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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Liibor Prohaska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Prohaska comes to the cage accompanied by I gotta feeling. The key to victory for Liibor Prohaska has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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215 lbs
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217 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Liibor Prohaska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Shields!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shields doesn't manage to clinch there - Prohaska circles away.
Shields fails with an attempt to clinch.
Prohaska swings for the body but Shields moves out of range.
Prohaska throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shields sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shields pushes Prohaska up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Shields.
Shields misses with an elbow over the top.
Shields scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Liibor Prohaska has been cut.
Prohaska tries to break the clinch but Shields is controlling the position.
Shields lands a knee to the body.
Prohaska blocks an elbow strike from Shields.
Prohaska avoids a wild elbow strike from Shields.
Shields can't get the takedown.
Prohaska blocks an elbow strike.
Shields misses with an elbow over the top.
Prohaska stops a takedown attempt from Shields.
Prohaska blocks an elbow strike from Shields.
Prohaska blocks an elbow strike from Shields.
Shields throws a knee to the head but misses.
Prohaska avoids the elbow strike from Shields, against the cage.
Shields pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Prohaska tries for a takedown but Shields manages to get underhooks.
Prohaska blocks an elbow strike from Shields.
Shields creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Prohaska's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prohaska drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shields pulls his leg out and moves away.
Prohaska missing with a left hand there. Shields was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Prohaska fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liibor Prohaska. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Prohaska defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shields.
Prohaska throws a body punch but Shields moves out of range.
Prohaska dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mike Shields seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Prohaska lands a nice shot to the body.
Shields looks gassed!
Shields fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shields looks to land a body kick but Prohaska moved away.
Shields stuffs the takedown attempt from Prohaska. Prohaska gets slowly back to his feet.
Shields scores a takedown into full mount!
Shields throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Shields there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Prohaska is trying to stand.
Prohaska trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Shields with the ground and pound from mount.
Shields cracks Prohaska with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Shields putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Prohaska really wants to buck Shields off and get back to his feet.
Shields raining down shots from the mount!
Shields landing strikes, looking to finish!
Prohaska squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Shields punishing his opponent with strikes.
Shields scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Prohaska?
BOOM! Shields connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Shields is landing with some decent strikes but Prohaska is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Prohaska?
Shields punishing his opponent with strikes.
Shields dominating with strikes here.
Shields misses with a head shot.
Shields lands with some strikes.
Shields throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Prohaska because Shields loaded up on that one.
Shields lands with some strikes.
You get the feeling that Prohaska really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Shields landing strikes, looking to finish!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Prohaska really wants to buck Shields off and get back to his feet.
BOOM! Shields connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Shields lands a big shot there that rocks Prohaska but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Shields postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Prohaska looks a forlorn figure.
Shields breaks from Prohaska's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Shields connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Shields throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Prohaska is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Shields punishing his opponent with strikes.
The referee warns Prohaska that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Shields lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Prohaska hang on?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Prohaska is trying to stand.
Shields breaks from Prohaska's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Shields lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Prohaska hang on?
Shields punishing his opponent with strikes.
Shields is landing with some decent strikes but Prohaska is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Shields dominating with strikes here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice elbow there by Shields.
Prohaska is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Shields looking to finish Prohaska with some ground and pound. This is bad for Prohaska!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Shields dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Liibor Prohaska's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Shields wants to clinch.
Shields moves into range and clinches up with Prohaska.
Prohaska tries for a takedown. No joy.
Shields misses with an elbow over the top.
Prohaska dodges an elbow strike from Shields.
Prohaska blocks the elbow strike.
Shields lands a damaging elbow.
Shields pushes off an throws an elbow but Prohaska leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Shields escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shields wants to clinch up but Prohaska keeps it at a distance.
Shields is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prohaska looks for a takedown but Shields sprawls well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shields connects with a solid leg kick.
Prohaska throws a body punch but Shields moves out of range.
Shields fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields moves into the clinch successfully.
Shields unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Shields connects with a knee to the head.
Prohaska avoids the elbow strike from Shields, against the cage.
Shields creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Prohaska's defenses.
Prohaska blocks an elbow strike.
Shields using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Shields comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
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!
Shields breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shields tries to clinch up.
Shields doesn't manage to clinch there - Prohaska circles away.
Shields misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shields tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Prohaska paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shields has closed the distance and engaged Prohaska in a clinch.
