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Event: RFLFN-21 -Morris Vs Tud 3     
Date:   Apr 03, 2019
#R1#
Saades throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Saades changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shota gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Saades.
Shota moves out of range of the body kick.
Shota checks a leg kick.
Saades misses with a low kick.
A jab from Saades misses.
Shota tries to counter with a takedown but Saades is quick to defend against it.
Octavio Saades seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saades looks to land a body kick but Shota moved away.
Shota attempts a counter takedown but Saades avoids it well and moves away.
Saades throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shota.
Saades throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shota keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Shota attempts a counter takedown but Saades avoids it well and moves away.
Shota blocks a head kick by Saades.
Shota moves out of range as Saades throws a body kick. #T1#
Saades moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shota walks forward, straight into a front kick from Saades.
Saades connects with a leg kick. Shota looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Saades misses with a body kick.
Saades misses with a double jab.
Shota changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Shota blocks the body kick.
Shota feinted with a counter takedown.
Saades throws a leg kick but Shota checks it.
Saades fakes the leg kick and cracks Shota in the body.
Octavio Saades is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shota slips under a jab.
Shota attempts a counter takedown but Saades avoids it well and moves away.
Saades chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saades. Shota does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shota attempts a counter takedown but Saades avoids it well and moves away.#T2#
Saades looks to land a left hand but Shota moved out of range nicely.
Shota half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#KD2#
Saades lands a big head kick that sends Shota tumbling to the mat! Saades takes a step backwards and waves Shota back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Shota is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Adrian Shota has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saades pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shota drops down looking for a counter takedown but Saades sprawls and moves away.
Shota moves forwards but Saades connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Oh Shota is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shota bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shota tries to counter with a takedown but Saades is quick to defend against it.
Shota seems to have got his legs back now.
Shota takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Saades.
Shota drops down looking for a counter takedown but Saades sprawls and moves away.
Shota moves out of range of the strikes.
Saades thows a leg kick but Shota checks it #TD#
and Shota counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Saades is controlling Shota's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T3#
Saades is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Saades trying to control but Shota postures up.
Saades keeping hold of Shota's head, controlling as best he can.
Saades wants to sweep but Shota has passed to side control!#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Saades wants to control but Shota postures up.
Saades is trying to improve his position.#SU#
Shota stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Saades cracks a nice hook into Shota's ribs.
Saades looks for the body kick but Shota saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Octavio Saades dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adrian Shota's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Saades throws a hook but Shota blocks it.
Shota attempts a counter takedown but Saades avoids it well and moves away.
Saades throws a lazy right hand but Shota sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saades throws a leg kick which misses Shota's front leg but catches the back leg as Shota tries to avoid it.
Adrian Shota is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shota keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saades lands a nice looking body shot.
Saades throws a body shot but no joy.
Shota half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Shota walks into a straight right hand from Saades.
Saades swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Shota tries to counter with a takedown but Saades is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saades connects with a crisp jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Saades.
Saades tries a low kick but Shota avoids it.
Saades throws a body punch but Shota moves out of range.
Shota tries to counter with a takedown but Saades is quick to defend against it.#T1#
Saades misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Shota decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Saades's guard.
Shota is standing up over Saades. Saades looks to escape but Shota dives into side control. #REVB##SU#
Shota decides to stand back up.
Saades has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saades throws a head kick but Shota moves out of range.
Shota changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Saades tries a head kick but it misses.
Shota appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Saades connects with an inside leg kick.
Saades connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Saades swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shota.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saades scores with a jab to the head. #T2#
Shota slips a jab from Saades.
Shota blocks a head kick by Saades.
Shota half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Saades misses with a combination #TD#
and Shota counters with a nice double leg into side control. Saades won't be happy with that.
Saades bucks up and tries to throw Shota off but instead Shota has got his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shota avoiding Saades 's attempts to control his hands. #SU#
Shota gets back to his feet - a bit of a stange decision given the position he was in.
Saades throws a jab but it's blocked by Shota. #T3#
Saades throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Shota decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Saades's guard.#ES2#
Saades pushes Shota off and gets back to his feet.
Saades throws a jab but it's blocked by Shota.
Shota drops down looking for a counter takedown but Saades sprawls and moves away.
Saades throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shota half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Saades misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shota tries to counter with a takedown but Saades is quick to defend against it.
Saades misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shota feinted with a counter takedown.
Shota uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saades.
Shota appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Saades throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shota drops down looking for a counter takedown but Saades sprawls and moves away.
Saades connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shota chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Saades can pounce on him. #T4#
Saades throws a chopping leg kick but Shota manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Shota tries to counter with a takedown but Saades is quick to defend against it.
Shota avoids a kick to the body.
Saades misses with a low kick.
Saades looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Saades throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Shota counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SU#
Shota gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Saades throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Shota counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SU#
Shota gets to his feet. Saades looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Saades thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shota appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A low kick from Saades misses #TD#
and Shota counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Saades is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Shota dives into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Octavio Saades showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Adrian Shota's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Shota staying out of range there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Saades. That's going to slow Shota down.
Saades misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shota attempts a counter takedown but Saades avoids it well and moves away.
Shota takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shota keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saades looks to score with a jab to the body but Shota is just out of range.
Shota checks a leg kick.
Saades pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Octavio Saades seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saades throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Shota counters with a shoot takedown. Saades fights it but they end up in guard.
Saades working a defensive guard here. #T1#
Saades tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SU#
Shota decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Saades, up you get!
Saades throws a low kick, looking for Shota's leg but Shota calmly moves out of range.
Saades misses with a wild body shot.
That kick from Saades tenderised Shota's leg. Shota is trying to keep his angry face on.
Saades throws a head kick that misses.
Shota closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Saades smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2#
Saades tried to score with a low kick but Shota checks it.
Shota appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Shota moves out of range of the body kick.
Shota tries to counter with a takedown but Saades is quick to defend against it.
Saades misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shota feinted with a counter takedown.
Saades scores with a nice head shot.
Saades misses with a low kick.
Shota blocks the body kick.
Shota appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Saades misses with a low kick as Shota jumps back.
The fighters circling - Saades throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shota attempts a counter takedown but Saades avoids it well and moves away.
Saades misses with a kick to the body.
Shota half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Saades wants to slow Shota down by chopping away at his legs. #T3#
Saades looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shota appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Shota avoids a kick to the body.
Saades pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Saades throws a series of punches but Shota avoids them all with ease.
Shota tries to counter with a takedown but Saades is quick to defend against it.
Some bone on bone action there as Shota checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Shota appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Saades.
Shota tries to counter with a takedown but Saades is quick to defend against it.
Saades looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Shota counters with a shoot takedown. Saades fights it but they end up in guard.
Saades is looking to stand back up but Shota counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Saades.
Saades takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#REVB#
Saades trying to control but Shota postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Saades is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Octavio Saades is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SU#
Shota escapes and gets back to his feet.
Saades connects with a body shot that sends Shota's belly button to the back.
Shota is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Shota moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saades fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shota manages to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Octavio Saades comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Saades winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Octavio Saades!

Adrian Shota was interviewed post fight and said 'Even the best of us have much to learn. My pain is well earned. May all my enemies be so skilled as you.'.

 

Event: CEC 632     
Date:   Dec 12, 2018
#R1#
Doolittle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Doolittle is looking to clinch.
Shota throws a body punch but Doolittle moves out of range.
Doolittle is looking to score with low kicks.
Doolittle takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Doolittle misses with a low kick.
Doolittle throws a low kick but Shota avoids it.
Shota swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shota feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Doolittle's calf.
An inside leg kick lands from Shota.
Doolittle slips under a jab.
An inside leg kick from Doolittle misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shota! But no joy.
Shota keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shota throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doolittle throws a lazy right hand but Shota sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shota throws out a counter right but Doolittle avoids it with no problem.
Horrible takedown attempt by Doolittle or perhaps it was just good defense by Shota, which made it look bad.
Doolittle has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Doolittle on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T1#
Shota throws a looping overhand right but Doolittle ducks down to avoid it.
Doolittle ducks under a wild hook from Shota.
Shota jabs Doolittle to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shota moves out of range of the strikes.
Shota swings for the body but Doolittle moves out of range.
Shota rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Doolittle counter with a right hand.
Adrian Shota seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shota.
Shota dips to his left and cracks Doolittle with an uppercut!
Shota jabs Doolittle to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shota throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Doolittle counters with a left to the body.
Shota motions for Doolittle to come forward. Shota throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Doolittle tries to score with a low kick but Shota moves his leg out of the way.
Shota avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shota takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Shota is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#CL#
Doolittle drives through and clinches with Shota against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shota misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Shota breaks from the clinch.
Shota defending well as Doolittle loads up on a big left hand.
Shota swats away the attempt to clinch by Doolittle.#T2#
Shota jabs Doolittle to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Doolittle misses the body punch
and Shota counters with a slapping leg kick.
The fighters circling - Shota throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Doolittle looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Shota throws a jab but it's blocked by Doolittle.
Shota throws a leg kick that is checked
and Doolittle counters with a straight right hand.
Shota scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shota throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Doolittle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Doolittle went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Shota throws a lazy right hand but Doolittle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Doolittle avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shota on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Shota misses with an uppercut.
Doolittle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shota is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Doolittle.
Shota jabs Doolittle right on the nose. Doolittle blinks but takes it well.
Doolittle moves away from the strike by Shota.
Doolittle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shota manages to avoid it.
Shota avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T3#
Doolittle tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shota manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Doolittle lands with a good body shot.
Doolittle takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Doolittle thuds a left hand into Shota's body.
Shota throws a looping overhand right but Doolittle ducks down to avoid it.
Doolittle tries to clinch there but Shota circles away.
Good exchange - Shota coming out on top.
Doolittle misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Shota.
Nice jab there from Shota.
Doolittle tries to bum rush Shota with a series of wild strikes but Shota uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shota motions for Doolittle to come forward. Shota throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shota. Doolittle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Doolittle takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Adrian Shota is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shota throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Doolittle throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shota on the side of the head.
Doolittle is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shota takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Shota pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Shota throws a jab when Doolittle was well out of range.
Shota throws a hook but Doolittle avoids it easily.
Shota looks to score with a jab to the body but Doolittle is just out of range.
Shota throws out a loose jab but Doolittle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doolittle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shota throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A swing and a miss from Doolittle.
Doolittle on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Shota staying out of range there.
Doolittle swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shota.
Doolittle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Doolittle went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Doolittle defending well as Shota loads up on a big left hand.
An inside leg kick from Shota misses.
Shota throws the left hand but Doolittle avoids the punch easily.
Doolittle lands a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Doolittle lets loose with a powerful body kick. Shota will feel that in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adrian Shota dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Doolittle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shota throws a looping overhand right but Doolittle ducks down to avoid it.
Doolittle loads up on a big right hand but Shota slips the punch.
Shota slaps away a takedown attempt from Doolittle, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A clash of legs there as Shota blocks the low kick.
Shota throws out a counter right but Doolittle avoids it with no problem.
Doolittle looks to score with a jab to the body but Shota is just out of range.
Shota throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Doolittle stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice defenses there by Shota.
Shota dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shota takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Shota misses with a lunging right hand
and Doolittle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Doolittle throws a body punch but Shota moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shota misses with a looping left.
Shota lands with a hook. Doolittle tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Shota fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Doolittle checks it well.
Doolittle throws a hook but Shota avoids it easily.
Shota misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Doolittle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shota has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Doolittle gets a takedown into half guard.#T1#
Doolittle is keen to just control but Shota is a slippery customer.
Doolittle works his way into side control.
Shota is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Doolittle is controlling him well.#ES2#
Shota sneaks out the side door and pushes Doolittle away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Doolittle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shota.
Shota displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Doolittle throws out the jab.
A big right from Doolittle misses.
Shota stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Shota comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Doolittle takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #TD#
Doolittle looking to score a takedown here. Shota is defending well but Doolittle drives through and ends up in Shota's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doolittle passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T2#
Shota is trying to get back to his feet.
Doolittle trying to control the position but Shota is working away. #ES2#
Shota sneaks out the side door and pushes Doolittle away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Shota lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shota lands a right hook to the body.
Shota misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Doolittle.
Doolittle slips a straight right by Shota.
Doolittle doesn't manage to clinch there - Shota circles away.
Decent striking displayed by Doolittle there.
Shota throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Shota connects with a body shot that sends Doolittle's belly button to the back.
Shota moves into range and connects with a jab.
Doolittle cracks Shota with a good jab.#T3#
Shota swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Shota.
Doolittle lands a right hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Doolittle there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Doolittle.
Doolittle throws a jab when Shota was well out of range.
Shota moves away from the strike by Doolittle.
Shota appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Adrian Shota seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Doolittle moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Shota lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shota connects with the punch.
Doolittle avoids the body shot from Shota.
Shota misses with a hook.
Doolittle moves out of range of the strikes.
Shota turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Doolittle fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shota looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doolittle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Doolittle.
Doolittle is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4#
Doolittle fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shota throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shota throws a body shot but no joy.
Shota throws a sloppy body shot
and Doolittle counters with a body kick that stops Shota in his tracks momentarily.
Shota is breathing heavily.
Shota throws a leg kick
and Doolittle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shota throws a hook to the side of Doolittle's head but Doolittle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Doolittle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shota.
A jab from Shota misses.
Doolittle tried to counter with a leg kick but Shota avoided it.
Shota lands a nice looking body shot.
Doolittle takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shota checks a leg kick.
Doolittle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shota.
Shota loads up on a big right hand but Doolittle slips the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shota swings for the body but Doolittle moves out of range.
Doolittle misses with a body kick.
Doolittle stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shota.
Doolittle digs a good hook to Shota's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Adrian Shota will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Doolittle on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shota misses the jab.
Shota fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Doolittle is out of range.
Doolittle slips under a jab from Shota.
Shota swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Doolittle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Doolittle.
Shota misses with a body shot.
Doolittle moves out of range of the leg kick from Shota.
Doolittle defending well as Shota loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shota displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Doolittle.
Shota avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
It seemed like Shota was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Doolittle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shota swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shota misses with a wild body shot.
Doolittle tries a low kick but Shota avoids it.#T1#
Doolittle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shota.
Doolittle throws a sloppy head kick and Shota moves out of range easily.
Shota just misses with a punch to the body.
Shota finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And Doolittle counters with a quick kick to the body but Shota blocks it.
Shota cracks the inside of Doolittle's front leg.
Doolittle keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Good exchange - Doolittle coming out on top.
Shota misses with a body shot.
Doolittle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shota was well out of range. Poor timing from Doolittle.
A clash of legs there as Doolittle blocks the low kick.
Doolittle lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shota swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Shota throws the left hand but Doolittle avoids the punch easily.
Shota uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Doolittle.
Shota flicks out a counter leg kick but Doolittle steps away.
Shota looks to score with a jab to the body but Doolittle is just out of range.
Doolittle slips a straight right by Shota.
Doctor Doolittle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Doolittle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Doolittle connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shota stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shota wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doctor Doolittle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shota fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Doolittle has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shota. Doolittle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shota. Doolittle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shota blocks a jab.
Doolittle keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Doolittle checks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Shota.
Doolittle on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Shota stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shota wants it to stay on the feet.
Shota defending well as Doolittle loads up on a big left hand.
A nice side step and Shota releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Shota lands with a shot to the body.
Shota throws a poor cross that misses
and Doolittle counters with a straight right hand.
Shota throws a jab when Doolittle was well out of range.
As Shota looks to move away, Doolittle throws a big counter combo but Shota just gets out of the way.
Shota tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Doolittle is able to avoid easily.#T3#
Doolittle throws the kick towards the body but Shota avoids it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shota.
Shota looks to score with a jab to the body but Doolittle is just out of range.
Doolittle slips a jab from Shota.
Jab, jab by Doolittle - just one landing.
Shota lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Doolittle at a distance.
Doolittle lunges at Shota with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shota's hand.
Shota lands a slapping body shot.
Shota throws a sloppy body shot
and Doolittle counters with a nice uppercut.
Shota throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shota scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Doolittle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shota.
Doolittle looks for the body kick but Shota saw that one coming.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Doolittle.
Doolittle tries to clinch but Shota is having none of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doolittle slips under a jab from Shota.
Shota has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T4#
Doolittle scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Doolittle will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shota was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shota pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shota misses the shot to the body.
Doolittle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Shota.
Shota cracks Doolittle with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Shota throws a leg kick which misses Doolittle's front leg but catches the back leg as Doolittle tries to avoid it.
Doolittle throws the kick towards the body but Shota avoids it.
A nice side step and Shota releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Shota slips under a jab.
Doolittle tries to clinch there but Shota circles away.
Doolittle slips a jab from Shota.
Nice uppercut there from Shota.
Doolittle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shota paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shota lands a jab to Doolittle's midsection.
Doolittle doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adrian Shota comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shota winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adrian Shota!

An out of breath and clearly excited Adrian Shota thanked King of Fists for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: CEC 626     
Date:   Nov 07, 2018
#R1#
Eliasson takes one on the button.
Shota ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Eliasson moves away.
Eliasson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Eliasson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shota.
Shota looks to score with a jab to the body but Eliasson is just out of range.
Eliasson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shota lands with a nice body punch.
Shota scores with a jab to the jaw.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shota.
Shota just misses with a punch to the body.
Eliasson slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from Eliasson.
A low kick from Shota is predictable there
letting Eliasson counter with a right hand.
Shota connects with a jab.
Shota defending well as Eliasson loads up on a big left hand.
We've been informed that Shota has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eliasson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shota.
Eliasson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Shota throws a body punch but Eliasson moves out of range.
Eliasson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shota. Shota circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Shota throws a jab when Eliasson was well out of range.
Eliasson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shota.
Eliasson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shota throws out a loose jab but Eliasson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shota misses with a left hand
and Eliasson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Adrian Shota seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shota just misses with a punch to the body.
Shota throws an overhand right that lands on Eliasson's shoulder, as Eliasson tries to avoid the shot.
Shota feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Eliasson's calf.
Shota throws a predictable looking body shot
and Eliasson counters with a straight right hand.
Shota throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD#
and Eliasson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Shota! Eliasson lets Shota back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shota misses with a looping right.
Shota throws a poor cross that misses
and Eliasson counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#
Shota is rocked!
Eliasson moves away from the strike by Shota.
Shota misses with a body punch #KD#
and Eliasson counters with a nice right hand that sends Shota toppling to the canvas! Shota scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Eliasson finish him?!
Shota is still on wobbly legs! Can Eliasson finish him?#T2#
Eliasson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eliasson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shota finds it's way round the side to connect with Eliasson's head.
Shota seems to have recovered his senses.
Good work by Eliasson as he checks the leg kick.
Shota thuds a left hand into Eliasson's body.
Eliasson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shota misses with a body shot #KD#
and Eliasson counters with a nice right hand that sends Shota toppling to the canvas! Shota scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Eliasson finish him?!
Shota walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Eliasson! 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 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Erland Eliasson!
A very excited looking Erland Eliasson 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.
The defeated Adrian Shota had this to say: 'Even the best of us have much to learn. My pain is well earned. May all my enemies be so skilled as you.'.

 

Event: CEC 617     
Date:   Sep 26, 2018
#R1#
Shota throws an overhand right that lands on Mutou's shoulder, as Mutou tries to avoid the shot.
Despite the aggression on Mutou's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Adrian Shota seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shota misses the body punch #TD2#
and Mutou counters with a single leg into guard. Shota didn't expect that.
Shota keeping moving, preventing Mutou from controlling successfully.
Mutou stops Shota from standing up. #ES#
Shota has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Mutou has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Shota working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Shota fails to land.
Mutou goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Shota.
Mutou lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shota misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Shota breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mutou blocks a low kick nicely.#T1#
Shota misses with an uppercut.
Mutou avoids the body shot from Shota.
Shota misses the jab.
Mutou is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shota misses with a looping right.
Mutou fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shota comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shota with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shota misses with an uppercut
and Mutou counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shota bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mutou's head.
Shota just misses with a punch to the body.
Shota has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Shota throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shota ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mutou moves away.
Shota throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Mutou counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#ES#
Shota pushes Mutou off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Shota ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2#
Mutou throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shota throws a shot from downtown. Mutou moves away and avoids it.
Mutou defending well as Shota loads up on a big left hand.
Mutou tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Shota swings for the body but Mutou moves out of range.
Shota lands a right hook to the body.
Mutou moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Shota misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Mutou was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shota lands a jab to the nose.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mutou.
Shota swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shota throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mutou fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Shota swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mutou counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Mutou takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mutou displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Shota just misses with a punch to the body.
Mutou is looking for the big counter here.#TD2#
Mutou shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mutou prevents Shota from standing back up.
Mutou lands with a punch from half guard. #ES#
Shota has one foot on Mutou's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shota tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mutou was well out of range. Poor timing from Shota.
Shota circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mutou takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Mutou fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Adrian Shota has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keiji Mutou.
Shota scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shota misses with a wild body shot.
Shota showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mutou.
Mutou keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shota throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shota shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mutou looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Shota lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shota thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shota misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mutou.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shota. Mutou does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adrian Shota dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Mutou fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Shota sprawls well initially but Mutou persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Shota pushes Mutou off looking to stand but Mutou dives back in and keeps control.
Shota is looking to get back to is feet but Mutou passes into side control.
Shota is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Mutou works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Shota is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Mutou has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Mutou landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shota wants to get back to his feet.
Mutou wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shota keeps working.
Mutou working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #T1#
Mutou in side control, throwing shots but Shota defends.
Mutou is putting a hurting on Shota here, landing some big shots from side control.
Mutou is putting a hurting on Shota here, landing some big shots from side control.
Shota is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mutou asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ground and pound from Mutou seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Shota avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mutou.
Mutou lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Shota knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mutou on the ground.
Mutou tries to score with some ground and pound. Shota controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T2##ES#
Shota sneaks out the side door and pushes Mutou away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Adrian Shota is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shota looks to score with a jab to the body but Mutou is just out of range.
Shota throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Mutou counters with a nice double leg into side control. Shota won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shota pushes Mutou away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Mutou gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Mutou scoring with punches and elbows.
Shota is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Mutou lands a nice forearm strike.
Shota is pushing Mutou's head away, looking to escape. Mutou manages to hold on to the position though.
Mutou landing a few strikes.
Mutou trying to control the position but Shota is working away.
Keiji Mutou has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mutou misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T3#
Mutou in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Shota is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mutou asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Mutou misses with the ground and pound.
Shota takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Mutou is looking to take a break and control but Shota is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shota wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mutou tries to score with some ground and pound. Shota controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Mutou misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Mutou scoring with punches and elbows.
Mutou in side control, throwing shots but Shota defends.
Mutou is working Shota over with some ground and pound from side control.
Mutou working the head with strikes.
Mutou postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Shota wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The ground and pound from Mutou seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Mutou is working Shota over with some ground and pound from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keiji Mutou showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Mutou keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mutou misses with a series of wild punches.
Shota lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shota misses the jab.
Shota swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mutou ducks under a wild hook from Shota.
Shota jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mutou tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mutou misses the jab.
Shota swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mutou scores with a sloppy right hand. Shota should have avoided that one.
Shota takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shota throws a hook but Mutou blocks it.
Mutou misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shota.
Shota wants to land a leg kick but Mutou is out of range. #T1#
Shota connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shota thows a leg kick but Mutou checks it
and Mutou counters with a stiff right hand.
Mutou fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jab by Shota.
Shota throws a hook but Mutou avoids it easily.
Shota throws a big shot that misses.
Mutou looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shota throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Shota misses with a hook to the body
enabling Mutou to counter with a crisp jab.
Mutou slips under a jab.
Mutou lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mutou scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shota attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shota is looking to wear down Mutou with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mutou misses with a series of wild punches.
Mutou misses with a jab, cross combination. #T2#
Mutou throws a body shot but no joy.
Shota was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shota misses the shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shota lands with a shot to the body.
Shota connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shota tries to score with a low kick but Mutou moves his leg out of the way.
A telegraphed right hand from Shota misses the target.
Mutou throws a right hand that Shota ducks under and follows up with a left that Shota also avoids with ease.
Mutou tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shota defends well and Mutou ends up having to push Shota into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Shota thumps Mutou with a low kick.
Shota throws a solid leg kick but Mutou takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shota.
Mutou looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shota tried to counter with a leg kick but Mutou avoided it.
Shota looks to land a left hand but Mutou moved out of range nicely.
Mutou scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A big right from Mutou misses. #T3#
Shota wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shota throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shota lands with a nice body punch.
Shota scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mutou fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Shota misses with a shot to the body
and Mutou counters with a two punch combo.
Shota lands a nice looking body shot.
Shota lands the left hand.
Mutou misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Adrian Shota has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keiji Mutou.
Mutou takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shota cracks the inside of Mutou's front leg. #CL2#
Mutou closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Shota pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shota looks to score with a jab to the body but Mutou is just out of range.
Shota misses with a looping left.
Shota jabs Mutou to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mutou works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mutou swinging wildly here.
Mutou walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shota uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mutou slips under a jab.
Shota stuffs the takedown.
Shota misses with a lunging right hand
and Mutou counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mutou moves forwards but Shota connects with a nice, crisp jab.

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 Adrian Shota.
I think Shota 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adrian Shota!

Adrian Shota really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that King of Fists logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: CEC 609     
Date:   Aug 22, 2018
#R1#
Thrym avoids the body shot from Shota.
A little feinted left hand from Thrym on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thrym missing with a left hand there. Shota was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Some bone on bone action there as Shota checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Adrian Shota seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shota throws a leg kick but Thrym sees it coming and moves out of range. #CL#
Thrym gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thrym working aggressively here.
Thrym misses with a punch to the body.
Shota lands a hook that snaps the head of Thrym backwards.
Thrym will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Shota up against the cage.
Shota working aggressively here.
Thrym lands a body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Thrym.
Shota takes a shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrym lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shota backwards. #BC#
Thrym breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shota waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thrym.
Thrym is looking to counter with a body kick.
Shota waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thrym.
Good leg kick by Thrym there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Shota misses with a low kick. #T1#
Shota lands a nice looking body shot.
Thrym uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shota.
Nice body punch from Shota.
Shota scores with a hook to the body. Thrym takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shota is looking to chop away at Thrym's legs.
Shota misses with a wild body shot.
Shota works the jab nicely.
Good work by Shota as he checks the leg kick.
Thrym lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A bone on bone clash there as Thrym blocks the leg kick.
Shota needs to keep his hands up - Thrym had a free shot at his head there.
Shota cracks Thrym with an open hand slap.
Shota just misses with a punch to the body.
Thrym looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shota jabs Thrym to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Thrym rushes Shota and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Shota tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thrym's elbow.
A hook to the body from Shota.
Thrym doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2##BC#
Thrym breaks from the clinch.
Shota has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Thrym throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thrym is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thrym throws a poor cross that misses
and Shota counters with a straight right hand.
Thrym checks the leg kick nicely there.
Shota jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A left lands for Shota.
Shota scoring well with a low kick there.
Shota thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shota keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A big right from Shota misses.
Thrym avoids the body shot from Shota.
Shota throws a leg kick but Thrym sees it coming and moves out of range.
Thrym ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thrym was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thrym's corner calls for a 1-2. Thrym obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Shota takes a swing at Thrym's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Shota throws a jab but it's blocked by Thrym.
Shota misses with a shot to the body
and Thrym counters with a stiff right hand.
Shota looks to score with a jab to the body but Thrym is just out of range.
Thrym checks a leg kick nicely.
Shota cracks Thrym with a good jab.
Shota connects with a single shot there.
Shota jabs at Thrym's body.
Thrym uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shota.
Thrym is looking for a counter combo.
Thrym fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shota manages to avoid it.
Shota scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shota throws a shot from downtown. Thrym moves away and avoids it.
Nice shot lands for Thrym.
Shota digs a good hook to Thrym's body.
Shota takes a swing at Thrym's ribcage but misses.
As Shota looks to move away, Thrym throws a big counter combo but Shota just gets out of the way.
Thrym tries to clinch up but Shota circles away and keeps his distance.
Shota with a jab.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shota bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thrym doesn't manage to clinch there - Shota circles away.
Shota lands a nice hook to Thrym's body. Thrym takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thrym uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shota.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Thrym checks a leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Shota. Beautiful body shot.
Thrym slips under a jab.
Thrym avoids the body shot from Shota.
A leg kick checked by Thrym.
Shota throws a looping overhand right but Thrym ducks down to avoid it.
Thrym is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Shota takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thrym looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A jab lands there for Thrym.
Thrym blocks a jab.
Shota is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Thrym rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice combination there by Thrym.
Shota throws a leg kick but Thrym sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adrian Shota dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Thrym throws a jab when Shota was well out of range.
Thrym throws a head kick that half lands.
Thrym tries to land a leg kick but Shota saw it coming and moves away.
Thrym ducks under a wild hook from Shota.
Shota slips under a jab from Thrym.
Thrym scores with a decent looking hook.
Shota fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Thrym checks it well.
Shota misses with a looping right.
Thrym turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shota throws a body shot but no joy.
Thrym is looking for a counter combo.
Sloppy strikes from Thrym. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shota.
Shota digs a good body shot into Thrym's ribs.
Shota throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Thrym on the side of the head.
Thrym fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thrym keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Shota looks to move away, Thrym throws a big counter combo but Shota just gets out of the way.
Shota bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Thrym as he connects with a hook.
Thrym displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shota throws out the jab.
Shota avoids the head kick by Thrym.
Thrym 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.
Thrym tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shota was well out of range. Poor timing from Thrym.
Thrym throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shota swings widly with a right hand
and Shota takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good leg kick by Thrym there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Shota throws a right hand that misses
and Thrym counters with a good low kick that Shota was not able to check.
Shota misses with an uppercut
and Thrym counters with a straight right hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thrym.
Thrym scores with the left hand. Shota knows he should have avoided that one.
Shota throws a body punch but Thrym moves out of range.
Shota throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shota throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thrym counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shota turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shota misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Shota is looking to chop away at Thrym's legs.
Shota tries to work over Thrym's front leg with a kick but Thrym checks it.
Shota scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A telegraphed right hand from Shota misses the target.
Thrym throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thrym looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shota works the jab nicely.
Adrian Shota seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shota misses with a jab to the body
and Thrym counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thrym missing with a left hand there. Shota was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thrym steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shota.
Shota misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Thrym was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Shota misses with a wild body shot.
Thrym was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thrym lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Thrym moves away from the strike by Shota.
Shota lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thrym walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T3#
Shota misses with a left hand
and Thrym counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thrym tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shota is able to avoid easily.
Shota throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thrym ducks under a wild hook from Shota.
Thrym defending well as Shota loads up on a big left hand.
Thrym ducks under a wild hook from Shota.
Thrym tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shota paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thrym throws a body shot but no joy.
Shota throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thrym sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thrym sizes up Shota with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shota loads up on a big right hand but Thrym slips the punch.
Thrym scores with a decent looking hook.
Thrym avoids the body shot from Shota.
Shota takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Thrym misses with a head kick.
Thrym takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T4#
Thrym avoids the body shot from Shota.
Shota tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thrym was well out of range. Poor timing from Shota.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shota. Thrym does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shota takes a swing at Thrym's ribcage but misses.
Thrym throws a wild body kick that Shota sees coming a mile off.
Shota dodges the punch combination from Thrym.
Shota now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Shota just misses with a punch to the body.
Shota throws a shot to the body.
Shota misses the shot to the body.
Shota digs a good hook to Thrym's body.
Thrym swings for the body but Shota moves out of range.
Thrym jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Thrym finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Shota throws a lazy uppercut
and Thrym counters with a left and a right that stings Shota.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rung Thrym dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Shota lands a nice shot to the body.
Thrym throws a leg kick but Shota checks it.
Thrym keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Thrym feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Shota throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thrym ducks under a wild hook from Shota.
Thrym is looking to counter with head kicks.
Shota lands with a shot to the body.
Shota keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Shota throws a jab but it's blocked by Thrym.
Shota just misses with a punch to the body.
Shota looks to throw the jab but Thrym is out of range.
Shota cracks Thrym with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shota lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thrym at a distance.
A jab from Thrym misses.
Thrym throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shota throws a low kick, looking for Thrym's leg but Thrym calmly moves out of range.
A slow jab from Shota misses its intended target. #T1#
Thrym lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thrym looks to land a left hand but Shota moved out of range nicely.
Shota takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Shota's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Thrym throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shota throws a leg kick that is checked
and Thrym counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thrym looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Thrym looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Thrym avoids the body shot from Shota.
Shota fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thrym manages to avoid it.
Thrym is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Shota misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Thrym counters with a nice uppercut.
Shota dips to his left and cracks Thrym with an uppercut!
Shota dodges the punch combination from Thrym.
A countering left hand to the body from Shota misses.
Shota misses with a wild body shot.
Shota throws a sloppy body shot
and Thrym counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thrym waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shota.#T2#
Shota throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shota. Thrym does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thrym lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Thrym tries to close the distance and clinch but Shota swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thrym tests Shota's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A head kick from Thrym lands but Shota takes it in his stride.
Thrym dips to his left and cracks Shota with an uppercut!
A clash of legs there as Thrym blocks the low kick.
Shota looks to land a left hand but Thrym moved out of range nicely.
Thrym throws a hook but Shota blocks it.
Shota tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thrym is looking for a counter combo.
Thrym paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shota throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Thrym was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thrym is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T3#
Thrym is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shota throws a leg kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Thrym misses the target.
Shota will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shota is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thrym.
A nice combination there by Thrym.
Thrym moves out of range as Shota strikes.
Shota swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Thrym closes the distance and pushes Shota back into the cage.
Thrym softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thrym lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Shota breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shota motions for Thrym to come forward. Shota throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thrym waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shota.
Shota lands a nice hook to Thrym's body. Thrym takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shota slips under a jab from Thrym.#T4#
Nice jab there from Thrym.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thrym uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shota.
Thrym takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL#
Thrym drives through and clinches with Shota against the cage.
Thrym struggles to land a body shot inside as Shota controls his hands.
Thrym keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shota's efforts to push away.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Thrym.
Nice body punch from Shota - that landed with a thud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thrym.
Thrym doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Shota manages to break the clinch.
Shota swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thrym throws a head kick but Shota moves out of range.
Shota is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thrym.
Thrym swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Shota looks to throw the jab but Thrym is out of range.
Good leg kick by Shota there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

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 Rung Thrym.
I think Thrym 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rung Thrym!

An out of breath Rung Thrym thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Adrian Shota stepped up to the mic, saying 'Even the best of us have much to learn. My pain is well earned. May all my enemies be so skilled as you.'.

