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Event: GAMMA#745 DeNeville v Benny     
Date:   Dec 01, 2018
#R1#
Shaw steps to the side to avoid the strikes from BK.
It seemed like Shaw was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shaw is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
BK looks to throw the jab but Shaw is out of range.
Shaw thuds a left hand into BK's body.
Shaw tries to bum rush BK with a series of wild strikes but BK uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
BK doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL2#
Shaw gets in close and instigates a clinch.
BK prevents a body shot from Shaw.
BK lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shaw fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Shaw lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of BK backwards.
Shaw throws a blind hook that connects with the side of BKs head.
Shaw has a couple of punches blocked by BK.
Shaw tries to pull guard but BK holds him up against the cage and eventually Shaw drops back down to his feet.
Shaw blocks a body shot from BK. #BC#
BK escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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!
Shaw takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T1##CL2#
Shaw clinches.
Shaw lands with a right to the head. #TD2#
Shaw drags the fight down to the ground.
BK postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
BK slips nicely into half guard.
BK has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
BK lands a nice shot to the head.
BK looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
BK dominating with strikes here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
BK scores with a couple of good head shots there.
BK landing punches.
A big strike lands for BK! That's really hurt Shaw and he's turned his back - BK keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! BK jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benjamin BK!
Benjamin BK thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: GAMMA#740 Fazier v DeNeville     
Date:   Nov 03, 2018
#R1#
Boyka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shaw.
Boyka moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Boyka missing with a left hand there. Shaw was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boyka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shaw sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Shaw on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boyka throws a sloppy body shot
letting Shaw counter with a right hand.
Shaw swings for the body but Boyka moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Boyka misses the target.
Boyka tries to clinch up
and Shaw connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A nice combination there by Shaw.
Shaw scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shaw loads up on a big right hand but Boyka slips the punch.
Boyka swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Boyka throws a right hand that misses
and Shaw counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boyka swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shaw counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boyka throws a lazy body kick
and Shaw counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boyka takes a swing at Shaw's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Shaw lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Shaw.
Boyka throws a big shot that misses.
Shaw has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Shaw tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boyka was well out of range. Poor timing from Shaw.
Shaw with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Boyka to score with a decent uppercut.#CL2#
Shaw forces Boyka back against the cage and clinches.
Shaw lands an uppercut.
Boyka misses with some punches. #TD2#
Shaw drags the fight down to the ground.
Shaw is trying to control the position but Boyka postures up. #SU#
Boyka gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Boyka throws a looping overhand right but Shaw ducks down to avoid it.
Shaw lands with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boyka cracks the inside of Shaw's front leg.
Shaw looks to land a left hand but Boyka moved out of range nicely.
Boyka is looking to counter the offense by Shaw and move into the clinch.
Shaw throws out a loose jab but Boyka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Boyka. #T2#
A leg kick checked by Boyka.
Shaw tries to move into range but Boyka moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shaw displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boyka throws out the jab.
Boyka finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Boyka throws a big shot that misses.
Shaw is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Boyka attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The fighters circling - Shaw throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boyka was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shaw swings for the body but Boyka moves out of range.
Boyka is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Boyka moves into the clinch.
Shaw swings wildly with an uppercut but Boyka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shaw throws a head punch that misses.
Shaw throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Shaw ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Shaw no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Shaw looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boyka is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Shaw is looking for a triangle but Boyka pushes his legs off easily. #T3##SU#
Boyka stands and steps away. Shaw gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Boyka scoring well with a low kick there.
Shaw misses with a looping left.
Boyka connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shaw. Shaw circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL2#
Shaw instigates a clinch.
Good body shot from Boyka.
Boyka's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shaw is trying to pull guard but Boyka has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Boyka. #TD2#
Shaw manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boyka is looking to stand up but Shaw won't let him. #SU#
Boyka stands up and waves to Shaw to follow him. #T4#
A jab from Shaw misses.
It looked like Boyka wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boyka just misses with a punch to the body.
Boyka sets himself, and Shaw steps forward looking for the clinch! Boyka avoids it this time.
A combination from Shaw does no damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slapping body kick lands there for Boyka.
Shaw blocks a low kick nicely.
Boyka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shaw manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boyka. Shaw does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shaw takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shaw drops his hands momentarily and Boyka takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Boyka tries to clinch but Shaw is having none of it.
Shaw wants to counter the offense by Boyka and move into the clinch position.
Boyka slips a jab from Shaw.
Boyka throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shaw misses with a body shot.
Boyka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shaw.
Shaw misses with a lunging right hand
and Boyka counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jack Shaw 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.
#R2#
Boyka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shaw steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boyka.
Shaw wants to counter the offense by Boyka and move into the clinch position.
Boyka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shaw sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boyka throws out a loose jab but Shaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shaw moves out of range of the leg kick from Boyka.
A big left from Shaw misses.
Shaw misses with an uppercut. Boyka saw that one coming.
Boyka throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Boyka lands a nice hook to Shaw's body. Shaw takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Yuri Boyka is winning the standup battle so far.
Boyka swings widly with a right hand
and Shaw counters with a straight right hand.
Boyka connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shaw momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Boyka.
Boyka throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Shaw to counter with a crisp jab.
Boyka 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.
Shaw pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shaw misses with a double jab
and Boyka makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T1#
The fighters circling - Shaw throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A punch combination from Shaw misses. #KD#
Boyka cracks Shaw with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Boyka has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Shaw to stand back up!
Boyka pounces like a tiger and cracks Shaw with a vicious hook! Shaw is down but not out! Boyka follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Yuri Boyka!
Yuri Boyka decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: GAMMA#736 Lord v Keenan     
Date:   Oct 06, 2018
#R1#
Shaw throws a sloppy body shot
and De counters with a nice leg kick.
Shaw uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De.
Shaw thuds a left hand into De's body.
Shaw misses with a telegraphed body shot
and De counters with a thumping low kick.
Shaw 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.
Shaw throws an off balance right hand
and De counters with a slapping leg kick.
De throws a leg kick but Shaw sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Shaw misses with a right hand
and Shaw takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shaw tries to bum rush De with a series of wild strikes but De uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
De lands a slapping body shot.
Shaw rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shaw takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shaw throws a jab but it's blocked by De.
De connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shaw momentarily.
De lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De lands a right hook to the body.
Shaw is looking to clinch but De is avoiding it. #T1#
Shaw throws a right and a left that De avoids nicely.
De tries to counter with a takedown but Shaw is quick to defend against it.
A swing and a miss from Shaw.#TD#
De fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Shaw sprawls well initially but De persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
De trying to mount his opponent but Shaw defends it.
De sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shaw defending well though. #SUB2#
Shaw actively working from the bottom here.
Shaw gets full guard.
De cracks Shaw with a solid left hand.
De throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
De is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Shaw tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
De scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
De content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
De lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Shaw lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Shaw has gone for a leg lock! De slips out almost immediately though and dives into Shaw's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Shaw is looking for a triangle but De pushes his legs off easily.
Shaw keeping moving, preventing De from controlling successfully.
De cracks Shaw with a solid left hand.
De stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shaw swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Shaw working a defensive guard here.
De is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
De lands a couple of elbows.
Shaw manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. De manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaw trying to control the position from guard on top but De is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shaw stopping the sweep attempt from De.#T4##SU2#
Shaw stands and steps away. De gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Nice defenses there by Shaw.
De's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Shaw connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! De scrambles back to his feet.
A big right from Shaw misses.
Shaw looks to land a right hand but De moved out of range.
De was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
De moves away from the strike by Shaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by De. That's going to slow Shaw down.
De looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shaw ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De moves away.
Jack Shaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Shaw drives through and clinches with De against the cage.
De can't find room to land a body shot as Shaw controls the action.
De works on Shaw's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch on the inside from Shaw fails to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shaw jumps guard but De turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
De 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.

Donsone De dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
De drops his hands momentarily and Shaw takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Shaw misses with a hook.
Shaw stuns De with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL#
De rushes Shaw and presses him up against the cage.
De works on Shaw's body with a couple of short punches.
Shaw misses with a hook from the clinch.
De can't find room to land a body shot as Shaw controls the action.
De blocks a body shot from Shaw.
Shaw has a couple of punches blocked by De.
Shaw jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as De walks away with a smile on his face. Shaw gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Shaw fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De throws a hook but Shaw avoids it easily.
De moves out of range of the strikes.
De throws the left hand but Shaw avoids the punch easily.
De pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De staying out of range there.#T1#
De slips under a jab from Shaw.
Shaw with a hook.
De defending well as Shaw loads up on a big left hand.
De misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
De throws a body shot but no joy.
Shaw tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. De manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
De throws a sloppy body shot
letting Shaw counter with a right hand.
Shaw throws an overhand right that lands on De's shoulder, as De tries to avoid the shot.
De looks to land a right hand but Shaw moved out of range.
De connects with a body shot.#TD#
De drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
De tries to free his leg and advance position but Shaw is retaining full guard.
Shaw manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. De manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shaw's guard. #REVR#
Shaw looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
De lands a couple of decent looking shots.
De postures up.
De scoring with some ground and pound.
De postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
De working some strikes from top position.
De in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
De is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
De pushes down on Shaw's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Shaw works his way to full guard. Good work.
De is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shaw can do to turn this around?#T3#
De trying to control but Shaw is working from the bottom.
De with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
De trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shaw pulls De in close to his closed guard and prevents De from doing any damage or advancing position.
De cracks Shaw with a solid left hand.
De passes into half guard.
De is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
De working over Shaw with some ground and pound. Shaw looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4#
De is keen to just control but Shaw is a slippery customer.
De slips a nice elbow through Shaw's hands, connecting with Shaw's forehead.
De slips a nice elbow through Shaw's hands, connecting with Shaw's forehead.
De landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Shaw tries to get to full guard but De has control of the leg.
Nice strikes from De there.
Shaw manages to get to full guard.
Shaw looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
De wants to control from the top but Shaw keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donsone De dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
De steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shaw.
Shaw walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. De checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
De slips under a jab from Shaw.
De fails to land the takedown.
De needs to keep his hands up - Shaw had a free shot at his head there.
De scores with a kick to the midsection.
De tries to bum rush Shaw with a series of wild strikes but Shaw uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De scores with a shot to the body.
Shaw circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shaw tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and De counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Shaw tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1##SUB2#
De is sitting in close to Shaw's body. Shaw has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! De is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, De is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Shaw.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jack Shaw!
Jack Shaw bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Donsone De spoke after the fight, saying 'The only real victory are KOs, and you failed. Savor the Win, You'll know why I let you have the W, because somebody is going to get cucked by his girl with me soon. *smirks*'.

 

Event: GAMMA#733 Lord v Yeboah     
Date:   Sep 22, 2018
#R1#
A shot to the liver by Frazier. Beautiful body shot.
Frazier 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.
Nice defenses there by Frazier.
Shaw takes one to the side of the head.
Shaw misses with a straight right.
Frazier feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Shaw bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shaw staying out of range there.
Frazier misses with a low kick as Shaw jumps back.
Frazier misses with a straight right.
Shaw unleashes a big counter combination but Frazier bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Shaw thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shaw on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Frazier works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Frazier throws a body punch but Shaw moves out of range.
Frazier throws a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Shaw misses the target.
Frazier scores with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frazier moves away from the strike by Shaw.
Frazier throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Frazier throws a good cross that connects. #T1#
Frazier lands a glancing blow to the side of Shaw's head.
Frazier fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shaw looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shaw throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Frazier loads up on a big right hand but Shaw slips the punch.
Frazier is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shaw.
Frazier looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shaw misses with a right hand
and Frazier counters with a thumping low kick.
Frazier avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Frazier moves out of range of the strikes.
Shaw takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Frazier fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shaw has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A left and a right from Shaw both land. Nice combination.
Frazier misses with an uppercut.
Shaw 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shaw misses with a wild body shot.
Frazier lands with a shot to the body.
Frazier misses with a wild body shot.
Shaw loads up on a big right hand but Frazier slips the punch.#T2#
Shaw walks into a stiff left hand from Frazier.
Shaw slips under a jab.
Shaw misses with a few strikes there. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shaw blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shaw. #BC#
Frazier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Frazier connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shaw momentarily.
Frazier looks to land a right hand but Shaw moved out of range.
Frazier with a jab.
Frazier throws a hook but Shaw avoids it easily.
Frazier missing with a left hand there. Shaw was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shaw checks the leg kick nicely there.
Frazier ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shaw bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Frazier's head.#T3#
Shaw tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Frazier is able to avoid easily.
Shaw uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Frazier.
Frazier just misses with a punch to the body.
Shaw blocks a jab.
Frazier jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shaw fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Frazier has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shaw keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Frazier comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shaw uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Frazier.
Shaw wants to counter the offense by Frazier and move into the clinch position.
Shaw throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shaw throws a body punch but Frazier moves out of range. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shaw tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Frazier's elbow.
Shaw misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Shaw.
Frazier swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Shaw blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shaw lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frazier misses with some punches.
Frazier misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Frazier breaks the clinch.
Shaw misses with a left hand
and Frazier counters with a straight right hand.
Shaw swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frazier fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shaw takes a jab right on the kisser.
An inside leg kick lands from Frazier.
Shaw takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Frazier lands a nice looking body shot.
Shaw walks into a stiff left hand from Frazier.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shaw scores with a jab to the jaw.
Frazier throws a body shot but no joy.
Frazier avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Frazier thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zeph Frazier dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Frazier throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Frazier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shaw can do to turn this around?
Frazier throws a lazy uppercut
and Shaw counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shaw is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Frazier.
Frazier throws out a loose jab but Shaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frazier steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shaw.
As Shaw backs away, Frazier returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Frazier throws out a powerful jab.
Frazier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shaw sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Frazier bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A bone on bone clash there as Shaw blocks the leg kick.
Shaw swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Frazier tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shaw misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Frazier lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shaw doesn't seem phased though.
Zeph Frazier is winning the standup battle so far.
Frazier scores with a jab. Shaw acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zeph Frazier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Shaw.
Frazier lands with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frazier pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Frazier avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
It looked like Frazier wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shaw throws the left hand but Frazier avoids the punch easily.
Shaw throws a right hand that Frazier ducks under and follows up with a left that Frazier also avoids with ease.
Frazier lands with a thumping leg kick.
Frazier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frazier throws a head kick that misses.
Decent striking displayed by Shaw there.
Shaw lands a jab to the head.
Shaw slips a straight right by Frazier.
Frazier moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Frazier loads up on a big right hand but Shaw slips the punch.
Shaw throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shaw throws a shot from downtown. Frazier moves away and avoids it.
No joy there for Shaw, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shaw slips under a jab from Frazier.
Frazier looks to land a right hand but Shaw moved out of range.#T2#
Shaw connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Frazier momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frazier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frazier walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shaw jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Frazier feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shaw's calf.
Donk. Shaw catches Frazier right on the button with a cross.
Shaw steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Frazier.
Shaw jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shaw has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Frazier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shaw scores with a decent looking hook.
Frazier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shaw.
Shaw tries to counter with a clinch but Frazier shakes him off and moves away.
Shaw scores with a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Shaw as he connects with a hook.
Shaw throws out a loose jab but Frazier uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
A left lands for Shaw.
Shaw fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Frazier.
Shaw avoids the body shot from Frazier.
Frazier moves out of range of the strikes.
Frazier scores with a jab to the head.
Shaw looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Frazier scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shaw doesn't seem bothered though.
Frazier misses with a looping left.
Frazier slips a straight right by Shaw.
Frazier's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shaw under the eye.
Sloppy strikes from Frazier. Those never looked like landing.
Frazier punishes Shaw's body with a nice straight punch.
Frazier throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Frazier misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shaw showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Frazier.
Shaw thinks about the counter body kick.#T4#
Frazier defending well as Shaw loads up on a big left hand.
Frazier connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Frazier scores with a decent looking hook.
Frazier tries to land a leg kick but Shaw saw it coming and moves away.
Frazier throws the left hand but Shaw avoids the punch easily.
Shaw throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shaw takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#
Shaw is rocked!
Frazier cracks Shaw with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zeph Frazier!
Zeph Frazier bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: Gc 238     
Date:   Sep 01, 2018
#R1#
Shaw buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shaw throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shaw throws a leg kick which misses Kovalev's front leg but catches the back leg as Kovalev tries to avoid it.
Shaw catches Kovalev with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Shaw misses with a shot to the body
and Kovalev counters with a right hand to the body.
Shaw connects with a looping right hand.
Shaw lands a jab to the head.
Kovalev drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kovalev on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shaw. Shaw obviously looking to wear him down.
Shaw connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shaw throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kovalev throws an overhand right that lands on Shaw's shoulder, as Shaw tries to avoid the shot.
Shaw throws a counter combo.
Shaw misses the jab.
Kovalev swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Shaw scores with a hook.
Shaw 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.#T1#
Shaw misses with a looping right.
Kovalev appears to be looking for a big counter.
Shaw uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kovalev.
Shaw looks to score with a jab to the body but Kovalev is just out of range.
Shaw throws a head kick but Kovalev moves out of range.
Kovalev throws a hook to the side of Shaw's head but Shaw sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shaw connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kovalev's hands.
Kovalev throws a body punch but Shaw moves out of range.
Kovalev sets himself, and Shaw steps forward looking for the clinch! Kovalev avoids it this time.
Kovalev throws a body punch but Shaw moves out of range.
Shaw staying out of range there.
Kovalev ducks under a wild hook from Shaw.
Kovalev missing with a left hand there. Shaw was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shaw throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Shaw scores with a sloppy right hand. Kovalev should have avoided that one.
Shaw misses with a wild combination.
Kovalev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shaw throws out the jab.
Shaw uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kovalev.
Left hook, right uppercut from Shaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shaw stuns Kovalev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kovalev is breathing heavily.
Shaw takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#ROC2#
Kovalev is rocked!
Shaw lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Oh Kovalev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shaw lands a nice looking body shot.
Shaw lands a big right hook! Kovalev looks hurt but is still standing! Shaw lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Kovalev falls down and Shaw dives in with a huge hammer fist! Kovalev's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Shaw runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jack Shaw!
A very excited looking Jack Shaw rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: GAMMA#727 Mirowski v Feltre 2     
Date:   Aug 18, 2018
#R1#
A slow jab from Shaw misses its intended target.
Shaw misses with an uppercut. Man saw that one coming.
Man looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shaw cracks Man with a right hand to the side of the head.
Shaw waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Man.
Shaw looks to throw the jab but Man is out of range.
As Shaw backs away, Man returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#TD#
Man closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Shaw's guard.
Shaw is trying to control the position but Man postures up.
Man throws a strike but Shaw rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Shaw avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Shaw is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Man working for a triangle but Shaw defends it easily. #T1##SUB#
Man is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shaw defends well.
Shaw pushes down on Man's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Man manages to get to full guard.
Shaw wants to control from the top but Man keeps moving. #SUB#
Man working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shaw doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shaw manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Man can't keep his opponent in guard - Shaw advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2#
Shaw wants to lay and pray for a moment but Man keeps working.
Still in half guard, Shaw seems content to control.#SUB#
Man looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Man looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Shaw is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Man has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Man is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shaw pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Man is looking for a sweep. Shaw is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Shaw trying to mount his opponent but Man defends it. #SUB2#
Shaw is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Man has managed to free his arm - good work.
Man is refusing to be controlled, as Shaw sits in half guard. #SUB#
Man actively working from the bottom here.
Shaw wants to pass to mount but Man is defending the position.
Man is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Shaw is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Shaw has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T4#
Shaw can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Man is looking to escape.
Man is trying to escape the mount.
Man gets back to half guard.
Man is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shaw's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shaw's back!#SUB#
Man is looking for the choke from the back position but Shaw is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Shaw defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Man's arms.
Shaw tries to roll but Man sticks to his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Man looking to break Shaw's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Shaw remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Man will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Man has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
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 Skeng Man 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#
Man avoids a punch combination nicely.
Man appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The fighters circling - Shaw throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD#
Man shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Shaw manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Man postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Man postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Shaw looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Man postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Shaw is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Man, into his guard. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Shaw avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T1##SUB#
Man is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shaw advances to half guard.
Shaw wants to control but Man is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Shaw is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Man has managed to free his arm - good work.
Shaw tries to pass to full mount but Man defends it. #SUB2#
Shaw is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Man looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Man trying to control but Shaw postures up.
Skeng Man overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Shaw wants to work for an arm triangle but Man is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Man is looking for a sweep. Shaw is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Man looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Man is looking to improve his position.
Man is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Man looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3##SUB2#
Shaw is working for a submission of some sort.
Man is trying to get back to full guard.
Shaw is trying to control. Man wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Man looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Shaw seems to be working for a kimura but Man defends the submission attempt.
Man is pressing down on Shaw's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shaw trying to control the position from guard on top but Man is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shaw pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Man is keeping the position for now.
Man looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shaw is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Man looking for a guillotine here but Shaw defends easily. #SUB#
Man is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shaw is aware though and is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Man is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shaw is aware though and is defending well.
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 Skeng Man will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Man changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shaw tries to avoid it but Man manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shaw to the ground. Shaw escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Shaw throws a hook but Man blocks it.
As Shaw tries to get set, Man tries to push him back and clinch up but Shaw manages to avoid the attempt.
Shaw is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Shaw looks to land a left hand but Man moved out of range nicely.
Shaw scores with a jab to the body.
Man tries for a takedown but Shaw sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Shaw circles away from the clinch attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Man blocks the leg kick.
Man tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Shaw manages to circle out of the way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Man.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Skeng Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man fails to land the takedown.#T1#
Man jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A swing and a miss from Shaw.
Shaw looks to throw the jab but Man is out of range.
Man uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shaw.#CL#
Man has closed the distance and engaged Shaw in a clinch.
Shaw lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shaw gets through Man's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Man is trying to drag Shaw to the mat but Shaw just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shaw prevents the takedown attempt.
Shaw lands a left hand.
A short right from Shaw on the inside.
Man with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Man has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shaw after a bit of a struggle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Man is working for takedown but Shaw is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jack Shaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Man wants a takedown but no success here.
Still in the clinch, Shaw scores with a nice short uppercut.
Man is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shaw is defending well.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shaw.
Shaw scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shaw is stalling here.
Shaw lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shaw lands with a right to the head. #TD#
Man has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Shaw is trying to keep an underhook but Man manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Shaw is looking to improve his position.
Shaw moves into full guard.
Shaw manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Man manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Shaw passes into half guard. #T3#
Man manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Man is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shaw pushing down on Man's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Shaw is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Man is looking for a sweep. Shaw is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Man punching from the bottom. #SUB2#
Shaw is working for an americana but Man has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Shaw was thinking about the submission.#T4##SUB#
Man isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Shaw stacks Man on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Shaw!
Man is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SU2#
Shaw decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Shaw throws a jab when Man was well out of range.#TD#
Man feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB2#
Shaw had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Man defends it easily.
Shaw has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Man drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Shaw dives on top into guard.#REVB#

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Shaw comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Man 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Skeng Man!

Skeng Man took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Urban Fighter for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: GAMMA#724 Grigorian v Sodergre     
Date:   Aug 04, 2018
#R1#
Shaw ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shaw misses with a double jab.
Von Lee takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shaw scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Von Lee moves away from the strike by Shaw.
Shaw moves out of range of the strikes.
Von Lee looks to land a right hand but Shaw moved out of range.
Shaw throwing a counter right hand but Von Lee manages to avoid it.
Von Lee misses with a straight right.
Shaw throws a hook to the side of Von Lee's head but Von Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shaw takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shaw misses with a hook. Von Lee ducked under it nicely.
Shaw staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Lee gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Shaw counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Von Lee throws a push kick but Shaw slaps the foot to one side.
A quick step to the side and Shaw tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Von Lee stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Von Lee throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shaw counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Shaw.
Shaw misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Von Lee. #T1#
Shaw has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Von Lee.
Von Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shaw throws out the jab.
Von Lee swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Von Lee dodges the punch combination from Shaw.
Von Lee pushes Shaw away with a front kick.
Von Lee throws out a powerful jab.
Shaw staying out of range there.
Clifton Von Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Lee looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shaw throws a jab but it's blocked by Von Lee.
Shaw has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Talu's Boxing Club in the buildup to the fight.
Von Lee keeps Shaw at a distance using the push kick.
Shaw scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Shaw avoids a kick to the body.
Shaw is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Von Lee.
Shaw misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Von Lee misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Decent striking displayed by Shaw there.#T2#
Shaw drops his hands momentarily and Von Lee takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Von Lee jabs at Shaw's body.
Shaw fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Von Lee on the side of the head.
Von Lee throws a shot to the body.
Shaw looks to score with a jab to the body but Von Lee is just out of range.
Shaw throws a solid leg kick but Von Lee takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shaw.
Shaw changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Von Lee slips under a jab.
Shaw thows a left - swing and a miss!
Von Lee throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Von Lee is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shaw throws a shot from downtown. Von Lee moves away and avoids it.
Von Lee lunges at Shaw with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shaw's hand.
Shaw throws a leg kick but Von Lee moved away.
Both fighters circling a little - Von Lee finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Shaw blocks the body kick. #T3#
Shaw takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A telegraphed right hand from Shaw misses the target.
Von Lee slips a jab from Shaw.
Nice body kick there by Von Lee.
Von Lee throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Von Lee throws a hook to the side of Shaw's head but Shaw sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shaw moves out of range of the body kick from Von Lee.
Shaw lands a jab.
Shaw takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shaw misses the jab.
Shaw throws a low kick but it's checked well by Von Lee.
Shaw takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Shaw is looking to chop away at Von Lee's legs.
Shaw connects with the punch.
Shaw slips under a jab.
Von Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Shaw's shoulder, as Shaw tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Shaw takes a swing at Von Lee's ribcage but misses.
Von Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Shaw's jab looks to have found its range, popping Von Lee under the eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shaw misses with a hook. Von Lee ducked under it nicely.
Von Lee ducks under a wild hook from Shaw.
Von Lee throws the left hand but Shaw avoids the punch easily.
Shaw is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Von Lee scores with a nice body kick.
Von Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Shaw is just out of range.
Shaw misses with a looping left.
Von Lee defending well as Shaw loads up on a big left hand.
Von Lee takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shaw jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shaw sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Shaw swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shaw will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Von Lee takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fighters circling - Von Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Clifton Von Lee will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Von Lee takes a swing at Shaw's ribcage but misses.
Von Lee takes a swing at Shaw's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Von Lee does it's job there.
A telegraphed right hand from Von Lee misses the target.
Shaw throws a hook to the side of Von Lee's head but Von Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shaw blocks a jab.
Von Lee on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Von Lee takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Von Lee throws a hook but Shaw avoids it easily.
It looked like Shaw wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Von Lee throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shaw on the side of the head.
Von Lee throws the left hand but Shaw avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shaw lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Von Lee lands a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Lee throws out a loose jab but Shaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shaw throws a jab but it's blocked by Von Lee.
Von Lee looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Shaw wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Von Lee misses with an uppercut
and Shaw counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Von Lee takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Von Lee throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shaw's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Von Lee connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shaw scrambles back to his feet.
Shaw thumps Von Lee with a low kick.
Von Lee avoids the head kick by Shaw.
A big left from Shaw misses.
Von Lee looks to land a left hand but Shaw moved out of range nicely.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Von Lee. Shaw shrugs it off though.
Shaw fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Von Lee manages to avoid it.
Von Lee misses with a kick to the body.
Von Lee checks a leg kick.
Shaw connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Lee takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Von Lee looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T2#
Von Lee misses with a hook.
Von Lee lands a nice shot that snaps Shaw's head back.
Shaw looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Von Lee throws a hook but Shaw avoids it easily.
Von Lee looks to throw the jab but Shaw is out of range.
Von Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shaw swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shaw dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Clifton Von Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Von Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shaw sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Von Lee connects with a nice looking jab.
Von Lee throws out a loose jab but Shaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
Von Lee misses with a straight right.
Shaw uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Von Lee.
Shaw digs a good hook to Von Lee's body.
Shaw throws a body shot but no joy.
Shaw misses with a looping right.#T3#
Von Lee lands an overhand right.
Von Lee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shaw.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Von Lee.
Von Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shaw.
Von Lee keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Von Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Shaw misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Von Lee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shaw finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Shaw takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Von Lee takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Shaw ducks right into an uppercut from Von Lee.
Von Lee staying out of range there.
Shaw looks to land a right hand but Von Lee moved out of range.
Shaw bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shaw uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Von Lee.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Von Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shaw.#T4#
Shaw cracks Von Lee with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Von Lee throws a lazy right hand but Shaw sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Von Lee throws the kick towards the body but Shaw avoids it.
Shaw lands a right hook to the body.
Shaw connects with a jab.
Von Lee throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Von Lee throws a lazy right hand but Shaw sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Von Lee throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Von Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shaw throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Von Lee! But no joy.
Von Lee throws a shot from downtown. Shaw moves away and avoids it.
Von Lee throws the kick towards the body but Shaw avoids it.
Von Lee misses with an attempted mid kick.
Von Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shaw's corner calls for a 1-2. Shaw obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Von Lee lands a jab to the nose.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Clifton Von Lee will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Shaw misses with a wild body shot.
Shaw throws an overhand right that lands on Von Lee's shoulder, as Von Lee tries to avoid the shot.
Von Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shaw.
Shaw takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Shaw lands a jab to the nose.
Shaw moves out of range of the strikes.
Shaw swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Von Lee scores with a spinning back kick!
The fighters circling - Shaw throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Von Lee lands a jab to the head.
Von Lee swings for the body but Shaw moves out of range.
Shaw misses with a hook. Von Lee ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Lee is looking to land body kicks.
Von Lee misses with a kick to the body.
Von Lee lands a nice shot to the body.
Von Lee slips a jab from Shaw.
Shaw ducks under a wild hook from Von Lee.#T1#
Von Lee feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shaws jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Shaw moves out of range of the body kick.
Shaw throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Von Lee counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shaw thinking.
Nice body kick from Von Lee.
A lazy body kick from Von Lee
and Shaw counters with a nice uppercut.
Von Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Von Lee thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Shaw if he has to take too many more of those.
Shaw misses the jab.
Shaw uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Von Lee.
A big right from Shaw misses.
Shaw misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Von Lee! But no joy.
Shaw cracks Von Lee with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Shaw throws a jab when Von Lee was well out of range.
A shot to the liver by Von Lee. Beautiful body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shaw takes a swing at Von Lee's ribcage but misses.
Jack Shaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clifton Von Lee is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shaw is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Von Lee.
Von Lee looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Von Lee is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Von Lee has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Von Lee throws a lazy right hand but Shaw sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Von Lee stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Von Lee throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Shaw to counter with a crisp jab.
Shaw looks to score with a jab to the body but Von Lee is just out of range.
Shaw ducks under a wild hook from Von Lee.
Von Lee throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shaw throws a big shot that misses.
Shaw misses with a looping left.
Shaw blocks the body kick.
Shaw is looking to counter punch.
Shaw swings widly with a right hand
enabling Von Lee to counter with a crisp jab.
Von Lee throws a hook but Shaw avoids it easily.
Von Lee scores with a sloppy right hand. Shaw should have avoided that one.
A thudding body kick lands there by Von Lee! #T3#
A jab from Von Lee misses.
Shaw pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shaw's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Von Lee connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shaw scrambles back to his feet.
Von Lee bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Shaw throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Von Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Von Lee throws a hook but Shaw avoids it easily.
Shaw throws a shot from downtown. Von Lee moves away and avoids it.
Decent striking displayed by Von Lee there.
A jab from Shaw misses.
Von Lee slips a jab from Shaw.
Von Lee lands a jab.
Von Lee lands a lovely overhand right.
Shaw blocks the body kick. #T4#
Von Lee bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Von Lee staying out of range there.
Von Lee slips a jab from Shaw.
Von Lee scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Lee thows a body kick. Shaw tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Von Lee throws a body kick that misses.
Von Lee throws the kick towards the body but Shaw avoids it.
Von Lee misses with a body kick.
Shaw blocks the body kick.
Von Lee lands a nice looking kick to the body. Shaw takes a step back to recover.
Nice uppercut lands for Von Lee. That snapped Shaw's head back.
Shaw walks into a left hand.
Shaw throws an off balance right hand
and Von Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Von Lee thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Shaw if he has to take too many more of those.

