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Event:
IFA 5: Yosemite
Date: Nov 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Martin fails with the takedown.
Shackleford is looking to counter the offense by Martin and move into the clinch.
Shackleford lands a nice looking body shot.
#CL2#
Martin has managed to clinch.
Shackleford looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Shackleford is looking to break free of the clinch but Martin has double underhooks.
Shackleford really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Shackleford is looking to break free of the clinch but Martin has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Shackleford's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Shackleford obliges.
Martin goes for a takedown attempt but Shackleford pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shackleford lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rusty Shackleford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Martin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1#
Martin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Shackleford connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shackleford lands a nice looking kick to the body. Martin takes a step back to recover.
Martin shoots for a takedown but Shackleford saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rusty Shackleford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayne Martin.
Martin shoots in looking for a takedown but Shackleford manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Martin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice body kick from Shackleford.
Martin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Martin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Shackleford - the referee stops the clock and Martin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Shackleford. Martin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A solid body kick from Shackleford.
Martin throws a sloppy head kick and Shackleford moves out of range easily.
It appears Shackleford was looking to counter with a kick there.
Martin looks winded!
Shackleford lands a nice looking body shot.
We've been told by Shackleford's head coaches at ubergym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Martin 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.
Martin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Martin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martin takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Shackleford thows a body kick. Martin tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T2#
Shackleford swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Martin.
Shackleford lands a nice leg kick that just misses Martin's sensitive parts. #CL2#
Martin moves into the clinch successfully.
Shackleford is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Martin is defending well for now.
Shackleford tries to land a knee to the head but Martin blocks with his arms.
Martin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shackleford gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Martin.
Shackleford is looking to break free of the clinch but Martin has double underhooks.
Martin has Shackleford pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shackleford manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Martin digs a right hand into Shackleford's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shackleford's gas tank.
Shackleford tries to land knees in the clinch but Martin avoids the damage to the body. #T3#
Shackleford trying to land knees to the body.
Martin keeps control of Shackleford as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Martin tries to score a body lock takedown but Shackleford shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shackleford is trying to push Martin away but Martin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Shackleford tries to break the clinch but Martin is controlling the position.
Martin is trying to drag Shackleford to the mat but Shackleford just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC#
Shackleford breaks from the clinch.
Shackleford is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Martin goes for a double leg but Shackleford avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shackleford continues to drive forward.
Shackleford bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Shackleford fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Martin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A thudding body kick lands there by Shackleford!
Shackleford is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T4#
Shackleford lands a slapping body shot.
Shackleford lands with a nice body punch.
Shackleford plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Shackleford plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shackleford throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shackleford moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Martin throws a body kick that misses.
Shackleford lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Shackleford throws a nice looking combination but Martin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Martin with the counter takedown but Shackleford avoids it easily.
Shackleford is looking to wear down Martin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Shackleford thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Martin if he has to take too many more of those.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Martin has eaten all the pies!#CL2#
Martin clinches up with Shackleford and pushes him back against the cage.
Martin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Shackleford.#BC2#
Martin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rusty Shackleford dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Martin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shackleford's waist but Shackleford gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Martin off to one side.
Shackleford lands a high kick!
Shackleford fakes the leg kick and cracks Martin in the body.
Martin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Shackleford.
Shackleford circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rusty Shackleford is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Martin has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Martin manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Shackleford has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Martin is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Martin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Shackleford knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Martin on the ground.
Shackleford wants to stand and escape but Martin is having none of it.
Martin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shackleford works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shackleford wants to get back to his feet but Martin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Shackleford being controlled here, momentarily.
Martin slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Martin stops Shackleford from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Martin slows the pace down in half guard. #SU2#
Martin stands up and beckons Shackleford to join him on the feet.
A low kick lands for Shackleford.
Shackleford throws a nice looking combination but Martin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A slapping body kick lands there for Shackleford.
Shackleford defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Martin.
Martin doesn't manage to clinch there - Shackleford circles away.
Shackleford lands with a right hand. #T3#
Martin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shackleford sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rusty Shackleford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayne Martin.
Shackleford will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shackleford is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Martin can do to turn this around?
