Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DARE 30
Date: Mar 03, 2018

#R1#
Riggs misses with a body kick.
Riggs misses with a kick to the body.
Riggs with a hook.
Shankariya throws a right and a left that Riggs avoids nicely.
Riggs throws a combination that misses
and Shankariya counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Ryan Riggs has been cut.
Riggs looks to score with a jab to the body but Shankariya is just out of range.
Shankariya swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#TD2#
Riggs is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Shankariya's half guard.
Shankariya avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Riggs.
Riggs seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shankariya does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Riggs looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Riggs scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shankariya tries to kick Riggs off but Riggs keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Shankariya on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Shankariya pushes Riggs off looking to stand but Riggs dives back in and keeps control.
Riggs lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Ground and pound from Riggs.
Shankariya avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Riggs.
Riggs looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Shankariya with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nice strikes from Riggs there.
Riggs thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Shankariya is trying to stand back up but Riggs is controlling him
Riggs not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Shankariya is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Helsinki Athletics Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Riggs trying to advance position but Shankariya counters by regaining guard.
Riggs throwing strikes but missing.
Riggs trying to control the position from guard on top but Shankariya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Riggs stops Shankariya from standing up.
Riggs with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Riggs lands a couple of elbows.
Riggs is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Riggs with a flurry of punches that miss.
Riggs is in close to Shankariya's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Riggs throws a big right hand that misses.
Shankariya wants to get back to his feet but Riggs is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Riggs with a flurry of punches that miss.
Riggs throws a strike but Shankariya rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shankariya wants to stand but Riggs is controlling his posture from full guard.
Shankariya won't allow Riggs to get back to his feet.
Shankariya pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Riggs is keeping the position for now.
Riggs manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shankariya manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T3#
Shankariya preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shankariya is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Riggs dives into side control.
Shankariya is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Riggs in side control, throwing shots but Shankariya defends.
Riggs scoring with punches and elbows.
Riggs lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Riggs working the body and head with strikes.
Shankariya wants to get back to his feet but Riggs drags him back down.
A big shot lands for Riggs! That's hurt Shankariya! Will he recover? Riggs fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Riggs!

Event: DARE 25 HEROES
Date: Feb 03, 2018

#R1#
Mundi throws a hook to the side of Shankariya's head but Shankariya sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shankariya doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mundi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Shankariya or perhaps it was just good defense by Mundi, which made it look bad.
A little jabbing left from Mundi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mundi misses with a hook. Shankariya ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shankariya tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mundi swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kampatimar Shankariya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mundi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shankariya.
Shankariya closes the distance and clinches up with Mundi, looking for a takedown. Shankariya pushes Mundi against the cage but Mundi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T1#
Mundi throws a front kick aimed at Shankariya's knee but Shankariya avoids it well.
Shankariya shoots in but no luck this time.
Shankariya shoots in for a double leg but Mundi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mundi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shankariya under the eye.
Shankariya fails with the takedown#KD2#
and Mundi counters with a crisp right hand that drops Shankariya! Mundi lets Shankariya back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Kampatimar Shankariya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shankariya looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mundi is fending him off so far but Shankariya persists. Nope, Mundi circles away and we're back to standing.
Shankariya uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mundi.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD2#
Mundi lands a big right hand that sends Shankariya crashing to the mat! Mundi stays standing though and waves Shankariya back to his feet!
Shankariya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mundi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shankariya.
Shankariya shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mundi as he avoids it easily.
Shankariya lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Shankariya.
Shankariya shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mundi pinned against the cage. Mundi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3#
Shankariya slips under a jab.
Shankariya misses with a takedown
and Mundi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shankariya throws a nice looking combination but Mundi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gordon Mundi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shankariya uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mundi.
Shankariya appears to be looking for a big counter.
Shankariya staying out of range there.
Shankariya changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mundi tries to avoid it but Shankariya manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mundi to the ground. Mundi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mundi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Mundi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shankariya.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mundi! But no joy.
Mundi looks to land a right hand but Shankariya moved out of range.
Shankariya went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Shankariya uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mundi.
It looked like Shankariya was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mundi.
Shankariya shoots in looking for a takedown. Mundi tries to sprawl out of it but Shankariya keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mundi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Shankariya looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gordon Mundi dominated that round.
That's time! Shankariya's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Shankariya shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mundi pinned against the cage. Mundi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shankariya closes the distance and clinches up with Mundi, looking for a takedown. Shankariya pushes Mundi against the cage but Mundi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mundi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mundi throws a hook to the side of Shankariya's head but Shankariya sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shankariya shoots in looking for a takedown. Mundi tries to sprawl out of it but Shankariya keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mundi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kampatimar Shankariya. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shankariya misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shankariya shoots in and drives through. Mundi sprawls well.
Mundi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mundi misses the shot to the body.
Mundi loads up on a big right hand but Shankariya slips the punch.
It looked like Shankariya was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Shankariya doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shankariya takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
It looks like Kampatimar Shankariya has been cut.
Shankariya misses with a takedown attempt - Mundi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Mundi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Mundi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mundi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shankariya uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mundi.
Shankariya fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Shankariya has a takedown stuffed.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mundi! But no joy.#T3#
A jab lands there for Mundi.
Mundi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mundi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shankariya throws a big counter combination but Mundi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Shankariya takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shankariya goes for a double leg but Mundi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mundi continues to drive forward.
Mundi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mundi knocks out Shankariya with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Mundi before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Mundi picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gordon Mundi!
A very excited looking Gordon Mundi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: DARE 22
Date: Jan 07, 2018

