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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 114
Date: Oct 26, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Shappens looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ryans!
Shappens tries to advance to mount but Ryans denies him.
Ryans manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SU2#
Ryans stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Shappens to get to his feet.
Ryans connects with an inside leg kick.#TD#
Shappens looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ryans is controlling Shappens's posture.
Ryans avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ryans lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Ryans controlling from the top position. #T1#
Ryans preventing the sweep.
Ryans is looking to stand up but Shappens won't let him. #SUB#
Shappens is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ryans defends well.
Shappens trying to keep a closed guard but Ryans is proving a slippery customer.
Ryans sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Shappens's guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ryans takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Shappens wants to improve his position but Ryans is controlling well.
Ryans performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Shappens taking some punishment here, with Ryans in his half guard.
Shappens is not content to let Ryans control the position.
Shappens slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Shappens is trying to control the position but Ryans postures up.
Ryans controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
It looks like Ryans might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Shappens tries to clinch up but Ryans circles away and keeps his distance.#TD#
Ryans gets caught napping as Shappens dives in and scores a takedown. Ryans manages to retain guard.
Shappens wants to control from the top but Ryans keeps moving.
Ryans looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Ryans looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4#
Ryans keeping moving, preventing Shappens from controlling successfully.
Ryans working a defensive guard here.
Ryans preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ryans trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shappens wants to get up but he can't break Ryans's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ryans working a defensive guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Ryans dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Shappens shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ryans defends it nicely.
Ryans wants to counter the offense by Shappens and move into the clinch position.
Ryans shoots in for a takedown but Shappens shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rich Shappens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Ryans scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ryans advances to full mount.
Ryans trying to control but Shappens is having none of it.
Jake Ryans has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryans looking to finish Shappens with some ground and pound. This is bad for Shappens!#T1#
Ryans looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ryans trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Ryans moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Shappens has worked his arm free - good work by Shappens!
Shappens prevents Ryans from improving position. #SUB2#
Ryans tries for a kimura but Shappens is defending well. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ryans is looking to take a break and control but Shappens is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SU2#
Ryans decides to stand up, so the ref orders Shappens to his feet.
Shappens looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#CL2#
Ryans gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ryans tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shappens avoids it.
Ryans trying to stall but Shappens improves his position.
#T3#
Ryans tries to pull guard but Shappens won't allow it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Shappens.
Ryans jumps guard but Shappens turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rich Shappens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Ryans.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ryans tries to break free but Shappens pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Ryans ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ryans no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ryans has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ryans is breathing heavily.
Shappens postures up in Ryans's guard and throws a big left but Ryans blocks it.
Shappens has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Shappens trying to control but Ryans is working from the bottom.
Shappens wants to get up but he can't break Ryans's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Shappens won't allow Ryans to sweep him here.
Ryans is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SU#
Shappens stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T4#
Ryans tries to close the distance and clinch but Shappens swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rich Shappens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shappens misses with a takedown attempt - Ryans sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ryans is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Shappens scores with a punch to the head.#CL#
Shappens has Ryans up against the cage in a clinch.
Shappens prevents a takedown attempt there.
Shappens works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Shappens has hold of one of Ryans's legs. Ryans is fighting the takedown attempt but Shappens gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ryans trying to keep a closed guard but Shappens is proving a slippery customer.
Shappens working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
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 Rich Shappens will probably get the nod.
That's time! Shappens's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##TD#
Shappens shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ryans is trying to defend but Shappens finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Shappens is keen to just control but Ryans is a slippery customer.
Ryans is trying to control but can't.
#SU#
Shappens stands up out of the half guard. #TD#
Ryans gets caught napping as Shappens dives in and scores a takedown. Ryans manages to retain guard.#SU#
Shappens decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL#
Shappens closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Shappens breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ryans has his takedown stuffed
and Shappens counters with an inside leg kick. #T1##TD#
Ryans gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ryans has his feet on Shappens's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Ryans takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Shappens fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ryans, pushing him back against the cage.
Ryans can't get the takedown.
#TD#
Shappens successfully pulls guard.
Ryans wants to control from the top but Shappens keeps moving.
Shappens manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ryans manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Shappens cracks Ryans with a solid left hand.
Shappens knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ryans on the ground.#T2#
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!
