Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 02, 2025

#R1#
Shackleford turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Magomedsharipov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Magomedsharipov misses with a hook. Shackleford ducked under it nicely.
Shackleford drops down looking for a counter takedown but Magomedsharipov sprawls and moves away.
Magomedsharipov has a takedown stuffed.
Shackleford lands a nice shot to the body.
Shackleford plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Shackleford tries a head kick but it misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Shackleford.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shackleford scores with a spinning back kick!#TD2#
Magomedsharipov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Shackleford sprawls well initially but Magomedsharipov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magomedsharipov working Shackleford over with strikes.
Magomedsharipov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T1##SUB2#
Magomedsharipov has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Shackleford defend it? Magomedsharipov steps over the head and cranks it - Shackleford is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Magomedsharipov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Magomedullah Magomedsharipov!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 28, 2025

#R1#
Mason 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.
A head kick misses from Shackleford.
Mason lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL2#
Shackleford tries to keep at a distance but Mason has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mason throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Shackleford is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mason is defending well for now.
Mason is leaning against Shackleford and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mason has Shackleford pressed against the cage, preventing Shackleford from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD2#
Mason ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mason no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Mason seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mason is on top in guard. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason connects with a couple of short punches.
Mason looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Mason tries to free his leg and advance position but Shackleford is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Mason stands and steps away. Shackleford gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Mason misses with a takedown attempt - Shackleford sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Mason moves into range and clinches up with Shackleford.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shackleford creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Shackleford tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shackleford tries to land knees in the clinch but Mason avoids the damage to the body.
Shackleford is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD2#
Mason has Shackleford pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Mason pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Shackleford tumbling to the mat - Mason dives into Shackleford's guard.
Mason engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mason scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Shackleford keeping full guard, as Mason tries to pass. #T3#
Mason won't allow Shackleford to sweep him here.
Mason stands up over Shackleford, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mason passes into half guard.
Mason prevents Shackleford from improving his position.#SUB2#
Mason is looking for a kimura but Shackleford is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mason to get the leverage.
Mason has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SU2#
Mason decides to stand and escape the position.
Mason shoots in for a double leg but Shackleford sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rusty Shackleford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenny Mason.#TD2#
Shackleford gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mason to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mason postures up and lands a big shot to Shackleford's brow. #T4#
Shackleford wants to sweep here but Mason controlling him for the moment.
Mason pushes down on Shackleford's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mason content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Mason is looking for a kimura but Shackleford is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mason to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mason is controlling the pace. #SU2#
Mason postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Shackleford to stand up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Mason dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Shackleford connects with a looping right hand.
Mason has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shackleford throws a head kick but Mason moves out of range.
That kick from Shackleford tenderised Mason's leg. Mason is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mason misses with a low kick.
Shackleford tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mason manages to circle out of the way.
A nice leg kick from Shackleford, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shackleford throws a head kick that Mason semi-blocks.
Mason dives in and grabs Shackleford's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shackleford pushes down on Mason's head and hops out.
Shackleford pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Mason gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Mason drags the fight down to the ground.
Mason manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shackleford manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Mason stands and throws Shackleford's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1#
Mason cracks Shackleford with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Shackleford is looking to get back to his feet here but Mason is keeping cool and he's managed to take Shackleford's back.
Shackleford is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Mason. #SUB2#
Mason has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Shackleford is defending well but eventually Mason manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Shackleford has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kenny Mason!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 20, 2025