And that's the end of the fight!
Clifton Von Lee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Von Lee 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clifton Von Lee!

A less than humble Clifton Von Lee misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: GAMMA#718 Kruger v Glozman     
Date:   Jul 07, 2018
#R1#
Shaw throws a hook to the side of Sharp's head but Sharp sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shaw 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.
Shaw throws a jab but it's blocked by Sharp.
Sharp pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shaw is out of range and Sharp settles back down.
Shaw needs to keep his hands up - Sharp had a free shot at his head there.
Sharp throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sharp jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shaw works the jab nicely.
Shaw throws a body shot but no joy.
Sharp falls off balance throwing a combination #CL2#
and Shaw counters by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sharp 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.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sharp.
Sharp tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shaw blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Shaw breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sharp slips under a jab from Shaw.#T1#
A shot to the liver by Sharp. Beautiful body shot.
Shaw tries to bum rush Sharp with a series of wild strikes but Sharp uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sharp scoring well with a low kick there.
Shaw misses with a wild body shot.
Shaw throws a right hand that misses
letting Sharp counter with a right hand.
Shaw takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice shot by Sharp.
Shaw scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sharp in his tracks.
Sharp throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shaw.
Sharp uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shaw.
Shaw throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sharp counters with a nice low kick that buckles Shaw's knee momentarily.
Shaw works the jab nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sharp shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shaw lands with a good body shot.#T2#
Sharp takes one to the chin there.
Shaw cracks a nice hook into Sharp's ribs.
Shaw throws a lazy uppercut
and Sharp counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Victor Sharp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shaw with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sharp to score with a decent uppercut.
A leg kick checked by Shaw.
Shaw has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sharp finds it's way round the side to connect with Shaw's head.
Shaw misses with a hook to the body
and Sharp counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shaw thinking.
Shaw throws an overhand right that lands on Sharp's shoulder, as Sharp tries to avoid the shot.
Sharp is looking to counter punch.
Sharp scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sharp is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sharp throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sharp scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#ROC#
Shaw is rocked!
Sharp fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shaw.
Shaw is still on wobbly legs! Can Sharp finish him?
That kick from Sharp tenderised Shaw's leg. Shaw is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sharp goes for a small jab and connects. Now Sharp goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Shaw stumbles back but Sharp runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Shaw to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Shaw will ever be the same after a knockout like that.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Victor Sharp!
Victor Sharp decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: GAMMA#713 Defoe v Okah 2     
Date:   Jun 09, 2018
#R1##CL#
Doolittle closes the distance and clinches.
Shaw blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Shaw pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Doolittle tries to clinch up.
Shaw scores with a sloppy right hand. Doolittle should have avoided that one.
Shaw scores with a jab to the head. #CL#
Doolittle closes the distance and clinches.
Doolittle throws a head punch that misses.
Shaw misses with a punch on the inside.
Shaw stalling in the clinch.
Doolittle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shaw lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shaw lands a nice shot to the body.
Shaw swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shaw's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shaw has a couple of punches blocked by Doolittle.
Shaw lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Doolittle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Doolittle scores with a nice short uppercut.
Doolittle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shaw avoids it.
Doolittle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Shaw throws a head punch that misses.
Doolittle scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shaw tries to circle away but Doolittle has him pinned against the cage.
Shaw misses with a punch on the inside.
Shaw stalling against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doolittle.
Doolittle throws a head punch that misses.
Doolittle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shaw fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shaw misses with a punch on the inside.
Shaw lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Doolittle or not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doolittle.
Doolittle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Doolittle lands a nice uppercut.
Shaw working aggressively here.
Shaw tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Doolittle's elbow. #BC#
Doolittle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
Doolittle tries to close the distance and clinch but Shaw swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Doolittle sets himself, and Shaw steps forward looking for the clinch! Doolittle avoids it this time.
Shaw throws a head kick but Doolittle moves out of range. #CL#
Doolittle forces Shaw back against the cage and clinches.
Shaw blocking some punches.
Shaw tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice left hand lands by Doolittle.
A head punch on the inside from Doolittle fails to land.
Shaw lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Shaw's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Doolittle moves into the clinch.
Doolittle blocking some punches.
Shaw lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Shaw pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Doolittle drives through and clinches with Shaw against the cage.
Doolittle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Doolittle tries to throw a body punch but Shaw avoids it by throwing Doolittle back against the cage.
Shaw scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Shaw breaks the clinch. #T3#
Shaw avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Doolittle tries to clinch
and Shaw counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shaw throws a low kick but Doolittle moves out of range easily.
Doolittle ducks under a wild hook from Shaw.
Doolittle tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shaw manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Doolittle rushes Shaw and presses him up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Shaw blocks a body shot from Doolittle.
Doolittle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Doolittle tries to throw a body punch but Shaw avoids it by throwing Doolittle back against the cage.
Doolittle throws a punch but it's blocked by Shaw.
A short right from Shaw on the inside.
Doolittle swings wildly with an uppercut but Shaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doolittle lands with a short shot to the head.
Doolittle tries to throw a body punch but Shaw avoids it by throwing Doolittle back against the cage.
Shaw tries to work over Doolittle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shaw throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Doolittle struggles to land a body shot inside as Shaw controls his hands. #T4#
Doolittle has a couple of punches blocked by Shaw.
Doolittle lands a right hand.
Doolittle misses with a punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Shaw jumps guard. #SUB2#
Shaw is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Doolittle is aware though and is defending well.
Shaw wants to sweep here but Doolittle controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Shaw looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SU#
Doolittle gets to his feet - Shaw follows without any prompting.
Shaw throws a hook to the side of Doolittle's head but Doolittle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jack Shaw will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Shaw connects with a looping right hand. #CL#
Doolittle darts in and clinches Shaw up against the cage.
Shaw misses with the head strike.
Shaw lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shaw scores with a hook to the body.
Doolittle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shaw lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Doolittle takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shaw.
A bit of stalling here from Doolittle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shaw.
Doolittle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Shaw on the inside.
Doolittle misses with a body punch.
Doolittle misses with a hook from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Doolittle fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shaw.
Shaw misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shaw lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Doolittle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Doolittle misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Shaw fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shaw.
Doolittle throws a head punch that misses.
Shaw taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Doolittle being controlled against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shaw creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shaw lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shaw.
Shaw scores with a shot to the side of Doolittle's head. #ROC2#
Doolittle is rocked!
A nice right hand lands inside from Shaw.
Oh Doolittle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Doolittle stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jack Shaw seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Doolittle fails to land.
A body shot lands from Shaw.
Shaw lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD2#
Shaw drags the fight down to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Shaw looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2#
Doolittle trying to control but Shaw is working from the bottom.
Shaw trying to control the position here.
Doolittle has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Shaw working a defensive guard here.
Doolittle seems to have got his legs back now.
Doolittle trying to control but Shaw is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Shaw is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Shaw is looking for a triangle here but Doolittle uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #T3#
Doolittle controlling from side mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shaw is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Doolittle off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Shaw is looking for a choke. Doolittle gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Doolittle manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. #T4#
Doolittle won't allow Shaw to sweep him here.
Shaw keeping moving, preventing Doolittle from controlling successfully.
Shaw looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Shaw showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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#
A shot to the liver by Shaw. Beautiful body shot.
Shaw lands a jab.
Doolittle is looking to clinch but Shaw is avoiding it.
Shaw throws out a counter right but Doolittle avoids it with no problem.
Doolittle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Doolittle is looking to clinch but Shaw is avoiding it.
Doolittle doesn't manage to clinch there - Shaw circles away.
Shaw misses with a hook.#CL#
Doolittle has managed to clinch.
Shaw is trying to stall.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shaw creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Doolittle misses with a body punch.
Doolittle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doolittle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Doolittle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shaw lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Doolittle misses with a punch on the inside.
Doolittle goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
A short right from Shaw. #BC2#
Shaw manages to break the clinch.
Shaw lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Doolittle at a distance.
Doolittle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shaw.
Doolittle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jack Shaw seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shaw cracks Doolittle with a right hand to the side of the head.
Doolittle wants to clinch.
Doctor Doolittle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shaw misses with a head kick.
Doolittle looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shaw misses with a low kick.
Shaw misses with a leg kick. #CL#
Doolittle darts in and clinches Shaw up against the cage.#BC2#
Shaw manages to break the clinch.
Doolittle moves out of range as Shaw strikes.
Doolittle tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shaw manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Doolittle wants to clinch.#T2#
Doolittle tries to clinch up but Shaw circles away and keeps his distance.
Doolittle tries to clinch there but Shaw circles away.
Shaw avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A left lands for Shaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doolittle moves in looking to clinch but Shaw pushes him off.
Shaw swats away the attempt to clinch by Doolittle.
Doolittle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shaw circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shaw throws a big shot that misses.
Doolittle tries to clinch up.
Doolittle tries to close the distance and clinch but Shaw swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Doolittle takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The fight stays on the outside here - Doolittle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Doolittle wants to clinch.#T3#
Doolittle tries to clinch
and Shaw counters with a straight right hand.
Shaw scores with a hook to the body. Doolittle takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Doolittle wants to clinch up but Shaw keeps it at a distance.
Doolittle ducks under a wild hook from Shaw.
Shaw takes a swing at Doolittle's ribcage but misses.
Shaw throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Shaw has taken the fight to the clinch.
Doolittle tries to work over Shaw's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Doolittle.
Doolittle tries to throw a body punch but Shaw avoids it by throwing Doolittle back against the cage.
Doolittle blocking some punches.
Shaw doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Doolittle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Doolittle misses with some punches.
Shaw scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shaw lands with a light punch inside.
Shaw's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Doctor Doolittle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doolittle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shaw tries to pull guard but Doolittle holds him up against the cage and eventually Shaw drops back down to his feet.
Shaw slows down the pace here.
Doolittle blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Shaw.
Doolittle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shaw lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Doolittle backwards.
Doolittle lands with a right to the head.
Doolittle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shaw's elbow.
Doolittle presses Shaw against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shaw takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Doolittle lands a nice uppercut.
Doolittle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Doolittle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shaw blocks a punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Shaw comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shaw 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Shaw!

A very excited looking Jack Shaw rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: GAMMA#708 Goodman v Verama     
Date:   May 12, 2018
#R1#
Shaw looks to land a left hand but DeNeville moved out of range nicely.
DeNeville moves out of range of the strikes.
DeNeville fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shaw.
DeNeville looks to throw the jab but Shaw is out of range.
A head kick misses from Shaw.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shaw.
Shaw misses with a hook. DeNeville ducked under it nicely.
DeNeville misses the shot to the body.
Shaw 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.
Shaw moves out of range as DeNeville throws a body kick.
Shaw looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
DeNeville has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Xtreme MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Shaw feints a jab promting DeNeville to slip. Shaw then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. DeNeville slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
DeNeville throws out a leg kick but Shaw moves out of range and DeNeville only half commits.
Shaw throws out a counter right but DeNeville avoids it with no problem.
Good shot there by Shaw.
DeNeville throws a leg kick but Shaw sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Shaw moves out of range as DeNeville throws a body 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!
Shaw lands a body shot.
Shaw throws a lazy right hand but DeNeville sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shaw stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from DeNeville.#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Shaw. Those never looked like landing.
DeNeville buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shaw takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
DeNeville's corner calls for a 1-2. DeNeville obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #TD#
DeNeville scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
DeNeville in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Shaw is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Shaw is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but DeNeville pulls his head out easily.
Shaw blocking the ground and pound attempt from DeNeville.
Shaw keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeNeville is nestled in close to Shaw, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Shaw trying to control but DeNeville postures up.
DeNeville drops an elbow to the side of Shaw's head. #T2#
DeNeville landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
DeNeville lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
DeNeville is keen to just control but Shaw is a slippery customer.
Shaw tries to get to full guard but DeNeville has control of the leg.
DeNeville is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
DeNeville looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
DeNeville scoring with strikes to the body and head.
DeNeville throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
DeNeville drops an elbow to the side of Shaw's head. #T3##SUB2#
Shaw is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but DeNeville pulls his head out easily.
DeNeville trying to control the action but Shaw is working from the bottom.
DeNeville landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeNeville lands a big elbow - Shaw is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for DeNeville!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donsone DeNeville!
During a confident post fight interview, Donsone DeNeville thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: GAMMA#703 Bubba v Bryant 4     
Date:   Apr 14, 2018
#R1#
Shaw takes a swing at Sandman's ribcage but misses.
Shaw throws a hook to the side of Sandman's head but Sandman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sandman moves out of range of the strikes.
Shaw tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shaw throws a sloppy head kick and Sandman moves out of range easily.
Shaw with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shaw has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD The Shark Tank in the buildup to the fight.
Shaw misses with an uppercut. Sandman saw that one coming.
Sandman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sandman throws a hook to the side of Shaw's head but Shaw sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shaw with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sandman to score with a decent uppercut.
Shaw's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sandman under the eye.
Sandman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A jab lands there for Sandman.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shaw just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Shaw throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jack Shaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shaw swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Sandman misses with a hook. Shaw ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Shaw finds it's way through Sandman's defenses.
Sandman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shaw throws out a leg kick but Sandman moves out of range and Shaw only half commits.
Sandman with the counter takedown but Shaw avoids it easily.
Sandman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shaw finds it's way round the side to connect with Sandman's head.
Shaw connects with a nice looking jab.
Shaw jabs Sandman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shaw has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shaw there as he acknowledges the shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shaw looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sandman or perhaps it was just good defense by Shaw, which made it look bad.
A jab from Shaw misses.
And Sandman tries to counter it with a takedown but Shaw pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
Shaw has Sandman up against the cage in a clinch. #T2#
Sandman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shaw gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Shaw lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sandman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jack Shaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Sandman.#TD2#
Sandman pulls Shaw into guard.
Sandman wants to sweep here but Shaw controlling him for the moment.
Shaw trying to control the position from guard on top but Sandman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Shaw got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sandman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shaw has managed to get both his arms back between Sandman's legs - danger averted.
Sandman wants to sweep here but Shaw controlling him for the moment.
Shaw pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sandman is keeping the position for now. #T3##SUB2#
Sandman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sandman looking for a sweep. Not yet Sandman, not yet.
Shaw stands and throws Sandman's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Shaw tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shaw has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sandman is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Shaw's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Sandman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sandman wants to improve his position but Shaw is controlling well. #SUB#
Shaw is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sandman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shaw. #SUB2#
Sandman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shaw pulls his head out easily.
Shaw is pressing down on Sandman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sandman is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Shaw dominated that round.
That's time! Shaw's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Nice shot lands for Sandman.
Shaw pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shaw misses the shot to the body.
Sandman blocks a head kick by Shaw. #CL2#
Sandman darts in and clinches Shaw up against the cage.
Shaw misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shaw lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sandman backwards.
Shaw is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sandman can do to turn this around?
Sandman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shaw misses with some punches. #TD2#
Sandman pulls Shaw into guard.
Sandman keeping moving, preventing Shaw from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sandman is on top in guard. #REVB#
Shaw wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Sandman wants to control from the top but Shaw keeps moving. #SUB#
Sandman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shaw has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sandman has managed to get both his arms back between Shaw's legs - danger averted.
Sandman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sandman scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Shaw is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sandman defends well.
Shaw is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sandman trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sandman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shaw pulls Sandman in close to prevent any damage.
Sandman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Shaw tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sandman distracts Shaw with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Shaw working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sandman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sandman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sandman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Shaw tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shaw keeping moving, preventing Sandman from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Shaw working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sandman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Shaw is tightening it up a little... Sandman has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Sandman reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Sandman taps out! Nice BJJ there by Shaw!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jack Shaw!
A less than humble Jack Shaw misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
The Sandman spoke after the fight, saying 'cunt was doped up'.

 

Event: GAMMA#697 Defoe v Okah     
Date:   Mar 17, 2018
#R1#
Nice shot lands for Shaw.
Shaw fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shaw getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shaw 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.
Boyka ducks under a wild hook from Shaw.
Boyka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shaw.
Boyka lands an overhand right.
Boyka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shaw let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Boyka listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Shaw drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Shaw throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Boyka on the side of the head.
Boyka throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boyka drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Boyka takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shaw avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boyka throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shaw looks to land a combination but Boyka avoids it well.
Shaw bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Boyka's head.
Shaw lands a really nice looking cross but Boyka seems unphased.
Shaw lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shaw lands with an uppercut that bounces Boyka off the cage and back into range.
Jack Shaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Boyka misses with a body kick.
Boyka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shaw tries to clinch up.
Shaw swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shaw bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Boyka's head backwards.
Boyka takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Shaw lands a nice shot to the body.
Shaw is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boyka.
Shaw jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Boyka throws a body punch but Shaw moves out of range.
Shaw misses with a lunging right hand
and Boyka counters with a nice uppercut.
Boyka throws a body shot but no joy.
A clash of legs there as Shaw blocks the low kick.
Shaw lands with a hook. Boyka tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Shaw takes a swing at Boyka's ribcage but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boyka scores with a nice strike.
Good standup being displayed there by Boyka as he connects with a hook.
Boyka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boyka ducks right into an uppercut from Shaw. #T2#
Boyka fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Boyka misses with a wild body shot.
Boyka scores with a jab.
Shaw scores with a jab to the jaw.
A punch lands to the side of Boyka 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Boyka takes a swing at Shaw's ribcage but misses.
Shaw is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boyka.
Shaw tries to move into range but Boyka moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Boyka throws a shot to the body.
Good exchange - Boyka coming out on top.#ROC#
Shaw is rocked!
Boyka fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Shaw square on the jaw! Damn, Shaw 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 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yuri Boyka!
Yuri Boyka decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: GAMMA#691 Defoe v Boyka     
Date:   Feb 10, 2018
#R1#
Laoka throws a leg kick which misses Shaw's front leg but catches the back leg as Shaw tries to avoid it.
Laoka scores with a shot to the body.
Laoka takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Shaw scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Laoka has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID290K) in the buildup to the fight.
Shaw steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Laoka.
Laoka stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shaw.
Laoka throws a shot from downtown. Shaw moves away and avoids it.
Shaw 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.
Shaw fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shaw looks to land a right hand but Laoka moved out of range.
The fighters circling - Laoka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shaw scores with a crisp jab that stopped Laoka in his tracks.
Shaw misses with a body shot.
Laoka turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shaw tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laoka was well out of range. Poor timing from Shaw.
Shaw lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shaw slips under a jab from Laoka.
A jab from Shaw misses.
Laoka throws a hook but Shaw blocks it.
Shaw looks to land a combination but Laoka avoids it well. #T1#
Laoka misses the jab.
Shaw swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Laoka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Laoka throwing a counter right hand but Shaw manages to avoid it.
Laoka lands with an uppercut that bounces Shaw off the cage and back into range.
Laoka ducks under a wild hook from Shaw.
Shaw lands a slapping body shot.
Laoka shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shaw moves out of range of the leg kick from Laoka.
Shaw doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Shaw digs a good hook to Laoka's body.
Shaw tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laoka was well out of range. Poor timing from Shaw.
Shaw tries to land a leg kick but Laoka saw it coming and moves away.
It looked like Laoka wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Some bone on bone action there as Shaw checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Laoka feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shaws jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Laoka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Laoka misses with a wild body shot.
Laoka misses with a hook
and Shaw connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shaw throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Shaw throws a lazy uppercut
and Laoka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shaw looks to land a right hand but Laoka moved out of range.
Laoka scores with a kick to the body.
Shaw thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shaw uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laoka.
Laoka checks the leg kick.
Shaw takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shaw lands with a hook. Laoka tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Laoka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Laoka throws a front kick aimed at Shaw's knee but Shaw avoids it well.
Shaw throws a poor cross that misses
and Laoka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Laoka takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A low kick from Laoka is predictable there
and Shaw counters with a straight right hand.
Laoka is looking to slow Shaw down with leg kicks.
Laoka blocks a leg kick.
Laoka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shaw manages to avoid it.
A nice side step and Shaw releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T3#
Nice jab there from Shaw.
Shaw ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Laoka throws an overhand right that lands on Shaw's shoulder, as Shaw tries to avoid the shot.
Laoka throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shaw counters with a straight right hand.
Laoka loads up on a big right hand but Shaw slips the punch.
Laoka swinging wildly here.
Laoka lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Laoka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shaw.
Laoka avoids the body shot from Shaw.
Laoka checks a low kick from Shaw.
Shaw takes a swing at Laoka's ribcage but misses.
Laoka avoids the head kick by Shaw.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shaw darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Shaw avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Shaw slips a jab from Laoka.
Laoka moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shaw lands with an uppercut that bounces Laoka off the cage and back into range.
Laoka chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Laoka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shaw thuds a left hand into Laoka's body.
Shaw throws out a loose jab but Laoka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laoka listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jab from Laoka.
Shaw throws out a loose jab but Laoka uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Shaw looks to move away, Laoka throws a big counter combo but Shaw just gets out of the way.
Shaw throws a leg kick
and Laoka counters with a good low kick that Shaw was not able to check.
Laoka lands a glancing blow to the side of Shaw's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shaw throws a leg kick but Laoka sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Laoka on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shaw scores with a jab to the body.
Shaw lands with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Shaw dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Shaw works Laoka's body with a nice hook.
Shaw ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laoka moves away.
Laoka quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Laoka takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Laoka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shaw.
Laoka throws a wild body kick that Shaw sees coming a mile off.
A head kick misses from Laoka.
Laoka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Laoka misses the target.
Laoka throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shaw tests Laoka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheers as Laoka lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shaw doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw blocks a leg kick.
Laoka takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shaw fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shaw loads up on a big right hand but Laoka slips the punch.
A leg kick checked by Laoka.#T1#
Laoka looks to score with a jab to the body but Shaw is just out of range.
Laoka avoids the head kick by Shaw.
Shaw throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Laoka finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Shaw.
Shaw throws a hook but Laoka avoids it easily.
Shaw swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Laoka misses with a low kick.
Shaw misses the shot to the body.
Shaw takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A shot to the body from Shaw misses
and Laoka counters with a nice kick to the body.
Shaw throws a big shot that misses.
Laoka lands a glancing blow to the side of Shaw's head.
Shaw tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Laoka is able to avoid easily.
Shaw tries a head kick but it misses.
Laoka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shaw sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Shaw throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Laoka connects with an inside leg kick.
Laoka throws a big shot 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!
Shaw works Laoka's body with a nice hook.
Shaw misses with a wild body shot.
Shaw ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shaw tries a head kick but it misses.
Shaw tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Laoka cracks Shaw with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Laoka misses with an uppercut
and Shaw cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shaw throws a predictable looking body shot
and Laoka counters with a straight right hand.
Laoka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shaw.
Shaw misses with a straight left.
Laoka tried to counter with a leg kick but Shaw avoided it.
Laoka throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Shaw cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shaw slips under a jab.
Laoka tries to clinch but Shaw is having none of it. #T3#
Shaw throws an overhand right that lands on Laoka's shoulder, as Laoka tries to avoid the shot.
Laoka throws a chopping leg kick but Shaw manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Laoka misses with a hook. Shaw ducked under it nicely.
Laoka uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shaw has time to react.
Shaw checks a leg kick.
A nice side step and Shaw releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Laoka throws a low kick but Shaw moves out of range easily.
Shaw swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shaw's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shaw circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice shot by Shaw.
Laoka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laoka throws a leg kick
and Shaw connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shaw moves away from the strike by Laoka.
Shaw throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Laoka to counter with a crisp jab.
Shaw misses the shot to the body.
Laoka lands a leg kick that knocks Shaw off balance momentarily.
Shaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shaw takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T4#
Laoka misses with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shaw ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Laoka lands a leg kick that knocks Shaw off balance momentarily.
Laoka takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Laoka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Laoka slips under a jab.
Laoka appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Shaw throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Laoka stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shaw lands with an uppercut that bounces Laoka off the cage and back into range.
Shaw swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Laoka to counter with a crisp jab.
Laoka misses with a looping right.
Shaw uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laoka.
Shaw takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Laoka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shaw.
Jack Shaw seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shaw bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shaw digs a good hook to Laoka's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jack Shaw will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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#
Laoka is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Laoka plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Shaw checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Shaw misses with a body shot.
Laoka misses with a lunging right hand
and Shaw counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Laoka.
Shaw is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Laoka feints and then cracks Shaw's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shaw down.
Laoka misses with a looping right.
Laoka jabs Shaw right on the nose. Shaw blinks but takes it well.
Laoka swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shaw. Laoka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Laoka on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Shaw scores with a nice head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laoka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Laoka takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Laoka swings for the body but Shaw moves out of range. #T1#
Laoka avoids the body shot from Shaw.
Shaw just misses with a punch to the body.
Laoka avoids the head kick by Shaw.
Laoka throws a hook but Shaw blocks it.
Laoka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shaw. Laoka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shaw lands with a cross.
Nice defenses there by Laoka.
Shaw misses with a straight left.
A solid leg kick lands there for Laoka.
Laoka misses with an uppercut.
Laoka takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shaw lands a glancing blow to the side of Laoka's head.
Shaw displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Laoka throws out the jab.
Laoka digs a good body shot into Shaw's ribs.
Katsu Laoka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Shaw swings for the body but Laoka moves out of range.
Laoka throwing a counter right hand but Shaw manages to avoid it.
Laoka takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Laoka looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laoka throws a right and a left that Shaw avoids nicely.
Shaw cracks a nice hook into Laoka's ribs.
Laoka misses with a low kick.
Shaw takes a swing at Laoka's ribcage but misses.
Laoka tries a low kick but Shaw avoids it.
Shaw takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A leg kick checked by Laoka.
Shaw gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Shaw takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Laoka moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Shaw lands with a cross. #T3#
Laoka on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Laoka avoids the body shot from Shaw.
Laoka appears to be looking for a big counter.
Shaw lands a high kick!
A telegraphed right hand from Laoka misses the target.
Shaw misses with a right hand
and Laoka counters with a nice uppercut.
Shaw lands with a nice body punch.
Laoka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shaw.
Shaw looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shaw listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Laoka attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Laoka throws a chopping leg kick but Shaw manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Shaw scores with a jab.
Shaw tests Laoka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laoka takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T4#
Shaw lands a nice hook to Laoka's body. Laoka takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shaw digs a good hook to Laoka's body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Laoka.
Laoka throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shaw wants to counter the offense by Laoka and move into the clinch position.
Shaw throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laoka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Laoka throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shaw counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shaw scores with the left hand. Laoka knows he should have avoided that one.
Shaw lands with an overhand left.#ROC2#
Laoka is rocked!
Shaw fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Laoka checks it well.
Oh Laoka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Laoka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shaw throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Laoka seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shaw takes one to the side of the head.
Laoka misses with an uppercut
and Shaw counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Laoka lands a nice shot that snaps Shaw's head back.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Shaw!