Martin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shackleford avoids it really well and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Shackleford on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Martin closes the distance and pushes Shackleford back into the cage.
Martin misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Shackleford's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shackleford lands a head kick!
A solid body kick from Shackleford. #T4#
Martin takes a swing at Shackleford's ribcage but misses.
Martin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shackleford lets loose with a powerful body kick. Martin will feel that in the morning.
Shackleford fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Shackleford. Martin shrugs it off though.
Shackleford cracks Martin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Martin drives through with a takedown into Shackleford's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Shackleford can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Martin controls the pace.#SUB2#
Martin drops back looking for a leg! Shackleford is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shackleford manages to kick Martin off! Martin jumps back into Shackleford's guard.
Martin throwing strikes from guard but Shackleford blocks nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rusty Shackleford dominated that second round.
That's time! Shackleford's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Shackleford thuds his shin into the meat of Martin's side.
Rusty Shackleford is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Martin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shackleford sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Martin somewhat.
Shackleford throws a head kick that half lands.
Shackleford keeps the fight on the outside.
Shackleford is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Martin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shackleford. Shackleford obviously looking to wear him down.
Shackleford bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Shackleford lands a high kick!
Martin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shackleford avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Shackleford.
Shackleford scores with a push kick.
Shackleford lands a head kick. Martin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shackleford keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rusty Shackleford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayne Martin.
Martin throws a lazy head kick
and Shackleford counters with a nice body kick.
Shackleford stuffs the takedown.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shackleford.
Shackleford connects with a leg kick. #T2#
Shackleford lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Shackleford with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shackleford lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Martin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Martin misses with a takedown
and Shackleford connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shackleford goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Martin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Shackleford.
Martin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shackleford lands with a kick to the temple. Martin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Martin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shackleford counters with a nice kick to the body.
Martin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
Shackleford throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Shackleford explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shackleford.
Shackleford throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Shackleford lands with a kick to the temple. Martin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL2#
Martin closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Martin pulls Shackleford into guard.
#ES2#
Martin is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Shackleford presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Shackleford prevents the takedown attempt.
#T4#
Martin is stalling here.
Martin managing to block the knees to the body from Shackleford.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shackleford wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Martin has him pressed against the cage.
Shackleford tries to land a knee to the head but Martin blocks with his arms.
Martin lands a shoulder strike.
Shackleford blocks an elbow strike.#BC2#
Martin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wayne Martin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Martin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shackleford counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rusty Shackleford showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shackleford, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rusty Shackleford! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Gracie takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jeez, both these guys look absolutely knackered already, that's not a good sign!
Gracie tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shackleford lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shackleford works over Gracie's head and body with a nice combination.
Shackleford fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#TD#
Gracie closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Shackleford to the mat! Shackleford manages to get full guard.
Gracie is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Shackleford wants to stand but Gracie is controlling the position.
Gracie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1##SUB#
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gracie stays in close to Shackleford's body and controls the position.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Shackleford is looking to sweep but instead, Gracie has passed into half guard.
#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shackleford defends it well. #T2#
Gracie prevents Shackleford from improving his position.#SUB#
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shackleford sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Shackleford is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage. #T3#
Shackleford trying to control here.
Shackleford is trying to stand.
#SUB#
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gracie moves nicely into side control. #SUB#
Gracie in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Shackleford is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rafael Gracie! |
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Event:
SFF 3
Date: Sep 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Konogawa throws a head kick but Shackleford moves out of range.
Shackleford looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Shackleford throws a wild body kick that Konogawa sees coming a mile off.
Konogawa throws a counter combo.
Shackleford swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Konogawa raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shackleford, as that shot connected.
Konogawa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL2#
Shackleford tries to keep at a distance but Konogawa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Shackleford has had enough of the clinch but Konogawa keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shackleford tries to land knees in the clinch but Konogawa avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Konogawa breaks from the clinch.
Konogawa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Shackleford throws a series of punches but Konogawa avoids them all with ease. #TD2#
Konogawa shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Konogawa showed some decent athleticism there.
Konogawa perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Shackleford has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Konogawa drops an elbow to the side of Shackleford's head.
Konogawa keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Konogawa working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T2##SU2#
Konogawa gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
A head kick misses from Konogawa.
