Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Range
Date: Dec 16, 2017

#R1#
Rockstar takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A head kick misses from Shaker.
Shaker lands a leg kick that knocks Rockstar off balance momentarily.
Shaker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Good standup being displayed there by Rockstar as he connects with a hook.
Shaker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rockstar takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Shaker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rockstar now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Shaker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rockstar manages to avoid it.
Shaker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rockstar counters with a left to the body.
Shaker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shaker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rockstar.
Shaker changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rockstar lands a head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick by Shaker misses
and Rockstar counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rockstar scores with a nice strike.
Rockstar throws a hook but Shaker blocks it.
Rockstar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shaker can pounce on him.
Shaker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rockstar throws out the jab.
Rockstar lunges at Shaker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shaker's hand.
We've been informed that Rockstar has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T1#
Rockstar gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rockstar with a nice cross.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rockstar.
Shaker throws an off balance right hand
and Rockstar counters with a nice uppercut.
Rockstar might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Shaker jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
No luck for Rockstar with that takedown attempt.
Rockstar throws a big shot that misses.
Shaker throws a leg kick that misses.
Shaker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A jab from Rockstar misses.
The crowd cheers as Rockstar lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shaker doesn't seem phased though.
Shaker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shaker takes a swing at Rockstar's ribcage but misses.
Rockstar swings for the body but Shaker moves out of range. #T2#
Shaker defending well as Rockstar loads up on a big left hand.
Shaker cracks the inside of Rockstar's front leg.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rockstar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shaker throws a push kick but Rockstar slaps the foot to one side.
Rockstar misses with a body shot.
Shaker moves forwards but Rockstar connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Shaker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rockstar is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Shaker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A jab lands there for Rockstar.
Rockstar throws a hook but Shaker avoids it easily.
A head kick by Shaker misses
and Rockstar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shaker slips under a jab.
Shaker feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Shaker fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rockstar sprawls well initially but Shaker persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rockstar is looking to get back to is feet but Shaker passes into side control. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Rockstar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rockstar tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shaker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shaker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rockstar keeps working.
Rockstar tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shaker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shaker working away.
Rockstar regains half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Shaker lands a nice short elbow.
Rockstar is staying active underneath Shaker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rockstar is trying to get back to full guard.
Shaker is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Shaker is looking to take a break and control but Rockstar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shaker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Shaker prevents Rockstar from improving his position.
Shaker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rockstar trying to control but Shaker postures up.
Shaker not doing much here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Rockstar 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.
#R2#
Shaker throws a wild body kick that Rockstar sees coming a mile off.
Rockstar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shaker.
Rockstar with a hook.
Shaker throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rockstar throws the left hand but Shaker avoids the punch easily.
Shaker attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rockstar throws a right hand that misses
and Shaker makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rockstar is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rockstar scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shaker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shaker throws a leg kick but Rockstar sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockstar staying out of range there.
A jab lands there for Rockstar.
Shaker throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Rockstar counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shaker looking for a sweep. Not yet Shaker, not yet.
Rockstar sitting in guard here, content to control.
Luke Rockstar has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Shaker holds on and takes a little breather.
Rockstar throwing strikes from guard but Shaker blocks nicely.
Shaker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rockstar is looking to work some ground and pound but Shaker has wrist control.
Rockstar throwing strikes from guard but Shaker blocks nicely.
Shaker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rockstar trying to control but Shaker is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shaker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rockstar keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Rockstar misses the target.
Rockstar connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shaker throws a leg kick but Rockstar checks it.
Shaker connects with a looping right hand.
Shaker ducks under a wild hook from Rockstar.
Shaker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shaker looks to land a body kick but Rockstar moved away.
Shaker lands a glancing blow to the side of Rockstar's head.
An inside leg kick from Shaker misses.
Rockstar has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Shaker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rockstar lands a nice looking body shot.
Shaker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rockstar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A lazy body kick from Shaker
and Rockstar counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Shaker throws a head kick that misses.
Rockstar throws a hook but Shaker avoids it easily.
Rockstar clobbers Shaker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rockstar digs a good body shot into Shaker's ribs.
Shaker throws a head kick that misses
and Rockstar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shaker misses with a takedown attempt - Rockstar sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shaker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shaker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shaker connects with a solid leg kick.
Rockstar cracks Shaker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A jab from Rockstar does it's job there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rockstar looks to land a left hand but Shaker moved out of range nicely.
Rockstar takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A jab from Rockstar misses. #T4#
Rockstar tests Shaker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shaker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A telegraphed right hand from Rockstar misses the target.
Shaker looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Shaker feints and then cracks Rockstar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rockstar down.
Shaker pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rockstar is out of range and Shaker settles back down.
Shaker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shaker swats away the attempt to clinch by Rockstar.
Rockstar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rockstar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shaker throws a lazy body kick
and Rockstar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shaker throws a solid leg kick but Rockstar takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shaker.
Rockstar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shaker slips under a jab from Rockstar.
Shaker feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Rockstar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shaker.
Shaker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It seemed like Rockstar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Rockstar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Shaker throws the left hand but Rockstar avoids the punch easily.
Rockstar moves out of range of the body kick from Shaker.
Rockstar throws out a counter right but Shaker avoids it with no problem.
The fighters circling - Rockstar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Luke Rockstar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rockstar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rockstar misses with a lunging right hand
and Shaker counters with a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Shaker is predictable there
and Shaker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shaker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rockstar lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shaker thuds his right hand into Rockstar's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rockstar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shaker.
Shaker looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rockstar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockstar checks the leg kick.
Rockstar throws out a powerful jab.
A head kick misses from Shaker.
Shaker moves out of range of the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rockstar misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Shaker to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Rockstar on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Shaker takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rockstar misses with a looping right.
An inside leg kick from Shaker misses.
Shaker tries to land a front kick but Rockstar steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shaker misses the shot to the body.
Rockstar throws a hook to the side of Shaker's head but Shaker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rockstar misses with a hook. Shaker ducked under it nicely.
Shaker throws a leg kick but Rockstar checks it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Shaker. Rockstar shrugs it off though.
Rockstar swings for the body but Shaker moves out of range.
Shaker tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rockstar is able to avoid easily.
Rockstar swings widly with a right hand
and Shaker makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Shaker misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Shaker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shaker throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #TD#
Shaker looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shaker stopping the sweep attempt from Rockstar.
Rockstar keeping moving, preventing Shaker from controlling successfully.
Shaker postures up. #SUB2#
Rockstar working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Shaker has passed into half guard! #T3#
Rockstar trying to hold on to Shaker's head to control him but Shaker postures up.
Rockstar tries to get to full guard but Shaker has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rockstar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shaker trying to control the action but Rockstar is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A jab from Rockstar misses.
Shaker misses with a hook.
Shaker cracks the inside of Rockstar's front leg.
Shaker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rockstar misses with an uppercut. Shaker saw that one coming.#TD#
Rockstar gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Shaker is stalling in the full guard.
Shaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockstar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shaker scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arman Shaker clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Rockstar scores with a jab.
Rockstar checks a leg kick nicely.
Rockstar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shaker throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
Rockstar tries to sprawl but Shaker drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Shaker lands strikes from half guard.
Rockstar is looking for a sweep. Shaker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shaker content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rockstar manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T1#
Rockstar wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Rockstar looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Shaker has picked Rockstar up and slammed him! Rockstar can't keep hold of the triangle and Shaker manages to pass to side control!
Shaker working away.
Rockstar tries to buck Shaker off but Shaker is having none of it.
Shaker slows the pace down.
Rockstar is trying to improve his position.
Shaker trying to control the position but Rockstar is working away.
Rockstar is trying to control Shaker's posture but Shaker avoids it. #T2#
Shaker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rockstar keeps working.
Rockstar is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Rockstar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Shaker shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rockstar manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T3#
Shaker is fighting to break Rockstar's control of his arms but Rockstar is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Shaker's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Shaker stops Rockstar from standing up.
Rockstar is pulling down on Shaker's head. It's preventing any offense from Shaker, at least for the moment.
Shaker looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Rockstar working for submissions but it's allowed Shaker to get to half guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rockstar is looking to control Shaker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rockstar avoid being mounted?
Rockstar tries to roll over but Shaker keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rockstar makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rockstar.
Rockstar trying to keep a closed guard but Shaker is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arman Shaker had his way with Luke Rockstar in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
A big right from Rockstar misses.
Shaker throws a head kick that misses
and Rockstar counters with a straight right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shaker.
A jab from Rockstar finds it's way through Shaker's defenses.
Shaker throws a front kick aimed at Rockstar's knee but Rockstar avoids it well.
Shaker swats away the attempt to clinch by Rockstar.
Rockstar digs a good body shot into Shaker's ribs.
Shaker misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rockstar momentarily.
Rockstar lands a head shot.
Shaker slips a straight right by Rockstar.
Rockstar blocks a low kick nicely.
Rockstar moves out of range as Shaker strikes.#T1#
Rockstar lands a nice hook to Shaker's body. Shaker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shaker ducks under a wild hook from Rockstar.
Shaker defending well as Rockstar loads up on a big left hand.
Rockstar misses with a right hand #TD#
and Shaker counters with a takedown into side control.
Shaker taking a break here but Rockstar is having none of it and regains half guard.
Rockstar trying to hold on to Shaker's head to control him but Shaker postures up.
Rockstar tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Shaker has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #T2#
Shaker lands with some strikes.
Rockstar tries to reverse the position but Shaker maintains control.
Rockstar is still trying to improve position.
Shaker content just to control the position here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rockstar can't escape the position. #T3#
Rockstar in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Rockstar is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rockstar keeps trying to improve his position.
Shaker controlling from the full mount.
Rockstar wants to control but Shaker is having none of it.#T4#
Rockstar holds on for dear life, controlling Shaker's posture momentarily.
Rockstar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shaker looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Rockstar can't escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rockstar gets back to half guard.

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 Arman Shaker.
I think Shaker has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 48:47
Judge William Gold scores the fight 48:47
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arman Shaker!
Arman Shaker is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath Arman Shaker thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Over Time
Date: Nov 24, 2017

#R1#
Shaker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#TD#
Shaker closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rockstar to the mat! Rockstar manages to get full guard.
Rockstar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockstar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shaker passes Rockstar's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rockstar is looking to get back to full guard here but Shaker has managed to pass to side control instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Rockstar manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T1#
Rockstar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Shaker is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Shaker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Shaker lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Rockstar looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Shaker pushes past his half guard into mount!
Rockstar is looking to get to half guard.
Shaker controlling from the full mount. #T2#
Poor strikes thrown by Shaker there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Rockstar can't escape the position.
Shaker can't control as he wanted to and Rockstar manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Shaker prevents Rockstar from standing back up.
Rockstar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shaker controlling the action here.#T3##SUB2#
Rockstar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shaker pulls his head out easily.
Rockstar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shaker is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rockstar wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Shaker lands a head kick. Rockstar smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#
It looks like Luke Rockstar has been cut.
Rockstar's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Shaker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rockstar scrambles back to his feet.#T4#
A big right from Rockstar misses.
Shaker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rockstar.
Shaker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rockstar moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice defenses there by Rockstar.
Rockstar feints a counter leg kick.
Shaker fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rockstar is out of range. #TD#
Shaker looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rockstar!
Rockstar bucks up and tries to throw Shaker off but instead Shaker has got his back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shaker trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Rockstar doesn't escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shaker tries to get the hooks in deep but Rockstar pushed the leg off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arman Shaker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luke Rockstar's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Shaker scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rockstar loads up on a big right hand but Shaker slips the punch.
Shaker scores with a leg kick.
Rockstar misses with the body kick
and Shaker counters with an inside leg kick.
Rockstar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shaker was well out of range. Poor timing from Rockstar.
Shaker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shaker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rockstar.
Rockstar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rockstar connects with a nice looking jab.
Shaker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rockstar motions for Shaker to come forward. Rockstar throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shaker cracks the inside of Rockstar's front leg.
Shaker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rockstar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shaker smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shaker walks into a straight right hand from Rockstar.
Rockstar goes for a double leg but Shaker avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shaker continues to drive forward.
Rockstar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shaker.
Rockstar throws the left hand but Shaker avoids the punch easily.#T1##TD#
Rockstar gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Shaker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Shaker trying to move into half guard but instead Rockstar has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Shaker is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Shaker looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Shaker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
Shaker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rockstar is looking to improve his position.
Shaker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rockstar's head.
Still in half guard, Shaker seems content to control.
Shaker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rockstar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rockstar wants to sweep but Shaker has passed to side control!#T3#
You can see the frustration on Rockstar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rockstar manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rockstar controlling the pace.
Shaker is trying to get back to full guard.
Shaker holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Shaker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rockstar is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Shaker is refusing to be controlled, as Rockstar sits in half guard.
Shaker gets full guard.
Rockstar working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Shaker's head.
Rockstar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shaker is keeping the position for now.
Rockstar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Shaker 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.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arman Shaker dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Luke Rockstar's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Rockstar throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Shaker moves out of range as Rockstar throws a body kick.
Rockstar connects with a nice looking jab.
Rockstar shoots and misses
and Shaker counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice defenses there by Shaker.
Rockstar misses with a body kick.
Shaker ducks under a wild hook from Rockstar.
Shaker throws a big counter combination but Rockstar scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD#
Shaker feints and as Rockstar raises his hands in defense, Shaker changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rockstar trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockstar is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T1##SUB2#
Shaker sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Rockstar doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Shaker paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Rockstar - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Luke Rockstar!
Luke Rockstar is the new middleweight champion!
Luke Rockstar decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: FSF 13: Life
Date: Oct 15, 2017

