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Event:
KIFC 86
Date: Jun 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Shimada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chinaski.
Shimada lands a lovely overhand right.
Shimada swings for the body but Chinaski moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Shimada.
Chinaski misses with a series of wild punches.
Shimada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shimada definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shimada lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chinaski looks to land a left hand but Shimada moved out of range nicely.
Shimada drops down looking for a counter takedown but Chinaski sprawls and moves away.
Shimada ducks under a wild hook from Chinaski.
Chinaski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shimada connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
Chinaski moves out of range of the strikes.
Shimada misses the shot to the body.
Shimada throws a combination that misses
and Chinaski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Misao Shimada has been cut.
Shimada misses with a hook. Chinaski ducked under it nicely.
Shimada throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Chinaski counter with a right hand.
Shimada takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Chinaski's coach down at PhoQus Island Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Chinaski's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Shimada misses with a shot to the body
letting Chinaski counter with a right hand.
Shimada slips a jab from Chinaski.
Shimada throws an ugly left hook that misses
#KD2#
and Chinaski counters with a crisp one two that drops Shimada! Chinaski thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Shimada to his feet! Shimada is in big trouble!#ROC2#Shimada is rocked!
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!
BAM! Chinaski delivers a spinning backfist that drops Shimada like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Henry Chinaski! |
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Event:
KIFC 76
Date: Jun 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Bat looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bat slips under a jab from Shimada.
Shimada with a nice cross.
Shimada looks to throw the jab but Bat is out of range.
Bat fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shimada avoids it really well and circles away.
Shimada lands a really nice looking cross but Bat seems unphased.
#ROC#Bat is rocked!
Shimada cracks a nice hook into Bat's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shimada changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Shimada throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shimada, as that shot connected.
Bat is still on wobbly legs! Can Shimada finish him?
Shimada fakes the body blow, causing Bat to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Bat goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Misao Shimada! |
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Event:
KIFC 67
Date: May 14, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Symphony has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Symphony escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Symphony has closed the distance and engaged Shimada in a clinch.
#BC#
Symphony escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Symphony moves into the clinch.
Symphony tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shimada avoids it.#BC#
Symphony breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Symphony drives through and clinches with Shimada against the cage.
Shimada tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shimada letting Symphony take a breather here.#BC#
Symphony's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shimada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Symphony lands a head shot.
Shimada checks the leg kick nicely there.
#T1#
Shimada looks to score with a jab to the body but Symphony is just out of range.
Symphony looks for a takedown but Shimada sprawls well.
Symphony with a poor takedown
and Shimada counters with a stiff right hand.
Symphony takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Symphony tries to clinch there but Shimada circles away.
Symphony shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shimada as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pontimonious Symphony. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Symphony looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Symphony ducks right into an uppercut from Shimada.
Shimada lands with a hook. Symphony tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Symphony really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Symphony fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shimada avoids it really well and circles away.
Symphony lands a jab-cross combination. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Shimada fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Symphony sprawls well initially but Shimada persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Shimada throws a strike but Symphony avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Shimada is stalling in the full guard.
Shimada throws an elbow that misses. Symphony uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Shimada's guard. Nice move by Symphony!#REVR#
Shimada looking to control.
Symphony postures up in Shimada's guard and throws a big left but Shimada blocks it.
Shimada looking for a sweep. Not yet Shimada, not yet. #T3#
Symphony trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shimada really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Symphony. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shimada tries to strike from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Symphony stands and steps away. Shimada gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Shimada misses with an uppercut
and Symphony counters with a series of strikes. Shimada will be more careful next time no doubt.
Symphony walks into a jab.
Symphony takes a jab right on the kisser.
A shot to the body from Symphony misses
letting Shimada counter with a right hand.
Symphony tries to clinch but Shimada is having none of it.
Symphony moves out of range as Shimada strikes.
Symphony throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shimada's waist but Shimada gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Symphony off to one side.
Symphony is breathing heavily.
Symphony steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shimada.
Good shot there by Shimada.
Shimada throws a right and a left that both miss.
Symphony is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Shimada.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Symphony ducks under a wild hook from Shimada.#T4#
Symphony looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shimada is fending him off so far but Symphony persists. Nope, Shimada circles away and we're back to standing.