Konogawa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shackleford. Shackleford obviously looking to wear him down.
Shackleford avoids the head kick by Konogawa.
Konogawa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shackleford defends it nicely.
Shackleford really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Shackleford avoids the head kick by Konogawa.
Shackleford tries to counter with a takedown but Konogawa is quick to defend against it.
Konogawa tries for a takedown but Shackleford circles away easily
and Shackleford counters with a left and a right that stings Konogawa. #T3#
Shackleford fails to land with a series of punches.
Konogawa throws a counter combo.
Konogawa defending well as Shackleford loads up on a big left hand.
As Shackleford backs off Konogawa throws a huge counter combo but Shackleford manages to avoid it all.
Shackleford throws a sloppy head kick and Konogawa moves out of range easily.
Shackleford avoids the head kick by Konogawa.
Konogawa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Konogawa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shackleford as he jumps to the side.
Rusty Shackleford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tatsura Konogawa.#T4#
Konogawa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shackleford.
Konogawa throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Konogawa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Konogawa throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Konogawa throws a sloppy head kick and Shackleford moves out of range easily.
Shackleford blocks a head kick by Konogawa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tatsura Konogawa will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Shackleford throws a shot from downtown. Konogawa moves away and avoids it.
Konogawa is looking for the big counter here.
Konogawa throws a head kick that misses.
Shackleford misses the shot to the body.
Konogawa shapes to counter with a head kick.
Shackleford throws a head kick that misses.
Despite the aggression on Konogawa's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Shackleford avoids the head kick by Konogawa.
Shackleford looks to land a combination but Konogawa avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shackleford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Konogawa is looking for the big counter here.
Rusty Shackleford is winning the standup battle so far.
Konogawa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Konogawa shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Shackleford manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T1#
Konogawa sitting in guard here, content to control.
Shackleford will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SU2#
Konogawa gets to his feet - Shackleford follows without any prompting.
A head kick misses from Konogawa.
Rusty Shackleford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Konogawa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Konogawa has eaten all the pies!#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shackleford throws a head kick that Konogawa semi-blocks.
Konogawa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shackleford misses with a straight right.
Konogawa throws a sloppy head kick and Shackleford moves out of range easily.
Konogawa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shackleford fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Konogawa checks it well.
Konogawa throws a head kick but Shackleford moves out of range.
Shackleford drops down looking for a counter takedown but Konogawa sprawls and moves away.#T3#
Konogawa throws a head kick but Shackleford moves out of range.
Shackleford tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Konogawa manages to circle out of the way.
Shackleford throws a right and a left that Konogawa avoids nicely.
Konogawa throws a head kick but Shackleford moves out of range.
Konogawa throws a head kick that Shackleford semi-blocks.
Konogawa misses with a head kick.
Shackleford is looking to counter with head kicks.
Konogawa throws a sloppy head kick and Shackleford moves out of range easily.
Shackleford misses with the combination.
Konogawa shapes to counter with a head kick.#T4#
Konogawa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Konogawa tries a head kick but it misses.
Konogawa throws a head kick but Shackleford moves out of range.
Shackleford misses with an uppercut. Konogawa saw that one coming.
Konogawa throws a sloppy head kick and Shackleford moves out of range easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shackleford throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Konogawa is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Konogawa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tatsura Konogawa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Konogawa throws a head kick but Shackleford moves out of range.
Shackleford attempts a counter takedown but Konogawa avoids it well and moves away.
Rusty Shackleford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Konogawa throws a head kick that misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Shackleford!
Konogawa walks into a jab.
Shackleford throws a sloppy head kick and Konogawa moves out of range easily.
Konogawa unleashes a big counter combination but Shackleford bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Konogawa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Konogawa shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Konogawa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Konogawa slowing the pace effectively.#TD2#
Konogawa manages to pull guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Shackleford trying to stand up but can't free himself from Konogawa's guard.#ES2#
Konogawa scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Konogawa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shackleford takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Shackleford looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Konogawa looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Shackleford blocks a head kick by Konogawa.
#T2#
Konogawa throws a sloppy head kick and Shackleford moves out of range easily.