Shappens throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shappens loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shappens stopping the sweep attempt from Ryans.
Shappens throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Ryans working for a triangle but Shappens defends it easily.
#SU#
Shappens decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ryans, up you get!
Shappens shoots in but no luck this time.
Shappens throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Ryans crashing down! Ryans tries to stagger back to his feet but Shappens just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Ryans asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rich Shappens! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 97
Date: Sep 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Shappens fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Schmitt avoids it really well and circles away.
Schmitt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shappens throws a hook to the side of Schmitt's head but Schmitt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Schmitt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shappens on the side of the head.
Shappens falls off balance throwing a combination
and Schmitt counters with a stiff right hand.
Shappens takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shappens gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Schmitt makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Schmitt digs a good body shot into Shappens's ribs.
Shappens misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Schmitt jabs Shappens to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shappens shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Schmitt but Schmitt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Schmitt throws out a counter right but Shappens avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rich Shappens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shappens wants to clinch but Schmitt slips to the side
and Schmitt counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schmitt lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Schmitt connects with a right hand. Shappens shakes it off.
Schmitt slaps away a takedown attempt from Shappens, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
Schmitt lands with a nice combination. Shappens backs away looking to recover.
Schmitt misses with a double jab.
Shappens throws a nice looking combination but Schmitt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Schmitt lands a glancing blow to the side of Shappens's head.
Shappens takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shappens takes one to the chin there.
A shot to the liver by Schmitt. Beautiful body shot.
Shappens is breathing heavily.
Schmitt connects with a right hand. Shappens shakes it off.
Shappens fails with the takedown
and Schmitt counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schmitt jabs at Shappens's body.
Schmitt thuds his right hand into Shappens's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Schmitt scores with a jab to the jaw.
Schmitt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shappens has time to react.
Shappens throws a combination that misses
enabling Schmitt to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Shappens takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Schmitt has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Schmitt lands a jab to the head.
Schmitt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shappens looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Schmitt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Schmitt scores with a one two! Shappens had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Shappens shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Schmitt as he avoids it easily.
Matthias Schmitt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shappens walks into a stiff left hand from Schmitt.
Shappens looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Shappens gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Schmitt counter with a right hand.
Shappens fails with an attempt to clinch.
Schmitt lands with a nice combination. Shappens backs away looking to recover.
Sloppy strikes from Schmitt. Those never looked like landing.
Schmitt fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shappens on the side of the head.
Shappens misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3#
Schmitt tests Shappens's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Schmitt lands a slapping body shot.
Jab, jab by Schmitt - just one landing.
Shappens takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Schmitt misses with a series of wild punches.
Schmitt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Schmitt clobbers Shappens with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Schmitt works the jab nicely.
Schmitt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Horrible takedown attempt by Shappens or perhaps it was just good defense by Schmitt, which made it look bad.
Shappens takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shappens looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schmitt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shappens doesn't seem bothered though.
Schmitt scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shappens in his tracks.
Shappens tries to clinch up.
Schmitt cracks Shappens with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shappens misses with the combination.
Schmitt scores with a nice head shot.
Schmitt lands with a straight right. Shappens didn't see that one coming.
Shappens thows a leg kick but Schmitt checks it
and Schmitt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Schmitt lands with a straight right. Shappens didn't see that one coming.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shappens has a takedown stuffed.
Schmitt lands a lovely overhand right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matthias Schmitt dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Shappens is looking to clinch but Schmitt is avoiding it.
Schmitt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Schmitt cracks Shappens with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Schmitt lands with an uppercut that bounces Shappens off the cage and back into range.
Shappens shoots for a takedown but Schmitt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Schmitt lands with a nice combination. Shappens backs away looking to recover.
Shappens shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Schmitt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#Shappens is rocked!
Shappens looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Shappens walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Oh Shappens is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shappens misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shappens seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rich Shappens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shappens throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Schmitt counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shappens fails with the takedown.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Schmitt has knocked Shappens down with a huge combo! Schmitt steps away and waves a wobbly Shappens back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#T1#
Shappens shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Schmitt pinned against the cage. Schmitt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
It seemed like Schmitt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Schmitt thuds a left hand into Shappens's body.
Schmitt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Schmitt jabs Shappens to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Schmitt throws out a powerful jab.