A victorious Jack Shaw thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: GAMMA#686 Bubba v Golzman     
Date:   Jan 20, 2018
#R1#
Shaw scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL#
Altare darts in and clinches Shaw up against the cage.
Shaw fails to pull guard.
Altare lands a nice shot to the body.
Shaw can't break the clinch.
Shaw is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Altare to keep the fight standing.
Shaw misses with a body punch. #TD2#
Shaw jumps guard. #SUB2#
Shaw looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Altare passes into half guard.
Altare sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw is trying to control but can't. #T1#
Altare performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #ES2#
Shaw kicks off Altare and gets to his feet.
Shaw chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Altare can pounce on him. #CL#
Altare forces Shaw back against the cage and clinches.
Shaw tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Altare smiles and moves away.
John Altare has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Shaw.
Shaw throws out a loose jab but Altare uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shaw tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shaw misses the jab.
Altare is looking for a counter combo.
We've been informed that Shaw 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.
Shaw misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Altare.
Shaw keeps the fight on the outside.
Shaw misses with a looping left.
Shaw scores with the left hand. Altare knows he should have avoided that one. #T2#
Shaw connects with a solid leg kick.
Altare lands a really nice looking cross but Shaw seems unphased.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Altare avoids the head kick by Shaw.
John Altare seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking cross lands there for Altare.
Altare fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Altare tries to clinch but Shaw is having none of it.
Altare shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Shaw eats them both and turns towards Altare to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A leg kick checked by Shaw.
Shaw uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Altare has time to react.
Shaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Altare throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Altare smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Shaw scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Altare doesn't seem bothered though.
Altare looks to land a left hand but Shaw moved out of range nicely.
Altare throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shaw stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Altare scores with a jab. Shaw acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3#
Altare throws a jab but it's blocked by Shaw.
No joy there for Altare, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shaw digs a good hook to Altare's body.
Altare with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shaw ducks under a wild hook from Altare.
Shaw looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shaw avoids the body shot from Altare. #CL#
Altare closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Shaw breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Altare throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shaw shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shaw throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Altare doesn't manage to clinch there - Shaw circles away.
Shaw throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Shaw misses with a lunging right hand
and Altare counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#
Shaw is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Altare digs a good body shot into Shaw's ribs.
Altare waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shaw.
Altare wants to clinch up but Shaw keeps it at a distance.#T4##CL#
Altare has closed the distance and engaged Shaw in a clinch.
Shaw tries a body shot but Altare blocks it.
Altare goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shaw tries to pull guard but Altare forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Altare lands an uppercut.
Altare fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Altare blocks an uppercut.
Altare tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shaw's elbow.
Shaw is trying to break the clinch but Altare has him pressed against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Altare lands a hook to the side of the head.
Altare swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shaw misses with a punch on the inside.
Altare lands a big right hand that drops Shaw! The killer instinct kicks in and Altare finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Altare!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Altare!
Jumping up and down and very excited, John Altare waved his t-shirt featuring Red Light Coffeeshop's logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: GAMMA#682 Churchill v Ridgeway     
Date:   Dec 30, 2017
#R1#
Shaw takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shaw stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Shaw thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shaw walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shaw looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Shaw has closed the distance and engaged Doolittle in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shaw.
Doolittle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shaw's elbow.
Shaw misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Doolittle.
Doolittle blocking some punches.
Shaw blocking some punches.
Doolittle is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shaw is defending well for now.
Doolittle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Doolittle pushes Shaw back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shaw tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Shaw.
Shaw is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shaw.
Shaw creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Doolittle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Doolittle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shaw lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Doolittle.
Shaw fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shaw blocking some punches.
Shaw blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Doolittle misses with some punches.
Shaw misses with a punch on the inside.
Shaw managing to block the knees to the body from Doolittle.
Shaw misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Shaw.
Shaw is struggling to control the position.
Shaw misses with some punches.
Shaw misses with some punches.
Shaw tries to throw a body punch but Doolittle avoids it by throwing Shaw back against the cage.
Doolittle working aggressively here.
Doolittle can't find room to land a body shot as Shaw controls the action.
Doolittle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shaw lands a right hand that snaps the head of Doolittle backwards.
Shaw misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Shaw misses with the head strike.
Doolittle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Doolittle breaks the clinch. #CL#
Shaw moves into the clinch successfully.
Doolittle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Doolittle lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shaw backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shaw.
Shaw'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.
Shaw has a couple of punches blocked by Doolittle.
Doolittle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shaw has a couple of punches blocked by Doolittle.
Doolittle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Doolittle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doolittle.
Shaw is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Doolittle lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shaw backwards. #T3#
Doolittle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Doolittle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Doolittle prevents a body shot from Shaw.
A head punch on the inside from Doolittle fails to land.
Doolittle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Doolittle lands an uppercut.
Doolittle tries to throw a body punch but Shaw avoids it by throwing Doolittle back against the cage.
Shaw misses with a hook from the clinch.
Doolittle scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hook to the body lands for Doolittle.
Shaw misses with the head strike.
Doolittle misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shaw.
Doolittle scores with a shoulder strike.
Doolittle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Doolittle blocks an elbow strike.
A nice left hand lands by Doolittle.
Shaw lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doolittle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doolittle trying to control the position but instead, Shaw has worked for underhooks and has pushed Doolittle into the cage.#T4#
Shaw lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Doolittle backwards.
Shaw tries a body shot but Doolittle blocks it.
Shaw gets through Doolittle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shaw lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Doolittle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Doolittle blocking some punches.
Shaw blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Doolittle lands a body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Doolittle has a couple of punches blocked by Shaw.
A right hand to the body from Doolittle.
Shaw is breathing heavily.
Shaw goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Doolittle fails to land.
Nice body punch from Doolittle - that landed with a thud.
Doolittle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shaw backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Doolittle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Shaw takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Doctor Doolittle will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Jab by Shaw.
Shaw tries a low kick but Doolittle avoids it.
Shaw lands a slapping body shot.
Doolittle throws a head kick that misses.
Doolittle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Doolittle misses with a hook. Shaw ducked under it nicely.
Shaw takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Shaw misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Doolittle on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shaw takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Doolittle avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shaw 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 little jabbing left from Doolittle on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw swings for the body but Doolittle moves out of range.
No joy there for Shaw, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shaw displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Doolittle throws out the jab.
Doolittle throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Shaw is looking to counter the offense by Doolittle and move into the clinch.
Doolittle misses with a looping left.#T1#
Shaw scores with a leg kick.
Shaw steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Doolittle.
Shaw misses with a looping right.
Shaw lands a nice leg kick that just misses Doolittle's sensitive parts.
Shaw throws a sloppy head kick and Doolittle moves out of range easily.
Doolittle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shaw moves out of range of the body kick from Doolittle. #CL#
Shaw closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Doolittle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shaw tries to throw a body punch but Doolittle avoids it by throwing Shaw back against the cage.
Shaw tries a body shot but Doolittle blocks it.
Shaw misses with a punch on the inside.
Shaw stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Doolittle.
Doolittle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shaw lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shaw can't find room to land a body shot as Doolittle controls the action.
Doolittle swings wildly with an uppercut but Shaw uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Shaw lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shaw blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shaw working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Doolittle.
Shaw looking to stall.
Doolittle misses with a punch on the inside.
Jack Shaw has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Doolittle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shaw backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shaw.
Shaw misses with a short punch on the inside.
Doolittle blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Doolittle.
A shot in the inside from Doolittle.
Shaw blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shaw stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doolittle.
Doolittle blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Doolittle gets through Shaw's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shaw blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Doolittle lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shaw or not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shaw has a couple of punches blocked by Doolittle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Doolittle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Doolittle is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Doolittle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Doolittle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Doolittle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Doolittle cracks Shaw with a nice body shot.
Doolittle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shaw avoids it.
Doolittle lands a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Doolittle.
Doolittle lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Doolittle.
Doolittle throws a head punch that misses.
Doolittle working aggressively here.
Doolittle misses with a punch to the body.
Shaw is trying to stall. #T4#
Doolittle scores with a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Doolittle as the two fighters clinch.
Doolittle leaning against his opponent.
Shaw working aggressively here.
Doolittle struggles to land a body shot inside as Shaw controls his hands.
Doolittle lands a knee to the body.
Doolittle misses with a punch on the inside.
Doolittle misses with some punches.
Doolittle lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Doolittle scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC2#
Shaw is rocked!
Doolittle pushes Shaw against the cage. Doolittle is working some dirty boxing. Doolittle pushes off with a quick right hook! Shaw goes down! Shaw tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Doolittle moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Doctor Doolittle!
Our winner, Doctor Doolittle, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: GAMMA#679 DaCoca vs Steigelman     
Date:   Dec 16, 2017
#R1#
Sandman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Sandman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sandman scores with a nice head shot.#TD#
Sandman shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Shaw's guard.
Sandman won't allow Shaw to sweep him here.
Sandman passes Shaw's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Shaw keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sandman wants to control but Shaw is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Shaw is defending against the submission attempts here by Sandman.
Sandman is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Sandman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Shaw is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sandman scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sandman working the head and body with strikes.
Sandman is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sandman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Shaw is not content to let Sandman control the position.#SUB2#
Shaw looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shaw is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sandman scores with a couple of nice shots.
Shaw wants to improve his position but Sandman is controlling well. #T2##SUB#
Sandman seems to be looking for submissions.
Sandman stops Shaw from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Sandman is looking for a kimura but Shaw is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sandman to get the leverage.
Nice strikes from Sandman there.
Sandman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Shaw tries to roll over but Sandman keeps him under control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sandman is trying to control the action in half guard but Shaw is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shaw wants to improve his position but Sandman is controlling well.
Sandman slips a nice elbow through Shaw's hands, connecting with Shaw's forehead.#T3#
Shaw is looking for a sweep. Sandman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sandman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sandman is thwarting Shaw's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Sandman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Sandman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sandman lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Sandman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shaw defends it well.
Sandman wants to free his trapped foot but Shaw is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
Sandman trying to control from Shaw's half guard. Shaw has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Sandman distracts Shaw with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Shaw is looking for a triangle but Sandman pushes his legs off easily.
Shaw wants to stand and escape but Sandman is having none of it.
Sandman stands up over Shaw, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sandman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sandman connects with a couple of short punches.
Shaw is adopting a defensive guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Sandman dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Sandman looks to throw the jab but Shaw is out of range.
Sandman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shaw counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#TD#
Sandman closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Shaw quickly recovers to half guard.#ES2#
Shaw pushes Sandman off and gets back to his feet.
Sandman shoots in for a double leg but Shaw sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shaw is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Sandman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sandman misses with a looping left.
Shaw stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shaw wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Sandman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sandman throws a jab when Shaw was well out of range.
Shaw looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Sandman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shaw has time to react.
Shaw's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sandman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shaw scrambles back to his feet.
Sandman moves out of range as Shaw strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sandman, as that shot connected.
A jab from Sandman finds it's way through Shaw's defenses.
Shaw leaves Sandman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sandman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shaw was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Shaw tries to clinch but Sandman is having none of it. #T2##KD2#
Shaw throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Sandman stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Shaw follows into mount! #ROC2#
Sandman is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like The Sandman has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sandman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The Sandman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shaw trying to control but Sandman is having none of it. #SU2#
Shaw stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
A leg kick checked by Sandman.
Sandman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Shaw sprawls and moves away.
Sandman shoots in looking for a takedown. Shaw tries to sprawl out of it but Sandman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shaw manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Shaw steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sandman.#T3#
Sandman looks to land a left hand but Shaw moved out of range nicely.
Shaw tries to counter with a clinch but Sandman shakes him off and moves away.
Sandman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shaw defends it nicely.
Shaw steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sandman.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sandman or perhaps it was just good defense by Shaw, which made it look bad.
Sandman misses with an uppercut
and Shaw cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Shaw takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sandman fails in his attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Shaw was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sandman misses with a straight right.
Shaw wants to counter the offense by Sandman and move into the clinch position.
Shaw has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sandman finds it's way round the side to connect with Shaw's head.
Sandman is looking to clinch.
Sandman lands with a cross.
Sandman tries for a takedown but Shaw sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jack Shaw seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sandman misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Shaw showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on The Sandman's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Good exchange - Shaw coming out on top.
Sandman with a poor takedown
and Shaw counters with a nice uppercut.
Sandman tries for a takedown but Shaw circles away easily
and as Sandman loses concentration momentarily, Shaw counters with a picture perfect head kick! Sandman goes down, out cold! The referee rushed in to check on his condition - I'm sure he'll be ok but that was a massive knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jack Shaw!
Jack Shaw thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, The Sandman stepped up to the mic, saying 'cunt was doped up'.

 

Event: GAMMA#674 Bryant v Mencken     
Date:   Nov 18, 2017
#R1#
Von Lee slips under a jab from Shaw.
We've been informed that Shaw 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.
Von Lee takes a jab right on the kisser.
Von Lee throws a right hand that Shaw ducks under and follows up with a left that Shaw also avoids with ease.
Von Lee misses with a body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shaw. That's going to slow Von Lee down.
Shaw tries a head kick but it misses.
Von Lee misses with a body shot.
Von Lee lands a lovely overhand right.
Shaw tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shaw on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shaw scores with a hook.
Von Lee thuds his right hand into Shaw's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Von Lee on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jack Shaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von Lee walks into a left hand. #CL2#
Shaw forces Von Lee back against the cage and clinches.
Shaw tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Von Lee's elbow.
Shaw working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Von Lee can't break the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Von Lee - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Shaw throws a head punch that misses.
Shaw working aggressively here.
Von Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shaw goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shaw swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shaw blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Von Lee takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Shaw - that landed with a thud.
Shaw dodges an elbow strike from Von Lee.
Shaw misses with an elbow over the top.
Shaw tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shaw blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Von Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shaw misses with some punches.
Von Lee tries to throw a body punch but Shaw avoids it by throwing Von Lee back against the cage.
Shaw fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shaw lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Shaw fails to land. #T2#
Shaw throws an elbow that misses.
Von Lee has a couple of punches blocked by Shaw.
Shaw throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Von Lees head.
Nice body punch from Von Lee.
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 bit of stalling here from Shaw.
Von Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shaw stalling in the clinch but Von Lee improves position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Von Lee.
A nice left hand lands by Von Lee.
Von Lee blocking some punches.
Von Lee lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shaw backwards.
Von Lee tries to score a body lock takedown but Shaw shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Von Lee has Shaw pressed against the cage.
Von Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Von Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Von Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shaw goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Von Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Von Lee misses with a body punch.
Shaw misses with some punches.
Shaw throws a punch but it's blocked by Von Lee.
Von Lee has been working on his balance at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Shaw.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shaw.
Shaw lands with a light punch inside.
Shaw scores with a shot to the side of Von Lee's head.
Von Lee scores with a shot to the side of Shaw's head.
Von Lee blocks an uppercut.
Von Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Shaw controls the action.
Von Lee misses with some punches.
Shaw swings wildly with an uppercut but Von Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shaw lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Shaw.
Von Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Von Lee.
Shaw lands a left hand.
Shaw gets through Von Lee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shaw misses with a punch on the inside.
Von Lee is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shaw pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T4#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Shaw is pushing Von Lee up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Stalling in the clinch from Shaw.
Shaw receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Von Lee has a couple of punches blocked by Shaw.
Von Lee doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD#
Von Lee has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Shaw is trying to keep an underhook but Von Lee manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Von Lee is keen to just control but Shaw is a slippery customer.
Shaw moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shaw keeping moving, preventing Von Lee from controlling successfully.
Von Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Shaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Shaw dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Von Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shaw throws out the jab.
Shaw throws a body shot but no joy.
Von Lee attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Von Lee wants to slow Shaw down by chopping away at his legs.
Von Lee with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shaw to score with a decent uppercut.#CL#
Von Lee darts in and clinches Shaw up against the cage.
A short left from Shaw.
Shaw blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shaw swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Von Lee scores with a nice hook to the head.
Von Lee lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shaw.
Shaw lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Shaw fails to land.
Von Lee misses with a punch on the inside.
Von Lee lands a nice elbow.
Von Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Shaw.
Von Lee struggles to land a body shot inside as Shaw controls his hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Lee tries to throw a body punch but Shaw avoids it by throwing Von Lee back against the cage. #T1#
Von Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jack Shaw seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shaw.
Von Lee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shaw is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Shaw swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shaw misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Von Lee.
Shaw tries a body shot but Von Lee blocks it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Von Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Shaw.
Von Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Shaw.
Shaw taking a breather.
Shaw blocks a body shot from Von Lee.
Shaw trying to stall but Von Lee improves his position.
Shaw blocking some punches.
Von Lee is working Shaw over against the cage.
Von Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Shaw. #T2#
Shaw struggles to land a body shot inside as Von Lee controls his hands.
A short right from Von Lee on the inside. #BC#
Von Lee manages to break the clinch.
Shaw changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Von Lee works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Shaw throws a hook to the side of Von Lee's head but Von Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Von Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shaw moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Lee looks to land a left hand but Shaw moved out of range nicely.
Jack Shaw seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Von Lee swings for the body but Shaw moves out of range.
Shaw fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shaw shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Von Lee was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from Von Lee.
Von Lee works the jab nicely.
Shaw misses with the combination.
Nice defenses there by Von Lee.#T3#
Shaw is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Von Lee.
Von Lee drops down looking for a counter takedown but Shaw sprawls and moves away.
Von Lee catches Shaw with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Von Lee misses with a body shot.
Shaw tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Von Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Shaw.
Von Lee takes a swing at Shaw's ribcage but misses.
Good work by Von Lee as he checks the leg kick.
Von Lee looks to land a left hand but Shaw moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Shaw throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shaw tries a head kick but it misses.
Von Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Von Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Von Lee tries to close the distance and clinch but Shaw swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shaw throws a sloppy body shot
and Von Lee counters with a stiff right hand.
Shaw looks to score with a jab to the body but Von Lee is just out of range.
Von Lee's corner calls for a 1-2. Von Lee obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T4#
Shaw tries to clinch but Von Lee is having none of it.
Von Lee avoids the head kick by Shaw.
Von Lee has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shaw finds it's way round the side to connect with Von Lee's head.
Von Lee looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shaw is looking to clinch but Von Lee is avoiding it.
As Shaw tries to get set, Von Lee tries to push him back and clinch up but Shaw manages to avoid the attempt.
Von Lee throws a head kick but Shaw moves out of range.
Von Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Shaw is just out of range.
A big right from Von Lee misses.
Shaw steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Von Lee.#CL2#
Shaw has managed to clinch.
Von Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shaw swings wildly with an uppercut but Von Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shaw lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Von Lee.
Shaw is trying to maintain a safe position but Von Lee gets an underhook and turns Shaw into the cage.
Shaw lands a right hand.
Von Lee misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clifton Von Lee dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Shaw throws a body punch but Von Lee moves out of range.
Shaw tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Von Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Shaw.
Von Lee looks to land a right hand but Shaw moved out of range.
Shaw scores with a hook to the body. Von Lee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Von Lee fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Shaw counters by moving into the clinch.
Shaw lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Shaw works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shaw misses with the head strike.
Von Lee struggles to land a body shot inside as Shaw controls his hands.
Shaw blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Von Lee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Shaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shaw throws a punch but it's blocked by Von Lee.
Shaw working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Von Lee struggles to land a body shot inside as Shaw controls his hands.
Von Lee misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Shaw.
Von Lee working aggressively here.
Shaw misses with the head strike.
Shaw lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Von Lee backwards.
Von Lee tries to land knees in the clinch but Shaw avoids the damage to the body.
Shaw lands a body shot.
Shaw scores with a nice hook to the head.
Von Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Shaw.
Shaw prevents a body shot from Von Lee.
Shaw misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shaw cracks Von Lee with a nice body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shaw.
Von Lee misses with a body punch.
Shaw holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shaw.
Von Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shaw lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Von Lee struggles to land a body shot inside as Shaw controls his hands.
Von Lee avoids the elbow strike from Shaw, against the cage.
Shaw lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shaw fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shaw blocks a body shot from Von Lee.
Shaw tries a body shot but Von Lee blocks it.
Shaw working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shaw stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Von Lee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shaw blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Von Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shaw has Von Lee pressed against the cage.
Von Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shaw swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Von Lee blocking some punches. #T3#
Shaw softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shaw blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Von Lee.
Von Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Shaw controls the action.
Von Lee scores with a hook to the body.
Von Lee is leaning against Shaw and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shaw lands a hook that snaps the head of Von Lee backwards.
Shaw scores with a shot to the side of Von Lee's head.
Von Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Von Lee misses with some punches.
Shaw fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Von Lee tries to throw a body punch but Shaw avoids it by throwing Von Lee back against the cage.
Von Lee lands a nice shot to the body.
Von Lee has a couple of punches blocked by Shaw.
Shaw has a couple of punches blocked by Von Lee.
Shaw lands with a left to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Von Lee. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shaw misses with a punch on the inside.
Von Lee takes a shot to the head.
Shaw tries to throw a body punch but Von Lee avoids it by throwing Shaw back against the cage.
Shaw gets through Von Lee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Von Lee.
Shaw misses with a hook to the ribs.
Von Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Von Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Shaw controls the action.
Shaw stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A head punch on the inside from Shaw fails to land.
The referee calls for Shaw to work.
Shaw misses with some punches.
Von Lee misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Shaw.
Von Lee misses with a body punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Shaw comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shaw has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Shaw!

Jack Shaw seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: GAMMA#668 Diehard v Laine     
Date:   Oct 21, 2017
#R1#
West misses with a low kick as Shaw jumps back.
Shaw pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
West appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
West lands a jab to Shaw's midsection.
West throws a body kick that misses.
A head kick by West misses
and Shaw cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Billy West has been cut.
Shaw misses the shot to the body.
Shaw throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
West throws out a counter right but Shaw avoids it with no problem.
Shaw slips a jab and a cross from West.
A left lands for West.#CL#
Shaw has closed the distance and engaged West in a clinch. #BC2#
West breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shaw lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
West scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shaw slips a jab and a cross from West.
West throws a looping overhand right but Shaw ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Shaw scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
West throws a lazy right hand but Shaw sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
West connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shaw. Shaw circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jack Shaw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shaw moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Shaw tries to clinch up.#TD2#
West manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Shaw on his heels. He'll look to pass Shaw's guard now, I'm sure.
West landing some decent shots from guard.
West loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shaw looking for a sweep. Not yet Shaw, not yet.
West working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Shaw's head.#SUB#
Shaw looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
West lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
West is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
West lands a couple of elbows.
West working some strikes from top position.
West makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
West throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as West accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
West postures up in Shaw's guard and throws a big left but Shaw blocks it.
West postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
West is in close to Shaw's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Shaw wants to sweep here but West controlling him for the moment.
West wants to control from the top but Shaw keeps moving.
West connects with a couple of short punches.#T3##SUB#
Shaw is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. West is aware though and is defending well.
West postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
West landing some decent shots from guard.
West scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
West in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shaw is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
West scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
West is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells West's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Shaw keeping moving, preventing West from controlling successfully.
West postures up and lands a big shot to Shaw's brow.
West postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4#
West lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
West landing with the ground and pound. #ROC2#
Shaw is rocked!#SUB#
Shaw throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
West showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
West lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Shaw is trying to keep West in close.
West forces his way into half guard.
West wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shaw keeps working.
Shaw has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. West is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy West dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Billy West's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Shaw takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shaw throws a body punch but West moves out of range.
West lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
West uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shaw.
Billy West seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shaw uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from West.#TD2#
West fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Shaw sprawls well initially but West persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
West is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Shaw is hurt! He's hurt bad - West fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Shaw from any more punishment! Congratulations to West! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy West!
Billy West thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: GAMMA#666 Curry v Gunnar 2     
Date:   Oct 07, 2017
#R1#
Some bone on bone action there as Shaw checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Shaw chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ericsson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hunter MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Ericsson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Shaw blocks a leg kick.
Ericsson throws a jab when Shaw was well out of range.
Ericsson sets himself, and Shaw steps forward looking for the clinch! Ericsson avoids it this time.#CL2#
Shaw gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shaw tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shaw can't find room to land a body shot as Ericsson controls the action.
We've been informed that Shaw 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.
Ericsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Shaw.
Ericsson misses with a body punch.
Ericsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ericsson avoids the elbow strike from Shaw, against the cage.
Shaw lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ericsson backwards.
Shaw looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ericsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Shaw misses with a punch on the inside.
Shaw makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Ericsson gets through Shaw's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ericsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shaws head. #BC#
Ericsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shaw misses with a body shot.
Ericsson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ericsson jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
Ericsson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Shaw quickly recovers to half guard.
Shaw is controlling Ericsson's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB2#
Shaw looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nice strikes from Ericsson there.
Shaw has a hand on Ericsson's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ericsson takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shaw is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
Ericsson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Shaw takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Ericsson is landing with some decent strikes but Shaw is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ericsson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Shaw is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ericsson dominating with strikes here.
BOOM! Ericsson connects with a massive shot to the dome! #ROC#
Shaw is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ericsson content just to control the position here.
Shaw is still in real trouble! Can Ericsson finish him?
Ericsson unloading with bombs!
Ericsson lands a big shot to the head and Shaw winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ludvig Ericsson!

 

