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Event:
KIFC 68
Date: May 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Rinaudo or perhaps it was just good defense by Sheppard, which made it look bad.
Sheppard fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD#
Rinaudo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rinaudo showed some decent athleticism there.
Sheppard has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Rinaudo is on him like a limpet, forcing Sheppard back against the cage.
Sheppard stops a takedown attempt from Rinaudo.
Sheppard wants to get back to striking at distance but Rinaudo won't allow it.
We've been hearing reports that Rinaudo has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Rinaudo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sheppard fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Rinaudo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rinaudo tries for a takedown but Sheppard circles away easily
and Sheppard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Matthew Rinaudo has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sheppard lands an overhand right.
Sheppard connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Rinaudo tumbling to the canvas! Sheppard pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Rinaudo was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). John Sheppard!
John Sheppard 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. |
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Event:
KIFC 49-
Date: Apr 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Rinaudo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kinsella as he avoids it easily.
Rinaudo misses with a takedown attempt
and Kinsella counters with a stiff right hand.
Kinsella cracks Rinaudo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rinaudo tries for a takedown but Kinsella circles away easily
and Kinsella counters with a nice uppercut.
Wade Kinsella has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Rinaudo.
Kinsella bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rinaudo's head backwards.
Kinsella lands with a slapping head kick.
Rinaudo misses with a takedown attempt
and Kinsella counters with a nice leg kick.
Rinaudo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kinsella counters with a head kick. #CUT#It looks like Matthew Rinaudo has been cut.#CL2#
Rinaudo clinches with his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rinaudo working hard to break the clinch.
Rinaudo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kinsella after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Kinsella manages to break the clinch.
Kinsella pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rinaudo back to the cage. Kinsella follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rinaudo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rinaudo tries for a takedown but Kinsella circles away easily
and Kinsella counters with a nice body kick.
#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Rinaudo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rinaudo with a poor takedown
and Rinaudo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kinsella lands a nice hook to Rinaudo's body. Rinaudo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rinaudo fails with the takedown
letting Kinsella counter with a right hand.
Rinaudo looks winded!
Rinaudo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kinsella counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rinaudo fails with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kinsella moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rinaudo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kinsella. Kinsella obviously looking to wear him down.
Rinaudo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rinaudo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kinsella to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice jab there from Kinsella.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rinaudo walks into a straight right hand from Kinsella.#ROC#Rinaudo is rocked!
Kinsella scores with a hook to the body. Rinaudo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rinaudo is still on wobbly legs! Can Kinsella finish him?#T2#
A jab from Kinsella finds it's way through Rinaudo's defenses.
Kinsella throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rinaudo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kinsella and Rinaudo are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Kinsella throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Rinaudo into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Kinsella knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Wade Kinsella!
Our winner, Wade Kinsella, 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. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 07, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Rinaudo gets caught napping as Tandy dives in and scores a takedown. Rinaudo manages to retain guard.
Tandy wants to stand but Rinaudo is controlling his posture from full guard.
Tandy advances position into side control!
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Rinaudo manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Rinaudo looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rinaudo is not content to let Tandy control the position.#T1#
Rinaudo wants to improve his position but Tandy is controlling well.
#SUB#
Rinaudo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tandy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tandy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rinaudo wants to improve his position but Tandy is controlling well.
Tandy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rinaudo misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tandy wants to pass to mount but Rinaudo is defending the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tandy thows a huge punch but Rinaudo dodges it nicely.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Rinaudo drives through with a takedown into Tandy's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Rinaudo chips away with some ground and pound.
Tandy trying to control the position.
Rinaudo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rinaudo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3#
Tandy striking off his back but it's not causing Rinaudo any problems. #SUB2#
Rinaudo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tandy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rinaudo has managed to get both his arms back between Tandy's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Rinaudo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tandy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rinaudo has managed to get both his arms back between Tandy's legs - danger averted.
Rinaudo tries to free his leg and advance position but Tandy is retaining full guard.
Rinaudo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tandy keeping moving, preventing Rinaudo from controlling successfully.
Rinaudo is in close to Tandy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rinaudo distracts Tandy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rinaudo passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Rinaudo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tandy has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tandy taking punishment in the form of punches.
Tandy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
Rinaudo slows the pace down.
Tandy is working to avoid the ground and pound but Rinaudo connects with a decent elbow.
Rinaudo working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Tandy manages to get back to half guard.
Tandy has hold of Rinaudo's hands but Rinaudo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#ROC#Tandy is rocked!
Rinaudo scores with a big shot! Tandy's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Tandy! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matthew Rinaudo! |
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