Schmitt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rich Shappens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schmitt lands with an overhand left.
Schmitt lands a slapping body shot.
Shappens thows a leg kick but Schmitt checks it
and Schmitt counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Shappens! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matthias Schmitt! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 83
Date: Aug 24, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Galvan moves into range and clinches up with Shappens.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Galvan.
Shappens has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Galvan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Galvan.
Shappens misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Galvan.
Galvan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shappens backwards.
Shappens takes a shot to the head. #TD#
Shappens lands a takedown into guard.
Shappens postures up and lands a big shot to Galvan's brow.
Shappens won't allow Galvan to sweep him here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Galvan is controlling Shappens's posture.
Shappens postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Galvan pulls Shappens in close to prevent any damage.
Shappens throwing strikes from guard but Galvan blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Shappens decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Galvan, up you get!
Shappens closes this distance looking for a takedown but Galvan circles away.
Galvan is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Shappens lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CL2#
Galvan pushes Shappens up against the cage in a clinch.
Galvan working aggressively here.
Galvan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A body shot lands from Galvan.
Galvan struggles to land a body shot inside as Shappens controls his hands.
Good body shot from Galvan.
Galvan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shappens backwards.
I was talking to Shappens's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Galvan lands a hook that snaps the head of Shappens backwards. #T2#
Shappens takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Galvan lands a right hand.
Shappens's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Galvan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Galvan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Galvan lands a right hand.
A frustrated look appears on Shappens's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Galvan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shappens backwards.
Galvan lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Galvan.
Shappens wants to break free but Galvan has control.
Shappens working hard to break the clinch.
Galvan digs a right hand into Shappens's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shappens's gas tank.
Shappens is breathing heavily.
Galvan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Galvan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Galvan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Galvan.
Galvan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shappens backwards.
A short right from Galvan. #T3#
A short right from Galvan on the inside.
Galvan has Shappens pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shappens manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shappens prevents Galvan from breaking the clinch.
Galvan can't find room to land a body shot as Shappens controls the action.
Shappens blocks a body shot from Galvan.
Still in the clinch, Galvan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Galvan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shappenss head.
Galvan works on Shappens's body with a couple of short punches.
Galvan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shappens tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Galvan.
Galvan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shappenss head.
Galvan gets through Shappens's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Galvan.
A right handed body shot lands from Galvan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Galvan scores with a hook to the body.
Galvan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shappens backwards.
A short body shot lands from Galvan as the two fighters clinch.
#T4#
Galvan lands a hook that snaps the head of Shappens backwards.
Galvan lands a body shot in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Galvan.
A short right from Galvan on the inside.
Galvan presses Shappens against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Galvan digs a right hand into Shappens's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shappens's gas tank. #BC2#
Galvan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Galvan lands a body shot.
Galvan lands with a hook. Shappens tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Galvan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shappenss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Galvan connects with a stiff jab that staggers Shappens - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Henry Galvan!
Henry Galvan very nearly forgot to thank Wrestler Wayfare 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:
SSKT 18 Beatdown
Date: Jul 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Shappens wants to slow Denile down by chopping away at his legs.
A lazy left from Denile finds it's target.
Shappens tries to clinch there but Denile circles away.
Denile misses with an uppercut.
Shappens wants to clinch up but Denile keeps it at a distance.
Denile misses with a looping left.
Shappens tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shappens uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Denile.
Shappens throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Denile throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rich Shappens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shappens walks into a straight right hand from Denile.
Shappens moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shappens looks to throw a body kick
enabling Denile to counter with a crisp jab.
Shappens moves away from the strike by Denile.
Shappens unleashes a big counter combination but Denile bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Shappens throws a nice looking combination but Denile bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Denile was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Denile circles away from the clinch attempt
and Denile counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Shappens drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Shappens walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shappens ducks under a wild hook from Denile.
Shappens throws a jab but it's blocked by Denile.
Shappens wants to clinch
and Denile counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shappens throws a combination that misses
and Shappens takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Denile is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shappens.
Denile misses with a double jab.
Shappens swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Denile counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A combination from Shappens does no damage.
Shappens misses with a head kick.
Shappens rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Denile moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Denile throwing a counter right hand but Shappens manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shappens is looking to clinch but Denile is avoiding it.