#R1#
Shaker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Black momentarily.
Shaker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Black. That did some damage!
Black fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Good leg kick by Shaker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A jab from Shaker misses.
Black dives in for a single leg takedown but Shaker sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Shaker has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Coffee Shop in the buildup to the fight.
Shaker throws a sloppy head kick and Black moves out of range easily.
Shaker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Black.
Shaker tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaker slips a straight right by Black.
Black shoots in for a double leg but Shaker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Arman Shaker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Walter Black.
Shaker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shaker scores with a jab.
Shaker chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T1#
Shaker misses the jab.
Black with the counter takedown but Shaker avoids it easily.
Black shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shaker pinned against the cage. Shaker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shaker misses with a head kick.
Black is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Black lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Shaker throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Black on the side of the head.
A cross from Black lands.
Shaker misses with a straight left.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Shaker - that will leave a mark!
Black misses with an uppercut. Shaker saw that one coming.
Shaker lands a nice looking kick to the body. Black takes a step back to recover.
Shaker throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T2#
Black throws an off balance right hand
letting Shaker counter with a right hand.
We've been informed that Black 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shaker lands a jab to Black's midsection.
Shaker scores with a leg kick.
Black throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shaker counters with a straight right hand.
Black keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shaker.
Good leg kick by Shaker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Black misses with a wild combination.
Shaker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shaker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Black with a poor takedown
enabling Shaker to counter with a crisp jab.
Shaker cracks the inside of Black's front leg.
Black stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shaker.
Shaker lands a nice looking kick to the body. Black takes a step back to recover. #T3#
Black checks a low kick from Shaker.
Black lands with a straight right. Shaker didn't see that one coming.
Black's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shaker throws a low kick but Black moves out of range easily.
Shaker thumps Black with a low kick.
A punch combination from Black misses. #TD#
Shaker looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Shaker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Shaker wants to free his trapped foot but Black is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
Black wants to control but Shaker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Shaker is controlling the pace.
Black is trying to get back to full guard.
Shaker performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arman Shaker 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#
Shaker looks for the body kick but Black saw that one coming. #TD#
Shaker scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Shaker wants to pass to mount but Black is defending the position.
Still in half guard, Shaker seems content to control.
Black is not content to let Shaker control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaker looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Shaker is thwarting Black's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Black is looking for a sweep. Shaker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Black looks to throw the jab but Shaker is out of range.
Shaker tries a head kick but it misses.
Arman Shaker is winning the standup battle so far.
Shaker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Black has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shaker misses with a head kick.
Walter Black is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Black throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shaker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shaker keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Shaker throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shaker throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Black dives in for a single leg takedown but Shaker sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T2#
Black sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Shaker throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Black on the side of the head.
Shaker lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shaker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Black has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Shaker.
Black throws a hook but Shaker avoids it easily.
Arman Shaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Black takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Black is defended easily by Shaker.
Black is breathing heavily.
Black misses with a hook. Shaker ducked under it nicely.
Black moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Shaker lands a high kick! #CUT#
It looks like Walter Black has been cut.
Shaker scores with a nice body kick. #T3#
Shaker lands with a right hand.
Black on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shaker connects with the punch.
Shaker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shaker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shaker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Black checks it well.
Shaker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Black.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shaker.
Shaker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Black can do to turn this around?
Shaker throws a front kick aimed at Black's knee but Black avoids it well.
Black throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shaker changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Black is defended easily by Shaker.
Arman Shaker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Walter Black.#T4#
Shaker lands with a kick to the ribs.
Shaker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shaker wants it to stay on the feet.
Shaker scoring well with a low kick there.
Black shoots in for a takedown but Shaker shows good takedown defense.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shaker.
Shaker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Black has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Black looks to land a right hand but Shaker moved out of range.
Shaker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Black checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Black takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Black throws a series of punches but Shaker avoids them all with ease.
Good leg kick by Shaker 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.

Arman Shaker dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Walter Black's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Black tries to move into range but Shaker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Black will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Black might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Shaker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Black lands a jab-cross combination.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Black checks a leg kick.
Black takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Shaker's corner calls for a 1-2. Shaker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Black throws a shot from downtown. Shaker moves away and avoids it.
Good leg kick by Shaker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
An inside leg kick lands from Shaker.
Shaker fails to land the takedown.#T1#
Shaker leaves Black with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Black takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shaker lands with a kick to the temple. Black shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Shaker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Black is trying desperately to land a takedown but Shaker is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Black.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Shaker enables Black to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Shaker manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Shaker pulls Black in close to prevent any damage.
Shaker continues to stall.
Black stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shaker swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Shaker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Black trying to control but Shaker is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Shaker is looking for a triangle but Black pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Shaker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Black can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shaker is pulling down on Black's head. It's preventing any offense from Black, at least for the moment.
Shaker wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Shaker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Black controls the pace.
Shaker is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Black darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Shaker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Black shoots in looking for a takedown but Shaker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Black's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A left and a right from Black both land. Nice combination. #T4#
Shaker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Black. That did some damage!
Black fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Arman Shaker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Walter Black.
Shaker scoring well with a low kick there.
Shaker lands a high kick!
Shaker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Black stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shaker.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Black looks to land a right hand but Shaker moved out of range.
Black takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Shaker 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.
Black shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arman Shaker clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Walter Black's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Black cracks Shaker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Shaker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Black checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Black is defended easily by Shaker.
Shaker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Black misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaker scores with a nice head shot.
Black takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Shaker dives in for a single leg takedown but Black sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Both fighters circling a little - Shaker finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Black is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Shaker. That's going to slow Black down.
Shaker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Black's waist but Black gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shaker off to one side.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shaker.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Shaker.
Black shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shaker scoring well with a low kick there.
Shaker clobbers Black with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Shaker throws a nice outside leg kick.
A cross from Shaker lands.
Black misses with a jab, cross combination.
Black tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shaker lands with a slapping head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Black misses with a left hand
and Shaker counters with a nice leg kick.
Black has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
Shaker throws a sloppy head kick and Black moves out of range easily.
Black throws a hook but Shaker avoids it easily.
Black on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shaker. Shaker obviously looking to wear him down.
Shaker scores with a kick to the midsection.
Black throws a right and a left that Shaker avoids nicely.
Black on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A good leg kick by Shaker.
Shaker connects with a solid leg kick.
Shaker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Black manages to avoid it.
Shaker looking to land some kicks to the body here. #TD2#
Black shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Shaker is trying to defend but Black finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Black looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Shaker trying to control from the bottom.
Shaker wants to improve his position but Black is controlling well.
Shaker slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Shaker keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Black is looking to advance position but Shaker has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Black in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
You can see that Black has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Shaker tries to control but Black wriggling away.
Shaker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arman Shaker had his way with Walter Black in that round.
The cut man is working on Walter Black's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Black looks to throw the jab but Shaker is out of range.
Shaker lands a leg kick that knocks Black off balance momentarily.
Shaker is looking to slow Black down with leg kicks.
A low kick from Shaker misses #TD2#
and Black counters with a nice double leg into side control. Shaker won't be happy with that.
Black trying to control the position but Shaker is working away.
Shaker regains half guard there - taking advantage of Black's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Shaker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Black is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black stalling away here and it's allowed Shaker to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T1#
Black trying to control but Shaker is working from the bottom.
Black looking to sit in guard and control but Shaker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Shaker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Arman Shaker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shaker seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Black for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Black trying to control the position.
Shaker not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Black 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.
Shaker sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Black keeping moving, preventing Shaker from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Arman Shaker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shaker scores with a decent looking hook.
Shaker thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Black if he has to take too many more of those. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Black moves out of range of the strikes.
Black with the counter takedown but Shaker avoids it easily.
A big right from Black misses.
Black takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shaker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Black's sensitive parts.
Shaker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Black's calf.
Shaker throws a head kick but Black moves out of range.
Black jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Black throws a series of punches but Shaker avoids them all with ease.
Shaker drops down looking for a counter takedown but Black sprawls and moves away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shaker.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shaker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Black loads up on a big right hand but Shaker slips the punch.
Walter Black has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shaker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arman Shaker!
Arman Shaker is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking Arman Shaker made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: FSF 7: Valhalla
Date: Sep 22, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Black scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Shaker trying to hold on to Black's head to control him but Black postures up.
Black is keen to just control but Shaker is a slippery customer.
Black might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Shaker haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black tries to stand and escape but Shaker actually recovers to full guard.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Shaker looking for a guillotine here but Black defends easily. #SUB#
Shaker is looking for a triangle but Black pushes his legs off easily. #T1#
Black controls from within his opponent's guard.
Shaker keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.
Black engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shaker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Black uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shaker.
Black checks a leg kick.
Black throws a hook but Shaker avoids it easily.
Shaker looks to land a body kick but Black moved away.
Shaker connects with a solid leg kick.
Black throws a big shot that misses.
No luck for Shaker with that takedown attempt.
Shaker cracks Black with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Black uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shaker. #T3#
Black throws a hook but Shaker blocks it.
Shaker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Black.
Black scores with a sloppy right hand. Shaker should have avoided that one.
Black cracks Shaker with a right hand to the side of the head.
Black lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Shaker goes down and covers up as Black starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Walter Black!
Walter Black is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath Walter Black thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Ascension 0811
Date: Aug 11, 2017

#R1#
Glover throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shaker with a nice cross.#CUT2#
It looks like Don Glover has been cut.
Shaker throws a shot to the body.
Glover connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shaker. Shaker circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL#
Glover closes the distance and clinches.
Glover throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shakers head. #TD2#
Shaker jumps guard.
Shaker pulls Glover in close to prevent any damage.
Glover missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Glover showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Glover 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.
Shaker keeping moving, preventing Glover from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Glover seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Shaker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Glover avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Glover wants to control from the top but Shaker keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Glover is looking to chop away at Shaker's legs.
Glover swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Shaker.
Glover tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shaker was well out of range. Poor timing from Glover.
Glover throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Shaker to counter with a crisp jab.
Glover tries a head kick but it misses.
Glover misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shaker.
Don Glover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Glover does it's job there.
Glover throws a low kick, looking for Shaker's leg but Shaker calmly moves out of range.
Shaker connects with a looping right hand.
Glover seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Shaker blocks a head kick by Glover.
Shaker throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Glover counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Shaker tries to roll over but Glover keeps him under control.#T3#
Glover missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Glover works his way into side control.
Glover in the domination position with Shaker hanging on.
Shaker is looking to regain half guard here but Glover keeps moving and retains side control.
Glover passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Shaker!
Shaker wants to hold on but Glover pushes him away.
Shaker is in a horrible position here. Glover smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #T4#
Glover lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Glover avoids the attempt from Shaker to control.
Glover breaks from Shaker's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Shaker is looking to get to half guard.
Shaker is squirming around, avoiding Glover's attempts to control the action.
Shaker has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Shaker tries to hold on but Glover pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Glover dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Don Glover's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A head kick misses from Glover.
A solid leg kick lands there for Glover. #TD2#
Shaker bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Glover's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shaker is looking to take a break and control but Glover is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Glover gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glover wants to improve his position but Shaker is controlling well.
Shaker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Don Glover overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Glover has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shaker is working away from the top position though.
Glover is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shaker's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shaker's back!
Glover struggling to land strikes to the head as Shaker covers up.
Glover missing with strikes.
Will Glover go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Glover keeps control of the position as Shaker tries to break free.
Shaker wants to control his opponent's hands but Glover gets his hands free.
Glover punches Shaker on the ear.
Glover tries to get the hooks in deep but Shaker pushed the leg off. #T2#
Glover throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Shaker trying to control the hands but Glover won't let him.
Glover lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Glover lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Glover lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Glover looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
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!
Glover controlling from the back.#T3#
Glover is landing with strikes. Shaker can't take much more of this.
Shaker trying to control the hands but Glover breaks the grip.
Glover lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Shaker trying to control but not successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Glover tries to get the hooks in deep but Shaker pushed the leg off.
Shaker covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Shaker trying to control but not successfully.
Glover lands shots from the back. #T4#
Shaker trying to control the action but Glover just sinks the hooks in.
Shaker is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Glover is staying active.
Glover is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shaker can do to turn this around?
Glover just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Glover thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Glover lands strikes to the head.
Glover is hanging on to Shaker's back as he tries to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Glover dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Don Glover's cut.
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#
Glover gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shaker.
Glover swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shaker works Glover's body with a nice hook.
Shaker throws a quick inside leg kick.
Glover throws a good cross that connects.
Glover cracks Shaker with an open hand slap.
Shaker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Shaker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Glover throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Shaker.
Glover is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shaker.
Glover throws a head kick that misses.
Glover on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Glover. Shaker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Glover avoids the head kick by Shaker.
Glover misses with a hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shaker.
Shaker fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Glover is out of range. #T1#
Shaker throws a half hearted mid kick.
Glover tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shaker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shaker lands a jab to the nose.
Glover with a hook.
Glover uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shaker.
Nice body kick from Glover.
Shaker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Glover manages to avoid it.
Glover throws a big shot that misses.
Glover tries to clinch there but Shaker circles away.
Don Glover is winning the standup battle so far.
Shaker cracks Glover with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shaker looks to land a left hand but Glover moved out of range nicely.
Shaker throws a half hearted mid kick.
Glover with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Glover drops his hands momentarily and Shaker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Glover misses with a body shot. #T2#
Shaker connects with a solid leg kick.
Glover checks a leg kick.
Glover tries to clinch up.
Shaker drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Glover defends it well.
Glover misses with a straight left.
Shaker stalks Glover and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Glover's face. Glover staggers backwards, shaken.
Shaker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Glover as he avoids it easily.
Glover shoots for a double leg takedown but Shaker sprawls well. He's pushed Glover's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shaker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Glover misses with an attempted mid kick.
Glover looks to score with a jab to the body but Shaker is just out of range.
Shaker misses with a body kick.
A left lands for Shaker.
Arman Shaker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shaker feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Glovers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Glover is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Glover takes a swing at Shaker's ribcage but misses.
Shaker throws a front kick aimed at Glover's knee but Glover avoids it well.
Glover tries a low kick but Shaker avoids it.
Shaker swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Shaker lands a slapping body shot.
Glover ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shaker moves away.
A little jabbing left from Shaker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shaker misses with a hook. Glover ducked under it nicely.
Glover checks a leg kick.
Glover misses with an uppercut. Shaker saw that one coming.
Glover with a hook.
Glover lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Glover works Shaker's body with a nice hook.
Glover avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shaker swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Shaker throws a sloppy head kick and Glover moves out of range easily. #T4#
Glover is looking to clinch. #CL#
Glover clinches up with Shaker and pushes him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shaker blocks a body shot from Glover.
Shaker is looking to break free of the clinch but Glover has double underhooks. #BC2#
Shaker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Glover throws a leg kick but Shaker sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Glover fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shaker manages to avoid it.
Glover lands a high kick!
Glover feints and then cracks Shaker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shaker down.
Glover slips under a jab from Shaker.
Shaker throws out a loose jab but Glover uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shaker keeps Glover at a distance using the push kick.
Shaker throws a low kick but it's checked well by Glover.
Glover swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Shaker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Don Glover is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shaker takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Arman Shaker.
I think Glover 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Glover!