 

Event: CEC 598     
Date:   Jun 29, 2018
#R1#
Fitzsimmons uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shota.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Shota bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shota does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Fitzsimmons motions for Shota to come forward. Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've been informed that Shota has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A slow jab from Shota misses its intended target.
Shota throws a shot from downtown. Fitzsimmons moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Fitzsimmons misses the target.
Fitzsimmons throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fitzsimmons checks a leg kick.
Shota misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fitzsimmons.
Shota stuns Fitzsimmons with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Shota.
Shota jabs at Fitzsimmons's body.
Shota throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shota throws a leg kick but Fitzsimmons sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzsimmons keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fitzsimmons slips a jab from Shota.
Shota pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shota tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fitzsimmons was well out of range. Poor timing from Shota.
Shota fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzsimmons manages to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shota swings for the body but Fitzsimmons moves out of range. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Shota misses the target.
Shota throws out a loose jab but Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fitzsimmons has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Talu's Boxing Club in the buildup to the fight.
Good exchange - Fitzsimmons coming out on top.
Shota thuds a left hand into Fitzsimmons's body.
Shota slips under a jab from Fitzsimmons.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shota! But no joy.
Fitzsimmons throws out a loose jab but Shota uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Shota lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fitzsimmons doesn't seem phased though.
Fitzsimmons moves out of range of the strikes.
Fitzsimmons swings widly with a right hand
and Shota counters with a nice uppercut.
Fitzsimmons stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fitzsimmons looks to throw the jab but Shota is out of range.
Fitzsimmons turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fitzsimmons moves away from the strike by Shota.
Fitzsimmons appears to be looking for a big counter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shota throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Fitzsimmons throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fitzsimmons displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shota throws out the jab.
Fitzsimmons on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shota throws out a leg kick but Fitzsimmons moves out of range and Shota only half commits.
Fitzsimmons swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Shota misses with a hook.
Fitzsimmons was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fitzsimmons staying out of range there.
As Shota backs away, Fitzsimmons returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
Shota takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fitzsimmons chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shota can pounce on him.
Shota moves out of range of the strikes.
Shota lands with a cross.
Shota throws out a loose jab but Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons throwing a counter right hand but Shota manages to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons checks the leg kick.
Fitzsimmons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shota was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzsimmons.
Shota throws out a counter right but Fitzsimmons avoids it with no problem.
Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shota.
Fitzsimmons lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Shota misses the jab.
Fitzsimmons throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shota sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shota misses with a straight left.
Fitzsimmons stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fitzsimmons misses with a straight left.
Fitzsimmons ducks under a wild hook from Shota.
Shota fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzsimmons manages to avoid it.
Shota takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fitzsimmons throws out a leg kick but Shota moves out of range and Fitzsimmons only half commits.
Fitzsimmons avoids the body shot from Shota.
Shota moves out of range of the strikes.
Shota misses with a straight left. #T3#
Shota avoids the head kick by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shota throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fitzsimmons lands with a right hand.
Shota throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shota looks to throw the jab but Fitzsimmons is out of range.
Shota throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shota throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fitzsimmons sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fitzsimmons has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shota.
Shota connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A telegraphed right hand from Fitzsimmons misses the target.
Decent striking displayed by Fitzsimmons there.
Shota misses with a looping right.
Shota scores with a shot to the body.
Shota swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fitzsimmons counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good leg kick by Shota there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Shota takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fitzsimmons takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shota.
Fitzsimmons on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shota fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fitzsimmons.
Shota lands a jab to the nose.
Shota misses with a hook. Fitzsimmons ducked under it nicely.
Fitzsimmons scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shota uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fitzsimmons.
Shota sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Fitzsimmons uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shota.
Shota swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fitzsimmons counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shota thinking.
Shota throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fitzsimmons stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shota.
Fitzsimmons throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fitzsimmons blocks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shota tries to close the distance and clinch but Fitzsimmons swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A swing and a miss from Fitzsimmons.
Shota misses with an uppercut
and Fitzsimmons counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fitzsimmons scores with a head kick.
Fitzsimmons lands with an overhand left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Adrian Shota will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A swing and a miss from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons avoids the body shot from Shota.
Shota ducks under a wild hook from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws a good cross that connects.
Fitzsimmons dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzsimmons tries a low kick but Shota avoids it.
Shota avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fitzsimmons throws a nice head kick!
Adrian Shota seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fitzsimmons 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 Shota has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shota and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fitzsimmons scores with a sloppy right hand. Shota should have avoided that one.
Good shot there by Fitzsimmons.
Shota misses with a leg kick.
Shota with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fitzsimmons throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shota swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jim Fitzsimmons is winning the standup battle so far.
Shota misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fitzsimmons.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzsimmons slips a jab from Shota.
Shota misses with a looping left.
Shota fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzsimmons manages to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1#
Shota lands with a shot to the body.
Shota throws a jab when Fitzsimmons was well out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shota darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Shota steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fitzsimmons.
Shota chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fitzsimmons looks to throw the jab but Shota is out of range.
Fitzsimmons throws a looping overhand right but Shota ducks down to avoid it.
Shota throws the left hand but Fitzsimmons avoids the punch easily.
Fitzsimmons ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shota looks to score with a jab to the body but Fitzsimmons is just out of range.
Fitzsimmons misses the jab.
Fitzsimmons lands a really nice looking cross but Shota seems unphased.
Fitzsimmons moves out of range as Shota strikes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fitzsimmons throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shota walks into a jab.
Shota is looking to score with low kicks.
Shota looks to throw the jab but Fitzsimmons is out of range.
As Shota tries to get set, Fitzsimmons tries to push him back and clinch up but Shota manages to avoid the attempt.
Fitzsimmons takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fitzsimmons throws an overhand right that lands on Shota's shoulder, as Shota tries to avoid the shot.
Jab from Fitzsimmons.#T2#
Shota checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The fighters circling - Fitzsimmons throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fitzsimmons checks a leg kick nicely.
Fitzsimmons tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Shota manages to circle out of the way.
Fitzsimmons defending well as Shota loads up on a big left hand.
Shota lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fitzsimmons connects with a solid leg kick.
Shota scores with a hook.
Fitzsimmons takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice uppercut there from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice uppercut there from Shota.
Shota chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shota scores with a jab.
Shota ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fitzsimmons moves away.
Fitzsimmons tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shota has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shota throws a right hand that misses
and Fitzsimmons counters with a nice leg kick.
Jab by Fitzsimmons.
Shota throws a body punch but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fitzsimmons ducks under a wild hook from Shota.
Fitzsimmons ducks under a wild hook from Shota.#T3#
Shota misses with a body punch
and Fitzsimmons counters with a right hand to the body.
Fitzsimmons lands a jab to the nose.
Fitzsimmons on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shota. Shota obviously looking to wear him down.
Shota looks to throw the jab but Fitzsimmons is out of range.
Shota tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fitzsimmons is able to avoid easily.
Shota changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzsimmons scores with a hook to the body. Shota takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shota uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fitzsimmons connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fitzsimmons has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shota finds it's way round the side to connect with Fitzsimmons's head.
Fitzsimmons misses with a straight right.
A jab from Fitzsimmons misses.
Nice cross by Shota.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzsimmons throws a good cross that connects.
Fitzsimmons misses the jab.
Shota slips under a jab from Fitzsimmons.
Nice shot lands for Fitzsimmons.
Nice defenses there by Shota.#T4#
Fitzsimmons takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shota misses with a wild body shot.
Fitzsimmons swings widly with a right hand
and Shota counters with a right hand to the body.
Shota closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Shota jabs at Fitzsimmons's body.
Fitzsimmons throws out a loose jab but Shota uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shota swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fitzsimmons takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shota lands a jab to Fitzsimmons's midsection.
Fitzsimmons lands with a nice body punch.
Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shota.
A jab from Fitzsimmons misses.
Shota swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzsimmons lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shota moves out of range as Fitzsimmons strikes.
Shota swings for the body but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fitzsimmons throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shota looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jim Fitzsimmons will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Shota tried to score with a low kick but Fitzsimmons checks it.
Fitzsimmons throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shota just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Shota misses.
Shota's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fitzsimmons connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shota scrambles back to his feet.
Fitzsimmons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shota.
Fitzsimmons thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shota connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shota moves out of range of the body kick.
Shota looks to score with a jab to the body but Fitzsimmons is just out of range.
Shota just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice cross by Shota.
Shota looks to throw the jab but Fitzsimmons is out of range.
Fitzsimmons is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Shota misses its intended target.
Shota takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fitzsimmons throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fitzsimmons keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shota.
A slow jab from Fitzsimmons misses its intended target.
Shota throws the left hand but Fitzsimmons avoids the punch easily.
Shota throws the left hand but Fitzsimmons avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut. Shota saw that one coming.
A jab from Fitzsimmons misses.
Fitzsimmons defending well as Shota loads up on a big left hand.
That kick from Fitzsimmons tenderised Shota's leg. Shota is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fitzsimmons pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shota throws a big shot that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shota throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fitzsimmons sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fitzsimmons swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fitzsimmons avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A good leg kick by Shota.
Shota throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot.
Fitzsimmons swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Shota swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shota walks into a stiff left hand from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons tests Shota's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Fitzsimmons misses with a straight left.
Shota appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fitzsimmons checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fitzsimmons sizes up Shota with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzsimmons throws a shot to the body.
Fitzsimmons scores with a jab. Shota acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A jab from Fitzsimmons does it's job there.
Shota lands with a nice body punch.
Fitzsimmons misses with a straight left.
Shota throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fitzsimmons counters with a nice uppercut.
Fitzsimmons missing with a left hand there. Shota was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Shota.
Shota swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fitzsimmons gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Shota lands with an overhand left.
Shota throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shota moves away from the strike by Fitzsimmons.
Shota scores with a punch to the head.#T3#
Fitzsimmons takes one to the chin there.
Shota throws the left hand but Fitzsimmons avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Fitzsimmons.
Shota stuns Fitzsimmons with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Fitzsimmons.
Nice defenses there by Fitzsimmons.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fitzsimmons checks a leg kick.
Fitzsimmons drops his hands momentarily and Shota takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Shota throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fitzsimmons swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fitzsimmons throws a body kick that misses.
Fitzsimmons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shota.
Shota takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shota scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fitzsimmons in his tracks.
Shota misses with a looping left.
Shota throws out a loose jab but Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shota lands a head shot.
Fitzsimmons missing with a left hand there. Shota was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shota keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T4#
Fitzsimmons missing with a left hand there. Shota was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shota throws a lazy right hand but Fitzsimmons sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shota swings for the body but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons throws a shot from downtown. Shota moves away and avoids it.
Shota slips under a jab.
Shota misses with a leg kick.
Shota motions for Fitzsimmons to come forward. Shota throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fitzsimmons fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shota has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shota scores with a punch to the head.
Fitzsimmons throws a looping overhand right but Shota ducks down to avoid it.
Shota slips under a jab from Fitzsimmons.
Shota moves out of range as Fitzsimmons strikes.
Shota avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fitzsimmons checks a low kick from Shota.
Shota uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fitzsimmons.
Shota throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Shota misses the target.
Fitzsimmons staying out of range there.
Fitzsimmons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shota.

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 Jim Fitzsimmons.
Well Fitzsimmons 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Fitzsimmons!

After the fight, Jim Fitzsimmons was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
In defeat, Adrian Shota stepped up to the mic, saying 'Even the best of us have much to learn. My pain is well earned. May all my enemies be so skilled as you.'.

 

Event: CEC 593     
Date:   Jun 06, 2018
#R1#
Shota scores with a leg kick.
Shota misses with a low kick.
Blaster lands a leg kick that knocks Shota off balance momentarily.
We've been informed that Shota has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Blaster looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shota throws a lazy right hand but Blaster sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shota jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blaster circles away from the clinch attempt
and Blaster counters with an inside leg kick.
Blaster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shota throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blaster throws the kick towards the body but Shota avoids it.
Master Blaster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shota waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blaster.
Shota lands with a nice body punch.
A big right from Blaster misses.
Blaster swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shota.
Shota throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Blaster digs a good hook to Shota's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Blaster - that will leave a mark! #T1#
Shota moves out of range of the body kick from Blaster.
Shota tries to score with a low kick but Blaster moves his leg out of the way.
Shota looks to land a left hand but Blaster moved out of range nicely.
Blaster with a nice cross.
Blaster cracks the inside of Shota's front leg.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Blaster - that will leave a mark!
Shota throws a body punch but Blaster moves out of range.
Blaster checks the leg kick nicely there.
Shota throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Blaster misses with a jab to the body
and Shota counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Master Blaster has been cut.
Shota just misses with a punch to the body.
Blaster looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Jab from Blaster.
Blaster throws a quick inside leg kick.
Blaster throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Blaster - that will leave a mark!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blaster defending well as Shota loads up on a big left hand.
Blaster feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Blaster keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shota.#T2#
Blaster throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shota misses with a shot to the body
and Blaster counters with a solid body kick.
Blaster throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shota uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blaster.
Shota appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Shota loads up on a big right hand but Blaster slips the punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Blaster.
Blaster jabs at Shota's body.
Blaster scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Blaster.
Shota looks winded!
Blaster moves out of range as Shota strikes.
Shota misses with a low kick.
Shota throws a shot from downtown. Blaster moves away and avoids it.
Blaster connects with a nice looking jab.
Shota looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A solid leg kick lands there for Blaster.
Blaster dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shota. That did some damage!
Blaster tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
A big right from Shota misses.
Blaster throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Shota fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blaster manages to avoid it.
Shota moves forwards but Blaster connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Good leg kick by Blaster there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Blaster connects with a high kick.
Shota throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blaster sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shota throws a leg kick that is checked
and Blaster counters with a nice body shot.
Shota takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Blaster feints and then cracks Shota's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shota down.
Shota has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Blaster.
Shota tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shota throws a lazy uppercut
and Blaster counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blaster lands a really nice looking cross but Shota seems unphased.
Blaster defending well as Shota loads up on a big left hand.
A slapping body kick lands there for Blaster.
Blaster lands a head shot.#T4#
A decent looking cross lands there for Blaster.
A jab from Blaster does it's job there.
Blaster connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shota on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Blaster. Blaster obviously looking to wear him down.
Blaster scores with a sloppy right hand. Shota should have avoided that one.
Shota misses with a hook
and Blaster counters with a nice low kick that buckles Shota's knee momentarily.
Shota pivots, looking for a leg kick but Blaster is out of range and Shota settles back down.
Blaster scores with a shot to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Blaster!
Shota avoids the head kick by Blaster.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Blaster, as that shot connected.
Shota misses with a lunging right hand
and Blaster makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blaster throws a push kick but Shota slaps the foot to one side.
Shota throws a hook but Blaster avoids it easily.
Blaster feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shota's calf.
Shota is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Master Blaster dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Master Blaster's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Blaster lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shota's sensitive parts.
Shota on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Blaster misses with a kick to the body.
Shota's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Blaster connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shota scrambles back to his feet.
Shota misses with a left hand
and Blaster counters with a nice low kick that buckles Shota's knee momentarily.
Shota pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blaster feints and then cracks Shota's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shota down.
Blaster keeps Shota at a distance using the push kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Blaster!
Blaster is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shota can do to turn this around?
A jab from Shota misses.
Shota walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Blaster 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.
Blaster throws a combination. Shota tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shota tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blaster was well out of range. Poor timing from Shota.
Shota is breathing heavily.
Blaster looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Shota might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Blaster has got the better of the exchanges.
Shota takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shota sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Blaster bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Blaster lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shota walks into a jab.
Blaster lands with a nice body kick.
Blaster scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shota in his tracks.
Blaster fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shota has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Blaster misses with a body kick.
Shota is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Blaster with a body shot.
Blaster lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shota's sensitive parts. #CL#
Blaster clinches up with Shota and pushes him back against the cage.
Shota's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Blaster tries a body shot but Shota blocks it.
Blaster gets through Shota's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shota misses with a punch to the body.
Shota struggles to land a body shot inside as Blaster controls his hands.
Shota struggles to land a body shot inside as Blaster controls his hands.
Blaster tries to throw a body punch but Shota avoids it by throwing Blaster back against the cage.
Shota misses with the head strike.
Shota tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shota lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Blaster.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blaster prevents a body shot from Shota.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blaster. #BC#
Blaster manages to break the clinch.
Blaster takes one to the side of the head.
Shota throws a leg kick that is checked
and Blaster makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Shota really felt that one!
Shota finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Donk. Blaster catches Shota right on the button with a cross.
Shota lands a head shot.
Blaster lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shota's sensitive parts.
Shota checks the leg kick nicely there.
Shota looks to throw the jab but Blaster is out of range.
Blaster lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shota throws a leg kick that is checked#CL#
and Blaster counters by moving into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Blaster.
A short right from Blaster on the inside.
Blaster misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blaster. #BC#
Blaster pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Blaster tries to work over Shota's front leg with a kick but Shota checks it.
Shota throws out a counter right but Blaster avoids it with no problem.
Shota sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Danga de danga de dang - Blaster scores with a four punch combination!
Shota stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Blaster.
Blaster throws a body kick that misses.
Blaster throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Blaster.
A shot to the liver by Blaster. Beautiful body shot.
Blaster lands with a slapping head kick.
Blaster throws a head kick but Shota moves out of range.
Shota tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blaster was well out of range. Poor timing from Shota.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blaster bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Blaster lands with a kick to the ribs.
Blaster connects with the punch.
Both fighters circling a little - Blaster finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T4#
A decent looking cross lands there for Blaster.
Blaster lands a jab to the nose.#ROC#
Shota is rocked!
Blaster uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shota.
Blaster lands a lovely overhand right.
Blaster with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A left lands for Blaster.
Shota is still on wobbly legs! Can Blaster finish him?#KD#
Blaster feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Shota sprawling to the canvas! Shota rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Blaster finish him?!
Blaster avoids the body shot from Shota.
Look low, kick high! Blaster uses the oldest trick in the book to send Shota tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Blaster is absolutely delighted - when Shota wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Master Blaster!
After the big win, Master Blaster made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Spartan Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Adrian Shota spoke after the fight, saying 'Even the best of us have much to learn. My pain is well earned. May all my enemies be so skilled as you.'.

 

Event: CEC 582     
Date:   Apr 18, 2018
#R1#
Mutou shoots in and drives through. Shota sprawls well.
Mutou slips under a jab from Shota.
Mutou misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shota.
Mutou changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shota tries to avoid it but Mutou manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shota to the ground. Shota escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Mutou gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Mutou manages to pull guard.
Mutou pulls Shota in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shota is looking to stand up but Mutou won't let him.
Shota preventing the sweep.
Shota must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shota trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mutou's guard.
Mutou seems keen to control Shota's posture.
Shota really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mutou. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mutou wants to sweep here but Shota controlling him for the moment. #T1##SU2#
Shota stands up from Mutou's guard - Shota perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD#
Mutou shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Shota blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mutou.
Shota taking some punishment here, with Mutou in his half guard.
Mutou is trying to control the action in half guard but Shota is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Mutou.
Mutou throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Shota is trying to stand back up but Mutou is controlling him #T2#
Mutou thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shota's head.
Mutou is trying to control the action in half guard but Shota is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shota blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mutou.
Shota avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mutou.
Mutou missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ground and pound from Mutou.
Shota told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Mutou is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Shota wants to get back to his feet.
Shota is staying active underneath Mutou, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mutou missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Mutou wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shota keeps working.
Shota wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mutou displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mutou has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shota.
Mutou bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD#
Mutou shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mutou looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mutou prevents Shota from getting back to his feet.
Mutou is working Shota over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Shota is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mutou is controlling him. #T4#
Mutou trying to control but Shota is working from the bottom.
Mutou pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shota is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mutou wants to control from the top but Shota keeps moving.
Mutou is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Holding Cell that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Mutou throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shota works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mutou throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mutou stops Shota from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mutou connects with a crisp jab.
Shota comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Mutou darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keiji Mutou dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Shota throws out a loose jab but Mutou uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shota lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Shota swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mutou feinted with a counter takedown.
Shota takes a swing at Mutou's ribcage but misses.
Shota tries to move into range but Mutou moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mutou lands with a good body shot.
Shota takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice straight punches there by Shota. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shota.
Mutou is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shota can do to turn this around?
Mutou shoots in but Shota avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Shota throws a low kick but Mutou moves out of range easily.
Shota looks to score with a jab to the body but Mutou is just out of range.#CL#
Shota gets tackled into the cage by Mutou. Mutou maintains the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shota.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shota prevents a body shot from Mutou.
Shota can't find room to land a body shot as Mutou controls the action.
Shota misses with a punch on the inside.
Mutou misses with some punches.
Shota lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mutou backwards. #T1#
Good body shot from Shota.
Shota stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#TD#
Mutou ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mutou no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SU2#
Shota stands up from Mutou's guard - Shota perhaps looking for a knockout. #KD2#
Shota lands a big right hand that sends Mutou crashing to the mat! Shota stays standing though and waves Mutou back to his feet!#ROC2#
Mutou is rocked!
Mutou switches off momentarily and Shota cracks him with a monster right hand! Mutou topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Shota dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Shota!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adrian Shota!
Adrian Shota really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that King of Fists logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: CEC 573     
Date:   Mar 07, 2018
#R1#
Shota throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burns sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shota is looking to clinch.
Burns thumps Shota with a low kick.
Burns takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Shota takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shota looks to land a left hand but Burns moved out of range nicely.
Burns bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Some bone on bone action there as Burns checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Shota fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Burns looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shota moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Shota.
Burns checks a leg kick nicely.
Shota keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice body punch from Shota.
Burns ducks right into an uppercut from Shota.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shota misses with an uppercut
and Burns counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Burns slips under a jab.
Shota ducks under a wild hook from Burns.
Shota throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Burns misses with a hook. Shota ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Burns on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shota. Shota obviously looking to wear him down.
Burns swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shota counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Burns thinking.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shota, right into the meat.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shota.
Shota catches Burns with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Shota throws the left hand but Burns avoids the punch easily.
Shota is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burns.
A jab lands there for Shota.
Shota lands a right hook to the body.
Shota scores with a hook.
Burns checks a leg kick.
Burns swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Shota has closed the distance and engaged Burns in a clinch.
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!
Burns prevents a body shot from Shota.
Burns misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Burns.
Burns tries to work over Shota's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Burns can't find room to land a body shot as Shota controls the action.
Shota can't find room to land a body shot as Burns controls the action. #T2#
Burns softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Burns lands a shot to the body.
Burns swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Shota on the inside.
Shota misses with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Shota's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A shot in the inside from Shota.
A short right from Burns on the inside.
Shota can't find room to land a body shot as Burns controls the action.
Shota misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Burns working aggressively here.
Shota misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shota lands a shoulder strike.
Burns throws a punch but it's blocked by Shota.
Shota misses with a hook from the clinch.
Burns tries a body shot but Shota blocks it.
Burns struggles to land a body shot inside as Shota controls his hands.
Burns scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shota misses with a punch on the inside.
Shota has a couple of punches blocked by Burns.
Shota scores with a nice hook to the head.
Burns working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shota swings wildly with an uppercut but Burns uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Burns working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shota lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shota takes a shot to the head.
Shota blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Burns misses with a hook to the ribs.
Burns lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shota misses with a hook from the clinch.
Burns scores with a shoulder strike.
Shota tries to work over Burns's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shota misses with a punch to the body.
Shota can't find room to land a body shot as Burns controls the action.
Shota misses with the head strike.
Burns lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Burns fails to land.
Burns tries to work over Shota's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Burns tries to throw a body punch but Shota avoids it by throwing Burns back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Burns fails to land.
Burns lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shota presses Burns against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shota misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shota lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Burns or not.
Shota misses with some punches. #T4#
Burns misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Shota scores with a nice short uppercut.
Burns works on Shota's body with a couple of short punches.
Shota tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Shota - that landed with a thud.
Shota throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Burnss head.
Shota blocks a body shot from Burns.
Still in the clinch, Shota scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Burns.
Shota misses with a body punch.
Shota swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shota lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Burns.
Shota lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Burns digs a right hand underneath Shota's ribcage. Shota let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Burns blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burns throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shota scores with a nice hook to the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shota.
Burns prevents a body shot from Shota.
Shota swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adrian Shota dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Burns throws a body shot but no joy.
Good standup being displayed there by Shota as he connects with a hook.
Shota misses with a straight left.
Burns looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Shota misses.
Burns lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shota scores with the left hand. Burns knows he should have avoided that one.
Burns walks into a jab.
Shota throws a body punch but Burns moves out of range.
Shota connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Burns pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Adrian Shota is winning the standup battle so far.
Burns misses with a wild body shot.
Nice body punch from Burns.
Burns misses with an uppercut.
Shota looks to score with a jab to the body but Burns is just out of range.
Adrian Shota seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shota takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shota motions for Burns to come forward. Shota throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shota fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Burns.
Shota tries to land a leg kick but Burns saw it coming and moves away. #T1#
Burns needs to keep his hands up - Shota had a free shot at his head there.
Burns throws the left hand but Shota avoids the punch easily.
Burns misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shota.
Nice body punch from Shota.
Shota avoids the body shot from Burns.
Shota takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shota misses with a hook.
Burns darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shota. Burns does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burns misses with a looping left.
Burns shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A counter left hand to the body from Shota misses its target.
Burns throws a hook to the side of Shota's head but Shota sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shota is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Shota moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Burns.
Burns ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shota tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Burns manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shota avoids the body shot from Burns. #T2#
Shota throws a looping overhand right but Burns ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shota loads up on a big right hand but Burns slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Burns on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shota just misses with a punch to the body.
Shota throws a solid leg kick but Burns takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shota.
Burns moves out of range as Shota strikes.
Burns connects with a nice looking jab.
Burns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shota was well out of range. Poor timing from Burns.
Burns swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shota misses with a straight left.
Shota with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shota ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shota throws a shot from downtown. Burns moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Shota misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Shota.
A bone on bone clash there as Burns blocks the leg kick.
Shota looks to land a right hand but Burns moved out of range.
Burns throws a hook to the side of Shota's head but Shota sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Burns looks to score with a jab to the body but Shota is just out of range.
A lazy left from Burns finds it's target.
Shota bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burns bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burns throws a body shot but no joy.
Shota slips a straight right by Burns.
Burns throws a body kick that misses.
Shota just misses with a punch to the body.
Shota lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shota tries to clinch there but Burns circles away.
Shota tries to close the distance and clinch up but Burns swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Burns looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Burns checks a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shota. That's going to slow Burns down.
Burns misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shota.
Shota misses with a hook.
Shota connects with a body shot that sends Burns's belly button to the back.
Shota connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T4#
Shota lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shota uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shota misses the shot to the body.
A nice side step and Burns releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Burns lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shota's sensitive parts.
Burns throws a body kick that misses.
A big left from Shota misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Burns misses.
Shota takes a swing at Burns's ribcage but misses.
Burns slips a straight right by Shota.
Shota throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shota wants to clinch.
Burns let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Shota connects with the punch.
Shota with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Burns looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Adrian Shota will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Shota scores with a shot to the body.
Burns on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Shota tries to work over Burns's front leg with a kick but Burns checks it.
Shota lands a slapping body shot.
Shota is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Burns can do to turn this around?
That kick from Shota tenderised Burns's leg. Burns is trying to keep his angry face on.
Burns ducks under a wild hook from Shota.
Shota misses with a hook
and Burns counters with a nice body shot.
Burns misses with a looping left.
Shota swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Burns looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shota uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burns.
Burns moves out of range as Shota strikes.
Burns connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shota momentarily.
Shota dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Burns. That did some damage!
Shota throws a looping overhand right but Burns ducks down to avoid it.
Shota missing with a left hand there. Burns was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shota gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Burns.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good work by Burns as he checks the leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shota. Burns does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Burns scores with a jab to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Burns.
Burns gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A shot to the liver by Shota. Beautiful body shot.
Burns's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shota misses with an uppercut. Burns saw that one coming.
Shota jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shota stuns Burns with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Burns throws a hook but Shota blocks it.
Shota loads up on a big right hand but Burns slips the punch.
Burns lands a jab to the nose.
Shota tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burns was well out of range. Poor timing from Shota.
Burns lands a jab.
Shota throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Burns! But no joy.
Burns looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burns waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shota.
Shota connects with a nice looking jab.
Connor Mac Burns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Burns misses with a kick to the body.
Burns misses with a hook. Shota ducked under it nicely.
Burns lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Shota feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Burnss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Shota lands a really nice looking cross but Burns seems unphased.
Nice uppercut lands for Burns. That snapped Shota's head back.
A jab from Shota misses.
Burns looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shota misses with a left hand
and Burns connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shota misses with a low kick.
Shota stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Burns drops his hands momentarily and Shota takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Shota listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Shota missing with a left hand there. Burns was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shota cracks Burns with a good jab.
Shota scores with a crisp jab that stopped Burns in his tracks.
Shota throws a right hand that misses
and Burns counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#KD2#
Burns lands a big shot that drops Shota! Can he finish him? #T3#
Burns slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Burns creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Shota sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Shota parries the strikes from Burns easily there. Burns is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Shota to escape.
Burns is putting a hurting on Shota here, landing some big shots from side control.
The strikes coming from Burns are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Shota takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Shota wants to get back to his feet.
Shota 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.#SUB2#
Burns working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Burns throws an elbow but Shota slips to the side and avoids it well.#T4##SUB2#
Burns is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Shota is trying to escape and Burns transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Shota is forced to tap! Nice work there by Burns! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Connor Mac Burns!
Connor Mac Burns decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Adrian Shota was interviewed post fight and said 'Even the best of us have much to learn. My pain is well earned. May all my enemies be so skilled as you.'.

 

Event: CEC 566     
Date:   Jan 31, 2018
#R1#
Laloosh looks to land a left hand but Shota moved out of range nicely.
Laloosh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shota.
Laloosh thuds his right hand into Shota's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Laloosh throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Laloosh has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Shota throws a nice inside leg kick.
Laloosh connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL2#
Laloosh clinches with his opponent.
Shota struggles to land a body shot inside as Laloosh controls his hands.
Laloosh jumps guard but Shota turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Laloosh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Laloosh breaks the clinch.
Laloosh slips a jab from Shota.
Shota throws a leg kick that misses.
Shota misses with a wild body shot.
Laloosh checks a leg kick nicely.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shota makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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!#TD2#
Laloosh jumps into guard, dragging Shota to the mat.
Shota wants to get up but he can't break Laloosh's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Shota might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1##SU#
Shota gets to his feet. Laloosh looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Laloosh ducks right into an uppercut from Shota.
Laloosh tries to close the distance and clinch but Shota swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Laloosh smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Laloosh.
Shota fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Laloosh is out of range.
Shota has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.#CL2#
Laloosh moves into the clinch.
Shota lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Laloosh backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Laloosh.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shota. #TD2#
Laloosh pulls guard effortlessly.
Shota wants to stand but Laloosh is controlling his posture from full guard.
Shota stops Laloosh from standing up. #T2#
Shota wants to stand and escape but instead Laloosh has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Laloosh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laloosh prevents Shota from getting back to his feet.
Laloosh postures up in Shota's guard and throws a big left but Shota blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shota is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Shota utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Laloosh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Laloosh postures up in Shota's guard and throws a big left but Shota blocks it.
Shota wants to stand up but Laloosh is controlling him. #T3#
Laloosh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SU2#
Laloosh gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Laloosh tries to clinch up but Shota circles away and keeps his distance.
Shota swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shota moves out of range as Laloosh throws a body kick.
Nice shot lands for Shota.
Laloosh takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A swing and a miss from Shota.
Laloosh tries to move into range but Shota moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shota throws a jab when Laloosh was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shota. Laloosh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Laloosh works over Shota's head and body with a nice combination.
Laloosh takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Good shot there by Shota.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laloosh throws a low kick, looking for Shota's leg but Shota calmly moves out of range.
Shota throws a leg kick
and Laloosh counters with a leg kick.
Laloosh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Shota misses with a low kick as Laloosh jumps back.
Shota lands a jab to Laloosh's midsection.
Shota keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Laloosh throws the kick towards the body but Shota avoids it.
Laloosh doesn't manage to clinch there - Shota circles away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Laloosh 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 Shota has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shota and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Shota misses with a hook.
Shota throws a body shot but no joy.
Laloosh on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shota throws a body shot but no joy.
Laloosh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shota swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Shota clinches up with Laloosh and pushes him back against the cage.
Shota misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Shota. #TD2#
Shota is fighting off a takedown attempt but Laloosh is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Shota to the mat. Shota regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Shota manages to escape and get back to his feet. #CL2#
Laloosh instigates a clinch.
A short right from Shota.
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 Adrian Shota will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Laloosh fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shota, pushing him back against the cage.
Shota misses with a punch to the body.
Laloosh prevents a body shot from Shota.
Laloosh lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shota.
Laloosh jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shota walks away with a smile on his face. Laloosh gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Shota throws a looping overhand right but Laloosh ducks down to avoid it.
Shota jabs at Laloosh's body.
Laloosh avoids the body shot from Shota.
Laloosh is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shota throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shota throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shota fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laloosh manages to avoid it.
Adrian Shota seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shota connects with a body shot.
Laloosh is looking to clinch. #CL#
Shota has taken the fight to the clinch.
Laloosh lands a body punch in the clinch.
Laloosh tries a body shot but Shota blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shota doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Shota can't find room to land a body shot as Laloosh controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Laloosh.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Laloosh.
Laloosh blocks an uppercut.
Shota misses with the head strike.
Laloosh controlling the action here for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shota.
Shota tries a body shot but Laloosh blocks it.
Laloosh lands a nice uppercut.
Shota tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Laloosh's elbow.
A body shot lands from Shota.
Laloosh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shota throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Laloosh on the inside.
Shota is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Laloosh is defending well for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Laloosh.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Laloosh.
Shota can't find room to land a body shot as Laloosh controls the action. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Laloosh fails to land.
Shota misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Laloosh manages to pull guard.
Shota has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Laloosh is proving hard to escape from. #SU#
Shota gets to his feet - Laloosh follows without any prompting.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shota stuns Laloosh with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shota uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice uppercut there from Shota.
Laloosh misses with an uppercut. Shota saw that one coming.
Shota motions for Laloosh to come forward. Shota throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shota throws a predictable looking body shot
and Laloosh counters with a slapping leg kick.
Shota jabs Laloosh right on the nose. Laloosh blinks but takes it well.
Adrian Shota is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice shot lands for Shota.
A looping hook to the body misses from Laloosh. Shota does a little dance to reset his feet.
Laloosh thuds a left hand into Shota's body.
Shota thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Laloosh with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shota swats away the attempt to clinch by Laloosh.
Shota tests Laloosh's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shota looks to score with a jab to the body but Laloosh is just out of range.
Shota connects with a body shot.
Shota misses with a wild body shot.
Shota swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shota scores with a jab to the head.
Laloosh throws a good cross that connects.
Laloosh looks to land a body kick but Shota moved away.
Laloosh lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shota at a distance.
Laloosh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shota.
Shota finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The crowd cheers as Shota lands an impressive looking overhand right. Laloosh doesn't seem phased though.
Laloosh misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T4#
Laloosh's corner calls for a 1-2. Laloosh obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laloosh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shota tries to close the distance and clinch up but Laloosh swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shota has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Laloosh.#CL2#
Laloosh moves into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shota.
Shota fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Laloosh lands a hook to the side of the head.
Laloosh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Laloosh tries a body shot but Shota blocks it.
Laloosh has had enough of the clinch but Shota keeps him there for the moment.
Laloosh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Laloosh.
Shota blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shota tries to work over Laloosh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shota tries a body shot but Laloosh blocks it.
Shota tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Adrian Shota will probably get the nod.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Shota looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Laloosh appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Laloosh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shota throws out the jab.
Laloosh throws out a powerful jab.
Shota moves out of range of the leg kick from Laloosh.
Laloosh moves out of range as Shota strikes.
Laloosh changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Laloosh misses with an uppercut. Shota saw that one coming.
Shota was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Laloosh is looking to clinch.
Laloosh tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Shota counter with a right hand.
Laloosh tries to clinch there but Shota circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Shota on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laloosh misses with a low kick.
Shota drops his hands momentarily and Laloosh takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Laloosh throws a body shot but no joy.
Shota scores with a shot to the body.
Shota tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laloosh was well out of range. Poor timing from Shota.
Shota swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T1#
Laloosh fails with an attempt to clinch.
A big left from Shota misses.
Laloosh is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Laloosh.#CL2#
Shota gets tackled into the cage by Laloosh. Laloosh maintains the clinch.
Shota misses with a punch to the body.
Laloosh can't find room to land a body shot as Shota controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Laloosh scores with a nice short uppercut.
Laloosh blocks an uppercut.
Shota tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Laloosh's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Laloosh scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shota prevents a takedown attempt there.
Shota working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shota can't find room to land a body shot as Laloosh controls the action.
Shota blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Laloosh blocking some punches.
Shota cracks Laloosh with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Laloosh breaks the clinch.
Laloosh wants to clinch.
Nuke Laloosh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Shota misses with a straight left.
Laloosh slips under a jab from Shota.
Shota scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Laloosh doesn't seem bothered though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shota swings for the body but Laloosh moves out of range.
A jab from Shota misses.
Laloosh loads up on a big right hand but Shota slips the punch.
Shota throws a body shot but no joy.
Shota cracks Laloosh with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Laloosh moves in looking to clinch but Shota pushes him off.
Shota tried to counter with a leg kick but Laloosh avoided it.
Shota feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lalooshs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A slow jab from Shota misses its intended target.
Shota feints and then cracks Laloosh's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Laloosh down.
Shota misses with a looping left.
Laloosh defending well as Shota loads up on a big left hand.
Laloosh looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab lands there for Laloosh.#T3##CL2#
Laloosh rushes Shota and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Shota blocks a body shot from Laloosh.
Laloosh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Laloosh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shota tries to work over Laloosh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shota tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Shota.
Shota tries a knee to the head but Laloosh blocks it.
Nuke Laloosh seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Laloosh scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Laloosh scores with a nice short uppercut.
Laloosh gets through Shota's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Laloosh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Laloosh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shota bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Laloosh's head backwards.
Shota defending well as Laloosh loads up on a big left hand.
Shota throwing a counter right hand but Laloosh manages to avoid it.
Laloosh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shota uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laloosh.
Laloosh takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T4#
Laloosh attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shota cracks Laloosh with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Laloosh fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Laloosh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shota throws out the jab.
Shota connects with a body shot that sends Laloosh's belly button to the back.
Shota pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice side step and Laloosh releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Shota scores with a jab.
Laloosh moves to clinch but Shota breaks away
and Shota counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shota slips a straight right by Laloosh.
Adrian Shota is winning the standup battle so far.
Shota connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Laloosh's hands.#CL2#
Laloosh moves into the clinch.
Laloosh softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shota tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Laloosh tries to throw a body punch but Shota avoids it by throwing Laloosh back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Laloosh.