Event: GAMMA#663 McTearson v Cole     
Date:   Sep 16, 2017
#R1#
Shaw looks to throw the jab but BatzCastelmore is out of range.
BatzCastelmore fails with an attempt to clinch.
BatzCastelmore is looking to land body kicks.
Shaw blocks the body kick.
BatzCastelmore backing away here, and Shaw unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
BatzCastelmore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shaw tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shaw moves away from the strike by BatzCastelmore.
BatzCastelmore rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shaw moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A slow jab from Shaw misses its intended target.
Shaw tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and BatzCastelmore is able to avoid easily.
Shaw misses the jab.
Shaw jabs BatzCastelmore right on the nose. BatzCastelmore blinks but takes it well.
We've been informed that Shaw 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.
BatzCastelmore lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw lands a leg kick that knocks BatzCastelmore off balance momentarily.
Nice body kick from BatzCastelmore.
Shaw scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shaw lunges at BatzCastelmore with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by BatzCastelmore's hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
BatzCastelmore throws a leg kick but Shaw checks it.
Shaw misses with a looping right.#T1#
BatzCastelmore throws a body kick that misses.
Shaw tries a quick counter leg kick but BatzCastelmore is wise to it.
BatzCastelmore connects with the punch.
BatzCastelmore misses with a two punch combination.
BatzCastelmore lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shaw moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
BatzCastelmore has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Spar Bros in the buildup to the fight.
Shaw throws a predictable looking body shot #CL#
and BatzCastelmore moves into the clinch.
BatzCastelmore lands with a short head shot on the inside.
BatzCastelmore misses with a shot to the kidneys.
BatzCastelmore softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
BatzCastelmore landing knees to the body.
Shaw is trying to pull guard but BatzCastelmore turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
BatzCastelmore struggles to land a body shot inside as Shaw controls his hands.
BatzCastelmore is struggling to control the position.
BatzCastelmore misses with a knee to the head.
BatzCastelmore putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Shaw in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shaw misses with a punch on the inside.
BatzCastelmore missing with knees to the body. #T2#
BatzCastelmore is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Shaw is trying to pull guard but BatzCastelmore has him pressed against the cage.
Shaw has had enough of the clinch but BatzCastelmore keeps him there for the moment.
Shaw is trying to break the clinch but BatzCastelmore has him pressed against the cage.
Shaw has a couple of punches blocked by BatzCastelmore. #BC#
BatzCastelmore's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
BatzCastelmore steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shaw.
BatzCastelmore ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
BatzCastelmore clinches up with Shaw and pushes him back against the cage.
Shaw lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shaw is stalling here.
Shaw lands a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Shaw manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SU#
BatzCastelmore stands and steps away. Shaw gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
BatzCastelmore lands a nice shot that snaps Shaw's head back.
BatzCastelmore scores with a hook.#T3#
BatzCastelmore misses with a double jab.
Shaw throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shaw fakes high and swings low for a body shot but BatzCastelmore manages to avoid it.
BatzCastelmore misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shaw tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
BatzCastelmore throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
BatzCastelmore jabs Shaw to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shaw just misses with a punch to the body.
Shaw swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by BatzCastelmore.
Shaw pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shaw lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
BatzCastelmore throws a lazy right hand but Shaw sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shaw misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from BatzCastelmore.
Shaw loads up on a big right hand but BatzCastelmore slips the punch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for BatzCastelmore.
BatzCastelmore looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shaw doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T4#
Shaw tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but BatzCastelmore was well out of range. Poor timing from Shaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Shaw misses the target.
Both fighters circling a little - BatzCastelmore finishes the exchange with a kick 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!
Jab, jab by BatzCastelmore - just one landing.
BatzCastelmore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Shaw finds it's way through BatzCastelmore's defenses.
A head kick from Shaw lands but BatzCastelmore takes it in his stride.
BatzCastelmore tries to clinch up.
Shaw throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters circling - Shaw throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
BatzCastelmore throws a front kick that sends Shaw stumbling back into the cage.
BatzCastelmore lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shaw at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
BatzCastelmore catches Shaw with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
BatzCastelmore feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shaw's calf.
BatzCastelmore on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shaw. Shaw obviously looking to wear him down.
Shaw misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
BatzCastelmore walks into a straight right hand from Shaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charles BatzCastelmore 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##CL#
BatzCastelmore darts in and clinches Shaw up against the cage.
Shaw misses with a shot to the kidneys.
BatzCastelmore blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
BatzCastelmore working Shaw over with knees to the body.
Shaw blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shaw on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shaw fails to pull guard.
BatzCastelmore working aggressively here.
Shaw has BatzCastelmore pushed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from BatzCastelmore.
BatzCastelmore working Shaw over with knees to the body.
A short left from BatzCastelmore.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
BatzCastelmore unloads a knee to the mid-section. Shaw lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
BatzCastelmore is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
BatzCastelmore lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shaw fails to pull guard.
Shaw jumps guard but BatzCastelmore turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Charles BatzCastelmore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Shaw.#T1#
Shaw is trying to pull guard but BatzCastelmore turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Shaw is breathing heavily.
Shaw on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shaw scores with a shot to the side of BatzCastelmore's head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
BatzCastelmore tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shaw tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. BatzCastelmore just stands there and leans against the cage.
Shaw jumps guard but BatzCastelmore stands there with Shaw around his waist. Shaw gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
BatzCastelmore can't find room to land a body shot as Shaw controls the action.
Charles BatzCastelmore has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Shaw breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
BatzCastelmore scoring well with a low kick there.
BatzCastelmore on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Shaw gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shaw getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shaw misses with a hook. BatzCastelmore ducked under it nicely.
BatzCastelmore throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
BatzCastelmore cracks a nice hook into Shaw's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shaw throws a head kick but BatzCastelmore moves out of range.
BatzCastelmore is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shaw can do to turn this around?#T2#
BatzCastelmore connects with an inside leg kick.
Shaw takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shaw takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A jab from Shaw misses.
Shaw walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shaw fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and BatzCastelmore has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
BatzCastelmore ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
BatzCastelmore scores with a decent looking hook.
Shaw dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on BatzCastelmore. That did some damage!
Shaw gets cracked with a nice right hand there by BatzCastelmore.
BatzCastelmore keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shaw.
Shaw throws out a leg kick but BatzCastelmore moves out of range and Shaw only half commits.
Shaw takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
BatzCastelmore avoids a punch combination nicely.
Charles BatzCastelmore is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
BatzCastelmore closes the distance and pushes Shaw back into the cage.#T3#
BatzCastelmore lands on the inside with an uppercut.
BatzCastelmore can't find room to land a body shot as Shaw controls the action.
Shaw blocking some punches.
BatzCastelmore throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shaws head.
BatzCastelmore is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shaw is defending well for now.
A short right from BatzCastelmore. #ROC#
Shaw is rocked!
A shot in the inside from BatzCastelmore.
Shaw is still on wobbly legs! Can BatzCastelmore finish him?
BatzCastelmore creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Shaw's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Shaw drops to his knees and BatzCastelmore pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles BatzCastelmore!
A very excited looking Charles BatzCastelmore rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: GAMMA#658 Origi v Verama     
Date:   Aug 26, 2017
#R1#
Shaw misses with an uppercut.
Laoka looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Laoka misses with a shot to the body
and Shaw counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Laoka throws a jab but it's blocked by Shaw.
Shaw throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laoka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shaw throws a sloppy head kick and Laoka moves out of range easily.
Laoka misses with a hook
and Shaw counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Laoka. Shaw does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shaw lands with an uppercut that bounces Laoka off the cage and back into range.
Shaw uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laoka.
Shaw checks a leg kick.
Shaw swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Laoka has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID290K) in the buildup to the fight.
Laoka takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Laoka misses with a right hand
letting Shaw counter with a right hand.
Shaw throws out a leg kick but Laoka moves out of range and Shaw only half commits.
Laoka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shaw.
A jab from Laoka misses.
Shaw lands a glancing blow to the side of Laoka's 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!
Shaw dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Laoka. That did some damage!
Shaw 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.
Laoka throws a wild body kick that Shaw sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Laoka throws a lazy right hand but Shaw sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shaw.
A jab lands there for Shaw.
Shaw displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Laoka throws out the jab.
Laoka connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shaw's hands.
Shaw scores with a jab.
Shaw throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Laoka gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Shaw jumps guard. #SUB2#
Shaw is looking for a triangle here but Laoka uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Shaw is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Laoka decides to stand back up. #T2#
Danga de danga de dang - Shaw scores with a four punch combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shaw misses with a straight left.
Shaw cracks the inside of Laoka's front leg.
Shaw misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good shot there by Shaw.
Shaw slips under a jab from Laoka.
Shaw is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Laoka had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Shaw throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Laoka loads up on a big right hand but Shaw slips the punch.
Laoka catches Shaw with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Laoka needs to keep his hands up - Shaw had a free shot at his head there.
Laoka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shaw.
Laoka connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Laoka lands with a right hand.
The crowd cheers as Laoka lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shaw doesn't seem phased though.
Laoka tries to close the distance and clinch but Shaw swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3#
Laoka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shaw paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shaw looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shaw scores with a crisp jab that stopped Laoka in his tracks.
A head kick misses from Laoka.
Shaw swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Laoka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shaw swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shaw cracks a nice hook into Laoka's ribs.
Shaw keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Shaw has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shaw there as he acknowledges the shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shaw darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Laoka fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shaw checks it well.
Shaw throws a shot to the body.
Shaw looks to score with a jab to the body but Laoka is just out of range.
Shaw's jab looks to have found its range, popping Laoka under the eye.
Laoka tries a head kick but it misses.
Shaw looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Laoka takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shaw ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Laoka misses with the combination. #T4#
Laoka misses with a hook. Shaw ducked under it nicely.
Laoka takes one on the button.
Shaw fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laoka manages to avoid it.
Laoka seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A punch combination from Shaw misses.
Laoka is looking to counter punch.
Laoka takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Laoka throws a low kick but Shaw moves out of range easily.
Shaw lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shaw keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Laoka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shaw moves away from the strike by Laoka.
Shaw throws a leg kick which misses Laoka's front leg but catches the back leg as Laoka tries to avoid it.
Laoka is looking to clinch but Shaw is avoiding it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shaw scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shaw avoids the body shot from Laoka.
Laoka scores with a hook to the body. Shaw takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shaw fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laoka manages to avoid it.
Laoka feinted there with a counter leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Shaw dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Shaw lands with a nice body punch.
Shaw misses with a body shot.
Shaw misses with a body shot.
Shaw throws out a powerful jab.
Shaw misses with a looping left.
Shaw scores with a decent looking hook.
Shaw scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
An inside leg kick from Laoka misses.
Shaw scores with a punch to the head.
Shaw thows a leg kick but Laoka checks it
and Laoka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Laoka does it's job there.
Laoka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shaw scores with a jab to the jaw.
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!
Shaw thows a leg kick but Laoka checks it
and Shaw takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Shaw tries to keep at a distance but Laoka has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shaw creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Shaw breaks from the clinch.
Shaw tries to work over Laoka's front leg with a kick but Laoka checks it.
Laoka takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Laoka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Laoka looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A lazy left from Shaw finds it's target.
Shaw connects with a single shot there.
Laoka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shaw swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Laoka checks the leg kick nicely there.
Laoka throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Shaw.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shaw.
Laoka is looking to land body kicks.
Shaw has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shaw scores with a nice strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laoka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shaw sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Laoka misses with a kick to the body
and Shaw counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Laoka lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T2#
Shaw tries a low kick but Laoka avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Shaw.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Laoka uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Laoka misses the shot to the body.
Shaw looks to land a combination. Laoka sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A looping hook to the body misses from Laoka. Shaw does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shaw thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shaw throws a sloppy head kick and Laoka moves out of range easily.
Laoka appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Shaw throws a shot to the body.
Shaw connects with a leg kick. Laoka looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Shaw jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shaw misses with a hook. Laoka ducked under it nicely.
Shaw walks into a straight right hand from Laoka.
Shaw throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shaw moves out of range as Laoka strikes.
Shaw lands a right hook to the body. #T3#
A clash of legs there as Laoka blocks the low kick.
Laoka throws a hook to the side of Shaw's head but Shaw sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shaw looks to score with a jab to the body but Laoka is just out of range.
Shaw moves out of range of the body kick.
Shaw has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shaw there as he acknowledges the shot.
Laoka lands a nice looking body shot.
Laoka slips under a jab from Shaw.
Laoka on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Laoka is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shaw connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Laoka misses with a low kick.
Laoka connects with an inside leg kick.
Shaw misses with a low kick.
Shaw on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Laoka has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Laoka there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Shaw gets tackled into the cage by Laoka. Laoka maintains the clinch. #T4#
Laoka missing with knees to the body.
Shaw wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Shaw struggles to land a body shot inside as Laoka controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Shaw. #TD2#
Shaw drags the fight down to the ground.
Shaw is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Shaw is looking to sweep but instead, Laoka has passed into half guard.
Shaw is looking for a sweep. Laoka is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shaw is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Laoka's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Laoka's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Shaw showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Laoka throws a hook to the side of Shaw's head but Shaw sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shaw! But no joy.
Shaw is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Laoka takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Laoka misses with an uppercut.
Jack Shaw seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Laoka lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Laoka 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 Shaw has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shaw and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Laoka throws a body punch but Shaw moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Shaw misses.
Laoka misses with a hook.
Shaw throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Laoka lands with a nice body punch.
Shaw is looking to slow Laoka down with leg kicks.
Shaw missing with a left hand there. Laoka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Laoka misses with a hook
and Shaw counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shaw pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Laoka back to the cage. Shaw follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nice defenses there by Shaw.
Nice cross by Shaw.#T1#
Laoka checks the leg kick nicely there.
Shaw thows a leg kick but Laoka checks it
and Laoka counters with a straight right hand.
Shaw avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Laoka throws the left hand but Shaw avoids the punch easily.
Shaw throws a head kick but Laoka moves out of range.
Laoka swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A good leg kick by Laoka.
Shaw uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laoka.
Laoka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shaw manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shaw is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Laoka misses with a looping right.
The fight stays on the outside here - Laoka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Laoka instigates a clinch.
Laoka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Laoka connects with a knee to the head.
Katsu Laoka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CUT#
It looks like Jack Shaw has been cut.#T2#
Laoka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Laoka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shaw avoids it.
Laoka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shaw's elbow.
Shaw tries to pull guard but Laoka forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Shaw.
Shaw wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Shaw is trying to pull guard but Laoka has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Shaw manages to pull guard. #SUB2#
Shaw throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Laoka wants to stand but Shaw has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Shaw isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Laoka stacks Shaw on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Laoka!#T3#
Shaw regains half guard.
Shaw moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Shaw throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Laoka escapes and throws Shaw's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SU#
Laoka stands up and beckons Shaw to his feet. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Laoka. Shaw does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shaw takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Laoka lands a lovely overhand right.
Laoka throws a push kick but Shaw slaps the foot to one side.
Shaw appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Shaw dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Laoka. That did some damage!
Shaw showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Laoka.
Shaw takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shaw works Laoka's body with a nice hook.
Shaw connects with a body shot that sends Laoka's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laoka fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Laoka takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab from Shaw finds it's way through Laoka's defenses.

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 Katsu Laoka.
I think Shaw has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Shaw!

Jack Shaw thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: GAMMA#653 Bryant v Rutten 2     
Date:   Aug 12, 2017
#R1#
Shaw moves out of range of the strikes.
Shaw moves out of range as Funk throws a body kick.
Funk 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.
Funk throws the left hand but Shaw avoids the punch easily.
Funk slips a straight right by Shaw.
Funk was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Funk with a jab.
Funk tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shaw tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Funk lands a really nice looking cross but Shaw seems unphased.
Shaw misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Funk blocks a jab.
Funk throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shaw counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Funk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funk connects with a body shot.
Shaw uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Funk.
Decent striking displayed by Shaw there.
Shaw just misses with a punch 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!
Funk misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Funk lands a jab to the head.
Jack Shaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Funk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Funk tried to counter with a leg kick but Shaw avoided it.
Funk misses the jab.
Shaw throws a jab but it's blocked by Funk.
Shaw throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Funk wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shaw lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Funk at a distance.
Shaw misses with a body shot.
Funk connects with a nice looking jab.
Shaw misses with a double jab
and Funk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Funk throws a body punch but Shaw moves out of range.
Funk misses with a straight right.
Shaw appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Funk looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Funk throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shaw stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shaw throws a low kick but it's checked well by Funk.#T2#
A head kick misses from Shaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Funk missing with a left hand there. Shaw was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Funk connects with a leg kick. Shaw looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Funk lands a leg kick that knocks Shaw off balance momentarily.
Shaw tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shaw takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Funk takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Shaw misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Funk.
It looked like Funk was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shaw.
Shaw blocks the body kick.
Funk throws a lazy right hand but Shaw sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Despite the aggression on Shaw's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Shaw lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Funk connects with a body shot that sends Shaw's belly button to the back.
Shaw lands a nice shot that snaps Funk's head back.
Shaw throws a leg kick that is checked
and Funk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Funk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shaw ducks under a wild hook from Funk.#T3#
Shaw throws a nice inside leg kick.
Funk has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Funk there as he acknowledges the shot.
Shaw fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shaw fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Funk manages to avoid it.
Funk tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shaw is able to avoid easily.
Shaw feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Funk's calf.
Shaw displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Funk throws out the jab.
Shaw loads up on a big right hand but Funk slips the punch.
Nice uppercut there from Shaw.
A lazy left from Funk finds it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Funk 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Shaw misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shaw avoids a kick to the body.
Shaw throws a jab but it's blocked by Funk.
Shaw throws a sloppy head kick and Funk moves out of range easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good shot there by Shaw.
Funk scores with a nice right hand. #T4#
A nice combination there by Shaw.
Funk lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shaw misses with a hook.
Funk throws a body shot but no joy.
Funk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shaw scores with a jab.
Shaw throws a series of punches but Funk moves out of range.
Funk cracks Shaw with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Shaw swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shaw fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Funk misses with a double jab.
Shaw misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Funk.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shaw uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Funk.
Funk is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Funk connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shaw. Shaw circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Funk throws a shot from downtown. Shaw moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jack Shaw will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Funk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Funk swings for the body but Shaw moves out of range.
Funk throws an overhand right that lands on Shaw's shoulder, as Shaw tries to avoid the shot.
Funk connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shaw. Shaw circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shaw finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Good leg kick by Funk there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Funk moves out of range of the strikes.
Funk appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Funk misses with a straight right.
Funk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Funk.
Funk moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw cracks the inside of Funk's front leg.
Shaw scores with a hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Funk.
Funk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Funk takes a kick to the side of the head.
Funk connects with a right hand. Shaw shakes it off.#T1#
Funk ducks under a wild hook from Shaw.
Shaw's jab looks to have found its range, popping Funk under the eye.
Funk throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shaw has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Shaw moves out of range of the body kick from Funk.
Shaw just misses with a punch to the body.
Funk throws the kick towards the body but Shaw avoids it.
Shaw thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shaw has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Funk lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Shaw walks into a straight right hand from Funk.
Funk throws a shot from downtown. Shaw moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Shaw on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Funk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Funk misses with a low kick as Shaw jumps back.
Shaw lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick from Funk misses
and Shaw counters with a slapping leg kick.
Funk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shaw throws a looping overhand right but Funk ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Funk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anders Funk is winning the standup battle so far.
Shaw closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Funk connects with a looping right hand.
Funk throws a poor cross that misses
and Shaw counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Funk throws a looping overhand right but Shaw ducks down to avoid it.
Shaw ducks under a wild hook from Funk.
A shot to the body from Shaw misses
and Funk counters with a body kick.
Shaw wants to land a leg kick but Funk is out of range.
Shaw throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Funk.
Funk is looking to counter with a body kick.
Shaw throws a chopping leg kick but Funk manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Funk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shaw looks to score with a jab to the body but Funk is just out of range.
Funk scores with a kick to the body.
Shaw is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Funk throws a chopping leg kick but Shaw manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Shaw shapes to counter with a head kick.
Shaw moves away from the strike by Funk. #T3#
Funk has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Funk looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shaw takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shaw is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Funk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shaw.
Shaw ducks right into an uppercut from Funk.
Funk misses with a hook. Shaw ducked under it nicely.
Shaw cracks Funk with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Shaw misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Funk.
Funk misses with a wild body shot.
Funk misses with a straight right.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Shaw throws a series of punches but Funk avoids them all with ease.
Shaw checks a leg kick.
Shaw misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Funk.
Shaw lands a nice looking body shot. #T4#
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!
Funk avoids a punch combination nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Funk. Shaw does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shaw swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shaw attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shaw connects with a high kick.
A head kick misses from Funk.
Shaw with a hook.
Funk staying out of range there.
Funk seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A jab from Funk does it's job there.
Funk scores with a head kick.
Funk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Funk swings for the body but Shaw moves out of range.
Funk misses with a straight right.
Funk just misses with a punch to the body.
Shaw lands with a hook. Funk tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shaw tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Funk was well out of range. Poor timing from Shaw.
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 Anders Funk will probably get the nod.
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#
Shaw throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Funk misses with a low kick as Shaw jumps back.
Funk stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shaw.
A solid leg kick lands there for Funk.
Funk throws a hook but Shaw avoids it easily.
Funk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Funk throws a hook to the side of Shaw's head but Shaw sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shaw connects with a jab.
A slow jab from Shaw misses its intended target.
Shaw throws a series of strikes that have Funk backpedaling.
Funk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shaw was well out of range. Poor timing from Funk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funk throws a series of punches but Shaw avoids them all with ease.
Shaw works the jab nicely.
Funk throws out a loose jab but Shaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Funk misses the body punch
and Shaw counters with a straight right hand.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Shaw! #T1#
Some wild striking there from Shaw.
Funk appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Funk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shaw.
Shaw thumps Funk with a low kick.
Funk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shaw moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shaw cracks Funk with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Funk throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shaw cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Funk misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shaw. Funk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shaw swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Funk.
Shaw ducks right into an uppercut from Funk.
Shaw scores with a sloppy right hand. Funk should have avoided that one.
Funk swinging wildly here.
Funk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shaw.#T2#
Funk misses the shot to the 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!
Funk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shaw moves away.
Funk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shaw sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shaw, as that shot connected.
Funk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shaw.
Funk is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Shaw misses the target.
Funk throws out a loose jab but Shaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
Funk is looking to slow Shaw down with leg kicks.
Funk delivers a nice body kick.
Funk misses with a body shot.
Funk throws a head kick that misses.
Funk misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Shaw connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shaw avoids a kick to the body.
Shaw blocks a low kick nicely.
Funk is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shaw misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T3#
Funk takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Funk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shaw, as that shot connected.
Funk misses with a two punch combination.
Funk is looking to score with low kicks.
Funk throws a lazy right hand but Shaw sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shaw appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A big right from Funk misses.
Shaw waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Funk.
Funk wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A jab from Shaw finds it's way through Funk's defenses.
Shaw misses with a looping left.
Shaw scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shaw tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Funk misses with a straight left.
Funk scores with a leg kick.
Funk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shaw.
Shaw's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
A slapping leg kick lands for Funk.
The fighters circling - Shaw throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Funk looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Funk looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Funk lands a jab.
Shaw blocks the body kick.
Shaw swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good exchange - Shaw coming out on top.
Funk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shaw.
An attempted straight right counter from Funk misses the target.
Funk throws an off balance right hand
and Shaw cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Funk 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 Shaw has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shaw and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Funk throws a poor cross that misses
and Shaw makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Funk blocks a head kick by Shaw.
Shaw has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Funk finds it's way round the side to connect with Shaw's head.
Funk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shaw slips under a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Shaw comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shaw 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Shaw!

Jack Shaw seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: GAMMA#648 Bryant v Grumption     
Date:   Jul 22, 2017
#R1#
LeBlanc swings widly with a right hand
and Shaw counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shaw dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab by Shaw.
Shaw 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.
Shaw throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
LeBlanc looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shaw misses with a head kick.
LeBlanc throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shaw counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shaw.
A jab lands there for LeBlanc.
Shaw lands a straight punch to the body, keeping LeBlanc at a distance.
LeBlanc connects with the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot lands for Shaw.
Shaw takes a jab right on the kisser.
LeBlanc throws a big shot that misses.
Shaw takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
LeBlanc throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shaw counters with a straight right hand.
LeBlanc pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shaw doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
LeBlanc throws a series of punches but Shaw moves out of range.
Shaw misses with a right hand
and LeBlanc counters with a left and a right that stings Shaw.
LeBlanc throws a right hand that misses
and Shaw cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shaw fakes a jab and throws a low kick but LeBlanc checks it well.
LeBlanc tried to counter with a leg kick but Shaw avoided it.
LeBlanc shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
LeBlanc delivers a nice body kick.
LeBlanc moves out of range of the strikes.#KD2#
Shaw drops LeBlanc with a big left hand and mounts him. LeBlanc is in big trouble! #ROC2#
LeBlanc is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shaw sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Oh LeBlanc is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LeBlanc is desperately trying to improve his position but Shaw has a good base and remains in mount.
LeBlanc seems to have got his legs back now.#T2##SUB2#
Shaw looking for a guillotine from mount but LeBlanc is having none of it.
LeBlanc working to try and regain half guard.
Shaw looking to control but LeBlanc is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
LeBlanc working to try and regain half guard.
Shaw looking to control but LeBlanc is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
LeBlanc is working to get back to half guard. #T3#
LeBlanc stops Shaw from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
LeBlanc is wriggling around trying to escape.
LeBlanc is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Shaw is going oldschool here, as he tries to force LeBlanc to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so LeBlanc shrugs it off.
LeBlanc is squirming around, avoiding Shaw's attempts to control the action.
LeBlanc working to try and regain half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Shaw goes for an armbar but LeBlanc turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc throwing strikes but missing.
LeBlanc wants to control from the top but Shaw keeps moving.
LeBlanc slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Shaw controls LeBlanc momentarily but LeBlanc frees himself.
Shaw is controlling LeBlanc's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Shaw dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A big right from LeBlanc misses.
Jack Shaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LeBlanc jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Shaw on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shaw pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shaw defending well as LeBlanc loads up on a big left hand.
Nice body punch from Shaw.
LeBlanc looks to land a right hand but Shaw moved out of range.
Shaw throws a body shot but no joy.
Shaw throws a body shot but no joy.
Shaw misses with a right hand
and LeBlanc counters with a body kick that stops Shaw in his tracks momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some bone on bone action there as LeBlanc checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
LeBlanc misses the jab.
Shaw lands a nice looking body shot.
Shaw feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits LeBlancs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jack Shaw seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shaw throws the left hand but LeBlanc avoids the punch easily.#T1#
LeBlanc throws a head kick that misses.
Shaw misses with an uppercut. LeBlanc saw that one coming.
Shaw scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Shaw wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shaw avoids the body shot from LeBlanc.
Shaw scores with a hook to the body. LeBlanc takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
LeBlanc misses with a kick to the body
and LeBlanc takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
LeBlanc misses with a lunging right hand
and Shaw counters with a nice uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Shaw. Those never looked like landing.
A little feinted left hand from LeBlanc on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shaw lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shaw scores with a crisp jab that stopped LeBlanc in his tracks.
Jack Shaw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shaw drops LeBlanc with a straight right hand, right on the button! Shaw follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Shaw!
An out of breath Jack Shaw thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: GAMMA#645 Gerbert vs Gunnar     
Date:   Jul 01, 2017
#R1#
A clash of legs there as Shaw blocks the low kick.
A nice side step and Shaw releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Shaw connects with a high kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Ivar Lodbrok has been cut.
Lodbrok shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Shaw bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lodbrok's head.
Shaw 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.
Lodbrok avoids the head kick by Shaw.
Lodbrok keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lodbrok feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shaw's calf.
A good leg kick by Lodbrok.
Lodbrok throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shaw throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lodbrok moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shaw tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lodbrok is able to avoid easily.
Lodbrok half committed to a counter leg kick.
Lodbrok throws a leg kick
and Shaw counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lodbrok thinking.
Jack Shaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shaw digs a good body shot into Lodbrok's ribs.#T1#
Shaw throws a lazy uppercut
and Lodbrok counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lodbrok throws a head kick that misses.
Lodbrok moves away from the strike by Shaw.
Lodbrok staying out of range there.
Shaw uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shaw lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Shaw misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shaw dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lodbrok. That did some damage!
Shaw is looking to slow Lodbrok down with leg kicks.
Good work by Shaw as he checks the leg kick.#CL2#
Shaw clinches up against the cage.
Shaw taking a breather.
Lodbrok lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shaw backwards.
Shaw blocks a body shot from Lodbrok. #T2#
Shaw is trying to pull guard but Lodbrok has him pressed against the cage.
Shaw tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shaw is trying to break the clinch but Lodbrok has him pressed against the cage.
Lodbrok lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Shaw.
Shaw misses with a punch to the body.
Lodbrok lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shaw jumps guard but Lodbrok turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ivar Lodbrok has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Shaw.
Shaw lands a shot to the body.
Shaw fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Shaw swings wildly with an uppercut but Lodbrok uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shaw lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shaw.
Shaw has a couple of punches blocked by Lodbrok.
Shaw misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lodbrok stalling in the clinch.
Shaw lands with a right to the head. #T3#
A nice left hand lands by Lodbrok.
Lodbrok trying to land knees to the body.
Shaw jumps guard but Lodbrok turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
I was talking to Lodbrok's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Lodbrok lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shaw backwards.
Lodbrok trying to land knees to the body.
Shaw blocking some punches.
Lodbrok misses with a hook to the ribs.
Come on Lodbrok - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Shaw tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lodbrok just stands there and leans against the cage.
Shaw is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Shaw controlling the action here for a moment.
Lodbrok lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lodbrok lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD2#
Shaw decides to pull guard. #T4#
Shaw is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Shaw had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lodbrok defends it easily.
Lodbrok preventing the sweep.
Lodbrok trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lodbrok controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lodbrok won't allow Shaw to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jack Shaw will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ivar Lodbrok's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Lodbrok avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lodbrok has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shaw finds it's way round the side to connect with Lodbrok's head.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lodbrok.
Lodbrok blocks a jab.
Shaw moves out of range as Lodbrok strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shaw! But no joy.
A head kick misses from Shaw. #CL#
Lodbrok clinches with his opponent.
Lodbrok misses with a body punch.
Shaw fails to pull guard. #TD2#
Shaw successfully pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lodbrok trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shaw wants to hit a switch here but Lodbrok passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Shaw there!
Shaw is desperately trying to improve his position but Lodbrok has a good base and remains in mount.#T1#
Shaw regains half guard.
Lodbrok is taking a breather. Shaw says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Shaw wants to get back to full guard.
Shaw controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lodbrok wants to control but Shaw is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shaw trying to control but Lodbrok postures up.
Lodbrok is taking a breather. Shaw says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lodbrok trying to control from half guard but Shaw is working away.
Shaw is looking for a sweep. Lodbrok is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Shaw trying to hold on to Lodbrok's head to control him but Lodbrok postures up.
Lodbrok is keen to just control but Shaw is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lodbrok 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.
An inside leg kick from Shaw misses.
Shaw throws a lazy head kick
and Lodbrok counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Shaw tests Lodbrok's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Lodbrok takes the fight into the clinch.
Lodbrok tries to land knees in the clinch but Shaw avoids the damage to the body.
Lodbrok wants to stall.
Shaw tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T4#
A right hand to the body from Shaw.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lodbrok.
Lodbrok working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lodbrok lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shaw backwards.
Shaw jumps guard but Lodbrok stands there with Shaw around his waist. Shaw gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ivar Lodbrok has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Shaw.#BC2#
Shaw escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shaw throws the left hand but Lodbrok avoids the punch easily.
Shaw misses with a low kick.
Lodbrok is looking to counter the offense by Shaw and move into the clinch.
Lodbrok ducks under a wild hook from Shaw.
Shaw just misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shaw tries a head kick but it misses.
Good leg kick by Lodbrok there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Shaw throws a shot from downtown. Lodbrok moves away and avoids it.
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 Ivar Lodbrok will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ivar Lodbrok's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Lodbrok is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lodbrok walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shaw connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lodbrok 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 Shaw has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shaw and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Shaw thows a leg kick but Lodbrok checks it
and Lodbrok connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shaw tries a head kick but it misses.
Shaw throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw misses with a body shot.
Shaw lands a jab to Lodbrok's midsection.
Shaw fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lodbrok has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A jab lands there for Shaw.#T1#
Shaw has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lodbrok.
Shaw on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #CL2#
Shaw clinches up with Lodbrok and pushes him back against the cage.
Lodbrok throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shaw blocks it with crossed arms.
Shaw tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shaw avoiding damage as Lodbrok throws knees to the body.
Shaw lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Lodbrok.
Lodbrok crunches a lovely knee into Shaw's ribcage.
Shaw takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lodbrok lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shaw jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lodbrok walks away with a smile on his face. Shaw gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lodbrok wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shaw bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lodbrok's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick lands from Lodbrok.
Shaw misses with a hook
and Shaw takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2##CL2#
Shaw clinches.
Shaw managing to block the knees to the body from Lodbrok.
A bit of stalling here from Lodbrok.
Shaw tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Shaw pulls guard successfully.
Lodbrok preventing the sweep.
Shaw wants to improve his position but instead Lodbrok has moved into half guard.
Lodbrok is thwarting Shaw's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Lodbrok is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lodbrok is thwarting Shaw's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Shaw is refusing to be controlled, as Lodbrok sits in half guard.
Lodbrok content to control rather than advance.
Lodbrok continues to stall.
Shaw is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Shaw trying to control but Lodbrok postures up.
Lodbrok controlling the action here.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Shaw feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lodbrok's calf.
Shaw throws a head kick but Lodbrok moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jack Shaw.
I think Shaw has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jack Shaw!