#R1#
Shankariya takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shankariya shoots in for a double leg but Valentine sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A jab from Valentine finds it's way through Shankariya's defenses.
Shankariya staying out of range there.
Shankariya shoots in but no luck this time.
Valentine throws out a loose jab but Shankariya uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shankariya steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valentine.
Shankariya fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kampatimar Shankariya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shankariya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Shankariya misses its target.
Valentine missing with a left hand there. Shankariya was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Valentine throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shankariya drops his hands momentarily and Valentine takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Valentine jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A punch combination from Valentine misses.
Shankariya throws a big counter combination but Valentine scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Valentine lands with a nice body punch.
Shankariya moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Shankariya throws a series of punches but Valentine moves out of range.
Shankariya has a takedown stuffed.
Shankariya on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#TD#
Shankariya scores with a takedown into Valentine's guard.
Valentine is trying to control the position but Shankariya postures up.
Shankariya missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valentine is controlling Shankariya's posture.
Shankariya working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Valentine's head.
Valentine avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shankariya makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
Valentine pulls Shankariya in close to prevent any damage.
Valentine looking to control.
Valentine seems keen to control Shankariya's posture.
Shankariya sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Valentine's guard.
Shankariya has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nice strikes from Shankariya there.
Shankariya thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Valentine's head.
Shankariya lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shankariya not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Valentine blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shankariya.
Valentine keeping control of the position.
Shankariya thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Valentine's head. #T3#
Shankariya sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Valentine defending well though.
Shankariya landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Valentine blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shankariya.
Shankariya throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Shankariya scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Shankariya sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Valentine defending well though.
Valentine is trying to maintain the position but Shankariya is very close to passing his half guard.
Shankariya drops an elbow to the side of Valentine's head.
Valentine trying to control from the bottom.
Shankariya content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Valentine trying to hold on to Shankariya's head to control him but Shankariya postures up. #T4#
Shankariya is nestled in close to Valentine, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Shankariya lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Valentine wants to control but Shankariya is keeping busy.
Shankariya is pressing down on Valentine's thigh, looking to free his foot. Valentine is holding on for now.
Shankariya slips a nice elbow through Valentine's hands, connecting with Valentine's forehead.
Valentine is not content to let Shankariya control the position.
Valentine trying to control but Shankariya postures up.
Shankariya is nestled in close to Valentine, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Valentine is looking to control Shankariya's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Valentine avoid being mounted?
Shankariya seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kampatimar Shankariya dominated that round.
That's time! Shankariya's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Shankariya closes the distance looking for a takedown. Valentine stuffs it but Shankariya still has hold of him. Shankariya picks Valentine up in a fireman's lift! The crowd roars in approval. Shankariya slams Valentine to the floor and that's really hurt Valentine - he doesn't know where he is! Shankariya throws a couple of strikes and the referee steps in to save him! This one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kampatimar Shankariya!
In his post fight interview, Kampatimar Shankariya started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: DARE 20 X-MAS
Date: Dec 23, 2017

#R1#
Borodin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD#
and Shankariya counters with a crisp one two that drops Borodin! Shankariya thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Borodin to his feet! Borodin is in big trouble!
We've been hearing reports that Shankariya has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Shankariya will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shankariya walks into a jab.
Shankariya shoots in for a takedown but Borodin shows good takedown defense.
Borodin throws out a counter right but Shankariya avoids it with no problem.#KD2#
Borodin lands a big right hand that sends Shankariya crashing to the mat! Borodin stays standing though and waves Shankariya back to his feet!#ROC2#
Shankariya is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Kampatimar Shankariya has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Borodin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shankariya sees it coming and avoids it easily.#KD2#
Borodin feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Shankariya sprawling to the canvas! Shankariya rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Borodin finish him?!
Oh Shankariya is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shankariya changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Borodin tries to avoid it but Shankariya manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Borodin to the ground. Borodin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Borodin! But no joy.
Shankariya seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kampatimar Shankariya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shankariya shoots in for a double leg but Borodin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Borodin missing with a left hand there. Shankariya was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shankariya went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Shankariya shoots in for a double leg but Borodin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Borodin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shankariya sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Borodin walks into a straight right hand from Shankariya.#CUT#
It looks like Aleksey Borodin has been cut.
Aleksey Borodin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shankariya steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Borodin.
Shankariya throws a big counter combination but Borodin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#KD2#
Borodin cracks Shankariya with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Shankariya looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Borodin finish him?
Borodin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shankariya misses with the combination.
Borodin swings for the body but Shankariya moves out of range.
As Borodin looks to move away, Shankariya throws a big counter combo but Borodin just gets out of the way.
Borodin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shankariya moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Borodin might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Borodin loads up on a big right hand but Shankariya slips the punch.
Borodin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shankariya sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Borodin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shankariya seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Shankariya shoots in looking for a takedown. Borodin tries to sprawl out of it but Shankariya keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Borodin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Aleksey Borodin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Shankariya swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Borodin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#KD2#
Borodin cracks Shankariya with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Borodin has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Shankariya to stand back up!
Borodin darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Shankariya's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Borodin before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aleksey Borodin!
Aleksey Borodin is the new super heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Aleksey Borodin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: DARE 15
Date: Nov 24, 2017

