Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: MMA Hype -48-
Date: Apr 05, 2025

#R1#
Li bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shikongo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Li looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Shikongo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A head kick from Shikongo lands but Li takes it in his stride. #CL2#
Shikongo instigates a clinch. #BC#
Li escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shikongo scores with a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shikongo.
Shikongo connects with a single shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Shikongo.
Shikongo with a nice calf kick.#T1#
Li on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kwame Shikongo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Li blocks a jab.
Li feinted with a counter takedown.
Shikongo connects with an inside leg kick.
Shikongo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Li has time to react.
The crowd cheers as Shikongo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Li doesn't seem phased though.
Nice straight punches there by Shikongo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shikongo.#ROC2#Li is rocked!
Li dodges the punch combination from Shikongo.
Li changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Li looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Shikongo throws a leg kick #TD#
and Li counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T2#
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!
Shikongo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shikongo keeping moving, preventing Li from controlling successfully.
Li preventing the sweep.
Shikongo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Li trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Li trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Li throwing strikes from guard but Shikongo blocks nicely.
Shikongo keeping moving, preventing Li from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shikongo can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3##SUB2#
Shikongo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Li can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Shikongo digs a good hook to Li's body.
Shikongo delivers a nice body kick.
Shikongo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Li has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Shikongo.
Li is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Shikongo drops Li with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Li looks back up at him and smiles so Shikongo waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh Li is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Li walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Shikongo! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kwame Shikongo!
A very excited looking Kwame Shikongo 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: MMA Hype -37-
Date: Feb 26, 2025

#R1#
Shikongo staying out of range there.
Shikongo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Law cracks Shikongo with an open hand slap.
Law steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shikongo.
Nice body punch from Shikongo.
Shikongo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shikongo just misses with a punch to the body.
Shikongo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shikongo throws a good cross that connects.
Shikongo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Law avoids the head kick by Shikongo.
Law connects with a single shot there.
Shikongo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good shot there by Law.
Law connects with a jab.
Law throws a front kick that sends Shikongo stumbling back into the cage.
Law ducks under a wild hook from Shikongo.
Law smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Law has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shikongo.
Law throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Law delivers a nice body kick.#T1#
Shikongo connects with a high kick.
Law looks to score with a jab to the body but Shikongo is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Shikongo.
Shikongo throwing a counter right hand but Law manages to avoid it.
Law comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Shikongo.
Shikongo lands a head shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Law, as that shot connected.
Law misses with a low kick.
Law looks to score with a jab to the body but Shikongo is just out of range.
Shikongo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That kick from Law tenderised Shikongo's leg. Shikongo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Law lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shikongo scoring well with a low kick there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shikongo lands a nice looking body shot.
Law connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Law ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Law tried to score with a low kick but Shikongo checks it.
Shikongo moves out of range as Law strikes.
Shikongo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Law throws a low kick but Shikongo avoids it.#T2#
A slow jab from Law misses its intended target.
Shikongo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Law throws out the jab.
Shikongo misses the jab.
Law scores with a push kick.
Shikongo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Law swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shikongo counters with a good low kick that Law was not able to check.
Law lands with a straight right. Shikongo didn't see that one coming.
A good leg kick by Law.
Shikongo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Law swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Law defending well as Shikongo loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Law on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shikongo throws a right and a left that Law avoids nicely.
Law getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shikongo loads up on a big right hand but Law slips the punch.
Shikongo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Law.
A cross from Shikongo lands.
Law connects with an inside leg kick.
Law throws a nice inside leg kick.
Law throws a chopping leg kick but Shikongo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T3#
Shikongo throws a push kick but Law slaps the foot to one side.
Law is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shikongo with a body shot.
Law pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Law lands with an overhand left.
Shikongo throws a jab when Law was well out of range.
Law looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shikongo scores with a punch to the head.
Shikongo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shikongo misses with a straight left.
Law looks for the body kick but Shikongo saw that one coming.
Shikongo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Law's head backwards.
Law is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Shikongo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A big left from Shikongo misses.
Shikongo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shikongo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Law.
An inside leg kick lands from Law.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shikongo tries a low kick but Law avoids it.
Law tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shikongo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Shikongo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Law.
That kick from Law tenderised Shikongo's leg. Shikongo is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4#
Law punishes Shikongo's body with a nice straight punch.
Shikongo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Law.
Law tests Shikongo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Law has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Law moves out of range of the strikes.
Shikongo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A big left from Shikongo misses.
Shikongo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Law. That one must have hurt.
Shikongo moves out of range of the body kick from Law.
A jab from Shikongo misses.
Law displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shikongo throws out the jab.
A leg kick checked by Shikongo.
Shikongo blocks the body kick.
Shikongo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Law.
Law throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shikongo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A slow jab from Shikongo misses its intended target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shikongo's corner calls for a 1-2. Shikongo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Shikongo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shikongo misses with a straight left.
Law counters with a body kick.
Law fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shikongo checks it well.
A little feinted left hand from Shikongo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Leo Law will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
That kick from Law tenderised Shikongo's leg. Shikongo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Law uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shikongo.
Law pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A solid leg kick lands there for Law.
Law bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Law connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shikongo. Shikongo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Law blocks a jab.
Law throws the left hand but Shikongo avoids the punch easily.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Shikongo might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Shikongo looks to throw the jab but Law is out of range.
Good work by Law as he checks the leg kick.
Shikongo lands with an overhand left.
Leo Law seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A clash of legs there as Law blocks the low kick.
Shikongo misses with an uppercut
and Law cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shikongo looks to land a right hand but Law moved out of range.
Law moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Shikongo throws a leg kick which misses Law's front leg but catches the back leg as Law tries to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Law throws a jab when Shikongo was well out of range.
Law with a nice calf kick.