Jack Shaw seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: GAMMA#642 Shin v McTearson     
Date:   Jun 17, 2017
#R1##CL#
Ericsson clinches.
A short uppercut from Ericsson.
Shaw blocking some punches.
Shaw misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ericsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ericsson tries for a takedown but Shaw manages to get underhooks.
Ericsson misses with a punch to the body.
We've been informed that Shaw 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.
Shaw misses with a punch to the body.
Shaw scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Ericsson.
Ericsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Shaw.
Shaw lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ericsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shaw backwards.
A short right from Shaw.
Ericsson blocks a body shot from Shaw.
Ericsson being controlled against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Shaw.
Ericsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Ericsson working aggressively here.
Shaw misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ericsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ericsson blocks an uppercut.
Shaw lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shaw blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ericsson.
Ericsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shaw backwards.
Shaw lands a shot to the body.
Ericsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shaw misses with a punch on the inside.
Shaw goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shaw lands a nice uppercut.
Shaw lands a nice uppercut.
Shaw working aggressively here.
A bit of stalling here from Shaw.
Shaw fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shaw fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Ericsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ericsson blocking some punches.
Ericsson digs a right hand underneath Shaw's ribcage. Shaw let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shaw misses with a body punch.
Shaw taking a breather.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ericsson.
A shot in the inside from Shaw.
Ericsson pushes Shaw back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shaw blocking some punches.
Ericsson being controlled against the cage.
Ericsson lands with a right to the head.
Ericsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Shaw.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shaw.
Ericsson digs a right hand underneath Shaw's ribcage. Shaw let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T3#
Ericsson just leaning against Shaw, taking a breather.
Ericsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shaw avoiding damage.
Ericsson taking a breather.
Ericsson misses with a body punch.
Shaw misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ericsson controlling the action here for a moment.
A short right from Shaw on the inside.
Shaw blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shaw lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Shaw.
Shaw tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ericsson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shaw misses with a punch on the inside.
Ericsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Shaw. #T4#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Ericsson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ericsson.
Ericsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shaw blocks an uppercut.
Shaw tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shaw.
Shaw taking a breather.
Shaw stalls.
Ericsson looking to stall.
Ericsson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Shaw up against the cage.
Shaw lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jack Shaw will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Nice defenses there by Ericsson.
Ericsson works Shaw's body with a nice hook.
Ericsson throws a sloppy head kick
and Shaw counters with a series of strikes. Ericsson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ericsson cracks Shaw with a good jab.
A clash of legs there as Shaw blocks the low kick.
Ericsson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shaw. That did some damage!
Ericsson misses with a hook
and Shaw counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ericsson.
Ericsson wants to clinch up but Shaw keeps it at a distance.
Ericsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Ericsson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jab, jab by Ericsson - just one landing.
Shaw throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Ericsson counters with a takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Shaw is trying to get back to half guard.
Ericsson lands some shots froms side control.
Ericsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shaw keeps working.
Ericsson in side control, throwing shots but Shaw defends.
Shaw tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ericsson presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #T2#
Shaw keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Shaw regains half guard.
Ericsson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ericsson trying to control the pace.
Shaw is not content to let Ericsson control the position.#T3#
Shaw wants to improve his position but Ericsson is controlling well.
Shaw is positioning himself well to prevent Ericsson advancing to mount.
Shaw is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ericsson 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.
Shaw has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ericsson is working away from the top position though.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ericsson content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shaw doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ericsson tries to score with a low kick but Shaw moves his leg out of the way.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shaw misses with an uppercut. Ericsson saw that one coming.#CL#
Ericsson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ludvig Ericsson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ericsson tests Shaw's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shaw's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ericsson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shaw scrambles back to his feet.
Ericsson goes for a double leg but Shaw avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shaw continues to drive forward.
Ericsson throws the left hand but Shaw avoids the punch easily.
Ericsson connects with a crisp jab.
Ericsson is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Ericsson rushes Shaw and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Shaw lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ericsson is working for takedown but Shaw is calmly controlling the position for now.
Shaw prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ludvig Ericsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Shaw swings wildly with an uppercut but Ericsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Shaw takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Shaw scores with a shot to the side of Ericsson's head.
Ericsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Shaw backwards.
Ericsson stalling in the clinch but Shaw improves position.
Shaw fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shaw is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ericsson goes for a takedown attempt but Shaw pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Shaw thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ericsson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shaw avoids it really well and circles away.
Ericsson backing away here, and Shaw unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
Ericsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shaw manages to avoid it.
Ericsson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A low kick from Ericsson misses
and Shaw counters with a left and a right that stings Ericsson.
Ericsson throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Shaw was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ericsson connects with a crisp jab.
A head kick misses from Ericsson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Ericsson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ericsson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #T3#
Shaw struggling a bit here.
Shaw tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ericsson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shaw gets back to half guard.
Ericsson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ericsson is keen to just control but Shaw is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ericsson winds up and cracks Shaw with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shaw has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ericsson is working away from the top position though.
We've been hearing that Ericsson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Ericsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shaw can do to turn this around?
Ericsson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Shaw is looking to improve his position.
Ericsson wants to control but Shaw is keeping him busy.
Ericsson prevents Shaw from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ericsson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ludvig Ericsson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ericsson 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ludvig Ericsson!

 

Event: GAMMA#637 Volkov v Shin 3     
Date:   May 27, 2017
#R1#
BatzCastelmore throws a jab but it's blocked by Shaw.
BatzCastelmore takes one on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Charles BatzCastelmore has been cut.
BatzCastelmore misses with a wild combination.
Shaw misses with a hook. BatzCastelmore ducked under it nicely.
Shaw cracks a nice hook into BatzCastelmore's ribs.
BatzCastelmore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shaw moves away.
Shaw throws out a counter right but BatzCastelmore avoids it with no problem.
Shaw misses with a hook
and BatzCastelmore counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shaw dips to his left and cracks BatzCastelmore with an uppercut!
We've been informed that Shaw 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.
BatzCastelmore misses with a looping right.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shaw.
A low kick from Shaw misses
and BatzCastelmore counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Shaw swings away with a body shot that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping 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!
Shaw misses with a head kick.
BatzCastelmore misses with an attempted mid kick.
BatzCastelmore takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1#
Some bone on bone action there as BatzCastelmore checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Shaw throws an overhand right that lands on BatzCastelmore's shoulder, as BatzCastelmore tries to avoid the shot.
BatzCastelmore closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
BatzCastelmore tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shaw avoiding damage as BatzCastelmore throws knees to the body.
Shaw prevents a body shot from BatzCastelmore.
BatzCastelmore working aggressively here.
BatzCastelmore lands a knee to the head.
BatzCastelmore misses with a punch to the body.
BatzCastelmore tries to throw a body punch but Shaw avoids it by throwing BatzCastelmore back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for BatzCastelmore.
Shaw misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for BatzCastelmore.
BatzCastelmore leaning against his opponent.
Shaw is trying to force a seperation but BatzCastelmore has the dominant position.#T2##BC2#
Shaw breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice defenses there by BatzCastelmore.
BatzCastelmore looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab lands there for BatzCastelmore.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
BatzCastelmore swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
BatzCastelmore throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shaw makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Shaw ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
BatzCastelmore throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shaw misses with a straight left.
Shaw lands the left hand.
Shaw cracks BatzCastelmore with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jack Shaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shaw moves out of range of the body kick.
BatzCastelmore moves forwards but Shaw connects with a nice, crisp jab.
BatzCastelmore checks the leg kick.
A head kick misses from BatzCastelmore.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shaw. #T3#
Shaw misses with a looping right.
BatzCastelmore walks into a straight right hand from Shaw.
Shaw fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and BatzCastelmore has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shaw jabs at BatzCastelmore's body.
BatzCastelmore misses with a hook. Shaw ducked under it nicely.
BatzCastelmore pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It seemed like Shaw was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shaw looks to throw the jab but BatzCastelmore is out of range.
BatzCastelmore shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shaw misses with a hook.
Shaw misses with a low kick.
BatzCastelmore appears to be looking for a big counter.
BatzCastelmore looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
BatzCastelmore takes a kick to the side of the head.
Shaw bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shaw motions for BatzCastelmore to come forward. Shaw throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
BatzCastelmore throws the kick towards the body but Shaw avoids it.
BatzCastelmore throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Shaw's head.
Shaw tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shaw throws an off balance right hand
enabling BatzCastelmore to counter with a crisp jab.
Shaw tries a head kick but it misses.
BatzCastelmore takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Shaw loads up on a big right hand but BatzCastelmore slips the punch.
BatzCastelmore on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Shaw throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shaw scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
BatzCastelmore throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shaw! But no joy.
BatzCastelmore tries to score with a low kick but Shaw moves his leg out of the way.
BatzCastelmore takes a shot to the body in his stride.
BatzCastelmore scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Shaw dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Charles BatzCastelmore's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Shaw loads up on a big right hand but BatzCastelmore slips the punch.
Shaw fakes a jab and throws a low kick but BatzCastelmore checks it well.
BatzCastelmore is looking to counter punch.
Shaw misses the shot to the body.
BatzCastelmore pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It seemed like Shaw was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shaw throws a quick head kick that skims the top of BatzCastelmore's head.
Shaw is looking to score with low kicks.
BatzCastelmore throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shaw connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shaw throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
BatzCastelmore throws a hook but Shaw avoids it easily.
Shaw appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Shaw pulls out of a head kick attempt.
BatzCastelmore swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shaw takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Shaw throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and BatzCastelmore moves into the clinch.
Shaw scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shaw has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by BatzCastelmore. #T1#
Shaw tries to break free but BatzCastelmore pushes him back against the cage.
BatzCastelmore lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shaw.
Shaw avoiding damage as BatzCastelmore throws knees to the body.
Shaw looking to slow down the pace here.
BatzCastelmore blocking some punches.
Shaw misses with a punch to the body.
Shaw wants to get back to striking at distance but BatzCastelmore won't allow it. #BC2#
Shaw breaks from the clinch.
Shaw moves out of range of the strikes.
BatzCastelmore throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Shaw.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shaw, right into the meat.
Shaw gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
BatzCastelmore looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
BatzCastelmore throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shaw.
Shaw lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
BatzCastelmore throws a lazy body kick
letting Shaw counter with a right hand. #T2#
Shaw throws a head kick that misses.
Shaw misses with a head kick.
BatzCastelmore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shaw.
The fighters circle momentarily. BatzCastelmore darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
BatzCastelmore takes one to the side of the head.
Shaw is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by BatzCastelmore.
BatzCastelmore throws a jab when Shaw was well out of range.
A head kick from Shaw lands but BatzCastelmore takes it in his stride.
BatzCastelmore scores with a jab. Shaw acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #ROC#
Shaw is rocked!
Shaw misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
BatzCastelmore throws a lazy uppercut
and BatzCastelmore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
BatzCastelmore avoids the head kick by Shaw.
Shaw misses with a hook. BatzCastelmore ducked under it nicely.
BatzCastelmore blocks a head kick by Shaw. #T3#
Shaw slips under a jab from BatzCastelmore.
BatzCastelmore throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Shaw lands with a shot to the body.
BatzCastelmore walks into a jab.
Shaw throws a head kick but BatzCastelmore moves out of range.
Shaw avoids a kick to the body.
Shaw pivots, looking for a leg kick but BatzCastelmore is out of range and Shaw settles back down.
Shaw closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Shaw cracks BatzCastelmore with a right hand to the side of the head.
BatzCastelmore tried to score with a low kick but Shaw checks it.
A big right from BatzCastelmore misses.
BatzCastelmore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shaw manages to avoid it.
BatzCastelmore dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
BatzCastelmore avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
BatzCastelmore swings widly with a right hand
enabling Shaw to counter 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!
Shaw steps to the side to avoid the strikes from BatzCastelmore.
Shaw tries a low kick but BatzCastelmore avoids it.
The fighters circle, before BatzCastelmore throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Shaw's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! BatzCastelmore lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Charles BatzCastelmore!
In his post fight interview, Charles BatzCastelmore started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: GAMMA#634 Defoe v Origi     
Date:   May 13, 2017
#R1#
McKenzie on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT2#
It looks like AJ McKenzie has been cut.
Shaw throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McKenzie's head.
Shaw attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shaw paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shaw throws a head kick but McKenzie moves out of range.
Shaw throws a looping overhand right but McKenzie ducks down to avoid it.
Shaw takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL2#
Shaw rushes McKenzie and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from McKenzie fails to land.
Shaw trying to control the position but instead, McKenzie has worked for underhooks and has pushed Shaw into the cage.
McKenzie slows down the pace here.
Shaw misses with a hook from the clinch.
McKenzie lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shaw blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shaw swings wildly with an uppercut but McKenzie uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Shaw.
Shaw is pushing McKenzie up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
I was talking to McKenzie's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Shaw swings wildly with an uppercut but McKenzie uses good head movement to avoid it.
McKenzie has a couple of punches blocked by Shaw.
Shaw slows down the pace here.
McKenzie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shaw tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McKenzie's elbow.
Shaw throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Shaw - that landed with a thud.
A short left from McKenzie.
Shaw wants to stall.
Shaw misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shaw lands with a light punch inside.
Shaw lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
McKenzie blocking some punches.
McKenzie tries a body shot but Shaw blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shaw.
Shaw trying to stall but McKenzie improves his position.
Shaw can't find room to land a body shot as McKenzie controls the action.
McKenzie misses with a body punch.
McKenzie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shaw lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McKenzie.
Good body shot from McKenzie.
McKenzie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McKenzie misses with a hook from the clinch.
McKenzie lands with a right to the head.
Shaw blocking some punches.
Shaw lands a body punch.
Shaw lands with a right to the head.
Shaw misses with the head strike.
McKenzie struggles to land a body shot inside as Shaw controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shaw.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shaw. #T3#
McKenzie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McKenzie lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shaw backwards.
Shaw prevents a body shot from McKenzie.
McKenzie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shaws head.
Shaw stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A nice left hand lands by Shaw.
A hook to the body from Shaw.
McKenzie scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A left hand lands to the body for McKenzie.
Shaw misses with some punches.
McKenzie lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McKenzie swings wildly with an uppercut but Shaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
McKenzie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shaw misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shaw.
McKenzie lands a nice shot to the body.
McKenzie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shaw misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Shaw lands a left hand that snaps the head of McKenzie backwards.
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!
McKenzie lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shaw looks winded!
McKenzie misses with a body punch.
Shaw can't find room to land a body shot as McKenzie controls the action.
Shaw tries to work over McKenzie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shaw misses with a body punch.
McKenzie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McKenzie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from McKenzie.
A short right from McKenzie.
A left hand lands to the body for McKenzie.
McKenzie lands a shoulder strike.
Shaw tries to work over McKenzie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McKenzie lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shaw backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McKenzie.
McKenzie digs a right hand into Shaw's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shaw's gas tank.
McKenzie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McKenzie stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McKenzie scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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 AJ McKenzie will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on AJ McKenzie's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
McKenzie cracks Shaw with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McKenzie scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McKenzie.
McKenzie swats away the attempt to clinch by Shaw.
A quick step to the side and McKenzie tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McKenzie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shaw was well out of range. Poor timing from McKenzie.
McKenzie throws a head kick that misses.
McKenzie lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shaw circles away quickly and effectively.
Shaw looks to land a right hand but McKenzie moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw throws a hook but McKenzie avoids it easily.
McKenzie swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Shaw moves out of range of the strikes.
McKenzie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shaw.
Shaw misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McKenzie. #T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Shaw.
McKenzie lands a jab to Shaw's midsection.
Shaw connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shaw walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shaw looks to score with a jab to the body but McKenzie is just out of range.
McKenzie connects with a single shot there.
McKenzie punishes Shaw's body with a nice straight punch.
McKenzie throws a low kick, looking for Shaw's leg but Shaw calmly moves out of range.
McKenzie cracks a nice hook into Shaw's ribs.
Shaw fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McKenzie has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McKenzie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shaw can do to turn this around?
McKenzie uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shaw has time to react.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shaw looks to throw the jab but McKenzie is out of range.
McKenzie tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shaw is able to avoid easily.#T2#
Shaw throws a shot to the body.
Shaw gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! McKenzie gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). AJ McKenzie!
Our winner, AJ McKenzie, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: GAMMA#629 Defoe v LeBlanc     
Date:   Apr 22, 2017
#R1#
Lodbrok punishes Shaw's body with a nice straight punch.
Shaw throws a jab but it's blocked by Lodbrok.
Lodbrok misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lodbrok ducks right into an uppercut from Shaw.
A big left from Shaw misses.
Lodbrok seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lodbrok tries to clinch but Shaw is having none of it.
Shaw throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lodbrok.
Shaw uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lodbrok.
Lodbrok turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lodbrok throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Shaw counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Shaw coming out on top.
A big left from Shaw misses.
Shaw lunges at Lodbrok with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lodbrok's hand.
Shaw throws a head kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Shaw. Lodbrok does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Lodbrok misses with a wild combination.
Shaw throws a big counter head kick but Lodbrok avoids it with no problem.
Lodbrok slips a jab from Shaw.
Lodbrok appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lodbrok bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shaw on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lodbrok throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shaw scores with a jab to the head.
Shaw misses with a right hand
and Lodbrok counters with a nice body kick.
Lodbrok on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Shaw tries to land a leg kick but Lodbrok saw it coming and moves away.
Lodbrok uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shaw.
Lodbrok swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jack Shaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lodbrok changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shaw 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.#T2#
Lodbrok keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shaw.
Lodbrok throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Shaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shaw throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shaw misses with an uppercut
and Lodbrok makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lodbrok uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shaw.
Shaw on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shaw wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lodbrok dips to his left and cracks Shaw with an uppercut!
Shaw misses with a body shot.
Lodbrok blocks a head kick by Shaw.
Lodbrok looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Lodbrok getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shaw jabs at Lodbrok's body.
Lodbrok slips under a jab from Shaw.#T3#
Lodbrok on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Shaw throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Lodbrok counters by clinching up.
Shaw pushes Lodbrok back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shaw misses with the head strike.
Shaw is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Shaw tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lodbrok's elbow.
Shaw tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lodbrok's elbow.
Shaw misses with a punch on the inside.
Shaw throws a head punch that misses.
Shaw tries to work over Lodbrok's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shaw throws a punch but it's blocked by Lodbrok.
Shaw trying to control the position but instead, Lodbrok has worked for underhooks and has pushed Shaw into the cage.
Shaw tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Shaw lands a shoulder strike.
Lodbrok lands with a left to the head.
Lodbrok blocking some punches.
Shaw misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shaw will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lodbrok up against the cage.
Lodbrok working Shaw over with knees to the body.
Shaw misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lodbrok swings wildly with an uppercut but Shaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Shaw taking a breather.
Shaw is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Shaw seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Lodbrok misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Lodbrok.
A short right from Lodbrok on the inside.
Lodbrok content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jack Shaw will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Lodbrok cracks Shaw with an open hand slap.
Lodbrok is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Shaw misses with a straight left.
Shaw wants to land a leg kick but Lodbrok is out of range.
Shaw misses with an uppercut. Lodbrok saw that one coming.
Lodbrok checks a low kick from Shaw.
Shaw looks to score with a jab to the body but Lodbrok is just out of range.
Lodbrok takes a swing at Shaw's ribcage but misses.
Lodbrok takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice shot lands for Shaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw throws a big shot that misses.
Shaw takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shaw misses with a body shot
and Lodbrok counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Shaw connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
A low kick from Shaw misses
and Lodbrok counters with a nice low kick that buckles Shaw's knee momentarily.
Lodbrok avoids the head kick by Shaw.
Shaw takes a kick to the side of the head.
Shaw motions for Lodbrok to come forward. Shaw throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shaw will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lodbrok thinks about countering with a head kick.
Shaw tries to move into range but Lodbrok moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shaw jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shaw throws a jab but it's blocked by Lodbrok.
Nice jab there from Lodbrok.
Shaw tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lodbrok moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lodbrok's corner calls for a 1-2. Lodbrok obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lodbrok moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shaw 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 Lodbrok has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lodbrok and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A little feinted left hand from Lodbrok on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lodbrok throws out a leg kick but Shaw moves out of range and Lodbrok only half commits.
Shaw dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lodbrok. That did some damage!
Shaw throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shaw connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shaw takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shaw tries to work over Lodbrok's front leg with a kick but Lodbrok checks it.
Lodbrok swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#KD2#
A head kick lands from Shaw that sends Lodbrok to the canvas. Lodbrok tries to scramble back to his feet but Shaw brings him back down into side control. #ROC2#
Lodbrok is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Ivar Lodbrok has been cut.
Shaw has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Lodbrok!
Oh Lodbrok is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shaw controlling his opponent.
Shaw wants to control the pace but Lodbrok is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lodbrok is in all sorts of trouble here.
Shaw avoids the attempt from Lodbrok to control.#T3##SUB2#
Lodbrok defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Shaw.
Lodbrok seems to have got his legs back now.
Lodbrok tries to control the position but Shaw now has his back.
Lodbrok wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Lodbrok defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Lodbrok can't escape the position. #T4#
Lodbrok just trying to survive but Shaw is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Shaw wants to control but Lodbrok manages to buck him off and is now in Shaw's guard! Nice work there by Lodbrok! #SUB2#
Lodbrok got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shaw has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lodbrok has managed to get both his arms back between Shaw's legs - danger averted.
Shaw trying to keep a closed guard but Lodbrok is proving a slippery customer.
Shaw can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lodbrok controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Shaw showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ivar Lodbrok's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Lodbrok fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lodbrok lands a head kick. Shaw smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Shaw fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lodbrok checks it well.
Shaw throws a hook to the side of Lodbrok's head but Lodbrok sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shaw buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jack Shaw seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big right from Shaw misses.
Shaw throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lodbrok fires out a quick counter leg kick but Shaw just manages to avoid it.
Lodbrok slips a straight right by Shaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lodbrok ducks under a wild hook from Shaw.
Lodbrok swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lodbrok throws a head kick that misses.
Lodbrok on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shaw. Shaw obviously looking to wear him down.
A slow jab from Lodbrok misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Shaw on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Lodbrok tries to clinch but Shaw moves out of range.
It seemed like Shaw was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lodbrok connects with a single shot there.
Shaw looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shaw throws a sloppy head kick and Lodbrok moves out of range easily.
Lodbrok went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lodbrok has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shaw finds it's way round the side to connect with Lodbrok's head.
Shaw jabs Lodbrok right on the nose. Lodbrok blinks but takes it well.
Shaw fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lodbrok manages to avoid it.
Shaw swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shaw misses with a low kick as Lodbrok jumps back.
Shaw takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Shaw swings widly with a right hand
and Shaw takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shaw thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Shaw swings for the body but Lodbrok moves out of range.
Lodbrok tried to counter with a leg kick but Shaw avoided it.
Shaw takes one on the button.
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 cross from Shaw lands.
Lodbrok scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shaw doesn't seem bothered though.
Shaw tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lodbrok was well out of range. Poor timing from Shaw.
Lodbrok throws a head kick that misses
and Shaw connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shaw throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lodbrok counters with a stiff right hand.
Lodbrok misses with a head kick.
Lodbrok throws the kick towards the body but Shaw avoids it.
Shaw avoids the body shot from Lodbrok.
Lodbrok throws a sloppy head kick
and Shaw counters with a low kick, right behind Lodbrok 's knee. #T3#
Shaw jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Shaw tries to get set, Lodbrok tries to push him back and clinch up but Shaw manages to avoid the attempt.
Shaw throws a lazy right hand but Lodbrok sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shaw blocks the body kick.
Shaw takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lodbrok throws a leg kick but Shaw sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lodbrok scores with a jab to the head.
Shaw drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Shaw will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shaw throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lodbrok counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lodbrok moves in looking to clinch but Shaw pushes him off.
Lodbrok avoids the body shot from Shaw.
Lodbrok steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shaw.
Lodbrok feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T4#
Lodbrok has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shaw finds it's way round the side to connect with Lodbrok's head.
Shaw fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lodbrok is out of range.
Ivar Lodbrok has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shaw paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shaw throws a jab when Lodbrok was well out of range.
Shaw moves away from the strike by Lodbrok.
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!
Shaw throws a lazy uppercut
and Lodbrok counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lodbrok avoids the head kick by Shaw.
Shaw takes a swing at Lodbrok's ribcage but misses.
Shaw misses with a straight left.
Shaw motions for Lodbrok to come forward. Shaw throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shaw scoring well with a low kick there.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jack Shaw.
I've got Shaw 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jack Shaw!

After winning the bout, Jack Shaw thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: GAMMA#623 Bryant v Rutten     
Date:   Apr 01, 2017
#R1#
Shaw scores with a head kick. Verama tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Verama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shaw.
Shaw misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Verama misses with a straight left.
Verama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Verama lands with an overhand left.
Shaw looks to land a left hand but Verama moved out of range nicely.
Shaw jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Verama looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
An inside leg kick from Verama misses.
Shaw throws a body shot but no joy.
Shaw punishes Verama's body with a nice straight punch.
Shaw defending well as Verama loads up on a big left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Verama paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shaw looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Verama 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.#T1#
Verama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shaw avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Shaw as he connects with a hook.
No joy there for Verama, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shaw tests Verama's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shaw lands a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Shaw. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shaw.
Shaw throws a hook but Verama avoids it easily.
Verama lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Verama avoids the head kick by Shaw.
Shaw lands with a hook. Verama tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Shaw misses with a straight left. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD#
Oooooh!!! Shaw has knocked Verama down with a huge combo! Shaw steps away and waves a wobbly Verama back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Verama is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Hector Verama has been cut.
Jack Shaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Verama gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jack Shaw!
Jack Shaw thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: GAMMA#618 Bryant v Gymer     
Date:   Mar 11, 2017
#R1#
Shaw tries a head kick but it misses.
LeBlanc lands a right hook to the body.
LeBlanc feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shaws jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Shaw goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shaw looking to stall.
Shaw swings away with an uppercut that misses.
LeBlanc blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shaw has a couple of punches blocked by LeBlanc.
LeBlanc has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shaw after a bit of a struggle.
Still in the clinch, LeBlanc scores with a nice short uppercut.
LeBlanc tries to work over Shaw's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
LeBlanc scores with a nice hook to the 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!
LeBlanc throws a head punch that misses.
Shaw prevents a body shot from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shaws head.
LeBlanc lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
LeBlanc working aggressively here. #T1#
LeBlanc misses with a body punch.
Shaw misses with a punch on the inside.
LeBlanc misses with a hook to the ribs.
LeBlanc misses with some punches.
LeBlanc misses with the head strike.
Shaw content to slow the pace in the clinch.
LeBlanc throws an elbow but it misses.
LeBlanc is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shaw is defending well.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shaw.
Shaw lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shaw.
Shaw lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of LeBlanc backwards.
Shaw is trying to stall.
LeBlanc throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, LeBlanc throws an elbow but misses.
LeBlanc struggles to land a body shot inside as Shaw controls his hands.
LeBlanc tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shaw misses with a body punch. #T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Shaw's defenses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Shaw takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Shaw taking a breather.
LeBlanc lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shaw backwards.
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!
Shaw doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
LeBlanc blocks a punch to the side of the head.
LeBlanc tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shaw's elbow.
Shaw tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by LeBlanc.
LeBlanc blocks a body shot from Shaw.
LeBlanc tries a knee to the head but Shaw blocks it.
LeBlanc tries to stall but Shaw uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
LeBlanc has a couple of punches blocked by Shaw.
Shaw swings wildly with an uppercut but LeBlanc uses good head movement to avoid it.
LeBlanc scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
LeBlanc manages to break the clinch. #T3#
LeBlanc throws a low kick, looking for Shaw's leg but Shaw calmly moves out of range.
Shaw flicks out a counter leg kick but LeBlanc steps away.
Shaw drops his hands momentarily and LeBlanc takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jack Shaw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
LeBlanc takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shaw lands with a hook. LeBlanc tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Shaw keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
An inside leg kick lands from LeBlanc. #CL#
LeBlanc has closed the distance and engaged Shaw in a clinch.
Shaw scores with a hook to the body.
Shaw tries a body shot but LeBlanc blocks it.
LeBlanc misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shaw swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shaw misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Shaw.
LeBlanc misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shaw tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
LeBlanc makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shaw avoids a wild elbow strike from LeBlanc.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T4#
LeBlanc works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shaw throws a punch but it's blocked by LeBlanc.
Shaw lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shaw tries a body shot but LeBlanc blocks it.
LeBlanc fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shaw tries to work over LeBlanc's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Shaw can't find room to land a body shot as LeBlanc controls the action.
LeBlanc swings wildly with an uppercut but Shaw uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
LeBlanc has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Shaw regains guard immediately.
Shaw manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. LeBlanc manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Shaw got a little sloppy there for a moment and LeBlanc has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shaw has managed to get both his arms back between LeBlanc's legs - danger averted.
Shaw preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Claude LeBlanc dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Shaw throws a low kick but LeBlanc avoids it.
LeBlanc thumps Shaw with a low kick.
Shaw misses with an uppercut. LeBlanc saw that one coming.
Shaw misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like LeBlanc was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
LeBlanc throws a right and a left that Shaw avoids nicely.
Shaw shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Shaw slips under a jab from LeBlanc.
A slow jab from LeBlanc misses its intended target.
LeBlanc lands a jab to Shaw's midsection.
LeBlanc misses the jab.
Shaw replies with a solid counter kick to the body but LeBlanc blocks it well.
Shaw misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeBlanc thumps Shaw with a low kick.
LeBlanc misses with a few strikes there.
Shaw lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
LeBlanc cracks Shaw with a good jab.#T1#
LeBlanc on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shaw throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
LeBlanc throws a looping overhand right but Shaw ducks down to avoid it.
LeBlanc misses with a shot to the body
and Shaw counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shaw misses with an uppercut.
A head kick by Shaw misses
and LeBlanc counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Shaw throws a right and a left that LeBlanc avoids nicely.
LeBlanc missing with a left hand there. Shaw was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shaw let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
LeBlanc displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Claude LeBlanc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LeBlanc pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
LeBlanc looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shaw scores with a push kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shaw misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from LeBlanc. #CL#
LeBlanc has closed the distance and engaged Shaw in a clinch.
LeBlanc is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shaw is defending well for now.#T2#
LeBlanc swings wildly with an uppercut but Shaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shaw trying to control the position but instead, LeBlanc has worked for underhooks and has pushed Shaw into the cage.
LeBlanc throws a punch but it's blocked by Shaw.
Shaw misses with a punch on the inside.
LeBlanc lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shaw dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
LeBlanc lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
LeBlanc is leaning against Shaw and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
LeBlanc avoiding damage. #BC#
LeBlanc manages to break the clinch.
LeBlanc lands a glancing blow to the side of Shaw's head.
A punch combination from Shaw misses.
LeBlanc is looking to counter with a body kick.
A jab from Shaw does it's job there.
LeBlanc is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shaw can do to turn this around?#T3#
LeBlanc misses the jab.
Shaw throws a poor cross that misses
and LeBlanc connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shaw moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Shaw takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
LeBlanc scores with a body shot.
Jack Shaw is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
LeBlanc uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shaw looks to land a right hand but LeBlanc moved out of range.
LeBlanc lands with a straight right. Shaw didn't see that one coming.
Shaw misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from LeBlanc. Shaw does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shaw fails to land with a series of punches.
LeBlanc lands a glancing blow to the side of Shaw's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LeBlanc throws a series of punches but Shaw avoids them all with ease.
Shaw tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but LeBlanc was well out of range. Poor timing from Shaw.
An attempted straight right counter from LeBlanc misses the target.#T4#
LeBlanc blocks a head kick by Shaw.
LeBlanc looks for the body kick but Shaw saw that one coming.
A jab from Shaw misses.
Shaw moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
LeBlanc connects with an inside leg kick.
Shaw throws a looping overhand right but LeBlanc ducks down to avoid it.
LeBlanc takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shaw walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shaw misses with a hook.
LeBlanc throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shaw ducks under a wild hook from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shaw keeps the fight on the outside.
As LeBlanc backs off Shaw throws a huge counter combo but LeBlanc manages to avoid it all.
LeBlanc pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shaw is out of range and LeBlanc settles back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Claude LeBlanc dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Shaw.
LeBlanc misses with a looping right.
Shaw misses with a double jab
and LeBlanc counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
LeBlanc chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shaw jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
LeBlanc shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
LeBlanc in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as LeBlanc accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
LeBlanc working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeBlanc trying to control but Shaw is working from the bottom.
Shaw looking for a sweep. Not yet Shaw, not yet. #SUB2#
Shaw is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and LeBlanc defends well.#T1#
LeBlanc works over Shaw with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Shaw working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. LeBlanc doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. LeBlanc manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shaw is trying to control the position but LeBlanc postures up.
LeBlanc chips away with some ground and pound.
LeBlanc trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
LeBlanc controlling from the top position. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
LeBlanc throws an elbow that misses. Shaw uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in LeBlanc's guard. Nice move by Shaw!#REVB#
Shaw tries to free his leg and advance position but LeBlanc is retaining full guard.
Shaw stands and throws LeBlanc's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Shaw trying to control the action but LeBlanc is working from the bottom.
LeBlanc prevents Shaw from moving into mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2#
Shaw working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Shaw advances to mount.
Jack Shaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
LeBlanc is looking to improve his position but Shaw isn't that keen on the idea.
Shaw avoids the attempt from LeBlanc to control.
Shaw is trying to take his opponent's back.
Claude LeBlanc is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Shaw jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but LeBlanc manages to avoid the submission attempt.
LeBlanc is looking to regain half guard here but Shaw keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
LeBlanc parries the strikes from Shaw easily there. Shaw is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable LeBlanc to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LeBlanc is looking for a sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jack Shaw.
Well LeBlanc 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Claude LeBlanc!