Shimada looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shimada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've been told by Symphony's head coaches at PhoQus Island Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Shimada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shimada throws a body shot but no joy.
Symphony swings for the body but Shimada moves out of range.
Symphony wants to clinch up but Shimada keeps it at a distance.
Symphony with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shimada counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Symphony bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shimada lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Symphony circles away quickly and effectively.
Symphony misses with a wild body shot.
Shimada fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Symphony throws out a leg kick but Shimada moves out of range and Symphony only half commits.
Shimada missing with a left hand there. Symphony was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shimada lands with a nice body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Misao Shimada will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Shimada circles away from the clinch attempt
and Symphony takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Symphony clinches up with Shimada and pushes him back against the cage.
Shimada blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Symphony pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Symphony looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Symphony has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shimada finds it's way round the side to connect with Symphony's head.
Shimada rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Symphony counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Symphony doesn't manage to clinch there - Shimada circles away.
Pontimonious Symphony is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Symphony is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Symphony uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shimada has time to react.#T1#
Shimada throws a jab when Symphony was well out of range.
Shimada keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Symphony swinging wildly here.
Symphony tries to clinch there but Shimada circles away.
Shimada throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A jab from Shimada misses.
Jab, jab by Shimada - just one landing.
Symphony looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shimada throws a jab when Symphony was well out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shimada keeps the fight on the outside.
Symphony changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shimada tries to avoid it but Symphony manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shimada to the ground. Shimada escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shimada fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Symphony takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T2#
Symphony keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shimada.
Symphony shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shimada as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pontimonious Symphony. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Symphony shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shimada defends it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donk. Shimada catches Symphony right on the button with a cross.
Symphony slips under a jab from Shimada.
Symphony throws a big counter combination but Shimada scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Shimada has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shimada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shimada throws a good cross that connects.
Shimada throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Symphony tries to clinch but Shimada is having none of it.
Misao Shimada seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Shimada connects with a single shot there.
Shimada throws a hook but Symphony avoids it easily.
Shimada throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Symphony counters with a stiff right hand.
Shimada lands with a straight right. Symphony didn't see that one coming.
Symphony fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shimada keeps the fight on the outside.
Shimada scores with a nice head shot.
Shimada connects with a single shot there.
Shimada looks to throw the jab but Symphony is out of range.
Shimada misses with a left hand
and Symphony counters with a three punch combo that has Shimada backing up. Shimada nods at Symphony to acknowledge the strikes.#CUT#It looks like Misao Shimada has been cut.#CL#
Symphony gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Shimada breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A slow jab from Shimada misses its intended target.
Horrible takedown attempt by Symphony or perhaps it was just good defense by Shimada, which made it look bad. #T4#
Shimada punishes Symphony's body with a nice straight punch.
Symphony drops his hands momentarily and Shimada takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Shimada lands the left hand.
Symphony bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Symphony slips a jab from Shimada.
Symphony lands with a nice combination. Shimada backs away looking to recover.
Symphony uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shimada.
Shimada throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pontimonious Symphony seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Symphony wants to clinch up but Shimada keeps it at a distance.
Symphony will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Misao Shimada showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Misao Shimada's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Shimada connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Symphony gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Shimada counters with a straight right hand.
Symphony fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shimada swats away the attempt to clinch by Symphony.
Shimada lands a jab to the nose.
Shimada misses with a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Shimada there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shimada circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shimada misses the shot to the body.
Symphony is looking for a counter combo.
Shimada scores with a jab to the jaw.#ROC2#Symphony is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Pontimonious Symphony has been cut.
Symphony uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shimada.
Symphony ducks under a wild hook from Shimada.#T1#
Shimada scores with a jab.
Oh Symphony is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Symphony is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Symphony seems to have got his legs back now.#TD#
Symphony fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Shimada to the ground. Symphony is now in Shimada's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shimada striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Symphony preventing the sweep.
Symphony controlling from the top position.
Symphony with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Shimada working a defensive guard here.
Shimada punching from the bottom.