A slow jab from Denile misses its intended target. #T2#
Denile looks to land a combination but Shappens avoids it well.
Denile is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Denile misses the shot to the body.
A left lands for Denile.
Shappens motions for Denile to come forward. Shappens throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shappens doesn't manage to clinch there - Denile circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shappens looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shappens on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shappens's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Denile connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shappens scrambles back to his feet.
Denile scores with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Shappens.
Denile misses with a hook.
Shappens is looking to land body kicks.
Denile throws a hook but Shappens blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eduard Denile dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Denile looks to score with a jab to the body but Shappens is just out of range.
Shappens throws a counter combo.
Shappens throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Denile throwing a counter right hand but Shappens manages to avoid it.
Shappens looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Denile is looking to counter punch.
Denile misses with an uppercut.
Denile scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Denile lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Denile takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#It looks like Eduard Denile has been cut.
A head kick misses from Shappens.
Denile is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Denile lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shappens falls off balance throwing a combination
and Denile counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shappens thinking.
Rich Shappens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Denile lands with a right hand.
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!
Shappens thows a leg kick but Denile checks it
and Denile cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Denile works Shappens's body with a nice hook.
Shappens is looking to clinch.
Denile is looking to counter punch.
Eduard Denile is winning the standup battle so far.
Denile throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Shappens walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shappens tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've been informed that Shappens has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
No joy there for Shappens, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Denile connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Eduard Denile is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shappens walks into a straight right hand from Denile.
A big left from Denile misses.
Shappens takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Shappens throws a head kick that misses.
Shappens throws an off balance right hand
and Denile cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shappens throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shappens has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shappens just misses with a punch to the body.
Shappens ducks under a wild hook from Denile.
Despite the aggression on Shappens's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jab, jab by Denile - just one landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Shappens clinches up with Denile and pushes him back against the cage.
Shappens is pushing Denile up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T2#
Denile tries to break the clinch but Shappens is controlling the position.
Denile is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shappens can do to turn this around?#BC#
Denile manages to break the clinch.
Denile is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Shappens keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Denile.
Denile lands a glancing blow to the side of Shappens's head.
It looks like Denile has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Denile avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Denile wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Denile circles away from the clinch attempt
and Denile counters with a stiff right hand.
Denile circles away from the clinch attempt
and Shappens takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Denile scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Denile slips a jab from Shappens.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eduard Denile dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Eduard Denile's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Denile swats away the attempt to clinch by Shappens.
Eduard Denile is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shappens blocks a jab.
Shappens tries to clinch up but Denile circles away and keeps his distance.
Denile scores with a three punch combo!
Shappens misses with a series of wild punches.
Shappens misses with a double jab
and Denile counters with a two punch combo.
Denile fails to land with a series of punches.
Denile cracks Shappens with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denile cracks Shappens with a right hand to the side of the head.
Denile checks a leg kick nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Denile on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shappens ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Denile lands a head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Denile cracks Shappens with an open hand slap.#T1#
Denile paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Denile uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shappens.
Shappens fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shappens ducks under a wild hook from Denile.
Shappens throws a series of punches but Denile avoids them all with ease.
A low kick from Shappens is predictable there
letting Denile counter with a right hand.
Denile misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Denile tries to keep at a distance but Shappens has taken the fight into the clinch.
Denile blocks an elbow strike.
Shappens will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Denile up against the cage.
Shappens tries to work over Denile's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Denile lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shappens backwards.
Shappens misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Shappens's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rich Shappens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Denile throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Denile misses the target.
Shappens tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Denile circles away from the clinch attempt.
Denile was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shappens misses with a series of wild punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Denile dips to his left and cracks Shappens with an uppercut!
And that's the end of the fight!
Eduard Denile showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Denile, 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eduard Denile!
Eduard Denile thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSKT 16 Re-Genesis
Date: Jun 08, 2024 |
#R1#
Shappens throws a nice looking combination but Terrell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Terrell throws a hook to the side of Shappens's head but Shappens sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shappens misses with a body kick.
Terrell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shappens fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shappens fails to land with a series of punches.
Terrell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Terrell scores with a jab. Shappens acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Terrell connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shappens's hands.
Shappens misses with a few strikes there.
Terrell blocks a low kick nicely.