Claude LeBlanc seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: GAMMA#613 Bryant v Touret     
Date:   Feb 18, 2017
#R1#
Papaioanou lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shaw lands with an overhand left.
Shaw 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.
Shaw moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shaw takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Shaw on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Papaioanou throws a chopping leg kick but Shaw manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Shaw thows a left - swing and a miss!
Papaioanou is looking for a counter combo.
Papaioanou dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Papaioanou misses with a straight right.
Shaw ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Papaioanou moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Papaioanou. Shaw does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lefteris Papaioanou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Papaioanou steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shaw.
Good standup being displayed there by Papaioanou as he connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shaw lands with a hook. Papaioanou tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Shaw slips a jab and a cross from Papaioanou.
Papaioanou walks into a left hand.
Shaw tries a head kick but it misses.
Papaioanou misses with a body shot
and Shaw makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
The fighters circling - Papaioanou throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shaw fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shaw uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Papaioanou.
Shaw steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Papaioanou.
Papaioanou cracks Shaw with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Shaw blocks a jab.
Papaioanou lands the left hand.
Nice takedown defense from Shaw. No joy for Papaioanou on that attempt.
Papaioanou connects with the punch.
Jack Shaw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shaw throws a shot to the body.
Shaw throws out a powerful jab.
Shaw uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Papaioanou has time to react.
A swing and a miss from Papaioanou.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Papaioanou misses with a hook.
Shaw uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Papaioanou pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Papaioanou misses with a double jab
and Shaw counters with a nice uppercut.
Shaw fails to land with a series of punches.
Shaw fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Papaioanou manages to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Papaioanou tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shaw pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shaw just misses with a punch to the body.
Shaw lands an overhand right.
Shaw takes one to the side of the head.
Shaw throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Papaioanou feints a jab promting Shaw to slip. Papaioanou then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Shaw slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Papaioanou throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shaw is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Papaioanou had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A slapping leg kick lands for Papaioanou.
Papaioanou tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shaw was well out of range. Poor timing from Papaioanou.
Shaw tries to land a leg kick but Papaioanou saw it coming and moves away.
Papaioanou misses with a body shot. #T3#
Papaioanou slips under a jab.
Shaw looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shaw slips a jab from Papaioanou.
Papaioanou swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Decent striking displayed by Shaw there.
Papaioanou misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Papaioanou connects with a right hand. Shaw shakes it off.
Papaioanou takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Papaioanou fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shaw manages to avoid it.
Shaw avoids the body shot from Papaioanou.
Papaioanou takes a jab right on the kisser.
Some wild striking there from Papaioanou.
Shaw doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Papaioanou uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T4#
Papaioanou fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shaw throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Papaioanou to counter with a crisp jab.
Shaw misses with a head kick.
Papaioanou half committed to a counter leg kick.
Papaioanou avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Papaioanou swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Papaioanou lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Papaioanou throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Papaioanou uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shaw.
Shaw scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shaw looks to throw the jab but Papaioanou is out of range.
Papaioanou throws a looping overhand right but Shaw ducks down to avoid it.
Papaioanou falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shaw connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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 Lefteris Papaioanou will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Papaioanou misses with a leg kick.
Papaioanou jabs at Shaw's body.
Good shot there by Papaioanou.
Papaioanou just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheers as Papaioanou lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shaw doesn't seem phased though.
A shot to the liver by Shaw. Beautiful body shot.
Papaioanou moves out of range of the strikes.
Shaw takes a swing at Papaioanou's ribcage but misses.
Shaw's jab looks to have found its range, popping Papaioanou under the eye.
A looping hook to the body misses from Papaioanou. Shaw does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papaioanou connects with a jab.
Papaioanou cracks Shaw with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Papaioanou misses with a straight 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!
Papaioanou connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shaw momentarily.
A low kick from Papaioanou misses
and Shaw counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Shaw fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Papaioanou.
Papaioanou misses with an uppercut
and Shaw counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Papaioanou scores with a leg kick.
Papaioanou is looking to chop away at Shaw's legs.
Papaioanou works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Papaioanou walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Papaioanou looks to land a right hand but Shaw moved out of range.
Shaw scores with a crisp jab that stopped Papaioanou in his tracks.
Papaioanou moves away from the strike by Shaw.
Papaioanou misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shaw.
Papaioanou misses with a straight left.
Papaioanou misses with a straight left.
Shaw fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shaw throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shaw tries to land a leg kick but Papaioanou saw it coming and moves away. #T2#
Shaw keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shaw slips a straight right by Papaioanou.
Shaw moves forwards but Papaioanou connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL2#
Shaw pushes Papaioanou up against the cage in a clinch.
Papaioanou misses with some punches. #BC#
Papaioanou manages to break the clinch.
Shaw ducks right into an uppercut from Papaioanou.
Papaioanou swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Papaioanou scoring well with a low kick there.
Papaioanou throws a solid leg kick but Shaw takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Papaioanou.
Shaw lands with a good body shot.
Papaioanou throws a nice outside leg kick.
Papaioanou moves away from the strike by Shaw.
Shaw tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Papaioanou misses with an uppercut.
Papaioanou tries for a takedown but Shaw sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Shaw tries to counter by closing the distance.
Shaw wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shaw scores with a leg kick.
Shaw turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Papaioanou takes one to the chin there.
Shaw uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Papaioanou.
Shaw waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Papaioanou.
Papaioanou just misses with a punch to the body.
Papaioanou misses with a body shot.
Papaioanou stalks Shaw and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Shaw's face. Shaw staggers backwards, shaken.
Shaw clobbers Papaioanou with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Papaioanou loads up on a big right hand but Shaw slips the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shaw checks the leg kick.
Papaioanou scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T4#
Papaioanou takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Papaioanou checks a leg kick.
Papaioanou was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shaw scores with a jab to the head.
Papaioanou throws a right and a left that Shaw avoids nicely. #CL2#
Shaw has managed to clinch.
Shaw taking a breather.
Shaw gets through Papaioanou's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shaw misses with a hook from the clinch.
Papaioanou misses with a punch to the body.
Papaioanou is stalling here.
Shaw throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shaw misses with a hook from the clinch.
Papaioanou misses with a punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Papaioanou as Shaw tries to tie him up.
Shaw tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jack Shaw will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Papaioanou misses with a combination
and Shaw counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Papaioanou bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shaw ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Papaioanou connects with a body shot.
Shaw tries to clinch but Papaioanou is having none of it.
Shaw connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Papaioanou's hands.
Shaw is looking to slow Papaioanou down with leg kicks.
Papaioanou turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Papaioanou lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shaw circles away quickly and effectively.
Papaioanou walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shaw has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Papaioanou misses with a left hand
and Shaw connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Shaw takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Papaioanou shoots for a takedown but Shaw saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Shaw scoring well with a low kick there. #T1#
Shaw throws a leg kick which misses Papaioanou's front leg but catches the back leg as Papaioanou tries to avoid it.
Papaioanou rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shaw counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Papaioanou thinking.
Shaw connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Papaioanou's hands.
Shaw scores with a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shaw.
Shaw moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#ROC2#
Papaioanou is rocked!
Papaioanou throws out a loose jab but Shaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oh Papaioanou is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Papaioanou slips a jab and a cross from Shaw.
As Shaw tries to get set, Papaioanou tries to push him back and clinch up but Shaw manages to avoid the attempt.
Papaioanou seems to have got his legs back now.
Shaw fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Papaioanou manages to avoid it.
Shaw throws a leg kick which misses Papaioanou's front leg but catches the back leg as Papaioanou tries to avoid it.
Shaw bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Papaioanou's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shaw moves out of range of the strikes.
Despite the aggression on Shaw's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Papaioanou looks to score with a jab to the body but Shaw is just out of range.
Papaioanou lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Shaw lands a nice leg kick that just misses Papaioanou's sensitive parts.
Shaw takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice defenses there by Shaw.
Shaw walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Papaioanou checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Shaw lands with a cross.
Papaioanou takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Papaioanou scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shaw takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A good leg kick by Papaioanou.
Shaw misses with a head kick.
Papaioanou dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shaw. That did some damage!
Papaioanou connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Papaioanou pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shaw is out of range and Papaioanou settles back down.
Shaw defending well as Papaioanou loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Papaioanou walks into a left hand.
Shaw lands an overhand right.
Papaioanou throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shaw swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Papaioanou throws the left hand but Shaw avoids the punch easily.
Papaioanou avoids the body shot from Shaw.
Shaw's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Papaioanou throws a jab when Shaw was well out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Papaioanou.
The crowd cheers as Papaioanou lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shaw doesn't seem phased though.
A nice combination there by Shaw.
Papaioanou takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Shaw throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Papaioanou.
Papaioanou thuds his right hand into Shaw's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shaw cracks Papaioanou with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T4#
Papaioanou throws a looping overhand right but Shaw ducks down to avoid it.
Shaw fails with an attempt to clinch.
Papaioanou shoots in for a takedown but Shaw shows good takedown defense.
Papaioanou throws a lazy right hand but Shaw sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shaw lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Papaioanou walks into a left hand.
Shaw misses with a leg kick
enabling Papaioanou to counter with a crisp jab.
Papaioanou misses with a takedown attempt - Shaw sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lefteris Papaioanou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A punch lands to the side of Papaioanou 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shaw tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shaw shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Shaw uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Papaioanou.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Shaw comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shaw 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 28:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jack Shaw!

Jack Shaw seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: GAMMA#607 Lodbrok v Kha     
Date:   Jan 21, 2017
#R1#
Shaw dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tyrell. That did some damage!
Shaw smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tyrell throws the left hand but Shaw avoids the punch easily.
Tyrell throws a shot to the body.
Tyrell tries a head kick but it misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tyrell has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Tyrell avoids the body shot from Shaw.
Shaw has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID267K) in the buildup to the fight.
Tyrell connects with the punch.
Tyrell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good leg kick by Shaw there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tyrell takes a swing at Shaw's ribcage but misses.
Shaw will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tyrell thumps Shaw with a low kick.
Tyrell misses with a wild body shot.
Shaw takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyrell is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tyrell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shaw doesn't seem bothered though.
Shaw throws a low kick but Tyrell moves out of range easily.
Tyrell throws a leg kick
and Shaw counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Tyrell misses with a body shot.
Tyrell misses with a low kick.
Tyrell is looking to clinch but Shaw is avoiding it. #CL#
Shaw closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tyrell swings wildly with an uppercut but Shaw uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Shaw pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shaw lands with a hook. Tyrell tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shaw, as that shot connected.
Tyrell throws a body shot but no joy.
Tyrell paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tyrell lands a head kick!
Tyrell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tyrell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shaw throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shaw swats away the attempt to clinch by Tyrell.
Tyrell looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T2#
Tyrell throws a nice head kick!
Tyrell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tyrell throws a low kick but Shaw moves out of range easily.
Chad Tyrell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Shaw finds it's way through Tyrell's defenses.
Tyrell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tyrell walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shaw takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tyrell tries a head kick but it misses.
Shaw throwing a counter right hand but Tyrell manages to avoid it.
Tyrell just misses with a punch to the body.
Shaw scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tyrell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tyrell connects with an inside leg kick.
Tyrell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tyrell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shaw.
Tyrell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shaw moves away.
A low kick from Tyrell is predictable there
and Shaw counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tyrell is looking to land body kicks.#T3#
Shaw lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheers as Shaw lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tyrell doesn't seem phased though.
Shaw throws a jab when Tyrell was well out of range.
Jack Shaw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tyrell throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Shaw blocks a head kick by Tyrell.
Shaw keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Shaw avoids a kick to the body.
Shaw steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tyrell. That one must have hurt.
Tyrell throws a head kick but Shaw moves out of range.
Shaw tries a head kick but it misses.
Shaw digs a good hook to Tyrell's body.
Shaw jabs Tyrell to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A head kick from Tyrell lands but Shaw takes it in his stride.
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!
Tyrell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shaw looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tyrell lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
A left and a right from Shaw both land. Nice combination.
Shaw scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tyrell doesn't seem bothered though.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tyrell.
Tyrell scores with a hook.
Tyrell misses with a kick to the body.
Tyrell avoids the head kick by Shaw.
Tyrell throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tyrell is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Shaw rather than just go for the knockout.
Tyrell fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shaw has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tyrell looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tyrell misses with a body kick.
Shaw moves out of range of the body kick.
Tyrell tried to score with a low kick but Shaw checks it.
Shaw is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Shaw moves into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tyrell trying to stall but Shaw improves his position. #BC#
Shaw breaks the clinch.
Shaw misses with a body shot.
Tyrell avoids the body shot from Shaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chad Tyrell will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Tyrell scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shaw in his tracks.
Shaw throws a nice head kick!
Tyrell throws a solid leg kick but Shaw takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tyrell.
Shaw on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tyrell. Tyrell obviously looking to wear him down.
Tyrell looks to score with a jab to the body but Shaw is just out of range.
Shaw was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shaw lands with a shot to the body.
Shaw takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Shaw throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tyrell tries a head kick but it misses.
Shaw changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shaw scores with a punch to the head.
Tyrell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shaw thinks about countering with a head kick.
Shaw scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
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!
Shaw waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tyrell.
Tyrell takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tyrell throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shaw counters with a nice leg kick.
Tyrell tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Shaw misses the target.#CL#
Shaw drives through and clinches with Tyrell against the cage. #T1#
A short right from Tyrell.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shaw.
Tyrell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tyrell misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Tyrell.
Tyrell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shaw lands an uppercut.
Tyrell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shaw is defending well for now.
A body shot lands from Tyrell.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tyrell.
Shaw misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tyrell prevents Shaw from breaking the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Tyrell scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tyrell prevents a body shot from Shaw.
Tyrell trying to control the position but instead, Shaw has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tyrell into the cage.
Shaw avoiding damage as Tyrell throws knees to the body. #T2#
Tyrell misses with a hook to the ribs.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tyrell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shaw's elbow.
Shaw blocks a body shot from Tyrell.
Shaw scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tyrell pushes Shaw back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shaw prevents a body shot from Tyrell.
A head punch on the inside from Shaw fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shaw.
Tyrell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tyrell misses with a body punch.
Shaw goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Shaw.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shaw.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shaw.
Shaw lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
Shaw throws a punch but it's blocked by Tyrell.
Tyrell jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shaw walks away with a smile on his face. Tyrell gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Shaw lands a head shot.
Tyrell blocks a head kick by Shaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shaw.
Shaw wants to land a leg kick but Tyrell is out of range.
Tyrell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tyrell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tyrell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shaw manages to avoid it.
Tyrell throws a looping overhand right but Shaw ducks down to avoid it.
Shaw thinks about countering with a head kick.
Shaw scores with a punch to the head.
Shaw throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tyrell misses with a body kick.
Shaw slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tyrell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shaw throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Tyrell looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL#
Tyrell tries to keep at a distance but Shaw has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyrell throws a punch but it's blocked by Shaw.
Shaw has had enough of the clinch but Tyrell keeps him there for the moment.
A short right from Shaw on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Tyrell.
Shaw scores with a shot to the side of Tyrell's head.
Shaw is trying to break free.#BC#
Shaw breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tyrell throws a leg kick but Shaw sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tyrell throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tyrell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shaw was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyrell.
Shaw connects with an inside leg kick.
Tyrell misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shaw lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shaw blocks a head kick by Tyrell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Shaw dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Shaw misses with a body shot.
Tyrell misses the body punch
and Tyrell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tyrell throws a body punch but Shaw moves out of range.
Shaw connects with a body shot.
A combination from Tyrell does no damage.
Shaw ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tyrell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tyrell doesn't manage to clinch there - Shaw circles away.
As Tyrell backs away, Shaw returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tyrell throws a hook but Shaw blocks it.
It looked like Shaw wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shaw lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Shaw circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tyrell throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyrell moves in looking to clinch but Shaw pushes him off.
As Tyrell looks to move away, Shaw throws a big counter combo but Tyrell just gets out of the way.
Tyrell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Shaw misses the target.
Chad Tyrell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab lands there for Shaw.
Tyrell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tyrell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Tyrell lands a nice looking body shot.
Tyrell checks a low kick from Shaw.
Tyrell replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Shaw blocks it well.
Tyrell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tyrell throws a leg kick but Shaw sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shaw scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL#
Shaw rushes Tyrell and presses him up against the cage.
Tyrell jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shaw walks away with a smile on his face. Tyrell gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A head kick misses from Tyrell.
Shaw lands a slapping body shot.
Tyrell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tyrell needs to keep his hands up - Shaw had a free shot at his head there.
Tyrell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tyrell lands a jab to Shaw's midsection.
Tyrell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tyrell throws a body punch but Shaw moves out of range.
Tyrell takes one to the chin there.
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!
Shaw stuns Tyrell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Shaw there.#T2#
Shaw throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tyrell.
Shaw works the jab nicely.
Tyrell blocks a head kick by Shaw.
Shaw scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shaw throws a head kick that misses.
Shaw cracks Tyrell with an open hand slap.
Shaw throws a body punch but Tyrell moves out of range.
Tyrell throws a lazy uppercut
and Tyrell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick by Tyrell misses
enabling Shaw to counter with a crisp jab.
Shaw lands a leg kick that knocks Tyrell off balance momentarily.
Shaw scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tyrell stuns Shaw with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tyrell misses with an uppercut
and Shaw connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tyrell's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shaw lands a high kick!
Tyrell throws an overhand right that lands on Shaw's shoulder, as Shaw tries to avoid the shot.
Tyrell has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tyrell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T3#
Tyrell motions for Shaw to come forward. Tyrell throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tyrell looks for the body kick but Shaw saw that one coming.
Shaw with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shaw with a hook.#CL#
Shaw instigates a clinch. #BC#
Shaw manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Shaw moves into the clinch.#BC#
Shaw breaks from the clinch.
Shaw lands with a right hand.
Shaw checks a leg kick nicely.
Tyrell throws a lazy uppercut
and Shaw counters with an outside leg kick. #CL#
Shaw drives through and clinches with Tyrell against the cage.
Shaw pushes Tyrell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#
Tyrell is rocked!
Shaw lands a nice shot to the body.
Tyrell is still on wobbly legs! Can Shaw finish him?
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!#BC#
Shaw's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shaw closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Tyrell! Shaw dives in looking to finish! Tyrell is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Shaw!
A victorious Jack Shaw thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: GAMMA#604 Gennero v Rokicki     
Date:   Dec 31, 2016
#R1#
Ciprianni tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shaw swivels and escapes.
Shaw misses with a looping left.
Ciprianni thumps Shaw with a low kick.
Ciprianni lands a head kick! #CUT2#
It looks like Jack Shaw has been cut.
Ciprianni has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Shaw.
A punch combination from Shaw misses.
Shaw misses with a series of wild punches.
Jack Shaw 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.
Shaw wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice cross by Shaw.#T1#
Shaw tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ciprianni flicks out a counter leg kick but Shaw steps away.
Ciprianni is looking to clinch. #CL#
Shaw rushes Ciprianni and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shaw.
Shaw lands an uppercut.
Ciprianni misses with a body punch.
Ciprianni throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ciprianni swings wildly with an uppercut but Shaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shaw pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ciprianni misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ciprianni.
Shaw throws a head punch that misses.
Shaw struggles to land a body shot inside as Ciprianni controls his hands.
Ciprianni tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shaw's elbow. #T2#
Ciprianni scores with a shot to the side of Shaw's head.
Ciprianni lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shaw blocks a body shot from Ciprianni.
Ciprianni misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shaw.
Ciprianni looking to stall.
Nice body punch from Ciprianni.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shaw is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ciprianni prevents a body shot from Shaw.
Shaw has a couple of punches blocked by Ciprianni.
Shaw throws a punch but it's blocked by Ciprianni.
Shaw lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ciprianni backwards.
Ciprianni tries to throw a body punch but Shaw avoids it by throwing Ciprianni back against the cage.
Ciprianni doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ciprianni working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shaw misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shaw as Ciprianni tries to tie him up. #T3#
Shaw lands a shoulder strike.
Ciprianni has a couple of punches blocked by Shaw.
Ciprianni lands with a short shot to the head.
Shaw misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shaw throws a punch but it's blocked by Ciprianni.
Ciprianni cracks Shaw with a nice body shot.
Ciprianni tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shaw tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shaw has a couple of punches blocked by Ciprianni.
Shaw blocks a body shot from Ciprianni.
Ciprianni misses with the head strike.
Ciprianni throws a head punch that misses.
Ciprianni misses with some punches.
Ciprianni goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shaw.
Ciprianni prevents a body shot from Shaw.
Shaw misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ciprianni creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Ciprianni prevents a body shot from Shaw.
A nice left hand lands by Shaw.
Shaw misses with a punch on the inside.
Ciprianni lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ciprianni swings wildly with an uppercut but Shaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ciprianni tries to work over Shaw's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ciprianni misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ciprianni just leaning against Shaw, taking a breather.
Ciprianni tries a body shot but Shaw blocks it.
Ciprianni lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shaw backwards.
Ciprianni tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ciprianni wants to stall.
Ciprianni lands a nice uppercut.
Shaw lands an uppercut.
Shaw tries to stall but Ciprianni uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Shaw misses with a punch on the inside.
Shaw lands with a light punch inside.
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 Jack Shaw will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jack Shaw's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Shaw darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Ciprianni counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ciprianni.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ciprianni pushing down on Shaw's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Shaw wants to control but Ciprianni is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ciprianni is working for a kimura but Shaw is defending it quite comfortably.
Shaw tries to roll over but Ciprianni keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ciprianni is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Ciprianni seems to be looking for submissions. #T1##SUB2#
Ciprianni wants to work for an arm triangle but Shaw is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ciprianni wants to pass to mount but Shaw is defending the position.
Shaw trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ciprianni is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Ciprianni is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shaw is just riding it out for now. Ciprianni eventually gives up the hold.
Ciprianni is looking to take a break and control but Shaw is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shaw is pressing down on Ciprianni's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ciprianni stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shaw swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Shaw escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ciprianni gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ciprianni looking to pass the guard.
Ciprianni trying to control but Shaw is working from the bottom.
Ciprianni trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Shaw manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Shaw pushes down on Ciprianni's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Shaw is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ciprianni doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shaw. #T3##SUB2#
Ciprianni looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Shaw pushes past his half guard into mount!
Ciprianni is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Shaw working for a submission but Ciprianni is keeping him at bay.
Shaw wants to control the pace but Ciprianni is squirming around nicely.
Ciprianni can't escape the position. #SUB#
Shaw is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Ciprianni can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #T4#
Shaw can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ciprianni is looking to escape.
Shaw prevents Ciprianni from getting the reversal.
Ciprianni regains half guard.
Shaw is taking a breather. Ciprianni says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Shaw is keen to just control but Ciprianni is a slippery customer.
Ciprianni moves into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Ciprianni is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shaw is aware though and is defending well.
Shaw is pushing down on Ciprianni's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ciprianni is fighting to maintain full guard but Shaw has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ciprianni tries to roll over but Shaw keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Danny Ciprianni will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jack Shaw'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Shaw scores with a jab to the head.
Shaw tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ciprianni doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shaw ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ciprianni moves away.
Shaw looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shaw checks a low kick from Ciprianni.#CL#
Shaw moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ciprianni goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shaw stalling.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shaw.
Ciprianni tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shaw's elbow.
Shaw throws a punch but it's blocked by Ciprianni.
Shaw is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T1#
Ciprianni lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Shaw on the inside.
Ciprianni blocks an uppercut.
Ciprianni tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ciprianni blocking some punches.
A short right from Shaw.
A short right from Ciprianni.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shaw.
Shaw blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Shaw.
Ciprianni is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ciprianni doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ciprianni lands a shoulder strike.
Shaw lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ciprianni backwards.
Shaw lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ciprianni lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shaw backwards. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ciprianni lands with a light punch inside.
Ciprianni working aggressively here.
Ciprianni lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shaw backwards.
A short left from Shaw.
Shaw doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shaw blocking some punches.
Shaw misses with a punch on the inside.
Ciprianni tries to throw a body punch but Shaw avoids it by throwing Ciprianni back against the cage.
Ciprianni scores with a shot to the side of Shaw's head.
Ciprianni can't find room to land a body shot as Shaw controls the action.
Ciprianni misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shaw pushes Ciprianni back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ciprianni throws a punch but it's blocked by Shaw.
Ciprianni takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Ciprianni fails to land.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Shaw slows down the pace here.
Ciprianni lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Ciprianni tries to work over Shaw's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shaw lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ciprianni lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ciprianni working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ciprianni misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ciprianni.
A left hand lands to the body for Shaw.
Shaw misses with some punches.
Ciprianni works on Shaw's body with a couple of short punches.
Ciprianni misses with some punches.
Shaw blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shaw tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Ciprianni on the inside.
Ciprianni lands a nice uppercut.
Ciprianni blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Ciprianni swings wildly with an uppercut but Shaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ciprianni takes a shot to the head.
Shaw blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shaw lands a body punch in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Shaw.
Ciprianni takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ciprianni misses with a punch on the inside.
Ciprianni trying to stall but Shaw improves his position.
Shaw has a couple of punches blocked by Ciprianni.
Ciprianni blocks a body shot from Shaw.
Ciprianni swings wildly with an uppercut but Shaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ciprianni has a couple of punches blocked by Shaw.
Shaw manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Shaw scores with a nice hook 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 Jack Shaw.
I think Shaw 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Shaw!

A victorious Jack Shaw thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Danny Ciprianni spoke after the fight, saying 'I hope my alliance team mate goes all the way to win ITFL!'.