Event: Ascension 0708
Date: Jul 08, 2017

#R1#
Yates scores with a head kick.
Yates pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shaker changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Shaker misses with a head kick.
Yates was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shaker throws a low kick, looking for Yates's leg but Yates calmly moves out of range.
Shaker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yates's waist but Yates gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shaker off to one side.
Yates lands the left hand.
Yates throws a sloppy head kick and Shaker moves out of range easily.
Yates throws a body punch but Shaker moves out of range.
Shaker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Yates displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shaker.
Yates fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shaker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaker connects with a solid leg kick.
A head kick misses from Yates.
Shaker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Yates misses the target.
Shaker takes a jab right on the kisser. #T1##CL2#
Shaker has managed to clinch. #TD2#
Shaker manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Shaker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Shaker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shaker is trying to keep Yates in close.
Shaker is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Yates holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Yates slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Yates trying to control the position here.
Yates is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Mello MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Shaker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Yates trying to control the position here. #T3#
Yates utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Shaker throwing strikes from guard but Yates blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Yates takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Harrison Yates seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#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.
Yates lands with a hook. Shaker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Yates throws a sloppy head kick and Shaker moves out of range easily.
Shaker is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shaker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Shaker slips under a jab.
Yates connects with a single shot there.
Yates tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shaker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yates scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shaker doesn't seem bothered though.
Shaker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yates looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
Shaker darts in and clinches Yates up against the cage.
Yates blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yates throws an elbow that misses.
Yates fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shaker trying to stall but Yates improves his position.
Shaker takes an elbow to the temple.
Shaker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
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 Harrison Yates 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#
Yates misses the body punch
and Shaker counters with a slapping leg kick.
Yates cracks Shaker with a good jab.
Yates lands with a slapping head kick.
Shaker tests Yates's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yates lands a head kick!
Shaker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yates feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Yates fails to land with a series of punches.
Yates lands with an uppercut that bounces Shaker off the cage and back into range.
Shaker tries to clinch up.
It appears Yates was looking to counter with a kick there.
Yates blocks a low kick nicely.
Shaker keeps Yates at a distance using the push kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shaker throws a front kick aimed at Yates's knee but Yates avoids it well.
Yates staying out of range there.
Shaker ducks under a wild hook from Yates.
Shaker changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Shaker lands with a right hand.
Yates looks to score with a jab to the body but Shaker is just out of range.#T1#
Yates checks a leg kick.
Yates tries to work over Shaker's front leg with a kick but Shaker checks it.
Shaker cracks a nice hook into Yates's ribs.
Yates throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yates is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Yates scores with a kick to the body.
Yates turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shaker misses with a straight right.
Jab from Yates.
Shaker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shaker misses with an uppercut
and Yates counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shaker misses with a looping left.
Shaker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yates. Yates obviously looking to wear him down. #CL2#
Shaker moves into the clinch.
Shaker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shaker. #T2#
A short left from Yates.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shaker managing to block the knees to the body from Yates.
Yates lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shaker backwards.
Yates lands a shoulder strike.
Yates working aggressively here.
Yates looking to throw knees to the head but Shaker is blocking nicely.
Yates missing with knees to the body.
Shaker throws a punch but it's blocked by Yates.
Yates pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Yates misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shaker.
Shaker has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Yates seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Shaker can turn it around.
Yates lands an uppercut.
Yates tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shaker avoids it.
Shaker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yates avoids a wild elbow strike from Shaker.
Yates is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shaker is defending well for now.
Yates fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Yates looking to throw knees to the head but Shaker is blocking nicely.
Yates tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Harrison Yates has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Yates goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Shaker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Harrison Yates is winning the standup battle so far.
A combination from Yates does no damage.
Yates walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shaker checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Shaker cracks a nice hook into Yates's ribs.
Yates has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yates there as he acknowledges the shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shaker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shaker scores with a jab to the head.
Shaker throws a leg kick which misses Yates's front leg but catches the back leg as Yates tries to avoid it. #TD2#
Shaker fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Yates to the ground. Shaker is now in Yates's guard.
Yates seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yates keeping moving, preventing Shaker from controlling successfully.
Yates is controlling Shaker's posture.
Shaker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shaker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shaker trying to control but Yates is working from the bottom.
Shaker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yates works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harrison Yates dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Yates throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shaker doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Yates leaves Shaker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shaker is looking to clinch but Yates is avoiding it.
Yates was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Shaker swings for the body but Yates moves out of range.
Shaker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yates was well out of range. Poor timing from Shaker.
Yates blocks the body kick.
Shaker lands with a slapping head kick.
Shaker's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Yates connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shaker scrambles back to his feet.
Shaker looks to throw the jab but Yates is out of range.
Yates half committed to a counter leg kick.
Shaker misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yates lands a nice shot to the body.
Shaker avoids the head kick by Yates.
Shaker throws a body punch but Yates moves out of range.
Yates swings widly with a right hand
and Shaker counters with a left to the body.
Shaker scores with a jab.#T1#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Yates, right into the meat.
Yates blocks a jab.
Shaker wants to clinch.
Shaker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Yates momentarily.
Yates looks to score with a jab to the body but Shaker is just out of range.
Shaker appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Yates moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shaker looks to land a right hand but Yates moved out of range.
Yates walks into a left hand.
Shaker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yates but Yates pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Yates misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Yates swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Shaker to counter with a crisp jab.
Yates takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Yates moves out of range as Shaker strikes.
Nice body punch from Yates.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shaker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Yates momentarily.
Yates misses with a hook.
Yates throws a head kick that Shaker semi-blocks. #CL#
Yates has Shaker up against the cage in a clinch.
Yates tries to land knees in the clinch but Shaker avoids the damage to the body.
Yates tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Arman Shaker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yates lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Shaker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yates smiles and moves away.
Harrison Yates has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arman Shaker.
Shaker throws a head kick but Yates moves out of range. #T3#
Shaker motions for Yates to come forward. Shaker throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yates is looking to counter with head kicks.
A head kick from Yates lands but Shaker takes it in his stride.
Yates throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Harrison Yates is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shaker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #TD2#
Shaker looking to score a takedown here. Yates is defending well but Shaker drives through and ends up in Yates's guard.
Yates keeping full guard, as Shaker tries to pass.
Yates pulls Shaker in to control the position.
Yates preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shaker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yates works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shaker with a nice head shot there.#T4#
Yates preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shaker trying to control but Yates is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shaker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Shaker throws a leg kick that misses.
Yates throws a shot to the body.
Shaker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Yates scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yates scores with a jab to the head.
Shaker misses with a straight left.
Shaker missing with a left hand there. Yates was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Yates was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shaker.
No joy there for Shaker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Arman Shaker.
I think Yates 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 John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harrison Yates!

Event: EPL 12.8
Date: Jun 21, 2017

#R1#
Shaker throws the kick towards the body but Judah avoids it.
As Shaker tries to get set, Judah tries to push him back and clinch up but Shaker manages to avoid the attempt.
Shaker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Judah.
Nice straight punches there by Judah. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Judah.
Judah has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Montreal Elite Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Shaker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Shaker 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.
Shaker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Judah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shaker.
A telegraphed right hand from Shaker misses the target.
Shaker checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Shaker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shaker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shaker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shaker bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Judah's head.
Judah cracks a nice hook into Shaker's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shaker throws a leg kick but Judah checks it.
Judah lands a right hook to the body.
Shaker looks to land a right hand but Judah moved out of range.
Judah seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Daniel Judah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1##CL#
Judah gets a clinch. #BC2#
Shaker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Daniel Judah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shaker tries a head kick but it misses.
Judah wants to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Judah. Shaker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shaker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shaker fakes the leg kick and cracks Judah in the body.
A head kick misses from Judah.
Shaker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shaker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Shaker throws the left hand but Judah avoids the punch easily.
Judah cracks a nice hook into Shaker's ribs.
Judah takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shaker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Judah appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Judah throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Judah doesn't manage to clinch there - Shaker circles away.
Judah uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shaker.
Judah throws a jab when Shaker was well out of range.
Shaker throws a front kick aimed at Judah's knee but Judah avoids it well.
Judah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shaker moves away.
Judah swings for the body but Shaker moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Shaker. That snapped Judah's head back.
Judah misses with a kick to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Judah. That's going to slow Shaker down.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shaker checks a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Judah looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Judah connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shaker momentarily.
Shaker throws a jab but it's blocked by Judah.
Shaker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Judah is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Judah throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shaker.
A countering left hand to the body from Shaker misses.#TD2#
Judah gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Shaker to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES#
Judah has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Shaker has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Shaker avoids the elbow strike from Judah, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Shaker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Judah tries to land knees in the clinch but Shaker avoids the damage to the body.
Shaker blocks a body shot from Judah.
Judah missing with knees to the body.
Judah throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shaker blocks it with crossed arms. #T4#
A left hand lands to the body for Shaker.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shaker managing to block the knees to the body from Judah.
Judah with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Judah pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Judah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shaker.
Judah lands a body shot.
Judah connects with a knee to the head.
Shaker jumps guard but Judah turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Judah lands a body shot.
Judah connects with a nasty looking knee right to Shaker's face.
Judah trying to land knees to the body.
Shaker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Judah throws an elbow that misses.
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 Daniel Judah 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#
Shaker throws a body punch but Judah moves out of range.
Shaker looks to land a left hand but Judah moved out of range nicely.
Shaker throws a solid leg kick but Judah takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shaker.
Good work by Shaker as he checks the leg kick.
Judah 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.
Judah scores with a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shaker.
An inside leg kick from Judah misses.
Shaker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Judah with a nice cross.
Shaker throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judah lands a leg kick that knocks Shaker off balance momentarily.
Shaker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shaker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Judah manages to avoid it.
Judah half committed to a counter leg kick.
Judah on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shaker. Shaker obviously looking to wear him down.
Arman Shaker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Judah throws a low kick, looking for Shaker's leg but Shaker calmly moves out of range. #T1#
Shaker lands with a good body shot.
Shaker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Judah.
Shaker connects with a solid leg kick.
Shaker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Judah takes the fight into the clinch.
Shaker takes an elbow to the temple.
Judah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Shaker breaks the clinch.
Shaker cracks a nice hook into Judah's ribs.
Judah punishes Shaker's body with a nice straight punch.
Judah throws a body kick that misses.
Shaker throws a leg kick that misses.
Judah closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Judah staying out of range there.
Judah fires out a quick counter leg kick but Shaker just manages to avoid it.
Shaker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shaker throws a solid leg kick but Judah takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shaker.
Judah misses with a hook. Shaker ducked under it nicely.
Judah slips under a jab.
Judah misses with a head kick.
Shaker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Judah checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Judah lets loose with a powerful body kick. Shaker will feel that in the morning.
Shaker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Judah misses the shot to the body.
Shaker looks to land a right hand but Judah moved out of range.
Shaker misses with a straight right.
Judah takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Shaker shoots in for a takedown but Judah shows good takedown defense.
An attempted straight right counter from Judah misses the target.
Shaker tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Judah waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shaker.
Jab by Judah.#T3#
Shaker bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Judah's head.
Shaker throws the kick towards the body but Judah avoids it.
Shaker blocks the body kick.
Shaker cracks Judah with a good jab.
Shaker misses with a two punch combination.
A low kick from Shaker is predictable there
and Judah counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Judah throws a leg kick
and Shaker counters with a stiff right hand.
Shaker moves out of range as Judah throws a body kick.
Judah tried to score with a low kick but Shaker checks it.
Judah misses the shot to the body.
Judah is looking to wear down Shaker with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Shaker misses with a two punch combination.
Judah is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Shaker.
Judah throws a looping overhand right but Shaker ducks down to avoid it.
Both fighters circling a little - Judah finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Judah wants to land a leg kick but Shaker is out of range.
Judah rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shaker counters with a thumping low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Judah. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Judah takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Judah lunges at Shaker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shaker's hand.
Shaker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shaker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shaker moves out of range as Judah throws a body kick.
Shaker throws a big shot that misses.
Nice body punch from Judah.
Judah misses with a wild body shot.
Judah throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shaker takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Shaker ducks under a wild hook from Judah.
Shaker misses with a low kick.
Shaker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL#
Judah closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Judah tries to land a knee to the head but Shaker blocks with his arms.
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 Daniel Judah 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#
Judah throws a leg kick which misses Shaker's front leg but catches the back leg as Shaker tries to avoid it.
Shaker throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Shaker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shaker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Judah buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Judah misses with a looping right.
A swing and a miss from Shaker.
Shaker avoids the body shot from Judah.
A telegraphed right hand from Shaker misses the target.
Judah lands a nice shot that snaps Shaker's head back.
Shaker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judah scores with a leg kick.
Judah throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shaker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Judah.
A good leg kick by Shaker. #T1#
A thudding body kick lands there by Judah!
Judah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shaker swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Judah gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Judah lands a knee to the body.
Shaker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shaker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Judah using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shaker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Judah misses with a punch to the body.
Judah crunches a lovely knee into Shaker's ribcage.
A head punch on the inside from Judah fails to land.
Judah scores with a nice hook to the head.
Judah scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Judah lands a knee to the head. #T2#
Shaker avoiding damage as Judah throws knees to the body.
Judah throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Judah tries to land a knee to the head but Shaker blocks with his arms.
Judah prevents Shaker from breaking the clinch.
Judah scores with a shot to the side of Shaker's head.
Shaker takes a knee right on the jaw!
Shaker managing to block the knees to the body from Judah.
Judah misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shaker.
Judah scores with a knee to the head.
Arman Shaker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Judah misses with a short punch on the inside.
Judah missing with knees to the body.
Judah misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shaker. #T3#
Shaker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shaker working hard to break the clinch.
Judah misses with a punch on the inside.
Judah swings wildly with an uppercut but Shaker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shaker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Daniel Judah is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Judah missing with knees to the body.
Judah swings wildly with an uppercut but Shaker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daniel Judah has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Judah with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shaker avoids the elbow strike from Judah, against the cage. #T4#
Shaker blocks an uppercut.
Shaker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Judah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shaker tries to land knees in the clinch but Judah avoids the damage to the body.
Judah pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Judah misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Judah blocks an uppercut.
Shaker jumps guard but Judah stands there with Shaker around his waist. Shaker gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Judah obliges.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Judah showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Judah, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Daniel Judah!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Daniel Judah!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Daniel Judah!