#R1#
Dae Young dodges the punch combination from Shankariya.
Shankariya has his takedown stuffed
and Dae Young counters with a leg kick.
Dae Young with a jab.
Shankariya with a poor takedown #KD#
and Dae Young counters with a head kick that drops Shankariya to the mat! Shankariya scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Dae Young has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Scotty's Yard in the buildup to the fight.
Dae Young defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shankariya.
Seo Dae Young has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kampatimar Shankariya.
Dae Young throws a big shot that misses.
Shankariya misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Dae Young counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dae Young. #TD2#
Shankariya turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Shankariya manages to end up in side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dae Young is trying to buck Shankariya off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shankariya scoring with punches and elbows.
Dae Young is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Shankariya has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Shankariya has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
An elbow from Shankariya crashes against the mat.
Shankariya tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Shankariya misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Shankariya tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Shankariya tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Shankariya working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Dae Young really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dae Young pushes Shankariya away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Shankariya gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Shankariya scoring with punches from side control.
Dae Young is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Shankariya working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Dae Young on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dae Young tries to get out of the position.
Dae Young is pushing Shankariya's head away, looking to escape. Shankariya manages to hold on to the position though.
Shankariya throws an elbow but Dae Young slips to the side and avoids it well.#T2#
Dae Young wants to get back to his feet but Shankariya drags him back down.
The ground and pound from Shankariya seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Dae Young tries to escape but Shankariya is in control.
Shankariya throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Dae Young is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Shankariya scoring with punches from side control. #CUT2#
It looks like Seo Dae Young has been cut.
Shankariya trying to control the position but Dae Young is working away.
Dae Young is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Shankariya wants to control but Dae Young is keeping him busy. #T3#
Dae Young is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Shankariya is controlling him well.
Shankariya landing strikes.
Shankariya lands a strong strike to the head of Dae Young. That's dazed him! Shankariya looking to finish here. Dae Young is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Shankariya lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kampatimar Shankariya!
Kampatimar Shankariya is the new super heavyweight champion!
Kampatimar Shankariya decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: DARE HORROR HOUSE
Date: Oct 28, 2017

#R1#
Shankariya shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shinnie sprawls well. Shinnie wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shankariya gets slowly back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shinnie. Shankariya does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shankariya closes the distance and clinches up with Shinnie, looking for a takedown. Shankariya pushes Shinnie against the cage but Shinnie circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shinnie appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Shankariya uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shinnie.
As Shinnie looks to move away, Shankariya throws a big counter combo but Shinnie just gets out of the way.#TD#
Shankariya throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Shinnie tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Shankariya is in Shinnie's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shinnie pulls Shankariya in close to prevent any damage.
Shankariya missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shankariya stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shinnie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shankariya has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Shankariya trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Shankariya throws a big elbow that misses.
Shankariya postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shankariya will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shankariya trying to control the position from guard on top but Shinnie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shinnie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shankariya works over Shinnie with some ground and pound from guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shinnie can do anything to dispel that myth.
Shinnie working a defensive guard here.
Shankariya in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shinnie is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Shankariya wants to pass the guard but Shinnie is keeping the position.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Shinnie seems keen to control Shankariya's posture.
Shankariya missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shankariya throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shinnie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shankariya wants to control from the top but Shinnie keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Shinnie misses with a kick to the body.
It looked like Shankariya was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Shinnie displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shankariya.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kampatimar Shankariya. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Shankariya drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T3#
Shinnie parries the strikes from Shankariya easily there. Shankariya is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Shinnie to escape.
Shinnie is looking for a sweep.
Shankariya scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Shinnie to see if he's OK.
Shinnie is looking to regain half guard here but Shankariya keeps moving and retains side control.
Shankariya working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Shankariya looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Shinnie is avoiding damage well.
Shankariya postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Shankariya working the head and body with strikes.
Shinnie is trying to control Shankariya's posture but Shankariya avoids it.
Shinnie is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Shankariya is staying active.
Shankariya throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T4#
Shankariya scoring with punches and elbows.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shinnie takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #CUT#
It looks like Kevin Shinnie has been cut.
Shankariya working the ground and pound but Shinnie is defending the strikes.
Shankariya misses with the ground and pound.
Shinnie taking a bit of punishment here - Shankariya scoring with strikes.
Shankariya throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Shankariya in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Shankariya is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Shinnie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shankariya wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shankariya misses with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kampatimar Shankariya dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Shinnie's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Shankariya fails to land the takedown.
Shinnie slips a jab and a cross from Shankariya.
Shinnie throws a hook but Shankariya avoids it easily.
Shankariya shoots in for a double leg but Shinnie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shinnie has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Shankariya gets in close and tags Shinnie with a short punch that almost sends Shinnie to the mat! Oh Shinnie is in big trouble! He turns his back on Shankariya, trying to create some distance but Shankariya rushes him, striking wildly and Shinnie goes down! The referee tackles Shankariya into the cage to end the fight! Shankariya is one violent man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kampatimar Shankariya!
In his post fight interview, Kampatimar Shankariya started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: DARE 8
Date: Sep 30, 2017