 

Event: GAMMA#596 Torres v Leonidas     
Date:   Nov 26, 2016
#R1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Shaw!
Shaw throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hun lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shaw's sensitive parts.
Shaw keeps Hun at a distance using the push kick.
We've been informed that Shaw 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.
Shaw misses with a looping right.
Shaw checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hun misses with a takedown attempt
and Shaw counters with a head kick. That will keep Hun thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Hun misses with a body shot.
Hun misses with a wild body shot.
Hun takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shaw misses with a hook
and Hun counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shaw moves forwards but Hun connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL2#
Shaw rushes Hun and presses him up against the cage.
A short left from Shaw.
Hun throws a head punch that misses.
Hun misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A bit of stalling here from Shaw. #T1#
Shaw is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hun.
Come on Shaw - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Shaw misses with a punch to the body.
Shaw leaning his opponent against the cage.
Shaw effectively controlling the action here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jack Shaw.
Shaw misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hun cracks Shaw with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
Shaw gets a clinch.
Hun blocking some punches.
Hun blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Hun misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hun lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hun lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hun blocking some punches.
Shaw is stalling here.
Hun blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shaw.
Hun lands a body shot.
Shaw misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shaw swings wildly with an uppercut but Hun uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shaw blocks an uppercut.
Hun swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shaw throws a punch but it's blocked by Hun. #T3#
Nice body punch from Hun - that landed with a thud.
Shaw misses with a punch on the inside.
Hun throws a head punch that misses.
Hun goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shaw holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shaw.
A shot in the inside from Shaw.
Shaw fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Shaw.
Shaw tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shaw fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hun lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hun swings wildly with an uppercut but Shaw uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Shaw tries a body shot but Hun blocks it.
Shaw makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shaw throws a head punch that misses.
Shaw leaning his opponent against the cage.
Shaw is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Shaw blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hun misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hun's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Shaw fails to land.
Shaw lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Shaw dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hun swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shaw struggles to land a body shot inside as Hun controls his hands.
Shaw stalling.
Shaw effectively controlling the action here.
Hun scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hun swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hun can't find room to land a body shot as Shaw controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hun misses with some punches.
Shaw slowing the pace effectively.
Hun misses with the head strike.
Shaw looking to stall.
Shaw fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Shaw blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shaw is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Shaw stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hun throws a head punch that misses.
Hun misses with a body punch.
Shaw trying to stall but Hun improves his position.
A head punch on the inside from Shaw fails to land.
Shaw blocking some punches.
Hun can't find room to land a body shot as Shaw controls the action.
Hun throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shaw.
Shaw blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Hun tries to throw a body punch but Shaw avoids it by throwing Hun back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Shaw.
Hun tries to work over Shaw's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hun misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jack Shaw seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Shaw looking to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shaw.
Shaw'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.
Hun blocking some punches.
Shaw can't find room to land a body shot as Hun controls the action.
Hun tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shaw is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T3#
Shaw blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hun.
A short right from Shaw.
Hun misses with an elbow over the top.
A shot in the inside from Hun.
Hun struggles to land a body shot inside as Shaw controls his hands.
Hun tries to work over Shaw's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shaw controlling the action here for a moment.
Shaw throws a head punch that misses.
Shaw lands a body shot in the clinch. #T4#
Hun misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Hun.
Hun misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hun blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Shaw.
Shaw misses with some punches.
Hun blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hun tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hun misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hun throws a punch but it's blocked by Shaw.
Hun makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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 Attila Hun will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Shaw fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hun looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shaw misses with a lunging right hand
and Hun counters with a head kick.
Hun throws out a leg kick but Shaw moves out of range and Hun only half commits.
Hun takes one to the side of the head.
Shaw tries to clinch up.
Hun throws a leg kick
and Shaw counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shaw looks to land a right hand but Hun moved out of range.
Shaw takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hun misses with a series of wild punches.
Hun doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shaw scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice shot by Shaw.
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!
Shaw attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hun misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Hun throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shaw throws a leg kick
and Hun counters with a stiff right hand.
Hun throws a head kick but Shaw moves out of range. #CL2#
Shaw closes the distance and pushes Hun back into the cage.
Shaw can't find room to land a body shot as Hun controls the action.
Shaw has a couple of punches blocked by Hun.
Shaw tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hun's elbow.
Hun lands a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Hun.
Shaw content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Shaw tries a body shot but Hun blocks it.
Shaw blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Shaw - that landed with a thud.
Shaw doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Shaw goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shaw misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shaw working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shaw working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shaw lands a hook that snaps the head of Hun backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Shaw 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.
Shaw stalls.
Shaw has a couple of punches blocked by Hun.
Hun throws a punch but it's blocked by Shaw.
Hun misses with a body punch.
Shaw lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shaw stalling.
Hun misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Shaw blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hun.
Shaw struggles to land a body shot inside as Hun controls his hands.
Hun swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shaw misses with a punch to the body.
Hun tries a body shot but Shaw blocks it.
Hun lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shaw backwards.
Shaw is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Shaw scores with a shot to the side of Hun's head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Shaw stalling against the cage.
Hun tries to land knees in the clinch but Shaw avoids the damage to the body. #T4#
Hun misses with a body punch.
Hun lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shaw backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Shaw - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Shaw throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shaw.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Shaw stalling the fight.
Shaw receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jack Shaw.
Shaw throws a nice head kick!
Hun fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shaw is out of range.
Shaw looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Shaw comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shaw 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Shaw!

Jack Shaw seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Attila Hun had this to say: '"I'll be back!"'.

 

Event: GAMMA#592 Gage v Cuenca     
Date:   Nov 05, 2016
#R1#
Shaw misses with a low kick.
Shaw misses with a double jab.
Shaw attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Richards swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Shaw follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Shaw misses the jab.
Richards looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice defenses there by Richards.
Shaw keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Shaw appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Shaw ducks under a wild hook from Richards.
Shaw tries to counter by closing the distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Richards. Shaw does a little dance to reset his feet.
Richards has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nice uppercut lands for Richards. That snapped Shaw's head back.
Shaw lands with a nice combination. Richards backs away looking to recover.
Richards throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Richards throws a sloppy head kick and Shaw moves out of range easily.
Shaw misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shaw throws a hook but Richards avoids it easily.
Shaw throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #T1#
Richards connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shaw's hands.
Richards has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Shaw takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shaw ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Richards moves away.
Richards swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Shaw fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Richards manages to avoid it.
Richards connects with an inside leg kick.
We've been informed that Shaw 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.
Shaw checks the leg kick.
Richards misses with an attempted mid kick. #CL2#
Shaw drives through and clinches with Richards against the cage.
Richards has a couple of punches blocked by Shaw.
A left hand lands to the body for Richards.
Shaw swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Richards is working Shaw over against the cage.
Shaw tries to stall but Richards uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Shaw working aggressively here.
Richards lands a left hand. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shaw blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Richards tries a body shot but Shaw blocks it.
Shaw blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Richards fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shaw softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Richards working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Richards misses with the head strike.
Richards has a couple of punches blocked by Shaw.
Shaw is working Richards over against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Shaw.
Richards presses Shaw against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Richards lands an uppercut.
A short right from Shaw on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Richards.
Richards goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Shaw.
Shaw tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Richards scores with a hook to the body.
Richards has a couple of punches blocked by Shaw.
Richards lands with a left to the head.
Shaw effectively controlling the action here.
Shaw blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Richards misses with a hook from the clinch.
Richards misses with the head strike.
Richards goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Shaw.
Richards misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shaw dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Good body shot from Richards.
Richards tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Richards as the two fighters clinch.
Richards struggles to land a body shot inside as Shaw controls his hands. #T4#
Richards struggles to land a body shot inside as Shaw controls his hands.
Shaw has a couple of punches blocked by Richards.
Still in the clinch, Shaw scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Richards - that landed with a thud.
Richards misses with a hook to the ribs.
Richards throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shaws head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shaw tries a body shot but Richards blocks it.
Shaw has a couple of punches blocked by Richards.
A head punch on the inside from Shaw fails to land.
Richards has a couple of punches blocked by Shaw.
A hook to the body from Richards.
Shaw lands a right hand.
Shaw stalling against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shaw.
Richards misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jack Shaw will probably get the nod.
That's time! Richards's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Shaw dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shaw throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Richards blocks a head kick by Shaw.
Some wild striking there from Shaw.
Richards throws a body punch but Shaw moves out of range. #CL#
Richards rushes Shaw and presses him up against the cage.
Richards tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Richards struggles to land a body shot inside as Shaw controls his hands.
Shaw lands a right hand that snaps the head of Richards backwards.
Shaw lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Richards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Richards lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shaw backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Shaw takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short right from Shaw on the inside. #T1#
Richards throws a punch but it's blocked by Shaw.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shaw.
Shaw trying to stall but Richards improves his position.
Richards doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Richards misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shaw tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Richards's elbow.
Richards scores with a shoulder strike.
Richards misses with a hook to the ribs.
Richards tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Richards lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Shaw.
Richards misses with a punch to the body.
The referee calls for Shaw to work.
Shaw is stalling here.
A short body shot lands from Richards as the two fighters clinch.
Shaw is breathing heavily.#T2#
Richards swings wildly with an uppercut but Shaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
Richards lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shaw tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Richards's elbow.
Richards throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shaws head.
Richards works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Richards lands a left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Richards works on Shaw's body with a couple of short punches.
Richards lands a body punch.
Shaw blocks an uppercut.
Shaw blocking some punches.
Richards working aggressively here.
Richards scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Richards scores with a hook to the body.
Shaw misses with the head strike.
Viv Richards has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shaw working aggressively here. #T3#
A shot in the inside from Shaw.
Richards digs a right hand underneath Shaw's ribcage. Shaw let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Richards lands an uppercut.
Shaw blocking some punches.
Shaw blocking some punches.
Richards misses with a hook from the clinch.
Richards doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Richards scores with a shoulder strike.
Richards lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Richards.
Richards doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Richards scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shaw blocks an uppercut.
Richards fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Richards tries to throw a body punch but Shaw avoids it by throwing Richards back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Richards. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shaw fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Richards.
Richards tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Richards misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shaw stalling in the clinch.
Richards scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Richards tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shaw's elbow.
Shaw blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Richards lands a nice uppercut.
Shaw trying to stall but Richards improves his position.
Still in the clinch, Richards scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short left from Shaw.
Richards tries to work over Shaw's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Richards stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shaw makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Richards swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Viv Richards dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Richards throws a quick inside leg kick.
Richards tries to clinch but Shaw moves out of range. #CL#
Richards gets a clinch.
Richards tries a body shot but Shaw blocks it.
Richards lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC#
Shaw is rocked!
Richards lands a big right hand that drops Shaw! The killer instinct kicks in and Richards finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Richards!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Viv Richards!
Viv Richards thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: GAMMA#586 Gage v Richards 2     
Date:   Oct 08, 2016
#R1#
Shaw dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shaw takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tyrell slips a jab and a cross from Shaw.
Shaw slips under a jab.
Tyrell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shaw.
Shaw 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.
Tyrell misses with a wild body shot.
Shaw checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tyrell takes one to the chin there.
Shaw misses the jab.
Tyrell misses with a low kick.
Tyrell connects with an inside leg kick.
Tyrell slips a straight right by Shaw.
Tyrell tries a low kick but Shaw avoids it.
Tyrell lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shaw's sensitive parts.
Shaw connects with a solid leg kick.
Tyrell is looking to slow Shaw down with leg kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shaw checks the leg kick.
A left lands for Shaw.
Shaw uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tyrell.
Shaw throws a sloppy head kick and Tyrell moves out of range easily. #T1#
Tyrell misses with a kick to the body
and Tyrell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shaw takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shaw lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tyrell throws a lazy head kick
and Shaw counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jack Shaw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tyrell tests Shaw's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chad Tyrell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shaw blocks a head kick by Tyrell.
Shaw jabs at Tyrell's body.
Shaw dips to his left and cracks Tyrell with an uppercut!
Shaw bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tyrell's head backwards.
Shaw paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
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!
Shaw throws a big shot that misses.
Tyrell darts in looking for a takedown but Shaw gets double underhooks and turns Tyrell into the cage.
Tyrell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shaw.
Tyrell fails in his attempt to clinch.
A jab from Shaw misses.
Tyrell throws a quick counter kick to the body but Shaw avoids it.
Tyrell tries to clinch there but Shaw circles away.
Tyrell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shaw scores with a shot to the body. #T2#
Tyrell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tyrell stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shaw.
Shaw connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tyrell momentarily.
A shot to the liver by Shaw. Beautiful body shot.#TD#
Tyrell drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tyrell wants to control from the top but Shaw keeps moving.
Shaw controlling Tyrell's posture.
Tyrell throws a strike but Shaw rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tyrell is on top in guard. #REVR#
Shaw manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tyrell manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Tyrell looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Shaw not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Shaw trying to control but Tyrell is working from the bottom.
Shaw pushes down on Tyrell's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tyrell tries to roll over but Shaw keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Shaw is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shaw working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Tyrell's thigh. Tyrell counters though and makes it back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shaw stopping the sweep attempt from Tyrell.
Shaw wants to control from the top but Tyrell keeps moving.
Tyrell looking to control.
Tyrell is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tyrell wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Shaw dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Tyrell checks a low kick from Shaw.
Tyrell with a hook.
Shaw defending well as Tyrell loads up on a big left hand.
Tyrell swings for the body but Shaw moves out of range.
Tyrell connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shaw scores with a jab to the body.
Shaw swinging wildly here.
Shaw misses with a looping right.
Shaw lands a nice hook to Tyrell's body. Tyrell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shaw swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tyrell.
Tyrell fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shaw checks it well.
Tyrell finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Shaw misses with a low kick.
Tyrell appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tyrell delivers a nice body kick.
Tyrell buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shaw throws the left hand but Tyrell avoids the punch easily.
Tyrell throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T1#
Tyrell digs a good body shot into Shaw's ribs.
Shaw drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A good leg kick by Tyrell.
Shaw misses with a straight right.
Shaw tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shaw goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Tyrell fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Shaw misses with a low kick.
Tyrell scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shaw blocks a head kick by Tyrell.
Tyrell lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tyrell looks to score with a jab to the body but Shaw is just out of range.
Tyrell has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shaw misses with a jab to the body
and Tyrell counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Shaw ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tyrell misses with a leg kick. #T2#
Tyrell wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shaw throws an overhand right that lands on Tyrell's shoulder, as Tyrell tries to avoid the shot.
Tyrell shoots in for a takedown but Shaw shows good takedown defense.
Shaw tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tyrell throws a poor cross that misses
and Shaw makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tyrell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shaw moves away.
Tyrell goes for a double leg but Shaw avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shaw continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Tyrell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyrell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tyrell throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tyrell walks into a straight right hand from Shaw.
Tyrell throws a lazy head kick
and Shaw counters with a leg kick.
Tyrell throws a leg kick but Shaw moved away.
Shaw throws out a counter right but Tyrell avoids it with no problem.
Shaw uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tyrell.
Tyrell throws a sloppy head kick and Shaw moves out of range easily.
Shaw fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tyrell manages to avoid it.
Tyrell works the jab nicely.#T3#
Tyrell slips under a jab.
Shaw with a jab.
Tyrell avoids the body shot from Shaw.
Tyrell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shaw manages to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Shaw. Beautiful body shot.
Tyrell throws a jab when Shaw was well out of range.
Shaw with a hook.
Tyrell misses with a body punch
enabling Shaw to counter with a crisp jab.
A punch lands to the side of Tyrell 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tyrell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shaw looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tyrell takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tyrell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shaw.
Tyrell tries to land a leg kick but Shaw saw it coming and moves away.
Tyrell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shaw.
A little feinted left hand from Tyrell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tyrell 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 countering left hand to the body from Shaw misses.
Tyrell throws a head kick but Shaw moves out of range. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick by Tyrell misses
and Shaw counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shaw lands with a good body shot.
Shaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jack Shaw seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shaw lands a body shot.
Tyrell clobbers Shaw with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Shaw tries a head kick but it misses.
Donk. Shaw catches Tyrell right on the button with a cross.
The fighters circling - Shaw throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Decent striking displayed by Shaw there.
Tyrell connects with a nice looking jab.
Tyrell misses with a low kick.
Shaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shaw connects with an inside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Tyrell 's head but he takes it in his stride.#TD#
Tyrell gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Tyrell is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jack Shaw will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Shaw lands with an overhand left.
Tyrell connects with the punch.
Tyrell jabs Shaw to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A jab from Tyrell misses.
Shaw bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tyrell looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Shaw connects with a solid leg kick.
Tyrell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tyrell 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.
Shaw misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyrell connects with a leg kick. Shaw looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Shaw throws a hook but Tyrell avoids it easily.
Tyrell avoids the body shot from Shaw.
Tyrell fails with the takedown
and Shaw counters with a body kick that stops Tyrell in his tracks momentarily.
Shaw connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Shaw is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tyrell.
Shaw paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tyrell buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shaw misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tyrell tries to score with a low kick but Shaw moves his leg out of the way.
Shaw keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tyrell misses the shot to the body.
Shaw scoring well with a low kick there.
Tyrell checks a leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shaw, as that shot connected.
Shaw jabs at Tyrell's body.
An inside leg kick lands from Shaw.
Tyrell checks the leg kick.
Shaw moves out of range of the leg kick from Tyrell.
Shaw takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shaw, as that shot connected. #T2#
Tyrell throws a chopping leg kick but Shaw manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Shaw just misses with a punch to the body.
Shaw scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Shaw circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tyrell wants to clinch up but Shaw keeps it at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shaw. Tyrell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tyrell misses with a low kick.
Shaw's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tyrell throws a leg kick but Shaw checks it.
Tyrell throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shaw counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice body punch from Shaw.
Tyrell throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shaw.
Tyrell will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shaw looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Tyrell throws the kick towards the body but Shaw avoids it.
Tyrell connects with an inside leg kick.
Shaw throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tyrell's head.
Tyrell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shaw sprawls well. Shaw wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tyrell gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Shaw fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tyrell on the side of the head.
Tyrell pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shaw is out of range and Tyrell settles back down.
Shaw lands a nice looking body shot.
Tyrell fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shaw.
Tyrell misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Tyrell.
Shaw throws out a counter right but Tyrell avoids it with no problem.
Shaw sizes up Tyrell with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shaw stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tyrell just misses with a punch to the body.
Tyrell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shaw.
Tyrell throws a poor cross that misses
and Shaw counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A leg kick checked by Shaw.
Chad Tyrell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Tyrell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shaw.
Tyrell closes the distance and clinches up with Shaw, looking for a takedown. Tyrell pushes Shaw against the cage but Shaw circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Tyrell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyrell moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Shaw scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shaw with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tyrell throws a low kick, looking for Shaw's leg but Shaw calmly moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Shaw. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shaw.
Tyrell takes a jab right on the kisser.
Shaw uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tyrell.
Shaw looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shaw wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shaw scores with the left hand. Tyrell knows he should have avoided that one.
Tyrell throws a sloppy head kick and Shaw moves out of range easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shaw checks a leg kick.
Shaw checks a low kick from Tyrell.
Shaw scores with a leg kick.
Tyrell throws a head kick but Shaw moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Shaw comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shaw 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Shaw!

After winning the bout, Jack Shaw thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: GAMMA#581 Beloff v Eerkilaa     
Date:   Sep 10, 2016
#R1#
Lodbrok ducks under a wild hook from Shaw.
Nice defenses there by Lodbrok.
As Shaw tries to get set, Lodbrok tries to push him back and clinch up but Shaw manages to avoid the attempt.
Shaw looks to land a left hand but Lodbrok moved out of range nicely.
Lodbrok wants to land a leg kick but Shaw is out of range.
Shaw on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jack Shaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shaw dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lodbrok tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A countering left hand to the body from Shaw misses.
Lodbrok getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shaw 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.
Shaw tries a head kick but it misses.
Lodbrok is looking to counter punch.
Lodbrok connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Lodbrok does no damage.
Shaw misses with a looping right.
Lodbrok takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#CL#
Lodbrok fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shaw, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lodbrok tries a knee to the head but Shaw blocks it. #T1#
Lodbrok is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shaw is defending well for now.
Lodbrok with a knee to the head.
Lodbrok tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shaw lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shaw effectively controlling the action here.
Lodbrok goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shaw leaning against his opponent.
Lodbrok tries a knee to the head but Shaw blocks it.
Shaw blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lodbrok swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Shaw.
Shaw blocks an uppercut.
Lodbrok works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lodbrok missing with knees to the body.
Shaw misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Shaw's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Shaw takes a swing at Lodbrok's ribcage but misses.
Shaw scores with a punch to the head.
Shaw swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lodbrok connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shaw throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shaw moves out of range as Lodbrok throws a body kick.
Lodbrok is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Shaw throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Shaw misses with a body shot
and Lodbrok counters with a straight right hand.
Lodbrok lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shaw. #CL#
Lodbrok closes the distance and clinches.
Shaw blocking some punches.
Lodbrok using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shaw has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lodbrok looking to throw knees to the head but Shaw is blocking nicely.
Lodbrok scores a nice knee to the body.
Lodbrok unloads a knee to the mid-section. Shaw lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T3#
Shaw has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shaw blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lodbrok throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shaw blocks it with crossed arms.
Lodbrok tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shaw's elbow. #BC2#
Shaw breaks the clinch.
Shaw throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lodbrok tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Shaw manages to circle out of the way.
Shaw uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lodbrok has time to react.
Lodbrok keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lodbrok is looking to counter punch.
Shaw throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Lodbrok counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lodbrok misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shaw.
A slow jab from Shaw misses its intended target.
Shaw takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lodbrok misses with a straight left.
Shaw connects with a solid leg kick. #T4#
Lodbrok looks to throw the jab but Shaw is out of range.
Shaw looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shaw looks to land a combination but Lodbrok avoids it well.
Lodbrok tries to clinch up
letting Shaw counter with a right hand.
Shaw moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lodbrok slips under a jab.
Shaw rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Lodbrok to counter with a crisp jab.
Lodbrok scores with a nice right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lodbrok. Shaw does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shaw throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lodbrok stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lodbrok wants to clinch up but Shaw keeps it at a distance.
Shaw dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lodbrok. That did some damage!
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 Ivar Lodbrok will probably get the nod.
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#
Shaw takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Shaw changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lodbrok takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lodbrok darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shaw throws out a leg kick but Lodbrok moves out of range and Shaw only half commits.
Lodbrok is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Shaw throws out a leg kick but Lodbrok moves out of range and Shaw only half commits.
Shaw throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Lodbrok wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lodbrok misses with a low kick.
Lodbrok misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Shaw there.
Lodbrok 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.
Shaw swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lodbrok looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Lodbrok blocks a head kick by Shaw.
Lodbrok was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shaw fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Shaw thuds a left hand into Lodbrok's body.
Lodbrok misses with a straight right.
Lodbrok blocks a head kick by Shaw.
Lodbrok quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Lodbrok on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shaw. Shaw obviously looking to wear him down.
Shaw misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lodbrok tries to counter by clinching up but Shaw breaks away and moves out of range.
Lodbrok throws a sloppy head kick and Shaw moves out of range easily.
Shaw looks to land a left hand but Lodbrok moved out of range nicely.
Lodbrok throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Lodbrok pushes Shaw up against the cage in a clinch.
Lodbrok with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lodbrok working aggressively here. #BC2#
Shaw pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lodbrok misses with a combination
and Shaw counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Lodbrok throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lodbrok with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shaw to score with a decent uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lodbrok tries to clinch up but Shaw circles away and keeps his distance.
Shaw is looking to slow Lodbrok down with leg kicks.
Shaw takes a swing at Lodbrok's ribcage but misses.
Lodbrok misses with a body shot. #CL#
Lodbrok moves into range and clinches up with Shaw.
Lodbrok stalls.
Lodbrok lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shaw avoiding damage.
Lodbrok misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lodbrok.
Lodbrok tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shaw lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lodbrok misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shaw.
Shaw taking a breather.
Lodbrok crunches a lovely knee into Shaw's ribcage.
Lodbrok with a knee to the head.
Lodbrok taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lodbrok can't find room to land a body shot as Shaw controls the action.
Lodbrok connects with a nasty looking knee right to Shaw's face.
Lodbrok tries to work over Shaw's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lodbrok using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shaw has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shaw throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lodbroks head.
Shaw cracks Lodbrok with a nice body shot.
Shaw throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shaw is trying to force a seperation but Lodbrok has the dominant position.#T4#
A frustrated look appears on Shaw's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Shaw pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shaw swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Lodbrok 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lodbrok walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shaw takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Shaw missing with a left hand there. Lodbrok was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shaw throws a body punch but Lodbrok moves out of range.
Lodbrok cracks Shaw with a good jab.
Lodbrok just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Shaw was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Shaw.
Shaw lands the left hand.
Shaw misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jack Shaw will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Shaw throws a head kick but Lodbrok moves out of range.
Lodbrok blocks a head kick by Shaw.
Lodbrok looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Shaw pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lodbrok checks a low kick from Shaw.
Lodbrok stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shaw.
Shaw throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Lodbrok counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lodbrok.
Shaw tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lodbrok's elbow.
The referee calls for Shaw to work.
Shaw lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lodbrok throws a punch but it's blocked by Shaw.
Lodbrok landing knees to the head.
Shaw swings wildly with an uppercut but Lodbrok uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lodbrok lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Lodbrok tries to land a knee to the head but Shaw blocks with his arms.
Lodbrok lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shaw's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lodbrok lands with a left to the head.
Shaw pushes Lodbrok back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lodbrok lands with a short shot to the head.
Shaw has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shaw is looking to control Lodbrok's arms but Lodbrok gets an underhook and turns him. Now Shaw has his back to the cage.
Shaw stalling in the clinch.
Lodbrok prevents Shaw from breaking the clinch.
Lodbrok effectively controlling the action here.
A right hand to the body from Lodbrok.
Shaw prevents a body shot from Lodbrok.
Lodbrok tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lodbrok misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Lodbrok trying to stall but Shaw improves his position.
Shaw swings wildly with an uppercut but Lodbrok uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lodbrok looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2#
Shaw breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lodbrok walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shaw checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lodbrok smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jack Shaw seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shaw staying out of range there.
Shaw appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Shaw misses its intended target.
Lodbrok pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shaw is out of range and Lodbrok settles back down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lodbrok misses with a hook
and Shaw counters with a thumping low kick.
Shaw tries a head kick but it misses.
Shaw takes a swing at Lodbrok's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Lodbrok ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lodbrok is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Shaw.
Lodbrok avoids the head kick by Shaw.
Nice body punch from Shaw.
Shaw uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lodbrok.
Lodbrok checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lodbrok appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Shaw checks a leg kick nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lodbrok checks a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Shaw.
Lodbrok clobbers Shaw with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lodbrok lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Shaw throws a lazy uppercut
letting Lodbrok counter with a right hand.
Shaw swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Lodbrok misses with a leg kick
and Shaw counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shaw throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Lodbrok holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lodbrok tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knees to the body from Lodbrok.
Ivar Lodbrok has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shaw takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Shaw's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lodbrok tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shaw uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lodbrok.
Shaw lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shaw throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lodbrok counters with a good, hard body kick but Shaw shrugs it off.
Nice jab there from Lodbrok.
Lodbrok throws a push kick but Shaw slaps the foot to one side. #CL#
Lodbrok clinches with his opponent.
Lodbrok missing with knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivar Lodbrok showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lodbrok 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivar Lodbrok!