Daniel Judah wins by unanimous decision!
Daniel Judah decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: EPL 12.5
Date: May 31, 2017

#R1#
Shaker throws a lazy uppercut
and Joe counters with a nice uppercut.
Joe lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've been informed that Joe 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.
Shaker misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've been hearing reports that Shaker has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Shaker jabs at Joe's body.
Joe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shaker scores with a jab.
Joe staying out of range there.
A jab from Shaker misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shaker.
Shaker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Shaker's jab looks to have found its range, popping Joe under the eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shaker lands a nice hook to Joe's body. Joe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Shaker misses with a right hand
and Joe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shaker throws a half hearted mid kick.
Joe wants to counter the offense by Shaker and move into the clinch position.
Left hook, right uppercut from Shaker.
Joe checks a low kick from Shaker.
Joe thinks about the counter body kick.
Shaker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shaker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shaker misses with a hook #TD2#
and Joe decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Shaker's guard.
Shaker controls Joe momentarily but Joe frees himself.
Joe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shaker is keeping the position for now.
Shaker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Joe throwing strikes but missing.
Joe looking to sit in guard and control but Shaker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joe controls Shaker momentarily but Shaker frees himself.
Shaker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaker is working Joe over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3##SU#
Shaker gets to his feet. Joe looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Joe fails with a takedown attempt.
Joe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shaker throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Joe counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Joe.
Joe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Joe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shaker is trying to control the position but Joe postures up. #T4#
Shaker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Joe.
Joe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Joe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shaker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Joe landing some decent shots from guard.
Joe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Joe looking to sit in guard and control but Shaker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Shaker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Joe wants to hit a switch here but Shaker passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Joe there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arman Shaker 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#
Joe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shaker tries to land a leg kick but Joe saw it coming and moves away.
Shaker misses with a double jab.
Shaker misses the jab.
And Joe tries to counter it with a takedown but Shaker pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Shaker is looking to score with low kicks.
Shaker throws the kick towards the body but Joe avoids it.
Joe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaker scores with a nice head shot.
Shaker connects with a body shot that sends Joe's belly button to the back.
Joe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shaker.#T1#
Shaker just misses with a punch to the body.
Shaker throws a jab when Joe was well out of range.
Joe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shaker.
Arman Shaker is winning the standup battle so far.
Shaker stuffs the takedown.
Shaker missing with a left hand there. Joe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shaker misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Joe counters with a nice double leg into side control. Shaker won't be happy with that.
Joe throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Shaker works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shaker keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Shaker avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Joe.
Joe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Joe connects with a nice short shot to Shaker's temple.
Joe not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Shaker wants to get back to his feet.
Joe winds up and cracks Shaker with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Joe is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shaker is looking to get back to is feet but Joe passes into side control.
Joe working away.
Joe is working Shaker over with some ground and pound from side control.
Shaker manages to work his way to half guard, despite Joe's best efforts.
Joe looks to land a strike but Shaker avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Joe throws an elbow that misses. Shaker uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Joe's guard. Nice move by Shaker!#REVR#
Shaker wants to get up but he can't break Joe's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T3#
Joe is trying to keep Shaker in close.
Joe looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Shaker puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Shaker is looking to stall here but Joe recovers full guard.
Shaker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Joe is keeping the position for now. #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.
Shaker is working hard here to advance position.
Shaker looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Shaker wants to control from the top but Joe keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shaker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arman Shaker dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Shaker misses with the body kick
and Joe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD#
Shaker drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Joe tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Shaker content just to control the position here.
Joe working to try and regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe regains half guard.#T1#
Shaker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Joe is trying to get back to full guard.
Joe keeps trying to improve his position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Joe strikes from the bottom but Shaker passes into mount!
Shaker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Joe is looking to get to half guard.
Shaker wants to control the pace but Joe is squirming around nicely.
Joe is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Shaker wants to control the pace but Joe is squirming around nicely.
Shaker controlling his opponent.
Arman Shaker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Joe is wriggling around trying to escape.
Shaker controlling from the full mount. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shaker has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Joe regains half guard.
Shaker performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Glass Joe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shaker's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

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 Arman Shaker.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shaker, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Arman Shaker!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Arman Shaker!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Arman Shaker!

Arman Shaker wins by unanimous decision!
Arman Shaker thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: EPL 12.2
Date: May 10, 2017

#R1#
Shaker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shaker connects with a looping right hand.
Shaker scores with a nice strike.
Shaker throws a low kick, looking for Aarnio's leg but Aarnio calmly moves out of range.
Shaker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aarnio.
Shaker tries a low kick but Aarnio avoids it.
Aarnio tries to counter with a takedown but Shaker is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Shaker closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Shaker lands in his opponent's guard.
Shaker trying to control but Aarnio is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aarnio working a defensive guard here.
Aarnio avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Shaker throwing strikes from guard but Aarnio blocks nicely. #SUB#
Aarnio working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shaker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shaker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shaker controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Aarnio is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Shaker has his hands clasped together but Aarnio extends and breaks Shaker's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Aarnio.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jari Aarnio!
Jari Aarnio spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: Ascension 0412
Date: Apr 12, 2017

#R1#
Shaker lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Judah misses with a hook to the body
and Judah takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Judah moves forwards but Shaker connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Judah tries to clinch but Shaker is having none of it.
No joy there for Shaker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Judah crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Shaker - the referee stops the clock and Judah gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Shaker. Judah manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shaker.
A head kick misses from Judah.
Judah displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shaker.
Shaker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Judah is fending him off so far but Shaker persists. Nope, Judah circles away and we're back to standing.
Judah looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Judah pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shaker is out of range and Judah settles back down. #CL2#
Judah moves into the clinch.
Judah looking to throw knees to the head but Shaker is blocking nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Shaker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Judah changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Judah just misses with a punch to the body.
Shaker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Judah was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T1#
Judah with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shaker to score with a decent uppercut.
Judah tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Shaker misses the target.
Shaker fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arman Shaker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Judah avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shaker wants to land a leg kick but Judah is out of range.
Shaker swats away the attempt to clinch by Judah.#CL2#
Judah has closed the distance and engaged Shaker in a clinch.
Judah lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Judah misses with a punch to the body.
Shaker is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Judah pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Judah fails to land.
Shaker jumps guard but Judah stands there with Shaker around his waist. Shaker gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T2#
Judah lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shaker backwards.
Judah tries to work over Shaker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Judah on the inside.
Judah misses with the head strike.
Judah tries a knee to the head but Shaker blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shaker.
Judah prevents a body shot from Shaker.
Judah tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shaker is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Judah to keep the fight standing.
Judah tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Judah creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shaker looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T3#
Judah misses with an elbow strike.
Judah tries to land knees in the clinch but Shaker avoids the damage to the body.
A right hand to the body from Judah.
Shaker blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Judah fails to land.
Judah throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shaker blocks it with crossed arms.
Judah misses with a knee strike.
Shaker managing to block the knees to the body from Judah.
Judah misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Shaker breaks the clinch.
Shaker staying out of range there.
Judah scoring well with a low kick there.
Shaker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Judah throws out the jab.
Judah gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shaker.
Shaker lands with a straight right. Judah didn't see that one coming.
It looks like Shaker has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#T4#
Shaker works the jab nicely.
Judah lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Judah blocks a leg kick.
Judah misses with a low kick.
Shaker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Judah throws a sloppy head kick and Shaker moves out of range easily.
Shaker connects with a body shot that sends Judah's belly button to the back.
Shaker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shaker throws a head kick but Judah moves out of range.
Judah works Shaker's body with a nice hook.
Shaker blocks a jab.
Nice cross by Shaker.
Judah misses the shot to the body.
Judah is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Shaker rather than just go for the knockout.
Judah fails to land with a series of punches.
Shaker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Judah's calf.
Shaker lands a front kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Daniel Judah will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Shaker fails to land with a series of punches. #TD#
Shaker gets a takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Shaker is looking to stall here but Judah recovers full guard.
Shaker looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shaker stays in close to Judah's body and controls the position. #T1#
Shaker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shaker wants to control from the top but Judah keeps moving.
Shaker won't allow Judah to sweep him here.
Shaker 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.
Shaker tries to free his leg and advance position but Judah is retaining full guard.
Shaker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shaker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shaker moves out of range of the body kick.
Shaker throws a lazy right hand but Judah sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Judah steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Shaker.
Shaker lands a two punch combo. #T2#
Shaker throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shaker throws a lazy right hand but Judah sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD#
Shaker gets the takedown into side control.
Shaker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Judah keeps working. #SUB#
Shaker goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Judah has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Shaker but great work by Judah.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shaker tries to bench press Judah off him but Judah keeps the position.
Shaker keeps Judah under control for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Shaker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Daniel Judah has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Shaker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shaker struggling a bit here.
Shaker manages to work his way to half guard, despite Judah's best efforts.#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.
Shaker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Judah is working away from the top position though.
Shaker preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Shaker gets back to full guard.
Shaker wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Shaker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shaker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arman Shaker dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Judah tries to score with a low kick but Shaker moves his leg out of the way.
Shaker misses with a wild body shot.
Shaker throws a big shot that misses.
Judah moves into range and connects with a jab.
Shaker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Judah moves out of range of the strikes.
Arman Shaker is winning the standup battle so far.
Shaker swings for the body but Judah moves out of range.
Shaker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Judah moves away.
Shaker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Judah misses the shot to the body.
Judah bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judah throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
so Shaker counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES2#
Judah has his feet on Shaker's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
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!
Shaker cracks the inside of Judah's front leg.
Judah throws a front kick aimed at Shaker's knee but Shaker avoids it well. #T1#
Shaker has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Judah moves into the clinch.
Shaker blocks an elbow strike.
Shaker takes a knee right on the jaw!
Judah misses with a knee strike.
Shaker is trying to break free.
Judah misses with a hook from the clinch.
Judah struggles to land a body shot inside as Shaker controls his hands. #TD#
Shaker pulls guard successfully.
Shaker looking to control. #SUB#
Shaker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shaker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2##SUB#
Shaker looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Judah passes into side control.
Shaker is trying to get back to half guard.
Judah is looking to take a break and control but Shaker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shaker is looking to regain half guard here but Judah keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Judah trying to control the position but Shaker is working away.
Shaker is looking for a sweep.
Judah working away.
Shaker tries to bench press Judah off him but Judah keeps the position.
Shaker is working hard here to advance position.
Shaker being controlled for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shaker misses with a wild body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Judah.
Shaker throws a sloppy head kick
and Judah counters with a nice uppercut.
Judah tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Judah with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Judah walks forward, straight into a front kick from Shaker.
Judah misses with a leg kick.
Judah jabs at Shaker's body.
Shaker scores with a hook.
Shaker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shaker ducks right into an uppercut from Judah.
Shaker feints and then cracks Judah's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Judah down.
Shaker swings for the body but Judah moves out of range.
Shaker tries a low kick but Judah avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Judah comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Judah 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Daniel Judah!
A victorious Daniel Judah thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Ascension 0318
Date: Mar 18, 2017

#R1#
Shaker wants to land a leg kick but Arnold is out of range.
The fighters circling - Arnold throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Arnold tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shaker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Shaker 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.
Arnold tries to clinch but Shaker is having none of it.
Shaker with the counter takedown but Arnold avoids it easily.
Arnold tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shaker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shaker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Arnold is fending him off so far but Shaker persists. Nope, Arnold circles away and we're back to standing.
A little feinted left hand from Arnold on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Arnold steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shaker.
Shaker throws a low kick but Arnold avoids it.
A big left from Arnold misses.
Arnold ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnold fails in his attempt to clinch.
Arnold scores with a leg kick.
Shaker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Arnold stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Arnold seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL#
Arnold darts in and clinches Shaker up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shaker. #T1#
Arnold throws a head punch that misses.
Arnold misses with a short punch on the inside.
Arnold doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arnold tries to throw a body punch but Shaker avoids it by throwing Arnold back against the cage.
Shaker blocking some punches.
Arnold lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shaker.
Shaker blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Shaker breaks the clinch.
Shaker throws out a loose jab but Arnold uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arnold misses with a left hand
and Shaker counters with a nice low kick that buckles Arnold's knee momentarily.
Benedict Arnold is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shaker connects with a crisp jab.
Arnold avoids the body shot from Shaker.
Arnold jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shaker stuns Arnold with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Arnold tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shaker paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
Arnold has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A cross from Arnold lands.
Arnold takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Arnold keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Benedict Arnold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arnold throws a body punch but Shaker moves out of range.
Shaker misses with a body shot.
Arnold bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Shaker throws out a leg kick but Arnold moves out of range and Shaker only half commits.
Shaker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Arnold misses with a series of wild punches.
Shaker lands a leg kick that knocks Arnold off balance momentarily.#T3#
Arnold misses with a series of wild punches.
Shaker now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Arnold takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Shaker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shaker misses with a straight right.
Shaker lands a glancing blow to the side of Arnold's head.
Both fighters circling a little - Arnold finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Arnold misses with a hook.
Shaker misses with a takedown attempt
and Arnold counters with a stiff right hand.
Arnold slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Shaker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Arnold tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arnold throws out a powerful jab.#T4#
Arnold takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shaker slips under a jab.
Shaker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Arnold throws a jab but it's blocked by Shaker.
Shaker throws the kick towards the body but Arnold avoids it.
Shaker throws a jab when Arnold was well out of range.
Shaker ducks right into an uppercut from Arnold. #CL#
Arnold drives through and clinches with Shaker against the cage.
Shaker taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Arnold misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arnold throws a punch but it's blocked by Shaker.
Arnold misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shaker controlling the action here for a moment.
Shaker jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Arnold walks away with a smile on his face. Shaker gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
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 Benedict Arnold 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#
Arnold avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shaker.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Arnold, as that shot connected.
Shaker ducks under a wild hook from Arnold.
Shaker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shaker blocks a head kick by Arnold.
Arnold swinging wildly here.
Shaker throws a jab when Arnold was well out of range.
A left lands for Arnold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaker slips a jab from Arnold.
Arnold misses with a hook.
Shaker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Arnold.
A head kick misses from Arnold.
Shaker throws a counter combo.#T1#
A big right from Arnold misses.
Shaker throws out a counter right but Arnold avoids it with no problem.
Arnold looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Arnold tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shaker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circle momentarily. Arnold darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Shaker misses with a looping left.
Arnold is looking to counter with a body kick.
Arnold doesn't manage to clinch there - Shaker circles away. #CL#
Arnold instigates a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Shaker.
Arnold throws a head punch that misses.
Arnold blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Arnold as Shaker tries to tie him up.
Shaker is trying to break the clinch but Arnold has him pressed against the cage.
Arnold has a couple of punches blocked by Shaker. #T2#
A bit of stalling here from Shaker.
Stalling in the clinch from Shaker.
Shaker lands with a light punch inside. #TD2#
Shaker ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Shaker no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Arnold is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Arnold continues to stall.
Arnold wants to pass the guard but Shaker is keeping the position.
Arnold has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Arnold is fighting to break Shaker's control of his arms but Shaker is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Arnold tries to free his leg and advance position but Shaker is retaining full guard.
Arnold preventing the sweep.
Shaker is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB2#
Shaker has his foot on Arnold's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Arnold works his way back into a safe position though.
Arnold pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shaker is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Arnold's corner calls for a 1-2. Arnold obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Shaker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T4#
Arnold misses with the combination. #CL#
Shaker tries to keep at a distance but Arnold has taken the fight into the clinch.
Arnold swings wildly with an uppercut but Shaker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arnold misses with a short punch on the inside.
Arnold misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arnold.
Benedict Arnold has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arnold misses with a punch on the inside. #TD2#
Shaker gets control of Arnold's arms and successfully pulls guard. Shaker will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Shaker is trying to control the position but Arnold postures up.
Arnold controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benedict Arnold dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Arnold throws a push kick but Shaker slaps the foot to one side.
Shaker plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Shaker defending well as Arnold loads up on a big left hand.
Shaker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shaker.
Arnold bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Arnold tries to clinch up but Shaker circles away and keeps his distance.
Arnold wants to clinch up but Shaker keeps it at a distance.
Arnold throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnold takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shaker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Arnold misses with a leg kick.
Arnold ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Arnold connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Arnold swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shaker.
Arnold takes a swing at Shaker's ribcage but misses.
Arnold has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Arnold there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice defenses there by Shaker.
Shaker was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Shaker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Arnold throws out the jab.
Arnold keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Arnold checks a leg kick nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shaker, right into the meat.
Shaker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Benedict Arnold is winning the standup battle so far.
Arnold paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shaker lands a nice shot to the body.
Shaker throws a big shot that misses.
Arnold tries to clinch
and Shaker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Arnold fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shaker on the side of 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!
Arnold takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A jab lands there for Arnold.
Arnold moves out of range of the strikes.
Arnold is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Arnold moves out of range as Shaker strikes.
Shaker is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shaker misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Arnold.
Arnold misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL#
Arnold clinches with his opponent.
Arman Shaker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shaker.
Arnold tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Shaker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
Arnold connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shaker pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Arnold back to the cage. Shaker follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#
It looks like Benedict Arnold has been cut.
Shaker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shaker tries to score with a low kick but Arnold moves his leg out of the way.
Arnold chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Arnold checks a low kick from Shaker.
Arnold is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Arnold is looking to clinch.
Arnold chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shaker throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Arnold misses the target.
Shaker feints the counter takedown.
Shaker ducks under a wild hook from Arnold.
Arnold scores with a nice head shot.#T4#
Shaker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shaker throws a wild body kick that Arnold sees coming a mile off.
Arnold moves in looking to clinch but Shaker pushes him off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arnold moves away from the strike by Shaker.
Shaker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arnold.
Shaker just misses with a punch to the body.
Arnold scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shaker in his tracks.
Shaker throws a leg kick
and Arnold counters with a three punch combo that has Shaker backing up. Shaker nods at Arnold to acknowledge the strikes.
Shaker dodges the punch combination from Arnold.
Shaker is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Arnold with a body shot.
Arnold moves out of range as Shaker throws a body kick.
Arnold tries to clinch but Shaker is having none of it.
Shaker lands the left hand.