#R1#
Thudpucker lands with a straight right. Shankariya didn't see that one coming.
Shankariya ducks under a wild hook from Thudpucker.
Shankariya closes the distance and clinches up with Thudpucker, looking for a takedown. Shankariya pushes Thudpucker against the cage but Thudpucker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Thudpucker misses with a hook.
Shankariya appears to be looking for a big counter.
Thudpucker has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Thudpucker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thudpucker wants it to stay on the feet.
Shankariya drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Thudpucker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shankariya's head backwards.#TD2#
Thudpucker gets a double leg takedown into Shankariya's guard.#ES#
Shankariya uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shankariya displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thudpucker throws out the jab.
Shankariya misses with a double jab.
Shankariya dives in for a single leg takedown but Thudpucker sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kampatimar Shankariya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thudpucker misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Thudpucker gets a takedown into half guard.
Thudpucker missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Thudpucker is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shankariya is trying to stand.
Thudpucker trying to control from half guard but Shankariya is working away.
Thudpucker working the head and body with strikes.
Shankariya wants to get back to his feet.
Shankariya might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#ES#
Shankariya has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Thudpucker is on him like a limpet, forcing Shankariya back against the cage.#T2##TD2#
Thudpucker has picked Shankariya up - he's going for a ride! Thudpucker dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES#
Shankariya kicks off Thudpucker and gets to his feet.
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!
Shankariya shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thudpucker as he avoids it easily.
Thudpucker looks to throw the jab but Shankariya is out of range.
Shankariya has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Helsinki Athletics Club in the buildup to the fight.
Thudpucker throws a body punch but Shankariya moves out of range.
Shankariya shoots in for a double leg but Thudpucker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Thudpucker throws a combination that misses
and Shankariya counters with a straight right hand.
Thudpucker throws a hook to the side of Shankariya's head but Shankariya sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shankariya.
Shankariya uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thudpucker. #T3##TD2#
Thudpucker feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Shankariya wants to stand up but Thudpucker is controlling him. #ES#
Shankariya has his feet on Thudpucker's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Shankariya looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thudpucker is fending him off so far but Shankariya persists. Nope, Thudpucker circles away and we're back to standing.
Shankariya shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thudpucker as he avoids it easily.
Thudpucker looks to land a left hand but Shankariya moved out of range nicely.#TD2#
Thudpucker darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Shankariya kicks off Thudpucker and gets to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thudpucker lands with a straight right. Shankariya didn't see that one coming.#T4##TD#
Shankariya closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Thudpucker quickly recovers to half guard.
Thudpucker is trying to maintain the position but Shankariya is very close to passing his half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thudpucker can do anything to dispel that myth.
Thudpucker tries to get to full guard but Shankariya has control of the leg.
Shankariya seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Shankariya thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Shankariya 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.
Shankariya thows a huge punch but Thudpucker dodges it nicely.
Shankariya thows a huge punch but Thudpucker dodges it nicely.
Shankariya trying to control the pace.
Shankariya missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kampatimar Shankariya will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Shankariya avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Thudpucker looks to move away, Shankariya throws a big counter combo but Thudpucker just gets out of the way.
Thudpucker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Shankariya fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Shankariya will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thudpucker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shankariya. #TD2#
Thudpucker feints and as Shankariya raises his hands in defense, Thudpucker changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Shankariya has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thudpucker won't allow Shankariya to get back to his feet.
Thudpucker postures up in Shankariya's guard and throws a big left but Shankariya blocks it. #ES#
Shankariya pushes Thudpucker off and scrambles back to his feet. #T1#
Thudpucker misses the jab.
Thudpucker is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#TD2#
Shankariya gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Thudpucker to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES#
Shankariya has his feet on Thudpucker's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Shankariya ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thudpucker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thudpucker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shankariya.
Thudpucker misses with a two punch combination.
Shankariya takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shankariya shoots in looking for a takedown. Thudpucker tries to sprawl out of it but Shankariya keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thudpucker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kampatimar Shankariya. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Thudpucker leaves Shankariya with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Thudpucker scores with a takedown into Shankariya's guard.#ES#
Shankariya is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Thudpucker presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD2#
Thudpucker gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Thudpucker lands a couple of digs.#ES#
Shankariya has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Thudpucker is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#TD2#
Thudpucker has Shankariya pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Thudpucker pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Shankariya tumbling to the mat - Thudpucker dives into Shankariya's guard.
Thudpucker is standing up over Shankariya. Shankariya looks to escape but Thudpucker dives into side control. #T3##REVR#
Shankariya is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Thudpucker has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Shankariya is not content to let Thudpucker control the position. #ES#
Shankariya sneaks out the side door and pushes Thudpucker away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Shankariya misses with a takedown attempt - Thudpucker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kampatimar Shankariya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Thudpucker drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Shankariya has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Thudpucker has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T4#
Thudpucker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD2#
Thudpucker is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Shankariya can't fight it off and eventually Thudpucker manages to take the fight to the floor. Shankariya looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Shankariya has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Thudpucker has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thudpucker misses with a body punch. #TD#
Shankariya turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Shankariya manages to end up in side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shankariya is looking to take a break and control but Thudpucker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shankariya postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kampatimar Shankariya dominated that second round.
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#
Thudpucker closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Shankariya shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Thudpucker throws a big shot that misses.
Thudpucker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shankariya was well out of range. Poor timing from Thudpucker.
Shankariya is looking for a counter combo.
Thudpucker lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Shankariya darts in looking for a takedown but Thudpucker gets double underhooks and turns Shankariya into the cage. #TD2#
Thudpucker manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Shankariya on his heels. He'll look to pass Shankariya's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Shankariya pushes Thudpucker off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thudpucker misses with a double jab.
Thudpucker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shankariya connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thudpucker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thudpucker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shankariya looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thudpucker is fending him off so far but Shankariya persists. Nope, Thudpucker circles away and we're back to standing.#T1#
Thudpucker throws a body punch but Shankariya moves out of range.
Shankariya misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thudpucker lunges at Shankariya with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shankariya's hand.
A slow jab from Thudpucker misses its intended target.
Thudpucker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shankariya.
Shankariya fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kampatimar Shankariya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shankariya takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T2#
Thudpucker keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Shankariya ducks right into an uppercut from Thudpucker.
Thudpucker scores with a jab. Shankariya acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #TD#
Shankariya drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shankariya accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shankariya trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shankariya in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shankariya works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Shankariya missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Thadius T Thudpucker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shankariya lands strikes from half guard.
Shankariya working Thudpucker over with strikes.
Kampatimar Shankariya is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Shankariya wants to pass to mount but Thudpucker is defending the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kampatimar Shankariya overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thudpucker tries to roll over but Shankariya keeps him under control.
Shankariya looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Shankariya thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Shankariya looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SU#
Shankariya decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Thudpucker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thadius T Thudpucker seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Shankariya shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Thudpucker is trying to defend but Shankariya finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T4#
Shankariya performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Shankariya frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Shankariya working Thudpucker over with strikes here.
Shankariya takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Shankariya punching from mount but Thudpucker doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Shankariya tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kampatimar Shankariya.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shankariya, 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kampatimar Shankariya!
During a confident post fight interview, Kampatimar Shankariya thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DARE WARLORDS
Date: Sep 01, 2017