Ivar Lodbrok was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: GAMMA#576 Beloff v Murphy     
Date:   Aug 13, 2016
#R1#
Shaw scores with a head kick. Siblas tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Siblas misses with a body shot.
Shaw swings for the body but Siblas moves out of range.
Shaw has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Siblas finds it's way round the side to connect with Shaw's head.
Siblas with a nice cross.
Siblas throws a leg kick but Shaw checks it.
Siblas cracks Shaw with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Siblas drops his hands momentarily and Shaw takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Shaw chopping away at his opponent's legs.
An inside leg kick lands from Shaw.
Siblas checks a leg kick nicely.
Siblas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shaw on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shaw fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shaw ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shaw 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.
Siblas throws a hook to the side of Shaw's head but Shaw sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shaw throws a head kick but Siblas moves out of range.
Siblas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Siblas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Siblas fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shaw checks it well.
It seemed like Shaw was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Siblas throws an overhand right that lands on Shaw's shoulder, as Shaw tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Siblas tries to score with a low kick but Shaw moves his leg out of the way.
Siblas misses with a hook.
Shaw ducks right into an uppercut from Siblas.
Shaw connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Siblas momentarily.
Siblas misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Shaw was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from Siblas does it's job there.
Shaw will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shaw misses with an uppercut. Siblas saw that one coming.
Shaw waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Siblas.
Siblas connects with an inside leg kick.
Siblas jabs at Shaw's body.
Shaw throws a jab but it's blocked by Siblas.
Shaw scores with a head kick.
We've been informed that Shaw 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.
Siblas misses with a hook. Shaw ducked under it nicely.
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!
Siblas throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shaw counters with a straight right hand.
Siblas feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shaws jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Siblas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shaw was well out of range. Poor timing from Siblas.
Shaw 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.#T2#
Shaw scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shaw keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Siblas.
Siblas takes a swing at Shaw's ribcage but misses.
Siblas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shaw.
Shaw takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Siblas looks to score with a jab to the body but Shaw is just out of range.
Siblas takes a kick to the side of the head.
Siblas jabs Shaw to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shaw bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Siblas's head.
Siblas takes a swing at Shaw's ribcage but misses.
Siblas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shaw works Siblas's body with a nice hook.
Siblas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shaw moves away.
Siblas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shaw.
Siblas tried to score with a low kick but Shaw checks it.
Siblas tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A cross from Siblas lands.
Shaw jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
A jab from Siblas misses.
A big right from Shaw misses.
Siblas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Siblas throws a body shot but no joy.
Shaw lands with a kick to the ribs.
Shaw misses with the combination.
A little feinted left hand from Siblas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Siblas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Siblas throws a shot from downtown. Shaw moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Shaw misses its intended target.
Siblas bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shaw takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shaw 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.
Siblas misses with a wild body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shaw takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shaw lands a jab to the nose.#T4#
A head kick misses from Shaw.
Siblas loads up on a big right hand but Shaw slips the punch.
Shaw throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shaw connects with a leg kick. Siblas looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Shaw tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shaw tries to land a front kick but Siblas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shaw misses with a straight left.
Shaw closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Siblas misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Shaw counters with a straight right hand.
Siblas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shaw throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Siblas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Siblas throws a leg kick that misses.
Shaw looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shaw bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Siblas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Siblas throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shaw misses with a low kick.
Siblas misses with a body shot
and Shaw counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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 Tony Siblas will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Shaw digs a good body shot into Siblas's ribs.
Siblas throws a jab but it's blocked by Shaw.
Siblas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shaw throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Siblas blocks a head kick by Shaw.
Shaw scores with a nice right hand.
Shaw's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shaw is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Siblas.
An inside leg kick lands from Shaw.
Shaw throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Siblas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A leg kick checked by Siblas.
Shaw missing with a left hand there. Siblas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Siblas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shaw stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Siblas listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shaw tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Siblas cracks Shaw with an open hand slap.
Shaw looks to score with a jab to the body but Siblas is just out of range.
Siblas avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T1#
Shaw takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Siblas just misses with a punch to the body.
Tony Siblas is winning the standup battle so far.
Shaw thuds his right hand into Siblas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Siblas slips under a jab from Shaw.
Siblas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Siblas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shaw throws a jab when Siblas was well out of range.
Siblas drops Shaw with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Shaw! Siblas dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Siblas!
In his post fight interview, Tony Siblas started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 


 

Event: gc103     
Date:   Jun 25, 2016
#R1#
Suleimani uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shaw.
Suleimani takes a swing at Shaw's ribcage but misses.
Shaw tries a head kick but it misses.
Shaw throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shaw throws a right hand that misses
and Suleimani counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Suleimani tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shaw was well out of range. Poor timing from Suleimani.
Shaw walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Suleimani checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Suleimani misses the jab.
Suleimani uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shaw.
Shaw fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick by Shaw misses
and Suleimani counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shaw moves away from the strike by Suleimani.
Suleimani misses with a straight right.
Suleimani has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
Suleimani swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T1#
Suleimani paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A head kick from Suleimani lands but Shaw takes it in his stride.
An inside leg kick from Shaw misses.
Suleimani ducks under a wild hook from Shaw.
Suleimani showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shaw.
Suleimani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shaw moves away.
Shaw walks into a stiff left hand from Suleimani.
Shaw throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shaw stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Suleimani.
Suleimani throws a lazy right hand but Shaw sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shaw thumps Suleimani with a low kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shaw, as that shot connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suleimani swings widly with a right hand
and Shaw counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
A lazy left from Suleimani finds it's target.
Suleimani throws the left hand but Shaw avoids the punch easily.
Shaw misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Suleimani.
Suleimani takes a swing at Shaw's ribcage but misses.
Suleimani lands a jab.
Suleimani tries a head kick but it misses.
Suleimani slips under a jab.
Suleimani throws out a loose jab but Shaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shaw throws a body punch but Suleimani moves out of range.
As Shaw backs away, Suleimani returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Jab by Shaw.
Suleimani swings for the body but Shaw moves out of range.
Suleimani throws the kick towards the body but Shaw avoids it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shaw.
Shaw throws a head kick but Suleimani moves out of range. #T3#
Shaw lands a jab to the nose.
A bone on bone clash there as Suleimani blocks the leg kick.
Shaw ducks under a wild hook from Suleimani.
Shaw tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Suleimani was well out of range. Poor timing from Shaw.
Shaw misses with the combination.
Shaw's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Shaw duly obliges.
Shaw cracks Suleimani with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shaw takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Suleimani misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shaw.
Shaw misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That kick from Shaw tenderised Suleimani's leg. Suleimani is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shaw checks a low kick from Suleimani.#T4#
The fighters circling - Suleimani throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shaw throws a head kick but Suleimani moves out of range.
Suleimani appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Shaw ducks under a wild hook from Suleimani.
Shaw uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suleimani.
Shaw tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Suleimani was well out of range. Poor timing from Shaw.
Suleimani fakes the leg kick and cracks Shaw in the body.
Shaw pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Suleimani was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Suleimani throws a quick inside leg kick.
Suleimani is looking to score with low kicks.
Shaw misses with a leg kick
and Suleimani makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Suleimani misses with a hook. Shaw ducked under it nicely.
Suleimani misses with a head kick.
Shaw swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shaw connects with a high kick.
Good leg kick by Shaw 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 round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jack Shaw will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Nice defenses there by Shaw.
Suleimani lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Suleimani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Suleimani backing away here, and Shaw unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Suleimani scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shaw in his tracks.
Jab from Suleimani.
Suleimani throws a hook but Shaw avoids it easily.
Shaw appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Shaw avoids a kick to the body.
Shaw keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Shaw is looking to land body kicks.
Suleimani swings for the body but Shaw moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw misses with a right hand
and Suleimani counters with a slapping leg kick.
Shaw checks a leg kick nicely.
Qasem Suleimani is winning the standup battle so far.
Suleimani smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shaw 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 Suleimani has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Suleimani and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T1#
Shaw blocks a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Suleimani darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A leg kick checked by Suleimani.
Shaw shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Suleimani is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Suleimani scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shaw throws a jab when Suleimani was well out of range.
It looked like Suleimani wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shaw fails to land with a series of punches.
Suleimani takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shaw moves out of range of the strikes.
Shaw lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Suleimani avoids the body shot from Shaw.
Suleimani moves out of range as Shaw throws a body kick.
Suleimani looks to land a body kick but Shaw moved away.#T2#
Suleimani throws a head kick that misses.
Shaw throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shaw misses with a low kick.
Suleimani was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shaw lands a nice shot to the body.
Shaw throws a nice inside leg kick.
Suleimani throws a leg kick that misses.
Shaw wants to slow Suleimani down by chopping away at his legs.
Shaw lets loose with a powerful body kick. Suleimani will feel that in the morning.
Shaw pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Suleimani tries a head kick but it misses.
Suleimani takes one on the button.
Suleimani lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shaw on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T3#
Shaw will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Suleimani throws a quick counter kick to the body but Shaw avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Shaw.
Shaw misses with a body shot.
Shaw uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suleimani.
Shaw tries a head kick but it misses.
Decent striking displayed by Suleimani there.
Shaw misses with a jab to the body
and Shaw takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Suleimani waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shaw.
Suleimani takes a swing at Shaw's ribcage but misses.
Shaw lands a slapping body shot.
Shaw looks to land a left hand but Suleimani moved out of range nicely.
Suleimani just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Shaw misses. #T4#
Suleimani on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Shaw shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Shaw scoring well with a low kick there.
Shaw moves out of range of the body kick.
Shaw looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Suleimani takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shaw misses with a low kick as Suleimani jumps back.
Suleimani is looking to counter punch.
Shaw moves out of range as Suleimani strikes.
Shaw connects with a good right hand that stumbles Suleimani. Suleimani circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Suleimani takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Suleimani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shaw moves away.
Suleimani throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shaw checks a leg kick.
Shaw swings away with a body shot that misses
and Suleimani counters with a left to the body.
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 Qasem Suleimani will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Shaw lands a slapping body shot.
Shaw swings for the body but Suleimani moves out of range.
Shaw will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shaw catches Suleimani with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Shaw's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shaw lands a head kick!
Shaw throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Suleimani. Shaw does a little dance to reset his feet.
Suleimani ducks under a wild hook from Shaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suleimani throws a quick inside leg kick.
Suleimani keeps Shaw at a distance using the push kick.
Suleimani thuds his right hand into Shaw's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shaw misses with a straight left.
Suleimani lands a really nice looking cross but Shaw seems unphased. #T1#
Shaw connects with a body shot.
Suleimani moves away from the strike by Shaw.
Shaw slips a straight right by Suleimani.
Suleimani keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Shaw. That snapped Suleimani's head back.
Suleimani walks into a straight right hand from Shaw.
Suleimani fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shaw manages to avoid it.
Shaw throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shaw keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Suleimani.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shaw.
Shaw takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shaw throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Suleimani blocks a head kick by Shaw.
Shaw fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Suleimani.
Suleimani lands a jab to the nose.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Suleimani does it's job there.
Suleimani takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Suleimani. Shaw does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shaw lands a leg kick that knocks Suleimani off balance momentarily.
Good standup being displayed there by Shaw as he connects with a hook.
Shaw connects with a jab.
Shaw misses with a lunging right hand
and Suleimani counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shaw takes a swing at Suleimani's ribcage but misses.
Shaw fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Suleimani manages to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Suleimani. #T3#
Suleimani misses with a looping left.
Good leg kick by Shaw there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Shaw swinging wildly here.
Suleimani misses the jab.
Shaw stalks Suleimani and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Suleimani's face. Suleimani staggers backwards, shaken.
Shaw throws a front kick aimed at Suleimani's knee but Suleimani avoids it well.
Shaw thuds his right hand into Suleimani's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shaw is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shaw moves out of range of the strikes.
Suleimani misses with an uppercut.
Shaw walks into a jab.
Shaw lands a really nice looking cross but Suleimani seems unphased. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shaw scores with a jab.
Suleimani loads up on a big right hand but Shaw slips the punch.
Suleimani ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Suleimani feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Shaw throws a jab when Suleimani was well out of range.
Shaw connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Suleimani looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Shaw keeps Suleimani at a distance using the push kick.
Nice straight punches there by Suleimani. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Suleimani.
Suleimani lands a body shot.
Shaw throws a hook but Suleimani avoids it easily.
Shaw lands with a straight right. Suleimani didn't see that one coming.
Suleimani misses with a low kick.
Suleimani takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Shaw takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Shaw really dominated 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#
A cross from Shaw lands.
Shaw slips a jab from Suleimani.
Shaw takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Suleimani checks a low kick from Shaw.
An attempted straight right counter from Suleimani misses the target.
Suleimani misses with a leg kick.
Suleimani jabs Shaw right on the nose. Shaw blinks but takes it well.
Shaw thumps Suleimani with a low kick.
Suleimani scores with a shot to the body.
Shaw avoids the body shot from Suleimani.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suleimani attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shaw will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A head kick by Shaw misses
and Suleimani counters with a straight right hand.
Shaw misses with a body punch
and Suleimani counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Shaw throws a combination that misses
and Suleimani counters with a left to the body.
Shaw is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Suleimani just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab by Suleimani.
Shaw slips under a jab.
Shaw scores with a jab to the head.
Suleimani scores with a nice strike.
Shaw blocks the body kick.
Shaw misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Suleimani.
Shaw fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Suleimani is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Suleimani misses the target.
Suleimani ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Suleimani throws a hook but Shaw blocks it.
Shaw rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Suleimani counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Shaw moves out of range as Suleimani throws a body kick.
Shaw takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suleimani jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Suleimani swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shaw misses with a wild combination.
Shaw scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Suleimani misses with a body shot.
Shaw is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A lazy left from Shaw finds it's target.
Suleimani looks to land a right hand but Shaw moved out of range.
Shaw lands a really nice looking cross but Suleimani seems unphased. #T3#
Suleimani checks the leg kick nicely there.
Suleimani appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Suleimani misses with a left hand
letting Shaw counter with a right hand.
Shaw connects with an inside leg kick.
Shaw tries to move into range but Suleimani moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The fighters circling - Shaw throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Suleimani smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Suleimani is looking to land body kicks.
Suleimani scoring well with a low kick there.
Shaw slips under a jab.
Shaw takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shaw works over Suleimani's head and body with a nice combination.
Nice body kick there by Suleimani.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suleimani misses the shot to the body.
Shaw doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Suleimani misses with a hook #CL2#
and Shaw counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Shaw.
A short right from Suleimani.
Suleimani lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Suleimani fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shaw blocking some punches.
Shaw misses with a punch to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Shaw.
Shaw works on Suleimani's body with a couple of short punches.
Shaw misses with a hook to the ribs.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Suleimani has Shaw pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Qasem Suleimani had his way with Jack Shaw in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Suleimani on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Shaw misses with a head kick.
Suleimani is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Shaw doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Suleimani cracks the inside of Shaw's front leg.
Suleimani lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A head kick from Shaw lands but Suleimani takes it in his stride.
Shaw tries to move into range but Suleimani moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A slow jab from Shaw misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suleimani cracks Shaw with a right hand to the side of the head.
Shaw throws out a loose jab but Suleimani uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shaw pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Suleimani swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Suleimani scores with a nice body kick. #T1#
Shaw tries a head kick but it misses.
Shaw waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Suleimani.
Suleimani throws a lazy right hand but Shaw sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shaw moves out of range as Suleimani throws a body kick.
Shaw swings widly with a right hand
and Suleimani counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Suleimani throws a head kick but Shaw moves out of range.
Shaw steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Suleimani.
Suleimani misses the jab.
Shaw misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Suleimani.
Shaw pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shaw darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A slow jab from Suleimani misses its intended target.
Shaw throws a body punch but Suleimani moves out of range. #T2#
Suleimani misses the shot to the body.
Shaw throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Suleimani takes a swing at Shaw's ribcage but misses.
Suleimani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shaw moves away.
Suleimani thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Suleimani. Shaw does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shaw listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Shaw pivots, looking for a leg kick but Suleimani is out of range and Shaw settles back down.
Shaw lands a head kick. Suleimani smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That kick from Shaw tenderised Suleimani's leg. Suleimani is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shaw looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shaw misses with a hook.#T3#
Suleimani misses with a looping right.
Suleimani throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Shaw looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shaw connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Suleimani misses with a wild body shot.
Shaw looks to land a left hand but Suleimani moved out of range nicely.
Shaw misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Suleimani moves away from the strike by Shaw.
Shaw lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Shaw.
Suleimani throws a lazy uppercut
letting Shaw counter with a right hand.
Suleimani throws a sloppy head kick and Shaw moves out of range easily.
A big left from Shaw misses.
Shaw pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T4#
Shaw misses with a right hand
and Suleimani counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick misses from Shaw.
Shaw throws a big shot that misses.
Shaw moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shaw cracks Suleimani with an open hand slap.
Shaw throws a head kick but Suleimani moves out of range.
Shaw avoids the body shot from Suleimani.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Suleimani, right into the meat.
Nice jab there from Suleimani.
Shaw moves out of range of the body kick from Suleimani.
Suleimani is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shaw.
It seemed like Shaw was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shaw attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shaw misses with a wild body shot.
Suleimani throwing a counter right hand but Shaw manages to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Shaw comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shaw has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 47:49
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 47:48
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Shaw!

Jack Shaw is the new light heavyweight champion!
Jack Shaw thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: gc98     
Date:   May 21, 2016
#R1#
Shaw fails to land with a series of punches.
We've been informed that Shaw 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.
Shaw tries to move into range but Mingo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shaw is looking to slow Mingo down with leg kicks.
Mingo lands a nice shot that snaps Shaw's head back.
Shaw throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mingo's head.
We've been hearing reports that Mingo has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mingo looks to land a right hand but Shaw moved out of range.
Mingo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shaw takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mingo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shaw slips under a jab from Mingo.
Mingo moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromShaw.
Shaw staying out of range there.
Shaw's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Shaw duly obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some bone on bone action there as Mingo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Shaw cracks a nice hook into Mingo's ribs.
Mingo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shaw moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Mingo moves into range and clinches up with Shaw.#T1#
Still in the clinch, Mingo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shaw works on Mingo's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Mingo.
Shaw slows down the pace here.
Mingo takes a shot to the head.
Mingo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Shaw lands a hook that snaps the head of Mingo backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Shaw - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Shaw displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mingo up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mingo.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T2#
A short uppercut from Mingo.
Mingo scores with a shot to the side of Shaw's head.
A short left from Mingo.
Shaw misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mingo can't break the clinch.
Shaw leaning against his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mingo is trying to force a seperation but Shaw has the dominant position.
Mingo lands with a light punch inside.
Mingo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mingo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mingo struggles to land a body shot inside as Shaw controls his hands.
Shaw throws a punch but it's blocked by Mingo.
Mingo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shaw blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shaw is pushing Mingo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T3#
Mingo pushes Shaw back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mingo tries to work over Shaw's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shaw pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mingo misses with a body punch.
Mingo working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Shaw.
Mingo blocks a body shot from Shaw.
Mingo lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Mingo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mingo throws a lazy uppercut
and Shaw counters with a low kick, right behind Mingo 's knee.
Shaw throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shaw misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shaw throws a head kick that half lands. #T4#
Mingo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shaw throws out a counter right but Mingo avoids it with no problem.
Mingo moves in looking to clinch but Shaw pushes him off.
Shaw swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mingo throws a nice looking combination but Shaw bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mingo moves away from the strike by Shaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shaw tries to land a front kick but Mingo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mingo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mingo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mingo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mingo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shaw appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A big right from Shaw misses.
Mingo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shaw paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mingo looks to land a combination but Shaw avoids it well.
Shaw wants to counter the offense by Mingo and move into the clinch position.
Shaw cracks a nice hook into Mingo's ribs.
Mingo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jack Shaw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mingo swinging wildly here.
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 Hughtavious Mingo will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Shaw lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Mingo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mingo dives in and grabs Shaw's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shaw pushes down on Mingo's head and hops out.
Shaw misses with an uppercut.
Shaw misses with a hook. Mingo ducked under it nicely.
Mingo misses with a low kick.
Shaw wants to counter with a clinch but Mingo pushes him away.
Mingo slips under a jab from Shaw.
Shaw ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mingo moves away.
A leg kick checked by Mingo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mingo.#TD#
Mingo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Shaw on his heels. He'll look to pass Shaw's guard now, I'm sure.
Mingo postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Shaw is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mingo defends well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shaw is on top in guard. #REVB##T1#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mingo keeping full guard, as Shaw tries to pass. #SUB#
Mingo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shaw sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mingo's guard.
Shaw wants to pass the guard but Mingo is defending well.
Mingo tries to get to full guard but Shaw has control of the leg. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mingo is working hard here to advance position.
Mingo moves into full guard.
Mingo keeping moving, preventing Shaw from controlling successfully.
Mingo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shaw is one step ahead there.
Mingo keeping moving, preventing Shaw from controlling successfully.
Mingo is looking to sweep but instead, Shaw has passed into half guard.
Shaw is trying to control the action in half guard but Mingo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Shaw is looking for a kimura but Mingo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shaw to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Shaw is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mingo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shaw. #SUB2#
Shaw is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mingo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mingo.
Shaw forces his way into half guard.
Mingo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shaw is working away from the top position though.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Shaw works his way into full mount!
Mingo gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Mingo makes his way to full guard, as Shaw worked for a kimura.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shaw looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Shaw 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. 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##CL#
Mingo clinches up with Shaw and pushes him back against the cage.
Mingo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mingo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mingo misses with some punches.
Shaw is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Shaw struggles to land a body shot inside as Mingo controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Mingo - that landed with a thud.
A shot in the inside from Mingo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shaw.
Shaw prevents a body shot from Mingo.
A body shot lands from Mingo.
Shaw takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Mingo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Mingo fails to land.
Mingo presses Shaw against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shaw tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mingo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mingo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shaw backwards.
Mingo trying to control the position but instead, Shaw has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mingo into the cage.
Shaw lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mingo backwards.
Mingo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Shaw scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Mingo fails to land.
Mingo can't get the takedown.
Mingo stalling.
Shaw tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mingo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shaw is defending well.#T2#
Shaw lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mingo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mingo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Shaw tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shaw pressing his opponent against the cage.
Shaw throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mingos head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shaw misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mingo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shaw backwards.
Mingo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shaw blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shaw creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mingo misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Mingo tries to throw a body punch but Shaw avoids it by throwing Mingo back against the cage.
Mingo is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hughtavious Mingo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mingo throws a punch but it's blocked by Shaw.
Shaw misses with the head strike.
Shaw prevents a body shot from Mingo.
Shaw is trying to maintain a safe position but Mingo gets an underhook and turns Shaw into the cage.
Shaw is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short right from Shaw.
Mingo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shaw pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Shaw throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shaw is struggling to control the position.
Mingo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shaw pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mingo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T4#
Mingo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shaw wants to counter with a clinch but Mingo pushes him away.
Jack Shaw seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mingo scores with a one two! Shaw had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Shaw dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mingo tries to clinch up.
Nice defenses there by Shaw.
Mingo misses with a straight left.
Shaw scoring well with a low kick there.
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!
Shaw fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mingo manages to avoid it.
Shaw plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#ROC2#
Mingo is rocked!
Shaw drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Mingo right on the button. Mingo goes down! Shaw follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Shaw gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Shaw!
Our winner, Jack Shaw, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: gc95     
Date:   Apr 30, 2016
#R1#
A slow jab from Shaw misses its intended target.
Shaw misses the shot to the body.
Shaw throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Demaestri's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Enzo Matias Demaestri has been cut.
Demaestri takes a swing at Shaw's ribcage but misses.
Demaestri fails to land with a series of punches.
Shaw throws a series of punches but Demaestri avoids them all with ease.
Shaw throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shaw connects with a leg kick. Demaestri looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Shaw 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.
Shaw misses with a hook.
Shaw scores with the left hand. Demaestri knows he should have avoided that one.
Demaestri scores with a hook.
Demaestri throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Demaestri showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shaw.
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!
Demaestri throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Shaw counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Shaw blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shaw misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
A short uppercut from Demaestri.
Demaestri lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shaw backwards.
Demaestri tries to throw a body punch but Shaw avoids it by throwing Demaestri back against the cage.
Demaestri tries to break the clinch but Shaw is controlling the position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Demaestri has had enough of the clinch but Shaw keeps him there for the moment.
Shaw keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Demaestri's efforts to push away.
Demaestri throws a punch but it's blocked by Shaw.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shaw.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shaw.
Demaestri dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Shaw misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shaw tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shaw lands with a light punch inside.
Shaw is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T2#
A shot in the inside from Shaw.
A short body shot lands from Shaw as the two fighters clinch.
Shaw swings wildly with an uppercut but Demaestri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Demaestri leaning his opponent against the cage.
Demaestri blocking some punches.
Demaestri taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Demaestri makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Demaestri has a couple of punches blocked by Shaw.
Shaw is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Demaestri is keeping busy.
Shaw lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Demaestri or not.
Demaestri is trying to break the clinch but Shaw is controlling him.#T3#
A bit of stalling here from Shaw.
Shaw has a couple of punches blocked by Demaestri.
A right handed body shot lands from Shaw.
Shaw tries to work over Demaestri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Demaestri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shaw dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Demaestri scores with a nice short uppercut.
Demaestri wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The referee is keeping an eye on Shaw - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Demaestri wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Demaestri lands with a short shot to the head.
Shaw has Demaestri pushed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Demaestri's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Demaestri tries a body shot but Shaw blocks it. #T4#
The referee is keeping an eye on Demaestri - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Demaestri looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Demaestri can't break the clinch.
Demaestri blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Demaestri letting Shaw take a breather here.
Demaestri tries to work over Shaw's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shaw doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Demaestri throws a punch but it's blocked by Shaw.
Demaestri has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Demaestri is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shaw misses with a punch to the body.
Demaestri is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shaw.
Shaw lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Shaw dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Enzo Matias Demaestri's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Demaestri on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shaw tries a head kick but it misses.
Enzo Matias Demaestri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Demaestri doesn't manage to clinch there - Shaw circles away.
Shaw throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shaw misses with a wild body shot.
Demaestri fails with an attempt to clinch.
Demaestri is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Demaestri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shaw was well out of range. Poor timing from Demaestri.
Shaw clobbers Demaestri with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Demaestri fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw throws a leg kick that misses.
Demaestri stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Shaw misses the shot to the body.
Demaestri is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Shaw.
Shaw misses the jab.#CL#
Demaestri clinches with his opponent.
A hook to the body from Demaestri. #T1#
Shaw has a couple of punches blocked by Demaestri.
Shaw stalling against the cage.
Shaw has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC#
Demaestri breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shaw lands a really nice looking cross but Demaestri seems unphased.
Demaestri fails with an attempt to clinch.
Demaestri fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shaw is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Demaestri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shaw was well out of range. Poor timing from Demaestri.
Shaw avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Enzo Matias Demaestri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Demaestri throws a combination that misses
and Shaw counters with a solid body kick.
Shaw connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Demaestri momentarily.
Demaestri thows a left - swing and a miss!
Demaestri waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shaw.
Shaw appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Demaestri walks into a left hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shaw, right into the meat.
Shaw takes a swing at Demaestri's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Demaestri throws a right and a left that Shaw avoids nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No joy there for Demaestri, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shaw raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Demaestri looks to land a combination but Shaw avoids it well.
Demaestri moves out of range of the strikes.
Shaw staying out of range there.
Demaestri fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shaw tries to counter with a clinch but Demaestri shakes him off and moves away.
Demaestri moves in looking to clinch but Shaw pushes him off.
Shaw ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shaw uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Demaestri.
Shaw swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shaw.
Demaestri moves to clinch but Shaw breaks away
and Shaw counters with a nice body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Demaestri checks a leg kick.
Jack Shaw seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Demaestri throws a right and a left that Shaw avoids nicely.
Shaw scoring well with a low kick there. #T3#
Demaestri looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shaw looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shaw throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shaw avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Demaestri scores with a one two! Shaw had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Demaestri closes the distance but Shaw moves to the side
and Shaw counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shaw throws a head kick that misses.
Demaestri stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shaw.
Demaestri walks into a jab.
Shaw paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Demaestri is looking to clinch. #CL#
Demaestri pushes Shaw up against the cage in a clinch.
Shaw prevents a body shot from Demaestri.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shaw stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Shaw lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Demaestri backwards. #T4#
Shaw blocking some punches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Shaw takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Shaw lands a left hand that snaps the head of Demaestri backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Shaw wants to stall.
Demaestri looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Shaw lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good body shot from Demaestri.
A bit of stalling here from Shaw.
A head punch on the inside from Demaestri fails to land.
The referee is keeping an eye on Shaw - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Demaestri has a couple of punches blocked by Shaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Shaw showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Enzo Matias Demaestri's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Shaw lands a head kick!
Demaestri fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Demaestri clinches up against the cage.
Demaestri wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The referee calls for Shaw to work.
Demaestri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Demaestri misses with a punch on the inside.
Shaw lands a right hand that snaps the head of Demaestri backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shaw creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Demaestri is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Demaestri breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shaw throws a head kick that misses.
Shaw throws a head kick that misses.
Demaestri on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Demaestri throws a jab when Shaw was well out of range.#T1#
Demaestri is looking to clinch but Shaw is avoiding it.
Demaestri moves in looking to clinch but Shaw pushes him off.
Demaestri moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Shaw looks to score with a jab to the body but Demaestri is just out of range.
Demaestri swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL#
Demaestri pushes Shaw up against the cage in a clinch.
Shaw presses Demaestri against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Demaestri has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shaw misses with a hook to the ribs.
Demaestri has a couple of punches blocked by Shaw.
Shaw tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Demaestri tries to break free but Shaw pushes him back against the cage.
Shaw trying to stall but Demaestri improves his position.
Shaw is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Demaestri is keeping busy.
Shaw is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shaw as Demaestri tries to tie him up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Enzo Matias Demaestri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Shaw lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Demaestri escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shaw misses with a wild combination.
Shaw throws an overhand right that lands on Demaestri's shoulder, as Demaestri tries to avoid the shot.
Shaw lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Demaestri at a distance.
Shaw throws a low kick but Demaestri avoids it.
Nice straight punches there by Shaw. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shaw.#CL#
Demaestri has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shaw has Demaestri pressed against the cage, preventing Demaestri from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Shaw misses with a hook to the ribs.
Demaestri blocks a body shot from Shaw.
Shaw lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Shaw.
Shaw holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Demaestri tries to circle away but Shaw has him pinned against the cage.
Shaw lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Demaestri swings wildly with an uppercut but Shaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shaw manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Demaestri scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Demaestri breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Demaestri fails to land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Shaw was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Demaestri closes the distance and clinches.
Shaw trying to stall but Demaestri improves his position.
Shaw misses with the head strike. #T4#
Demaestri wants to break the clinch but can't.
Shaw scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shaw controlling the action here for a moment.
Demaestri is trying to force a seperation but Shaw has the dominant position.
Shaw lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shaw displaying some good clinch control by pressing Demaestri up against the cage.
Demaestri dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Shaw lands with a short shot to the head.
Shaw softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shaw lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shaw blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Demaestri misses with the head strike.
Demaestri swings wildly with an uppercut but Shaw uses good head movement to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Shaw comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shaw has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Shaw!

During a confident post fight interview, Jack Shaw thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: gc90     
Date:   Mar 26, 2016
#R1#
Shaw avoids the body shot from Snow.
Snow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shaw was well out of range. Poor timing from Snow.
Snow tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shaw is able to avoid easily.
Shaw lunges at Snow with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Snow's hand.
We've been informed that Shaw 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.
Shaw throws the left hand but Snow avoids the punch easily.
Snow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shaw on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Snow wants to clinch but Shaw slips to the side
and Shaw counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Snow looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Snow is looking to clinch but Shaw is avoiding it.
A nice side step and Shaw releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Snow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shaw moves away.
Snow misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Shaw counter with a right hand.
Snow ducks under a wild hook from Shaw.
Snow throws a body shot but no joy.
Snow falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shaw counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shaw throws a shot from downtown. Snow moves away and avoids it.#T1#
A slapping body kick lands there for Shaw.
Shaw misses the shot to the body.
A low kick from Snow is predictable there
and Shaw connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
It looks like Jon Snow has been cut.
Snow ducks right into an uppercut from Shaw.
A head kick by Snow misses
and Shaw counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shaw throws a hook but Snow blocks it.
Snow misses with a kick to the body.
Snow will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Snow definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Snow throws a lazy head kick
and Shaw counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#
Snow is rocked!
Snow leaves his chin hanging out and Shaw seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Snow crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Shaw!
During a confident post fight interview, Jack Shaw thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

 
 
 
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