A swing and a miss from Law.#T1#
Law misses with a body shot.
Shikongo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Law to score with a decent uppercut.
Law lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shikongo's sensitive parts.
A swing and a miss from Law.
Shikongo slips under a jab.
Shikongo looks to land a right hand but Law moved out of range.
Shikongo slips a jab from Law.
Shikongo digs a good hook to Law's body.
Law ducks under a wild hook from Shikongo.
Law getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Law misses the jab.
Shikongo lands a jab to the nose.
Shikongo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That kick from Law tenderised Shikongo's leg. Shikongo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shikongo lands a jab to Law's midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Law fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shikongo checks it well.
Shikongo looks for the body kick but Law saw that one coming.
Law throws a body punch but Shikongo moves out of range. #T2#
Law dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shikongo. That did some damage!
Shikongo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Law keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shikongo.
Law misses the jab.
Law blocks a jab.
Law throws a low kick but Shikongo moves out of range easily.
Law throws a front kick aimed at Shikongo's knee but Shikongo avoids it well.
Law thumps Shikongo with a low kick.
Shikongo scores with a sloppy right hand. Law should have avoided that one.
Nice shot by Law.
Law cracks a nice hook into Shikongo's ribs.
Law uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shikongo.
Shikongo thuds his right hand into Law's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shikongo looks to score with a jab to the body but Law is just out of range.
Law misses with a jab to the body
and Shikongo counters with a two punch combo.
Law uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shikongo.
Shikongo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A low kick lands for Law. #T3#
Shikongo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shikongo throwing a counter right hand but Law manages to avoid it.
Law cracks Shikongo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A jab from Law finds it's way through Shikongo's defenses.
Law staying out of range there.
Shikongo throws a hook but Law avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Law goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shikongo throws a hook to the side of Law's head but Law sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shikongo motions for Law to come forward. Shikongo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Law lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shikongo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shikongo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Shikongo will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Shikongo throws a lazy right hand but Law sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shikongo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Law.
Law misses the jab.
Law misses the jab.
A quick step to the side and Shikongo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good leg kick by Shikongo.
A thudding body kick lands there by Law! #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick from Law misses
and Shikongo counters with an inside leg kick.
Shikongo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Shikongo staying out of range there.
Law swings for the body but Shikongo moves out of range.
Shikongo throws a leg kick but Law sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shikongo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by Law.
Shikongo defending well as Law loads up on a big left hand.
Law connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Law throws a right hand that misses
and Shikongo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shikongo slips under a jab from Law.
A jab from Law does it's job there.
Law throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Law darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Law ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shikongo moves away.
Law lands a slapping body shot.
Shikongo loads up on a big right hand but Law slips the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leo Law showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Law scores with a spinning back kick!
Law pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shikongo is out of range and Law settles back down.
Law tests Shikongo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Law throws a leg kick but Shikongo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shikongo wants to land a leg kick but Law is out of range.
Shikongo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Law just misses with a punch to the body.
Law misses with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shikongo.
Law waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shikongo.
Shikongo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A cross from Law lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shikongo thows a body kick. Law tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Law takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Law throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shikongo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Law lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shikongo's sensitive parts.
Law lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Law avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Law tries to land a leg kick but Shikongo saw it coming and moves away.
Shikongo looks to score with a jab to the body but Law is just out of range.
Law lands a nice shot to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Law!
Shikongo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shikongo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Law. Law obviously looking to wear him down.
Shikongo throws the left hand but Law avoids the punch easily.
Shikongo misses with an attempted mid kick.
The fighters circling - Shikongo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shikongo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Law throws a leg kick but Shikongo moved away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shikongo.
Shikongo misses with a hook.
Shikongo backing away here, and Law unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Shikongo takes a swing at Law's ribcage but misses.
Law takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A clash of legs there as Law blocks the low kick.#T2#
Law misses with a right hand
and Shikongo counters with a nice uppercut.
Shikongo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Law throws a looping overhand right but Shikongo ducks down to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Shikongo.
A nice leg kick from Shikongo, right into the meat of the thigh.
Law lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shikongo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Law looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Law misses with a straight left.
Shikongo lands with a right hand.
Law jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Law throws a looping overhand right but Shikongo ducks down to avoid it.
Shikongo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Shikongo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shikongo is looking to counter with a body kick.
Shikongo connects with an inside leg kick.
Shikongo throws a leg kick which misses Law's front leg but catches the back leg as Law tries to avoid it.
Shikongo checks the leg kick.
Law throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Shikongo counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from Law misses. #T3#
Law fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shikongo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shikongo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shikongo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Law moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shikongo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Law.
Shikongo keeps Law at a distance using the push kick.
Law throws a wild body kick that Shikongo sees coming a mile off.
A telegraphed right hand from Law misses the target.
Law looks for the body kick but Shikongo saw that one coming.
Law throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shikongo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Law misses with a kick to the body
and Shikongo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shikongo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shikongo misses with a hook.
Law tries a quick counter leg kick but Shikongo is wise to it.
Shikongo misses with a body shot.
Law shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Shikongo wants to slow Law down by chopping away at his legs.
Shikongo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Law can pounce on him.
Law throws a quick inside leg kick. #T4#
Shikongo walks into a stiff left hand from Law.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Law ducks under a wild hook from Shikongo.
Law walks into a jab.
Shikongo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Law sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Law throws a push kick but Shikongo slaps the foot to one side.
Law lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Law misses with the body kick
and Shikongo counters with a left to the body.
Shikongo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Law takes a swing at Shikongo's ribcage but misses.
Shikongo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Law connects with a looping right hand.
Law is looking to slow Shikongo down with leg kicks.
Shikongo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Law.
Shikongo looks to throw the jab but Law is out of range.
Law thuds a left hand into Shikongo's body.
Kwame Shikongo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leo Law is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An inside leg kick lands from Law.

