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Event:
RSE 71:
Date: Apr 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Creed throws a nice head kick!
#CUT#It looks like Robbie Shakespeare has been cut.
Shakespeare has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Creed .
Shakespeare throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch lands to the side of Creed 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT2#It looks like Apollo Creed has been cut.
Creed connects with a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Creed . That snapped Shakespeare's head back.
Shakespeare doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#KD#
Creed feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Shakespeare sprawling to the canvas! Shakespeare rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Creed finish him?!
#ROC#Shakespeare is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shakespeare switches off momentarily and Creed cracks him with a monster right hand! Shakespeare topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Creed dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Creed !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Apollo Creed ! |
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Event:
RSE 64: Bloodfrozen
Date: Mar 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Shakespeare misses with a lunging right hand
and Mfer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Robbie Shakespeare has been cut.
A big left from Shakespeare misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mfer! But no joy.
Shakespeare lands a body shot.
Mfer on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT#It looks like Mike Mfer has been cut.
Shakespeare throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mfer counters with a straight right hand.
Shakespeare cracks Mfer with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Mfer tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Shakespeare pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Mfer is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robbie Shakespeare!
During a confident post fight interview, Robbie Shakespeare thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
RSE 52: Freezing Moon
Date: Feb 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Shakespeare shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lasner eats them both and turns towards Shakespeare to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#It looks like Burk Lasner has been cut.
No luck for Lasner with that takedown attempt.
Shakespeare tries to score with a low kick but Lasner moves his leg out of the way.
Lasner moves in looking to clinch but Shakespeare pushes him off.
Lasner defending well as Shakespeare loads up on a big left hand.
Jab from Shakespeare.
Shakespeare throws a shot from downtown. Lasner moves away and avoids it.
Shakespeare cracks Lasner's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Lasner slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Shakespeare can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Robbie Shakespeare!
A victorious Robbie Shakespeare thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
RSE 39: Homicidal Ecstacy
Date: Jan 13, 2024 |
#R1##KD2#
Oooooh!!! Shakespeare has knocked McPherson down with a huge combo! Shakespeare steps away and waves a wobbly McPherson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#It looks like Finley McPherson has been cut.
Shakespeare fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McPherson manages to avoid it.
McPherson is looking to counter punch.
McPherson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shakespeare on the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Robbie Shakespeare has been cut.
McPherson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shakespeare.#KD#
McPherson lands a big right hand that sends Shakespeare crashing to the mat! McPherson stays standing though and waves Shakespeare back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Shakespeare.
Shakespeare throws a big shot that misses.
Shakespeare throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McPherson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shakespeare swings away with a body shot that misses
#KD#
and McPherson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Shakespeare! McPherson lets Shakespeare back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Shakespeare is rocked!
Shakespeare takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McPherson drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Shakespeare right on the button. Shakespeare goes down! McPherson follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! McPherson gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Finley McPherson!
Finley McPherson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
HRL5: Pappalardi vs Petric
Date: Aug 04, 2023 |
#R1#
A jab from Shakespeare misses.
Shakespeare throws a lazy uppercut
and Thibodeaux connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Robbie Shakespeare has been cut.
Shakespeare throws a poor cross that misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shakespeare definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shakespeare falls off balance throwing a combination
#KD2#
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice right hand that sends Shakespeare toppling to the canvas! Shakespeare scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Thibodeaux finish him?!#ROC2#Shakespeare is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shakespeare throws an off balance right hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Demassive Thibodeaux! |
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Event:
The Island Season 14, 265 lbs, Round 2
Date: Jul 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Shakespeare misses the jab.
Frost throwing a counter right hand but Shakespeare manages to avoid it.
Shakespeare looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Frost blocks a jab.
Frost is looking to clinch.
Frost is looking to clinch.
Frost definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Drake Frost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frost avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Frost tries to clinch up
and Shakespeare connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Drake Frost has been cut.
Shakespeare loads up on a big right hand but Frost slips the punch.
Frost is looking to clinch.
Frost tries to clinch but Shakespeare is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost tries to clinch but Shakespeare is having none of it.