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 Benedict Arnold.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Arnold, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benedict Arnold!
Our winner, Benedict Arnold, 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: Ascenssion 0222
Date: Feb 22, 2017

#R1#
Sturd Jr scores with a punch to the head.
Shaker missing with a left hand there. Sturd Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sturd Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sturd Jr wants to slow Shaker down by chopping away at his legs.
Sturd Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Shaker lands a body shot.
Sturd Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Shaker.
Jason Sturd Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sturd Jr throws a solid leg kick but Shaker takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr connects with a looping right hand.
Shaker on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Shaker missing with a left hand there. Sturd Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sturd Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sturd Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shaker is out of range and Sturd Jr settles back down.
Sturd Jr punishes Shaker's body with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Decent striking displayed by Shaker there.#TD2#
Shaker decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sturd Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Sturd Jr manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Shaker preventing the sweep.
Sturd Jr can't keep his opponent in guard - Shaker advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Shaker seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Shaker prevents Sturd Jr from improving his position.
Sturd Jr is working hard here to advance position.#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.
Sturd Jr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sturd Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Shaker is proving a slippery customer.
Shaker stopping the sweep attempt from Sturd Jr.
Shaker seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Sturd Jr motions for Shaker to come forward. Sturd Jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sturd Jr throws a hook but Shaker blocks it.
Shaker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sturd Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Shaker.
And Sturd Jr counters with a quick kick to the body but Shaker blocks it.
Sturd Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Shaker.
Shaker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sturd Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shaker moves out of range as Sturd Jr strikes.
Sturd Jr throws a hook but Shaker avoids it easily.
Sturd Jr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Shaker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sturd Jr's calf.
Shaker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sturd Jr scores with a nice strike.
Shaker throws a body punch but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
Shaker throws a body shot but no joy.
Shaker looks to score with a jab to the body but Sturd Jr is just out of range.#T4#
Shaker scores with a jab to the body.
Sturd Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shaker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sturd Jr misses with a low kick.
Sturd Jr is looking to chop away at Shaker's legs.
Shaker goes for a double leg but Sturd Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sturd Jr continues to drive forward.
Sturd Jr moves out of range as Shaker throws a body kick.
Sturd Jr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shaker to score with a decent uppercut.
Sturd Jr scores with a nice head shot.
Sturd Jr scores with a nice strike.
Sturd Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sturd Jr throws a lazy right hand but Shaker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shaker throws out a counter right but Sturd Jr avoids it with no problem.
Sturd Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shaker scores with a body shot.
Sturd Jr staying out of range there.
Shaker tries to land a front kick but Sturd Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
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 Jason Sturd Jr will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Shaker blocks a leg kick.
Sturd Jr sizes up Shaker with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sturd Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Shaker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Shaker pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sturd Jr is out of range and Shaker settles back down.
Sturd Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shaker stuns Sturd Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sturd Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shaker smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Shaker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shaker misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaker avoids the head kick by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr misses with a left hand
and Shaker counters with a thumping low kick.
Sturd Jr lands a body shot.
Shaker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shaker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Shaker tries to work over Sturd Jr's front leg with a kick but Sturd Jr checks it.
Sturd Jr appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A punch combination from Sturd Jr misses.
Shaker flicks out a counter leg kick but Sturd Jr steps away.
Sturd Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sturd Jr misses with a body kick.
Jason Sturd Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sturd Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Sturd Jr ducks under a wild hook from Shaker.
Sturd Jr fires out a quick counter leg kick but Shaker just manages to avoid it.
Sturd Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shaker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shaker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shaker misses with the combination.
Sturd Jr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sturd Jr looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sturd Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shaker moves out of range of the strikes.
Shaker is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sturd Jr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sturd Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shaker.
Shaker throws a right and a left that Sturd Jr avoids nicely. #T2#
Sturd Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shaker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sturd Jr momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sturd Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shaker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sturd Jr.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sturd Jr.
Jason Sturd Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Sturd Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sturd Jr displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Shaker just misses with a punch to the body.
Sturd Jr staying out of range there.
Sturd Jr scores with a head kick.
Shaker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Some bone on bone action there as Sturd Jr checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Shaker throws a leg kick but Sturd Jr checks it.
Both fighters circling a little - Sturd Jr finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Shaker throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Sturd Jr counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T3#
Sturd Jr wants to control from the top but Shaker keeps moving.
Sturd Jr scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Shaker keeping moving, preventing Sturd Jr from controlling successfully.
Shaker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sturd Jr seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Shaker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sturd Jr's guard. #REVB#
Shaker working some strikes from top position.
Shaker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sturd Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Sturd Jr keeping moving, preventing Shaker from controlling successfully.
Sturd Jr controls Shaker momentarily but Shaker frees himself.
Shaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Sturd Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sturd Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Sturd Jr dominated that second round.
That's time! Sturd Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Sturd Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shaker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sturd Jr tries to score with a low kick but Shaker moves his leg out of the way.
Sturd Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shaker misses with a body kick.
Shaker blocks a low kick nicely.
Shaker throws a hook but Sturd Jr blocks it.
Shaker wants to land a leg kick but Sturd Jr is out of range.
Shaker slips under a jab.
Sturd Jr backing away here, and Shaker unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sturd Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Sturd Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sturd Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shakers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Shaker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturd Jr lands with a straight right. Shaker didn't see that one coming.
Shaker cracks the inside of Sturd Jr's front leg.
Sturd Jr dodges the punch combination from Shaker.
Shaker checks a leg kick.#T1#
Shaker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sturd Jr checks the leg kick.
Shaker cracks Sturd Jr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shaker missing with a left hand there. Sturd Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sturd Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shaker.
Sturd Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Shaker counters with a one-two to the body.
Sturd Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sturd Jr misses with a head kick.
Shaker checks a low kick from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shaker.
Sturd Jr feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Shaker slips under a jab.
Sturd Jr lands with a cross.
Shaker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sturd Jr at a distance.
Sturd Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Shaker.
Shaker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sturd Jr. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sturd Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Shaker makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sturd Jr.
Shaker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A quick step to the side and Sturd Jr tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shaker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr misses with a looping left.
Sturd Jr throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sturd Jr throws a body punch but Shaker moves out of range.
Sturd Jr misses with an uppercut. Shaker saw that one coming.
Shaker shoots in for a double leg but Sturd Jr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shaker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sturd Jr moves away.
Sturd Jr misses with the combination.
Shaker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sturd Jr!
Sturd Jr throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T3#
Shaker connects with an inside leg kick.
Sturd Jr tests Shaker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sturd Jr throws a leg kick which misses Shaker's front leg but catches the back leg as Shaker tries to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Sturd Jr. No joy for Shaker on that attempt.
Jason Sturd Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arman Shaker.
Shaker throws a jab but it's blocked by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr throwing a counter right hand but Shaker manages to avoid it.
Shaker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sturd Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Shaker moves out of range easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shaker.
Shaker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sturd Jr. Sturd Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Shaker lands with an uppercut that bounces Sturd Jr off the cage and back into range.
Sturd Jr looks to land a combination but Shaker avoids it well.
Shaker feints a counter leg kick.
Shaker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T4#
Shaker tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sturd Jr defends well and Shaker ends up having to push Sturd Jr into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A jab from Sturd Jr finds it's way through Shaker's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sturd Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shaker digs a good body shot into Sturd Jr's ribs.
Sturd Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shaker checks a low kick from Sturd Jr.
Shaker attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shaker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sturd Jr.
Shaker blocks the body kick.
Shaker misses with a hook.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Shaker crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sturd Jr - the referee stops the clock and Shaker gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sturd Jr. Shaker manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sturd Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shaker.
Sturd Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sturd Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Sturd Jr clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Sturd Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shaker takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sturd Jr checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sturd Jr misses with a hook. Shaker ducked under it nicely.
Sturd Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shaker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shaker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shaker looks to land a body kick but Sturd Jr moved away.
Shaker connects with a looping right hand.
Shaker misses with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr thows a leg kick but Shaker checks it
and Shaker counters with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturd Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shaker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sturd Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
Sturd Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sturd Jr closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sturd Jr throws a push kick but Shaker slaps the foot to one side. #T1#
Shaker swings for the body but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
Sturd Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shaker is out of range and Sturd Jr settles back down.
Sturd Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Shaker misses with the combination.
Shaker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sturd Jr throws out a loose jab but Shaker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shaker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shaker lands a leg kick that knocks Sturd Jr off balance momentarily.
Sturd Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sturd Jr misses with a head kick.
Shaker moves away from the strike by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr moves away from the strike by Shaker.
Shaker misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
An inside leg kick lands from Shaker.
Shaker digs a good hook to Sturd Jr's body.
A jab from Sturd Jr misses.
Shaker fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sturd Jr is out of range.
Shaker tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sturd Jr is able to avoid easily.
Shaker takes one to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shaker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sturd Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shaker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shaker tries a head kick but it misses.
Sturd Jr lands a jab to the nose.
Sturd Jr is looking to slow Shaker down with leg kicks. #TD2#
Sturd Jr gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Shaker stopping the sweep attempt from Sturd Jr.#T3#
Shaker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sturd Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sturd Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Sturd Jr, not yet.
Shaker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Sturd Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sturd Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shaker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
An inside leg kick from Shaker misses.
Sturd Jr lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Shaker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice defenses there by Shaker.
Shaker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shaker cracks Sturd Jr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice body kick there by Sturd Jr.
Shaker throws the left hand but Sturd Jr avoids the punch easily.
Sturd Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shaker throws out the jab.
Sturd Jr throws out a loose jab but Shaker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sturd Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shaker tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sturd Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shaker. Sturd Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Jason Sturd Jr will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Shaker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shaker misses with a body shot.
Shaker takes a swing at Sturd Jr's ribcage but misses.
Sturd Jr misses with a low kick.
Shaker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shaker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shaker lands a glancing blow to the side of Sturd Jr's head.
Shaker just misses with a punch to the body.
Sturd Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sturd Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shaker.
Sturd Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Shaker's shoulder, as Shaker tries to avoid the shot.
Shaker let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaker throws a low kick but Sturd Jr avoids it.
Sturd Jr is looking to slow Shaker down with leg kicks.
Sturd Jr missing with a left hand there. Shaker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shaker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shaker takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T1#
Shaker swings for the body but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
Sturd Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sloppy strikes from Shaker. Those never looked like landing.
Shaker connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sturd Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shaker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sturd Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Shaker misses the target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shaker.
Sturd Jr tries to land a leg kick but Shaker saw it coming and moves away.
Shaker lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sturd Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Shaker connects with a body shot that sends Sturd Jr's belly button to the back.
Sturd Jr throws a solid leg kick but Shaker takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sturd Jr.#T2#
Shaker throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A lazy body kick from Shaker
and Sturd Jr counters with a good, hard body kick but Shaker shrugs it off.
Shaker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sturd Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Shaker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sturd Jr.
Shaker has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sturd Jr.
A slow jab from Sturd Jr misses its intended target.
Shaker tries a quick counter leg kick but Sturd Jr is wise to it.
Sturd Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shaker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sturd Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shaker was well out of range. Poor timing from Sturd Jr.
Shaker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sturd Jr slaps away a takedown attempt from Shaker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
An attempted straight right counter from Sturd Jr misses the target.
Arman Shaker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shaker moves out of range of the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shaker! But no joy.
Shaker lands a lovely overhand right.#T3#
Sturd Jr cracks Shaker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sturd Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Sturd Jr misses.
An inside leg kick from Shaker misses.
Shaker fails to land the takedown.
Shaker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shaker checks a leg kick.
Sturd Jr tries to bum rush Shaker with a series of wild strikes but Shaker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A nice side step and Shaker releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sturd Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Sturd Jr loads up on a big right hand but Shaker slips the punch.
Shaker feints a counter leg kick.
Sturd Jr misses with a body kick.
Shaker works over Sturd Jr's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Jason Sturd Jr has been cut.
That kick from Sturd Jr tenderised Shaker's leg. Shaker is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4#
Sturd Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sturd Jr misses with a kick to the body.
Sturd Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shaker. Shaker obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good standup being displayed there by Shaker as he connects with a hook.
Shaker swings for the body but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
Sturd Jr lands a nice looking kick to the body. Shaker takes a step back to recover.
Sturd Jr scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nice defenses there by Shaker.
Shaker throws a looping overhand right but Sturd Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Sturd Jr looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Shaker tries to move into range but Sturd Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And Shaker tries to counter it with a takedown but Sturd Jr pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nice jab there from Sturd Jr.