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 Kwame Shikongo.
Well Law has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: MMA Hype -28-
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1##CL#
Dawson drives through and clinches with Shikongo against the cage.
Dawson prevents Shikongo from breaking the clinch.
Shikongo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shikongo lands an uppercut.
Shikongo tries to work over Dawson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dawson cracks Shikongo with a nice body shot.
Dawson struggles to land a body shot inside as Shikongo controls his hands.
Shikongo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dawson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dawson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shikongo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dawson wants to clinch up but Shikongo keeps it at a distance.
Shikongo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dawson circles away quickly and effectively.
Dawson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dawson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shikongo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dawson.
Dawson works Shikongo's body with a nice hook.
Shikongo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A punch combination from Shikongo misses.
Dawson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dawson tries to clinch but Shikongo is having none of it.
Dawson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shikongo manages to avoid it.
Dawson throws a sloppy body shot
and Shikongo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dawson scores with the left hand. Shikongo knows he should have avoided that one.
Shikongo throws a sloppy head kick
and Dawson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Dawson misses with a hook
and Shikongo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shikongo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shikongo misses with a series of wild punches.
Dawson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Shikongo throws a combination. Dawson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL#
Dawson closes the distance and clinches.
Dawson tries to throw a body punch but Shikongo avoids it by throwing Dawson back against the cage. #BC2#
Shikongo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shikongo misses with a double jab.
A punch combination from Shikongo misses.
A swing and a miss from Dawson.
Dawson misses with a wild body shot.
Shikongo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Shikongo looks for the body kick but Dawson saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Dawson misses the target.
Shikongo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Shikongo. Those never looked like landing.
Shikongo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kwame Shikongo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Dawson slips a jab and a cross from Shikongo.
Shikongo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dawson circles away quickly and effectively.
Dawson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shikongo in his tracks.
Dawson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shikongo doesn't seem bothered though.
Shikongo lands with a nice combination. Dawson backs away looking to recover.
No joy there for Shikongo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fighters circling - Dawson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shikongo shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dawson eats them both and turns towards Shikongo to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Shikongo misses with a two punch combination.
Shikongo tries to bum rush Dawson with a series of wild strikes but Dawson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dawson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shikongo.
Dawson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shikongo's hands.
Dawson is looking to wear down Shikongo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Shikongo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shikongo throws a nice looking combination but Dawson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Dawson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dawson takes a swing at Shikongo's ribcage but misses.
Shikongo swinging wildly here.
A little feinted left hand from Dawson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Shikongo throws a right and a left that Dawson avoids nicely.
Shikongo throws a leg kick that misses.
Dawson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD#
Dawson drives through with a takedown into Shikongo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Shikongo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dawson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dawson stands up over Shikongo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dawson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dawson throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dawson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dawson is working Shikongo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dawson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Shikongo working a defensive guard here.
Dawson throws a big elbow that misses.
Shikongo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Dawson throws a big right hand that misses.
Dawson chips away with some ground and pound.
Dawson chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dawson throws a big elbow that misses.
Dawson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dawson won't allow Shikongo to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dawson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dawson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dawson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dawson cracks Shikongo with a solid left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dawson throws a big right hand that misses.
Dawson wants to control from the top but Shikongo keeps moving. #SUB2#
Shikongo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kwame Shikongo will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Shikongo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An inside leg kick from Shikongo misses.
Dawson misses with a straight right.
Shikongo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dawson.
Dawson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A punch combination from Shikongo misses.
Dawson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Shikongo fails to land with a series of punches.
Shikongo connects with a looping right hand.
Shikongo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shikongo throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD#
Shikongo gets caught napping as Dawson dives in and scores a takedown. Shikongo manages to retain guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dawson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dawson is looking to work some ground and pound but Shikongo has wrist control.
Dawson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dawson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dawson postures up in Shikongo's guard and throws a big left but Shikongo blocks it. #T1##SUB2#
Dawson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shikongo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dawson has managed to get both his arms back between Shikongo's legs - danger averted.
Dawson throws a big elbow that misses.
Shikongo 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.
Shikongo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dawson 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.
Dawson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Shikongo keeping moving, preventing Dawson from controlling successfully.
Shikongo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dawson cracks Shikongo with a solid left hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dawson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dawson landing some decent shots from guard.
Dawson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Dawson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dawson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dawson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Isiah Dawson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Shikongo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dawson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shikongo's head.#SUB2#
Shikongo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dawson throwing strikes but missing.
Shikongo wants to sweep here but Dawson controlling him for the moment.
Dawson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dawson lands a couple of elbows.
Dawson works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3#
Dawson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dawson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dawson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Shikongo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dawson lands with a punch from half guard.
Dawson is nestled in close to Shikongo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Shikongo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dawson is working away from the top position though.
Dawson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Dawson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Dawson.
Shikongo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dawson is nestled in close to Shikongo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T4#
Shikongo is trying to control but can't.
Dawson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dawson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dawson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dawson connects with a nice short shot to Shikongo's temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dawson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dawson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nice strikes from Dawson there.
Dawson drops an elbow to the side of Shikongo's head.
Shikongo gets back to full guard.
Dawson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dawson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Shikongo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dawson is looking to work some ground and pound but Shikongo has wrist control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Isiah Dawson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Dawson throws a big shot that misses.
Shikongo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shikongo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shikongo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dawson.
Shikongo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shikongo swings for the body but Dawson moves out of range.
Shikongo misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL#
Dawson closes the distance and clinches.
Dawson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dawson tries to throw a body punch but Shikongo avoids it by throwing Dawson back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson tries to work over Shikongo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dawson lands a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Dawson.
Dawson tries to throw a body punch but Shikongo avoids it by throwing Dawson back against the cage.
