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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Horus Mithra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Shaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Shaw's choice of entrance music: Body Head Bangerz - Can't Be Touched. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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178 lbs
16 - 8 - 0 |
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178 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Horus Mithra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Don Shaw!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mithra avoids the head kick by Shaw.
Shaw slips under a jab from Mithra.
Shaw throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mithra lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shaw circles away quickly and effectively.
Mithra jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shaw takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mithra throws a poor cross that misses
and Shaw counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Mithra is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Shaw throws a sloppy head kick
and Mithra counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mithra steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shaw.
Don Shaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shaw tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mithra is able to avoid easily.
Mithra throws a series of punches but Shaw avoids them all with ease.
A telegraphed right hand from Shaw misses the target.
Shaw slips a straight right by Mithra.
A leg kick checked by Mithra.
Mithra works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Shaw uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mithra.
Shaw throws a looping overhand right but Mithra ducks down to avoid it.
Mithra thuds a left hand into Shaw's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaw avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mithra darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mithra thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shaw scores with a nice body kick.
A punch combination from Mithra misses.
Mithra misses with a hook
and Shaw counters with a low kick, right behind Mithra 's knee.
Mithra scores with a jab.
Mithra misses with a hook
and Shaw counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good leg kick by Mithra there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mithra throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mithra missing with a left hand there. Shaw was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mithra takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shaw throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mithra.
Mithra throws a body punch but Shaw moves out of range.
Mithra uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shaw.
Shaw gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mithra throws out a loose jab but Shaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mithra lands a lovely overhand right.
Shaw looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mithra throws a series of punches but Shaw moves out of range.
Mithra throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shaw throws a combination that misses
and Mithra counters with a left to the body.
Mithra takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mithra scores with a shot to the body.
Mithra misses with a hook to the body
and Shaw counters with a leg kick.
A jab from Mithra misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shaw.
Shaw throws a jab when Mithra was well out of range.
Mithra changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mithra lands with a shot to the body.
Mithra misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaw bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shaw looks to land a body kick but Mithra moved away.
Shaw fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shaw slips a straight right by Mithra.
Shaw bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Mithra.
Shaw bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shaw displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mithra throws out the jab.
Mithra misses with a right hand
and Shaw counters with a right hand to the body.
Shaw moves out of range of the strikes.
Mithra cracks Shaw with an open hand slap.
Mithra connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mithra lands with a straight right. Shaw didn't see that one coming.
Mithra ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mithra missing with a left hand there. Shaw was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shaw keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mithra.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaw pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shaw clinches up with Mithra and pushes him back against the cage.
Mithra has Shaw pressed against the cage, preventing Shaw from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mithra breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mithra throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shaw on the side of the head.
Mithra is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mithra has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Shaw.
Mithra ducks right into an uppercut from Shaw.
Mithra throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mithra takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shaw showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mithra.
Mithra scores with the left hand. Shaw knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice body kick from Shaw.
Horus Mithra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shaw shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mithra manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mithra has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Shaw has passed into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Horus Mithra will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mithra throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shaw stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice uppercut there from Shaw.
It looks like Horus Mithra has been cut.
Shaw throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shaw tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice sprawl there from Mithra as Shaw shoots in.
Horus Mithra is winning the standup battle so far.
Shaw uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mithra.
Mithra uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shaw.
Shaw misses with the combination.
Mithra slips a straight right by Shaw.
A combination from Mithra does no damage.
Mithra throws a lazy right hand but Shaw sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mithra throws a looping overhand right but Shaw ducks down to avoid it.
Shaw dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mithra. That did some damage!
Mithra throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaw moves out of range of the strikes.
Mithra lands with a nice combination. Shaw backs away looking to recover.
Shaw gets a clinch.
Mithra throws a head punch that misses.
Mithra misses with some punches.
Shaw scores with a shot to the side of Mithra's head.
Shaw can't break the clinch.
Shaw tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Mithra.
Mithra scores with a shot to the side of Shaw's head.
Shaw breaks the clinch.
Mithra slips under a jab.
Mithra misses with a double jab.
Shaw uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mithra.