Shackleford feinted with a counter takedown.#TD2#
Konogawa darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Shackleford tries to kick Konogawa off in order to stand up. Konogawa Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shackleford is being controlled here. #SU2#
Konogawa stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL2#
Konogawa clinches up against the ropes.#BC2#
Konogawa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3#
Konogawa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shackleford throws a series of punches but Konogawa avoids them all with ease.
Konogawa is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Konogawa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shackleford blocks a head kick by Konogawa.
Konogawa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Konogawa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Konogawa.
Konogawa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shackleford.
Konogawa lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T4#
Konogawa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Konogawa tries a head kick but it misses.
Rusty Shackleford is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Konogawa throws a head kick that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Shackleford. Those never looked like landing.
Shackleford throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tatsura Konogawa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Konogawa slips under a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tatsura Konogawa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Konogawa winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Tatsura Konogawa!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Tatsura Konogawa!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Tatsura Konogawa!
Tatsura Konogawa wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Shackleford turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Reno shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shackleford as he jumps to the side.
Reno throws a series of punches but Shackleford avoids them all with ease.
Reno misses with a few strikes there.
Shackleford throws a front kick that sends Reno stumbling back into the cage.
Shackleford really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Shackleford!
Shackleford throws a series of punches but Reno avoids them all with ease.
Shackleford lands a nice looking body kick.
Shackleford bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shackleford appears to be looking for a big counter.
Reno fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Reno closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Shackleford quickly recovers to half 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!
Shackleford tries to get to full guard but Reno has control of the leg.
Reno controlling the action here.#T1#
It looks like Reno 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.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Reno is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Reno is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shackleford is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Well, if Reno is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SU2#
Reno stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Reno looks to land a combination but Shackleford avoids it well.
Reno on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Shackleford lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reno's sensitive parts.
Reno tries for a takedown but Shackleford circles away easily
and Shackleford counters with a three punch combo that has Reno backing up. Reno nods at Shackleford to acknowledge the strikes.
Rusty Shackleford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronaldez Reno.
Shackleford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reno manages to avoid it.
Reno drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shackleford defends it well.
Rusty Shackleford is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reno throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Shackleford counter with a right hand.
Shackleford closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T4#
Reno closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shackleford circles away.
Reno shoots for a takedown but Shackleford saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Shackleford fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Reno misses with an uppercut.
Shackleford swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut lands for Reno. That snapped Shackleford's head back.
#TD2#
Reno looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Reno slows the pace down in half guard.
Shackleford is looking to improve his position.
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 Rusty Shackleford will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Good standup being displayed there by Shackleford as he connects with a hook.
Shackleford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A lazy left from Shackleford finds it's target.
Shackleford feints a jab promting Reno to slip. Shackleford then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Reno slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Rusty Shackleford is winning the standup battle so far.
Reno tries a head kick but it misses.
Reno throws a series of punches but Shackleford moves out of range.
Rusty Shackleford is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reno lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shackleford's sensitive parts.
Shackleford misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reno misses with an uppercut.
Reno throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Shackleford checks a low kick from Reno.
Reno takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T1#
Shackleford explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Shackleford uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reno.#TD2#
Reno closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Shackleford did well to prevent Reno getting side control.
Reno with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Shackleford has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Reno is working away from the top position though.
Shackleford tries to roll over but Reno keeps him under control.
Reno prevents Shackleford from standing back up.
Reno perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Shackleford is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Reno lands strikes from half guard.#T2#
Reno looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reno's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Shackleford tries to roll over but Reno keeps him under control.#T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Reno lands a nice short elbow.
Reno keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
More stalling from Reno.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Shackleford is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Reno controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Reno throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Reno with a nice cross.
Shackleford throws a series of punches but Reno moves out of range.
Reno blocks a head kick by Shackleford.
Reno throws a right and a left that both miss.
Reno misses with a looping right.
Shackleford seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Reno falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shackleford counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shackleford.
Shackleford connects with a jab.#TD2#
Reno fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Shackleford to the ground. Reno is now in Shackleford's guard.
Reno engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Reno drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Reno as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Shackleford screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Reno! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ronaldez Reno! |
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