Shakespeare avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice side step and Shakespeare releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Frost tries to clinch up but Shakespeare circles away and keeps his distance.
Frost fails in his attempt to clinch.
Frost moves in looking to clinch but Shakespeare pushes him off.#T1#
Frost moves in looking to clinch but Shakespeare pushes him off.
Shakespeare throws out a counter right but Frost avoids it with no problem.
Shakespeare looks to land a right hand but Frost moved out of range.
Shakespeare throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frost throwing a counter right hand but Shakespeare manages to avoid it.
Shakespeare throws an overhand right that lands on Frost's shoulder, as Frost tries to avoid the shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Frost looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Frost tries to clinch up but Shakespeare circles away and keeps his distance.
Shakespeare throws out a counter right but Frost avoids it with no problem.
Frost is looking to clinch but Shakespeare is avoiding it.
Frost swings for the body but Shakespeare moves out of range.
Frost tries to clinch up but Shakespeare circles away and keeps his distance.
Shakespeare let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Frost tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shakespeare let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Frost tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shakespeare manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shakespeare throws a big shot that misses.
Shakespeare showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Frost.
Shakespeare lands with a good body shot.#T2#
Shakespeare lunges at Frost with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Frost's hand.
Frost bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Frost dodges the punch combination from Shakespeare.
Frost bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Frost was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Frost keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shakespeare.
Shakespeare throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Frost looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Frost moves in looking to clinch but Shakespeare pushes him off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shakespeare misses with a looping right.
Frost closes the distance but Shakespeare moves to the side
and Shakespeare connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shakespeare circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shakespeare throws out a counter right but Frost avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Frost moves away from the strike by Shakespeare.
Shakespeare avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Shakespeare misses.
Frost tries to close the distance and clinch but Shakespeare swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Frost fails in his attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Shakespeare was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Frost's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Shakespeare connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Frost scrambles back to his feet.#CUT2#Drake Frost's cut is getting worse.
Frost wants to clinch.
Frost tries to clinch up but Shakespeare circles away and keeps his distance.
Shakespeare circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shakespeare unleashes a big counter combination but Frost bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Frost is looking to clinch but Shakespeare is avoiding it.
Despite the aggression on Shakespeare's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Shakespeare cracks Frost with a right hand to the side of the head.
Frost is looking to clinch but Shakespeare is avoiding it.
Shakespeare avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T4#
Shakespeare throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Frost sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Frost tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frost tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Frost lands a jab to the head.
Shakespeare misses with a straight left.
Frost tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shakespeare swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shakespeare swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Frost tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shakespeare swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Frost uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shakespeare.
Frost tries to clinch up.
Shakespeare swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Frost doesn't manage to clinch there - Shakespeare circles away.
Frost fails in his attempt to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Shakespeare misses.
Frost is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shakespeare keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Frost moves into range and clinches up with Shakespeare.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robbie Shakespeare dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Drake Frost's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Shakespeare scores with a jab to the jaw.
Frost tries to close the distance and clinch but Shakespeare swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shakespeare swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Frost fails with an attempt to clinch.
Frost tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shakespeare swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shakespeare let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Shakespeare misses with a wild combination.
Frost tries to close the distance and clinch but Shakespeare swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Frost is looking to clinch but Shakespeare is avoiding it.
Shakespeare circles away from the clinch attempt.
Frost is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Frost tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shakespeare paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shakespeare swats away the attempt to clinch by Frost.#T1#
Shakespeare throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frost doesn't manage to clinch there - Shakespeare circles away.
Shakespeare is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Frost with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Frost 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Shakespeare has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Frost is looking to clinch but Shakespeare is avoiding it.
Frost tries to clinch but Shakespeare moves out of range.
Frost is looking to clinch but Shakespeare is avoiding it.
Frost tries to clinch but Shakespeare is having none of it.
Frost tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shakespeare swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frost lands a glancing blow to the side of Shakespeare's head.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Frost might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Frost fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shakespeare unleashes a big counter combination but Frost bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Frost tries to clinch but Shakespeare is having none of it.