#R1##CL#
Shankariya instigates a clinch. #BC#
Shankariya breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shankariya scores with a three punch combo! #CUT#
It looks like Lowell Bockert has been cut.
Shankariya shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bockert sprawls well. Bockert wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shankariya gets slowly back to his feet.
Bockert with the counter takedown but Shankariya avoids it easily.#CL#
Shankariya fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bockert, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Shankariya manages to break the clinch.
Shankariya misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shankariya misses with a wild combination.
Bockert wants to counter with a clinch but Shankariya pushes him away.#CL#
Shankariya clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Shankariya escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shankariya stuffs the takedown.#T1##CL#
Shankariya darts in and clinches Bockert up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Shankariya - that landed with a thud. #TD2#
Bockert has Shankariya pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bockert pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Shankariya tumbling to the mat - Bockert dives into Shankariya's guard.#ES#
Shankariya pushes Bockert off and gets back to his feet.
Bockert shoots in looking for a takedown but Shankariya manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bockert's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A quick step to the side and Shankariya tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bockert misses with a takedown
and Shankariya counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kampatimar Shankariya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lowell Bockert.#CL#
Shankariya darts in and clinches Bockert up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shankariya taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #BC#
Shankariya breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Shankariya gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Shankariya escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Bockert gets tackled into the cage by Shankariya. Shankariya maintains the clinch. #T2#
Bockert tries for a takedown. No joy. #BC#
Shankariya breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Bockert tries to keep at a distance but Shankariya has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Shankariya has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bockert uses from the top position. #ES#
Shankariya manages to escape and get back to his feet. #CL#
Bockert gets tackled into the cage by Shankariya. Shankariya maintains the clinch. #BC#
Shankariya's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shankariya has been working on his balance at CT + SPARRING [Closing Tomorrow], so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Bockert.
Bockert with a poor takedown
and Shankariya counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Shankariya moves into the clinch successfully.
Bockert can't get the takedown.
Bockert has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shankariya after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Shankariya breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Bockert scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES#
Shankariya has one foot on Bockert's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Shankariya lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bockert at a distance.
Bockert looks winded!#T3##CL#
Shankariya rushes Bockert and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Shankariya's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Shankariya shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bockert manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Shankariya stands up and waves to Bockert to follow him.
Shankariya moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#TD#
Shankariya feints and as Bockert raises his hands in defense, Shankariya changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SU#
Shankariya stands up from Bockert's guard - Shankariya perhaps looking for a knockout.
Bockert takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Shankariya rushes Bockert and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Shankariya breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Shankariya drives through and clinches with Bockert against the cage. #BC#
Shankariya breaks from the clinch.
Shankariya lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It's a brutal combination of punches from Shankariya! Bockert is backing up but he can't get away as Shankariya lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Bockert and ends the fight. Great knockout.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kampatimar Shankariya!
A relieved looking Kampatimar Shankariya thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: DARE ELIMINATORS
Date: Aug 05, 2017

