defends it well.#T3# Brandybuck connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Brandybuck thows a left - swing and a miss! Samwell Brandybuck is winning the standup battle so far. Brandybuck misses with a wild body shot. Shoy feints the counter takedown. Brandybuck throws a body shot but no joy. Shoy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. A slow jab from Brandybuck misses its intended target. Shoy feints the counter takedown. Brandybuck throws a hook to the side of Shoy's head but Shoy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Shoy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Brandybuck defends it well. Brandybuck swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD2# and Shoy counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Brandybuck tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Shoy manages to move to mount!
Shoy content just to control the position here. #T4# Shoy is continuing to stall. Shoy trying to control but he's not successful this time. Pok Shoy has got the better of the ground game so far.#T5# Shoy controlling from the full mount. Brandybuck wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#T6# 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. Brandybuck is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Shoy.
#T7# Shoy with more of the same as he continues to hold on. Brandybuck can't escape the position.
Brandybuck trying to get back to his feet but Shoy is in full control for now. #T8# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Brandybuck is really stuck here.
What can Brandybuck do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Brandybuck wants to get back to his feet. Brandybuck trying to control the hands but Shoy won't let him. #T9# Shoy has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Brandybuck's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Samwell Brandybuck did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it. The cut man is working on Pok Shoy's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4# Brandybuck scores with a punch to the head.#TD2# Shoy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Brandybuck's guard. Brandybuck is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Shoy dives into side control.
#REVR# Brandybuck being controlled for a moment. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1# Shoy is looking to take a break and control but Brandybuck is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Brandybuck looking for a sweep but Shoy has passed into full mount! Oh no! Brandybuck wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Shoy is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T3##T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Shoy controlling well, preventing Brandybuck from escaping the position.
Brandybuck trying to control the action but Shoy just sinks the hooks in. #T5# Good control from Shoy.#T6# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Brandybuck is trying to get back to his feet but Shoy has full control of the position and if anything, Brandybuck has just worked his way into a worse spot. Shoy controlling from the back. We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Shoy.#T7# Shoy trying to control. Shoy is hanging on to Brandybuck's back as he tries to escape.
Shoy has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Brandybuck's body.
#T8# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Brandybuck tries to escape but Shoy has the hooks in and won't let him break free. Brandybuck prevents Shoy from getting a body triangle.#T9# Brandybuck trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. Shoy trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Brandybuck doesn't escape. Shoy not allowing Brandybuck to control his hands. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Shoy is hanging on to Brandybuck's back as he tries to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pok Shoy dominated that fourth round. The cut man is working on Pok Shoy's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R5# Shoy takes a shot right to the bread basket. Shoy ducks under a wild hook from Brandybuck. Brandybuck misses with a body shot.
And Shoy tries to counter it with a takedown but Brandybuck pushes his down on his head and steps out. Brandybuck bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shoy's head backwards. Shoy avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Brandybuck misses with an uppercut. Brandybuck throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Brandybuck throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shoy on the side of the head. Brandybuck looks to throw the jab but Shoy is out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Brandybuck scores with a nice strike. Brandybuck takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Brandybuck misses with a right hand #TD2# and Shoy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Brandybuck is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Shoy dives into side control.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#T1##REVR# Brandybuck wants to get back to his feet but Shoy drags him back down. Shoy advances to mount. Shoy manages to capitalize on a mistake by Brandybuck to take his back! Shoy is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T2# Brandybuck is trying to break free.
Brandybuck is trying to stand back up. Brandybuck is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T3##T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Brandybuck tries to roll but Shoy sticks to his back.
Shoy struggling to keep hold of the position.
Brandybuck is trying to get back to his feet but Shoy has full control of the position and if anything, Brandybuck has just worked his way into a worse spot. Brandybuck just trying to survive but Shoy is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T5# Shoy trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Brandybuck doesn't escape. Yet more stalling tactics from Shoy.#T6# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Brandybuck needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation. Brandybuck wants to escape the position.
Shoy is looking to control Brandybuck but Brandybuck is wriggling around and keeping busy. I would not like to be Brandybuck right now.
#T7##T8# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Brandybuck staying busy and making it hard for Shoy to control. Brandybuck is trying to get back to his feet but Shoy has full control of the position and if anything, Brandybuck has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T9# Brandybuck is in bad spot here.
Brandybuck is trying to get back to his feet but Shoy has full control of the position and if anything, Brandybuck has just worked his way into a worse spot. Brandybuck is in bad spot here.
Brandybuck is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Shoy.
Brandybuck tries to escape but Shoy has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Pok Shoy. I think Shoy 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Pok Shoy! Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight as a draw! Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Samwell Brandybuck!
The fight ends as a draw! |
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