Shikongo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shikongo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Dawson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dawson is nestled in close to Shikongo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T1#
Dawson working over Shikongo with some ground and pound. Shikongo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dawson trying to control from half guard but Shikongo is working away.
Dawson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dawson drops an elbow to the side of Shikongo's head.
Dawson is nestled in close to Shikongo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dawson working the head and body with strikes.
Dawson is trying to control. Shikongo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dawson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shikongo can do to turn this around?
Dawson working the head and body with strikes.
Dawson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dawson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dawson lands a nice short elbow.
Dawson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shikongo's head.
Ground and pound from Dawson.
Dawson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
Dawson lands with a punch from half guard.
Dawson trying to control from half guard but Shikongo is working away.
Dawson throws a strike but Shikongo avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Dawson trying to control but Shikongo is working from the bottom.
Dawson postures up and lands a big shot to Shikongo's brow.
Shikongo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shikongo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dawson.
Shikongo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dawson landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
Dawson postures up and lands a big shot to Shikongo's brow.
Shikongo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dawson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Shikongo working a defensive guard here.
Dawson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dawson landing some decent shots from guard.
Dawson wants to control from the top but Shikongo keeps moving.
Dawson chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
Dawson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dawson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dawson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dawson throws a big right hand that misses.
Dawson throws a big right hand that misses.
Dawson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dawson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dawson throwing strikes from guard but Shikongo blocks nicely.
Dawson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Shikongo keeping moving, preventing Dawson from controlling successfully.
Shikongo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shikongo has momentary wrist control but Dawson slips an elbow through the middle.
Dawson stands up over Shikongo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Isiah Dawson clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Dawson throws a looping overhand right but Shikongo ducks down to avoid it.
Dawson misses with a body shot.
Dawson throws a looping overhand right but Shikongo ducks down to avoid it.
Shikongo unleashes a big counter combination but Dawson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dawson wants to clinch up but Shikongo keeps it at a distance.
Shikongo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dawson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shikongo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dawson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shikongo throws a combination. Dawson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dawson wants to clinch up but Shikongo keeps it at a distance.
Shikongo throws a right and a left that Dawson avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson throws out a loose jab but Shikongo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dawson lands a slapping body shot.
Dawson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shikongo manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dawson. Shikongo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shikongo unleashes a big counter combination but Dawson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Shikongo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dawson.#T1#
Shikongo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dawson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shikongo moves away.
Shikongo connects with a crisp jab.
A jab from Dawson misses.
Shikongo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
An attempted straight right counter from Dawson misses the target.
Shikongo misses with the combination.
Dawson fails with an attempt to clinch.
A big right from Dawson misses.
Shikongo swinging wildly here.
A clash of legs there as Dawson blocks the low kick.
Dawson throws a body shot but no joy.
Despite the aggression on Shikongo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dawson dodges the punch combination from Shikongo.
It looked like Dawson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Dawson with a jab.
Shikongo slips a jab from Dawson.
Shikongo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dawson ducks under a wild hook from Shikongo.
Shikongo avoids the body shot from Dawson. #TD#
Dawson gets the takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shikongo can't do much from the bottom here.
Dawson working the ground and pound from side control.
Dawson working the ground and pound.
Dawson slows the pace down. #T3#
Dawson wants to control but Shikongo is keeping him busy.
Dawson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Dawson working the ground and pound from side control.
Shikongo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dawson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shikongo keeps working.
Dawson throws a strike but Shikongo avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Dawson throws a big right hand that misses.
Shikongo 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.
Dawson is looking to work some ground and pound but Shikongo has wrist control.
Dawson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shikongo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T4#
Dawson chips away with some ground and pound.
Shikongo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Dawson manages to get to full guard.
Dawson 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.
Shikongo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dawson is proving hard to escape from.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Isiah Dawson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Shikongo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dawson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shikongo.
Dawson wants to clinch.
Dawson cracks a nice hook into Shikongo's ribs.
Shikongo misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson doesn't manage to clinch there - Shikongo circles away.
Dawson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shikongo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dawson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shikongo doesn't seem bothered though.
Dawson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shikongo paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Dawson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shikongo manages to avoid it.
Shikongo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dawson.
Shikongo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shikongo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dawson cracks Shikongo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dawson throws an overhand right that lands on Shikongo's shoulder, as Shikongo tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from Dawson misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shikongo.
Shikongo throws a combination that misses
and Dawson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shikongo thinking.
Dawson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shikongo.
Kwame Shikongo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shikongo lands a two punch combo.
Shikongo tries to bum rush Dawson with a series of wild strikes but Dawson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Dawson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dawson throws a shot from downtown. Shikongo moves away and avoids it.
Shikongo avoids the body shot from Dawson.
Shikongo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T2#
Shikongo stalks Dawson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dawson's face. Dawson staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dawson throws a body shot but no joy.
Shikongo avoids the body shot from Dawson.
Shikongo throws a series of punches but Dawson moves out of range.
Shikongo misses with the combination.
Dawson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shikongo.
Shikongo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dawson just misses with a punch to the body.
Shikongo throws a right and a left that Dawson avoids nicely.
Shikongo is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Dawson slips a jab and a cross from Shikongo.
Shikongo pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dawson back to the cage. Shikongo follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CL#
Dawson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dawson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Isiah Dawson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Dawson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shikongo wants to get back to striking at distance but Dawson won't allow it.
Shikongo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shikongo misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Dawson.
Shikongo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shikongo misses with an elbow over the top.
Shikongo wants to get back to striking at distance but Dawson won't allow it.
Shikongo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dawson has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shikongo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dawson blocks an uppercut.
Shikongo misses with a punch to the body. #T4##BC2#
Shikongo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shikongo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dawson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shikongo scores with a three punch combo!
Shikongo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dawson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dawson looks to score with a jab to the body but Shikongo is just out of range.
Shikongo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dawson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dawson connects with a body shot.