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 Jason Sturd Jr.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sturd Jr, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 50:45
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 49:46
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Sturd Jr!
Jason Sturd Jr retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Jason Sturd Jr made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: EPL 11 Playoffs Round 1
Date: Feb 01, 2017

#R1#
Shaker connects with a solid leg kick.
Shaker has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Coffee Shop in the buildup to the fight.
Shaker throws a solid leg kick but Pilvi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shaker.
Shaker 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.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pilvi!
Pilvi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pilvi throws a leg kick
and Shaker makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Shaker misses with a looping left.
Shaker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pilvi throws out the jab.
Pilvi throws a sloppy head kick
and Shaker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pilvi thinking.
Pilvi throws a head kick that misses.
Pilvi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shaker ducks under a wild hook from Pilvi.
Pilvi throws a low kick but Shaker avoids it.
Pilvi wants to clinch.
Shaker blocks the body kick. #T1#
Pilvi looks to land a left hand but Shaker moved out of range nicely.
Shaker appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Good leg kick by Pilvi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Shaker throws a leg kick but Pilvi checks it.
Nice body kick from Pilvi.#CL2#
Pilvi drives through and clinches with Shaker against the cage.
Shaker has Pilvi pushed against the cage.
Pilvi prevents the takedown attempt.
Pilvi working aggressively here.
Pilvi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Shaker manages to break the clinch.
Shaker scores with a kick to the midsection.
Shaker tries to land a leg kick but Pilvi saw it coming and moves away.
Pilvi misses with a left hand #TD#
and Shaker counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shaker landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Shaker wants to control but Pilvi is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Shaker is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pilvi defends it well.
Shaker takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pilvi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Shaker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pilvi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shaker throwing strikes but missing.
Shaker throws a strike but Pilvi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pilvi's guard. #REVR##T3#
Pilvi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shaker manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Shaker trying to control the position.
Shaker pulls Pilvi in close to prevent any damage.
Shaker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pilvi passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Shaker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shaker is pressing down on Pilvi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4#
Shaker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pilvi's guard. #REVR#
Pilvi controlling the position.
Shaker stands and throws Pilvi's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Pilvi is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Shaker is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Pilvi's shoulder. That is not cool.
Pilvi taking a bit of punishment here - Shaker scoring with strikes.
Shaker working the body and head with strikes.
Shaker cracks Pilvi with a big right hand but Pilvi just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
What's Pilvi going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Shaker 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.
Shaker is looking to take a break and control but Pilvi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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 Arman Shaker will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Shaker staying out of range there.
Pilvi cracks Shaker with a good jab.#TD#
Shaker closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Pilvi keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Pilvi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shaker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pilvi defending well though.
Pilvi holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaker not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Shaker takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Pilvi tries to get to full guard but Shaker has control of the leg.
Pilvi wants to control but Shaker is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Shaker is looking to take a break and control but Pilvi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shaker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pilvi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pilvi is trying is best to control the position here.
Pilvi is looking for a sweep. Shaker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shaker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Pilvi felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Pilvi wants to improve his position but Shaker is controlling well. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shaker thows a huge punch but Pilvi dodges it nicely.
Pilvi wants to control but Shaker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Shaker lands a nice short elbow.
Pilvi wants to control but Shaker is keeping busy.
Pilvi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shaker.
Pilvi trying to control but Shaker postures up.
Shaker scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Shaker winds up and cracks Pilvi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Shaker is trying to control. Pilvi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Pilvi is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Pilvi is looking for a sweep. Shaker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shaker is just content to waste time from the top position. Pilvi takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Shaker lands a couple of elbows.
Pilvi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shaker's guard. #REVB#
Shaker wants to sweep but no luck.
Shaker controlling the position.
Pilvi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Shaker has his hands on Pilvi's head, controlling the position. #T4#
Shaker wants to sweep but no luck.
Pilvi passes Shaker's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shaker manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Shaker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pilvi wants to stand but Shaker has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shaker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pilvi manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arman Shaker dominated that second round.
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#
Pilvi scores with a nice body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pilvi, right into the meat.
Pilvi throws a body shot but no joy.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Shaker crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Pilvi - the referee stops the clock and Shaker gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Pilvi. Shaker manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Pilvi needs to keep his hands up - Shaker had a free shot at his head there.
Pilvi missing with a left hand there. Shaker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pilvi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shaker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pilvi misses with a wild body shot.
Pilvi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pilvi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shaker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pilvi misses with a wild combination.
Pilvi takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T1#
Shaker throws a push kick but Pilvi slaps the foot to one side.
Shaker checks the leg kick nicely there.
Shaker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Shaker misses with a kick to the body.
Pilvi scores with a hook to the body. Shaker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shaker throws an overhand right that lands on Pilvi's shoulder, as Pilvi tries to avoid the shot.
Veikko Pilvi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shaker moves out of range of the leg kick from Pilvi.
Shaker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pilvi checks it well.
Shaker misses with a body shot.
Shaker tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pilvi is able to avoid easily.
Shaker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shaker throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pilvi throws the kick towards the body but Shaker avoids it.#T2#
Pilvi looks to land a combination but Shaker avoids it well.
Pilvi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Shaker.
Shaker swats away the attempt to clinch by Pilvi.
A punch combination from Pilvi misses.
Good exchange - Pilvi coming out on top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pilvi 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 Shaker has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shaker and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Veikko Pilvi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pilvi throws a lazy head kick
and Shaker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pilvi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Shaker counter with a right hand.
Veikko Pilvi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shaker throws a head kick but Pilvi moves out of range.
Pilvi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shaker throws a sloppy head kick and Pilvi moves out of range easily.
Shaker takes a swing at Pilvi's ribcage but misses. #T3#
A solid body kick from Pilvi.
Shaker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pilvi.
Good leg kick by Shaker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pilvi thumps Shaker with a low kick.
Pilvi throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Shaker counters with a nice body kick.
Pilvi throws a body kick that misses. #TD#
Shaker shoots in and bounces Pilvi off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Arman Shaker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shaker seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Shaker scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
Pilvi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Pilvi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shaker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Shaker looking to pass the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Shaker's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

And that's the end of the fight!
Arman Shaker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shaker, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arman Shaker!
A very excited looking Arman Shaker made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Ascension 0107
Date: Jan 07, 2017

#R1#
Shaam throws a wild body kick that Shaker sees coming a mile off.
Shaker throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shaker motions for Shaam to come forward. Shaker throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shaam showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shaker.
We've been informed that Shaker 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.
Shaam lands a jab.
Shaam misses with an uppercut. Shaker saw that one coming.
Shaker lands with an uppercut that bounces Shaam off the cage and back into range.
Shaker throws a hook but Shaam avoids it easily.
Shaker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shaam moves away.
Shaam delivers a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shaam moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Shaam was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Shaker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shaker throws a lazy right hand but Shaam sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shaker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shaker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T1#
Some bone on bone action there as Shaam checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Shaam swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shaker scores with a leg kick.
Shaam catches Shaker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Shaker lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shaker takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Shaam lands with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Shaker misses the target.
Shaam throws a body shot but no joy.
Shaam missing with a left hand there. Shaker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shaam throws a lazy right hand but Shaker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shaker follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Shaker bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shaam's head.
Shaker is looking to land body kicks.
Shaker fails to land the takedown.
Shaker misses with a looping right.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shaam tries a head kick but it misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Shaker misses.
Shaker ducks under a wild hook from Shaam.
Shaker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shaam moves away from the strike by Shaker.
Shaam uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shaker has time to react.
Shaam throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shaker moves out of range of the body kick.
Shaker shoots in but Shaam avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A jab lands there for Shaam.
The crowd cheers as Shaker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shaam doesn't seem phased though.
Shaam steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shaker.
Shaker thows a leg kick but Shaam checks it
and Shaam counters with an outside leg kick.
Shaam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shaker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shaam doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Shaker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shaam throws a hook but Shaker avoids it easily.
Shaker let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nice defenses there by Shaker.
Shaker connects with an inside leg kick.
Shaam jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shaam misses with a wild body shot.
Shaam throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Shaker crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Shaam - the referee stops the clock and Shaker gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Shaam. Shaker manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Shaker throws a hook but Shaam blocks it.
Shaam appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A shot to the liver by Shaam. Beautiful body shot.
Shaam throws a leg kick but Shaker moved away.
Shaam closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Shaker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shaam checks it well.
Shaam gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Shaam misses.
Shaker flicks out a counter leg kick but Shaam steps away.#T4#
Shaam ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD2#
Shaker gets the takedown into side control.
Shaker trying to control the action but Shaam is working from the bottom.
Shaker is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Shaam will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shaam is looking for a sweep.
Shaker tries to advance to mount but Shaam denies him.
The referee asks Shaker politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Shaker prefers to stall for the moment though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Arman Shaker will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Shaker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice body kick from Shaker.
Shaam misses with a lunging right hand
and Shaker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shaker misses the shot to the body.
Shaam was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Shaam misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shaam attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shaam shoots in for a double leg but Shaker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shaam looks to land a left hand but Shaker moved out of range nicely.
Shaker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Shaker misses.
Shaam with a hook.
Kane Shaam is winning the standup battle so far.
Shaker 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.
Shaam misses the shot to the body.
Shaker lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shaam throws a shot from downtown. Shaker moves away and avoids it.#TD2#
Shaker closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Shaam to the mat! Shaam manages to get full guard. #T1#
Shaker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shaam is keeping the position for now.
Shaam controlling the position.
Shaker is looking to work some ground and pound but Shaam has wrist control.
Shaam wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Shaam not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shaam is on top in guard. #REVR#
Shaam trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shaam missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Shaam trying to control but Shaker is working from the bottom.
Shaam slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Shaam is looking to take a break and control but Shaker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Shaam goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Shaker has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Shaam but great work by Shaker.
Shaam is working to avoid the ground and pound but Shaker connects with a decent elbow. #T3#
Shaam is looking for a sweep.
Shaker looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Shaam is avoiding damage well.
Shaam wants to control but Shaker postures up.
Shaker throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Shaker cracks Shaam with a big elbow.
The referee asks Shaker politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Shaker prefers to stall for the moment though.
Shaam takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Shaam being controlled for a moment. #T4#
Shaker creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Shaam struggling a bit here.
Shaam is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Shaam tries to buck Shaker off but Shaker is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shaker lands some shots froms side control.
Shaker lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arman Shaker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Shaam - that will leave a mark!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shaker, right into the meat.
Shaker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Shaker is looking to chop away at Shaam's legs.
Shaker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shaam lands an overhand right.
Good standup being displayed there by Shaam as he connects with a hook.
Shaker slips a jab from Shaam.
Shaker was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Shaker lands a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Shaam there.
Shaam swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shaker looks to land a combination but Shaam avoids it well.
Shaker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shaker misses with a looping left.
Shaam tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shaker was well out of range. Poor timing from Shaam.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shaam.#T1#
Shaam fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shaker throws a series of punches but Shaam moves out of range.
Shaam jabs Shaker right on the nose. Shaker blinks but takes it well.
Shaker cracks Shaam with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Shaker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shaam thinks about countering with a body kick.
Shaker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shaam.
Kane Shaam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shaam misses with a takedown attempt - Shaker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shaam gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Shaker throws a head kick that misses
and Shaam counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shaam looks to score with a jab to the body but Shaker is just out of range.
Shaker wants to slow Shaam down by chopping away at his legs.
Kane Shaam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Shaker looks to score with a jab to the body but Shaam is just out of range.
Shaker misses with a double jab.
Shaam throws a lazy right hand but Shaker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shaam thumps Shaker with a low kick.
Shaker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice body kick there by Shaker.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shaker. Shaam does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Shaker gets a double leg takedown into Shaam's guard.
Shaker postures up.
Shaam looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shaker is one step ahead there.
Shaam controls Shaker momentarily but Shaker frees himself. #T3#
Shaam working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shaker.
Shaker with a nice head shot there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shaker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shaam is trying to keep Shaker in close.
Shaker looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Arman Shaker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shaker wants to control from the top but Shaam keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Shaam looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shaker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shaam is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shaker.
Shaker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shaam walks into a straight right hand from Shaker.
Shaker tests Shaam's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shaker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shaker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shaam throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shaker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A lazy left from Shaam finds it's target.
Shaam looks for the body kick but Shaker saw that one coming.
Shaker feints a counter leg kick.
Shaker slips a jab from Shaam.
Shaker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Shaker lands with a shot to the body.
Shaker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shaam takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arman Shaker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shaker 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arman Shaker!
A very excited looking Arman Shaker made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Ascension 1210
Date: Dec 10, 2016