Shields lands a nice elbow.
Shields has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Prohaska tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liibor Prohaska. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Prohaska takes an elbow to the temple.
Prohaska takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Shields.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prohaska blocks the elbow strike.
Shields misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shields just misses with a elbow thrown towards Prohaska's brow.
Shields breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shields tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shields slips under a jab from Prohaska.
Shields thows a body kick. Prohaska tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Shields has closed the distance and engaged Prohaska in a clinch.
Prohaska blocks an elbow strike from Shields.
Shields creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Shields lands an elbow inside.
Shields stops a takedown attempt from Prohaska.
Shields throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Shields lands an elbow just above Prohaska 's eye.
Shields gets underhooks to prevent Prohaska's takedown attempt.
Shields has clasped his hands together around Prohaska's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Prohaska is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Shields working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields lands some shots froms side control.
Shields working the head with strikes.
Prohaska is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Shields has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Prohaska on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Shields scores with punches from side control.
Shields working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Prohaska wants to get back to his feet but Shields drags him back down.
Shields misses with the ground and pound.
Shields creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Prohaska tries to escape but Shields is in control.
Shields is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Prohaska is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Shields tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Prohaska wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Shields fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shields tries to clinch but Prohaska is having none of it.
Shields tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Prohaska swings for the body but Shields moves out of range.
Shields feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Prohaska's calf.
Shields is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shields changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Prohaska looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Prohaska takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Shields throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Prohaska sneaks out the side door and pushes Shields away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shields fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shields tries to close the distance and clinch up but Prohaska swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Prohaska stuffs the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Prohaska.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Shields showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Liibor Prohaska'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Shields connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shields uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Prohaska.
Shields is looking to clinch but Prohaska is avoiding it.
Shields rushes Prohaska and presses him up against the cage.
Shields lands an elbow inside that Prohaska shrugs off.
Shields throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Prohaska blocks the elbow strike.
Shields tries to score a body lock takedown but Prohaska shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shields drops down looking for an ankle pick but Prohaska pulls his leg out and moves away.
Shields tries to close the distance and clinch up but Prohaska swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prohaska shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shields pinned against the cage. Shields gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shields tries to close the distance and clinch up but Prohaska swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields defending well as Prohaska loads up on a big left hand.
Prohaska keeps the fight on the outside.
Shields tries to clinch but Prohaska moves out of range.
Shields shoots and misses
and Prohaska counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Liibor Prohaska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Shields.
Shields takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Prohaska shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Shields trying to control the position.
Shields looking to hit a scissor sweep but Prohaska is one step ahead there.
Shields wants to hit a switch here but Prohaska passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Shields there!
Prohaska is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields tries to clinch but Prohaska is having none of it.
Shields tries to clinch
and Prohaska counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Prohaska shoots in for a takedown but Shields shows good takedown defense.
Shields changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Prohaska looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Shields working the ground and pound from side control.
Shields grinds an elbow into Prohaska's temple.
Shields prevents Prohaska from escaping the position.
Shields has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Prohaska dodges the ground and pound from Shields.
Shields cracks Prohaska with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Shields cracks Prohaska with an elbow. That is naaassty.
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!
Prohaska wants to get back to his feet but Shields drags him back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shields wants to clinch
and Prohaska counters with a stiff right hand.
Shields wants to clinch
and Prohaska counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Shields tries to clinch but Prohaska moves away
and Prohaska cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shields darts in trying to clinch
and Prohaska connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Prohaska keeps the fight on the outside.
Shields tries to close the distance and clinch up but Prohaska swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shields shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Prohaska defends it nicely.
A left lands for Prohaska.
Shields tries to close the distance and clinch up but Prohaska swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shields fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mike Shields is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shields misses with a body shot.
Prohaska thows a body shot but no joy.
Prohaska lands with a nice body punch.
Prohaska lands a head shot.
Shields takes one on the button.
Shields tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Prohaska connects with a looping right hand.
Shields tries to clinch but Prohaska moves out of range.
Shields walks into a left hand.
Prohaska with a nice cross.
Liibor Prohaska has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shields lands a nice elbow.
Shields lands an elbow that stopped Prohaska in his tracks for a moment.
Prohaska blocks an elbow strike.
Prohaska working aggressively here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Liibor Prohaska showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Shields has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Shields!
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