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 Adrian Shota.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shota, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Adrian Shota!

A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Adrian Shota made sure he mentioned King of Fists, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: CEC 562     
Date:   Jan 03, 2018
#R1#
Shota ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carr moves away.
Carr misses with a double jab.
Shota lands a body shot.
Shota uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carr.
Shota ducks under a wild hook from Carr.
Carr connects with a body shot that sends Shota's belly button to the back.
Carr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Carr throws a head kick that misses.
Shota throws a body punch but Carr moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Shota.
Some bone on bone action there as Carr checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Shota fails in his attempt to clinch.
Adrian Shota seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carr is looking to chop away at Shota's legs.
Shota misses with a hook. Carr ducked under it nicely.
Carr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shota.
Shota listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Shota scores with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shota misses with a right hand
and Carr counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Shota throws a big shot that misses.
Shota slips under a jab from Carr.
Shota tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Carr was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shota.
Carr defending well as Shota loads up on a big left hand.
Shota throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Shota misses.
Shota takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shota displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Carr throws out the jab.
Carr checks a low kick from Shota.#CL2#
Shota closes the distance and pushes Carr back into the cage.
Carr throws a head punch that misses.
Shota misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shota swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Carr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Carr blocking some punches.
Carr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Carr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Still in the clinch, Carr scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
Carr misses with a punch to the body.
Carr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shota pushes Carr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Carr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shota goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shota throws a punch but it's blocked by Carr.
Carr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shota tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shota can't find room to land a body shot as Carr controls the action.
Carr blocks a body shot from Shota.
Carr blocking some punches.
Carr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carr.
Shota throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Shota working aggressively here.
Carr digs a right hand into Shota's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shota's gas tank.
Carr lands with a right to the head.
Shota goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shota misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Shota fails to land.
Carr throws a knee to the head but misses. #T3#
Carr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Carr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Carr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shota or not.
Shota takes a shot to the head.
Carr working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Carr.
Carr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Carr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Carr.
Carr landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Shota looks winded!
Carr scores with a shoulder strike.
Carr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carr throws a punch but it's blocked by Shota.
Shota misses with a body punch.
Shota throws a punch but it's blocked by Carr.
A left hand lands to the body for Carr.
A short right from Carr on the inside.
Shota misses with a punch on the inside.
Carr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shota backwards.
Carr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Carr presses Shota against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T4#
Carr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Carr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Carr blocking some punches.
Carr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shota or not.
Carr tries a body shot but Shota blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Carr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Carr pushes Shota back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Carr cracks Shota with a nice body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Carr.
Carr lands a hook that snaps the head of Shota backwards.
Carr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Carr lands a shoulder strike.
Carr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shota blocks it with crossed arms.
Shota misses with some punches.
Carr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Carr lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carr lands with a light punch inside.
Carr scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC#
Shota is rocked!
Carr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shota is still on wobbly legs! Can Carr finish him?
Carr lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Shota to his knees! Carr keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cornelius Carr!
Cornelius Carr thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Adrian Shota spoke after the fight, saying 'Even the best of us have much to learn. My pain is well earned. May all my enemies be so skilled as you.'.

 

Event: CEC 558     
Date:   Dec 06, 2017
#R1#
De Sucre ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shota pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Sucre slips a straight right by Shota.
De Sucre checks the leg kick nicely there.
De Sucre steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Shota throws out a loose jab but De Sucre uses good head movement to avoid it.
And De Sucre responds with a good body kick, but Shota manages to step out the way in time.
De Sucre bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Sucre changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
De Sucre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shota moves away.
De Sucre misses with a hook. Shota ducked under it nicely.
Shota is looking to counter punch.
Shota closes the distance but De Sucre moves to the side
and De Sucre counters with a nice uppercut.
Shota throws a low kick but De Sucre avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shota fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Sucre manages to avoid it.
Shota digs a good body shot into De Sucre's ribs.
De Sucre misses with a straight right.
De Sucre waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shota.
Shota misses with an uppercut.
Shota looks to land a right hand but De Sucre moved out of range.#T1#
Shota scores with a jab.
Shota throws a body punch but De Sucre moves out of range.
De Sucre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shota manages to avoid it.
Shota throws a poor cross that misses
and Shota takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De Sucre throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shota. De Sucre does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shota misses with a body shot.
De Sucre looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shota throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shota shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
De Sucre misses with a wild body shot.
Shota throws a body punch but De Sucre moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Shota. Beautiful body shot.
De Sucre fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shota loads up on a big right hand but De Sucre slips the punch.
And De Sucre responds with a good body kick, but Shota manages to step out the way in time.
Shota throws a body shot but no joy.
De Sucre walks into a straight right hand from Shota.
De Sucre keeps Shota at a distance using the push kick. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shota misses with a straight left.
De Sucre will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
De Sucre connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shota. Shota circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shota tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Sucre was well out of range. Poor timing from Shota.
Shota takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shota has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
De Sucre misses with a straight right.
Shota misses with a left hand
and De Sucre counters with a nice leg kick.
Shota tries to clinch up.
Shota missing with a left hand there. De Sucre was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shota fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Sucre manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Shota throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shota tries to clinch up but De Sucre circles away and keeps his distance.
De Sucre misses with a kick to the body
and Shota cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shota drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T3#
Shota misses with a lunging right hand
and De Sucre counters with a low kick, right behind Shota 's knee.
De Sucre moves out of range as Shota strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shota 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 De Sucre has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from De Sucre and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Shota fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but De Sucre is out of range.
Shota dodges the punch combination from De Sucre.
Shota takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shota fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
De Sucre swings for the body but Shota moves out of range.
It looked like Shota was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from De Sucre.
A jab from Shota misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for De Sucre.
De Sucre bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shota throws a front kick aimed at De Sucre's knee but De Sucre avoids it well.
Shota fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Sucre manages to avoid it.
Shota looks to land a left hand but De Sucre moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Shota cracks De Sucre with a good jab.
De Sucre takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shota defending well as De Sucre loads up on a big left hand.
Shota misses with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shota moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
De Sucre lands a front kick.
De Sucre uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shota.
De Sucre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shota.
Shota takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shota cracks the inside of De Sucre's front leg.
De Sucre throws a nice inside leg kick.
Adrian Shota seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shota stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shota. De Sucre does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Sucre gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Shota lands a nice looking body shot.
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 Adrian Shota will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Shota feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to De Sucre's calf.
De Sucre throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shota fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but De Sucre is out of range.
De Sucre moves out of range of the strikes.
Shota takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Shota lands a nice looking body shot.
Shota with a hook.
Some bone on bone action there as De Sucre checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but De Sucre might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Shota has got the better of the exchanges.
Shota throws out a loose jab but De Sucre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shota throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Sucre sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Sucre has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shota finds it's way round the side to connect with De Sucre's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Sucre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shota.
Adrian Shota is winning the standup battle so far.
De Sucre thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Shota if he has to take too many more of those.
Shota moves out of range as De Sucre throws a body kick. #CL#
Shota has taken the fight to the clinch.
De Sucre blocks an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shota tries to work over De Sucre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Shota tries to land knees in the clinch but De Sucre avoids the damage to the body.
A short left from Shota.
Shota throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nice elbow from Shota.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Shota.
Shota has a couple of punches blocked by De Sucre.
Shota lands a hook to the side of the head.
De Sucre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Sucre lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shota doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shota doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shota misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Sucre.
Shota is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Sucre can do to turn this around?
De Sucre lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Sucre.
De Sucre misses with some punches.
De Sucre misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shota lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shota unloads a knee to the mid-section. De Sucre lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
De Sucre tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Shota.
De Sucre fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
De Sucre takes a shot to the head.
De Sucre blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Shota scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shota creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
De Sucre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from De Sucre.
De Sucre lands with a short shot to the head.
Shota is leaning against De Sucre and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
De Sucre works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
De Sucre tries to throw a body punch but Shota avoids it by throwing De Sucre back against the cage.
De Sucre lands a shoulder strike.
De Sucre lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shota.
De Sucre misses with some punches.
Shota misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shota lands with a short punch from the clinch.
De Sucre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shota's elbow.
De Sucre managing to block the knees to the body from Shota.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shota.
De Sucre lands a right hand.
Shota working aggressively here. #T3#
Shota misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shota throws a punch but it's blocked by De Sucre.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC2#
De Sucre breaks from the clinch.
Shota tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and De Sucre is able to avoid easily.
A slow jab from Shota misses its intended target.
Shota avoids a kick to the body.
Shota bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Sucre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shota.
Shota is looking to score with low kicks.
Shota throws out a loose jab but De Sucre uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Sucre misses with a body shot.
Shota tries a low kick but De Sucre avoids it.
Shota fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Sucre manages to avoid it.
De Sucre throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shota takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T4#
Shota takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shota misses with a jab to the body
and De Sucre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shota pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shota throws a big shot that misses.
Shota throws a predictable looking body shot
and De Sucre counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shota throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Sucre throws a leg kick that misses.
De Sucre throws a push kick but Shota slaps the foot to one side.
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!
Shota throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shota throws a body shot but no joy.
De Sucre scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2#
De Sucre gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Adrian Shota has scored more points in the clinch so far.
De Sucre working aggressively here.
Shota doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Sucre softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shota lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of De Sucre backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Adrian Shota will probably get the nod.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Shota's hands are dropping dangerously low here and De Sucre connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shota scrambles back to his feet.
Shota misses with a leg kick
and De Sucre counters with a nice body kick.
Shota ducks under a wild hook from De Sucre.
Shota swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
De Sucre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shota.
Shota keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Sucre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shota.
Shota moves out of range of the body kick from De Sucre.
Shota takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
De Sucre throws an overhand right that lands on Shota's shoulder, as Shota tries to avoid the shot.
Shota moves out of range as De Sucre throws a body kick.
De Sucre dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Sucre throws the kick towards the body but Shota avoids it.
De Sucre checks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Shota throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
De Sucre appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
De Sucre slips a straight right by Shota.
De Sucre displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shota throws out the jab. #T1#
De Sucre throws a looping overhand right but Shota ducks down to avoid it.
De Sucre misses with a kick to the body.
De Sucre just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shota. That's going to slow De Sucre down.
Shota throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shota. De Sucre does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shota looks to score with a jab to the body but De Sucre is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Shota.
Shota stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Shota misses with a body shot.
De Sucre avoids the body shot from Shota.
Shota throws an off balance right hand
and De Sucre connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
De Sucre takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shota with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shota ducks under a wild hook from De Sucre.
Antonio Jose De Sucre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Shota avoids the body shot from De Sucre.
De Sucre misses with a hook.
Shota throws a body shot but no joy.
Shota tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shota swings for the body but De Sucre moves out of range.
Shota misses with a wild body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shota misses the jab.
De Sucre 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.
Shota is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Sucre.
De Sucre changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab lands there for Shota.
De Sucre goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shota's corner calls for a 1-2. Shota obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
De Sucre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Shota misses its intended target. #T3##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shota tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shota lands with a short punch from the clinch.
De Sucre scores with a hook to the body.
De Sucre digs a right hand into Shota's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shota's gas tank.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from De Sucre.
A short right from De Sucre.
De Sucre lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shota blocks a body shot from De Sucre.
De Sucre presses Shota against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
De Sucre lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
De Sucre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shota's elbow.
De Sucre lands a left hand.
De Sucre lands with a short head shot on the inside.
De Sucre lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Sucre misses with a body punch.
De Sucre doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Sucre misses with the head strike.
De Sucre lands a body shot. #T4#
De Sucre lands a right hand.
A short right from De Sucre.
De Sucre lands on the inside with an uppercut.
De Sucre misses with a punch to the body.
Shota takes a shot to the head.
De Sucre lands on the inside with an uppercut.
De Sucre gets through Shota's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
De Sucre misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Shota fails to land. #BC2#
De Sucre escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shota moves away from the strike by De Sucre.
De Sucre lands a slapping body shot.
De Sucre scores with a push kick.
De Sucre throws a one two combo.
De Sucre throws a shot to the body.
De Sucre throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
De Sucre getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Jose De Sucre comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shota 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adrian Shota!

A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Adrian Shota made sure he mentioned King of Fists, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
In defeat, Antonio Jose De Sucre stepped up to the mic, saying 'My Father is yelling from the Heavens! I will not disappoint him again!'.

 

Event: CEC 554     
Date:   Nov 15, 2017
#R1#
Forclit throws a big shot that misses.
We've been hearing reports that Forclit has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Forclit slips under a jab.
Forclit takes a swing at Shota's ribcage but misses.
Shota tries to clinch
enabling Forclit to counter with a crisp jab.
Shota lands a nice leg kick that just misses Forclit's sensitive parts. #TD#
Forclit looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Forclit throws a big elbow that misses.
Shota is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Forclit is controlling him.
Forclit works over Shota with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shota avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Forclit 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.
Forclit stops Shota from standing up.
Forclit throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Forclit makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Shota wants to stand and escape but Forclit is having none of it. #T1##ES2#
Shota is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Forclit presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
A short uppercut from Shota. #CUT2#
It looks like Happy Forclit has been cut.
Forclit lands a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Shota.
Forclit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Forclit tries a body shot but Shota blocks it.
Forclit lands a shot to the body.
Forclit lands a right hand.
Forclit blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Forclit breaks from the clinch.
Shota checks the leg kick nicely there.
Shota ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shota missing with a left hand there. Forclit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've been informed that Shota has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Shota dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Forclit. That did some damage!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shota clobbers Forclit with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Shota scores with a body shot.
Forclit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shota darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shota ducks under a wild hook from Forclit.#T2#
Shota throws a looping overhand right but Forclit ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Forclit misses the target.
Shota misses with an uppercut.
Nice uppercut lands for Forclit. That snapped Shota's head back.
Shota connects with a solid leg kick.
Shota uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Forclit. #CL2#
Shota clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Forclit.
Shota goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Forclit digs a right hand underneath Shota's ribcage. Shota let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right handed body shot lands from Forclit.
Shota looks winded!
Forclit scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shota throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Forclit blocks it with crossed arms.
Shota stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#TD#
Forclit lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Forclit looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Forclit is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Forclit is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shota defends it well.
Forclit throwing shots but Shota is blocking nicely. #T3#
Shota is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Forclit scores with a couple of nice shots.
Shota is trying to stand.
Shota is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Forclit working Shota over with strikes.
Shota really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Forclit. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shota is trying to stand up here but Forclit is controlling him well.
Forclit working Shota over with strikes.
Forclit wants to take a breather but Shota is having none of it.
Forclit slips a nice elbow through Shota's hands, connecting with Shota's forehead.#SUB#
Forclit seems to be looking for submissions.
Forclit sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shota defending well though.
Forclit not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
Shota has hold of Forclit's hands but Forclit slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Shota is trying to stand back up but Forclit is controlling him
Forclit is nestled in close to Shota, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Shota taking some punishment here, with Forclit in his half guard. #ES2#
Shota kicks Forclit off and gets back to his feet.
Forclit listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Forclit sizes up Shota with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shota throws a right hand that misses
letting Forclit counter with a right hand.
Adrian Shota seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shota looks to score with a jab to the body but Forclit is just out of range.
Shota avoids the body shot from Forclit.
Adrian Shota is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Forclit looks to land a combination. Shota sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Shota scores with a leg kick.
Shota moves away from the strike by Forclit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shota tries to clinch but Forclit moves out of range.
Forclit ducks under a wild hook from Shota.#TD#
Forclit scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Forclit wants to control but Shota is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Happy Forclit dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Happy Forclit's cut.
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#
Shota lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shota blocks a jab.
A low kick from Shota is predictable there
and Forclit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Forclit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shota.
Shota lands a jab to the nose.
Forclit takes one to the chin there.
Shota wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shota is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Forclit.
Forclit blocks a leg kick.
Shota swings for the body but Forclit moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Forclit. Shota does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shota misses with a hook. Forclit ducked under it nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Forclit.
Shota misses the body punch
enabling Forclit to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shota throws an overhand right that lands on Forclit's shoulder, as Forclit tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Forclit looks to score with a jab to the body but Shota is just out of range.
Shota pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Happy Forclit is winning the standup battle so far.
Forclit lands with a kick to the ribs.
Shota throws a hook but Forclit blocks it.
Forclit lands a jab to the head.
Forclit shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shota defends it nicely.
Shota tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Forclit was well out of range. Poor timing from Shota.
Forclit misses with a wild body shot.
Shota stuns Forclit with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shota takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Forclit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shota throws out the jab.
Forclit feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2#
Shota fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Forclit, pushing him back against the cage.
Forclit has a couple of punches blocked by Shota.
Forclit goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shota prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Happy Forclit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shota misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Shota lands with a short shot to the head.
Shota scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Forclit avoiding damage as Shota throws knees to the body.
Forclit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Forclit misses with a body punch.
Forclit is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A head punch on the inside from Forclit fails to land.
Forclit scores with a hook to the body.
Shota tries a body shot but Forclit blocks it.
Forclit lands a right hand. #BC#
Forclit breaks from the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shota. Forclit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shota throws a shot from downtown. Forclit moves away and avoids it.
Shota looks to land a left hand but Forclit moved out of range nicely.
Shota blocks a jab.
Shota swings for the body but Forclit moves out of range.
Shota throws a leg kick but Forclit moved away.
Shota throws a leg kick but Forclit sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Forclit is looking to counter punch.
Forclit works Shota's body with a nice hook.#T3#
Shota lands a jab to the nose.
Shota looks to throw the jab but Forclit is out of range.
Shota is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A low kick from Shota misses
and Forclit counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Shota waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Forclit.
Shota throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Forclit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Forclit keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Forclit looks to throw the jab but Shota is out of range.
Forclit closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Forclit connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Forclit cracks Shota with a right hand to the side of the head.
Forclit lands a right hook to the body.
Shota is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Forclit lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shota takes one to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Forclit.
The fighters circling - Shota throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Forclit appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Good work by Shota as he checks the leg kick.
Shota throws a leg kick that misses.
Shota misses with a wild body shot.
Forclit slips a jab from Shota.
Shota thuds a left hand into Forclit's body.
Shota throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Forclit to counter with a crisp jab.
Shota loads up on a big right hand but Forclit slips the punch.
Shota misses with a looping right.
Forclit half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Forclit scores with a jab.
Forclit tries to move into range but Shota moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Horrible takedown attempt by Forclit or perhaps it was just good defense by Shota, which made it look bad.
Forclit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shota can do to turn this around?
Forclit cracks Shota with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Forclit missing with a left hand there. Shota was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shota avoids the body shot from Forclit.
Shota tries to counter by closing the distance.
Forclit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Happy Forclit will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Happy Forclit's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Shota fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Forclit manages to avoid it.
Forclit drops down looking for a counter takedown but Shota sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Forclit drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Shota utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shota keeping moving, preventing Forclit from controlling successfully.
Shota wants to stand and escape but Forclit is having none of it.
Forclit working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Shota's head.
Forclit looking to sit in guard and control but Shota gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Forclit is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Forclit is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shota is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Forclit looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Forclit looking to control. #T1##SU2#
Shota stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Forclit missing with a left hand there. Shota was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Forclit takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A big right from Shota misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Forclit. That snapped Shota's head back.
Shota is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Forclit.
Forclit on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shota. Shota obviously looking to wear him down.
Shota tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Forclit manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Forclit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shota throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shota uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Forclit.
Forclit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shota.
A jab from Shota misses.
Shota scores with a sloppy right hand. Forclit should have avoided that one.
Shota scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Forclit loads up on a big right hand but Shota slips the punch.#T2#
Shota swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Forclit misses with a looping right.
A big right from Shota misses.
Forclit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shota.
Forclit throwing a counter right hand but Shota manages to avoid it.
Shota lands a lovely overhand right.
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!
Forclit looks to throw the jab but Shota is out of range.
Shota avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Forclit shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shota sprawls well. Shota wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Forclit gets slowly back to his feet.
Shota doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Shota lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Forclit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shota thumps Forclit with a low kick.
Shota throws a body punch but Forclit moves out of range.
Happy Forclit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Shota tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Forclit was well out of range. Poor timing from Shota.
Shota fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Forclit is out of range.
Forclit drops his hands momentarily and Shota takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Shota misses with a straight left.
Shota throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Forclit is looking to counter punch.
Shota works Forclit's body with a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Forclit.
Shota connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Forclit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Forclit punishes Shota's body with a nice straight punch.
Shota throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shota throws a body punch but Forclit moves out of range.
Forclit takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shota swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Forclit counters with a shoot takedown. Shota fights it but they end up in guard.
Shota takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shota wants to stand up but Forclit is controlling him.
Forclit pushing down on Shota's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T4#
Forclit wants to control but Shota is keeping him busy. #ES2#
Shota pushes Forclit off and gets back to his feet.
Shota with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shota punishes Forclit's body with a nice straight punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Shota misses the target.
Shota swings for the body but Forclit moves out of range.
Shota looks to throw the jab but Forclit is out of range.
Shota chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shota throws a series of punches but Forclit moves out of range.
Shota stuffs the takedown attempt from Forclit. Forclit gets slowly back to his feet.
A slow jab from Shota misses its intended target.
Shota tries to close the distance and clinch up but Forclit swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Forclit feinted with a counter takedown.
Forclit scores with a nice strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adrian Shota comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Forclit 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Happy Forclit!

A very excited looking Happy Forclit 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.
Adrian Shota spoke after the fight, saying 'Even the best of us have much to learn. My pain is well earned. May all my enemies be so skilled as you.'.

 

Event: CEC 547     
Date:   Oct 11, 2017
#R1#
Donk. Reznick catches Shota right on the button with a cross.
Adrian Shota seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Shota gets a clinch.
Shota misses with a shot to the kidneys.
I was talking to Shota's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Shota misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reznick lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Reznick prevents a body shot from Shota.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reznick.
Reznick can't find room to land a body shot as Shota controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Shota fails to land.
Shota goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shota doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reznick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reznick throws a punch but it's blocked by Shota.
Reznick struggles to land a body shot inside as Shota controls his hands.
Shota working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Reznick lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shota misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Reznick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reznick lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shota backwards.
Reznick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shota tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Reznick avoids it.
Reznick lands a body punch. #T1#
Shota throws a punch but it's blocked by Reznick.
Shota tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reznick misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Shota fails to land.
Reznick working aggressively here.
Shota missing with knees to the body.
Shota struggles to land a body shot inside as Reznick controls his hands.
Reznick lands a shoulder strike.
Shota doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shota pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Shota lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Reznick fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shota.
Reznick has a couple of punches blocked by Shota.
Reznick prevents a body shot from Shota.
Reznick lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Reznick scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shota.
Still in the clinch, Reznick scores with a nice short uppercut.
Reznick blocks a body shot from Shota. #T2#
Shota tries to work over Reznick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Reznick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reznick scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Reznick working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shota misses with a punch on the inside.
Shota swings wildly with an uppercut but Reznick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shota softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shota blocks an uppercut.
Shota tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shota misses with some punches.
Reznick working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Reznick lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shota stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Shota.
Shota digs a right hand into Reznick's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Reznick's gas tank.
Reznick tries a body shot but Shota blocks it.
Reznick blocking some punches.
Reznick misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shota lands an uppercut.#T3#
Reznick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Shota.
Reznick has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Shota seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Reznick can turn it around.
Shota misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reznick misses with some punches.
Reznick prevents a body shot from Shota.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shota.
Shota throws a punch but it's blocked by Reznick.
Reznick blocks a body shot from Shota.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reznick.
Reznick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reznick is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Shota tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reznick misses with some punches.
Shota misses with the head strike.
Reznick struggles to land a body shot inside as Shota controls his hands.
Shota pushes Reznick back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Shota swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shota presses Reznick against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Reznick fails to land.
Shota takes a shot to the head.
Reznick misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shota lands a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shota can't find room to land a body shot as Reznick controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Shota.
Reznick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reznick lands with a light punch inside.
Reznick can't find room to land a body shot as Shota controls the action.
Reznick prevents a body shot from Shota.
Shota misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Reznick.
A short body shot lands from Shota as the two fighters clinch.
Shota misses with a punch on the inside.
Shota is working Reznick over against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shota blocking some punches.
Shota misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Trevor Reznick will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Shota throws a hook to the side of Reznick's head but Reznick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shota keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reznick takes a swing at Shota's ribcage but misses.
Reznick pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shota scores with a nice right hand. #CL2#
Reznick clinches up with Shota and pushes him back against the cage.
Shota throws a punch but it's blocked by Reznick.
Reznick misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Reznick.
Shota tries a body shot but Reznick blocks it.
Shota misses with a body punch.
Reznick is working Shota over against the cage.
Reznick misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reznick.
Reznick misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Shota fails to land.
Shota pushes Reznick back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shota lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shota doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Shota tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shota misses with a body punch.
Shota goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reznick swings wildly with an uppercut but Shota uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reznick misses with some punches.
Shota blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reznick misses with a body punch.
Trevor Reznick seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Shota tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reznick's elbow.
Reznick lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shota misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shota working aggressively here.
Shota has a couple of punches blocked by Reznick.
Shota tries a knee to the head but Reznick blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Reznick.
Reznick lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Reznick working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shota lands a left hand. #T2#
Shota works on Reznick's body with a couple of short punches.
Reznick lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shota fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shota tries to throw a body punch but Reznick avoids it by throwing Shota back against the cage.
Reznick misses with a punch on the inside.
Reznick lands a nice uppercut.
Reznick makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shota misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reznick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shota.
Reznick tries to work over Shota's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reznick lands with a right to the head.
Shota misses with a punch on the inside.
Shota's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Reznick throws a punch but it's blocked by Shota.
A short uppercut from Reznick.
Reznick lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shota backwards.
Reznick lands a right hand. #T3#
Shota tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reznick scores with a hook to the body.
Reznick has a couple of punches blocked by Shota.
Reznick tries to work over Shota's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Reznick fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Shota fails to land.
Shota misses with the head strike.
Shota pushes Reznick back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reznick misses with a punch to the body.
Shota misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shota misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shota pushes Reznick back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reznick.
Shota lands a left hand.
Reznick misses with some punches.
Shota misses with some punches.
Reznick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reznick lands a right hand. #T4#
Shota lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Reznick scores with a shot to the side of Shota's head.
Shota throws a punch but it's blocked by Reznick.
Reznick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shota makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shota misses with a punch to the body.
Shota misses with a body punch.
Reznick throws a head punch that misses.
Reznick misses with some punches.
Shota is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Reznick is defending well for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reznick.
Shota digs a right hand underneath Reznick's ribcage. Reznick let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Reznick prevents a body shot from Shota.
Shota goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shota working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Reznick misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shota throws a head punch that misses.
Reznick blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Trevor Reznick will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Reznick misses with a body shot.
Shota lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Reznick jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reznick uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shota.
Shota moves out of range as Reznick throws a body kick.
Reznick connects with a body shot that sends Shota's belly button to the back.
Reznick looks for the body kick but Shota saw that one coming.
Shota thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slapping body kick lands there for Reznick.
Shota throws a jab when Reznick was well out of range.
Reznick scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shota doesn't seem bothered though.
A swing and a miss from Shota.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shota ducks under a wild hook from Reznick.
Shota avoids the body shot from Reznick.
Shota will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Reznick staying out of range there.
Shota misses with a body shot. #T1#
Reznick looks to score with a jab to the body but Shota is just out of range.
Shota loads up on a big right hand but Reznick slips the punch.
Shota catches Reznick with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Shota ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reznick moves away.
Reznick throws a looping overhand right but Shota ducks down to avoid it.
Reznick looks to land a body kick but Shota moved away.
Shota dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reznick staying out of range there.
Trevor Reznick seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reznick looks to score with a jab to the body but Shota is just out of range.
Reznick avoids the body shot from Shota.
Shota tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reznick was well out of range. Poor timing from Shota.
Reznick misses with a straight right.
Shota sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A big right from Shota misses.
Shota chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Reznick throws a body punch but Shota moves out of range.
Shota fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Reznick is out of range. #T2#
Reznick moves into range and connects with a jab.
Shota moves away from the strike by Reznick.
Shota wants to land a leg kick but Reznick is out of range.
Reznick lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shota at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shota tries to land a leg kick but Reznick saw it coming and moves away.
Reznick fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shota.
A big left from Shota misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Reznick misses.
Shota misses with a body shot #CL2#
and Reznick moves into the clinch.
Shota lands a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reznick.
Reznick lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Reznick tries to throw a body punch but Shota avoids it by throwing Reznick back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Reznick fails to land.
Reznick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reznick.
Reznick prevents a body shot from Shota.
Shota blocks an uppercut.
Trevor Reznick is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Reznick prevents a body shot from Shota.
Shota tries to throw a body punch but Reznick avoids it by throwing Shota back against the cage.
Shota can't find room to land a body shot as Reznick controls the action.
Shota tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shota doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reznick misses with the head strike.
Reznick blocking some punches.
Reznick lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shota backwards.
Shota takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reznick.
Shota misses with a body punch.
Reznick lands a right hand.
Reznick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shota swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reznick doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Shota blocks a body shot from Reznick.
Shota tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shota swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reznick struggles to land a body shot inside as Shota controls his hands.
Reznick scores with a shoulder strike.
Shota presses Reznick against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Reznick misses with a punch on the inside.
Reznick swings wildly with an uppercut but Shota uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shota swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shota tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shota misses with a punch on the inside.
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!
Shota swings wildly with an uppercut but Reznick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reznick pushes Shota back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shota blocks a punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Trevor Reznick comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Reznick 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trevor Reznick!

In his post fight interview, Trevor Reznick started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Adrian Shota had this to say: 'Even the best of us have much to learn. My pain is well earned. May all my enemies be so skilled as you.'.