Shappens walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Terrell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Terrell misses with a straight left.
Shappens swinging wildly here.
Shappens's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Terrell connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shappens scrambles back to his feet.
Terrell connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shappens's hands.
Terrell connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Terrell closes the distance and catches Shappens with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Shappens is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Shappens is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Shappens is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Terrell takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Porter Terrell! |
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Event:
SSKT May Day 2024
Date: May 01, 2024 |
#R1#
Shappens swats away the attempt to clinch by Hall.
Hall closes the distance but Shappens moves to the side
and Shappens counters with a stiff right hand.
Shappens takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shappens throws a series of punches but Hall moves out of range.
Hall moves in looking to clinch but Shappens pushes him off.
It looked like Shappens wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL#
Hall tries to keep at a distance but Shappens has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Shappens manages to break the clinch.
Hall lands a head kick. Shappens smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shappens has time to react.
Hall connects with an inside leg kick.
Shappens avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hall scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
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!
Good shot there by Hall.
Shappens is breathing heavily.
Hall moves in looking to clinch but Shappens pushes him off.#T1##CL#
Shappens clinches up with Hall and pushes him back against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Hall fails to land.
Shappens is trying to push Hall away but Hall has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Shappens breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shappens misses with a double jab.
Hall tries to clinch but Shappens is having none of it.
Hall with a nice calf kick.
Gary Hall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shappens goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hall lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Shappens avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shappens was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Shappens throws a series of punches but Hall moves out of range.
Hall tries to clinch but Shappens is having none of it.
Shappens is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hall.
Shappens tries to bum rush Hall with a series of wild strikes but Hall uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hall unleashes a big counter combination but Shappens bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hall tries to clinch but Shappens moves out of range.
Hall throws a right and a left that Shappens avoids nicely. #T2#
Shappens throws a head kick but Hall moves out of range.
Hall fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hall doesn't manage to clinch there - Shappens circles away.
#CL#
Shappens has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shappens is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Hall missing with knees to the body.
Hall wants to get back to striking at distance but Shappens won't allow it.
Hall has a couple of punches blocked by Shappens.
Shappens is trying to break the clinch but Hall is controlling him.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hall tries to break free but Shappens pushes him back against the ropes.
Hall tries to circle away but Shappens has him pinned against the ropes.
Hall is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Our sources have told us that Shappens has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Hall working aggressively here.
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 Rich Shappens will probably get the nod.
That's time! Shappens's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Hall is looking to clinch.
A punch combination from Hall misses.
Hall is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Hall tries to get set, Shappens tries to push him back and clinch up but Hall manages to avoid the attempt.
Hall connects with a single shot there.
Rich Shappens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hall tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Shappens paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shappens throws a big counter combination but Hall scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Shappens avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hall is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Shappens pushes Hall up against the ropes in a clinch.
Hall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hall tries to break free but Shappens pushes him back against the ropes.
Hall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Hall prevents Shappens from breaking the clinch.
Shappens is trying to break the clinch but Hall is controlling him.
Hall wants to break the clinch but can't.
Shappens is leaning against Hall and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shappens pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hall looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hall misses with the head strike.
Shappens looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hall working hard to break the clinch.
Hall is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hall is trying to push Shappens away but Shappens has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Hall is trying to break the clinch but Shappens is controlling him.
Shappens pushes Hall back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hall has had enough of the clinch but Shappens keeps him there for the moment.
Hall throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hall wants to get back to striking at distance but Shappens won't allow it.
Hall swings wildly with an uppercut but Shappens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shappens pushes Hall back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Hall is trying to maintain a safe position but Shappens gets an underhook and turns Hall into the ropes.
Shappens keeps control of Hall as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hall wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hall wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Shappens manages to break the clinch.
Hall misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shappens is looking to counter punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gary Hall will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL#
Shappens has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shappens tries to circle away but Hall has him pinned against the ropes.
Hall wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nice body punch from Shappens - that landed with a thud.
Hall blocks the elbow strike.
Shappens misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shappens.
Shappens avoids the elbow strike from Hall, against the ropes.
Shappens keeps control of Hall as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Shappens breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Shappens closes the distance and clinches.
Shappens wants to break free but Hall has control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hall tries to break free but Shappens pushes him back against the ropes.