As Frost backs off Shakespeare throws a huge counter combo but Frost manages to avoid it all.
Frost tries to close the distance and clinch but Shakespeare swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shakespeare dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shakespeare avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T2#
Frost is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shakespeare throws a hook but Frost avoids it easily.
Shakespeare swings for the body but Frost moves out of range.
Frost fails in his attempt to clinch.
Frost tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Shakespeare counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#Drake Frost's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Shakespeare misses with a hook.
Frost cracks Shakespeare with an open hand slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shakespeare lands a body shot.
#CL#
Frost moves into the clinch successfully.
Frost working aggressively here.
Shakespeare throws a head punch that misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Shakespeare.#T3#
Shakespeare blocks an uppercut.
Shakespeare tries to break the clinch but Frost is controlling the position.
Shakespeare is trying to maintain a safe position but Frost gets an underhook and turns Shakespeare into the cage.
Shakespeare looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Frost lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Frost.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Frost throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shakespeares head.
Shakespeare is trying to force a seperation but Frost has the dominant position.
Shakespeare is pushing Frost up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Frost softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shakespeare is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Frost blocks a body shot from Shakespeare.
Shakespeare misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Frost blocks an uppercut.
#T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shakespeare wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Frost has him pressed against the cage.
Shakespeare is trying to force a seperation but Frost has the dominant position.
Shakespeare trying to control the position but instead, Frost has worked for underhooks and has pushed Shakespeare into the cage.
Frost working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shakespeare gets through Frost's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shakespeare scores with a shoulder strike.
Frost softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shakespeare stalling in the clinch but Frost improves position.
Frost lands an uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Robbie Shakespeare 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!
Frost works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shakespeare is breathing heavily.
Frost lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shakespeare backwards.
Frost lands an uppercut.
Frost stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Still in the clinch, Frost scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shakespeare wants to stall.
Shakespeare trying to control the position but instead, Frost has worked for underhooks and has pushed Shakespeare into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Robbie Shakespeare will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Frost tries to clinch but Shakespeare is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Frost looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Frost tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shakespeare manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Frost gets a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shakespeare.
Shakespeare scores with a shoulder strike.
Frost misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shakespeare misses with a hook from the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Shakespeare takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Frost as Shakespeare tries to tie him up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Frost fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shakespeare wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Frost has him pressed against the cage.
Frost lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shakespeare misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Frost lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shakespeare blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Frost lands a nice uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Shakespeare.
Frost blocking some punches.
Shakespeare lands a hook that snaps the head of Frost backwards.
Shakespeare's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shakespeare pressing his opponent against the cage.
Shakespeare throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Frosts head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Frost.
Shakespeare throws a punch but it's blocked by Frost.
Shakespeare takes a shot to the head.
Frost fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Frost misses with a short punch on the inside.
Frost blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Drake Frost has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Frost lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shakespeare backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T2#
Shakespeare is looking to control Frost's arms but Frost gets an underhook and turns him. Now Shakespeare has his back to the cage.
Shakespeare seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Frost throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Shakespeare fails to land.
Frost throws a head punch that misses.
Shakespeare tries to work over Frost's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shakespeare pushes Frost back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Frost softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shakespeare misses with a hook to the ribs.
Frost lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Frost lands a right hand.
Frost gets through Shakespeare's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Frost lands a hook to the side of the head.
Frost lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shakespeare takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch on the inside from Frost fails to land.
Shakespeare working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Frost.
Frost working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Shakespeare is looking to control Frost's arms but Frost gets an underhook and turns him. Now Shakespeare has his back to the cage. #T3#
Frost throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shakespeares head.
Shakespeare tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Frost lands with a light punch inside.
Frost blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Frost tries to throw a body punch but Shakespeare avoids it by throwing Frost back against the cage.
Shakespeare trying to control the position but instead, Frost has worked for underhooks and has pushed Shakespeare into the cage.
Shakespeare is trying to maintain a safe position but Frost gets an underhook and turns Shakespeare into the cage.
Frost misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shakespeare wants to stall.