 

Event: CEC 543     
Date:   Sep 24, 2017
#R1#
Shota scoring well with a low kick there. #CL#
Animai moves into the clinch.
Shota throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Shota lands with a left to the head.
Animai looking for a takedown. #TD#
Animai tightens his grip and picks Shota up, before dumping him to the ground. Shota manages to land in guard.
Animai missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #ES2#
Shota wriggles free and stands up.
Animai goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT#
It looks like Adrian Shota has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shota dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Animai. That did some damage!
Shota has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Animai slips a jab from Shota.
Shota feints and then cracks Animai's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Animai down. #CL2#
Shota moves into the clinch.#TD#
Animai has hold of one of Shota's legs. Shota is fighting the takedown attempt but Animai gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Shota pushes Animai off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Shota throws a big shot that misses.
Animai jabs Shota right on the nose. Shota blinks but takes it well.
Animai takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Animai gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Animai missing with a left hand there. Shota was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shota tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
An attempted straight right counter from Animai misses the target.
A bone on bone clash there as Animai blocks the leg kick.
Shota takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CL#
Animai clinches up with Shota and pushes him back against the cage.
Shota is pressed up against the cage. Animai has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shota down to the mat. Shota avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Animai gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Animai is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keimah Animai. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Animai successfully pulls guard. #SU2#
Shota stands up from Animai's guard - Shota perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL2#
Shota clinches.
Animai tries to score a body lock takedown but Shota shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Shota is fighting off a takedown attempt but Animai is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Shota to the mat. Shota regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2#
Shota has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Animai is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Animai fails to land.
Animai tries for a takedown. No joy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Animai. #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shota.
Shota misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shota.
Shota lands with a right to the head.
Shota lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Animai blocking some punches.
Animai is working for takedown but Shota is calmly controlling the position for now.
Shota softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shota lands with a right to the head.
Animai is working for takedown but Shota is calmly controlling the position for now.
Animai avoids the elbow strike from Shota, against the cage.
Shota misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shota throws a punch but it's blocked by Animai.
Animai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shota is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Shota misses with a hook from the clinch.
Animai wants a takedown but no success here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shota creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Animai tries to score a body lock takedown but Shota shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Shota fails to land.
Shota tries a knee to the head but Animai blocks it.
Shota misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shota throws a head punch that misses.
Animai blocking some punches.
Shota struggles to land a body shot inside as Animai controls his hands.
Shota throws a head punch that misses.
Shota misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shota creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Animai tries for a takedown but Shota manages to get underhooks.
A right handed body shot lands from Shota.
Shota lands a shot to the body.#TD#
Animai gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Shota is trying to stand back up but Animai is controlling him
Animai perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
Shota wants to get back to his feet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Shota has taken the fight to the clinch.
Animai wants a takedown but no success here.
Shota tries to work over Animai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Animai turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Animai manages to end up in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Animai wants to control but Shota is keeping him busy.
Shota is trying to buck Animai off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB#
Animai is trying to get an arm triangle but Shota is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adrian Shota dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adrian Shota's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Shota ducks under a wild hook from Animai.
Animai tries to clinch but Shota is having none of it.
Shota lands a jab to the nose.
Animai missing with a left hand there. Shota was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Animai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Animai moves out of range of the leg kick from Shota.
Animai tries to clinch up but Shota circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice jab there from Shota.
Animai checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL#
Animai moves into the clinch.
Shota fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Animai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shota lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shota scores with a shoulder strike.
Animai goes for a takedown attempt but Shota pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Shota on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shota throws a solid leg kick but Animai takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shota.#T1#
Shota scores with a leg kick.
Shota has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shota swings for the body but Animai moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Animai.
Shota misses with a looping left.
Animai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shota paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shota scores with a nice head shot.
Shota throws a hook but Animai blocks it.
Shota misses with a low kick.
Animai is looking to counter with head kicks.#CL#
Shota gets tackled into the cage by Animai. Animai maintains the clinch. #TD#
Animai is trying to trip Shota. He has hold of a leg but Shota is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Animai persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Animai trying to control the position from guard on top but Shota is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shota wants to stand and escape but Animai is having none of it.
Shota is wriggling around but Animai manages to pass to half guard. #SUB#
Animai is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Animai controlling the pace. #T2#
Animai prevents Shota from standing back up.
Shota is looking to get back to is feet but Animai passes into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shota is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#ES2#
Shota throws Animai to one side and escapes!
Adrian Shota seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shota scores with a jab to the jaw.
Animai lands a jab to the head. #T3#
Animai misses with an uppercut. Shota saw that one coming.
Shota throws a body shot but no joy.
Shota on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Shota misses with a hook. Animai ducked under it nicely.
Shota throws a shot from downtown. Animai moves away and avoids it.
Shota throws a shot from downtown. Animai moves away and avoids it.
Shota swats away the attempt to clinch by Animai.
Shota tries to counter with a clinch but Animai shakes him off and moves away.
Animai misses with a looping right.
Animai takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Animai moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL2#
Shota has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shota lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Animai backwards.
Shota's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shota lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shota.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shota doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Shota fails to land.
Adrian Shota seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4#
Animai lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shota can't find room to land a body shot as Animai controls the action.
Animai blocks a body shot from Shota. #TD#
Animai pulls guard.
Shota really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Animai. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Animai doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Shota postures up.
Shota won't allow Animai to sweep him here.
Animai trying to control the position. #SU2#
Shota gets to his feet. Animai looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Animai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shota manages to avoid it.
Shota is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Animai throws a body punch but Shota moves out of range.
Animai misses with an uppercut. Shota saw that one coming.
Shota throws out a loose jab but Animai uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adrian Shota showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Adrian Shota's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Shota scores with a leg kick.
Animai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shota moves away.
Animai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shota paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shota lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Animai wants to clinch.
Animai looks to land a left hand but Shota moved out of range nicely.
Animai checks a low kick from Shota.
Animai is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Shota throws the left hand but Animai avoids the punch easily.
Animai is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Animai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shota paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Animai fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shota misses with a looping left.
Shota misses with a hook. Animai ducked under it nicely.
Shota feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Animai's calf.
The fight stays on the outside here - Animai looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Animai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shota paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Shota fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Animai has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Animai looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shota wants to counter with a clinch but Animai pushes him away.
Shota tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Animai was well out of range. Poor timing from Shota.
Animai looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Animai takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shota ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Animai moves away.
Shota changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Adrian Shota seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Animai lands an overhand right.
Shota lands a nice shot to the body.
Shota misses with a looping left.
Shota ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Animai staying out of range there.
Animai slips under a jab.
A cross from Shota lands.
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!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Animai 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 Shota has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shota and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Shota takes a swing at Animai's ribcage but misses.
Animai throws out a powerful jab.
Keimah Animai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Shota throws a leg kick but Animai checks it.
Animai throws out a leg kick but Shota moves out of range and Animai only half commits.
Shota lands with a cross.
Shota throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Animai lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Shota throws a shot to the body.
Shota is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Animai.
Animai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Animai misses the jab.
Animai gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Animai moves forwards but Shota connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Animai 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 Shota has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shota and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Animai is looking to clinch.
Animai misses with a looping right.
Shota wants to counter with a clinch but Animai pushes him away.
Shota throws the left hand but Animai avoids the punch easily.
Animai fails with an attempt to clinch. #T3#
Shota lands a nice shot that snaps Animai's head back.
Animai lands a leg kick that knocks Shota off balance momentarily.#CL#
Animai has managed to clinch.
Animai blocks a body shot from Shota.
Still in the clinch, Animai scores with a nice short uppercut.
Animai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shotas head.
Shota makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Animai tries for a takedown. No joy.
Animai tries for a takedown but Shota manages to get underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Shota.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Animai is trying to drag Shota to the mat but Shota just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keimah Animai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shota goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD#
Animai wants the takedown. Shota is fighting it off but Animai persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Shota's guard against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!#ES2#
Shota pushes Animai off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Shota lands with a right hand. #T4#
Shota will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shota pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Animai tries to clinch up.
Animai fakes the leg kick and cracks Shota in the body. #CL2#
Shota closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from Shota.
A short right from Animai on the inside.
Animai changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shota fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Animai with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shota to score with a decent uppercut.
Animai gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Shota lands a jab to the head.
Animai walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Animai misses with a looping left.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adrian Shota comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shota 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adrian Shota!

Jumping up and down and very excited, Adrian Shota waved his t-shirt featuring King of Fists's logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: CEC 536     
Date:   Aug 23, 2017
#R1#
Thrym tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shota is able to avoid easily.
Shota has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Shota checks the leg kick nicely there.
Thrym lands a high kick!
Shota ducks under a wild hook from Thrym.#CL2#
Thrym clinches up against the cage.
Thrym stalling in the clinch but Shota improves position.
Thrym looking to stall.
Shota throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thrym. #BC2#
Thrym breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shota jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thrym misses with a straight right.
Thrym staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Thrym moves into the clinch successfully.
Thrym fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shota lands with a short shot to the head.
Shota digs a right hand into Thrym's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thrym's gas tank.
Thrym blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shota lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thrym lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Thrym scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shota throws a head punch that misses.
Shota blocks an uppercut.
Shota stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shota lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thrym tries to throw a body punch but Shota avoids it by throwing Thrym back against the cage.
Thrym tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shota tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shota tries a body shot but Thrym blocks it.
Shota lands an elbow just above Thrym 's eye.
Thrym lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thrym blocking some punches.
Shota has Thrym pressed against the cage, preventing Thrym from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Shota lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Thrym breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big right from Shota misses.
Thrym staying out of range there.
Thrym tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shota is able to avoid easily.
Shota throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thrym doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Thrym shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #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!
A telegraphed right hand from Shota misses the target.
Thrym scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Thrym pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shota swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thrym avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thrym scores with a nice right hand.
Shota fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shota throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Adrian Shota seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Shota misses the target.
Thrym takes a jab right on the kisser.
Thrym throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shota throws a shot from downtown. Thrym moves away and avoids it.
Thrym throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Thrym throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Shota throws a body punch but Thrym moves out of range.
Shota misses with a hook. Thrym ducked under it nicely.
Thrym swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shota slips under a jab.#CL#
Shota moves into the clinch.
Shota swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Thrym lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thrym gets through Shota's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shota lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shota blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shota working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Thrym.
Shota can't find room to land a body shot as Thrym controls the action.
Thrym is trying to break the clinch but Shota is controlling him.
Shota makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thrym stalling in the clinch.
Thrym lands with a right to the head.
Thrym is looking to break free of the clinch but Shota has double underhooks.
Thrym misses with the head strike.
Thrym tries to throw a body punch but Shota avoids it by throwing Thrym back against the cage.
Shota lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shota throws a punch but it's blocked by Thrym.
A head punch on the inside from Shota fails to land.
Thrym lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thrym blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Shota lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2#
Thrym escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thrym avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thrym throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thrym keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shota.
Thrym flicks out a counter leg kick but Shota steps away.
Shota tries to clinch up.
Thrym lands with a hook. Shota tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Shota misses with a hook
and Thrym counters with a left to the body.
Shota scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shota misses with a body punch
and Thrym counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shota looks to land a left hand but Thrym moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Thrym throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thrym lands a head kick. Shota smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Shota is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Thrym swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thrym checks a low kick from Shota.
Thrym throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shota stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thrym gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Thrym takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rung Thrym will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Shota ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shota works Thrym's body with a nice hook.
Shota moves away from the strike by Thrym.
Thrym throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jab, jab by Thrym - just one landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shota. Thrym does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thrym misses with a wild combination.
Shota lands a slapping body shot.
A clash of legs there as Shota blocks the low kick.
Thrym shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Shota works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shota tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thrym tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thrym with a jab.
Shota blocks a head kick by Thrym.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shota misses with a looping left.
Shota works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Shota is looking to chop away at Thrym's legs.
Shota slips under a jab.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Thrym ducks under a wild hook from Shota.
Thrym swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thrym pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shota is out of range and Thrym settles back down.
Thrym does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Shota swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thrym throws the left hand but Shota avoids the punch easily.
Thrym lands with an overhand left.
Rung Thrym seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shota is looking to clinch.
Shota misses with a straight right.
Thrym throws out a leg kick but Shota moves out of range and Thrym only half commits.
Shota fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shota throws a solid leg kick but Thrym takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shota.
Thrym lands a glancing blow to the side of Shota's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shota. Thrym does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shota tries to clinch up but Thrym circles away and keeps his distance.
Shota moves out of range of the leg kick from Thrym.
Thrym's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Shota connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thrym scrambles back to his feet.#T2#
Thrym is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shota.
Thrym throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shota is looking to counter punch.
Shota defending well as Thrym loads up on a big left hand.
Nice cross by Thrym.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shota, as that shot connected.
Shota scoring well with a low kick there.
Thrym takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shota fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thrym manages to avoid it.
Thrym takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Good shot there by Shota.
Shota jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thrym turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Thrym in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Thrym scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A lazy left from Thrym finds it's target.
Thrym throws out a leg kick but Shota moves out of range and Thrym only half commits.
A swing and a miss from Shota.
A big left from Thrym misses. #T3#
Thrym staying out of range there.
Shota misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thrym.
Thrym ducks under a wild hook from Shota.
Shota throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thrym sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shota slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Good work by Shota as he checks the leg kick.
Thrym lands a jab.
Shota throws a low kick but it's checked well by Thrym.
Thrym buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shota throws a low kick but it's checked well by Thrym.
Thrym blocks a jab.
Thrym works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Shota throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thrym counters with a stiff right hand.
Shota's jab looks to have found its range, popping Thrym under the eye.
Shota motions for Thrym to come forward. Shota throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shota fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thrym throws the left hand but Shota avoids the punch easily.
Thrym checks a leg kick.#T4#
Thrym jabs at Shota's body.
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 jab from Shota finds it's way through Thrym's defenses.
Thrym checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Thrym moves out of range of the leg kick from Shota.
Sloppy strikes from Shota. Those never looked like landing.
Thrym lands a lovely overhand right.
Shota swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Thrym counter with a right hand.
Shota moves out of range as Thrym strikes.
Shota tries to clinch but Thrym moves out of range.
Thrym looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
That kick from Thrym tenderised Shota's leg. Shota is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shota throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Thrym on the side of the head.
Some bone on bone action there as Shota checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Thrym drops his hands momentarily and Shota takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shota lands with a good body shot.
Shota misses with a hook to the body
and Thrym connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thrym throws a big shot that misses.
Shota throws a leg kick but Thrym moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Adrian Shota will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Shota staying out of range there.
Thrym lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thrym lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Shota. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shota.
Thrym misses with a leg kick.
Shota scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Thrym keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shota.
Shota fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shota defending well as Thrym loads up on a big left hand.
Shota doesn't manage to clinch there - Thrym circles away.
Shota throws a low kick but Thrym avoids it.
Shota throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrym misses with a head kick.
Shota fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thrym manages to avoid it.
Thrym throws an overhand right that lands on Shota's shoulder, as Shota tries to avoid the shot.
Shota is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thrym.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shota.
Shota scores with a hook to the body. Thrym takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Thrym. That snapped Shota's head back.
Shota throws a body punch but Thrym moves out of range.
Thrym let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Shota fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thrym has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thrym throws a body punch but Shota moves out of range.
Shota throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shota throws an overhand right that lands on Thrym's shoulder, as Thrym tries to avoid the shot.
Shota throws a shot from downtown. Thrym moves away and avoids it.
Thrym scoring well with a low kick there.
Shota takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Shota just misses with a punch to the body.
Shota moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Shota motions for Thrym to come forward. Shota throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thrym on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shota steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thrym.
Shota lands a nice shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Thrym.
Thrym fails with an attempt to clinch. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shota misses with a hook to the body
and Thrym cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shota avoids the head kick by Thrym.
Shota thuds his right hand into Thrym's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Thrym checks a leg kick.
Shota has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shota there as he acknowledges the shot.
Thrym lands a head shot.
Shota misses with a wild body shot.
Thrym misses with an uppercut.
Thrym blocks a jab.
Thrym on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shota has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thrym.
Thrym scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shota in his tracks.
Shota throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shota misses with a body shot
and Thrym counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Shota slips under a jab.
Thrym throws a jab but it's blocked by Shota.
Thrym throws a looping overhand right but Shota ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Thrym keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Shota tries to clinch but Thrym moves out of range.
Shota throws a big shot that misses.
Shota tests Thrym's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thrym gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Thrym blocks a low kick nicely.
Shota moves out of range as Thrym strikes.
Thrym uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shota.
A swing and a miss from Thrym.
Shota connects with a nice looking jab.
Shota throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thrym sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shota just misses with a punch to the body.
Thrym looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shota misses with a body punch
and Thrym counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thrym walks into a left hand.
Thrym tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Shota throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Shota avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thrym pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Thrym avoids the body shot from Shota.
Thrym steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shota.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shota finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Thrym throws a jab but it's blocked by Shota.
Shota misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thrym.
Shota digs a good hook to Thrym's body.
Shota swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shota fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thrym.
Thrym is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shota.
Shota jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Thrym on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thrym throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Thrym lands a nice hook to Shota's body. Shota takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shota takes a swing at Thrym's ribcage but misses.

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 Adrian Shota.
I think Shota 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rung Thrym!

Rung Thrym seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Adrian Shota was interviewed post fight and said 'Even the best of us have much to learn. My pain is well earned. May all my enemies be so skilled as you.'.

 

Event: CEC 529     
Date:   Jul 19, 2017
#R1#
Felterbush thows a leg kick but Shota checks it
letting Shota counter with a right hand. #CL#
Shota moves into the clinch.
Shota lands a hook that snaps the head of Felterbush backwards.
Shota lands with a left to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Donnie Felterbush has been cut.
Felterbush softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shota doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shota lands a nice shot to the body.
Felterbush lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shota backwards.
Felterbush tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shota's elbow.
Shota trying to land knees to the body.
Felterbush tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shota's elbow.
Felterbush blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Felterbush breaks from the clinch.
Felterbush keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Felterbush has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shota.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Shota looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Shota gets a clinch.
Felterbush throws a head punch that misses.
Shota prevents a body shot from Felterbush. #T1#
Shota digs a right hand underneath Felterbush's ribcage. Felterbush let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shota misses with the head strike.
Shota working aggressively here.
Shota lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shota throws a punch but it's blocked by Felterbush.
Shota landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Felterbush looks winded!
Shota digs a right hand into Felterbush's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Felterbush's gas tank.
Shota misses with a punch on the inside.
Shota unloads a knee to the mid-section. Felterbush lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Shota lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Shota.
Shota goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Felterbush throws a head punch that misses.
Shota throws a punch but it's blocked by Felterbush.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shota.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shota can't find room to land a body shot as Felterbush controls the action.
Shota misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shota.
Shota tries to work over Felterbush's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Shota.
Shota goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Felterbush misses with a punch to the body.
Shota has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Shota lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good body shot from Shota.
Shota lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shota lands a body shot.
Felterbush swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Shota.
Shota trying to land knees to the body.
Shota lands a left hand.
Felterbush swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Felterbush has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Shota seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Felterbush can turn it around.
A short right from Shota.
Shota tries a knee to the head but Felterbush blocks it.
Shota swings wildly with an uppercut but Felterbush uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shota struggles to land a body shot inside as Felterbush controls his hands.
Felterbush lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shota backwards.
Felterbush takes a shot to the head.
Shota lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Felterbush.
Shota digs a right hand into Felterbush's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Felterbush's gas tank.
Shota blocks a body shot from Felterbush. #T3#
Shota blocking some punches.
Shota throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shota blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Felterbush prevents a body shot from Shota.
Felterbush takes a knee right on the jaw!
Felterbush takes a shot to the head.
Felterbush blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Felterbush tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shota's elbow.
Felterbush swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Felterbush blocks a body shot from Shota.
Shota lands a left hand.
Shota with a knee to the head. #ROC#
Felterbush is rocked!
Felterbush blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Felterbush is still on wobbly legs! Can Shota finish him?
Felterbush blocking some punches.
Shota fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shota misses with some punches.
Shota throws a punch but it's blocked by Felterbush.
Shota has a couple of punches blocked by Felterbush.
Felterbush is looking to break free of the clinch but Shota has double underhooks.
Shota swings wildly with an uppercut but Felterbush uses good head movement to avoid it.
Felterbush tries to work over Shota's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
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!
Shota misses with some punches.
Felterbush blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Felterbush blocking some punches.
Shota misses with some punches.
Felterbush blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Felterbush tries a body shot but Shota blocks it.
Shota throws a head punch that misses.
Shota throws a punch but it's blocked by Felterbush.
Felterbush seems to have recovered his senses.
Shota trying to land knees to the body. #T4#
Shota presses Felterbush against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shota tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Shota.
Shota lands a big right hand that drops Felterbush! The killer instinct kicks in and Shota finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Shota!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adrian Shota!
Adrian Shota took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, King of Fists for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: EVO 310: Bashorov vs Orion     
Date:   Apr 22, 2017
#R1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Shota.
Todd looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shota takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice shot by Shota.
Todd misses the shot to the body.
We've been informed that Shota has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Shota throws a body shot but no joy.
Todd avoids the body shot from Shota.
Shota misses with a jab to the body
and Todd counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Todd ducks under a wild hook from Shota.
Todd quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Shota tests Todd's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A shot to the body from Shota misses
enabling Todd to counter with a crisp jab.
Todd fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shota is out of range.
Shota misses with an uppercut.
Shota connects with a solid leg kick.
Todd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shota bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Todd's head.
Shota on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A slow jab from Shota misses its intended target.
Shota rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The fighters circling - Shota throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Todd throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Adrian Shota seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
A clash of legs there as Shota blocks the low kick.
Todd scores with a leg kick.
Shota darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shota connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Todd finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Shota lands a jab to the nose.#CL2#
Shota gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shota just misses with a elbow thrown towards Todd's brow.
Shota misses with a body punch.
Shota throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Todd blocks it with crossed arms.
With the fighters up against the cage, Shota throws an elbow but misses.
Shota prevents Todd from breaking the clinch.
Todd blocking some punches.
Shota tries a body shot but Todd blocks it.
Shota fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Todd lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shota backwards.
Shota tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Todd tries to work over Shota's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Todd blocks a body shot from Shota.
Shota trying to land knees to the body. #BC#
Todd pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Todd lands with a nice body punch.
Todd throws a low kick but Shota avoids it.
Todd on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Todd missing with a left hand there. Shota was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shota works the jab nicely.
Shota throws a leg kick
and Todd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shota lands with a cross.
Shota throws a jab when Todd was well out of range.
Todd takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Todd scores with a jab to the body.
Todd comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Todd.
Todd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Todd misses the target.
A big left from Shota misses.
Todd scores with a hook to the body. Shota takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shota is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Todd had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T3#
Todd on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Todd avoids the body shot from Shota.
Shota throws a nice inside leg kick.
A jab from Todd does it's job there.
Todd throws a wild body kick that Shota sees coming a mile off.
Todd thuds his right hand into Shota's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Todd walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shota checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Todd lands with a kick to the ribs.
Todd fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shota has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Todd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Decent striking displayed by Todd there.
Todd lands with an overhand left.
Shota misses with a hook
and Todd counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shota lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Todd misses with a left hand
and Shota counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Decent striking displayed by Shota there.
Shota wants to clinch but Todd slips to the side
and Todd counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Shota cracks the inside of Todd's front leg.
Todd avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Todd moves out of range of the strikes.
Shota tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Todd checks a low kick from Shota.
Todd moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Shota tries to clinch but Todd moves away
letting Todd counter with a right hand.
Todd lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Shota lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shota throws out a loose jab but Todd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Todd looks to land a right hand but Shota moved out of range.
Shota misses the jab.
Todd swings for the body but Shota moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Todd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shota.
Shota looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shota throws out a loose jab but Todd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Todd throws a lazy right hand but Shota sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Todd lands a slapping body shot.
Shota swings for the body but Todd moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Adrian Shota will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Todd lands with a nice body punch.
A leg kick checked by Todd.
Shota throws a poor cross that misses
and Todd counters with a straight right hand.
Todd 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.
A clash of legs there as Todd blocks the low kick.
Shota blocks the body kick.
Shota misses with a wild body shot.
Shota takes a swing at Todd's ribcage but misses.
Shota misses with a body shot.
Todd walks into a straight right hand from Shota.
Shota swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Todd counters with a slapping leg kick.
Todd explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Todd takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Todd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shota.
Todd motions for Shota to come forward. Todd throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shota looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Todd takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Todd pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shota throws a leg kick but Todd checks it.
Shota looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Shota throws a body punch but Todd moves out of range.
Todd fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shota on the side of the head.
Todd has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Todd there as he acknowledges the shot.
Todd defending well as Shota loads up on a big left hand.
Todd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Todd throws a quick counter kick to the body but Shota avoids it.
Shota takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Todd misses with a left hand
and Todd takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shota on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Todd throws a poor cross that misses
and Shota makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shota takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Todd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shota.
Todd appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Shota moves out of range as Todd throws a body kick.
Shota walks into a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shota tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Todd paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Todd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shota was well out of range. Poor timing from Todd.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Todd checks a leg kick.
Todd checks a leg kick.#T2#
Shota misses with a low kick.
Todd throws a push kick but Shota slaps the foot to one side.
Shota misses the shot to the body.
Todd fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shota checks it well.
Nice uppercut lands for Todd. That snapped Shota's head back.
Shota tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Todd manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shota connects with a jab.
Todd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Todd lands a nice looking body kick.
The fighters circling - Todd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shota takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Todd lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shota throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Shota.
Todd fails to land with a series of punches.
Shota jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shota chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T3#
Todd moves away from the strike by Shota.
Shota looks to score with a jab to the body but Todd is just out of range.
Rockmeteller Todd is winning the standup battle so far.
Todd lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Some bone on bone action there as Shota checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Shota throws a looping overhand right but Todd ducks down to avoid it.
Shota connects with a leg kick. Todd looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Todd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Todd misses with a wild body shot.
Todd scores with a sloppy right hand. Shota should have avoided that one.
Todd cracks the inside of Shota's front leg.
Shota throws a looping overhand right but Todd ducks down to avoid it.
Shota lands with a straight right. Todd didn't see that one coming.
Todd looks to throw a body kick
and Todd takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shota throws a jab but it's blocked by Todd.
Shota takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Todd scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shota in his tracks. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shota tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Todd was well out of range. Poor timing from Shota.
Todd takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Todd throws a body kick that misses.
Todd looks to score with a jab to the body but Shota is just out of range.
Shota throws out a counter right but Todd avoids it with no problem.
Shota misses with a looping left.
A leg kick checked by Todd.
Todd displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shota throws out the jab.
Shota has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shota looks to land a left hand but Todd moved out of range nicely.
Shota tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Todd manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Todd is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Shota.
An attempted straight right counter from Todd misses the target.
Shota on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Todd scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Todd lands a nice hook to Shota's body. Shota takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shota avoids the body shot from Todd.
Todd takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Todd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shota throws a hook but Todd avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rockmeteller Todd dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Shota tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Todd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Todd misses with a straight right.
Nice shot by Shota.
Nice jab there from Todd.
Todd throws a leg kick which misses Shota's front leg but catches the back leg as Shota tries to avoid it. #CL2#
Shota gets a clinch. #BC#
Todd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Todd tries a low kick but Shota avoids it.
Shota throws a body punch but Todd moves out of range.
Todd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shota.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shota misses with a straight right.
Todd looks to throw the jab but Shota is out of range.
Shota throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Todd was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Todd.
Shota tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Todd was well out of range. Poor timing from Shota.#T1#
Todd throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shota slips a straight right by Todd.
Todd lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A big left from Shota misses.
Shota's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shota throws a right hand that misses
and Todd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Todd lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shota at a distance.
Shota takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shota takes one to the chin there.
Todd lands a lovely overhand right.
Todd lands with a kick to the ribs.
Todd throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shota misses the body punch
and Todd counters with a nice uppercut.
Todd slips a jab from Shota.
A swing and a miss from Todd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shota keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shota doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Todd pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shota is out of range and Todd settles back down.
Nice defenses there by Todd.#T2#
Todd misses with a wild body shot.
Todd misses with a straight left.
Shota tries a low kick but Todd avoids it.
Todd moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Shota just misses with a punch to the body.
Shota wants to clinch
letting Todd counter with a right hand.
Shota misses with a looping left.
Todd misses the shot to the body.
Shota misses with a leg kick.
Shota has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Todd.
Shota misses with an uppercut. Todd saw that one coming.
Todd seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Todd takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL2#
Shota drives through and clinches with Todd against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Todd.
Shota blocking some punches. #BC#
Todd manages to break the clinch. #T3#
Todd throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shota displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Todd throws out the jab.
Todd has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Todd there as he acknowledges the shot.
Todd scores with a nice head shot.
Todd checks a leg kick.
Todd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Todd scores with a leg kick.
Todd lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice body punch from Shota.
Shota misses with a straight right.
Todd throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shota misses with a body shot.
Todd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shota scores with a punch to the head.
Shota thuds a left hand into Todd's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shota throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Todd on the side of the head.
Todd feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shota's calf.#T4#
Todd looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Todd tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shota throws a low kick, looking for Todd's leg but Todd calmly moves out of range.
Todd throws a low kick but Shota avoids it.
Shota lands a leg kick that knocks Todd off balance momentarily.
Shota shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Todd connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shota momentarily.
Todd throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A leg kick checked by Shota.
Shota throws a low kick but Todd moves out of range easily.
Todd takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shota misses with a low kick.
Todd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Todd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shota.
Shota stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Shota rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Todd counters with a lovely straight right hand!

And that's the end of the fight!
Rockmeteller Todd showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Todd 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rockmeteller Todd!

Rockmeteller Todd tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
The defeated Adrian Shota had this to say: 'Even the best of us have much to learn. My pain is well earned. May all my enemies be so skilled as you.'.

 

Event: EVO Mega BDAY BASH     
Date:   Mar 22, 2017
#R1#
Shota looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shota slips a straight right by Stoker.
Stoker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stoker has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Stoker lands with a nice body punch.
Stoker misses with a wild body shot.
Stoker is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stoker keeps Shota at a distance using the push kick.
Stoker lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shota gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Donk. Stoker catches Shota right on the button with a cross.
Stoker pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shota is out of range and Stoker settles back down.
Shota appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Stoker swings for the body but Shota moves out of range.
Stoker with a nice cross.
Stoker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Stoker finds it's way through Shota's defenses.
Shota throws a body shot but no joy.
Edward Stoker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stoker, right into the meat.
Shota takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stoker misses with a body punch
and Shota connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stoker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stoker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stoker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shota's head backwards.
Stoker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shota.
Stoker getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stoker is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Shota throws a leg kick that misses.
Stoker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stoker misses with a body shot.
Stoker connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shota has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
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!
Stoker connects with a high kick. #T2#
Shota takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shota throws a lazy right hand but Stoker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stoker misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Shota to counter with a crisp jab.
Shota slips under a jab from Stoker.
Stoker misses with a body shot.
Shota throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shota lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A lazy left from Stoker finds it's target.
Stoker punishes Shota's body with a nice straight punch.
Shota connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stoker jabs at Shota's body.
Shota misses with a wild body shot.
Shota throws a right hand that misses
and Stoker counters with a nice body shot. #T3#
Shota takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shota swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stoker raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stoker.
Shota misses with a low kick as Stoker jumps back.
Stoker checks the leg kick.
Stoker connects with an inside leg kick.
Stoker wants to slow Shota down by chopping away at his legs.
Shota takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stoker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stoker closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Stoker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shota.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Stoker - that will leave a mark!
Stoker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shota tried to counter with a leg kick but Stoker avoided it.
Stoker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shota needs to keep his hands up - Stoker had a free shot at his head there.
Stoker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A quick step to the side and Shota tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shota moves out of range as Stoker strikes.
It looked like Shota wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shota has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Stoker misses with a right hand
and Shota counters with a lovely straight right hand!
An inside leg kick from Stoker misses.
Stoker lands a jab to Shota's midsection.
Stoker scores with a nice strike.
Stoker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Stoker. Shota shrugs it off though.
Stoker missing with a left hand there. Shota was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shota tried to counter with a leg kick but Stoker avoided it.
Shota throws a poor cross that misses
and Stoker counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Stoker dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Shota takes one on the button.
Stoker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shota.
Stoker moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stoker throws a right hand that misses
and Shota makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shota takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stoker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shota misses with a body shot
and Stoker counters with a good low kick that Shota was not able to check.
Shota looks to throw the jab but Stoker is out of range.
Shota looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stoker swings for the body but Shota moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shota. Stoker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shota throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stoker misses with a straight left.
Shota looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Shota checks the leg kick nicely there. #T1#
Stoker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shota at a distance.
Stoker swings widly with a right hand
letting Shota counter with a right hand.
Shota lands with a hook. Stoker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stoker slips a straight right by Shota.
Stoker misses with a low kick.
Shota tried to counter with a leg kick but Stoker avoided it.
Stoker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Shota uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoker.
Stoker throws a good cross that connects.
Stoker throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stoker checks the leg kick.
Stoker scores with a body shot.
Shota fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stoker manages to avoid it.
Shota jabs Stoker right on the nose. Stoker blinks but takes it well.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stoker ducks under a wild hook from Shota.
Shota on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stoker has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Shota keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stoker.
Shota takes one to the side of the head.
Shota with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A head kick from Stoker lands but Shota takes it in his stride.
Stoker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A slow jab from Shota misses its intended target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stoker.
Stoker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Shota was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Stoker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shota.
Shota feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Shota takes a swing at Stoker's ribcage but misses.
Shota missing with a left hand there. Stoker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
That kick from Stoker tenderised Shota's leg. Shota is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice body kick from Stoker.
Stoker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stoker feints and then cracks Shota's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shota down.
Stoker throws a head kick that misses.
Stoker throws a nice head kick!
Shota throws a leg kick but Stoker checks it.
Stoker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stoker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Shota misses its target.
Stoker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Stoker.
Stoker feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shotas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T4#
Stoker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shota walks forward, straight into a front kick from Stoker.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stoker sizes up Shota with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stoker scores with a hook to the body. Shota takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shota lands a jab to Stoker's midsection.
Stoker is looking to chop away at Shota's legs.
Stoker lands a body shot.
Shota steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stoker.
Stoker connects with a body shot that sends Shota's belly button to the back.
Stoker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Shota might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Stoker looks to land a body kick but Shota moved away.
Shota displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stoker throws out the jab.
Stoker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Stoker backs away, Shota returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Stoker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Shota's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Stoker lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Shota takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stoker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stoker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stoker connects with the punch.
Shota tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stoker was well out of range. Poor timing from Shota.
Stoker scores with a jab.
Stoker works the jab nicely.
Edward Stoker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shota on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shota throws a body shot but no joy.
Stoker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stoker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shota.
Shota dodges the punch combination from Stoker. #T1#
Stoker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shota. That did some damage!
A left lands for Stoker.
Shota ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stoker moves away.
Shota missing with a left hand there. Stoker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stoker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shota swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nice cross by Stoker.
Stoker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shota takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice cross by Stoker.
Shota moves out of range as Stoker throws a body kick.
Stoker is looking to slow Shota down with leg kicks. #T2#
Stoker cracks Shota with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stoker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shota on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Shota connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stoker. Stoker circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stoker feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shotas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Shota misses with a hook. Stoker ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Shota misses its intended target.
Shota is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stoker moves out of range of the strikes.
Stoker with a jab.
Stoker throws a jab but it's blocked by Shota.
Shota wants to land a leg kick but Stoker is out of range.
Shota tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stoker was well out of range. Poor timing from Shota.#T3#
Shota takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Stoker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shota's head backwards.
Shota will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The fighters circling - Shota throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stoker swings widly with a right hand
and Shota counters with a good low kick that Stoker was not able to check.
Shota takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Shota throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stoker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stoker flicks out a counter leg kick but Shota steps away.
Stoker misses with a body shot.
Shota looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Shota steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stoker.
Jab, jab by Stoker - just one landing.
Stoker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shota on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Shota lands a jab.#T4#
Shota keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stoker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good work by Stoker as he checks the leg kick.
Shota misses the shot to the body.
Shota with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stoker to score with a decent uppercut.
Stoker misses with a double jab.
Shota lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stoker lunges at Shota with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shota's hand.
Stoker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shota doesn't seem bothered though.
Stoker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stoker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shota stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stoker.
Stoker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Stoker really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Stoker catches Shota with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stoker misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shota swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stoker scores with a push kick.
Stoker thows a body kick. Shota tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Shota takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Shota takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stoker moves out of range of the leg kick from Shota.
Stoker connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shota keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stoker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stoker throws the kick towards the body but Shota avoids it.
Shota looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Stoker misses with a kick to the body. #T1#
Nice straight punches there by Stoker. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stoker.
Shota misses with a wild body shot.
A jab lands there for Stoker.
Shota thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stoker is trying to counter with his kicks.
Shota throws a body punch but Stoker moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stoker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stoker is looking to slow Shota down with leg kicks.
Stoker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Shota shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stoker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shota's calf.
Stoker misses the shot to the body.
Stoker scores with a nice head shot.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Stoker. Shota does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shota swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stoker throws a leg kick that misses.
Stoker misses with a wild body shot.
Shota throws an overhand right that lands on Stoker's shoulder, as Stoker tries to avoid the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stoker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A head kick misses from Stoker.
A slow jab from Shota misses its intended target.
Shota swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Stoker counters with a nice uppercut.
Stoker connects with a solid leg kick.
Shota swings for the body but Stoker moves out of range.
Shota throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice straight punches there by Stoker. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stoker.#T3#
Shota throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stoker checks a low kick from Shota.
Stoker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shota is looking to counter punch.
Shota bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shota.
Stoker slips a jab from Shota.
Stoker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shota sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shota fires out a quick counter leg kick but Stoker just manages to avoid it.
Stoker just misses with a punch to the body.
Stoker throws a lazy right hand but Shota sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stoker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shota takes one to the side of the head.
Stoker throws a low kick, looking for Shota's leg but Shota calmly moves out of range.
It looked like Shota wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Stoker digs a good body shot into Shota's ribs.
Stoker lands with a nice body punch.
Stoker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stoker misses with a straight right.
A quick step to the side and Shota tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shota takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stoker scores with a hook.
Stoker misses with a lunging right hand
and Shota counters with a nice uppercut.
Stoker misses the jab.
Shota was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Shota throws a body punch but Stoker moves out of range.
Stoker tries to land a front kick but Shota steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
An attempted straight right counter from Shota misses the target.
Shota blocks a head kick by Stoker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Stoker dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!
#R5#
Shota walks into a jab.
Stoker throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Some bone on bone action there as Stoker checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stoker throws a looping overhand right but Shota ducks down to avoid it.
Stoker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stoker throws a leg kick which misses Shota's front leg but catches the back leg as Shota tries to avoid it.
Stoker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shota feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Stoker. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stoker.
Nice shot by Stoker.
Stoker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shota.
Stoker throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Stoker swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shota.
Stoker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shota takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stoker throws a body shot but no joy.
Stoker throws a head kick but Shota moves out of range.
Shota throws the left hand but Stoker avoids the punch easily.
Stoker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shota uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoker.
Shota ducks right into an uppercut from Stoker.
Stoker lands an overhand right.
Stoker with a hook.
Good work by Stoker as he checks the leg kick.
Adrian Shota has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Shota throws out a loose jab but Stoker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stoker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Shota on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stoker throws a body shot but no joy.
Shota was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Stoker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shota connects with a nice looking jab.
Stoker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stoker scores with a nice strike.
Stoker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shota.
Shota feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Stoker lands a front kick.
Shota on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stoker. Stoker obviously looking to wear him down. #T3#
Shota on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stoker. Stoker obviously looking to wear him down.
Stoker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stoker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stoker cracks Shota with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Shota steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stoker.
It looked like Shota wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stoker throws the left hand but Shota avoids the punch easily.
Shota moves out of range of the body kick.
Stoker lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jab by Stoker.
Stoker checks a leg kick.
Shota throws a body punch but Stoker moves out of range.
Shota staying out of range there.
Shota throwing a counter right hand but Stoker manages to avoid it.#T4#
Stoker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shota takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shota takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stoker lands a slapping body shot.
Shota throws out a loose jab but Stoker uses good head movement to avoid it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Stoker.
Good leg kick by Stoker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stoker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stoker scores with a kick to the body.
Stoker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Edward Stoker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A cross from Stoker lands.
Shota tries to move into range but Stoker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Stoker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stoker 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Stoker!