#R1#
Smith ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A jab from Shankariya finds it's way through Smith's defenses.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shankariya manages to avoid it.
John Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shankariya avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL#
Shankariya has Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith keeps control of Shankariya as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shankariya managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Smith gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shankariya.
Shankariya has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smith avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Shankariya breaks from the clinch.
Shankariya lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT#
It looks like John Smith has been cut.
Smith throws a right and a left that Shankariya avoids nicely.
Smith lands with a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Shankariya clinches up with Smith and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Smith.
Shankariya checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Shankariya tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Smith lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Smith throws a head kick but Shankariya moves out of range.
Smith batters Shankariya with a massive right followed by a huge left! Shankariya is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Smith lands a final crushing right hand to drop Shankariya to the mat with a gruesome thud! Smith is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). John Smith!
John Smith spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: HFC 106:Sang Seok vs Scrubs
Date: Jul 01, 2017

#R1#
A head kick misses from Asashoryu. #CL#
Asashoryu tries to keep at a distance but Shankariya has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Asashoryu manages to break the clinch.
Shankariya scores with a crisp jab that stopped Asashoryu in his tracks.
Asashoryu throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Shankariya moves into the clinch.
Shankariya lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Shankariya breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Asashoryu. Shankariya shrugs it off though. #KD2#
Asashoryu throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Shankariya stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Asashoryu follows into mount! #ROC2#
Shankariya is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Kampatimar Shankariya has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Asashoryu has control of Shankariya's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Shankariya regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Oh Shankariya is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Shankariya defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Asashoryu.
Asashoryu looking to control but Shankariya is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Shankariya seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Shankariya wants to try and get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Shankariya defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Asashoryu.
Shankariya is squirming around, avoiding Asashoryu's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Asashoryu looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Asashoryu thowing shots but they're missing.
Asashoryu throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Asashoryu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shankariya is looking to escape. #T2##SUB2#
Asashoryu working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Asashoryu controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Asashoryu working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #ES#
Shankariya somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Shankariya has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Asashoryu finds it's way round the side to connect with Shankariya's head.
Shankariya fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Asashoryu gets tackled into the cage by Shankariya. Shankariya maintains the clinch. #BC#
Shankariya escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Asashoryu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T3#
Asashoryu throws a head kick that misses.
Shankariya cracks Asashoryu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT#
It looks like Yokozuna Asashoryu has been cut.
Shankariya falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Asashoryu counter with a right hand.
Asashoryu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Asashoryu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shankariya throws a shot to the body. #CL#
Shankariya moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Shankariya escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Asashoryu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shankariya looks for a takedown but Asashoryu sprawls well.#KD2#
Asashoryu lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Shankariya sprawling to the canvas. Asashoryu follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Shankariya hang on? #ROC2#
Shankariya is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Asashoryu is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shankariya defends it well.
Oh Shankariya is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Shankariya wants to get back to his feet.
Shankariya seems to have got his legs back now.#ES#
Shankariya kicks Asashoryu off and gets back to his feet.
Shankariya shoots in but Asashoryu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Shankariya walks forward, straight into a front kick from Asashoryu.
Asashoryu throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crack! A monster head kick from Asashoryu and Shankariya falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Asashoryu!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Yokozuna Asashoryu!
Yokozuna Asashoryu decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: RFC 44:Slaughterday Night Live
Date: May 13, 2017

#R1#
Shankariya throws a hook to the side of Brophy's head but Brophy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shankariya takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
Shankariya closes the distance and clinches.
Brophy lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Brophy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brophy throws a shot to the body.
Brophy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shankariya moves away.
Shankariya swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shankariya throws a lazy right hand but Brophy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shankariya misses with a looping left.
Brophy is looking to counter punch.
A cross from Shankariya lands.
Shankariya connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Brophy's hands.
Shankariya swings widly with a right hand
and Brophy counters with a nice low kick that buckles Shankariya's knee momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Shankariya. Those never looked like landing.
Brophy lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That kick from Brophy tenderised Shankariya's leg. Shankariya is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shankariya swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brophy moves away from the strike by Shankariya.
Brophy pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Shankariya.
Brophy half committed to a counter leg kick.
Brophy lands a body shot.
Shankariya moves to clinch but Brophy breaks away
and Brophy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shankariya throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brophy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've been told by Brophy's head coaches at ~* Trinity Gym *~ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kampatimar Shankariya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shankariya slips a jab from Brophy.
Brophy misses with an uppercut. Shankariya saw that one coming.
Shankariya is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brophy.
Brophy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shankariya momentarily.
Shankariya misses with a hook #KD#
and Brophy counters with a nice right hand that sends Shankariya toppling to the canvas! Shankariya scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Brophy finish him?!#ROC#
Shankariya is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shankariya bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shankariya is still on wobbly legs! Can Brophy finish him?
Shankariya swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shankariya seems to have recovered his senses.
A big left from Shankariya misses.
Brophy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Shankariya throws a right hand that misses
and Brophy counters with a huge left! Shankariya is in big trouble! He's backing up but Brophy isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Shankariya from any more damage. A dominating finish by Brophy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Red Brophy!
An out of breath Red Brophy thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RFC 42: Stack Em Up!!!!
Date: Apr 29, 2017

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Shankariya misses the target.
Shankariya lands a jab to the nose.#KD2#
Shankariya lands a big uppercut and Quinn crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Quinn looks OK. Shankariya waves Quinn back to his feet!#ROC2#
Quinn is rocked!
Shankariya fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Quinn square on the jaw! Damn, Quinn is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kampatimar Shankariya!
During a confident post fight interview, Kampatimar Shankariya thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RFC 36: Maximum Overdrive
Date: Mar 18, 2017