#R1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Shackleford.
Shackleford looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Molina connects with a leg kick.
Shackleford connects with a solid leg kick.
Shackleford is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Shackleford looks to land a left hand but Molina moved out of range nicely.
Shackleford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shackleford on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Molina. Molina obviously looking to wear him down.
Molina throws a lazy right hand but Shackleford sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Molina throws the left hand but Shackleford avoids the punch easily.
Molina looks to land a left hand but Shackleford moved out of range nicely.
Shackleford wants to counter the offense by Molina and move into the clinch position.
Molina fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shackleford with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Molina misses with a straight right.
Shackleford slips under a jab.
Shackleford throws out a counter right but Molina avoids it with no problem.
Shackleford buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shackleford misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shackleford is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Molina throws a leg kick but Shackleford sees it coming and moves out of range.
Molina misses with a looping right.
Shackleford feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Molina rushes Shackleford and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Molina lands a nice elbow. #CUT#It looks like Rusty Shackleford has been cut.
Molina lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1##BC#
Molina pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shackleford takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Shackleford uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Molina.
Molina sets himself, and Shackleford steps forward looking for the clinch! Molina avoids it this time.
Shackleford slips under a jab from Molina.
Shackleford uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Molina.
Shackleford slips a jab from Molina.
Molina throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shackleford sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hector Molina seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shackleford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Shackleford.
Molina takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Molina throws a looping overhand right but Shackleford ducks down to avoid it.
Molina looks to land a left hand but Shackleford moved out of range nicely.
Shackleford throws a right hand that Molina ducks under and follows up with a left that Molina also avoids with ease.
Molina blocks a head kick by Shackleford. #CL#
Shackleford tries to keep at a distance but Molina has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Molina breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sloppy strikes from Molina. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shackleford fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
Molina looks to land a right hand but Shackleford moved out of range.
Shackleford looks to score with a jab to the body but Molina is just out of range.
Shackleford slips a jab from Molina.
Molina keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Shackleford moves away from the strike by Molina.
Molina shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Molina throws an overhand right that lands on Shackleford's shoulder, as Shackleford tries to avoid the shot.
Shackleford checks a leg kick nicely.
Molina missing with a left hand there. Shackleford was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shackleford fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Molina has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shackleford bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Molina clinches up with Shackleford and pushes him back against the cage.
Molina gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Shackleford tries to break free but Molina pushes him back against the cage.
Shackleford takes an elbow to the temple.
Molina lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shackleford looks winded!#BC#
Molina escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Molina connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#ROC#Shackleford is rocked!
Molina throws a pinpoint strike between Shackleford's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Shackleford crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Molina scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hector Molina!
A victorious Hector Molina thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 13, 2025