Edward Stoker seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Adrian Shota was interviewed post fight and said 'Even the best of us have much to learn. My pain is well earned. May all my enemies be so skilled as you.'.

 

Event: EVO 298:     
Date:   Feb 15, 2017
#R1#
Kurtz throws a head kick but Shota moves out of range. #CL#
Shota moves into the clinch successfully.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kurtz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shota tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kurtz's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Kurtz.
Kurtz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shota misses with a punch to the body.
Shota lands a hook that snaps the head of Kurtz backwards. #CUT#
It looks like Walter Kurtz has been cut.
Shota doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kurtz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kurtz managing to block the knees to the body from Shota.
Shota trying to land knees to the body.
Shota makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shota looking to throw knees to the head but Kurtz is blocking nicely.
Kurtz blocks a body shot from Shota.
Kurtz fails to pull guard.
Shota is leaning against Kurtz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shota landing some nice looking knees to the body.
I was talking to Shota's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Shota misses with a body punch. #T1#
Kurtz tries a body shot but Shota blocks it.
Shota scores with a shoulder strike.
Kurtz takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Shota.
Shota blocking some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Kurtz.
Shota tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kurtz goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD2#
Kurtz manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Shota has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kurtz is proving hard to escape from. #SU#
Shota stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kurtz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shota moves away.
Kurtz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kurtz connects with a looping right hand.
Shota needs to keep his hands up - Kurtz had a free shot at his head there.#T2#
Kurtz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shota jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shota throws a low kick but Kurtz moves out of range easily.
Kurtz lands with a nice body kick.
Shota throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kurtz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shota throws a body punch but Kurtz moves out of range.
Kurtz ducks under a wild hook from Shota.
Shota throws a chopping leg kick but Kurtz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Shota scores with a jab.
Shota connects with a right hand. Kurtz shakes it off.
Kurtz misses with a wild body shot.
Shota throws an overhand right that lands on Kurtz's shoulder, as Kurtz tries to avoid the shot.
Shota misses with a wild body shot.
Kurtz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shota moves away.
Adrian Shota is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kurtz.
Kurtz avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T3#
Shota walks into a stiff left hand from Kurtz.
Shota moves out of range of the body kick.
Shota is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kurtz takes one to the chin there.
Shota misses with a jab to the body
and Shota takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice cross by Kurtz.
Shota swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shota tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shota looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shota doesn't manage to clinch there - Kurtz circles away.
It seemed like Kurtz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shota lands with a right hand.
Shota tries to clinch but Kurtz is having none of it.
Shota lands a jab.#T4#
Kurtz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shota stuns Kurtz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kurtz throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Shota counters with a nice uppercut.
Shota tries to clinch up but Kurtz circles away and keeps his distance.
Shota's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kurtz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shota scrambles back to his feet.#CL#
Shota clinches up with Kurtz and pushes him back against the cage.
Shota misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shota tries a body shot but Kurtz blocks it.
Kurtz swings wildly with an uppercut but Shota uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kurtz tries a body shot but Shota blocks it.
Shota misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kurtz.
Kurtz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kurtz tries a body shot but Shota blocks it.
Shota lands a nice shot to the body.
Shota landing knees to the body.
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 Adrian Shota will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Walter Kurtz's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Kurtz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kurtz cracks Shota with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kurtz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shota fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kurtz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kurtz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shota.
Shota scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kurtz in his tracks.
Kurtz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shota.
Kurtz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Kurtz misses the target.
Kurtz misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurtz throws a leg kick but Shota moved away.
Kurtz defending well as Shota loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Shota misses.
Shota sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Shota swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Kurtz.
Shota lands with a shot to the body.
Shota moves out of range of the body kick.
Kurtz needs to keep his hands up - Shota had a free shot at his head there.
Crunch! Kurtz slams his shin into Shota's torso.
Shota slips under a jab from Kurtz.
Shota defending well as Kurtz loads up on a big left hand.
Shota ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kurtz looks to throw a body kick
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Shota counters with a right hand to the body.
Kurtz throws out a leg kick but Shota moves out of range and Kurtz only half commits.
Kurtz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kurtz shoots in looking for a takedown but Shota manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kurtz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kurtz looks to land a body kick but Shota moved away.
Kurtz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Walter Kurtz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shota walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kurtz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kurtz explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shota blocks a jab.
Shota throws a lazy right hand but Kurtz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shota jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shota misses with a looping left.
Shota wants to clinch up but Kurtz keeps it at a distance.
Kurtz throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Shota moves into the clinch.
Kurtz misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Kurtz manages to break the clinch.
Shota is looking to clinch.
Kurtz throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Shota takes a swing at Kurtz's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Kurtz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Adrian Shota seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kurtz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shota.
Shota dodges the punch combination from Kurtz. #T3#
Kurtz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shotas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kurtz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shota lands a jab.
Shota tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kurtz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shota scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kurtz in his tracks.
Kurtz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shota looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shota ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kurtz moves away.
Shota misses with a leg kick.
Shota ducks right into an uppercut from Kurtz.
Kurtz sizes up Shota with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shota throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice jab there from Kurtz.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Shota has closed the distance and engaged Kurtz in a clinch. #BC2#
Kurtz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Shota darts in and clinches Kurtz up against the cage.#T4#
A short right from Shota.
A head punch on the inside from Kurtz fails to land. #BC2#
Kurtz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kurtz.
Kurtz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shota checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Shota cracks Kurtz with an open hand slap.
Kurtz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shota fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kurtz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kurtz throws the kick towards the body but Shota avoids it.
That kick from Kurtz tenderised Shota's leg. Shota is trying to keep his angry face on.
Good exchange - Kurtz coming out on top.
Kurtz throws a right and a left that Shota avoids nicely.
Shota connects with a body shot.
Shota throws a body punch but Kurtz moves out of range.
Shota takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Walter Kurtz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Walter Kurtz's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Shota swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shota lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shota buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shota checks the leg kick nicely there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shota.
Shota gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kurtz delivers a nice body kick.
Kurtz lunges at Shota with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shota's hand.
Shota slips a straight right by Kurtz.#CL#
Shota forces Kurtz back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from Kurtz.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shota.
A short right from Kurtz on the inside.
Shota tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kurtz prevents a body shot from Shota. #T1##BC2#
Kurtz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kurtz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shota keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kurtz.
Shota scores with a hook.
Shota walks into a left hand.
Shota jabs at Kurtz's body.
Kurtz shoots in looking for a takedown but Shota manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kurtz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Shota tries to clinch but Kurtz moves out of range.
Shota is looking to clinch but Kurtz is avoiding it.
Kurtz throws the left hand but Shota avoids the punch easily.
Kurtz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shota manages to avoid it.
Kurtz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shota.
Shota throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kurtz! But no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Kurtz misses the target.
Shota tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kurtz was well out of range. Poor timing from Shota.#T2##CL#
Kurtz tries to keep at a distance but Shota has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kurtz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shota misses with some punches.
Kurtz throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Shota fails to land.
Shota blocking some punches.
Shota prevents a body shot from Kurtz.
A head punch on the inside from Kurtz fails to land.
Kurtz working aggressively here.
Kurtz blocks a body shot from Shota.
Shota scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shota tries a body shot but Kurtz blocks it.
Shota scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shota.
Kurtz struggles to land a body shot inside as Shota controls his hands. #T3#
Shota blocks a body shot from Kurtz.
Kurtz lands with a light punch inside.
Kurtz managing to block the knees to the body from Shota.
Shota tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Shota.
Kurtz tries to pull guard but Shota forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Shota lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kurtz fails to land.
Shota misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kurtz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kurtz pushes Shota back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #TD2#
Kurtz pulls Shota into guard.
Shota wants to get up but he can't break Kurtz's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Shota won't allow Kurtz to sweep him here.
Kurtz 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##T4#
Shota looks like he's trying to stand up.
Shota 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.
Shota is staying active underneath Kurtz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kurtz prevents Shota from standing back up.
Kurtz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shota keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Walter Kurtz just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Walter Kurtz's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Kurtz scores with a decent looking hook.
Shota looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kurtz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kurtz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shota.
Shota throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kurtz counters with a body kick.
Kurtz misses with a body kick.
Kurtz misses with a head kick.
Shota throws out a loose jab but Kurtz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shota misses with an uppercut. Kurtz saw that one coming.
Shota throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shota changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shota will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#CL#
Shota closes the distance and clinches.
Kurtz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shota walks away with a smile on his face. Kurtz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A swing and a miss from Kurtz.
Kurtz with a nice cross.#T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kurtz.
Shota slips a jab from Kurtz.
Kurtz throws a hook but Shota avoids it easily.
Shota uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kurtz.
Shota stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kurtz lands with a kick to the ribs.
Shota fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shota checks the leg kick.
Shota throws a chopping leg kick but Kurtz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Shota lands a nice shot that snaps Kurtz's head back.
Shota throws a body punch but Kurtz moves out of range.
Kurtz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shota defends it well.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kurtz.
Kurtz connects with a looping right hand.
Kurtz looks to throw the jab but Shota is out of range.
Shota sizes up Kurtz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kurtz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kurtz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kurtz misses with a looping right.
Shota lands a right hook to the body.
Shota throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shota scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kurtz doesn't seem bothered though.
Kurtz slips a jab from Shota.
Kurtz misses with a hook.
Shota is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kurtz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kurtz throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Shota cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kurtz throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Shota.
Kurtz swats away the attempt to clinch by Shota.
Shota with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3#
Kurtz ducks under a wild hook from Shota.
Shota bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kurtz's head backwards.
Kurtz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shota scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kurtz doesn't seem bothered though.
Kurtz moves out of range of the strikes.
Shota checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kurtz cracks Shota with a right hand to the side of the head.
A head kick from Kurtz lands but Shota takes it in his stride.
Shota slips a jab and a cross from Kurtz.
Shota shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Shota fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kurtz.
Shota throws the left hand but Kurtz avoids the punch easily.
Kurtz steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Shota lands with an uppercut that bounces Kurtz off the cage and back into range.#T4#
A good leg kick by Shota.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kurtz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kurtz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shota checks a leg kick.
Kurtz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shota wants to land a leg kick but Kurtz is out of range.
Shota tries to land a leg kick but Kurtz saw it coming and moves away.
Kurtz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shota cracks Kurtz with a good jab.
Shota moves in looking to clinch but Kurtz pushes him off.
Kurtz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kurtz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kurtz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Shota.#CL#
Shota rushes Kurtz and presses him up against the cage.
A short right from Kurtz.
Kurtz blocks an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Adrian Shota will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Walter Kurtz's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Kurtz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shota dips to his left and cracks Kurtz with an uppercut!
Kurtz punishes Shota's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice shot by Kurtz.
Kurtz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kurtz looks to land a right hand but Shota moved out of range.
Kurtz throws a leg kick
and Shota counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shota defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kurtz.
Shota looks to score with a jab to the body but Kurtz is just out of range.#CL#
Shota moves into the clinch.
Kurtz blocking some punches.
Shota tries to throw a body punch but Kurtz avoids it by throwing Shota back against the cage.
Kurtz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Kurtz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T1#
Shota lands a hook that snaps the head of Kurtz backwards.
Kurtz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shota misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shota.
Shota tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kurtz's elbow.
Shota is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kurtz is defending well for now.
Shota tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shota tries to land knees in the clinch but Kurtz avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Kurtz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shota turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kurtz lunges at Shota with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shota's hand.
Shota throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shota misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kurtz.
Kurtz throws the kick towards the body but Shota avoids it.#T2#
A leg kick checked by Kurtz.
Kurtz scores with a sloppy right hand. Shota should have avoided that one.
Kurtz misses with a left hand #CL#
and Shota moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Kurtz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shota misses with a straight right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kurtz thuds his shin into the meat of Shota's side.
A bone on bone clash there as Kurtz blocks the leg kick.
And Kurtz tries to counter it with a takedown but Shota pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Shota lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shota takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shota takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shota attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kurtz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shota looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kurtz throws out a powerful jab.
Shota throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3#
Shota throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kurtz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shota tries to clinch up.
Kurtz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Shota scores with a jab to the body.
Shota throws out a loose jab but Kurtz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shota throws the left hand but Kurtz avoids the punch easily.
Shota throws a lazy uppercut
and Kurtz counters with a low kick, right behind Shota 's knee.
Shota closes the distance but Kurtz moves to the side
and Kurtz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kurtz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD2#
Kurtz scores with a takedown into Shota's guard.
Kurtz wants to control from the top but Shota keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Shota keeping full guard, as Kurtz tries to pass.
Shota keeping moving, preventing Kurtz from controlling successfully.
Shota keeping full guard, as Kurtz tries to pass.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shota wants to stand up but Kurtz is controlling him.
Kurtz wants to pass the guard but Shota is keeping the position.#ES#
Shota manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Shota lands with a right to the head.

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 Adrian Shota.
I think Shota 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 49:47
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 48:47
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 50:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adrian Shota!

Adrian Shota very nearly forgot to thank King of Fists amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

 

Event: EVO 290: Hawkins vs Dunas     
Date:   Jan 11, 2017
#R1#
Shota throws an overhand right that lands on Samusiovas's shoulder, as Samusiovas tries to avoid the shot.
Shota scores with the left hand. Samusiovas knows he should have avoided that one.
Shota scores with a jab.
Shota throws a front kick that sends Samusiovas stumbling back into the cage.
Samusiovas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Arunas Samusiovas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shota throws an overhand right that lands on Samusiovas's shoulder, as Samusiovas tries to avoid the shot.
Shota scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Shota finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Samusiovas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shota.
Samusiovas appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Samusiovas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shota moves away.
Shota tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shota on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Samusiovas. Samusiovas obviously looking to wear him down.
A head kick by Samusiovas misses #CL2#
and Shota holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shota blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Samusiovas.
Samusiovas just leaning against Shota, taking a breather.
Shota misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Shota misses with some punches.
We've been informed that Shota has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Shota tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Samusiovas's elbow.
Samusiovas misses with some punches.
Shota working aggressively here.
Samusiovas tries a body shot but Shota blocks it.
Samusiovas is trying to stall.
Samusiovas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shota backwards.
Samusiovas managing to block the knees to the body from Shota.
Samusiovas prevents a body shot from Shota.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shota just misses with a elbow thrown towards Samusiovas's brow.
Shota utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Shota lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Samusiovas backwards.
Shota tries a knee to the head but Samusiovas blocks it. #T2#
Samusiovas will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Shota up against the cage.
Shota tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Samusiovas's elbow.
Samusiovas misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Shota. #CUT2#
It looks like Arunas Samusiovas has been cut.
Shota displaying some good clinch control by pressing Samusiovas up against the cage.
Shota tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Samusiovas misses with the head strike.
Samusiovas misses with a punch on the inside.
Samusiovas misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shota.
Shota throws an elbow that misses.
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!
Samusiovas lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shota or not.
The referee is keeping an eye on Shota - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T3#
Shota is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Shota lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shota.
Shota can't find room to land a body shot as Samusiovas controls the action.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Shota landing knees to the body.
Samusiovas prevents a body shot from Shota. #BC#
Samusiovas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shota scores with a jab.
Shota thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd cheers as Samusiovas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shota doesn't seem phased though.
Samusiovas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shota takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Samusiovas moves out of range of the strikes.
Shota jabs at Samusiovas's body.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shota swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Samusiovas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shota moves away.
A slow jab from Shota misses its intended target.
Shota paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Samusiovas takes a jab right on the kisser.
Samusiovas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Samusiovas fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shota checks it well.
Shota lands with a thumping leg kick.
Samusiovas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Samusiovas is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Shota tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Samusiovas was well out of range. Poor timing from Shota.
Samusiovas walks into a left hand.
Samusiovas misses with a right hand
and Shota counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Samusiovas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Samusiovas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shota.
Samusiovas lands a glancing blow to the side of Shota's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adrian Shota dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arunas Samusiovas's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Samusiovas looks to throw a body kick
and Samusiovas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Samusiovas works Shota's body with a nice hook.
Samusiovas takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Samusiovas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shota throws out the jab.
Samusiovas lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Samusiovas staying out of range there.
Samusiovas throws a quick counter kick to the body but Shota avoids it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Shota in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Shota throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Shota misses.
Samusiovas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shota blocks a leg kick.
Samusiovas walks into a straight right hand from Shota.
Shota scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shota throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shota lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Samusiovas at a distance.
Shota connects with a right hand. Samusiovas shakes it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Samusiovas walks into a stiff left hand from Shota.#ROC2#
Samusiovas is rocked!#T1#
Samusiovas throws a looping overhand right but Shota ducks down to avoid it.
Shota blocks the body kick.
Shota misses with a kick to the body
letting Samusiovas counter with a right hand.
Samusiovas throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Shota connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Samusiovas throws out a loose jab but Shota uses good head movement to avoid it.
Samusiovas throws an overhand right that lands on Shota's shoulder, as Shota tries to avoid the shot.
Samusiovas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Samusiovas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Shota steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas looks to land a body kick but Shota moved away.
Shota counters with a body kick.
Samusiovas misses with an uppercut
and Shota counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Samusiovas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Samusiovas walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shota checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Shota keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Shota works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T2#
Samusiovas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shota swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Samusiovas slips under a jab.
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!
Samusiovas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Samusiovas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shota has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Samusiovas misses with a low kick.
Samusiovas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shota moves out of range as Samusiovas throws a body kick.
Samusiovas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Shota to counter with a crisp jab.
Samusiovas tries to land a front kick but Shota steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shota rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Samusiovas counters with a good low kick that Shota was not able to check.
A looping hook to the body misses from Samusiovas. Shota does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shota now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Shota misses with a body shot.
Samusiovas has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Shota.
Shota bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Samusiovas. Shota does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shota darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Samusiovas gets off balance looking for a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Shota uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Samusiovas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Samusiovas throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shota counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oh Samusiovas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shota misses with a straight right.
Samusiovas swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Samusiovas seems to have got his legs back now.
Shota lands a nice looking body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shota pushes Samusiovas away with a front kick.
Samusiovas misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Shota counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Samusiovas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT2#
Arunas Samusiovas's cut is getting worse.
Samusiovas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shota.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Samusiovas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shota misses with a hook.#T4#
Samusiovas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shota moves away.
Samusiovas takes a jab right on the kisser.
Samusiovas tries to land a leg kick but Shota saw it coming and moves away.
Shota misses with a wild body shot.
Samusiovas moves out of range of the body kick.
Samusiovas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Samusiovas throws a body shot but no joy.
Shota misses the body punch
and Samusiovas counters with a series of strikes. Shota will be more careful next time no doubt.
Samusiovas swings widly with a right hand
and Shota counters with a nice body kick.
Shota fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Samusiovas is out of range.
Samusiovas scores with a jab. Shota acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Samusiovas, as that shot connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shota bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Samusiovas's head.
Samusiovas throws a push kick but Shota slaps the foot to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adrian Shota showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Arunas Samusiovas's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
A solid body kick from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas cracks Shota with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Samusiovas listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Samusiovas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shota.
Shota swings widly with a right hand
and Samusiovas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shota thinking.
Samusiovas slips a straight right by Shota.
A lazy left from Samusiovas finds it's target.
Shota throws a big shot that misses.
Samusiovas checks a low kick from Shota.
Samusiovas looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Samusiovas throws a leg kick but Shota sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samusiovas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shota doesn't seem bothered though.
Shota drops his hands momentarily and Samusiovas takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Samusiovas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shota throws a shot from downtown. Samusiovas moves away and avoids it.
Samusiovas misses with a body kick.#T1#
Samusiovas slips under a jab from Shota.
Shota lands a leg kick that knocks Samusiovas off balance momentarily.
Shota throws a shot to the body.
Shota misses the shot to the body.
Shota punishes Samusiovas's body with a nice straight punch.
Samusiovas ducks under a wild hook from Shota.
Samusiovas lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shota misses with an uppercut. Samusiovas saw that one coming.
Shota throws a body shot but no joy.
Shota blocks a leg kick.
Shota checks a leg kick nicely.
Shota throws a hook to the side of Samusiovas's head but Samusiovas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shota cracks Samusiovas with a right hand to the side of the head.
Samusiovas looks to throw a body kick
and Samusiovas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Samusiovas takes a swing at Shota's ribcage but misses.
Shota just misses with a punch to the body.
Samusiovas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shota.
Shota works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Samusiovas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shota moves away.
Shota now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Samusiovas cracks Shota with an open hand slap.
Shota lands with a nice body punch.
Shota throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Shota just misses with a punch to the body.
Shota throws a body shot but no joy.
Shota scores with a punch to the head.
Samusiovas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Shota misses with a body shot.
Samusiovas throws a quick counter kick to the body but Shota avoids it.
Samusiovas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shota.#T3#
Samusiovas lands a really nice looking cross but Shota seems unphased.
Samusiovas connects with a leg kick. Shota looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Samusiovas moves out of range of the body kick.
Samusiovas tries to score with a low kick but Shota moves his leg out of the way.
Shota throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Samusiovas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shota blocks the body kick.
Shota let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Samusiovas is looking to slow Shota down with leg kicks.
Samusiovas connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shota misses the shot to the body.
Samusiovas looks to throw a body kick
and Shota counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Shota swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shota ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Samusiovas moves away.
Samusiovas scores with a hook to the body. Shota takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T4#
Shota moves out of range of the body kick.
Shota throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Samusiovas counters with a body kick that stops Shota in his tracks momentarily.
Samusiovas lands a leg kick that knocks Shota off balance momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shota on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shota looks to score with a jab to the body but Samusiovas is just out of range.
Shota avoids a kick to the body.
Shota throws a poor cross that misses
and Samusiovas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shota looks to score with a jab to the body but Samusiovas is just out of range.
Samusiovas throws the kick towards the body but Shota avoids it.
A low kick from Samusiovas misses
and Shota cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shota avoids the body shot from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas lands with a hook. Shota tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Shota misses the shot to the body.
Samusiovas swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Samusiovas throws a body punch but Shota moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Arunas Samusiovas did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Arunas Samusiovas's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Samusiovas misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Shota counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Samusiovas moves out of range of the strikes.
Samusiovas throws a lazy body kick
and Shota counters with a straight right hand.
Samusiovas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shota's head.
Shota misses with a kick to the body.
Shota throws a looping overhand right but Samusiovas ducks down to avoid it.
Shota bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Samusiovas's head.
Shota lands a jab to the nose.
Samusiovas misses with a low kick.
Samusiovas staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samusiovas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Shota takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shota connects with a body shot.
Shota uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
Shota misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shota fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Samusiovas.
Shota swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Shota misses.
Shota on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Samusiovas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shota throws out the jab.
Samusiovas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Samusiovas walks into a left hand.
Shota throws a big shot that misses.
Samusiovas scores with a nice body kick.
Shota connects with a single shot there.
Samusiovas throws a leg kick
and Shota counters with a nice body shot.
Samusiovas will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Shota takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T2#
Samusiovas looks to land a right hand but Shota moved out of range.
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!
Samusiovas tries a low kick but Shota avoids it.
Shota misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crunch! Samusiovas slams his shin into Shota's torso.
Shota avoids a kick to the body.
Shota thumps Samusiovas with a low kick.
Shota lands with an uppercut that bounces Samusiovas off the cage and back into range.
Samusiovas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shota is looking to slow Samusiovas down with leg kicks.
Samusiovas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Samusiovas ducks right into an uppercut from Shota.
Shota checks a leg kick.#T3#
Shota checks a low kick from Samusiovas.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Samusiovas - that will leave a mark!
Shota throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shota throws a right hand that misses
letting Samusiovas counter with a right hand.
Shota walks into a left hand.
Samusiovas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Samusiovas seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A thudding body kick lands there by Samusiovas!
Shota's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Samusiovas throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Shota.
Samusiovas misses with an attempted mid kick.
Samusiovas missing with a left hand there. Shota was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab lands there for Samusiovas.
Shota fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Samusiovas manages to avoid it.
Shota is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Samusiovas misses with a straight left.
Shota looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Samusiovas slips under a jab from Shota.
Good work by Shota as he checks the leg kick.
Shota is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Samusiovas with a body shot.
Samusiovas throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Shota connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Samusiovas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shota throws an overhand right that lands on Samusiovas's shoulder, as Samusiovas tries to avoid the shot.
Samusiovas lands with a hook. Shota tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Samusiovas avoids a kick to the body.
Samusiovas throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shota.
Samusiovas throws a hook but Shota avoids it easily.
A shot to the body from Samusiovas misses #CL2#
and Shota counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Shota.
Shota lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Shota tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Samusiovas's elbow.
Samusiovas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Adrian Shota will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Arunas Samusiovas's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Shota lands with a cross.
Shota keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Samusiovas.
Shota lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shota takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
An inside leg kick lands from Shota.
Samusiovas misses with a low kick.
Shota gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Samusiovas is looking to slow Shota down with leg kicks.
Shota throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shota lands a jab to Samusiovas's midsection.
Shota looks to land a right hand but Samusiovas moved out of range.
Shota throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A solid leg kick lands there for Samusiovas. #T1#
Samusiovas scores with a push kick.
Nice defenses there by Samusiovas.
Samusiovas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A countering left hand to the body from Shota misses.
A swing and a miss from Samusiovas.
Shota misses with a body shot.
Shota has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Samusiovas.
Shota slips under a jab.
Samusiovas staying out of range there.
A jab from Shota misses.
A shot to the body from Shota misses
and Shota takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shota connects with a body shot.
Shota looks for the body kick but Samusiovas saw that one coming.
Shota moves out of range of the body kick from Samusiovas.
Arunas Samusiovas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Samusiovas shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Shota steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Samusiovas.
A solid leg kick lands there for Samusiovas.
Nice body punch from Shota.
Samusiovas throws a push kick but Shota slaps the foot to one side.
A slow jab from Samusiovas misses its intended target.
Shota checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Samusiovas moves out of range of the strikes.
Samusiovas sizes up Shota with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shota missing with a left hand there. Samusiovas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shota pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shota misses with a looping right.
Shota cracks the inside of Samusiovas's front leg.
Shota finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T3#
A big left from Samusiovas misses.
Samusiovas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Shota loads up on a big right hand but Samusiovas slips the punch.
Shota throws a body punch but Samusiovas moves out of range.
Samusiovas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Samusiovas with a hook.
Shota lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shota swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Samusiovas looks for the body kick but Shota saw that one coming.
Samusiovas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Samusiovas lands the left hand.
Samusiovas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shota throws out a leg kick but Samusiovas moves out of range and Shota only half commits. #T4#
Samusiovas throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shota throws a quick inside leg kick.
Samusiovas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shota.
Adrian Shota seems to be getting the better of the standup.
An inside leg kick from Samusiovas misses.
Shota just misses with a punch to the body.
Samusiovas misses with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shota scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Samusiovas loads up on a big right hand but Shota slips the punch.
Shota misses with a body shot.
Samusiovas throws a front kick aimed at Shota's knee but Shota avoids it well.
Shota is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Shota moves out of range as Samusiovas throws a body kick.
Shota moves out of range of the body kick.
Samusiovas attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Samusiovas.

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 Arunas Samusiovas.
Well Shota 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 47:48
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 47:48
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adrian Shota!