Rich Shappens has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shappens tries to break the clinch but Hall is controlling the position. #T1#
Shappens has Hall pressed against the ropes.
Hall wants to break free but Shappens has control.
The referee calls for Shappens to work.
#BC#
Shappens breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shappens takes a jab right on the kisser.
Shappens throws a head kick that misses.
Shappens takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hall pushes Shappens away with a front kick.
Hall throws a good cross that connects.
Hall tries to clinch but Shappens moves out of range.
Hall is looking to clinch but Shappens is avoiding it.
Hall is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hall blocks a head kick by Shappens.
#T2#
Shappens has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hall.
Shappens takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hall lands with a right hand.
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!
Hall tries to clinch there but Shappens circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hall looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hall tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shappens swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gary Hall seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shappens has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hall.
Hall lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A right-left combo lands from Hall.
Sloppy strikes from Shappens. Those never looked like landing.
Hall throws a front kick that sends Shappens stumbling back into the ropes.
Hall throws a nice looking combination but Shappens bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gary Hall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hall has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Gary Hall! |
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Event:
SSKT April Fool's 2024
Date: Apr 01, 2024 |
#R1#
A head kick from Chai lands but Shappens takes it in his stride.
Chai throws a hook but Shappens blocks it.
Chai connects with an inside leg kick.
Chai swats away the attempt to clinch by Shappens.
Chai is looking to slow Shappens down with leg kicks.
Good leg kick by Chai.
Chai slips a jab from Shappens.
Shappens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shappens is looking to score with low kicks.
Chai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chai throws a head kick but Shappens moves out of range.
Shappens scores with a body shot.
#T1#
Shappens rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chai moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chai blocks a leg kick.
Shappens looks to clinch
and Chai counters with a low kick, right behind Shappens 's knee.
Chai scores with a leg kick.
Shappens swings widly with a right hand
and Chai counters with an outside leg kick.
Shappens swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Chai counters with an outside leg kick.
Chai lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Shappens is breathing heavily.
Shappens wants to clinch up but Chai keeps it at a distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chai.
Shappens tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chai only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Chai connects with a leg kick.
Shappens is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T2#
Chai takes a swing at Shappens's ribcage but misses.
Chai throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Montserrat Chai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!#KD2#
Chai throws out a head kick that Shappens doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Shappens crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Shappens's eyes and has decided to let it go on!#CUT2#It looks like Rich Shappens has been cut.
Shappens tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Chai throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Shappens crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Montserrat Chai!
After winning the bout, Montserrat Chai thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SSKT Crowning Glory
Date: Mar 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Koga lands with a kick to the temple. Shappens shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL2#
Shappens gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shappens blocks a body shot from Koga.
Shappens's coach down at Punchin N\' Chockin was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Shappens's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Koga pushes Shappens back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Our sources have told us that Koga has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Koga goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Shappens is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Koga goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shappens takes a knee to the side of the body.
Koga is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koga softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Shappens wants to get back to striking at distance but Koga won't allow it.
Koga misses with a punch to the body.
Shappens looking to slow down the pace here.
Shappens is trying to break the clinch but Koga has him pressed against the ropes. #T1#
Shappens blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shappens swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shappens blocks an uppercut.
Shappens takes a knee to the side of the body.
Koga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shappens managing to block the knees to the body from Koga.
Shappens stalling in the clinch but Koga improves position.
Koga tries a body shot but Shappens blocks it.
Shappens working hard to break the clinch.
Koga landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Koga misses with a hook to the ribs.
Koga misses with a punch to the body.
Koga with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Koga tries to work over Shappens's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Koga lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T2#
Shappens taking a breather.
Shappens tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Koga lands a nice elbow.
Koga wants to stall.
Shappens has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Koga throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Koga presses Shappens against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Koga throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shappens blocks it with crossed arms.
Good body shot from Koga.
Koga lands with a light punch inside.
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!
Koga cracks Shappens with a nice body shot.
Shappens looks winded!
Koga lands an elbow inside.
Koga misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Koga lands a nice knee to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Narushima Koga dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Shappens slips under a jab from Koga.#CL2#
Shappens moves into the clinch.
Koga missing with knees to the body.
Shappens avoiding damage as Koga throws knees to the body.
Koga struggles to land a body shot inside as Shappens controls his hands.