Shikongo throws a right hand that Dawson ducks under and follows up with a left that Dawson also avoids with ease.
Dawson feinted with a counter takedown.
Shikongo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Dawson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shikongo.
Shikongo throws a series of punches but Dawson moves out of range.
Shikongo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kwame Shikongo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shikongo keeps the fight on the outside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kwame Shikongo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dawson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 48:47
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 48:47
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isiah Dawson!
Isiah Dawson is the new middleweight champion!

Event: MMA Hype -18-
Date: Dec 21, 2024

#R1#
Winters throws a looping overhand right but Shikongo ducks down to avoid it.
Shikongo throws a counter high kick but Winters was just alert enough to avoid it.
Winters throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shikongo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Winters throws an overhand right that lands on Shikongo's shoulder, as Shikongo tries to avoid the shot.
Shikongo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Shikongo throws a head kick but Winters moves out of range.
Winters swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Winters rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shikongo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Winters misses with an uppercut
and Shikongo counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Shikongo takes one to the chin there.
Shikongo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Winters swings widly with a right hand
and Shikongo counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Winters is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Winters lands a body shot.
Winters looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shikongo misses with a low kick as Winters jumps back.
Winters throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Winters misses.
We've been told by Shikongo's head coaches at Bushido Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Winters misses with a straight right. #T1#
Shikongo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Winters throws a hook but Shikongo blocks it.
Shikongo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Winters throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shikongo counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A head kick misses from Shikongo.
Winters misses with an uppercut.
Winters lands a jab to Shikongo's midsection.
Winters misses with an uppercut.
Shikongo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Winters.
Shikongo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Winters throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shikongo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Winters throws a series of punches but Shikongo moves out of range.
Winters misses with an uppercut. Shikongo saw that one coming.
Shikongo tries to bum rush Winters with a series of wild strikes but Winters uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T2#
A big right from Winters misses.
Winters darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A cross from Winters lands.
Winters ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shikongo moves away.
Shikongo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Winters.
Shikongo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The fighters circling - Winters throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shikongo avoids the body shot from Winters.
Shikongo throws a head kick that misses
and Shikongo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Winters lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shikongo circles away quickly and effectively.
A big right from Winters misses.
A jab lands there for Shikongo.
Shikongo takes one on the button.#T3#
Winters misses with a left hand
and Shikongo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Winters misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Shikongo counters with a nice body kick.
Winters ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shikongo moves away.
Shikongo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Winters manages to avoid it.
Shikongo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Winters counters with a stiff right hand.
Winters scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Winters bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick from Shikongo lands but Winters takes it in his stride.
Winters lands with a shot to the body.
Winters on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Winters throws a big shot that misses.
Shikongo throwing a counter right hand but Winters manages to avoid it.
Winters pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Winters swings widly with a right hand
and Shikongo makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Winters really felt that one!
Shikongo blocks a jab.
Shikongo throws a body kick that misses
and Winters counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Winters misses with a hook
and Shikongo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Winters misses with a straight right.
Winters misses with a straight right.
Winters is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Shikongo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Shikongo lands with a slapping head kick.
Shikongo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Winters misses with a looping right.
Winters with a hook.
Shikongo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shikongo slips a straight right by Winters.
A little feinted left hand from Shikongo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shikongo dodges the punch combination from Winters.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Antoine Winters dominated that round.
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#
Winters works the jab nicely.
Winters fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Antoine Winters seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick from Shikongo lands but Winters takes it in his stride.
Shikongo throws a push kick but Winters slaps the foot to one side.
Winters looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Winters with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A shot to the liver by Winters. Beautiful body shot.
A jab from Winters misses.
Shikongo throws a counter high kick but Winters was just alert enough to avoid it.
Shikongo connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Winters.
Shikongo tries a head kick but it misses.
Shikongo throws a lazy uppercut
and Winters cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shikongo moves out of range as Winters strikes.#T1#
Shikongo throws a sloppy head kick and Winters moves out of range easily.
Shikongo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Winters ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Winters throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Winters misses with the combination.
It looked like Shikongo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Winters fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shikongo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shikongo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Winters has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Shikongo.
Winters throws the left hand but Shikongo avoids the punch easily.
Winters's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shikongo under the eye.
Shikongo is looking to score with low kicks.
Winters darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T2#
Shikongo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shikongo has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Shikongo jabs Winters right on the nose. Winters blinks but takes it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shikongo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Winters.
Shikongo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shikongo walks into a straight right hand from Winters.
Shikongo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Winters.
Winters throws a jab when Shikongo was well out of range.
Winters misses the jab.
Winters lands with a shot to the body.
Shikongo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Winters connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shikongo scrambles back to his feet.
Shikongo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A head kick misses from Shikongo. #T3#
A lazy left from Winters finds it's target.
Shikongo ducks under a wild hook from Winters.
Winters lands with a good body shot.
Winters moves out of range of the body kick.
Winters cracks Shikongo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Good leg kick by Shikongo.
Shikongo lands with a shot to the body.
Winters misses with a hook. Shikongo ducked under it nicely.
Winters punishes Shikongo's body with a nice straight punch.
Shikongo throws a head kick that misses
and Winters counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shikongo throws a leg kick
and Winters counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Winters throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shikongo counters with a nice body shot. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Winters throws a jab when Shikongo was well out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shikongo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Winters has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Winters and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Winters looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Winters jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Winters lands a right hook to the body.
Shikongo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Winters throws out the jab.
Winters takes one to the chin there.
Shikongo gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Winters counters with a stiff right hand.
Winters jabs Shikongo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Winters throws an overhand right that lands on Shikongo's shoulder, as Shikongo tries to avoid the shot.
Shikongo lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Winters fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Winters lands with a straight right. Shikongo didn't see that one coming.