Jumping up and down and very excited, Adrian Shota waved his t-shirt featuring King of Fists's logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: EVO 282: Garret vs Shota     
Date:   Dec 03, 2016
#R1#
Shota throws a jab when Garret was well out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Shota.
Garret avoids the body shot from Shota.
Shota has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Garret uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shota.
Shota misses with a hook. Garret ducked under it nicely.
Shota throws a jab when Garret was well out of range.
Garret appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Garret scores with a kick to the body.
Garret tries to move into range but Shota moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shota staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Shota on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shota moves out of range of the leg kick from Garret.
Garret connects with a leg kick. Shota looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shota takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shota fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garret manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Garret on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A slow jab from Shota misses its intended target.
Garret throws a body shot but no joy.
Shota uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garret.
Shota on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #T1#
Shota throws a hook to the side of Garret's head but Garret sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Garret throws a leg kick but Shota checks it.
Shota throws a looping overhand right but Garret ducks down to avoid it.
Shota keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Shota defending well as Garret loads up on a big left hand.
Shota throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garret uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shota.
Garret walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shota checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Shota misses with a looping left.
Shota getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shota scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice cross by Garret.
Shota connects with a jab.
An inside leg kick from Garret misses.
Shota checks the leg kick nicely there. #T2#
Garret lands a nice looking body shot.
Garret bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garret throws the left hand but Shota avoids the punch easily.
Shota lands a nice leg kick that just misses Garret's sensitive parts.
Garret lands with an overhand left.
Decent striking displayed by Shota there.
A slapping body kick lands there for Garret.
Shota misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garret. Shota does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shota misses with a lunging right hand
and Garret counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shota takes a swing at Garret's ribcage but misses.
Garret ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shota moves away.
Garret is looking to wear down Shota with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Garret ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shota fails to land with a series of punches.
Shota looks to land a left hand but Garret moved out of range nicely.
Garret is looking to slow Shota down with leg kicks. #T3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shota.
Garret misses with a body shot.
Shota looks to score with a jab to the body but Garret is just out of range.
Garret scores with a nice right hand.
Shota throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garret connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shota looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Garret connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shota lands a really nice looking cross but Garret seems unphased.
Garret throws a body shot but no joy.
Shota moves out of range of the strikes.
Shota throws a hook to the side of Garret's head but Garret sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Garret takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Shota takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shota lands with a right hand. #T4#
Garret's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shota under the eye.
Shota misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by Garret.
Shota drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Shota looks to land a right hand but Garret moved out of range.
Garret takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Good shot there by Garret.
Garret pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Garret pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Garret scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shota looks to throw the jab but Garret is out of range.
Garret throws a body shot but no joy.
Shota now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Shota checks the leg kick nicely there.
Garret rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shota counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shota throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Garret sees it coming and avoids it easily.
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 Pat Garret 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.
#R2#
Garret cracks the inside of Shota's front leg.
A leg kick checked by Shota.
It seemed like Shota was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shota scores with the left hand. Garret knows he should have avoided that one.
Shota avoids a kick to the body.
Garret staying out of range there.
Pat Garret is winning the standup battle so far.
Garret misses with a jab to the body
and Shota counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Garret has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Garret avoids a punch combination nicely.
A quick step to the side and Garret tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garret tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shota was well out of range. Poor timing from Garret.
Shota walks into a straight right hand from Garret.
Garret motions for Shota to come forward. Garret throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shota connects with a body shot that sends Garret's belly button to the back.
The fighters circling - Garret throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Garret is looking to land body kicks.
Garret fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shota manages to avoid it.
Garret throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T1#
Garret takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Garret.
Garret takes one to the chin there.
Garret throws a low kick but Shota avoids it.
Shota throws out a counter right but Garret avoids it with no problem.
Shota dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Garret throws a body kick that misses.
Garret smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Garret throws a push kick but Shota slaps the foot to one side.
Garret avoids a kick to the body.
Garret uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shota.
Garret throws a leg kick but Shota sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Donk. Garret catches Shota right on the button with a cross.
Garret wants to land a leg kick but Shota is out of range.
Garret throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
Shota uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garret.
Garret misses with an uppercut. Shota saw that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shota lands a right hook to the body.
Shota misses with a jab to the body
and Garret counters with an inside leg kick.
Garret throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice uppercut there from Shota.
Garret scores with a jab to the head.
Shota scores with a decent looking hook.
Shota looks to throw a body kick
and Garret counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Shota throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab from Shota.
Shota drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Garret misses with an uppercut.
Shota checks a leg kick. #T3#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Garret crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Shota - the referee stops the clock and Garret gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Shota. Garret manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Shota feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Garrets jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Garret jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Shota was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shota throws a jab when Garret was well out of range.
Garret fires out a quick counter leg kick but Shota just manages to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Garret there.
Shota fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Garret has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Garret misses with a straight left.
Shota scores with a jab to the head.
Shota throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Garret counters with an outside leg kick.
Shota misses with an uppercut.
Garret takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Shota.
Garret tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Garret swings for the body but Shota moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shota fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garret manages to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Garret tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T4#
Garret is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shota.
Shota swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Shota misses.
Shota avoids the body shot from Garret.
Garret staying out of range there.
A slow jab from Garret misses its intended target.
Shota's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shota takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Garret connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shota. Shota circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Garret walks into a straight right hand from Shota.
Shota lands a nice looking body shot.
Shota throws a jab when Garret was well out of range.
Garret scores with a sloppy right hand. Shota should have avoided that one.
Shota moves out of range as Garret strikes.
Shota swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Adrian Shota will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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.
#R3#
Garret connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shota. Shota circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shota misses with a body kick.
Shota looks to throw the jab but Garret is out of range.
Garret uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shota.
Garret tries to score with a low kick but Shota moves his leg out of the way.
Shota misses the body punch
and Garret counters with a leg kick.
Garret avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shota misses with a left hand
and Garret counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Garret blocks a low kick nicely.
Shota keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Garret misses the target.
Shota is trying to counter with his kicks.
Garret throws a shot from downtown. Shota moves away and avoids it.
Shota looks for the body kick but Garret saw that one coming.
Garret on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Shota with a nice cross.
Garret looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T1#
Garret showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shota.
Garret finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Shota throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Garret.
A countering left hand to the body from Shota misses.
Garret misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Shota to counter with a crisp jab.
Garret feints a jab promting Shota to slip. Garret then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Shota slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Garret scores with a hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Garret.
Garret throws a big shot that misses.
Garret throws a combination that misses
and Shota cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Garret swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A lazy left from Shota finds it's target.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Garret.
Garret blocks a jab.
Garret is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Garret cracks the inside of Shota's front leg.
Garret takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Garret connects with a solid leg kick.
Shota scores with a hook to the body. Garret takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Garret misses with a double jab.
A lazy body kick from Shota
and Garret counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shota misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Garret misses the target.
A big left from Shota misses.
Shota avoids the body shot from Garret.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Garret.
Shota lands a nice hook to Garret's body. Garret takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T3#
Garret keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shota.
An attempted straight right counter from Garret misses the target.
Garret on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shota lands a nice hook to Garret's body. Garret takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shota misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Garret avoids a kick to the body.
Shota fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Garret is out of range.
Garret throws a leg kick but Shota moved away.
Garret lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shota's sensitive parts.
Garret lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Garret avoids the body shot from Shota.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Garret.
Garret throws a lazy right hand but Shota sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Garret looks to score with a jab to the body but Shota is just out of range.
Shota takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T4#
Shota bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shota feints a counter leg kick.
A big right from Garret misses.
Shota misses with an uppercut. Garret saw that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shota throws a right hand that misses
and Garret counters with a straight right hand.
Shota misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garret.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shota. Garret does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shota cracks Garret with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shota moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Shota lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shota.
Shota throws a jab when Garret was well out of range.
Garret blocks a jab.
A leg kick checked by Shota.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Pat Garret did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Garret keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sloppy strikes from Shota. Those never looked like landing.
Shota checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Shota.
Shota bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shota throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shota throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Garret counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Garret.
Shota throws a leg kick
and Garret counters with a thumping low kick.
Shota lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shota throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shota takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shota is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Shota ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garret moves away.
Garret misses with a body shot
and Shota counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Garret misses with a wild body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Garret.
Garret lands with a cross.
Shota takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Garret tries a low kick but Shota avoids it.
Garret lands with an uppercut that bounces Shota off the cage and back into range.
Garret throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shota doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Garret tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shota was well out of range. Poor timing from Garret.
Garret looks to throw the jab but Shota is out of range.
Garret tries to move into range but Shota moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Garret misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shota moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Shota throws a body shot but no joy.
Shota has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Garret.
Shota misses with a low kick. #T2#
Shota misses with a looping right.
Garret tried to counter with a leg kick but Shota avoided it.
Garret defending well as Shota loads up on a big left hand.
Shota lands with a straight right. Garret didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Garret misses.
Garret bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shota's head.
Garret tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shota was well out of range. Poor timing from Garret.
Garret sizes up Shota with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Garret throws a leg kick but Shota sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Shota misses with a right hand
and Garret counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shota takes a swing at Garret's ribcage but misses.
Shota tries to land a leg kick but Garret saw it coming and moves away.
Shota takes one on the button.
Garret on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T3#
Garret scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shota doesn't seem bothered though.
Shota lands an overhand right.
A low kick from Garret misses
and Shota counters with a good low kick that Garret was not able to check.
Shota ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garret moves away.
Garret pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Garret throws a chopping leg kick but Shota manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A big left from Shota misses.
Garret throws a body punch but Shota moves out of range.
Garret throws a body shot but no joy.
Shota appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Shota's corner calls for a 1-2. Shota obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Shota thumps Garret with a low kick.
Shota with a jab.
Shota bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Garret gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T4#
Garret displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shota throws out the jab.
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!
Garret lands with an overhand left.
Shota drops his hands momentarily and Garret takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Garret jabs Shota right on the nose. Shota blinks but takes it well.
Garret throws the left hand but Shota avoids the punch easily.
Garret is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice defenses there by Garret.
Garret slips a straight right by Shota.
Shota is looking to chop away at Garret's legs.
Good standup being displayed there by Shota as he connects with a hook.
Shota throws the kick towards the body but Garret avoids it.
Shota throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Garret wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shota checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Adrian Shota will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Garret's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Nice shot by Garret.
Garret swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garret ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shota throws a body punch but Garret moves out of range.
A big right from Shota misses.
Shota shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shota lands with a right hand.
Shota throws a looping overhand right but Garret ducks down to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Garret.
Garret uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shota has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shota misses with a wild body shot.
Shota connects with a nice looking jab.
Garret slips a straight right by Shota.
Shota lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T1#
Garret on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shota. Shota obviously looking to wear him down.
Garret throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shota sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shota counters with a body kick.
Shota swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shota connects with a looping right hand.
Shota throws a big shot that misses.
Garret defending well as Shota loads up on a big left hand.
Garret lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Garret keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shota.
A big right from Shota misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Shota misses the target.
Garret checks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Shota misses the target.
Shota just misses with a punch to the body.
Garret misses with an uppercut. Shota saw that one coming.#T2#
Shota throws a body kick that misses.
Garret avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shota slips under a jab from Garret.
Shota scores with a hook to the body. Garret takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shota swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garret turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Garret connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garret scores with a nice head shot.
Garret scores with a body shot.
Garret scores with a nice right hand.
Shota throws a hook to the side of Garret's head but Garret sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shota misses the jab.
Shota fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garret manages to avoid it.#T3#
Shota blocks a low kick nicely.
Garret looks to land a right hand but Shota moved out of range.
Shota looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Garret ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Garret defending well as Shota loads up on a big left hand.
Shota checks the leg kick.
Garret throws out a leg kick but Shota moves out of range and Garret only half commits.
Garret lands a head shot.
Garret bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Garret defending well as Shota loads up on a big left hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Garret blocks the leg kick.
Garret is looking for a counter combo.
Garret cracks Shota with a right hand to the side of the head.
Garret scores with a spinning back kick!
Shota works the jab nicely.
Shota throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Garret sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Garret tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shota was well out of range. Poor timing from Garret.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Shota. Garret shrugs it off though.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Garret.
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!
Shota avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shota 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 Garret has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Garret and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Shota just misses with a punch to the body.
Shota checks a low kick from Garret.
Garret uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shota.
Garret connects with a solid leg kick.
Garret takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Garret feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shota's calf.
Shota with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shota avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shota thinks about the counter body kick.

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 Pat Garret.
Well Garret 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 47:49
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 50:47
Judge William Gold scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Adrian Shota!

Adrian Shota managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, King of Fists, into his post fight interview.

 

Event: EVO 277: Tallon vs Mazcsakhs     
Date:   Nov 09, 2016
#R1#
Obliteratii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Obliteratii lands a jab to Shota's midsection.
Obliteratii moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Obliteratii there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Shota has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Shota has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Obliteratii.
Shota is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A cross from Shota lands.
Shota throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Obliteratii counters with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Obliteratii.
Obliteratii takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shota misses with a kick to the body.
Obliteratii counters with a body kick.
Obliteratii throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Shota tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Obliteratii paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Obliteratii! But no joy.#T1#
Shota jabs Obliteratii right on the nose. Obliteratii blinks but takes it well.
Shota loads up on a big right hand but Obliteratii slips the punch.
Obliteratii swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Obliteratii misses with a body kick.
Obliteratii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shota.
Nice body kick from Obliteratii.
Shota walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Obliteratii checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Obliteratii throws a leg kick which misses Shota's front leg but catches the back leg as Shota tries to avoid it.
Shota blocks the body kick.
Obliteratii throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shota avoids the body shot from Obliteratii.
Shota wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shota just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
A shot to the liver by Shota. Beautiful body shot.
Zeus Obliteratii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shota misses with a body shot
and Obliteratii counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Obliteratii misses with an uppercut. Shota saw that one coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Obliteratii.
Nice uppercut lands for Shota. That snapped Obliteratii's head back.
Obliteratii misses with a straight right.
Obliteratii slips under a jab.
Shota's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Obliteratii connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shota scrambles back to his feet.
Shota on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Obliteratii staying out of range there.
Shota changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Obliteratii connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shota momentarily.
Shota throws out a loose jab but Obliteratii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Obliteratii now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Obliteratii throws a right hand that misses
and Shota connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Shota blocks a jab.
Obliteratii misses with a leg kick.
Shota throws a low kick, looking for Obliteratii's leg but Obliteratii calmly moves out of range.
Obliteratii misses with a kick to the body.
Obliteratii misses with a wild body shot.
Obliteratii lands with a straight right. Shota didn't see that one coming.
Obliteratii misses with a straight left.
That kick from Shota tenderised Obliteratii's leg. Obliteratii is trying to keep his angry face on.
A looping hook to the body misses from Obliteratii. Shota does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shota pushes Obliteratii away with a front kick.
Shota throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Obliteratii stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Obliteratii lands with a straight right. Shota didn't see that one coming.
Obliteratii throws a low kick but Shota avoids it.#T4#
Obliteratii throws a poor cross that misses
and Shota cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Obliteratii feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shota's calf.
Shota tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Obliteratii paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Obliteratii looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Shota.
Obliteratii connects with a looping right hand.
Obliteratii loads up on a big right hand but Shota slips the punch.
Shota lands a nice hook to Obliteratii's body. Obliteratii takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Obliteratii throws a head kick but Shota moves out of range.
Obliteratii takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Obliteratii lands a slapping body shot.
Shota tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Obliteratii throws a front kick aimed at Shota's knee but Shota avoids it well.
A little feinted left hand from Shota on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Obliteratii walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shota checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Shota tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zeus Obliteratii dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Obliteratii feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shota's calf.
Obliteratii looks to score with a jab to the body but Shota is just out of range.
Shota feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Obliteratii's calf.
Obliteratii connects with a solid leg kick.
Obliteratii lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Good work by Shota as he checks the leg kick.
Obliteratii misses with an uppercut. Shota saw that one coming.
Obliteratii throws a nice inside leg kick.
Obliteratii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shota is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Shota gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shota moves away from the strike by Obliteratii.
A bone on bone clash there as Shota blocks the leg kick.
Obliteratii misses with a head kick.
Shota is looking to clinch.
Obliteratii looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Shota - that will leave a mark!
Obliteratii misses with a left hand
and Shota cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Zeus Obliteratii has been cut.
Shota takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Obliteratii throws a right hand that misses
and Shota counters with a good low kick that Obliteratii was not able to check.
Shota is looking to clinch but Obliteratii is avoiding it.
Obliteratii walks into a straight right hand from Shota.
Obliteratii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shota gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shota slips a jab from Obliteratii.
Obliteratii digs a good body shot into Shota's ribs.
Shota moves out of range of the body kick.
Shota throws a leg kick
and Obliteratii counters with a straight right hand.
Shota on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shota paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Obliteratii throws a solid leg kick but Shota takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Obliteratii.
Shota throws a leg kick but Obliteratii moved away.
Obliteratii throws a looping overhand right but Shota ducks down to avoid it.
Obliteratii looks to throw the jab but Shota is out of range.
Shota feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Obliteratii throws a jab when Shota was well out of range.
Shota wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Obliteratii is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shota moves out of range as Obliteratii throws a body kick.
Obliteratii throws a hook but Shota avoids it easily.
Shota connects with a body shot that sends Obliteratii's belly button to the back.
Shota throws a wild body kick that Obliteratii sees coming a mile off.
Shota tries to clinch but Obliteratii is having none of it.
Obliteratii cracks Shota with a good jab.#T3#
Shota slips under a jab.
Obliteratii misses with a leg kick
and Shota counters with a good low kick that Obliteratii was not able to check.
Obliteratii checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Shota steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Obliteratii.
Shota is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Obliteratii throws a leg kick but Shota checks it.
Shota chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Obliteratii can pounce on him.
Zeus Obliteratii seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Obliteratii fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shota has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shota connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Obliteratii's hands.
Shota takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Obliteratii throws a lazy right hand but Shota sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shota looks for the body kick but Obliteratii saw that one coming.
Obliteratii throws a low kick but Shota moves out of range easily.
A jab from Shota does it's job there.#T4#
Obliteratii scoring well with a low kick there.
Shota throws the left hand but Obliteratii avoids the punch easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shota checks a leg kick.
Shota slips a straight right by Obliteratii.
Shota scores with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Obliteratii pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shota is out of range and Obliteratii settles back down.
Shota tries to close the distance and clinch but Obliteratii swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It seemed like Obliteratii was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A low kick from Shota misses
and Obliteratii counters with a nice uppercut.
Shota 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.
Shota avoids the body shot from Obliteratii.
Shota swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Shota avoids the body shot from Obliteratii.
Obliteratii connects with a crisp jab.
Obliteratii with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zeus Obliteratii showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zeus Obliteratii's cut.
That's time! Shota's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Obliteratii misses with an uppercut.
Shota tries to counter by clinching up but Obliteratii breaks away and moves out of range.
Obliteratii blocks a jab.
A nice side step and Obliteratii releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Obliteratii just misses with a punch to the body.
Obliteratii tries to bum rush Shota with a series of wild strikes but Shota uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shota is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Shota fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Obliteratii manages to avoid it.
Shota takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Obliteratii looks to score with a jab to the body but Shota is just out of range.
Obliteratii walks into a straight right hand from Shota.
Shota uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Obliteratii.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obliteratii goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shota tries to clinch up.
Obliteratii misses the jab.
A punch lands to the side of Obliteratii 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Obliteratii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shota. #T1#
Shota looks to throw the jab but Obliteratii is out of range.
Obliteratii takes a swing at Shota's ribcage but misses.
Shota just misses with a punch to the body.
Shota throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Shota misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Obliteratii was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Obliteratii stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Obliteratii attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shota shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Obliteratii misses with a straight left.
Shota tries to counter by clinching up but Obliteratii breaks away and moves out of range.
Obliteratii takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Shota dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Obliteratii avoids a kick to the body. #T2##CL2#
Obliteratii moves into the clinch.
Obliteratii blocks a body shot from Shota.
Shota throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Obliteratiis head.
Shota misses with a punch on the inside.
Shota lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Obliteratii is leaning against Shota and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shota blocks an uppercut.
Obliteratii misses with a body punch.
Shota lands a damaging elbow.
Still in the clinch, Obliteratii scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shota misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Obliteratii lands a right hand.
Shota misses with a knee to the head.
Shota doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Obliteratii scores with a nice short uppercut.
Obliteratii lands a hook to the side of the head.
Obliteratii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shota using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Obliteratii has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T3#
Obliteratii works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A right hook to the body lands for Obliteratii.
Obliteratii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Obliteratii scores with a nice hook to the head.
Obliteratii lands a body shot in the clinch.
Obliteratii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Obliteratii tries to work over Shota's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zeus Obliteratii seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Obliteratii lands a hook to the side of the head.
Obliteratii lands a hook that snaps the head of Shota backwards. #BC2#
Obliteratii breaks from the clinch.
Shota gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Obliteratii.
Obliteratii moves out of range of the body kick from Shota.
Obliteratii lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Obliteratii looks for the body kick but Shota saw that one coming.
Obliteratii lands a jab.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shota takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Both fighters circling a little - Obliteratii finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Obliteratii throws a nice outside leg kick.
Obliteratii misses with a looping right.
Obliteratii has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shota takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Obliteratii looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shota thinks about countering with a body kick.
A shot to the body from Obliteratii misses
and Shota counters with a nice body shot.
Shota takes one to the chin there.
Obliteratii throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Obliteratii scoring well with a low kick there.
Obliteratii just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zeus Obliteratii really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zeus Obliteratii's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Obliteratii keeps Shota at a distance using the push kick.
Obliteratii misses the shot to the body.
Obliteratii just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Shota wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Obliteratii fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shota checks it well.
Obliteratii looks to land a body kick but Shota moved away.
Obliteratii connects with a solid leg kick.
Obliteratii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shota manages to avoid it.
Obliteratii throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Shota looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Obliteratii misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shota looks to score with a jab to the body but Obliteratii is just out of range.
Obliteratii throws a head kick but Shota moves out of range.
Shota seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Shota uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Obliteratii.
Obliteratii moves out of range as Shota throws a body kick. #T1#
Obliteratii moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Obliteratii was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Obliteratii looks to throw the jab but Shota is out of range.
Shota staying out of range there.
Obliteratii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shota sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Obliteratii takes one to the side of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Obliteratii as he connects with a hook.
Obliteratii has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Obliteratii there as he acknowledges the shot.
Obliteratii needs to keep his hands up - Shota had a free shot at his head there.
Shota bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Obliteratii's head backwards.
Nice uppercut there from Obliteratii.
Shota steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Obliteratii.
Obliteratii throws a sloppy head kick and Shota moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Shota misses the target.#T2#
Obliteratii throws a jab but it's blocked by Shota.
Obliteratii throws a looping overhand right but Shota ducks down to avoid it.
Shota bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Obliteratii's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Obliteratii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Obliteratii slips a straight right by Shota.
Obliteratii looks to land a body kick but Shota moved away.
Shota connects with a right hand. Obliteratii shakes it off.
Obliteratii rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shota counters with a straight right hand.
Shota uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Obliteratii.
Shota lands a nice hook to Obliteratii's body. Obliteratii takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Shota misses the target.
Shota looks to land a right hand but Obliteratii moved out of range.
Obliteratii is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#T3#
Obliteratii does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Obliteratii jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shota fires out a quick counter leg kick but Obliteratii just manages to avoid it.
Shota scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Obliteratii doesn't seem bothered though.
Obliteratii throws a shot from downtown. Shota moves away and avoids it.
Shota ducks under a wild hook from Obliteratii.
Shota fails in his attempt to clinch.
A jab from Shota does it's job there.
Shota misses the shot to the body.
Obliteratii fakes the leg kick and cracks Shota in the body.
Obliteratii looks for the body kick but Shota saw that one coming.
Shota tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Obliteratii manages to circle out of the way.
Obliteratii checks a low kick from Shota.
Shota throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Shota moves out of range as Obliteratii throws a body kick.
Obliteratii misses with a wild combination. #CL2#
Shota gets tackled into the cage by Obliteratii. Obliteratii maintains the clinch.
Shota lands a left hand.
Obliteratii blocks a body shot from Shota.
Obliteratii misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Obliteratii.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Obliteratii throws a punch but it's blocked by Shota.
Shota lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Shota presses Obliteratii against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shota misses with the head strike.
Shota misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Zeus Obliteratii will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Zeus Obliteratii's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Obliteratii takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Shota fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Obliteratii on the side of the head.
Shota moves out of range of the body kick.
Shota thinks about countering with a body kick.
Obliteratii scores with a nice right hand.
Obliteratii lands a nice shot that snaps Shota's head back.
Shota jabs at Obliteratii's body.
Shota throws a low kick, looking for Obliteratii's leg but Obliteratii calmly moves out of range.
Shota takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obliteratii looks for the body kick but Shota saw that one coming.
Nice cross by Obliteratii.
Obliteratii misses with a straight right.
Shota staying out of range there.#T1#
Shota wants to clinch up but Obliteratii keeps it at a distance.
Shota throws a leg kick that misses.
Obliteratii missing with a left hand there. Shota was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Obliteratii looks to score with a jab to the body but Shota is just out of range.
Shota misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Obliteratii.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shota checks a leg kick.
Shota ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shota swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shota checks a leg kick.
Shota lands a head shot.
A big right from Shota misses.
Shota rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Obliteratii counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Obliteratii misses with a body shot
enabling Shota to counter with a crisp jab.
Adrian Shota has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Obliteratii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Obliteratii misses.
Obliteratii tries a low kick but Shota avoids it.
Obliteratii bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Shota steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Obliteratii.
A chopping leg kick lands by Obliteratii.
Obliteratii fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shota on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shota connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Obliteratii just misses with a punch to the body.
Obliteratii misses with a body shot.
Obliteratii throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shota counters with a thumping low kick.
Obliteratii thows a body kick. Shota tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T3#
Obliteratii throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shota stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Obliteratii moves away from the strike by Shota.
Shota looks to land a body kick but Obliteratii moved away.
Nice uppercut lands for Obliteratii. That snapped Shota's head back.
Obliteratii uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A left lands for Obliteratii.
Shota will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Obliteratii wants to slow Shota down by chopping away at his legs.
Good standup being displayed there by Shota as he connects with a hook.
Obliteratii delivers a nice body kick.
Obliteratii misses with a body kick.
A jab from Obliteratii misses.
Shota misses with a left hand
and Obliteratii counters with a right hand to the body. #T4#
Shota slips a jab from Obliteratii.
Good shot there by Obliteratii.
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!
Shota tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Obliteratii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shota was well out of range. Poor timing from Obliteratii.
Obliteratii throws a hook but Shota blocks it.
Obliteratii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shota manages to avoid it.
Shota takes one to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Shota misses the target.
Obliteratii avoids the body shot from Shota.
Obliteratii connects with a crisp jab.
Zeus Obliteratii is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Obliteratii walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shota checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zeus Obliteratii comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Obliteratii 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 46:49
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Glass scores the fight 46:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zeus Obliteratii!

An out of breath Zeus Obliteratii thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Adrian Shota spoke after the fight, saying 'Even the best of us have much to learn. My pain is well earned. May all my enemies be so skilled as you.'.

 

Event: EVO 270: Traylor vs Alexander     
Date:   Oct 01, 2016
#R1#
Crowe avoids the body shot from Shota.
Shota misses with an uppercut.
Shota is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crowe.
Crowe appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Shota uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crowe.
Shota just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Shota.
Crowe went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Crowe throws out a loose jab but Shota uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Crowe checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Crowe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A jab from Shota misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shota fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A big left from Shota misses.
Crowe misses with a body shot.
Crowe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Shota looks for the body kick but Crowe saw that one coming.
Shota swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Crowe makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Crowe scores with a head kick. Shota tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
No joy there for Shota, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shota throws a jab but it's blocked by Crowe.
Crowe connects with a crisp jab.
Crowe looks for the body kick but Shota saw that one coming.
We've been informed that Shota has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Shota lands with a shot to the body.
Crowe connects with a leg kick. Shota looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Shota ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crowe moves away.
Both fighters circling a little - Shota finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Crowe takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shota throws a push kick but Crowe slaps the foot to one side. #T2#
Shota looks to throw the jab but Crowe is out of range.
Crowe is looking for a counter combo.
Crowe moves away from the strike by Shota.
Shota checks a low kick from Crowe.
Crowe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shota uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crowe.
Crowe looks for the body kick but Shota saw that one coming.
Crowe tried to score with a low kick but Shota checks it.
Crowe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shota throws a fast counter high kick but Crowe manages to duck under it in time.
Crowe lands a jab to the nose.
Shota misses with a straight right.
Crowe moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T3#
Crowe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shota scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Crowe walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shota checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Shota throws a jab when Crowe was well out of range.
Crowe ducks under a wild hook from Shota.
Crowe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shota.
Shota misses with a wild body shot.
Crowe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shota thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crowe throws a hook but Shota avoids it easily.
Shota lands a nice looking body shot.
Good shot there by Shota.#T4#
Shota misses with a body kick.
Shota throws the left hand but Crowe avoids the punch easily.
A quick step to the side and Crowe tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shota throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Crowe counters with a nice kick to the body.
Shota thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Crowe if he has to take too many more of those.
Crowe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shota.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crowe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Crowe blocks a head kick by Shota.
Shota throws a hook but Crowe avoids it easily.
Crowe jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Crowe scores with a jab to the head.
Shota throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crowe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shota misses with a shot to the body
and Crowe makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shota has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shota there as he acknowledges the shot.
Shota misses with a low kick.
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 Slim Crowe will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Shota throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Shota throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shota takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Shota misses with a hook
and Crowe counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Shota throws a body shot but no joy.
Crowe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crowe lands a jab to the nose.
Crowe throws the left hand but Shota avoids the punch easily.
Crowe checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Crowe throws a counter high kick but Shota was just alert enough to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crowe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A jab from Crowe misses.
Crowe has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shota.
Shota dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Shota looks to land a left hand but Crowe moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Shota misses.
Shota misses with a hook
enabling Crowe to counter with a crisp jab.
Shota throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Crowe throws a counter high kick but Shota was just alert enough to avoid it.
Crowe scores with a nice right hand.
Crowe on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Shota lands a jab to the nose.
A head kick misses from Shota.
Crowe went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Crowe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Crowe throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Slim Crowe is winning the standup battle so far.
Crowe bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Shota throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shota takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Crowe misses with a body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shota will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Adrian Shota seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shota, right into the meat.
Shota misses with a wild body shot.
Shota misses the body punch
and Crowe counters with a slapping leg kick.
Crowe's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Shota connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Crowe scrambles back to his feet.
Shota connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Crowe throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Shota rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Crowe counters with a thumping low kick.
Shota throws a shot to the body.
Crowe throws a chopping leg kick but Shota manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Shota misses the target.
Shota throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Crowe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shota steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crowe.
Shota throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crowe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crowe checks a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Crowe tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crowe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice body punch from Shota.
Shota just misses with a punch to the body.
Shota connects with a solid leg kick.
Shota fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Crowe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Crowe throws a sloppy head kick
and Shota counters with a right hand to the body. #T4#
Crowe tries to move into range but Shota moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Crowe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shota was well out of range. Poor timing from Crowe.
Shota with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shota throws a low kick but it's checked well by Crowe.
Crowe lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crowe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shota rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Crowe counters with a nice uppercut.
Shota takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Good standup being displayed there by Shota as he connects with a hook.
Crowe moves out of range of the body kick.
Crowe thinks about countering with a head kick.
Shota walks into a jab.
Shota throws a shot from downtown. Crowe moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Adrian Shota will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Crowe throws a shot to the body.
Shota connects with an inside leg kick.
Shota works the jab nicely.
Crowe swings for the body but Shota moves out of range.
Crowe slips under a jab from Shota.
Shota throws a hook but Crowe avoids it easily.
Crowe is looking to land body kicks.
Shota misses with a straight left.
Crowe throws a body punch but Shota moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shota connects with a single shot there.
Crowe misses with a wild body shot.
Crowe feints a jab promting Shota to slip. Crowe then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Shota slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Shota waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crowe.#T1#
Shota walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Crowe thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Shota if he has to take too many more of those.
Shota takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Crowe fakes the leg kick and cracks Shota in the body.
Crowe checks a leg kick.
Shota misses with a right hand
letting Crowe counter with a right hand.
Shota misses with a body shot.
Shota misses with an uppercut. Crowe saw that one coming.
Shota thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shota has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shota there as he acknowledges the shot.
Crowe misses with a body kick. #T2#
Crowe lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Crowe is looking to land body kicks.
Shota takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crowe thumps Shota with a low kick.
Crowe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shota.
Sloppy strikes from Crowe. Those never looked like landing.
Jab by Crowe.
Shota dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shota looks to land a combination but Crowe avoids it well.
Shota connects with a nice looking jab.
Shota lands a body shot.
Good work by Crowe as he checks the leg kick.#T3#
Shota throws a wild body kick that Crowe sees coming a mile off.
Crowe moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A big left from Shota misses.
Crowe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Crowe misses the target.
Shota takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shota ducks under a wild hook from Crowe.
Crowe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shota throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shota fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Crowe is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Crowe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Crowe lets loose with a powerful body kick. Shota will feel that in the morning.
Shota misses with a double jab.
Shota takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Crowe defending well as Shota loads up on a big left hand.
Crowe throwing a counter right hand but Shota manages to avoid it.
Crowe tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shota is able to avoid easily.
Shota feints a counter leg kick.
Crowe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shota.
Crowe throws a low kick, looking for Shota's leg but Shota calmly moves out of range.
Shota throws a leg kick that misses.
Crowe quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Shota throws a leg kick but Crowe sees it coming and moves out of range.
Crowe is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Crowe lands the left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crowe throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shota waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crowe.
Crowe slips a jab from Shota.
Crowe throws a counter high kick but Shota was just alert enough to avoid it.
Shota lands with a good body shot.
Crowe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shota.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Slim Crowe clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Shota blocks a leg kick.
Crowe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Crowe throws a body kick that misses.
Crowe goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Crowe takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Shota fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shota takes a swing at Crowe's ribcage but misses.
Crowe keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shota feints and then cracks Crowe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Crowe down.
Shota has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Crowe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shota pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crowe tried to counter with a leg kick but Shota avoided it.
Crowe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shota in his tracks. #T1#
A left lands for Shota.
Shota lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Crowe is looking to land body kicks.
Shota takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shota throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Crowe connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shota thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crowe throws a big counter combination but Shota scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Crowe slips under a jab from Shota.
Crowe drops his hands momentarily and Shota takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Crowe throws the left hand but Shota avoids the punch easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Crowe. #T2#
Shota slips a jab from Crowe.
Shota swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shota lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shota ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Crowe sizes up Shota with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crowe thuds his shin into the meat of Shota's side.
Shota misses with an uppercut
enabling Crowe to counter with a crisp jab.
Crowe scores with the left hand. Shota knows he should have avoided that one.
Shota works the jab nicely.
Good work by Crowe as he checks the leg kick.
Crowe throws a half hearted mid kick.
Crowe misses with a straight right.
Shota fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3#
Crowe scores with a spinning back kick!
Crowe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shota connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shota throws an overhand right that lands on Crowe's shoulder, as Crowe tries to avoid the shot.
Shota throws a head kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Crowe misses the target.
Shota misses with a wild body shot.
Shota throws a body shot but no joy.
Shota scores with a crisp jab that stopped Crowe in his tracks.
Shota swings for the body but Crowe moves out of range.
Crowe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Shota blocks the leg kick.
Shota has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Crowe.#T4#
Crowe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shota clobbers Crowe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Shota connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crowe blocks a jab.
Shota avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shota changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shota lands with a kick to the temple. Crowe shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Shota misses with a left hand
and Crowe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Shota's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shota is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Shota uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crowe.
Shota misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crowe.
Shota ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crowe moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Adrian Shota will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Shota chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Crowe can pounce on him.
Shota goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Crowe takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shota missing with a left hand there. Crowe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Crowe lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Crowe.
Shota connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Crowe misses with a straight right.
Shota wants to counter the offense by Crowe and move into the clinch position.
Crowe tries a head kick but it misses.
Shota throws out a counter right but Crowe avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shota scores with a nice head shot.
Shota lands a nice looking body shot.
Crowe takes one to the side of the head.
Shota misses with a leg kick. #T1#
Crowe throws a body kick that misses.
Crowe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Crowe on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Shota throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shota displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crowe throws out the jab.
Shota waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crowe.
Shota throws a good cross that connects.
Shota fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice defenses there by Crowe.
Shota thuds a left hand into Crowe's body.
A big right from Crowe misses. #T2#
Crowe throws a front kick aimed at Shota's knee but Shota avoids it well.
Crowe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A low kick from Shota misses
and Crowe counters with a straight right hand.
Crowe takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Shota throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crowe blocks a leg kick.
Crowe is looking to counter punch.
Shota misses with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crowe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shota.
Crowe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shota was well out of range. Poor timing from Crowe.
Shota jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crowe thumps Shota with a low kick.#T3#
Crowe wants to slow Shota down by chopping away at his legs.
Shota lands a body shot.
Crowe slips under a jab from Shota.
Shota misses the body punch
and Crowe counters with an outside leg kick.
Shota throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crowe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crowe moves out of range as Shota strikes.
Shota connects with a solid leg kick.
Crowe will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Crowe cracks Shota with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Shota throws a lazy head kick
and Crowe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shota throws a hook but Crowe avoids it easily.#T4#
Crowe scores with the left hand. Shota knows he should have avoided that one.
Crowe throws a head kick that half lands.
A head kick misses from Crowe.
Shota throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shota loads up on a big right hand but Crowe slips the punch.
Crowe is looking to counter with head kicks.
Shota connects with a high kick.
Crowe blocks a jab.
Good exchange - Crowe coming out on top.
Shota throws a leg kick that is checked
and Crowe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shota misses with a hook
and Crowe counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shota thinking.
Crowe throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.

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 Slim Crowe.
Well Crowe 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 48:49
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 48:47
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 48:49

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Adrian Shota!