#R1#
Clay digs a good hook to Shankariya's body.
Clay misses with a hook
and Shankariya counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shankariya scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Shankariya throws a right hand that Clay ducks under and follows up with a left that Clay also avoids with ease.
Clay blocks a jab.
Clay walks into a straight right hand from Shankariya.
Shankariya throws an overhand right that lands on Clay's shoulder, as Clay tries to avoid the shot.
Clay is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Shankariya.
Shankariya takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shankariya takes one on the button.
Shankariya throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shankariya has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Clay staying out of range there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shankariya throws a hook to the side of Clay's head but Clay sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Clay throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Shankariya to counter with a crisp jab.
A shot to the liver by Clay. Beautiful body shot.
Clay ducks under a wild hook from Shankariya.#T1#
Clay throws a good cross that connects.
Shankariya ducks under a wild hook from Clay.
Clay lands with an uppercut that bounces Shankariya off the cage and back into range.
Clay thuds a left hand into Shankariya's body.
Clay steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shankariya.
Clay feints and then cracks Shankariya's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shankariya down.
Clay jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Clay misses with an uppercut. Shankariya saw that one coming.
Clay lands a slapping body shot.
Shankariya might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A telegraphed right hand from Clay misses the target.
Despite the aggression on Shankariya's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#KD#
Clay lands a left and a right that send Shankariya crashing to the mat, dazed. Clay thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Shankariya is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Kampatimar Shankariya has been cut.
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!
Are you kidding me?! Clay ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Shankariya clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marcellus Clay!
Marcellus Clay retains his super heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Marcellus Clay thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: RFC 33: Slay It Forward
Date: Feb 25, 2017

#R1#
Shankariya throws a lazy uppercut
and Horse makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shankariya takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Horse throws the left hand but Shankariya avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Shankariya closes the distance and clinches.
Horse lands a body punch.
Horse lands an elbow inside that Shankariya shrugs off.
Horse lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shankariya backwards.
Shankariya softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Shankariya.
Shankariya lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Horse blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short uppercut from Shankariya.
Shankariya lands a right hand that snaps the head of Horse backwards.
Shankariya digs a right hand into Horse's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Horse's gas tank.
Shankariya lands with a left to the head.
Horse misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Shankariya lands a right hand.
A short right from Shankariya.
Horse throws an elbow but it misses.
Horse tries a body shot but Shankariya blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Shankariya.
Horse throws a punch but it's blocked by Shankariya. #BC#
Shankariya breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shankariya cracks Horse with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT#
It looks like Roar Horse has been cut.
Horse slips a straight right by Shankariya.
Horse now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Horse staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Shankariya.
Shankariya misses with a straight right.
Shankariya throws a right hand that Horse ducks under and follows up with a left that Horse also avoids with ease.
Horse appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kampatimar Shankariya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2##KD#
Oooooh!!! Shankariya has knocked Horse down with a huge combo! Shankariya steps away and waves a wobbly Horse back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horse thuds a left hand into Shankariya's body.
Horse ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Horse throws out a counter right but Shankariya avoids it with no problem.
Shankariya misses with a few strikes there.
Nice straight punches there by Shankariya. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shankariya.
A telegraphed right hand from Shankariya misses the target.
It seemed like Horse was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#KD#
Shankariya sends Horse crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Shankariya is motioning to the referee to let Horse up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Horse is rocked!
Shankariya lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Horse - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Shankariya!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kampatimar Shankariya!
A victorious Kampatimar Shankariya thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RFC 31: The Big Bang
Date: Feb 12, 2017

#R1#
Shankariya scores with a nice strike.#CUT2#
It looks like Ali Reem has been cut.
Shankariya connects with a looping right hand.
Reem tries to clinch but Shankariya moves out of range.
Shankariya throws out a counter right but Reem avoids it with no problem.
Shankariya has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Reem is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Reem uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shankariya.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Reem.
A slow jab from Shankariya misses its intended target.
Reem fails with an attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shankariya! But no joy.
Reem dodges the punch combination from Shankariya.
It looked like Reem wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shankariya misses with a looping left.#KD2#
Shankariya feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Reem sprawling to the canvas! Reem rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Shankariya finish him?! #T1#
Shankariya shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Reem takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Shankariya sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Reem bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kampatimar Shankariya!
Our winner, Kampatimar Shankariya, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Ali Reem spoke after the fight, saying 'How can I lose against this guy twice? I have to change my gym and camp..'.

Event: RFC 26: Unyielding Pain
Date: Jan 14, 2017

#R1#
Kruger lands a nice looking body shot.
Spraynard Kruger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shankariya throws the left hand but Kruger avoids the punch easily.
Shankariya shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kruger eats them both and turns towards Shankariya to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT#
It looks like Spraynard Kruger has been cut.
Shankariya avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shankariya uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kruger.
Kruger takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kruger with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL2#
Kruger clinches up against the cage.
Shankariya gets underhooks to prevent Kruger's takedown attempt. #BC#
Shankariya breaks from the clinch.
Kruger throws a right and a left that Shankariya avoids nicely.
Shankariya avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruger walks into a straight right hand from Shankariya.
Shankariya stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
Kruger misses the shot to the body.
Kruger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kruger tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shankariya manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shankariya on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kruger has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kruger on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kruger thuds a left hand into Shankariya's body.
Shankariya throws an overhand right that drops Kruger like a sack of potatoes! Shankariya dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kampatimar Shankariya!
The defeated Spraynard Kruger had this to say: 'Where's my chippy?'.