Winters connects with a nice looking jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Antoine Winters showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Winters misses the jab.
Shikongo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Winters.
Winters wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shikongo avoids the body shot from Winters.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Shikongo might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
The fighters circling - Winters throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shikongo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Winters comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Winters loads up on a big right hand but Shikongo slips the punch.
Shikongo is looking to counter punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Winters. That snapped Shikongo's head back.
Winters takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shikongo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Winters.
Shikongo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Winters.
Shikongo throws a sloppy head kick and Winters moves out of range easily. #T1#
Shikongo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Winters.
Winters misses with a double jab.
Winters throws a poor cross that misses
and Shikongo makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Winters really felt that one!
Nice defenses there by Shikongo.
Shikongo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Winters.
Shikongo throws a big counter combination but Winters scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Winters throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shikongo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Winters throws a body shot but no joy.
Winters throws a looping overhand right but Shikongo ducks down to avoid it.
Winters just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromShikongo.
Winters steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Shikongo. That one must have hurt.
Winters sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Winters takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Winters takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Antoine Winters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Winters throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Shikongo counters with a head kick that drops Winters to the mat! Winters scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#Winters is rocked!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Winters tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shikongo was well out of range. Poor timing from Winters.
Winters is still on wobbly legs! Can Shikongo finish him?
Shikongo slips under a jab.
Winters seems to have recovered his senses.
Shikongo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Winters throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shikongo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Winters avoids the head kick by Shikongo.
Shikongo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shikongo thows a leg kick but Winters checks it
and Winters counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shikongo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The fighters circling - Winters throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Winters throws a jab but it's blocked by Shikongo.
Winters misses with a hook. Shikongo ducked under it nicely.
Winters misses with a looping right.#T3#
Winters pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shikongo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Winters misses with an uppercut. Shikongo saw that one coming.
Winters scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Winters stuns Shikongo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Winters loads up on a big right hand but Shikongo slips the punch.
A head kick misses from Shikongo.
Winters takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Winters misses with a hook. Shikongo ducked under it nicely.
Winters digs a good hook to Shikongo's body.
Shikongo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Winters checks a low kick from Shikongo.#T4#
Winters misses with a left hand
and Shikongo counters with a nice uppercut.
Winters throws a hook but Shikongo blocks it.
A quick step to the side and Shikongo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Winters throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shikongo slips a straight right by Winters.
Shikongo throws a sloppy head kick
and Winters counters with a lovely straight 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!
Shikongo connects with a high kick.
Nice defenses there by Shikongo.
Winters lands a jab-cross combination.
Shikongo throws a head kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Winters! But no joy.
Winters avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shikongo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kwame Shikongo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A jab from Winters misses.
Shikongo throwing a counter right hand but Winters manages to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Antoine Winters comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Winters has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antoine Winters!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Antoine Winters waved his t-shirt featuring Bloodbath MMA Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: MMA Hype -9-
Date: Nov 10, 2024

#R1#
Nurzhan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shikongo counters with a thumping low kick.
Nurzhan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Shikongo counters with a nice leg kick.
Shikongo keeps the fight on the outside.
Shikongo throws a head kick that half lands.
Shikongo throws a head kick but Nurzhan moves out of range.
Nurzhan tries to counter with a clinch but Shikongo shakes him off and moves away.
Nurzhan connects with a solid leg kick.
Nurzhan looks to throw a body kick
and Shikongo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Shikongo with the inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurzhan throws a right hand that misses
and Shikongo counters with a nice uppercut.
Nurzhan tries to work over Shikongo's front leg with a kick but Shikongo checks it.
Nurzhan fails with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Shikongo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T1#
Shikongo scores with a leg kick.
A low kick from Nurzhan misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nurzhan wants to clinch
and Shikongo counters with a nice body shot.
Nurzhan throws a lazy uppercut
and Shikongo makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Nurzhan really felt that one!
Nurzhan throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Shikongo to counter with a crisp jab.
Nurzhan moves to clinch but Shikongo breaks away
and Shikongo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nurzhan's knee momentarily.#KD#
Shikongo lands a big head kick that sends Nurzhan tumbling to the mat! Shikongo takes a step backwards and waves Nurzhan back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Nurzhan 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!
A chopping leg kick lands by Shikongo.
Ibrahim Nurzhan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurzhan tries to clinch up.
Nurzhan throws a leg kick
and Shikongo counters with a nice body kick.
Nurzhan throws a lazy body kick
and Shikongo counters with a nice uppercut.
Nurzhan wants to stay close but Shikongo steps back to make room for something. Nurzhan seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Shikongo and Nurzhan drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kwame Shikongo!
Our winner, Kwame Shikongo, 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.
The defeated Ibrahim Nurzhan had this to say: 'Ұлы ел Қазақстаннан кешірім сұраймын. Дегенмен мен жеңілген жоқпын, ұлы халқымыздың даңқы үшін бұдан да күштірек ораламын.'.

Event: MMA Hype -4-
Date: Oct 13, 2024

#R1#
Jradi misses the jab.
Jradi stuns Shikongo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jradi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jradi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shikongo counters with a leg kick.
Jradi looks to score with a jab to the body but Shikongo is just out of range.
Jradi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shikongo counters with a good, hard body kick but Jradi shrugs it off.
Jradi misses with a double jab #CL#
and Shikongo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Shikongo.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shikongo.
Jradi tries to pull guard but Shikongo won't allow it. #TD2#
Jradi pulls Shikongo into guard. #SU#
Shikongo decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jradi, up you get!
Jradi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jradi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jradi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jradi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shikongo counters with a thumping low kick.
Shikongo dodges the punch combination from Jradi.
Jradi tries to bum rush Shikongo with a series of wild strikes but Shikongo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Shikongo.
Shikongo wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nour Jradi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shikongo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jradi.
Jradi just misses with a punch to the body.