#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Stern.#TD2#
Shaker shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
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.
Shaker is looking to take a break and control but Stern is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stern moves into full guard.
Stern seems keen to control Shaker's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stern is on top in guard. #REVR#
We've been hearing that Stern has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stern pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shaker is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Shaker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stern gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Shaker is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaker keeping moving, preventing Stern from controlling successfully.
Shaker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stern pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shaker is keeping the position for now.
Shaker has control of Stern's left arm, preventing Stern from doing any damage.
Stern trying to control but Shaker is working from the bottom. #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.
Shaker is controlling Stern's posture.
Stern looking to pass the guard.
Shaker trying to keep a closed guard but Stern is proving a slippery customer.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Shaker keeping full guard, as Stern tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shaker.
Shaker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stern avoids the body shot from Shaker.
Shaker throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stern.#T3#
Shaker misses with a wild body shot.
Stern throws a hook but Shaker avoids it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shaker.
Shaker misses with a wild body shot.
Shaker scores with a body shot.
Stern shoots in looking for a takedown but Shaker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stern's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Stern scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Shaker is controlling Stern's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Shaker is trying to maintain the position but Stern is very close to passing his half guard.
Stern trying to mount his opponent but Shaker defends it.
Shaker wants to control but Stern is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Shaker is doing well to control the position and prevent Stern from advancing to side control.#T4#
Shaker is trying to maintain the position but Stern is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB#
Stern looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Stern is working for a kimura but Shaker is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stern wants to control but Shaker is keeping him busy.
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 Howard Stern 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#
A telegraphed right hand from Stern misses the target.
Stern will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shaker scores with a jab to the head.
Stern throws a right and a left that Shaker avoids nicely.
Stern on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Arman Shaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shaker misses the shot to the body.
Shaker scoring well with a low kick there.
Stern misses with a left hand
and Shaker counters with a thumping low kick.
Stern throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shaker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shaker moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaker looks for the body kick but Stern saw that one coming.
Horrible takedown attempt by Stern or perhaps it was just good defense by Shaker, which made it look bad.
Shaker misses with a lunging right hand
and Stern counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shaker gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Stern counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Shaker throws a looping overhand right but Stern ducks down to avoid it.
Shaker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shaker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Shaker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stern.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Howard Stern. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Stern misses.
Shaker throws a counter combo.
Shaker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stern.
Stern tests Shaker's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD2#
Stern tries to sprawl but Shaker drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Shaker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stern defending well though.
Shaker is controlling the pace.
Stern is pressing down on Shaker's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
Shaker won't allow Stern to sweep him here.
Stern pulls Shaker in close to prevent any damage.
Shaker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stern works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stern controls Shaker momentarily but Shaker frees himself.
Shaker wants to stand but Stern has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Stern is trying to keep Shaker in close.
Stern 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.
Shaker is looking to work some ground and pound but Stern has wrist control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T3#
Stern bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shaker's guard. #REVR#
Shaker looking for a sweep. Not yet Shaker, not yet.
Stern tries to free his leg and advance position but Shaker is retaining full guard.
Stern trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stern stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shaker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stern is working hard here to advance position.
Shaker is controlling Stern's posture.
Stern stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shaker swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4##SUB2#
Shaker has his foot on Stern's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stern works his way back into a safe position though.
Shaker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stern's guard. #REVB#
Stern is trying to control the position but Shaker postures up.
Stern working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shaker.
Shaker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shaker looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Shaker chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stern is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shaker wants to control from the top but Stern keeps moving.
Stern controls Shaker momentarily but Shaker frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arman Shaker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Stern fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice jab there from Stern.
Stern checks the leg kick.
Shaker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stern.
Stern misses with a straight left.
Stern comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shaker 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.
Shaker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stern's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaker fails to land with a series of punches.
Shaker tries to land a leg kick but Stern saw it coming and moves away.
Stern doesn't manage to clinch there - Shaker circles away.
Shaker drops his hands momentarily and Stern takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
Shaker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shaker throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jab, jab by Stern - just one landing.
Shaker tries a head kick but it misses.
Shaker connects with a looping right hand.
Shaker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shaker thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Stern if he has to take too many more of those.
Stern walks into a straight right hand from Shaker.
Stern avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Stern on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shaker throws a body punch but Stern moves out of range.
Stern is looking to counter the offense by Shaker and move into the clinch.
Shaker ducks under a wild hook from Stern.
Shaker was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Stern moves in looking to clinch but Shaker pushes him off.
Stern darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stern uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shaker. #T2#
Shaker lands with a good body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stern looks to land a left hand but Shaker moved out of range nicely.
Shaker looks to land a combination but Stern avoids it well.
Shaker moves forwards but Stern connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Arman Shaker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stern cracks Shaker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shaker blocks the body kick.
Stern pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shaker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stern keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shaker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stern.#TD2#
Shaker feints and as Stern raises his hands in defense, Shaker changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Shaker stands up over Stern, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3#
Stern working a defensive guard here.
Stern wants to sweep here but Shaker controlling him for the moment.
Stern not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stern pulls Shaker in close to prevent any damage.
Stern looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shaker is one step ahead there.
Shaker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shaker postures up and lands a big shot to Stern's brow.
Stern is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Stern is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stern controls Shaker momentarily but Shaker frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Shaker lands a right hook to the body.
Shaker misses with a double jab.
Stern is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Shaker!
Stern lands the left hand.
Shaker is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Stern rather than just go for the knockout.
Shaker throws a leg kick that is checked
and Stern counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stern misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arman Shaker really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Stern moves out of range as Shaker throws a body kick.
Stern ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shaker scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stern in his tracks.
Shaker throws a front kick aimed at Stern's knee but Stern avoids it well.
Stern wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Shaker ducks under a wild hook from Stern.
Shaker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shaker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stern throws out a powerful jab.
Stern lands a nice hook to Shaker's body. Shaker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaker wants to land a leg kick but Stern is out of range. #TD#
Stern shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stern wants to free his trapped foot but Shaker is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Stern is trying to control the action in half guard but Shaker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stern is pressing down on Shaker's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shaker is holding on for now.
Shaker is looking to control Stern's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shaker avoid being mounted?
Stern wants to take a breather but Shaker is having none of it. #SUB#
Stern wants to work for an arm triangle but Shaker is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Stern prevents Shaker from improving his position.
Shaker is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stern's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stern's back!
Stern tries to escape the position. #T2#
Shaker is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Stern. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Shaker not allowing Stern to control his hands.
Stern tries to break free.
Stern looking very determined here, making life difficult for Shaker.
Stern breaks Shaker's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Stern distracts Shaker with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Shaker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stern is fighting to break Shaker's control of his arms but Shaker is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Shaker wants to sweep here but Stern controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Shaker working a defensive guard here.
Shaker has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Stern pushing down on Shaker's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Shaker is trying to control but can't.
Stern wants to take a breather but Shaker is having none of it. #SUB#
Stern is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Shaker won't allow Stern to pass to mount. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Stern is thwarting Shaker's attempts to control the position.
Stern is just content to waste time from the top position. Shaker takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB#
Stern has gone for a leg lock! Shaker slips out almost immediately though and dives into Stern's guard.#REVB#
Shaker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stern keeping moving, preventing Shaker from controlling successfully.
Stern trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Howard Stern 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. This is the final round!
#R5#
Shaker misses with a jab to the body
and Shaker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stern is defended easily by Shaker.
Stern misses with a takedown attempt - Shaker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stern just misses with a punch to the body.
Shaker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shaker throws a nice looking combination but Stern bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Stern, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice cross by Shaker.
Shaker throws a sloppy head kick and Stern moves out of range easily.
Stern throwing a counter right hand but Shaker manages to avoid it.
Stern with a jab.#T1#
Stern takes a jab right on the kisser.
A punch lands to the side of Shaker 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Shaker misses with a head kick.
Shaker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stern steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shaker.
Shaker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice takedown defense from Shaker. No joy for Stern on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Howard Stern. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stern on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shaker. Shaker obviously looking to wear him down.
Stern thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shaker shoots in for a takedown but Stern shows good takedown defense.
Shaker takes one to the chin there.
Stern doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shaker throws a body kick that misses. #T2#
Stern on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shaker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shaker lands with a slapping head kick.
Stern closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shaker circles away.
Shaker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stern tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stern punishes Shaker's body with a nice straight punch.
Stern tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shaker was well out of range. Poor timing from Stern.
Stern stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stern jabs Shaker right on the nose. Shaker blinks but takes it well.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stern checks a leg kick.
A jab from Shaker misses.
Shaker gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Stern counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T3#
Shaker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shaker looks to score with a jab to the body but Stern is just out of range.
Shaker 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.
Shaker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stern cracks Shaker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Stern enables Shaker to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Stern manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Stern manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stern.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Stern lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shaker backwards. #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!
Stern has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shaker avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Shaker is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stern pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2#
Shaker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shaker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stern scores with a shot to the body.
Stern moves out of range of the body kick.
Stern jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Stern lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shaker at a distance.

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 Howard Stern.
I think Stern has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 48:47
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 48:47
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Howard Stern!
Howard Stern retains his middleweight title!
Howard Stern really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 160$) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Ascension 1119
Date: Nov 19, 2016

#R1#
Yates throws a leg kick but Shaker moved away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shaker.
Shaker 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.
Shaker will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shaker gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shaker throws a push kick but Yates slaps the foot to one side.
Yates shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Shaker pivots, looking for a leg kick but Yates is out of range and Shaker settles back down.
Yates thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shaker feints a counter leg kick.
Yates fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shaker checks it well.
Yates is looking to clinch.
Yates punishes Shaker's body with a nice straight punch.
Shaker checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaker misses with a hook
and Yates counters with a straight right hand.
Yates throws out a loose jab but Shaker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yates looks to land a left hand but Shaker moved out of range nicely.
Yates loads up on a big right hand but Shaker slips the punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shaker. #TD2#
Shaker scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T1#
Shaker slips a nice elbow through Yates's hands, connecting with Yates's forehead.
Shaker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Shaker takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Shaker takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Yates is controlling Shaker's trapped leg to prevent Shaker from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Shaker seems to be working for a kimura but Yates defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Yates is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shaker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Shaker is controlling the pace.
Shaker looks to land a strike but Yates avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Yates looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Shaker wants to control from the top but Yates keeps moving.
Shaker tries to free his leg and advance position but Yates is retaining full guard. #T3#
Shaker pushing down on Yates's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Shaker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Yates knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Shaker is keen to just control but Yates is a slippery customer.
Shaker thows a huge punch but Yates dodges it nicely.
Yates taking some punishment here, with Shaker in his half guard.
Yates is not content to let Shaker control the position.
Shaker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Shaker prevents Yates from improving his position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Yates avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shaker. #T4#
Shaker misses with a head shot. Yates uses the momentum to regain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shaker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Yates is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Yates has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Yates keeps Shaker at a distance using the push kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yates jabs Shaker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Yates feints and then cracks Shaker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shaker down.
Yates swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
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 Harrison Yates will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Shaker takes a swing at Yates's ribcage but misses.
As Shaker backs away, Yates returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Shaker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yates.
Shaker slips under a jab from Yates.
A bone on bone clash there as Yates blocks the leg kick.
Yates throws a front kick aimed at Shaker's knee but Shaker avoids it well.
Yates throws a looping overhand right but Shaker ducks down to avoid it.
Shaker jabs at Yates's body.
Shaker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shaker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shaker throws a big shot that misses.
Shaker ducks right into an uppercut from Yates.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaker connects with a solid leg kick.
Yates looks to score with a jab to the body but Shaker is just out of range.
Harrison Yates seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shaker throws a leg kick but Yates moved away.
Yates will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yates dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shaker. That did some damage!#T1#
Good work by Yates as he checks the leg kick.
Shaker cracks the inside of Yates's front leg.
Yates lands a nice looking kick to the body. Shaker takes a step back to recover.
Shaker stuns Yates with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Shaker finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Yates avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shaker is looking to score with low kicks.
Yates connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shaker works Yates's body with a nice hook.
A low kick from Shaker is predictable there
and Yates counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shaker lands with an uppercut that bounces Yates off the cage and back into range.
Shaker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yates tries to close the distance and clinch but Shaker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yates throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Yates misses with a wild body shot.
Shaker feints the counter takedown.
Shaker throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Yates just misses with a punch to the body.
Shaker was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Yates keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shaker.
A telegraphed right hand from Yates misses the target.
Yates throws a looping overhand right but Shaker ducks down to avoid it.
Shaker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yates looks to score with a jab to the body but Shaker is just out of range.
Shaker now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Yates throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shaker misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shaker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Harrison Yates is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yates lands a nice shot that snaps Shaker's head back.
Shaker cracks the inside of Yates's front leg.
Yates misses with a straight right.
Harrison Yates is winning the standup battle so far.
A combination from Yates does no damage. #T3#
Yates throws a body punch but Shaker moves out of range.
Yates moves out of range of the body kick from Shaker.
Yates moves in looking to clinch but Shaker pushes him off.
A low kick from Yates misses #TD2#
and Shaker counters with a single leg into guard. Yates didn't expect that.
Shaker seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Arman Shaker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shaker connects with a couple of short punches.
Shaker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Shaker's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Yates wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Yates utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shaker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yates avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Yates is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Shaker with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Shaker connects with a couple of short punches.
Shaker is fighting to break Yates's control of his arms but Yates is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Shaker postures up in Yates's guard and throws a big left but Yates blocks it.
Shaker postures up and lands a big shot to Yates's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arman Shaker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Shaker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shaker throws a leg kick which misses Yates's front leg but catches the back leg as Yates tries to avoid it.
Shaker lands with a thumping leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shaker. Yates does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Yates misses the target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yates.
Yates misses with a wild combination.
Shaker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shaker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A clash of legs there as Shaker blocks the low kick.
Yates fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shaker manages to avoid it.
And Shaker tries to counter it with a takedown but Yates pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Yates takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Yates avoids the head kick by Shaker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yates has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shaker finds it's way round the side to connect with Yates's head.
Shaker misses with a straight right.
Shaker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shaker throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Yates checks a low kick from Shaker.#T1#
Shaker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Yates counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yates checks a leg kick nicely.
Yates avoids the body shot from Shaker.
Shaker scores with a hook to the body. Yates takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shaker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Yates swings for the body but Shaker moves out of range.
Yates takes a swing at Shaker's ribcage but misses.
Yates walks into a stiff left hand from Shaker.
Yates takes a swing at Shaker's ribcage but misses.
Shaker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yates throws a shot from downtown. Shaker moves away and avoids it.
An inside leg kick lands from Yates.
Yates tries to clinch up but Shaker circles away and keeps his distance.
Shaker tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Yates is able to avoid easily.
Yates is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shaker. #T2#
Shaker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yates throws the kick towards the body but Shaker avoids it.
Yates lands a head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yates looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shaker fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Yates is out of range.
Shaker throws a body kick that misses.
Yates stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Yates checks a low kick from Shaker.
An inside leg kick from Shaker misses.
Yates throws a leg kick but Shaker sees it coming and moves out of range.
Yates moves out of range of the body kick.
Yates fires out a quick counter leg kick but Shaker just manages to avoid it.
Shaker is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Yates rather than just go for the knockout.
Shaker throws a jab when Yates was well out of range.
As Shaker backs away, Yates returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Yates scores with a hook.
Yates wants to clinch but Shaker slips to the side
and Shaker counters with a good low kick that Yates was not able to check. #T3#
Shaker pivots, looking for a leg kick but Yates is out of range and Shaker settles back down.
Shaker is looking to land body kicks.
Yates moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yates loads up on a big right hand but Shaker slips the punch.
Shaker tried to score with a low kick but Yates checks it.
Shaker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yates ducks under a wild hook from Shaker.
Shaker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Yates checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Shaker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Yates takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Yates takes a kick to the side of the head.
Yates walks into a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shaker, right into the meat.
Yates throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yates throws a poor cross that misses
and Shaker counters with a low kick, right behind Yates 's knee. #T4#
Shaker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yates.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shaker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Yates on the side of the head.
Shaker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shaker lands a front kick.
Shaker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Yates there.
Shaker throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shaker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shaker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Yates.
Shaker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shaker punishes Yates's body with a nice straight punch.
Yates checks the leg kick nicely there.
Shaker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arman Shaker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shaker 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Ascension 1026
Date: Oct 26, 2016