A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Adrian Shota made sure he mentioned King of Fists, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: EVO 267: Alvado vs Kersikov     
Date:   Sep 10, 2016
#R1#
Samusiovas misses with an attempted mid kick.
Samusiovas misses the shot to the body.
Samusiovas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Samusiovas.
Samusiovas avoids a kick to the body.
Samusiovas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Samusiovas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shota throws a lazy right hand but Samusiovas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shota darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT#
It looks like Arunas Samusiovas has been cut.
Samusiovas looks to score with a jab to the body but Shota is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samusiovas throws a wild body kick that Shota sees coming a mile off.
Shota throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Samusiovas throws a big shot that misses.
Samusiovas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shota.
Shota misses with a looping right.
We've been informed that Samusiovas has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T1#
Samusiovas throws a low kick but Shota avoids it.
Samusiovas looks to score with a jab to the body but Shota is just out of range.
Shota tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Samusiovas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shota throws a body shot but no joy.
Samusiovas now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Shota is looking to clinch but Samusiovas is avoiding it.
Samusiovas takes one to the chin there.
Samusiovas lands an overhand right.
Shota fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shota throws a body shot but no joy.
Samusiovas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shota steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shota checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Shota tries to bum rush Samusiovas with a series of wild strikes but Samusiovas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shota uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Samusiovas.#T2#
Shota cracks Samusiovas with a right hand to the side of the head.
Adrian Shota seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shota throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shota lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Samusiovas at a distance.
Shota lands a jab to Samusiovas's midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Samusiovas misses with an uppercut. Shota saw that one coming.
Samusiovas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shota.#CL#
Shota closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Shota lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shota misses with some punches.
Samusiovas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Samusiovas is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shota.
Samusiovas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shota's elbow.
Shota misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Samusiovas. #T3#
Samusiovas throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Shota blocking some punches.
Shota lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shota with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Samusiovas blocks the elbow strike.
Samusiovas lands a shoulder strike.
Samusiovas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shota's elbow.
Shota blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Samusiovas swings wildly with an uppercut but Shota uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shota blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Samusiovas.
Shota swings wildly with an uppercut but Samusiovas uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Samusiovas.
Samusiovas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
Shota digs a right hand underneath Samusiovas's ribcage. Samusiovas let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Samusiovas lands a hook that snaps the head of Shota backwards.
Shota landing knees to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Samusiovas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shota backwards.
A short right from Samusiovas on the inside.
Samusiovas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Samusiovas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shota goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shota tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Samusiovas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Shota.
Samusiovas stalls.
Samusiovas takes an elbow to the temple.
Shota misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shota lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Samusiovas.
Samusiovas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
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 Adrian Shota will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Arunas Samusiovas's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Shota feints and then cracks Samusiovas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Samusiovas down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shota.
Shota scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shota 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.
Shota throws out a loose jab but Samusiovas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Samusiovas takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Shota throws a poor cross that misses
and Shota takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Samusiovas throws a body shot but no joy.
Samusiovas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Samusiovas blocks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shota bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Samusiovas's head backwards.
Samusiovas misses with a kick to the body
and Shota counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Adrian Shota is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Samusiovas thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Shota on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shota.
Shota moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Samusiovas blocks the body kick.
Samusiovas throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Samusiovas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Samusiovas cracks Shota with a right hand to the side of the head.
Shota throws an off balance right hand
and Samusiovas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shota scores with a shot to the body.
Shota looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A shot to the liver by Samusiovas. Beautiful body shot.
Samusiovas scores with a shot to the body.
Samusiovas looks to throw the jab but Shota is out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Samusiovas. Shota shrugs it off though.
A slow jab from Shota misses its intended target. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Samusiovas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Samusiovas lands with an overhand left.
Samusiovas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shota can pounce on him.
Shota bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Shota was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Samusiovas.
Shota wants to clinch
and Samusiovas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Shota throws a series of punches but Samusiovas moves out of range.
Samusiovas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shota takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice straight punches there by Shota. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shota.
Shota throws a low kick but it's checked well by Samusiovas.
Shota throws an overhand right that lands on Samusiovas's shoulder, as Samusiovas tries to avoid the shot.
Samusiovas appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Shota misses with a left hand
and Samusiovas counters with a stiff right hand.
Shota cracks a nice hook into Samusiovas's ribs.#T3#
A slow jab from Samusiovas misses its intended target.
Shota misses with a low kick.
Samusiovas on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Shota connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Samusiovas momentarily.
Samusiovas misses with a body shot
and Shota counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Samusiovas scores with a kick to the midsection.
Shota checks the leg kick.
Samusiovas throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Shota's head.
Shota throws a lazy uppercut
and Samusiovas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shota fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Samusiovas is out of range.
Samusiovas tries to land a front kick but Shota steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Samusiovas misses with a hook. Shota ducked under it nicely.
Samusiovas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T4#
Shota misses with a looping left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shota lands a jab to the head.
Samusiovas throws a shot to the body.
Samusiovas defending well as Shota loads up on a big left hand.
Samusiovas replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Shota blocks it well.
Samusiovas lands a slapping body shot.
Samusiovas scores with a shot to the body.
Shota connects with the punch.
Samusiovas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shota's calf.
No joy there for Shota, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Samusiovas steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Shota doesn't manage to clinch there - Samusiovas circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Samusiovas misses with a body shot.
Samusiovas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Arunas Samusiovas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Arunas Samusiovas's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Samusiovas swings for the body but Shota moves out of range.
Samusiovas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shota looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Samusiovas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Samusiovas punishes Shota's body with a nice straight punch.
Samusiovas looks to land a body kick but Shota moved away.
Shota was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Samusiovas dodges the punch combination from Shota.
Samusiovas let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Samusiovas tries to move into range but Shota moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samusiovas moves forwards but Shota connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Samusiovas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shota throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Samusiovas's head.#T1#
Shota jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
An inside leg kick lands from Shota.
Samusiovas misses with a kick to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Samusiovas.
Samusiovas throws a looping overhand right but Shota ducks down to avoid it.
Samusiovas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A low kick from Samusiovas is predictable there
and Shota counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shota misses with a combination
and Samusiovas counters with a slapping leg kick.
Shota swings away with a body shot that misses
and Samusiovas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Samusiovas wants to land a leg kick but Shota is out of range.
Shota throws a leg kick
and Samusiovas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Samusiovas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shota moves away.
Samusiovas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Samusiovas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Samusiovas slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Samusiovas slips under a jab from Shota.
Samusiovas lands with a good body shot.
Shota slips under a jab.
Shota looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Shota wants to clinch up but Samusiovas keeps it at a distance.
Samusiovas unleashes a big counter combination but Shota bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Samusiovas throws a hook but Shota blocks it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Samusiovas, right into the meat. #CL#
Shota moves into the clinch successfully.
Shota with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC2#
Samusiovas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Shota ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Samusiovas moves away.
Samusiovas lands with a nice body kick.
Shota is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Samusiovas.
Shota tries to clinch up.
Samusiovas swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shota counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Samusiovas throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Shota counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shota drops his hands momentarily and Samusiovas takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Shota jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Samusiovas appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Samusiovas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shota. Shota obviously looking to wear him down.
Shota lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shota throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Samusiovas is trying to counter with his kicks.
Shota throws a hook but Samusiovas blocks it.#T4#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Samusiovas.
Shota walks into a jab.
Shota jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick from Shota misses
and Samusiovas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Samusiovas scores with a jab. Shota acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Shota just misses with a punch to the body.
Samusiovas takes a swing at Shota's ribcage but misses.
Samusiovas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shota appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Samusiovas throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shota counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Samusiovas thinking.
Shota misses with a straight left.
Samusiovas lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shota takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arunas Samusiovas really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arunas Samusiovas's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Shota misses with a hook. Samusiovas ducked under it nicely.
Samusiovas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shota throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shota scores with a leg kick.
Samusiovas tries to land a body kick
letting Shota counter with a right hand.
Shota takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Shota swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Samusiovas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Samusiovas lands a leg kick that knocks Shota off balance momentarily.
Shota tries to close the distance and clinch but Samusiovas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Samusiovas misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Shota.
Shota throws a chopping leg kick but Samusiovas manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Samusiovas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shota takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T1#
Shota with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shota takes a swing at Samusiovas's ribcage but misses.
Shota throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Samusiovas on the side of the head.
Samusiovas is looking to slow Shota down with leg kicks.
Shota tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Samusiovas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shota looks to score with a jab to the body but Samusiovas is just out of range.
Shota fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Samusiovas manages to avoid it.
Samusiovas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shota blocks a head kick by Samusiovas.
Samusiovas is looking to land body kicks.
Shota throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shota's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Samusiovas cracks Shota with a good jab.#T2#
Shota misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shota.
Shota is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shota throws a hook to the side of Samusiovas's head but Samusiovas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shota takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shota chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shota dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Samusiovas. That did some damage!
Shota pivots, looking for a leg kick but Samusiovas is out of range and Shota settles back down.
Shota lands the left hand.
Samusiovas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Samusiovas tried to score with a low kick but Shota checks it.#T3#
A big right from Shota misses.
Shota backing away here, and Samusiovas unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Shota misses with a low kick.
Samusiovas is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shota with a body shot.
Shota takes a swing at Samusiovas's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Samusiovas! But no joy.
Samusiovas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Samusiovas scores with a punch to the head.
Samusiovas scores with a jab. Shota acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A swing and a miss from Samusiovas.
Shota takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Samusiovas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Samusiovas gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shota is looking to clinch but Samusiovas is avoiding it.
Shota wants to clinch
enabling Samusiovas to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
A swing and a miss from Shota.
Samusiovas feints a counter leg kick.
Shota closes the distance looking to clinch
and Samusiovas counters with a nice leg kick.
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!
Shota throws a hook but Samusiovas avoids it easily.
Samusiovas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to the body from Shota misses
and Samusiovas counters with a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Shota misses its intended target.
Samusiovas throws a hook to the side of Shota's head but Shota sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Samusiovas scores with a jab.
Shota throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Arunas Samusiovas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Arunas Samusiovas's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Shota moves away from the strike by Samusiovas.
Shota connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shota misses with a jab to the body
and Samusiovas counters with a big head kick but Shota shrugs it off.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Samusiovas crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Shota - the referee stops the clock and Samusiovas gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Shota. Samusiovas manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shota.
Samusiovas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shota.
Samusiovas tries to land a leg kick but Shota saw it coming and moves away.
Shota jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Shota is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Samusiovas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Shota lands with an overhand left.
A low kick from Shota misses
and Samusiovas counters with a nice body kick. #T1#
Shota throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Samusiovas misses the jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shota. That's going to slow Samusiovas down.
Shota throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Samusiovas.
Shota pivots, looking for a leg kick but Samusiovas is out of range and Shota settles back down.
Some bone on bone action there as Samusiovas checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Shota throws a looping overhand right but Samusiovas ducks down to avoid it.
Shota backing away here, and Samusiovas unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Samusiovas throws a front kick aimed at Shota's knee but Shota avoids it well.
Shota throws a head kick that misses.
Samusiovas throws a big counter head kick but Shota avoids it with no problem.
Samusiovas connects with a nice looking jab.
Shota feints and then cracks Samusiovas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Samusiovas down.
Shota lands an overhand right.
Adrian Shota has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arunas Samusiovas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Shota uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Samusiovas.
Shota was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Samusiovas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shota wants to clinch.
Shota tries to clinch but Samusiovas is having none of it.
A little jabbing left from Samusiovas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shota misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Samusiovas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shota throws a low kick but it's checked well by Samusiovas.
Shota tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Samusiovas was well out of range. Poor timing from Shota.
And Samusiovas responds with a good body kick, but Shota manages to step out the way in time.
Samusiovas on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Samusiovas ducks under a wild hook from Shota.
Samusiovas on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T3#
Samusiovas throws a body shot but no joy.
Samusiovas blocks a low kick nicely.
Shota throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shota moves out of range of the body kick from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Samusiovas throws a nice inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Samusiovas.
Shota scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Shota throws a lazy right hand but Samusiovas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Samusiovas is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shota with a body shot.
Samusiovas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shota. #T4#
Samusiovas throws a body punch but Shota moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Shota misses its target.
Shota misses with a body shot.
Samusiovas slips under a jab.
Shota pivots, looking for a leg kick but Samusiovas is out of range and Shota settles back down. #CL#
Shota pushes Samusiovas up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Samusiovas.
Samusiovas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shota misses with a body punch.
Shota tries to throw a body punch but Samusiovas avoids it by throwing Shota back against the cage.
Shota throws a punch but it's blocked by Samusiovas.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Samusiovas.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adrian Shota showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Samusiovas 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 47:48
Judge James Glass scores the fight 47:48
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Arunas Samusiovas!

In defeat, Adrian Shota stepped up to the mic, saying 'Even the best of us have much to learn. My pain is well earned. May all my enemies be so skilled as you.'.

 

Event: EVO 262: Luzhin vs Taisto     
Date:   Aug 11, 2016
#R1#
Shota tests Samusiovas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shota tries to clinch but Samusiovas is having none of it.
Samusiovas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shota.
A little feinted left hand from Samusiovas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Samusiovas seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL2#
Shota forces Samusiovas back against the cage and clinches.
Shota lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shota misses with an elbow over the top.
Shota comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#
It looks like Arunas Samusiovas has been cut.
Shota can't find room to land a body shot as Samusiovas controls the action.
Shota tries to land knees in the clinch but Samusiovas avoids the damage to the body.
Shota misses with a short punch on the inside.
Samusiovas missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Samusiovas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shota tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Samusiovas's elbow.
Samusiovas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shota misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've been informed that Shota has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Shota lands a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Shota fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Samusiovas. #T1#
Samusiovas tries a body shot but Shota blocks it.
Shota letting Samusiovas take a breather here.
Shota with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shota lands a nice uppercut.
Samusiovas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shota scores a nice knee to the body.
Samusiovas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Samusiovas can't find room to land a body shot as Shota controls the action.
Samusiovas lands an uppercut.
Shota lands a nice uppercut.
Shota misses with a short punch on the inside.
Samusiovas is trying to push Shota away but Shota has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Samusiovas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shota missing with knees to the body.
Shota struggles to land a body shot inside as Samusiovas controls his hands.
Shota has a couple of punches blocked by Samusiovas. #T2#
Shota scores with a hook to the body.
Shota tries to land knees in the clinch but Samusiovas avoids the damage to the body.
Samusiovas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shota misses with a punch on the inside.
Samusiovas's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
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!
Samusiovas throws a punch but it's blocked by Shota.
Shota scores with a shoulder strike.
Samusiovas looking to throw knees to the head but Shota is blocking nicely.
A short uppercut from Shota.
Shota lands with a short shot to the head.
Samusiovas lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Samusiovas.
Shota tries a knee to the head but Samusiovas blocks it.
Shota softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#CUT2#
Arunas Samusiovas's cut is getting worse.#T3#
Samusiovas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shota lands a nice elbow.
Shota lands an elbow inside that Samusiovas shrugs off. #CUT2#
Arunas Samusiovas's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Samusiovas scores with a shot to the side of Shota's head.
Knees to the body from Samusiovas.
Shota looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Samusiovas tries to break the clinch but Shota is controlling the position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Samusiovas - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Shota misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Samusiovas.
Shota lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Samusiovas.
Samusiovas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shota goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Shota.
Samusiovas blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Samusiovas throws a punch but it's blocked by Shota.
Samusiovas takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shota prevents a body shot from Samusiovas.
Shota pushes Samusiovas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shota is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Samusiovas is defending well for now.
Samusiovas lands with a right to the head.
Shota throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Shota doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Samusiovas is trying to force a seperation but Shota has the dominant position.
Samusiovas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shota backwards.
Samusiovas blocks the elbow strike.
Samusiovas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shota backwards.
Shota has a couple of punches blocked by Samusiovas.
Shota lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Samusiovas.
Samusiovas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shota trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adrian Shota dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arunas Samusiovas's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Samusiovas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Samusiovas swats away the attempt to clinch by Shota.
Shota feints and then cracks Samusiovas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Samusiovas down.
Samusiovas scores with a hook to the body. Shota takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shota swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Samusiovas.
A shot to the liver by Samusiovas. Beautiful body shot.
Shota throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Samusiovas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samusiovas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shota.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Shota in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Samusiovas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Samusiovas swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shota counters with a nice uppercut.
Shota misses with a hook. Samusiovas ducked under it nicely.
Shota lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Adrian Shota seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Samusiovas blocks a jab.
Samusiovas scores with a jab to the jaw.
Samusiovas misses with a hook. Shota ducked under it nicely.
Shota steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Samusiovas.
Shota misses the jab.
Samusiovas half committed to a counter leg kick.
Samusiovas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shota moves away.
Samusiovas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shota.
Samusiovas throws a quick counter head kick but Shota was just out of range.
Shota misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Shota closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Samusiovas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shota fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Samusiovas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shota blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Samusiovas avoiding damage as Shota throws knees to the body. #T2#
Samusiovas misses with the head strike.
Samusiovas misses with a punch on the inside.
Samusiovas misses with a punch to the body.
Shota lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#
Jeez, Arunas Samusiovas's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Shota blocks a body shot from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shota goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shota missing with knees to the body.
Shota blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Samusiovas throws a punch but it's blocked by Shota.
Shota tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Samusiovas tries to work over Shota's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Samusiovas managing to block the knees to the body from Shota.
Adrian Shota seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Shota throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short body shot lands from Shota as the two fighters clinch.
Samusiovas misses with a body punch. #T3#
Samusiovas misses with a body punch.
Shota lands a good knee to the midsection. Samusiovas won't want to take too many of those.
With the fighters up against the cage, Shota throws an elbow but misses.
Shota pushes Samusiovas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Samusiovas pushes Shota back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Samusiovas misses with the head strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shota just misses with a elbow thrown towards Samusiovas's brow.
Shota blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shota throws a punch but it's blocked by Samusiovas.
Shota comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Adrian Shota!
In his post fight interview, Adrian Shota started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: EVO 256: Hess vs Traylor     
Date:   Jul 16, 2016
#R1#
Shota throws a hook to the side of Todd's head but Todd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shota with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Todd slips under a jab.
Shota throws a shot from downtown. Todd moves away and avoids it.
Todd lands with a thumping leg kick.
Todd thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shota tries a quick counter leg kick but Todd is wise to it.
Todd ducks under a wild hook from Shota.
Nice body punch from Todd.
Shota misses with a hook.
Shota tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Todd was well out of range. Poor timing from Shota.
Todd connects with a single shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shota lands with a thumping leg kick.
Todd takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Shota throws a lazy uppercut
and Todd counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shota is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Todd.
Shota throws a low kick but Todd avoids it.#T1#
Shota connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Todd's hands.
Shota lands an overhand right.
Shota slips under a jab.
Shota finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Todd has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Shota just misses with a punch to the body.
Todd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shota.
A counter left hand to the body from Todd misses its target.
Shota scores with a shot to the body.
Shota scores with a jab. Todd acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jab, jab by Todd - just one landing.
Todd throws a hook but Shota avoids it easily.
Shota throws a leg kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and Todd tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Todd throws a jab but it's blocked by Shota.
Todd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shota takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shota lands with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch combination from Todd misses. #T2#
Todd tries to work over Shota's front leg with a kick but Shota checks it.
Shota lands with a hook. Todd tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Todd moves into range and connects with a jab.
Shota moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A cross from Shota lands.
Shota misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Todd.
Todd was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Todd throws a poor cross that misses
and Shota counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shota is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shota looks to score with a jab to the body but Todd is just out of range.
Shota throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shota takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Todd looks to score with a jab to the body but Shota is just out of range.
Todd looks for the body kick but Shota saw that one coming.
Todd walks into a left hand.
Shota tries to clinch there but Todd circles away.
Todd scores with a leg kick. #T3#
A bone on bone clash there as Shota blocks the leg kick.
Shota moves away from the strike by Todd.
Shota misses the shot to the body.
Shota uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Todd.
Todd throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shota on the side of the head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Todd checks a leg kick.
Todd misses with a body kick.
Shota lands with a good body shot.
Shota misses the jab.
Todd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shota.
No joy there for Todd, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shota throws a jab when Todd was well out of range.
Todd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shota was well out of range. Poor timing from Todd.
Shota looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Todd throws a half hearted mid kick.#T4#
Shota throws a chopping leg kick but Todd manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Shota throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shota misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Todd counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - Todd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shota swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shota throws a shot from downtown. Todd moves away and avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shota bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Todd's head backwards.
Shota throws a body shot but no joy.
Todd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shota looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Todd moves out of range as Shota strikes.
Todd is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Todd has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shota.
Shota fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Todd connects with a leg kick. Shota looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Todd lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shota throws a body shot but no joy.
Todd thinks about countering with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Adrian Shota will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Shota throws a hook to the side of Todd's head but Todd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Todd thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shota doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Todd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Todd 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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shota. Todd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Todd misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shota. Todd does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Todd on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Todd throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shota darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL2#
Shota has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shota tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Todd's elbow.
Shota looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Shota misses with a short punch on the inside.
Todd avoiding damage as Shota throws knees to the body.
Shota blocking some punches.
Shota has a couple of punches blocked by Todd. #T1#
Todd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shota scores with a shot to the side of Todd's head.
Shota blocks a body shot from Todd.
Shota comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Todd takes a shot to the head.
Shota with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Todd lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shota. #BC#
Todd manages to break the clinch.
Todd scores with a hook to the body. Shota takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shota slips a jab from Todd.
Todd avoids the body shot from Shota.
An attempted straight right counter from Todd misses the target.
Shota lands the left hand.
Todd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shota manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shota scores with a jab to the head. #T2#
Shota rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Todd counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Todd lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shota at a distance.
A low kick from Todd misses
and Shota counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Todd moves away from the strike by Shota.
Shota throws a low kick but Todd avoids it.
Todd uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shota has time to react.
Todd swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Shota lands a head shot.
Todd throws a low kick, looking for Shota's leg but Shota calmly moves out of range.
Shota looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shota throws a good cross that connects.
Shota turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shota throws a lazy uppercut
and Todd counters with a straight right hand.
Todd avoids the body shot from Shota.
Shota scores with a hook.
Todd shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T3#
Shota takes one to the side of the head.
Todd scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shota doesn't seem bothered though.
Todd looks to land a left hand but Shota moved out of range nicely.
A big right from Todd misses.
Shota now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Todd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shota.
Todd pushes Shota away with a front kick.
Todd tests Shota's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shota fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shota has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Todd finds it's way round the side to connect with Shota's head.
Todd avoids the body shot from Shota.
Todd misses with a body kick.
Todd tried to score with a low kick but Shota checks it.
A countering left hand to the body from Shota misses.
Todd tests Shota's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Shota ducks under a wild hook from Todd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Todd scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A good leg kick by Todd.
Shota takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Shota lands an overhand right.
Shota moves out of range of the body kick.
Todd cracks Shota with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shota misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Todd.
It looked like Todd was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shota.
Todd scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rockmeteller Todd is winning the standup battle so far.
Shota will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shota thows a leg kick but Todd checks it
and Todd counters with an outside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A clash of legs there as Shota blocks the low kick.
Todd avoids the body shot from Shota.
Shota checks a low kick from Todd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Rockmeteller Todd will probably get the nod.
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.
#R3#
Todd takes one to the chin there.
Shota loads up on a big right hand but Todd slips the punch.
Todd looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shota chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Todd can pounce on him.
Todd throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shota stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shota throws a leg kick
and Todd makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Todd paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Shota.
Shota tries to work over Todd's front leg with a kick but Todd checks it.
Shota misses with an uppercut. Todd saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shota connects with a leg kick. Todd looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shota. Todd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Todd moves away from the strike by Shota.
Todd fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shota tries to move into range but Todd moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Shota moves out of range of the leg kick from Todd.
Shota throws a big shot that misses.
Todd is looking to counter with a body kick.
Shota misses with a hook. Todd ducked under it nicely.
Todd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Todd takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shota lands with a cross.
Todd thows a left - swing and a miss!
Todd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shota manages to avoid it.
Shota scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shota throws a jab but it's blocked by Todd.
Todd punishes Shota's body with a nice straight punch.
Shota misses with an uppercut.
Todd throwing a counter right hand but Shota manages to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shota.
Todd looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Shota. Todd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shota just misses with a punch to the body.
Shota throws a hook but Todd blocks it.
Todd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shota manages to avoid it.
Shota missing with a left hand there. Todd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shota. Todd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Todd looks to land a left hand but Shota moved out of range nicely.
Shota jabs Todd to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Todd jabs Shota to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shota swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Todd paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Todd takes one to the chin there.
Todd with a hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Todd. That's going to slow Shota down. #T3#
Shota swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Todd scores with a leg kick.
Shota misses with a low kick as Todd jumps back.
Shota scores with a jab to the body.
Todd on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Todd lands a really nice looking cross but Shota seems unphased.
Todd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shota was well out of range. Poor timing from Todd.
Todd misses with a looping right.
Shota has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shota is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shota blocks a jab.
Shota tries to score with a low kick but Todd moves his leg out of the way.
A big right from Shota misses.
Todd misses with a double jab
and Todd takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Todd throws out a loose jab but Shota uses good head movement to avoid it.
Todd swings widly with a right hand #CL2#
and Shota moves into the clinch.
Shota scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shota softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shota is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Todd is defending well for now.
Shota lands an elbow inside.
Todd swings wildly with an uppercut but Shota uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shota swings wildly with an uppercut but Todd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Todd avoiding damage as Shota throws knees to the body.
Shota throws a punch but it's blocked by Todd.
Todd lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shota with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Adrian Shota just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Shota misses with a body shot.
Todd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shota throws a big shot that misses.
Todd takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shota throws a leg kick that misses.
Todd was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Todd takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Todd lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Todd walks into a left hand.
Todd looks to land a body kick but Shota moved away.
Shota thows a leg kick but Todd checks it
and Todd counters with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd wants to land a leg kick but Shota is out of range.
Shota rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Todd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shota lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shota misses with a straight right. #T1#
Shota throws an off balance right hand
and Todd counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shota thinking.
Shota throws a lazy right hand but Todd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shota swings widly with a right hand
and Todd counters with a straight right hand.
Todd bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shota's head.
Todd finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Todd lands a jab to the nose.
Todd scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shota doesn't seem bothered though.
The fighters circling - Shota throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Todd was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from Shota.
A little feinted left hand from Todd on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Todd lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Todd connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shota's hands.
Todd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shota.
Shota is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shota lands the left hand.#T2#
Shota swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Todd checks a leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Todd misses its target.
A slow jab from Shota misses its intended target.
Todd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shota.
Todd cracks the inside of Shota's front leg.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Todd.
Todd throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shota stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Todd clobbers Shota with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Shota gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Todd misses with a body shot.
Shota's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Todd.
A jab from Shota misses.
Todd checks a low kick from Shota.
Todd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shota. #T3#
Todd connects with a solid leg kick.
Shota walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice straight punches there by Todd. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Todd.
Todd scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shota loads up on a big right hand but Todd slips the punch.
Shota misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Todd on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shota misses with a hook. Todd ducked under it nicely.
Todd looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Todd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shota.
Todd with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shota misses with an uppercut
and Todd counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shota thinking.
Shota's jab looks to have found its range, popping Todd under the eye.
Todd connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Todd gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Todd misses the body punch
and Shota counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shota waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Todd.
A counter left hand to the body from Todd misses its target.
Todd slips a jab from Shota.
It looked like Todd wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shota misses with a hook. Todd ducked under it nicely.
Todd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shota.
Todd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Todd shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Shota takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Todd looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Todd misses with a left hand
and Shota cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Todd takes a swing at Shota's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Shota throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shota throws a jab when Todd was well out of range.
Todd is looking to counter with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rockmeteller Todd had his way with Adrian Shota in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
Shota takes a swing at Todd's ribcage but misses.
Todd throws a leg kick
and Shota counters with a nice uppercut.
Shota throws a hook to the side of Todd's head but Todd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shota throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Todd fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shota looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shota pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Todd scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shota doesn't seem bothered though.
Shota is looking to chop away at Todd's legs.
Todd throws the left hand but Shota avoids the punch easily.
Nice cross by Shota.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A thudding body kick lands there by Todd!
Todd misses the shot to the body.
Todd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Todd seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Shota misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Shota jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Todd thuds his right hand into Shota's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Todd staying out of range there.
Todd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shota manages to avoid it.
Shota displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Todd throws out the jab.
Shota takes a swing at Todd's ribcage but misses.
Shota feints and then cracks Todd's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Todd down.
Shota lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shota misses with a jab to the body
and Todd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shota walks into a stiff left hand from Todd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Todd. Shota does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shota wants to counter with a clinch but Todd pushes him away.
A jab from Todd misses.
Todd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Shota connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shota fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todd manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Todd misses the target.
Shota throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Todd walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
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!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Todd, right into the meat.
Todd throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Shota throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Todd moves away from the strike by Shota.
Shota moves away from the strike by Todd.
A big left from Todd misses.
Shota jabs at Todd's body.
Todd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shota manages to avoid it.#T3#
Todd missing with a left hand there. Shota was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Todd goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Shota takes a swing at Todd's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Shota throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shota slips a jab from Todd.
Shota throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Todd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big right from Todd misses.
Shota misses with a low kick.
Shota moves out of range of the body kick.
Shota moves away from the strike by Todd.
Shota slips a straight right by Todd.
Todd rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Shota to counter with a crisp jab.
Shota ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Todd moves away.#T4#
Todd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shota throws a jab when Todd was well out of range.
Shota gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Todd.
Todd thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shota clobbers Todd with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Todd misses the target.
Shota moves out of range as Todd throws a body kick.
Todd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shota.
Todd misses with a combination
and Shota counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shota throws out a leg kick but Todd moves out of range and Shota only half commits.
Shota uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Todd.
Shota throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Todd swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jab by Todd.

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 Rockmeteller Todd.
I think Todd 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 William Gold scores the fight 48:47
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 48:47
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rockmeteller Todd!

Rockmeteller Todd retains his middleweight title!
In his post fight interview, Rockmeteller Todd started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Adrian Shota stepped up to the mic, saying 'Even the best of us have much to learn. My pain is well earned. May all my enemies be so skilled as you.'.

 

Event: EVO 253: SummerSlam     
Date:   Jul 02, 2016
#R1#
Shota connects with a body shot that sends Hauki's belly button to the back.
Hauki throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shota connects with a nice looking jab.
Hauki misses with an uppercut.
Hauki misses the jab.
Shota connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hauki lands a lovely overhand right.
Shota connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shota tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hauki was well out of range. Poor timing from Shota.
Shota lands a leg kick that knocks Hauki off balance momentarily.
Hauki connects with an inside leg kick.
Hauki has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hauki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shota digs a good body shot into Hauki's ribs.
Hauki takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A leg kick checked by Hauki.
Hauki takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
An inside leg kick from Shota misses. #T1#
Shota connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hauki. Hauki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hauki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shota manages to avoid it.
Shota tries to land a leg kick but Hauki saw it coming and moves away.
Shota throws a hook but Hauki blocks it.
Shota throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Shota throws a leg kick but Hauki sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shota will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hauki throws out a loose jab but Shota uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shota misses with a straight left.
Hauki wants to counter the offense by Shota and move into the clinch position.
Shota lands with a good body shot.
Shota wants to land a leg kick but Hauki is out of range.
Shota checks a low kick from Hauki.
Shota appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A jab lands there for Hauki.
Shota thuds a left hand into Hauki's body.
Shota bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shota has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Coffee Shop in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
Shota tries to land a leg kick but Hauki saw it coming and moves away.
Hauki now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hauki takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
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!
Shota works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Shota blocks a head kick by Hauki.
A telegraphed right hand from Shota misses the target.
Hauki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shota with a jab.#ROC#
Hauki is rocked!
Shota fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Hauki square on the jaw! Damn, Hauki is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adrian Shota!
A determined Adrian Shota didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

 

Event: EVO 249: Hess vs Maldini     
Date:   Jun 11, 2016
#R1#
Shota misses with a body kick.
Shota defending well as Hunt loads up on a big left hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hunt 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 Shota has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shota and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Shota throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It looked like Hunt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shota throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hunt gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Shota counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shota has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hunt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shota sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shota jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A quick step to the side and Hunt tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Hunt.
Shota appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Shota bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shota takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hunt looks to throw the jab but Shota is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt cracks Shota with a good jab.
Shota steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
Hunt thumps Shota with a low kick.
Shota takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shota throws a hook but Hunt blocks it.#T1#
Hunt misses with a hook
and Shota counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hunt thuds a left hand into Shota's body.
That kick from Hunt tenderised Shota's leg. Shota is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hunt misses the jab.
Shota tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hunt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hunt moves forwards but Shota connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Phol Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shota scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hunt wants to slow Shota down by chopping away at his legs.
Shota looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunt is just out of range.
Shota takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shota jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hunt moves out of range of the strikes.
Hunt appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hunt throws a shot from downtown. Shota moves away and avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shota thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Shota throws a lazy right hand but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shota missing with a left hand there. Hunt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice uppercut lands for Shota. That snapped Hunt's head back.
Hunt looks to throw the jab but Shota is out of range.
Shota throws a leg kick which misses Hunt's front leg but catches the back leg as Hunt tries to avoid it.
Shota cracks Hunt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shota is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hunt.
Hunt misses with an uppercut. Shota saw that one coming.
Shota swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shota with a nice cross.
Shota swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hunt moves out of range of the body kick from Shota.
Hunt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hunt misses with a looping left.
Hunt cracks Shota with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hunt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T3#
Hunt looks to land a left hand but Shota moved out of range nicely.
Hunt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hunt slips under a jab.
Shota cracks the inside of Hunt's front leg.
Shota misses with an uppercut.
Hunt throws the left hand but Shota avoids the punch easily.
Hunt throws a shot from downtown. Shota moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Hunt closes the distance and clinches.
Hunt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hunt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shota's elbow.
Shota takes a shot to the head.
Hunt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shota blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shota swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt tries a knee to the head but Shota blocks it.
Hunt taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T4#
Shota blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hunt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hunt throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shota using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt taking a breather.
A left hand lands to the body for Shota.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shota.
Hunt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shota lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hunt has Shota pressed against the cage.
A hook to the body from Shota.
Hunt tries to throw a body punch but Shota avoids it by throwing Hunt back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shota creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shota throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hunts head.
Shota lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Shota misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adrian Shota dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Shota throws the left hand but Hunt avoids the punch easily.
Hunt misses with a wild body shot.
Shota slips under a jab.
Shota doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hunt tries a low kick but Shota avoids it.
Shota wants to counter with a clinch but Hunt pushes him away.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hunt.
Shota gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hunt throws a lazy right hand but Shota sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hunt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hunt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shota.
Good shot there by Shota.
Shota swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shota throws a big shot that misses.
Hunt throws a looping overhand right but Shota ducks down to avoid it.
Shota showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hunt.
Shota fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunt manages to avoid it.#T1#
Shota throws a wild body kick that Hunt sees coming a mile off.
Hunt wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hunt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hunt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hunt moves away from the strike by Shota.
Shota throws a solid leg kick but Hunt takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shota.
A shot to the liver by Shota. Beautiful body shot.
Shota throws a right hand that misses
and Hunt counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Shota jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hunt is looking to counter the offense by Shota and move into the clinch.
Shota misses with a wild body shot.
Shota walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hunt.
Shota with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hunt misses the shot to the body.
Shota swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shota misses with a low kick.
Shota misses with a wild body shot.
Hunt lands with a kick to the ribs. #T2#
Hunt avoids the body shot from Shota.
Hunt quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Hunt connects with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shota drops his hands momentarily and Hunt takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hunt lands with a right hand.
Hunt misses with an uppercut. Shota saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Shota on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shota doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shota just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Hunt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shota, pushing him back against the cage.
Shota tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hunt avoids it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hunt.
Shota lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shota.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shota.
Shota tries to land knees in the clinch but Hunt avoids the damage to the body. #T3#
Shota pushes off an throws an elbow but Hunt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Shota misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shota letting Hunt take a breather here.
A short left from Shota.
Hunt tries to stall but Shota uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Shota blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Shota throws an elbow but misses.
Hunt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shota misses with a punch to the body.
Shota looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hunt digs a right hand underneath Shota's ribcage. Shota let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hunt scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hunt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shota backwards.
Shota lands with a right to the head.
Shota utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T4#
Hunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunt misses with some punches.
Shota lands an elbow just above Hunt 's eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shota lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shota misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hunt.
Shota landing knees to the head.
Nice body punch from Hunt - that landed with a thud.
Hunt looking to stall.
Shota working aggressively here.
Shota misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Hunt fails to land.
Hunt tries to stall but Shota uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Shota swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Phol Hunt will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Hunt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shota moves out of range of the strikes.
Shota looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hunt cracks Shota with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hunt throws a low kick, looking for Shota's leg but Shota calmly moves out of range.
Shota wants to clinch.
Hunt walks into a straight right hand from Shota.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt throws a body punch but Shota moves out of range.
Hunt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shota moves out of range as Hunt strikes.
Shota swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hunt swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hunt throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shota counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Hunt connects with a body shot.
Shota throws a body punch but Hunt moves out of range.
Shota misses with a wild body shot.
Shota just misses with a punch to the body.
Shota ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shota connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shota checks a leg kick.
Hunt throws a leg kick which misses Shota's front leg but catches the back leg as Shota tries to avoid it.
Hunt throws a low kick but Shota moves out of range easily.
Hunt misses with a looping right.
Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shota moves away.
Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shota moves away.
Shota bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shota ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Shota looks to land a right hand but Hunt moved out of range.#T2#
Shota slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Shota takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses.
Hunt lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shota scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shota.
Hunt tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Shota manages to circle out of the way.
Hunt throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice uppercut there from Hunt.
A bone on bone clash there as Shota blocks the leg kick.
Shota tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Shota.
A quick step to the side and Hunt tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shota defending well as Hunt loads up on a big left hand.
A clash of legs there as Shota blocks the low kick.
Hunt listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Shota is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hunt misses with a straight right. #T3#
Shota ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunt moves away.
An inside leg kick from Hunt misses.
Shota slips a jab from Hunt.
Shota moves out of range of the body kick from Hunt.
Hunt throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hunt throws out a loose jab but Shota uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shota swings widly with a right hand
enabling Hunt to counter with a crisp jab.
Hunt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shota slips under a jab from Hunt.
Phol Hunt is winning the standup battle so far.
Shota looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shota moves out of range of the body kick.
Decent striking displayed by Shota there.
Shota dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hunt. That did some damage!
Shota misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Shota takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Shota walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hunt checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Shota takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt throws a lazy right hand but Shota sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shota throws a hook to the side of Hunt's head but Hunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hunt scores with the left hand. Shota knows he should have avoided that one.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hunt.
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Shota.
Shota throws an overhand right that lands on Hunt's shoulder, as Hunt tries to avoid the shot.
Hunt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shota.
A leg kick checked by Shota.
A big right from Hunt misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shota.
Shota lands with a straight right. Hunt didn't see that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Phol Hunt did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Hunt throws a right hand that misses
and Shota counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shota takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hunt checks the leg kick.
Shota misses the shot to the body.
Shota tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Shota.
Hunt lands with an overhand left.
Shota misses the shot to the body.
Shota swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hunt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hunt tests Shota's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shota avoids a kick to the body.
A little jabbing left from Shota on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hunt lands a nice looking body kick.
Shota throws the kick towards the body but Hunt avoids it.
Hunt delivers a nice body kick.
Shota misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Shota doesn't manage to clinch there - Hunt circles away.
A slow jab from Shota misses its intended target.
Hunt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shota throws a shot to the body.
Shota cracks Hunt with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hunt lands a nice shot that snaps Shota's head back.
Shota connects with a solid leg kick.
Hunt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hunt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hunt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Shota ducks right into an uppercut from Hunt.
Shota throws a body punch but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Shota manages to circle out of the way.
Shota lands with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt misses with a body kick.
Shota lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T2#
Hunt scores with a nice head shot.
Shota swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hunt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hunt lands a nice looking body kick.
Shota misses with a straight right. #CL#
Hunt moves into the clinch.
Hunt throws a head punch that misses.
Shota has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shota misses with an elbow strike.
Shota cracks Hunt with a nice body shot.
Shota tries to land a knee to the head but Hunt blocks with his arms.
Hunt is trying to maintain a safe position but Shota gets an underhook and turns Hunt into the cage.
Hunt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shota gets through Hunt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shota.
Hunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Shota uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shota tries a knee to the head but Hunt blocks it.
Hunt blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Shota comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Shota has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hunt.
Shota blocks a body shot from Hunt.
Shota throws a head punch that misses.
Hunt blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A hook to the body from Shota.
Shota scores with a knee to the head.
Shota blocking some punches.
Shota creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T4#
Shota misses with a body punch.
Shota is working Hunt over against the cage.
Shota tries to throw a body punch but Hunt avoids it by throwing Shota back against the cage.
Shota tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hunt lands a shot to the body.
Shota swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shota letting Hunt take a breather here.
Shota swings wildly with an uppercut but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shota misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hunt.
Hunt can't find room to land a body shot as Shota controls the action.
Shota throws a punch but it's blocked by Hunt.
Shota's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shota blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adrian Shota seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Shota misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Adrian Shota will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Shota tests Hunt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shota throws a lazy right hand but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shota ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hunt throws the left hand but Shota avoids the punch easily.
Shota defending well as Hunt loads up on a big left hand.
Shota misses with a wild body shot.
Shota throws a wild body kick that Hunt sees coming a mile off.
A telegraphed right hand from Hunt misses the target.
Shota throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt throws a lazy uppercut
and Shota counters with a stiff right hand.
Shota scores with a hook to the body. Hunt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hunt throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shota uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hunt.
Shota throws out a counter right but Hunt avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Shota takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shota will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hunt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shota.
Shota appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hunt lands a nice looking kick to the body. Shota takes a step back to recover.
Shota uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hunt.
Shota misses with a looping right.
Shota scores with a sloppy right hand. Hunt should have avoided that one.
Shota throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hunt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hunt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shota scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Good exchange - Shota coming out on top.
Shota misses with a hook.
Shota throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hunt moves out of range of the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Hunt misses the target.#T2#
Hunt blocks a jab.
Shota takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hunt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shota momentarily.
Hunt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hunt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shota takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses.
Shota tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Shota.
Hunt is looking to counter punch.
Hunt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hunt lunges at Shota with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shota's hand.
A head kick from Hunt lands but Shota takes it in his stride.
Shota connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice shot lands for Shota.#T3#
Shota keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hunt.
Hunt throws a leg kick but Shota sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Shota throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hunt moves out of range of the leg kick from Shota.
Shota has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hunt.
Shota misses with a kick to the body
and Hunt counters with a stiff right hand.
Hunt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shota stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shota misses with a looping left.
Shota throws a looping overhand right but Hunt ducks down to avoid it.
Hunt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hunt moves out of range of the body kick from Shota.
Hunt throws a quick inside leg kick.
Good shot there by Shota.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Shota. Hunt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hunt looks to throw a body kick
and Hunt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shota throws a lazy right hand but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hunt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shota checks a low kick from Hunt.
Shota lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hunt thuds a left hand into Shota's body.
Hunt throws an overhand right that lands on Shota's shoulder, as Shota tries to avoid the shot.
Shota blocks a jab.
Shota thinks about the counter body kick.
Shota takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses.
Hunt cracks Shota with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hunt takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A low kick from Hunt is predictable there
and Shota counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hunt takes a jab right on the kisser.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hunt.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Adrian Shota.
I think Shota 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 47:50
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 47:50
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Adrian Shota!