Koga is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shappens is defending well for now.
Koga tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shappens avoids it.
Koga missing with knees to the body.
Koga prevents Shappens from breaking the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koga tries to work over Shappens's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Koga tries to throw a body punch but Shappens avoids it by throwing Koga back against the ropes.
Shappens is trying to break free.
Koga lands a knee to the body.
#T1#
Koga lands a nice knee to the body.
Shappens is breathing heavily.
Koga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Koga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shappens can do to turn this around?
Shappens takes an elbow to the temple.
Koga lands an elbow inside that Shappens shrugs off.
Koga tries to work over Shappens's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Koga scores a nice knee to the body.
Koga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shappens's elbow.
Koga is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shappens.
Shappens blocks a body shot from Koga.
Nice body punch from Koga - that landed with a thud.
Koga working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shappens takes an elbow to the temple.
Koga lands a knee to the body.
A short right from Koga on the inside. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koga landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Koga working Shappens over with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Koga.
Koga lands an elbow that stopped Shappens in his tracks for a moment.
Koga lands a shot to the body.
Koga lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Koga tries to work over Shappens's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Koga struggles to land a body shot inside as Shappens controls his hands.
Shappens working hard to break the clinch.
Koga goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Narushima Koga has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Koga misses with a punch to the body.
Koga crunches a lovely knee into Shappens's ribcage.
Nice body punch from Koga.
Koga misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Narushima Koga dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A combination from Shappens does no damage. #CL2#
Shappens gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Koga stalling in the clinch but Shappens improves position.
Koga unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Koga comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Shappens wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Koga prevents a body shot from Shappens.
Knees to the body from Koga.
Koga cracks Shappens with a nice body shot.
Koga tries to work over Shappens's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shappens working hard to break the clinch.
Koga is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Koga misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shappens takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Koga scores with a nice hook to the head.
Koga utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T1#
Koga lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shappens or not.
Koga lands a shot to the body.
Koga unloads a knee to the mid-section. Shappens lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Koga scores with a hook to the body.
Koga throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shappenss head.
Shappens letting Koga take a breather here.
Koga unloads a knee to the mid-section. Shappens lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees in the clinch landing for Koga.
Koga lands an elbow inside that Shappens shrugs off.
Koga unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Koga wants to stall.
Koga lands an elbow just above Shappens 's eye. #T2#
A shot in the inside from Koga.
Koga misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Koga avoiding damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shappens tries to stall but Koga uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Knees to the body from Koga.
Koga utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Koga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Narushima Koga is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Koga working Shappens over with knees to the body.
Koga lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Koga lands a nice knee to the body.
Rich Shappens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shappens tries to land knees in the clinch but Koga avoids the damage to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Narushima Koga showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Koga has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:26
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:25
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Narushima Koga! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1180 Round 1
Date: Feb 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Shappens looks to land a combination but Hailcrane avoids it well.
Shappens takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shappens bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hailcrane's head.
Hailcrane shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shappens pinned against the cage. Shappens gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Shappens closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Shappens lands in his opponent's guard.
Hailcrane wriggles free and stands up.
Shappens just misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Hailcrane clinches up against the cage.#T1#
Shappens doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hailcrane goes for a takedown attempt but Shappens pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
No luck for Hailcrane with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jayzle Hailcrane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An inside leg kick from Hailcrane misses.
Hailcrane fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Shappens takes the fight into the clinch.
Hailcrane wants a takedown but no success here.
A frustrated look appears on Shappens's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2#
Shappens jumps guard but Hailcrane turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hailcrane drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shappens pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD2#
Shappens throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hailcrane tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Shappens is in Hailcrane's guard.
Hailcrane manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#TD2#
Shappens is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hailcrane's half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hailcrane tries to kick Shappens off but Shappens keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Shappens is just content to waste time from the top position. Hailcrane takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Hailcrane 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.#T3#
Shappens is looking to advance position but Hailcrane has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shappens is squirming around, avoiding Hailcrane's attempts to control the action.
Shappens tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hailcrane can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shappens is looking to escape. #SUB#
Hailcrane working for a submission but Shappens is keeping him at bay. #T4#
Hailcrane controlling the position easily from mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shappens can do anything to dispel that myth.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shappens is working to get back to half guard.