Jradi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Shikongo rather than just go for the knockout.#CL#
Shikongo darts in and clinches Jradi up against the cage.
Shikongo lands a nice elbow.
Jradi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shikongo walks away with a smile on his face. Jradi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Shikongo defending well as Jradi loads up on a big left hand.
Jradi misses with a double jab
and Shikongo counters with a solid body kick.
Jradi looks winded!
Shikongo swings for the body but Jradi moves out of range.
Jradi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jradi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shikongo scoring well with a low kick there.
Jradi swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL#
and Shikongo moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shikongo keeps control of Jradi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2##TD2#
Jradi pulls guard. #SUB2#
Jradi working for a triangle but Shikongo defends it easily. #SUB2#
Jradi looking for a guillotine here but Shikongo defends easily.
Shikongo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jradi on the ground.
Shikongo tries to stand but Jradi is controlling from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jradi wants to sweep here but Shikongo controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jradi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jradi wants to sweep here but Shikongo controlling him for the moment. #T3##SUB2#
Jradi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shikongo defends it easily.
Jradi has a closed guard, preventing Shikongo from standing up. #SUB2#
Jradi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shikongo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Jradi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shikongo defends it easily.
Shikongo wants to stand but Jradi is controlling his posture from full guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jradi is looking to sweep but instead, Shikongo has passed into half guard.
Jradi is looking for a sweep. Shikongo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jradi gets back to full guard. #SU#
Shikongo decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jradi, up you get!
Jradi lands a slapping body shot.
Jradi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jradi misses with a wild body shot.
Shikongo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jradi.
Jradi misses with a hook
and Shikongo counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Jradi connects with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nour Jradi will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Jradi lands with a right hand.
Shikongo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jradi tests Shikongo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shikongo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jradi misses with a body punch
and Jradi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Nour Jradi has been cut.
Shikongo moves out of range as Jradi strikes.
Jradi lands a jab to Shikongo's midsection.
Nour Jradi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jradi misses with a body shot.
Shikongo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jradi throws a body shot but no joy.
Shikongo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jradi.
Jradi jabs Shikongo right on the nose. Shikongo blinks but takes it well.
Jradi misses with a hook to the body
and Shikongo counters with a low kick, right behind Jradi 's knee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jradi throws a lazy uppercut
and Shikongo counters with a nice body kick.
Shikongo looks to land a combination but Jradi avoids it well. #CL#
Shikongo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jradi is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jradi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jradi takes an elbow to the forehead. #T1#
Shikongo prevents Jradi from breaking the clinch.
Shikongo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jradi can't break the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Shikongo.
Shikongo lands an elbow just above Jradi 's eye.
Shikongo lands an elbow inside.
Shikongo digs a right hand into Jradi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jradi's gas tank.
Shikongo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Shikongo.
Shikongo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Shikongo is leaning against Jradi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shikongo scores with a hook to the body.
Shikongo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shikongo lands an elbow inside that Jradi shrugs off. #CUT#That has opened up Nour Jradi's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shikongo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Shikongo lands with a light punch inside.
Jradi takes an elbow to the forehead.
Shikongo pushes Jradi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jradi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Shikongo lands an elbow inside that Jradi shrugs off. #T2#
Shikongo lands an elbow inside that Jradi shrugs off.
Nice elbow from Shikongo.
Shikongo lands a nice elbow. #CUT#The cut above Nour Jradi's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Shikongo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shikongo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Shikongo.
Shikongo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Shikongo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jradi backwards.
A body shot lands from Shikongo.
Shikongo controlling the action here for a moment.
Shikongo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#Nour Jradi's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Shikongo lands an elbow just above Jradi 's eye.
Shikongo lands a damaging elbow. #ROC#Jradi is rocked!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Nour Jradi's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kwame Shikongo!
After winning the bout, Kwame Shikongo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Summit Series 2: Qualifier
Date: Aug 28, 2024

#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Tavara closes the distance but Shikongo moves to the side
and Shikongo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavara tries to clinch but Shikongo moves out of range.
Shikongo is looking to counter punch.#T1##CL#
Shikongo rushes Tavara and presses him up against the cage.
Shikongo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC2#
Tavara escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Shikongo has closed the distance and engaged Tavara in a clinch. #BC2#
Tavara pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Shikongo pushes Tavara up against the cage in a clinch.#T2##BC2#
Tavara breaks from the clinch.
Tavara tries to clinch up but Shikongo circles away and keeps his distance.
A quick step to the side and Shikongo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL#
Shikongo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tavara, pushing him back against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC2#
Tavara breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shikongo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Shikongo counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Tavara is lucky that one didn't land flush.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kwame Shikongo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shikongo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 10:9
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 10:9
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kwame Shikongo!
A very excited looking Kwame Shikongo 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 02, 2024

#R1#
Shikongo throws a sloppy head kick and Poirier moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Poirier moves into the clinch.
Poirier blocks an elbow strike.
Poirier tries to pull guard but Shikongo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Shikongo.
Shikongo misses with an elbow over the top.
Poirier blocks an elbow strike from Shikongo.
Shikongo lands an elbow just above Poirier 's eye.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Shikongo.
Shikongo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Poirier's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Nate Poirier has been cut.
Shikongo pushes off an throws an elbow but Poirier leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#TD2#
Poirier ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Poirier no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
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.
Poirier controlling the position.
Shikongo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Poirier on the ground.
Poirier has a closed guard, preventing Shikongo from standing up. #ES2#
Poirier manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poirier drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Poirier lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Poirier avoids a wild elbow strike from Shikongo.
Shikongo throws an elbow but it misses.
Poirier avoids the elbow strike from Shikongo, against the cage.
Shikongo misses with an elbow strike.
Shikongo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Shikongo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Shikongo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Poirier blocks an elbow strike.