Symphony postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shimada trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Symphony shoots in looking for a takedown. Shimada tries to sprawl out of it but Symphony keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shimada manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A countering left hand to the body from Shimada misses.#TD2#
Shimada closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Symphony did well to prevent Shimada getting side control.
Symphony has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Shimada is on him like a limpet, forcing Symphony back against the cage.#T3#
Shimada goes for a takedown in the clinch but Symphony prevents it.
Symphony gets underhooks to prevent Shimada's takedown attempt.
Shimada holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Shimada wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Symphony's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shimada throws a hook to the side of Symphony's head but Symphony sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shimada with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Symphony fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pontimonious Symphony. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Symphony keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shimada.
Symphony ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shimada lands a right hook to the body.
Pontimonious Symphony has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shimada misses with an uppercut.
Shimada connects with a nice looking jab.
Symphony tries a low kick but Shimada avoids it.
Symphony is looking to land body kicks.
Symphony shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shimada pinned against the cage. Shimada gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shimada throws a hook but Symphony blocks it.
Symphony seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shimada scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Misao Shimada is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shimada lands a jab to the nose.
Shimada connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Misao Shimada comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shimada winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Misao Shimada! |
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Event:
KIFC 59-
Date: Apr 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Vonnegut swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shimada attempts a counter takedown but Vonnegut avoids it well and moves away.
Vonnegut fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vonnegut scores with the left hand. Shimada knows he should have avoided that one.
Vonnegut lands a nice shot to the body.
Shimada slips a straight right by Vonnegut.
An attempted straight right counter from Shimada misses the target.
Vonnegut misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shimada.
Shimada misses with a straight left.
Vonnegut throws out a counter right but Shimada avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Shimada misses.
Vonnegut throws a shot to the body.
Shimada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vonnegut manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shimada slips a straight right by Vonnegut.
Vonnegut looks to land a left hand but Shimada moved out of range nicely.
Vonnegut scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shimada feints a jab promting Vonnegut to slip. Shimada then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Vonnegut slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vonnegut scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shimada in his tracks. #T1#
A lazy left from Vonnegut finds it's target.
Vonnegut scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shimada in his tracks.
Vonnegut scores with a jab.
Shimada scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Vonnegut misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shimada.
Shimada tries to move into range but Vonnegut moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sikke Vonnegut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shimada misses with a looping left.
Vonnegut looks to land a left hand but Shimada moved out of range nicely.
Vonnegut bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shimada's head.#CUT2#It looks like Misao Shimada has been cut.
Shimada gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shimada just misses with a punch to the body.
Vonnegut punishes Shimada's body with a nice straight punch.
Vonnegut is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Shimada had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Shimada looks to land a right hand but Vonnegut moved out of range.#T2#
Shimada takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#TD#
Shimada fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Vonnegut to the ground. Shimada is now in Vonnegut's guard.
Vonnegut is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Shimada throws a big right hand that misses.
Vonnegut is trying to keep Shimada in close.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vonnegut holds on and takes a little breather.
Shimada working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Vonnegut is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Shimada is in close to Vonnegut's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3#
Vonnegut is trying to keep Shimada in close.
Vonnegut is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Shimada won't allow Vonnegut to sweep him here.
Shimada postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shimada trying to control but Vonnegut is working from the bottom.
Shimada won't allow Vonnegut to sweep him here.
Shimada trying to control the position from guard on top but Vonnegut is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vonnegut changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shimada swings for the body but Vonnegut moves out of range.
Shimada loads up on a big right hand but Vonnegut slips the punch.
Shimada ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shimada changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T4#
Vonnegut scores with a nice strike.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Vonnegut enables Shimada to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Vonnegut manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Shimada trying to control the position from guard on top but Vonnegut is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shimada 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.
Shimada stopping the sweep attempt from Vonnegut.
Shimada postures up.
Vonnegut might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Shimada haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Shimada distracts Vonnegut with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Vonnegut really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shimada. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shimada postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Shimada stopping the sweep attempt from Vonnegut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vonnegut is trying to keep Shimada in close.
Shimada lands a couple of elbows.
Shimada being controlled here momentarily.