#R1#
A right-left combo lands from Gim.
Sloppy strikes from Gim. Those never looked like landing.
Gim is looking to clinch but Shackleford is avoiding it.
Shackleford attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gim throws a series of punches but Shackleford avoids them all with ease.
Gim throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Enuard Gim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gim lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gim dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shackleford blocks a low kick nicely.
Gim blocks a head kick by Shackleford.
Gim went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gim misses with a series of wild punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gim ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shackleford moves away.
Gim throws a series of punches but Shackleford avoids them all with ease.
Gim throws a chopping leg kick but Shackleford manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gim throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shackleford bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gim's head backwards.
Shackleford keeps Gim at a distance using the push kick.
Gim just misses with a punch to the body.
Shackleford showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gim.
And Shackleford tries to counter it with a takedown but Gim pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
Shackleford scores with a hook.
Shackleford throws a head kick but Gim moves out of range.
Gim thumps Shackleford with a low kick.
Shackleford lands a leg kick that knocks Gim off balance momentarily.
Gim misses with a two punch combination.
Shackleford avoids the body shot from Gim.
Gim rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shackleford moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gim throws a body punch but Shackleford moves out of range.
Gim throws a right and a left that Shackleford avoids nicely.
Shackleford getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shackleford lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Gim closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Gim's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gim bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shackleford's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gim throws a right hand that Shackleford ducks under and follows up with a left that Shackleford also avoids with ease.
Gim tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shackleford manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gim uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shackleford.
Gim seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T2#
Gim throws a series of punches but Shackleford moves out of range.
Gim moves out of range of the body kick.
Gim swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A leg kick checked by Shackleford.
Shackleford stuns Gim with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shackleford lands a nice looking body kick.
Shackleford misses with a series of wild punches.
Gim is looking to wear down Shackleford with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gim will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gim misses with a few strikes there.
Gim misses with a combination
and Shackleford counters with a nice body shot.
Nice body kick from Shackleford.
Shackleford feints and then cracks Gim's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gim down.
Shackleford throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gim pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shackleford is out of range and Gim settles back down. #T3#
Shackleford throws a push kick but Gim slaps the foot to one side.
Good work by Gim as he checks the leg kick.
Shackleford throws the left hand but Gim avoids the punch easily.
Shackleford dodges the punch combination from Gim.
Shackleford connects with a high kick.
A left lands for Gim.
Gim looks to land a combination but Shackleford avoids it well.
Gim throws a lazy uppercut
and Shackleford makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Shackleford lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Gim misses with a double jab.
Shackleford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shackleford is looking to land body kicks.
Gim moves out of range of the body kick.
A low kick lands for Gim.
Shackleford throws a series of punches but Gim avoids them all with ease.
Gim seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gim misses with a looping right.
Shackleford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A big right from Gim misses.
Gim blocks a head kick by Shackleford.
Shackleford looks winded!
Shackleford throws a body punch but Gim moves out of range.
Gim is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Shackleford.
Shackleford looks to land a body kick but Gim moved away.
Shackleford lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gim circles away quickly and effectively.
Shackleford moves forwards but Gim connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gim ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shackleford moves away.
Shackleford on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gim swinging wildly here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shackleford is looking to chop away at Gim's legs.
Gim moves in looking to clinch but Shackleford pushes him off.
Gim catches Shackleford with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Shackleford pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gim is out of range and Shackleford settles back down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Enuard Gim dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Gim fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gim steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Shackleford. That one must have hurt.
Shackleford throws a nice outside leg kick.
Enuard Gim is winning the standup battle so far.
Gim just misses with a punch to the body.
Shackleford throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shackleford looks to land a left hand but Gim moved out of range nicely.
A combination from Gim does no damage.
Shackleford swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gim counters with a three punch combo that has Shackleford backing up. Shackleford nods at Gim to acknowledge the strikes.
Shackleford throws a right and a left that both miss.
Enuard Gim is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gim lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shackleford's sensitive parts.
Gim is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shackleford can do to turn this around?
Gim with the inside leg kick.
Shackleford digs a good body shot into Gim's ribs.
Shackleford lands a jab to Gim's midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shackleford swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shackleford misses with a body shot.
Gim misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shackleford with the counter takedown but Gim avoids it easily.
Shackleford on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gim throws a lazy right hand but Shackleford sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Gim is looking to clinch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Shackleford - that will leave a mark!
Gim blocks a leg kick.
Gim misses the shot to the body.
Gim tries to close the distance and clinch but Shackleford swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shackleford drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gim defends it well.
Gim misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shackleford swats away the attempt to clinch by Gim.
Shackleford moves out of range as Gim strikes.
Gim connects with a solid leg kick.
Shackleford slips a jab and a cross from Gim.
Gim moves to clinch but Shackleford breaks away
and Shackleford counters with an inside leg kick.
Shackleford misses with a series of wild punches.
Gim is looking to chop away at Shackleford's legs. #T2#
Gim moves in looking to clinch but Shackleford pushes him off.
And Shackleford responds with a good body kick, but Gim manages to step out the way in time.
Gim thumps Shackleford with a low kick.