Adrian Shota made sure to mention his sponsor, Sun-Tzu in his post fight interview.
Phol Hunt was interviewed post fight and said 'vittu'.

 

Event: UPG 33     
Date:   May 21, 2016
#R1#
Shota bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shota misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shota looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dillinger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shota ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dillinger cracks Shota with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice shot lands for Shota.#CL2#
Shota gets tackled into the cage by Dillinger. Dillinger maintains the clinch.
Shota lands a right hand.
Shota throws a punch but it's blocked by Dillinger.
A nice left hand lands by Dillinger.
Shota misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dillinger stalling in the clinch.
Dillinger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shota throws a punch but it's blocked by Dillinger.
Shota pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dillinger misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dillinger on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dillinger blocks a body shot from Shota. #T1#
Shota blocks a body shot from Dillinger.
Shota lands a right hand.
Shota misses with the head strike.
Shota lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dillinger backwards.
Shota lands a left hand.
Shota scores with a shoulder strike.
Dillinger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shota trying to land knees to the body.
Shota with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shota blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Dillinger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shota takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shota moves out of range as Dillinger strikes.
Shota avoids the head kick by Dillinger.
Dillinger tries to work over Shota's front leg with a kick but Shota checks it.
John Dillinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dillinger with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dillinger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Dillinger darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dillinger missing with a left hand there. Shota was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shota is looking to counter punch.
Shota uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dillinger.
Dillinger misses with a lunging right hand
and Shota makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shota fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dillinger on the side of the head.
A low kick from Dillinger misses #CL#
and Shota counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Come on Dillinger - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Shota lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shota's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dillinger throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shota swings wildly with an uppercut but Dillinger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dillinger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dillinger scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dillinger tries to work over Shota's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Dillinger breaks the clinch. #T3#
Dillinger moves out of range of the strikes.
Dillinger slips a jab from Shota.
Shota lands a right hook to the body.
Shota throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A good leg kick by Shota.
Dillinger fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shota misses with a hook. Dillinger ducked under it nicely.
Dillinger bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shota's head.
An inside leg kick lands from Shota.
Dillinger throws a lazy uppercut
and Shota counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Shota staying out of range there.
Nice uppercut there from Dillinger.
Dillinger tries to land a leg kick but Shota saw it coming and moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dillinger lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dillinger lands an overhand right.
Dillinger tries for a takedown but Shota sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Shota was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Shota throws a lazy right hand but Dillinger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shota scores with the left hand. Dillinger knows he should have avoided that one.
Shota lands a nice shot to the body.
Shota sizes up Dillinger with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shota throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shota scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shota moves away from the strike by Dillinger.
Shota moves out of range of the body kick.
Shota tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dillinger was well out of range. Poor timing from Shota.
Dillinger blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Dillinger on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dillinger on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Shota misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shota connects with a solid leg kick.
Shota checks a leg kick nicely.
Shota scores with a jab.
Shota feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dillingers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adrian Shota dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Dillinger takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dillinger misses with a takedown attempt - Shota sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dillinger looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dillinger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dillinger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shota throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dillinger avoids the body shot from Shota.
Dillinger attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dillinger lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shota circles away quickly and effectively.
Shota scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dillinger doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Dillinger shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Shota's guard.
Dillinger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shota utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #ES#
Shota has his feet on Dillinger's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shota is looking to chop away at Dillinger's legs. #T1#
Shota defending well as Dillinger loads up on a big left hand.
Dillinger avoids the body shot from Shota.
Shota dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dillinger misses the jab.
Shota ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dillinger moves away.
Dillinger changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Shota.
Shota lands with an overhand left.
Shota waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dillinger.
Dillinger throws the left hand but Shota avoids the punch easily.
Shota lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dillinger throws out a loose jab but Shota uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shota misses with a leg kick
and Dillinger counters with a series of strikes. Shota will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dillinger throws a leg kick but Shota checks it.
Dillinger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shota throws a leg kick but Dillinger sees it coming and moves out of range. #T2#
Shota throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dillinger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dillinger swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Shota misses with a kick to the body.
Dillinger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dillinger will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dillinger shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Shota counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dillinger throws out a leg kick but Shota moves out of range and Dillinger only half commits.
Dillinger throws a sloppy head kick and Shota moves out of range easily.
Dillinger with a jab.
Shota lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dillinger at a distance.
The crowd cheers as Shota lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dillinger doesn't seem phased though.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shota. That's going to slow Dillinger down.
Shota is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dillinger can do to turn this around?
Shota throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dillinger.#T3#
Decent striking displayed by Shota there.
Dillinger staying out of range there.
Shota jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dillinger throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dillinger throws a head kick but Shota moves out of range.
Shota throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dillinger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dillinger scoring well with a low kick there.
That kick from Dillinger tenderised Shota's leg. Shota is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shota uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dillinger.
Shota looks to land a right hand but Dillinger moved out of range.
Shota checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
An attempted straight right counter from Shota misses the target.
Shota slips under a jab.
Dillinger is looking to slow Shota down with leg kicks.
Dillinger misses the jab.
Dillinger on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shota. Shota obviously looking to wear him down.
Shota slips a straight right by Dillinger.#T4#
Dillinger tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shota defends well and Dillinger ends up having to push Shota into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Adrian Shota has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Dillinger.
Nice straight punches there by Shota. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shota.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shota lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Shota tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dillinger attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shota moves out of range of the strikes.
Dillinger throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Shota moves into the clinch.
Dillinger scores with a shot to the side of Shota's head.
Dillinger trying to control the position but instead, Shota has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dillinger into the cage.
Dillinger swings wildly with an uppercut but Shota uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shota is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dillinger is defending well for now.
Dillinger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shota working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Adrian Shota will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3##CL2#
Dillinger gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shota throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Shota tries to throw a body punch but Dillinger avoids it by throwing Shota back against the cage.
Dillinger managing to block the knees to the body from Shota.
Shota misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dillinger stalling the fight.
Dillinger misses with a punch on the inside.
Shota blocking some punches.
Shota softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dillinger.
Dillinger lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillinger tries to work over Shota's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dillinger on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shota connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dillinger's face.
Dillinger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dillinger looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dillinger blocking some punches. #T1#
Dillinger is trying to break the clinch but Shota has him pressed against the cage.
Dillinger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shota working aggressively here. #BC2#
Dillinger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Shota tries to keep at a distance but Dillinger has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dillinger leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dillinger misses with some punches.
Shota swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shota prevents Dillinger from breaking the clinch.
Dillinger misses with the head strike.
Shota gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dillinger.
Shota throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Dillinger scores with a hook to the body.
Dillinger is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shota pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Shota lands with a right to the head.
Shota working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dillinger throws a head punch that misses.
Shota tries a body shot but Dillinger blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shota creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shota can't find room to land a body shot as Dillinger controls the action.
Shota looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shota as Dillinger tries to tie him up.
Shota blocks an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dillinger can't break the clinch.
Shota prevents a takedown attempt there.
Adrian Shota has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Dillinger.
Dillinger looking to slow down the pace here.#T3#
Shota stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dillinger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shota scores with a shot to the side of Dillinger's head.
Shota lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dillinger leaning against his opponent.
Shota misses with the head strike.
Shota putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dillinger in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Shota lands an elbow that stopped Dillinger in his tracks for a moment.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shota as Dillinger tries to tie him up.
Shota prevents a body shot from Dillinger.
A head punch on the inside from Dillinger fails to land.
Shota lands a damaging elbow.
Dillinger takes an elbow to the forehead.
Shota lands a shot to the body.#T4#
Shota misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shota lands a good knee to the midsection. Dillinger won't want to take too many of those.
Shota lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knees to the body from Shota.
Shota working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shota.
Shota creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dillinger's defenses.
Shota lands a nice knee to the body.
Shota misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Dillinger fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Shota.
Shota fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dillinger can't get the takedown.
Shota tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dillinger struggles to land a body shot inside as Shota controls his hands.
Shota blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adrian Shota clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Dillinger stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shota.
Dillinger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shota misses with a body shot.
Dillinger only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dillinger takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dillinger misses with a low kick.
Shota swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shota scores with a nice head shot.
Shota connects with an inside leg kick.
Dillinger throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shota missing with a left hand there. Dillinger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dillinger! But no joy.
Shota throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Dillinger holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dillinger has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Shota seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dillinger can turn it around.#BC2#
Dillinger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shota connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dillinger momentarily.
Shota misses with a straight right.
Dillinger lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shota pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shota scores with a sloppy right hand. Dillinger should have avoided that one. #T1#
Shota takes a swing at Dillinger's ribcage but misses.
Shota throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A good leg kick by Dillinger.
Adrian Shota is winning the standup battle so far.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dillinger or perhaps it was just good defense by Shota, which made it look bad.
Shota works Dillinger's body with a nice hook.
Dillinger misses with a straight left.
Shota lands a leg kick that knocks Dillinger off balance momentarily.
Shota waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dillinger.
A little jabbing left from Dillinger on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dillinger misses with an uppercut.
Shota lands a nice hook to Dillinger's body. Dillinger takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dillinger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shota.
Shota waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dillinger.
Dillinger moves forwards but Shota connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2#
Shota is looking to chop away at Dillinger's legs.
A bone on bone clash there as Shota blocks the leg kick.
Shota lands a nice looking body shot.
Shota thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dillinger throws out a counter right but Shota avoids it with no problem.
Shota cracks Dillinger with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shota fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dillinger manages to avoid it.
Dillinger throws a sloppy head kick and Shota moves out of range easily.
Shota connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dillinger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dillinger does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dillinger lands a body shot.
Dillinger cracks the inside of Shota's front leg.
Dillinger attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
As Dillinger backs away, Shota returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Shota throws a body punch but Dillinger moves out of range.
Dillinger throws a big counter head kick but Shota avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Shota dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shota stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Shota misses with a leg kick.
Shota throws out a powerful jab.
Dillinger on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dillinger gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shota.
Dillinger throws a head kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dillinger. Shota does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dillinger throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dillinger moves away from the strike by Shota.
Shota scores with a punch to the head.
Shota tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dillinger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dillinger tries a quick counter leg kick but Shota is wise to it.
A jab from Dillinger does it's job there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dillinger tries to land a leg kick but Shota saw it coming and moves away.
Shota stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dillinger.#T4#
Dillinger tries to move into range but Shota moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dillinger jabs at Shota's body.
Shota checks a low kick from Dillinger.
A big left from Shota misses.
Dillinger avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shota misses with a few strikes there.
A telegraphed right hand from Shota misses the target.
Shota lands a nice looking body shot.
Dillinger misses with a straight right.
Shota moves away from the strike by Dillinger.
Shota scores with a nice strike.
Dillinger has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#CL2#
Dillinger takes the fight into the clinch.
Shota missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adrian Shota had his way with John Dillinger in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Dillinger moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Shota cracks Dillinger with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dillinger with a hook.
Dillinger throws a body kick that misses.
Dillinger throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Shota holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dillinger's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shota fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shota misses with a knee strike. #BC2#
Dillinger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dillinger, right into the meat.
Dillinger misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick from Shota misses.
Dillinger looks to throw the jab but Shota is out of range.
Dillinger throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dillinger looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Shota gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T1#
Dillinger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shota seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Shota scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dillinger doesn't seem bothered though.
Shota misses with an uppercut.
Shota blocks a jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dillinger.
Shota takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Shota tries to land a front kick but Dillinger steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shota throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dillinger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dillinger looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shota looks to throw the jab but Dillinger is out of range.
Nice jab there from Shota.
Dillinger walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shota checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Shota cracks Dillinger with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dillinger gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T2#
Dillinger misses with a looping right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dillinger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shota.
Shota misses with a right hand
letting Dillinger counter with a right hand.
Adrian Shota is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dillinger fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shota is out of range.
Shota throws a body shot but no joy.
Dillinger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dillinger paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dillinger thuds his right hand into Shota's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shota swings for the body but Dillinger moves out of range.
Dillinger was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Shota jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dillinger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shota.
Shota fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dillinger is out of range.
Dillinger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shota walks into a left hand.
Shota throws a one two combo.
Shota smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A jab lands there for Dillinger.#T3#
Shota displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dillinger throws out the jab.
Dillinger slips a jab from Shota.
Dillinger feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shotas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dillinger shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shota as he avoids it easily.
Dillinger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shota.
Nice uppercut lands for Shota. That snapped Dillinger's head back.
Shota blocks a jab.
Dillinger misses with a shot to the body
and Shota connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dillinger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shota sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shota tries a low kick but Dillinger avoids it.
Dillinger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shota moves away.
A quick step to the side and Shota tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dillinger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shota scores with a body shot.
Shota lunges at Dillinger with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dillinger's hand. #T4#
Dillinger takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dillinger misses with a straight left.
Shota scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dillinger in his tracks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dillinger thows a leg kick but Shota checks it
and Shota counters with a stiff right hand.
Donk. Dillinger catches Shota right on the button with a cross.
John Dillinger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dillinger misses with a hook. Shota ducked under it nicely.
Shota fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dillinger connects with a high kick.
Dillinger moves out of range of the strikes.
Shota ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jab, jab by Shota - just one landing.
Dillinger takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dillinger misses with a straight left.
Dillinger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shota.

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 Adrian Shota.
Well Shota 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 50:45
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adrian Shota!

After the big win, Adrian Shota made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sun-Tzu and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: UPG 30     
Date:   Apr 30, 2016
#R1#
Pereira takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shota fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pereira manages to avoid it.
Shota doesn't manage to clinch there - Pereira circles away.
Pereira is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Pereira has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Shota is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Shota lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shota fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pereira manages to avoid it.
Shota misses with a hook
and Pereira counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Shota waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pereira.
Pereira only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Pereira misses with a body shot
and Shota counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Shota misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shota connects with a solid leg kick.
Shota scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Shota throws a hook to the side of Pereira's head but Pereira sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Shota cracks Pereira with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Adrian Shota seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shota tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pereira paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It seemed like Pereira was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pereira checks a leg kick nicely.#CL#
Shota has Pereira up against the cage in a clinch.
Shota swings away with an uppercut that misses.
I was talking to Shota's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Shota lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pereira backwards.
Pereira lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shota lands a shot to the body.
Pereira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pereira lands with a short shot to the head.
Pereira misses with a punch to the body.
Shota lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shota misses with an elbow strike. #T2#
Pereira blocking some punches.
Shota missing with knees to the body.
Pereira has a couple of punches blocked by Shota.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shota.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Shota fails to land.
Shota lands with a left to the head.
Pereira has a couple of punches blocked by Shota.
Nice body punch from Pereira.
Shota tries a body shot but Pereira blocks it.
Pereira takes a knee right on the jaw!
A head punch on the inside from Shota fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pereira. #BC2#
Pereira breaks the clinch.
Shota throws a sloppy body shot
and Pereira counters with a straight right hand.
Shota misses with a wild body shot.
Pereira feints a counter leg kick.#T3#
Pereira blocks a jab.
Shota throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shota looks to score with a jab to the body but Pereira is just out of range.
A jab from Shota misses.
Shota jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pereira was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A clash of legs there as Pereira blocks the low kick.
A low kick from Pereira is predictable there
and Shota counters with a nice uppercut.
Shota scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Shota misses with a right hand
and Pereira counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shota throws a hook to the side of Pereira's head but Pereira sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pereira appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Shota misses with a body shot.
Pereira only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T4#
Shota misses with a wild body shot.
Shota misses with the combination.
Nice uppercut lands for Shota. That snapped Pereira's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pereira connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pereira lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shota.
Pereira takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shota lunges at Pereira with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pereira's hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adrian Shota dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Shota avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shota thumps Pereira with a low kick.
Shota tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shota backing away here, and Pereira unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Pereira takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shota swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pereira swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shota lands a nice hook to Pereira's body. Pereira takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shota misses with a hook
and Pereira counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shota tries to clinch up.
Shota lands a nice shot that snaps Pereira's head back.
Nice shot by Shota.
Shota stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pereira.#T1##CL#
Shota clinches up against the cage.
Pereira slowing the pace effectively.
Pereira lands with a right to the head.
Shota landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Shota lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Miguel Pereira has been cut.
Adrian Shota has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pereira misses with some punches.
Shota tries to work over Pereira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pereira controlling the action here for a moment.
Pereira swings wildly with an uppercut but Shota uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shota is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pereira is defending well for now.
Pereira just leaning against Shota, taking a breather. #T2#
Pereira misses with the head strike.
Shota with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Shota lands with a light punch inside.
A short body shot lands from Shota as the two fighters clinch.
Pereira tries to throw a body punch but Shota avoids it by throwing Pereira back against the cage.
Pereira on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shota throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #BC2#
Pereira breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pereira ducks right into an uppercut from Shota.
Shota swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pereira counters with a leg kick.
Pereira walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T3#
Pereira avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shota throws a looping overhand right but Pereira ducks down to avoid it.
Shota tries to clinch
and Pereira counters with a body kick.
Pereira slips a jab from Shota.
Pereira appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Shota slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Shota throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shota takes a swing at Pereira's ribcage but misses.
Pereira was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A cross from Shota lands.
Shota misses the body punch
and Pereira counters with a good low kick that Shota was not able to check. #T4#
Shota scores with a jab to the head.
Pereira throws out a powerful jab.
Pereira buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shota missing with a left hand there. Pereira was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shota swings for the body but Pereira moves out of range.
Shota backing away here, and Pereira unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Shota misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pereira.
It seemed like Pereira was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Crunch! Pereira slams his shin into Shota's torso.
Shota blocks a jab.
Shota misses with a double jab
and Pereira counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adrian Shota dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Miguel Pereira's cut.
That's time! Shota's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Shota keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pereira dodges the punch combination from Shota.
Shota throws a jab but it's blocked by Pereira.
Pereira checks the leg kick.
It seemed like Pereira was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pereira moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pereira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shota throws out the jab.
Pereira is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Shota. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shota.
Shota cracks Pereira with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pereira ducks under a wild hook from Shota.
Pereira steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Pereira throws a body kick that misses.
Pereira connects with a nice looking jab.
Shota thows a leg kick but Pereira checks it
and Pereira counters with a right hand to the body.
Pereira ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shota jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shota misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shota scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Shota misses with a right hand
and Pereira counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Shota scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shota rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pereira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Adrian Shota is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Shota fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pereira manages to avoid it.
Pereira misses with a kick to the body.
Pereira fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A combination from Pereira does no damage.
Pereira avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pereira appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Shota slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Shota throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice jab there from Shota.
Shota misses with a hook to the body
and Pereira counters with a one-two to the body.
Shota connects with a nice looking jab. #T3#
Shota throws a poor cross that misses
and Pereira counters with a stiff right hand.
Shota tries to clinch but Pereira is having none of it.
Pereira looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A telegraphed right hand from Shota misses the target.
Shota misses with a body shot.
Pereira is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shota with a body shot.
Pereira tried to score with a low kick but Shota checks it.
Shota lands a glancing blow to the side of Pereira's head.
Pereira scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A punch lands to the side of Shota 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Shota throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pereira counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T4#
Shota misses with a hook. Pereira ducked under it nicely.
Shota throws a body punch but Pereira moves out of range.
Pereira follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Shota misses with a left hand
and Pereira counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shota doesn't manage to clinch there - Pereira circles away.
Pereira throws out a counter right but Shota avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Shota gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pereira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shota throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pereira blocks it with crossed arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pereira.
Pereira managing to block the knees to the body from Shota.
Pereira lands with a short shot to the head.
Shota misses with some punches.
Shota doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Miguel Pereira just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Miguel Pereira's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Shota is looking to clinch but Pereira is avoiding it.
Shota is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pereira can do to turn this around?
Shota moves out of range as Pereira throws a body kick.
Shota throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pereira is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shota with a body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Shota.
Shota fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shota throws out a loose jab but Pereira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shota lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shota dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pereira. That did some damage!
Pereira on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice cross by Shota.#T1#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shota, right into the meat.
Shota pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pereira throws out a counter right but Shota avoids it with no problem.
Pereira has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shota misses with a shot to the body
and Pereira counters with a three punch combo that has Shota backing up. Shota nods at Pereira to acknowledge the strikes.
Pereira slips under a jab.
Shota tries to land a leg kick but Pereira saw it coming and moves away.
Shota tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pereira does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A punch lands to the side of Pereira 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Shota doesn't manage to clinch there - Pereira circles away.
Shota takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T2#
Shota rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pereira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shota tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pereira manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pereira swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pereira looks to score with a jab to the body but Shota is just out of range.
Jab by Shota.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pereira connects with a leg kick. Shota looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pereira avoids the body shot from Shota.
Pereira ducks right into an uppercut from Shota.
Shota is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Shota misses with a wild body shot.
Shota tries to clinch up
and Pereira counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shota connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shota swings widly with a right hand
and Pereira counters with an outside leg kick.
Pereira throws out a loose jab but Shota uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big right from Shota misses.
Pereira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shota throws out the jab. #T4#
Shota is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pereira lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Shota backs up against the cage.
Shota takes one on the button.#ROC2#
Shota is rocked!
Pereira 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pereira walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shota tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pereira throws a solid leg kick but Shota takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pereira.
Shota throws the kick towards the body but Pereira avoids it.
A good leg kick by Shota.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Miguel Pereira will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Miguel Pereira's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Pereira avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pereira throws out a counter right but Shota avoids it with no problem.
Pereira slips under a jab.
As Shota backs off Pereira throws a huge counter combo but Shota manages to avoid it all.
Shota swings for the body but Pereira moves out of range.
Shota goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shota misses with an uppercut
and Shota takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shota is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Shota moves to clinch but Pereira breaks away
and Pereira counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Shota misses
and Pereira counters with a nice low kick that buckles Shota's knee momentarily.#CL#
Shota has Pereira up against the cage in a clinch.
Pereira lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shota backwards. #T1#
Shota misses with an elbow strike.
Pereira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shota throws a punch but it's blocked by Pereira.
A short right from Pereira on the inside. #BC2#
Pereira's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shota displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pereira throws out the jab.
Shota lands with a right hand.
Shota throws a shot to the body.
Donk. Shota catches Pereira right on the button with a cross.#CL#
Shota moves into the clinch.
Pereira blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T2#
Pereira content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Pereira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pereira lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shota backwards.
Pereira misses with a punch to the body.
Shota utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pereira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pereira tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pereira gets through Shota's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pereira blocking some punches.
Pereira wants to stall.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Shota.
A head punch on the inside from Shota fails to land. #T3#
A shot in the inside from Shota.
Pereira misses with some punches.
Pereira wants to get back to striking at distance but Shota won't allow it.
Shota lands an elbow inside.
Pereira misses with some punches.
Pereira scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shota misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pereira wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Shota works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pereira throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shota blocks it with crossed arms.
Pereira takes an elbow to the temple.
Pereira managing to block the knees to the body from Shota.
Shota fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Shota pushes off an throws an elbow but Pereira leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Shota lands a hook that snaps the head of Pereira backwards.
Shota trying to land knees to the body.
Pereira misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pereira.
A head punch on the inside from Pereira fails to land.
Pereira lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shota.
Pereira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shota tries a knee to the head but Pereira blocks it.
Shota tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Pereira lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

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 Adrian Shota.
Well Shota 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 49:47
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 48:47
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adrian Shota!

Adrian Shota is the new middleweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Adrian Shota waved his t-shirt featuring Sun-Tzu's logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: UPG 27     
Date:   Apr 09, 2016
#R1#
La Haine looking to land some kicks to the body here.
La Haine tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shota needs to keep his hands up - La Haine had a free shot at his head there.
Shota lands a jab.
La Haine misses with a looping right.
Shota lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
La Haine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shota.
Shota misses with an uppercut. La Haine saw that one coming.
La Haine tries to land a front kick but Shota steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shota tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but La Haine paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shota lands with a good body shot.
Shota lands a nice looking body kick.
Jacques La Haine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
La Haine does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
La Haine throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
La Haine checks a low kick from Shota.
Shota walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shota has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A slow jab from Shota misses its intended target.
La Haine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shota.
Shota throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Shota lands a leg kick that knocks La Haine off balance momentarily.
La Haine finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Shota has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from La Haine.
Shota throws a shot to the body.
La Haine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
La Haine has closed the distance and engaged Shota in a clinch.
La Haine tries to break free but Shota pushes him back against the cage.
Shota lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shota lands a nice shot to the body.
Shota tries to throw a body punch but La Haine avoids it by throwing Shota back against the cage.
Shota lands an uppercut.
Shota lands a nice shot to the body.
Shota pushes off an throws an elbow but La Haine leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
La Haine lands an elbow just above Shota 's eye.
La Haine avoids a wild elbow strike from Shota.
La Haine misses with an elbow over the top.
La Haine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shota's elbow. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
La Haine putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Shota in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
La Haine working aggressively here.
Shota lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Shota fails to land.
La Haine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shota misses with a knee strike.
Shota takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by La Haine.
A knee to the head by Shota. #CUT2#
It looks like Jacques La Haine has been cut.
Shota using the Thai plumb to throw knees but La Haine has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shota.
Shota tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shota blocking some punches.
A short left from Shota.
Shota misses with some punches. #BC#
La Haine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3##CL#
La Haine instigates a clinch.
Shota working aggressively here.
Shota lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
La Haine trying to land knees to the body.
La Haine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
La Haine tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shota avoids it.
La Haine looking to throw knees to the head but Shota is blocking nicely.
La Haine tries a knee to the head but Shota blocks it.
La Haine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
La Haine blocks an elbow strike.
Shota tries a body shot but La Haine blocks it.
Shota has a couple of punches blocked by La Haine.
Shota works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
La Haine lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Shota on the inside.
La Haine swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
La Haine on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
La Haine tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shota avoids it.
A hook to the body from Shota.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
La Haine blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shota lands a right hand.
Shota throws an elbow but it's blocked.
La Haine avoids the elbow strike from Shota, against the cage.
La Haine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shota is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
La Haine struggles to land a body shot inside as Shota controls his hands.
Shota lands a shoulder strike.
La Haine dodges an elbow strike from Shota.
La Haine blocks a body shot from Shota.
La Haine misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shota.
Shota with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
La Haine cracks Shota with a nice body shot.
Shota working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adrian Shota dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jacques La Haine's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
La Haine has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from La Haine there as he acknowledges the shot.
La Haine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shota looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shota connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
La Haine takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
La Haine throws out a leg kick but Shota moves out of range and La Haine only half commits.
Shota doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
La Haine moves out of range of the body kick.
Shota ducks down and throws a hook to the body but La Haine moves away.
Shota needs to keep his hands up - La Haine had a free shot at his head there.
Shota looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shota throws out a loose jab but La Haine uses good head movement to avoid it.
La Haine goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
La Haine lands a leg kick that knocks Shota off balance momentarily.#CL#
La Haine closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
La Haine blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shota blocks an uppercut.
La Haine on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T1#
Shota throws a punch but it's blocked by La Haine.
La Haine is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Shota scores with a shot to the side of La Haine's head.
Shota swings wildly with an uppercut but La Haine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shota lands an elbow inside that La Haine shrugs off.
La Haine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Shota.
A short left from Shota.
La Haine tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shota avoids it.
La Haine is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shota is defending well for now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shota.
La Haine 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.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shota.
La Haine tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shota lands a knee to the body. #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shota.
Shota misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shota takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from La Haine fails to land.
Shota swings wildly with an uppercut but La Haine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shota blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
La Haine tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shota avoids it.
Adrian Shota seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A left hand lands to the body for La Haine.
A head punch on the inside from Shota fails to land.
Shota swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shota lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
La Haine throws a head punch that misses.
La Haine tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shota blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shota misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from La Haine.
Shota throws an elbow but it misses.
Shota tries to work over La Haine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shota misses with a shot to the kidneys.
La Haine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shota lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Shota.
Shota misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Shota scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shota on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shota managing to block the knees to the body from La Haine.
La Haine connects with a knee to the head.
Shota working aggressively here.
La Haine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shota misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch blocked on the inside by La Haine.
Shota has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Shota.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
La Haine on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
La Haine landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Shota blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
La Haine misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shota.
La Haine misses with a knee strike.
Shota using the Thai plumb to throw knees but La Haine has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shota.
Shota working La Haine over with knees to the body.#BC#
La Haine breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
La Haine has Shota up against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Shota scores with a nice short uppercut.
La Haine throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shotas head.
Shota misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adrian Shota showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jacques La Haine's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
La Haine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shota jabbing away but nothing is landing.
La Haine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
La Haine connects with an inside leg kick.
Shota scores with a shot to the body.
La Haine ducks under a wild hook from Shota.
La Haine avoids the head kick by Shota.
Shota throws a hook but La Haine avoids it easily.
La Haine moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shota lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but La Haine circles away quickly and effectively.
Shota throws a right hand that misses
enabling La Haine to counter with a crisp jab.
Adrian Shota seems to be getting the better of the standup.
La Haine slips a straight right by Shota.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
La Haine drives through and clinches with Shota against the cage.
Shota presses La Haine against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shota lands on the inside with an uppercut.
La Haine has a couple of punches blocked by Shota.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
La Haine lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shota backwards. #T1#
La Haine blocks an elbow strike from Shota.
Shota swings wildly with an uppercut but La Haine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shota lands an elbow just above La Haine 's eye.
A knee to the head by Shota.
La Haine avoids a wild elbow strike from Shota.
Shota lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of La Haine backwards.
Shota working aggressively here.
La Haine lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
La Haine blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
La Haine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
La Haine blocks an elbow strike.
La Haine creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Shota's defenses.
Shota scores with a shoulder strike.
La Haine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shota's elbow.
Jacques La Haine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
La Haine misses with a punch on the inside.
La Haine working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shota misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shota blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shota tries a body shot but La Haine blocks it.
Shota blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
La Haine throws an elbow but it misses.
Shota lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Shota.
La Haine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
La Haine lands with a left to the head.
Shota can't find room to land a body shot as La Haine controls the action. #BC#
La Haine breaks from the clinch.
La Haine needs to keep his hands up - Shota had a free shot at his head there.
Shota chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before La Haine can pounce on him.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from La Haine 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 Shota has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shota and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T3##KD2#
Shota drops La Haine with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but La Haine looks back up at him and smiles so Shota waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#
La Haine is rocked!
Shota knocks out La Haine with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Shota before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Shota picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adrian Shota!
Adrian Shota gave a mention to Sun-Tzu in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

 
 
 
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