A frustrated look appears on Shakespeare's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Robbie Shakespeare is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Frost cracks Shakespeare with a nice body shot.
Frost lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Frost lands with a light punch inside.
Shakespeare's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
Shakespeare is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Frost is keeping busy.
A short right from Frost on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Frost creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Frost lands a body shot in the clinch.
Frost lands with a left to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Frost lands a body shot.
Frost tries a body shot but Shakespeare blocks it.
Frost lands a body punch. #KD#
Frost drops Shakespeare onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Shakespeare is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#Shakespeare is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Frost fails to land.
Shakespeare is still on wobbly legs! Can Frost finish him?
Frost misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Frost.
Shakespeare blocking some punches.
Frost lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Shakespeare to his knees! Frost keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Drake Frost!
An out of breath Drake Frost thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
The Island Season 14, 265 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Shakespeare tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Montgomery was well out of range. Poor timing from Shakespeare.
Shakespeare connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Montgomery momentarily.
#CUT2#It looks like Denardrick Montgomery has been cut.
Montgomery tries to move into range but Shakespeare moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shakespeare dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#KD2#
Shakespeare cracks Montgomery with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Shakespeare has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Montgomery to stand back up!#CUT2#Denardrick Montgomery's cut is getting worse.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Montgomery throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Montgomery throws a lazy uppercut
and Shakespeare counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Robbie Shakespeare!
A relieved looking Robbie Shakespeare thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
KIFC 93-
Date: Jun 23, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Carlos Silva pushes Shakespeare up against the cage in a clinch.
Carlos Silva fails to pull guard.
Carlos Silva definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shakespeare pushes Carlos Silva back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shakespeare is leaning against Carlos Silva and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short uppercut from Shakespeare.
Carlos Silva tries to pull guard but Shakespeare holds him up against the cage and eventually Carlos Silva drops back down to his feet.
A short right from Shakespeare.
Carlos Silva is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shakespeare to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao Carlos Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Shakespeare's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice jab there from Shakespeare.
Carlos Silva moves in looking to clinch but Shakespeare pushes him off.
Shakespeare looks like he wants to counter punch here.#KD2#
Shakespeare feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Carlos Silva sprawling to the canvas! Carlos Silva rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Shakespeare finish him?!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carlos Silva wants to clinch
and Shakespeare counters with a left to the body.
Shakespeare takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T1#
Shakespeare fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Carlos Silva is breathing heavily.
Carlos Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Carlos Silva defending well as Shakespeare loads up on a big left hand.
Shakespeare fakes the body blow, causing Carlos Silva to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Carlos Silva goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Robbie Shakespeare!
Robbie Shakespeare thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
KIFC 83
Date: Jun 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Shakespeare moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT2#It looks like Robbie Shakespeare has been cut.
Shakespeare definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dren Jr slips under a jab from Shakespeare.
Shakespeare lands a body shot.
Zdravko Dren Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left and a right from Dren Jr both land. Nice combination.
Shakespeare lands with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Dren Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dren Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Shakespeare.
Dren Jr throws a big counter head kick but Shakespeare avoids it with no problem.
Dren Jr connects with a looping right hand.
Shakespeare sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dren Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shakespeare is looking to counter punch.
Dren Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Dren Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shakespeare. Shakespeare circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Shakespeare dodges the punch combination from Dren Jr.
Shakespeare swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dren Jr lands a really nice looking cross but Shakespeare seems unphased.
A slapping body kick lands there for Dren Jr.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dren Jr. Shakespeare shrugs it off though.
Dren Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shakespeare connects with the punch.
Shakespeare fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dren Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dren Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shakespeare appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dren Jr misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Shakespeare counter with a right hand. #T2#
Dren Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shakespeare has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dren Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shakespeare manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dren Jr keeps Shakespeare at a distance using the push kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shakespeare with a nice cross.
Nice shot lands for Shakespeare.
Shakespeare misses with a looping left.
Dren Jr connects with a body shot.
Dren Jr misses with a looping left.
Shakespeare lands with an uppercut that bounces Dren Jr off the cage and back into range.#CUT#It looks like Zdravko Dren Jr has been cut.