Shikongo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Shikongo throws an elbow but misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Shikongo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shikongo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Poirier's brow.
Shikongo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Poirier's efforts to push away.
Poirier blocks an elbow strike from Shikongo. #T2#
Shikongo misses with an elbow over the top.
Shikongo pushes off an throws an elbow but Poirier leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC2#
Poirier manages to break the clinch.
Poirier misses with a series of wild punches.
Poirier fails with the takedown.
Kwame Shikongo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Poirier.
Poirier fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Poirier avoids the head kick by Shikongo.
Kwame Shikongo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shikongo throws a sloppy head kick and Poirier moves out of range easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Shikongo - that will leave a mark!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shikongo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T3#
Shikongo scoring well with a low kick there.
Shikongo blocks a head kick by Poirier.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Poirier. #TD2#
Poirier gets a takedown into half guard.
Shikongo looks like he's trying to stand up.
Poirier takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Poirier is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shikongo is just riding it out for now. Poirier eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
Shikongo looks like he's trying to stand up.
Poirier thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shikongo's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poirier controlling the action here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shikongo pushes Poirier off but Poirier dives into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwame Shikongo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nate Poirier's cut.
That's time! Shikongo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Poirier looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A head kick from Shikongo lands but Poirier takes it in his stride.
Nate Poirier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Poirier avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shikongo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Poirier wants to counter the offense by Shikongo and move into the clinch position.#CL#
Shikongo instigates a clinch.
Poirier dodges an elbow strike from Shikongo.
Poirier dodges an elbow strike from Shikongo.
Shikongo misses with an elbow over the top.
Poirier lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Poirier avoids the elbow strike from Shikongo, against the cage. #BC2#
Poirier manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poirier comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shikongo scores with a push kick.
Poirier throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shikongo misses with a body kick.#T1#
Poirier throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shikongo's waist but Shikongo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Poirier off to one side.
Kwame Shikongo is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Poirier clinches with his opponent.
Poirier has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shikongo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Shikongo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Shikongo throws an elbow that misses.
Shikongo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Poirier jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shikongo walks away with a smile on his face. Poirier gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kwame Shikongo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Poirier.
Shikongo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Poirier tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shikongo defends well and Poirier ends up having to push Shikongo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Shikongo lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Poirier blocks a head kick by Shikongo.
Shikongo tries to clinch up but Poirier circles away and keeps his distance.
Poirier takes a kick to the side of the head.
Poirier tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T2#
Shikongo tries to clinch there but Poirier circles away.
Poirier walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shikongo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Poirier on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shikongo. Shikongo obviously looking to wear him down.
A head kick misses from Shikongo.
Poirier avoids the head kick by Shikongo. #CL2#
Poirier moves into range and clinches up with Shikongo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poirier is trying to pull guard but Shikongo has him pressed against the cage.
Shikongo throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC2#
Poirier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Poirier gets tackled into the cage by Shikongo. Shikongo maintains the clinch.
Shikongo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#TD2#
Poirier successfully pulls guard.
Shikongo tries to stand but Poirier is controlling from the bottom.
Shikongo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Poirier can do to turn this around?
Poirier has control of Shikongo's left arm, preventing Shikongo from doing any damage. #T3##SUB2#
Poirier is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shikongo is aware though and is defending well.
Shikongo wants to stand and escape but instead Poirier has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Poirier engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Shikongo is looking to stand up but Poirier isn't so interested in that idea. #T4#
Poirier engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Poirier passes into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nate Poirier will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Nate Poirier'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Poirier shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shikongo sprawls well. Shikongo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Poirier gets slowly back to his feet.
Shikongo lands with a slapping head kick.
Poirier is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shikongo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Poirier gets a clinch.
Poirier blocks an elbow strike from Shikongo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shikongo misses with an elbow over the top.
Poirier has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shikongo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kwame Shikongo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Poirier.
Shikongo misses with an elbow over the top.
Poirier blocks the elbow strike.
Shikongo misses with an elbow strike.
Poirier is trying to force a seperation but Shikongo has the dominant position.#T1#
Shikongo pushes off an throws an elbow but Poirier leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Poirier is trying to break the clinch but Shikongo has him pressed against the cage.
Poirier avoids a wild elbow strike from Shikongo.
Poirier avoids the elbow strike from Shikongo, against the cage.
Shikongo pushes off an throws an elbow but Poirier leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Poirier has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shikongo misses with an elbow over the top.
Shikongo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #TD2#
Poirier gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Poirier stops Shikongo from getting back to his feet.
Poirier 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.
Poirier controlling the pace. #T2#
Poirier thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Poirier trying to control the pace.
Poirier tries to pass to full mount but Shikongo defends it.
Poirier takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Poirier is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Shikongo tries to kick Poirier off but Poirier keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Shikongo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shikongo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shikongo wants it to stay on the feet.
Shikongo throws a counter high kick but Poirier was just alert enough to avoid it.
Poirier 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.
Poirier will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shikongo throws a head kick but Poirier moves out of range.
Nice body kick there by Shikongo.
Poirier shoots in looking for a takedown. Shikongo tries to sprawl out of it but Poirier keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shikongo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Shikongo lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T4#
Poirier misses with a few strikes there.
Shikongo throws a quick counter head kick but Poirier was just out of range.
Poirier pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shikongo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Poirier looks for a takedown but Shikongo sprawls well.
Poirier takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head kick misses from Shikongo.
Poirier is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#TD2#
Poirier fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Shikongo sprawls well initially but Poirier persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shikongo is trying to stand back up but Poirier is controlling him #SUB2#
Poirier is working for a kimura but Shikongo is defending it quite comfortably.
Shikongo pushes Poirier off looking to stand but Poirier dives back in and keeps control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kwame Shikongo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Shikongo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kwame Shikongo!
Kwame Shikongo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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