Event: RFC 22: Ready to Rumble
Date: Dec 17, 2016

#R1#
Shankariya jabs Pope right on the nose. Pope blinks but takes it well.
Nice uppercut lands for Shankariya. That snapped Pope's head back.
Shankariya connects with a nice looking jab.
Shankariya connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pope's hands.
Shankariya misses with an uppercut. Pope saw that one coming.
Pope wants to counter the offense by Shankariya and move into the clinch position.
Pope uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shankariya.
Shankariya bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pope's head.
Pope closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Shankariya misses with a looping right.
Pope blocks a jab.#T1#
Shankariya misses with a hook. Pope ducked under it nicely.
Pope walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A big left from Shankariya misses.
As Shankariya backs off Pope throws a huge counter combo but Shankariya manages to avoid it all.
Shankariya seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Shankariya is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Shankariya thuds his right hand into Pope's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shankariya throws a shot from downtown. Pope moves away and avoids it.#KD#
Shankariya lands a big right hand that sends Pope crashing to the mat! Shankariya stays standing though and waves Pope back to his feet!#CUT#
It looks like Mega Pope has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shankariya lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Pope up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Shankariya from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Pope's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kampatimar Shankariya!
In defeat, Mega Pope stepped up to the mic, saying 'By the grace of god and the use of mexican supplements, I will return'.

Event: AFC 22
Date: Sep 24, 2016

#R1#
Shankariya misses with an uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ginga.
Ginga closes the distance looking to clinch
and Shankariya counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
It looks like Cassios Ginga has been cut.
Ginga throws a lazy uppercut
and Shankariya counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shankariya wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shankariya scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ginga moves to clinch but Shankariya breaks away #KD2#
and Shankariya counters with a crisp right hand that drops Ginga! Shankariya lets Ginga back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Ginga is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ginga bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Shankariya comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Ginga falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Ginga was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kampatimar Shankariya!

Event: AFC 20
Date: Sep 10, 2016

#R1#
Shankariya connects with a single shot there.
Shankariya bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shankariya throws out a counter right but Krigson avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Krigson darts in and clinches Shankariya up against the cage.
Krigson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Krigson lands on the inside with an uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Kampatimar Shankariya has been cut.
Krigson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Krigson blocking some punches.
A short left from Krigson.
A head punch on the inside from Shankariya fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Krigson.
Krigson working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC#
Shankariya is rocked!
Krigson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shankariya is trying to push Krigson away but Krigson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Shankariya misses with a hook from the clinch.
Krigson swings wildly with an uppercut but Shankariya uses good head movement to avoid it. #KD#
Krigson drops Shankariya onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Shankariya is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Shankariya is still on wobbly legs! Can Krigson finish him?
Krigson unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Shankariya! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Krigson is unloading with more strikes now! Shankariya drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wotan Krigson!
Wotan Krigson retains his super heavyweight title!
Wotan Krigson gave a mention to Shinobi in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: AFC 15
Date: Aug 06, 2016

#R1#
Shankariya bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tron's head backwards.
Tron gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Shankariya counter with a right hand.
Shankariya clobbers Tron with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL2#
Tron clinches with his opponent.
Shankariya lands a right hand.
Tron drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shankariya pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've been told by Shankariya's head coaches at Zero Tolerance that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Shankariya fakes the body blow, causing Tron to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Tron goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kampatimar Shankariya!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 23, 2016

#R1#
Gaylord on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gaylord moves away from the strike by Shankariya.
Gaylord seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Gaylord keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shankariya.
Shankariya fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gaylord's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gaylord duly obliges.
A swing and a miss from Shankariya.
Shankariya throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gaylord defending well as Shankariya loads up on a big left hand.
Gaylord seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaylord ducks under a wild hook from Shankariya.
Gaylord attempts a counter takedown but Shankariya avoids it well and moves away.
Donk. Shankariya catches Gaylord right on the button with a cross.
Gaylord misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Shankariya to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Shankariya connects with a stiff jab that staggers Gaylord - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kampatimar Shankariya!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 24, 2016

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Shankariya. Swaheli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Swaheli attempts a counter takedown but Shankariya avoids it well and moves away.
Shankariya tries to bum rush Swaheli with a series of wild strikes but Swaheli uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Swaheli tries to counter with a takedown but Shankariya is quick to defend against it.
Shankariya uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Swaheli has time to react.
A jab from Shankariya misses.
Swaheli takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #TD#
Swaheli bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Swaheli working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Shankariya really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Swaheli. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shankariya taking punishment in the form of punches.
Shankariya wants to get back to his feet.
Swaheli scores with punches from side control. #ROC#
Shankariya is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Kampatimar Shankariya has been cut.
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!
Shankariya avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Swaheli.
Shankariya takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Shankariya is still in real trouble! Can Swaheli finish him?#T1#
The ground and pound from Swaheli seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Shankariya seems to have recovered his senses.
Swaheli lands a big elbow and you can see that really hurt Shankariya! Swaheli senses the opportunity and scores with more strikes - he's put Shankariya out! The ref tackles him out of the way to prevent him landing more strikes - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Thabo Swaheli!

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