Gim will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gim.
Shackleford is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Shackleford lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gim scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shackleford has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A punch combination from Gim misses.
Shackleford connects with a high kick.
Shackleford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gim fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gim closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gim throws a right and a left that Shackleford avoids nicely.
Gim misses with a body punch
and Shackleford counters with a left and a right that stings Gim.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shackleford changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Gim throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gim looks to land a combination but Shackleford avoids it well.
Gim throws out a leg kick but Shackleford moves out of range and Gim only half commits.
Shackleford lands a body shot.
Gim tries to bum rush Shackleford with a series of wild strikes but Shackleford uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shackleford lands a glancing blow to the side of Gim's head.
Shackleford throws a head kick but Gim moves out of range.
Shackleford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Shackleford in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shackleford checks a leg kick.
Shackleford uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gim has time to react.
Shackleford misses with a head kick.
Shackleford's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shackleford's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gim connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shackleford scrambles back to his feet.
Gim throws a leg kick which misses Shackleford's front leg but catches the back leg as Shackleford tries to avoid it.
Gim takes a swing at Shackleford's ribcage but misses.
Gim moves in looking to clinch but Shackleford pushes him off.
Shackleford connects with an inside leg kick.#T4#
Shackleford throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gim.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gim lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Gim dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shackleford. That did some damage!
A slapping leg kick lands for Shackleford.
Shackleford slips a jab and a cross from Gim.
Gim misses with the combination.
Decent striking displayed by Shackleford there.
Shackleford thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gim if he has to take too many more of those.
Gim tries to clinch up but Shackleford circles away and keeps his distance.
Shackleford follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Gim misses with a wild combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gim chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shackleford can pounce on him.
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 Enuard Gim will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Gim lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rusty Shackleford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shackleford thumps Gim with a low kick.
Shackleford misses with a kick to the body.
Shackleford keeps the fight on the outside.
Shackleford changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gim with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gim slips a jab and a cross from Shackleford.
Gim misses with a low kick.
Shackleford looks to land a right hand but Gim moved out of range.
Gim misses with the combination.
Shackleford is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Gim rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shackleford moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gim fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shackleford checks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shackleford staying out of range there.
Gim moves out of range of the body kick from Shackleford.
Shackleford rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gim moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shackleford avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shackleford throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gim tried to counter with a leg kick but Shackleford avoided it.#T1#
Gim wants to clinch up but Shackleford keeps it at a distance.
Shackleford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gim lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gim throws a body punch but Shackleford moves out of range.
Gim lands with a nice body punch.
Shackleford throws a head kick that misses.
Shackleford takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shackleford tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gim is able to avoid easily.
Shackleford goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shackleford goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gim looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gim is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shackleford wants to counter with a clinch but Gim pushes him away.
Gim connects with a body shot.
Gim looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gim rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shackleford moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T2#
Shackleford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Shackleford throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gim misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gim takes a swing at Shackleford's ribcage but misses.
Shackleford misses with a body kick.
Shackleford circles away from the clinch attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gim misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shackleford delivers a nice body kick.
Shackleford misses with a straight left. #CL#
Gim pushes Shackleford up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Gim breaks the clinch.
Gim throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shackleford.
Gim takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gim throws a one two combo.
Gim is looking to clinch but Shackleford is avoiding it.
And Shackleford tries to counter it with a takedown but Gim pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T3#
A punch combination from Gim misses.
Gim will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Gim lands with a nice body punch.
Gim looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shackleford looks to land a body kick but Gim moved away.
Shackleford dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gim. That did some damage!
Shackleford throws a head kick but Gim moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Gim. Those never looked like landing.
Gim takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gim misses the jab.
Shackleford moves out of range of the body kick.
Gim takes a jab right on the kisser.
Shackleford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gim takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gim.
Gim tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shackleford manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shackleford is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T4#
Shackleford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gim manages to avoid it.
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!
Gim moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Shackleford stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gim.
Shackleford misses with a few strikes there.
A combination from Gim does no damage.
Shackleford steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Gim.
Shackleford misses with a body kick.
A shot to the liver by Gim. Beautiful body shot.
Enuard Gim is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shackleford stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gim.
Gim misses with the combination.
A punch combination from Gim misses.
Shackleford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gim scoring well with a low kick there.
Shackleford pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gim appears to be looking for a big counter.