Shakespeare connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dren Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Shakespeare off balance momentarily.#T3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shakespeare manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dren Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Shakespeare uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dren Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dren Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shakespeare gets through Dren Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Shakespeare scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Dren Jr.
Shakespeare avoiding damage.
Shakespeare tries to break free but Dren Jr pushes him back against the cage.
Dren Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dren Jr misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Shakespeare - that landed with a thud.
Shakespeare lands a nice uppercut.
The referee calls for Shakespeare to work.
#T4#
Shakespeare cracks Dren Jr with a nice body shot.
Dren Jr looks winded!
Shakespeare scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dren Jr lands a nice elbow.
Dren Jr lands a shot to the body.
Shakespeare tries to break free but Dren Jr pushes him back against the cage.
Dren Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Shakespeare controls his hands.
Dren Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dren Jr scores with a shot to the side of Shakespeare's head.
Dren Jr lands with a left to the head.
Dren Jr lands an elbow that stopped Shakespeare in his tracks for a moment.
Shakespeare lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dren Jr backwards.
Dren Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Shakespeare controls the action.
Dren Jr misses with the head strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Shakespeare is leaning against Dren Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shakespeare tries to work over Dren Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shakespeare scores with a shoulder strike.
Dren Jr lands a nice elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zdravko Dren Jr dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Dren Jr connects with a looping right hand.
Dren Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dren Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Shakespeare blocks a head kick by Dren Jr.
Dren Jr throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Shakespeare's head.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Dren Jr. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Dren Jr works the jab nicely.#CUT2#Robbie Shakespeare's cut is getting worse.
Dren Jr throws a series of punches but Shakespeare avoids them all with ease.
Dren Jr cracks Shakespeare with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Zdravko Dren Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dren Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Shakespeare counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from Shakespeare misses the target.
Shakespeare on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dren Jr. Dren Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Shakespeare misses with a straight right.
Dren Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Shakespeare misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dren Jr.
Shakespeare throws a hook to the side of Dren Jr's head but Dren Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Dren Jr misses its intended target.
Dren Jr keeps Shakespeare at a distance using the push kick.
Shakespeare punishes Dren Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
Dren Jr thows a leg kick but Shakespeare checks it
and Shakespeare counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dren Jr is breathing heavily.
Dren Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shakespeare scores with a decent looking hook.
Dren Jr throws a combination that misses
and Shakespeare counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Robbie Shakespeare!
Robbie Shakespeare thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
KIFC 70
Date: May 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Ling darts in trying to clinch
and Shakespeare cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Reese Ling has been cut.
Ling closes the distance looking to clinch
and Shakespeare counters with a stiff right hand.
Ling has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ling tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Shakespeare connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ling looks to clinch
and Shakespeare counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#That has opened up Reese Ling's cut even more.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ling steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shakespeare.
Shakespeare definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ling is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Shakespeare moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robbie Shakespeare!
After winning the bout, Robbie Shakespeare thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
KIFC 50
Date: Apr 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Shakespeare walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT#It looks like Robbie Shakespeare has been cut.
Thibodeaux digs a good body shot into Shakespeare's ribs.
Shakespeare slips a jab from Thibodeaux.
Nice shot by Shakespeare.#CUT2#It looks like Demassive Thibodeaux has been cut.
Shakespeare moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut. Shakespeare saw that one coming.
Shakespeare gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Shakespeare slips under a jab.
Shakespeare throws an overhand right that lands on Thibodeaux's shoulder, as Thibodeaux tries to avoid the shot.
Shakespeare walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shakespeare blocks a jab.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook
and Thibodeaux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shakespeare slips a straight right by Thibodeaux.
A countering left hand to the body from Shakespeare misses.#T1#
Thibodeaux throws a big shot that misses.
A nice side step and Shakespeare releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Thibodeaux is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Shakespeare misses with a hook
and Thibodeaux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#That has opened up Robbie Shakespeare's cut even more.
Shakespeare misses with a right hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shakespeare pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #KD#
Thibodeaux cracks Shakespeare with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Thibodeaux has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Shakespeare to stand back up!