Vonnegut controls Shimada momentarily but Shimada frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sikke Vonnegut dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Misao Shimada's cut.
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.#R2#
Good shot there by Vonnegut.
Sikke Vonnegut seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vonnegut scores with a jab to the body.
Shimada looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vonnegut misses with a hook. Shimada ducked under it nicely.
Vonnegut thuds a left hand into Shimada's body.
Shimada throws a poor cross that misses
letting Vonnegut counter with a right hand.
Vonnegut slips a jab from Shimada.
Vonnegut connects with a body shot that sends Shimada's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vonnegut's corner calls for a 1-2. Vonnegut obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Shimada takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good exchange - Vonnegut coming out on top.
Shimada takes one on the button.
Vonnegut looks to land a right hand but Shimada moved out of range.#T1#
Vonnegut moves out of range as Shimada strikes.
Vonnegut bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shimada on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Shimada ducks under a wild hook from Vonnegut.
Shimada darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Vonnegut throws a body shot but no joy.
Shimada swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vonnegut.
Vonnegut misses with a wild body shot.
Vonnegut looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shimada misses with a shot to the body
and Vonnegut counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shimada throws a body punch but Vonnegut moves out of range.
Vonnegut is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Vonnegut rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shimada counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vonnegut fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shimada gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vonnegut has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vonnegut swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shimada tests Vonnegut's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vonnegut takes one to the side of the head.
Vonnegut just misses with a punch to the body.
Shimada misses with a straight right.
Vonnegut jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Shimada was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Shimada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vonnegut manages to avoid it.
Vonnegut connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shimada. Shimada circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shimada misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shimada gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Shimada takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T3#
Shimada walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vonnegut misses the jab.
Shimada misses the jab.
Vonnegut missing with a left hand there. Shimada was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shimada looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vonnegut works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vonnegut throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shimada sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vonnegut uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shimada is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vonnegut lands a really nice looking cross but Shimada seems unphased.
#ROC2#Shimada is rocked!
Vonnegut closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Shimada! Vonnegut dives in looking to finish! Shimada is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sikke Vonnegut! |
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Event:
KIFC 47-
Date: Apr 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Simonsgaurd is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Shimada drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Simonsgaurd is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Simonsgaurd looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Simonsgaurd is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Shimada is tapping! Great win for Simonsgaurd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Craig Simonsgaurd!
After winning the bout, Craig Simonsgaurd 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 37
Date: Mar 31, 2023 |
#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Shimada.
Reynolds staying out of range there.
Shimada shoots for a double leg takedown but Reynolds sprawls well. He's pushed Shimada's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Reynolds seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Reynolds lands with a hook. Shimada tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Reynolds connects with the punch.
Reynolds catches Shimada with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Shimada misses with a body shot.
#TD#
Reynolds shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Shimada wants to improve his position but Reynolds is controlling well.
Shimada tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reynolds slips a nice elbow through Shimada's hands, connecting with Shimada's forehead.
Shimada has a hand on Reynolds's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Reynolds takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#T1#
Shimada is bucking up trying to escape but Reynolds cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Shimada looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shimada in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #ROC#Shimada is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Misao Shimada has been cut.
Reynolds scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Shimada is still in real trouble! Can Reynolds finish him?
Reynolds softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Shimada is out cold! Reynolds jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Reynolds!
Frank Reynolds decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Esposito will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shimada scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Esposito doesn't seem bothered though.
Shimada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Esposito.
Esposito shoots in looking for a takedown but Shimada manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Esposito's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shimada! But no joy.
Shimada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Esposito.
Esposito shoots in for a takedown but Shimada shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pablo Esposito. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shimada misses with a left hand #TD#
and Esposito counters with a nice double leg into side control. Shimada won't be happy with that.
Esposito scoring with punches from side control.
Shimada tries to buck Esposito off but Esposito is having none of it.
Esposito landing a few strikes.
Esposito throws an elbow but Shimada slips to the side and avoids it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shimada tries to improve position but can't.
Esposito lands some shots froms side control.
Esposito will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Esposito has an Americana. Shimada didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Esposito is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Esposito hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Pablo Esposito! |
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