And that's the end of the fight!
Enuard Gim showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gim 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enuard Gim!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 02, 2025

#R1##CL2#
Puapua closes the distance and pushes Shackleford back into the cage.
Puapua has Shackleford pressed against the cage, preventing Shackleford from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Shackleford misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Puapua.
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.
Puapua blocking some punches.
Shackleford can't break the clinch.
Shackleford throws an elbow but it misses.
Puapua managing to block the knees to the body from Shackleford.
Shackleford being controlled against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Puapua.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Shackleford is looking to break free of the clinch but Puapua has double underhooks.
Shackleford misses with a hook from the clinch.
Come on Puapua - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T1#
Shackleford swings wildly with an uppercut but Puapua uses good head movement to avoid it.
Puapua keeps control of Shackleford as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Shackleford wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Puapua controlling the action here for a moment.
Shackleford has had enough of the clinch but Puapua keeps him there for the moment.
Puapua managing to block the knees to the body from Shackleford.
Shackleford has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shackleford just misses with a elbow thrown towards Puapua's brow.
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.
Come on Puapua - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shackleford has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shackleford working hard to break the clinch.
Puapua keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shackleford's efforts to push away.
Shackleford tries to break the clinch but Puapua is controlling the position.
Puapua blocks an elbow strike.
Shackleford misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Puapua.
Shackleford tries to circle away but Puapua has him pinned against the cage.
Shackleford working hard to break the clinch.
Shackleford wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Puapua has him pressed against the cage.
Puapua has Shackleford pressed against the cage, preventing Shackleford from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Shackleford wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Puapua has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Shackleford is trying to push Puapua away but Puapua has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Shackleford is trying to break the clinch but Puapua has him pressed against the cage.
Puapua keeps control of Shackleford as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Puapua stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Shackleford is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shackleford is trying to break the clinch but Puapua is controlling him.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Shackleford tries to land knees in the clinch but Puapua avoids the damage to the body. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Puapua on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Puapua manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Puapua is stalling here.
Shackleford is trying to push Puapua away but Puapua has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Shackleford tries to land knees in the clinch but Puapua avoids the damage to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shackleford has had enough of the clinch but Puapua keeps him there for the moment.
Shackleford misses with a knee to the head.
Shackleford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rusty Shackleford dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Puapua darts in and clinches Shackleford up against the cage.
Puapua pressing his opponent against the cage.
Puapua on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shackleford wants to get back to striking at distance but Puapua won't allow it.
Shackleford tries to circle away but Puapua has him pinned against the cage.
Come on Puapua - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Shackleford pushes off an throws an elbow but Puapua leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shackleford pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Shackleford tries to circle away but Puapua has him pinned against the cage.
Shackleford is trying to break the clinch but Puapua has him pressed against the cage.
Puapua has Shackleford pressed against the cage, preventing Shackleford from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Puapua in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#T1#
Puapua prevents Shackleford from breaking the clinch.
Puapua managing to block the knees to the body from Shackleford.
Puapua stalling in the clinch.
Puapua stalling the fight.
Puapua avoiding damage.
Puapua receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Puapua 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.
Shackleford wants to get back to striking at distance but Puapua won't allow it.
Puapua has Shackleford pressed against the cage, preventing Shackleford from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Shackleford looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Puapua stalling in the clinch.
Rusty Shackleford has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shackleford wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Shackleford can't break the clinch. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Shackleford tries to break free but Puapua pushes him back against the cage.
Puapua taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Puapua blocks an elbow strike from Shackleford.
Shackleford is looking to break free of the clinch but Puapua has double underhooks.
Shackleford wants to get back to striking at distance but Puapua won't allow it.
Shackleford working hard to break the clinch.
Shackleford is trying to break free.
Shackleford wants to get back to striking at distance but Puapua won't allow it.
Shackleford tries to land knees in the clinch but Puapua avoids the damage to the body.
Shackleford tries to circle away but Puapua has him pinned against the cage.
Puapua managing to block the knees to the body from Shackleford.
Puapua slowing the pace effectively.
Shackleford wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T3#
Puapua's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shackleford can't break the clinch.
Puapua blocks the elbow strike.
Puapua will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Shackleford up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Shackleford misses with a knee strike.
Shackleford misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Puapua.
Shackleford throws an elbow that misses.
Shackleford wants to get back to striking at distance but Puapua won't allow it. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shackleford tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shackleford tries to break free but Puapua pushes him back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Puapua continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Shackleford throws an elbow but it misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Puapua has Shackleford pressed against the cage.
Puapua is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
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 Rusty Shackleford will probably get the nod.
That's time! Shackleford'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##CL2#
Shackleford gets tackled into the cage by Puapua. Puapua maintains the clinch.
Rusty Shackleford is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ikapoti Puapua.#CL2#
Puapua clinches.
Puapua is stalling here.
Shackleford is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Puapua is defending well for now.
Shackleford is trying to break the clinch but Puapua has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shackleford has had enough of the clinch but Puapua keeps him there for the moment.
Shackleford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Puapua has Shackleford pressed against the cage, preventing Shackleford from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Puapua pressing his opponent against the cage.
Come on Puapua - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The referee is keeping an eye on Puapua - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Puapua blocks an elbow strike.
Puapua stalling the fight.
Shackleford wants to break free but Puapua has control.
Puapua slows down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ikapoti Puapua.
Shackleford will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Puapua steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Shackleford.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3#
Shackleford letting Puapua take a breather here.
Puapua taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Shackleford wants to break the clinch but can't.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A frustrated look appears on Shackleford's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shackleford tries a knee to the head but Puapua blocks it.
Puapua stalling the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Puapua slows down the pace here.
Puapua stalling against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ikapoti Puapua comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shackleford 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 15, 2025

#R1#
Shackleford slaps away a takedown attempt from Hughes, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Shackleford gets caught napping as Hughes dives in and scores a takedown. Shackleford manages to retain guard.
Shackleford wants to get back to his feet but Hughes is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hughes content to stall in guard here.
Shackleford looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hughes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shackleford swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hughes postures up. #T1#
Hughes passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Hughes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shackleford is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hughes is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Shackleford's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB#
Hughes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shackleford knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Hughes is working to tighten his grip on Shackleford's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Shackleford has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Hughes is really squeezing tight and eventually Shackleford passes out! Hughes breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sirus Hughes!

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!

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!

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!

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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