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut. Shakespeare saw that one coming.
Shakespeare has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shakespeare throws a body shot but no joy.
Thibodeaux seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A big right from Thibodeaux misses.
Thibodeaux drops Shakespeare with a naaaaasty hook - Shakespeare is in real trouble here! Thibodeaux dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Demassive Thibodeaux! |
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Event:
KIFC 36
Date: Mar 31, 2023 |
#R1#
Frost misses with a hook. Shakespeare ducked under it nicely.
Frost throws an off balance right hand
and Shakespeare cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Drake Frost has been cut.
Frost throws a right and a left that Shakespeare avoids nicely.
Frost with a jab.
Shakespeare swings for the body but Frost moves out of range.
Frost sizes up Shakespeare with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shakespeare has been working on his boxing with his coaches at PhoQus Island Training in the buildup to the fight.
Shakespeare blocks a jab.
Shakespeare seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Shakespeare takes one to the side of the head.
Shakespeare throws a poor cross that misses
letting Frost counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Robbie Shakespeare has been cut.
Frost throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shakespeare sees it coming and avoids it easily.#KD#
Shakespeare cracks Frost with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Frost looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Shakespeare finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shakespeare dodges the punch combination from Frost.
Frost get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Frost stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Shakespeare runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Robbie Shakespeare!
A victorious Robbie Shakespeare thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
KIFC 22
Date: Mar 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Johnson wants to clinch but Shakespeare slips to the side#KD#
and Shakespeare counters with a crisp right hand that drops Johnson! Shakespeare lets Johnson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Johnson is rocked!#CUT#It looks like John Johnson has been cut.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt
and Shakespeare counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Robbie Shakespeare!
Robbie Shakespeare thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TR S2E01: New Beginnings
Date: Jan 15, 2023 |
#R1#
No joy there for Rosolek, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A shot to the liver by Rosolek. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
Shakespeare fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rosolek, pushing him back against the cage.
Rosolek blocking some punches.
Shakespeare lands with a light punch inside. #CUT#It looks like Jerzy Rosolek has been cut.
Shakespeare lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rosolek backwards.
Shakespeare doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shakespeare lands a left hand.
#KD#
Shakespeare drops Rosolek onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Rosolek is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#Rosolek is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shakespeare unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Rosolek! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Shakespeare is unloading with more strikes now! Rosolek drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robbie Shakespeare!
An out of breath Robbie Shakespeare thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Shakespeare misses with a hook.
Johnson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shakespeare just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson dives in and grabs Shakespeare's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shakespeare pushes down on Johnson's head and hops out.
Shakespeare misses with an uppercut
letting Johnson counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Robbie Shakespeare has been cut.
Johnson slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shakespeare throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Johnson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shakespeare throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Shakespeare swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
Shakespeare swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Shakespeare throws a poor cross that misses
and Johnson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shakespeare takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Shakespeare throws a lazy uppercut
and Johnson counters with a series of strikes. Shakespeare will be more careful next time no doubt.
Shakespeare digs a good hook to Johnson's body.
Shakespeare fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johnson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A head kick from Johnson lands but Shakespeare takes it in his stride.
Johnson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT2#It looks like Ajwopoko Johnson has been cut.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Shakespeare swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shakespeare.
Ajwopoko Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shakespeare avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T2#
Johnson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Shakespeare swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Shakespeare keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shakespeare but Shakespeare pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ajwopoko Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson shoots in and drives through. Shakespeare sprawls well.
Johnson tries to clinch but Shakespeare is having none of it.
Shakespeare lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Shakespeare misses the target.
Johnson is looking to clinch.
Johnson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shakespeare's waist but Shakespeare gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Johnson off to one side.
Shakespeare throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Johnson tries to counter with a takedown but Shakespeare is quick to defend against it.#T3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Shakespeare, which made it look bad.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Shakespeare lands a nice shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Shakespeare.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Shakespeare is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Johnson with a body shot.
Shakespeare throws a monster overhand right that drops Johnson! Shakespeare follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robbie Shakespeare! |
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