Shappens is just holding on here. Hailcrane manages to take his back.
Shappens wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jayzle Hailcrane dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD2#
Shappens scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hailcrane throws Shappens to one side and escapes!
Hailcrane shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shappens as he jumps to the side.
Shappens slaps away a takedown attempt from Hailcrane, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hailcrane.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jayzle Hailcrane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hailcrane shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shappens defends it nicely.
Shappens circles away from the clinch attempt
and Shappens counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Hailcrane takes a shot right to the bread basket.#TD2#
Shappens gets the takedown into side control.
Hailcrane explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Hailcrane shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Hailcrane gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Shappens drops back looking for a leg! Hailcrane is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hailcrane manages to kick Shappens off! Shappens jumps back into Hailcrane's guard.
Shappens working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Shappens trying to control the position from guard on top but Hailcrane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hailcrane has a closed guard, preventing Shappens from standing up.
Hailcrane trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB#
Hailcrane has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shappens can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Shappens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hailcrane is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Shappens.
Shappens wants to clinch up but Hailcrane keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Shappens scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hailcrane kicks off Shappens and gets to his feet.
Shappens is looking to score with low kicks.
Hailcrane throws a quick counter kick to the body but Shappens avoids it.
Shappens throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Shappens.
Hailcrane throws Shappens to one side and escapes!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shappens tries to clinch there but Hailcrane circles away.
#CL#
Hailcrane gets a clinch. #T4#
Hailcrane has Shappens pressed against the cage, preventing Shappens from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Shappens is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Shappens taking a breather.
Shappens tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hailcrane just stands there and leans against the cage.
Shappens has Hailcrane pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hailcrane manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shappens is trying to pull guard but Hailcrane turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Shappens wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hailcrane has him pressed against the cage.
Shappens can't break the clinch.
Shappens wants to take the fight to the mat but Hailcrane manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hailcrane is looking for a takedown.
Shappens is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hailcrane pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jayzle Hailcrane dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Hailcrane swings for the body but Shappens moves out of range.
#CL#
Hailcrane gets a clinch.
Shappens wants a takedown.
Hailcrane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hailcrane is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shappens is defending well.
Hailcrane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shappens can do to turn this around?
Shappens fails to pull guard.
Shappens tries to score a body lock takedown but Hailcrane shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jayzle Hailcrane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rich Shappens.#BC#
Hailcrane breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shappens lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Shappens.
Hailcrane throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shappens's waist but Shappens gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hailcrane off to one side.
Hailcrane shoots and misses
and Shappens counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shappens looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hailcrane seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Hailcrane closes the distance but Shappens moves to the side
and Hailcrane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shappens shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hailcrane as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Shappens shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hailcrane's guard.
Hailcrane kicks Shappens off and gets to his feet.
Jayzle Hailcrane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shappens paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hailcrane changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shappens tries to avoid it but Hailcrane manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shappens to the ground. Shappens escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Shappens closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hailcrane quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hailcrane keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Hailcrane tries to roll over but Shappens keeps him under control.
Shappens throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Shappens thows a huge punch but Hailcrane dodges it nicely.
Hailcrane is not content to let Shappens control the position.
Shappens tries to stand and escape but Hailcrane is controlling the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hailcrane is refusing to be controlled, as Shappens sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hailcrane misses with a takedown attempt
and Shappens counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Hailcrane tries to clinch up but Shappens circles away and keeps his distance.
Shappens misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD2#
Shappens shoots in and bounces Hailcrane off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Hailcrane is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shappens is aware though and is defending well.
Shappens wants to control from the top but Hailcrane keeps moving. #SUB#
Hailcrane is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shappens is aware though and is defending well.
Shappens landing with the ground and pound. #T4#
Shappens postures up.
Shappens sitting in guard here, content to control.
Shappens wants to control from the top but Hailcrane keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Shappens misses with an attempted mid kick.
#TD2#
Shappens fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hailcrane to the ground. Shappens is now in Hailcrane's guard.#SUB#
Hailcrane is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shappens wants to pass the guard but Hailcrane is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rich Shappens comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hailcrane 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight for Jayzle Hailcrane!
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight for Jayzle Hailcrane!
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Jayzle Hailcrane!
Jayzle Hailcrane wins by unanimous decision! |
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