Some wild striking there from Shaw.
Shaw lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mithra's sensitive parts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mithra connects with a looping right hand.
Shaw is looking to score with low kicks.
Shaw throws a combination. Mithra tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Shaw misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shaw lands a jab to the nose.
Mithra fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shaw manages to avoid it.
Shaw throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shaw delivers a nice body kick.
Shaw lands a jab-cross combination.
Mithra avoids the body shot from Shaw.
Shaw uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mithra has time to react.
Mithra moves into range and connects with a jab.
Shaw misses with a wild body shot.
Shaw takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mithra listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Mithra misses.
Shaw throws a head kick that misses
and Mithra counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mithra looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Mithra misses.
Shaw throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mithra showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shaw.
Mithra swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shaw avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mithra looks to throw the jab but Shaw is out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shaw. That's going to slow Mithra down.
Mithra throws a jab when Shaw was well out of range.
Mithra throws a shot from downtown. Shaw moves away and avoids it.
Mithra checks a leg kick nicely.
Shaw throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaw uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mithra.
Shaw is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mithra sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mithra staying out of range there.
Shaw loads up on a big right hand but Mithra slips the punch.
Shaw misses with a body punch
and Mithra counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shaw throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shaw drops his hands momentarily and Mithra takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Shaw swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shaw throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shaw throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mithra looks to throw the jab but Shaw is out of range.
Mithra is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Shaw. That's going to slow Mithra down.
Shaw looks for a takedown but Mithra sprawls well.
Horus Mithra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Shaw.
Mithra misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Shaw showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Horus Mithra's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Mithra tries to bum rush Shaw with a series of wild strikes but Shaw uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mithra slips under a jab.
Shaw shoots in but Mithra avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Shaw tries to clinch but Mithra moves out of range.
Mithra drops his hands momentarily and Shaw takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mithra cracks a nice hook into Shaw's ribs.
Shaw displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mithra throws out the jab.
Mithra throws an off balance right hand
and Shaw counters with a head kick. That will keep Mithra thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Mithra blocks a head kick by Shaw.
Mithra ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shaw moves away.
Mithra throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shaw sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mithra loads up on a big right hand but Shaw slips the punch.
Donk. Mithra catches Shaw right on the button with a cross.
Shaw wants to slow Mithra down by chopping away at his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaw has a takedown stuffed.
Mithra fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shaw on the side of the head.
Shaw walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice uppercut lands for Mithra. That snapped Shaw's head back.
Shaw throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mithra looks to score with a jab to the body but Shaw is just out of range.
Mithra moves in looking to clinch but Shaw pushes him off.
Mithra feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shaws jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Shaw takes one to the side of the head.
Mithra fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mithra checks a leg kick.
Mithra throws a series of punches but Shaw avoids them all with ease.
Mithra avoids the head kick by Shaw.
Mithra lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Shaw backs up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mithra thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mithra throws a head kick but Shaw moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Shaw. Those never looked like landing.
A big left from Mithra misses.
Shaw bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mithra swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shaw counters with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mithra feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shaws jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Shaw scoring well with a low kick there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shaw slips under a jab from Mithra.
Shaw has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A punch combination from Mithra misses.
A jab from Shaw does it's job there.
Mithra is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Shaw connects with the punch.
A combination from Mithra does no damage.
Shaw lands with a kick to the temple. Mithra shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Shaw scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mithra keeping hold of Shaw's head, controlling as best he can.
Mithra tries to roll over but Shaw keeps him under control.
Mithra is looking to control Shaw's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mithra avoid being mounted?
Mithra regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mithra keeping full guard, as Shaw tries to pass.
Shaw throws a big right hand that misses.
Mithra has an active guard here but Shaw has managed to pass into half guard.
Shaw prevents Mithra from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaw looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mithra has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shaw is working away from the top position though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Shaw in particular looking to stall.
Shaw winds up and cracks Mithra with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mithra is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shaw's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shaw's back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shaw turns into Mithra and is now in his guard.
Mithra utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shaw trying to control but Mithra is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Don Shaw.
I think Shaw 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Shaw!
Don Shaw decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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