#R1#
Allen scoring well with a low kick there.
Allen has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Shaker dives in and grabs Allen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Allen pushes down on Shaker's head and hops out.
Shaker connects with a single shot there.
Shaker throws a lazy right hand but Allen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shaker throws a push kick but Allen slaps the foot to one side.
Shaker misses with a body kick.
Allen is trying to counter with his kicks.
Allen blocks the body kick.
Allen tries to counter by closing the distance.
Allen blocks a leg kick.
Allen counters with a body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Allen.
Allen moves in looking to clinch but Shaker pushes him off.
Shaker throws a lazy body kick
and Allen counters with a good low kick that Shaker was not able to check.
An inside leg kick from Shaker misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shaker checks a leg kick.
Shaker looks to score with a jab to the body but Allen is just out of range.
Allen tests Shaker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shaker misses with a hook. Allen ducked under it nicely.
Shaker lands with a nice combination. Allen backs away looking to recover.#T1#
Nice body kick from Shaker.
Shaker has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Coffee Shop in the buildup to the fight.
Shaker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jab by Allen.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Allen.
Shaker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Shaker.
Shaker just misses with a punch to the body.
Allen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Shaker slips a straight right by Allen.
Allen moves out of range as Shaker throws a body kick.
Shaker throws a low kick but it's checked well by Allen.
Allen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shaker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Allen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
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!
Shaker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Allen's calf.
Allen scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Shaker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Allen moves away.
Shaker slips under a jab from Allen.
Allen with a nice cross.
Allen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Allen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Arman Shaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Allen is looking to land body kicks.
Shaker works Allen's body with a nice hook.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shaker.
Allen moves in looking to clinch but Shaker pushes him off.
Shaker is looking for a counter combo.
Shaker throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Allen counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD#
Shaker jumps into guard, dragging Allen to the mat.
Shaker trying to keep a closed guard but Allen is proving a slippery customer.
Shaker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Allen's guard. #REVR#
Allen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Allen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Allen lands strikes from half guard.
Shaker trying to control but Allen postures up.
Shaker wants to improve his position but Allen is controlling well.
Allen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shaker keeps working.
Allen prevents Shaker from improving his position.#T4#
Allen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Shaker trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shaker is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Allen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Allen's back!
Shaker somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Allen has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Shaker.#SUB#
Allen preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Shaker.
Allen covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
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 Arman Shaker 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#
Shaker throws a quick inside leg kick.
Allen avoids the body shot from Shaker.
Allen misses with a body kick.
Allen tests Shaker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good leg kick by Shaker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Allen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shaker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Allen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Shaker looks to land a right hand but Allen moved out of range.
Shaker ducks under a wild hook from Allen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Allen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Allen checks a leg kick.
Shaker lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nice body kick there by Shaker.#T1##CL2#
Shaker gets tackled into the cage by Allen. Allen maintains the clinch.
Allen tries a body shot but Shaker blocks it.
Shaker is trying to push Allen away but Allen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Allen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shaker blocks a body shot from Allen.
Allen has a couple of punches blocked by Shaker.
Allen lands a left hand.
Allen tries to throw a body punch but Shaker avoids it by throwing Allen back against the cage.
Shaker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shaker slows down the pace here.
Allen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Allen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Allen misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Allen fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Allen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Allen tries a body shot but Shaker blocks it.
Allen prevents Shaker from breaking the clinch.
Allen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shaker blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Shaker breaks the clinch.
Allen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Allen with a jab.
Shaker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shaker throws out a leg kick but Allen moves out of range and Shaker only half commits.
Shaker tries to move into range but Allen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shaker throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Allen to counter with a crisp jab.
Allen tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Shaker counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Shaker.
Shaker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Allen keeping moving, preventing Shaker from controlling successfully.
Allen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shaker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Allen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Allen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Allen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shaker's head.
Shaker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shaker wants to sweep here but Allen controlling him for the moment.
Shaker is trying to control the position but Allen postures up.
Arman Shaker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shaker is on top in guard. #REVR#
Allen wants to stand up but Shaker is controlling him.
Allen wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bary Allen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
A clash of legs there as Allen blocks the low kick.
Allen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shaker just misses with a punch to the body.
Allen wants to counter with a clinch but Shaker pushes him away.
Allen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shaker.
Shaker walks into a stiff left hand from Allen.
Shaker scores with a one two! Allen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Shaker misses with a shot to the body
and Allen counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Allen clinches up against the cage.
Shaker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shaker blocks a body shot from Allen.
Allen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Allen lands a nice shot to the body.
Shaker tries to land a knee to the head but 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!
Allen tries to throw a body punch but Shaker avoids it by throwing Allen back against the cage.
Shaker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Allen working aggressively here.
Shaker is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Allen to keep the fight standing.
Shaker fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Allen misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Allen.
Shaker can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arman Shaker. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Shaker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shaker. That's going to slow Allen down.
Shaker is looking to wear down Allen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Shaker throws a head kick but Allen moves out of range.
Arman Shaker is winning the standup battle so far.
Shaker stuns Allen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shaker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shaker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Allen but Allen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shaker cracks the inside of Allen's front leg. #T2#
Allen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Some bone on bone action there as Allen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Allen throws the left hand but Shaker avoids the punch easily.
Allen throws a body punch but Shaker moves out of range.
Shaker looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Allen looks to score with a jab to the body but Shaker is just out of range.
Allen misses with a kick to the body.
Shaker lands with a nice combination. Allen backs away looking to recover.
Allen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Allen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shaker manages to avoid it.
Bary Allen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Allen lands with a right hand.
Allen throws a lazy uppercut
and Shaker counters with a body kick.
Shaker cracks the inside of Allen's front leg.
Shaker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Allen moves away.
Allen is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Allen looks to land a body kick but Shaker moved away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Allen. #T3#
Shaker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shaker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Shaker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A head kick misses from Shaker.
Allen throws out a counter right but Shaker avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Allen drives through and clinches with Shaker against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shaker.
Allen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Allen.
Shaker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bary Allen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Shaker wants to break the clinch but can't.
Allen misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Shaker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Allen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shaker misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Shaker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shaker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shaker digs a good hook to Allen's body.
Allen tries to clinch but Shaker moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body kick from Allen.
Shaker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Allen connects with a body shot that sends Shaker's belly button to the back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A punch lands to the side of Shaker 's head but he takes it in his stride.#ROC2#
Shaker is rocked!
Allen scores with a leg kick.
Oh Shaker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Allen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shaker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Allen was well out of range. Poor timing from Shaker.
Good leg kick by Allen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Shaker gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Allen gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Shaker is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bary Allen!
Bary Allen is the new middleweight champion!
Post fight, an emotional Bary Allen said 'Stupid auto flight, free win for opponent'.

Event: Ascension 1005
Date: Oct 05, 2016

#R1#
Sturd Jr takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sturd Jr tries to clinch there but Shaker circles away.
Sturd Jr misses with a low kick.
Sturd Jr avoids the body shot from Shaker.
Shaker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sturd Jr checks a leg kick.
Sturd Jr checks a low kick from Shaker.
Shaker throws a head kick that misses.
Shaker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sturd Jr throws a head kick that Shaker semi-blocks.
Sturd Jr fakes the leg kick and cracks Shaker in the body.
Sturd Jr lunges at Shaker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shaker's hand.
Shaker throws a hook to the side of Sturd Jr's head but Sturd Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shaker tries to close the distance and clinch but Sturd Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A clash of legs there as Shaker blocks the low kick.
Shaker feints the counter takedown.
Jason Sturd Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Sturd Jr feints and then cracks Shaker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shaker down.
Shaker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sturd Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Shaker.
Shaker pushes Sturd Jr away with a front kick.
Sturd Jr pushes Shaker away with a front kick.#T1#
Shaker misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shaker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shaker moves out of range of the strikes.
Sturd Jr takes one on the button.#CL#
Sturd Jr moves into the clinch successfully.
Sturd Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shaker has him pressed against the cage.
Shaker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Shaker 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.
Sturd Jr misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Sturd Jr breaks the clinch.
Sturd Jr tries to clinch but Shaker is having none of it.
Sturd Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shaker.
Sturd Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sturd Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Shaker misses with a hook. Sturd Jr ducked under it nicely.
A quick step to the side and Sturd Jr tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good exchange - Shaker coming out on top.#T2#
Sturd Jr tries to clinch up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shaker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sturd Jr misses with a body kick.
Sturd Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shaker misses with a double jab.
Shaker takes one on the button.
A leg kick checked by Shaker.#CL#
Sturd Jr moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Shaker breaks the clinch.
Shaker looks to throw the jab but Sturd Jr is out of range.
Sturd Jr scores with a nice head shot.
Sturd Jr wants to clinch up but Shaker keeps it at a distance.
Shaker takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jab from Sturd Jr.
Nice body kick there by Sturd Jr.
Shaker throws a sloppy head kick and Sturd Jr moves out of range easily.
Sturd Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T3##TD2#
Shaker closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Shaker lands in his opponent's guard.
Sturd Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sturd Jr is on top in guard. #REVR#
Sturd Jr wants to control from the top but Shaker keeps moving.
Sturd Jr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sturd Jr connects with a couple of short punches.
Sturd Jr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Shaker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shaker is trying to keep Sturd Jr in close. #T4#
Sturd Jr trying to control but Shaker is working from the bottom.
Shaker pulls Sturd Jr in close to prevent any damage.
Sturd Jr controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sturd Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shaker trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Sturd Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Sturd Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Sturd Jr lands a lovely overhand right.
Sturd Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shaker on the side of the head.
Sturd Jr misses with a low kick.
Sturd Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sturd Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shaker manages to avoid it.
Sturd Jr wants to clinch.
Shaker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr misses with a looping left.
Shaker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sturd Jr blocks the body kick.
Shaker is looking to slow Sturd Jr down with leg kicks.
Sturd Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Sturd Jr is looking to slow Shaker down with leg kicks.
Shaker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Sturd Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice shot by Shaker.
Sturd Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shaker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sturd Jr checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Shaker throws a low kick but Sturd Jr avoids it.
Shaker swings for the body but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
Sturd Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sturd Jr, right into the meat.
Shaker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sturd Jr needs to keep his hands up - Shaker had a free shot at his head there.
Sturd Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shaker throws the left hand but Sturd Jr avoids the punch easily.
Shaker looks to throw a body kick
and Sturd Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Sturd Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sturd Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sturd Jr throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sturd Jr throws a head kick but Shaker moves out of range. #T2#
Nice shot lands for Shaker.
Sturd Jr lands a nice looking kick to the body. Shaker takes a step back to recover. #CL2#
Shaker clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Sturd Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shaker lands with an overhand left.
Sturd Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sturd Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Shaker.
Shaker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shaker manages to avoid it.
Shaker avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#CL#
Sturd Jr darts in and clinches Shaker up against the cage.#BC#
Sturd Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sturd Jr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sturd Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shaker lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sturd Jr takes a step back to recover.
Shaker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T3#
Sturd Jr tries a low kick but Shaker avoids it.
Shaker throws a lazy right hand but Sturd Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shaker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shaker throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Sturd Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Shaker.
Shaker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr is looking to chop away at Shaker's legs.
Shaker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sturd Jr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sturd Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shaker can do to turn this around?
Shaker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sturd Jr throws out the jab.
Sturd Jr tries a low kick but Shaker avoids it.
Shaker throws a big shot that misses.
Sturd Jr misses with an uppercut
and Shaker counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Shaker misses the target. #T4#
Shaker jabs at Sturd Jr's body.#TD2#
Shaker drives through with a takedown into Sturd Jr's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sturd Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Shaker throwing strikes from guard but Sturd Jr blocks nicely.
Shaker content to stall in guard here.
Shaker is looking to work some ground and pound but Sturd Jr has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shaker looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Shaker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Arman Shaker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Sturd Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Shaker circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shaker.
Sturd Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sturd Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shaker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shaker scores with a jab to the head.
Sturd Jr misses with a leg kick.
Shaker defending well as Sturd Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Shaker throws a jab when Sturd Jr was well out of range.
Crunch! Shaker slams his shin into Sturd Jr's torso.
Sturd Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shaker fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sturd Jr is out of range.
Shaker works over Sturd Jr's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Jason Sturd Jr has been cut.
Shaker throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Shaker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shaker tried to score with a low kick but Sturd Jr checks it.
Jason Sturd Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Sturd Jr loads up on a big right hand but Shaker slips the punch.
Shaker jabs Sturd Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Sturd Jr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Good shot there by Sturd Jr.
Shaker throws out a loose jab but Sturd Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jason Sturd Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sturd Jr missing with a left hand there. Shaker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sturd Jr dips to his left and cracks Shaker with an uppercut!
Shaker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sturd Jr tries to score with a low kick but Shaker moves his leg out of the way.
Sturd Jr throws a leg kick
and Sturd Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick by Sturd Jr misses
and Shaker counters with a stiff right hand.
Sturd Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shaker's head backwards.
Sturd Jr throws out a loose jab but Shaker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shaker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr tries to land a leg kick but Shaker saw it coming and moves away.
Sturd Jr slips a straight right by Shaker.
Shaker scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A clash of legs there as Shaker blocks the low kick.
Sturd Jr lands a jab to the nose.#T2#
Shaker scores with a sloppy right hand. Sturd Jr should have avoided that one.
Shaker misses with a looping left.
Sturd Jr is looking for a counter combo.
Shaker throws a hook but Sturd Jr blocks it.
Shaker stuns Sturd Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shaker connects with a solid leg kick.
Shaker looks to land a left hand but Sturd Jr moved out of range nicely.
Sturd Jr cracks a nice hook into Shaker's ribs.
Sturd Jr jabs Shaker right on the nose. Shaker blinks but takes it well.
Shaker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shaker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Sturd Jr misses the target.
Sturd Jr checks a low kick from Shaker.
Shaker takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Shaker throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2#
Shaker clinches.
Sturd Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Sturd Jr breaks from the clinch. #T3#
A lazy left from Sturd Jr finds it's target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sturd Jr.
Shaker throws a head kick but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
Shaker throws a shot from downtown. Sturd Jr moves away and avoids it.
Sturd Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Shaker is just out of range.
Sturd Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sturd Jr throws a head kick but Shaker moves out of range.
Shaker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shaker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shaker throws a hook but Sturd Jr blocks it.
Sturd Jr appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sturd Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sturd Jr tries to clinch but Shaker is having none of it.
Sturd Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shaker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sturd Jr throws a chopping leg kick but Shaker manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sturd Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sturd Jr lands the left hand.
Shaker tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sturd Jr is able to avoid easily.#T4#
Sturd Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shaker throws a leg kick but Sturd Jr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Shaker with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shaker lands with a slapping head kick.
Sturd Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shaker on the side of the head.
Shaker misses with a hook. Sturd Jr ducked under it nicely.
Sturd Jr throws the left hand but Shaker avoids the punch easily.
A nice side step and Shaker releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sturd Jr connects with a leg kick. Shaker looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sturd Jr throws a hook but Shaker blocks it.
Sturd Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shaker takes a swing at Sturd Jr's ribcage but misses.
Sturd Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shaker keeps the fight on the outside.
Shaker moves out of range of the body kick.
Shaker let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sturd Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Arman Shaker just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd Jr's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Shaker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shaker is looking to slow Sturd Jr down with leg kicks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shaker.
Sturd Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shaker.
Sturd Jr tries to clinch there but Shaker circles away.
Sturd Jr throws the left hand but Shaker avoids the punch easily.
Shaker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sturd Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Sturd Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shaker lands a jab to Sturd Jr's midsection.
Sturd Jr throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sturd Jr 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.
Sturd Jr 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.
Sturd Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sturd Jr throws a body punch but Shaker moves out of range.
Sturd Jr throws the left hand but Shaker avoids the punch easily.
Shaker misses with an uppercut. Sturd Jr saw that one coming.#T1#
Sturd Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Shaker moves out of range easily.
Shaker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sturd Jr. Sturd Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Shaker checks a leg kick.
Shaker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sturd Jr avoids the body shot from Shaker.
Sturd Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shaker throws a series of punches but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
Sturd Jr throws a head kick that misses
and Shaker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sturd Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shaker.
Sturd Jr throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Shaker avoids the body shot from Sturd Jr. #CL2#
Shaker moves into the clinch.
Sturd Jr gets underhooks to prevent Shaker's takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from Sturd Jr. #T2#
Sturd Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sturd Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shaker tries to break free but Sturd Jr pushes him back against the cage.
Sturd Jr misses with the head strike.
Shaker avoiding damage.
Sturd Jr is trying to break free.
A frustrated look appears on Shaker's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Sturd Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A swing and a miss from Shaker.
Sturd Jr's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sturd Jr duly obliges.
Shaker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sturd Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
A head kick misses from Sturd Jr.
Shaker avoids the head kick by Sturd Jr.
Shaker appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3#
Shaker throws a leg kick but Sturd Jr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
It looked like Sturd Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sturd Jr swings for the body but Shaker moves out of range.
Sturd Jr misses with the combination.
A countering left hand to the body from Shaker misses.
Sturd Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shaker on the side of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Shaker as he connects with a hook.
Sturd Jr blocks a head kick by Shaker.
Sturd Jr misses with a hook. Shaker ducked under it nicely.
Shaker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shaker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sturd Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Shaker digs a good body shot into Sturd Jr's ribs.
Sturd Jr lands a body shot. #T4#
Shaker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sturd Jr.#CL#
Sturd Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sturd Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sturd Jr misses with some punches.
Shaker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shaker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sturd Jr blocks a body shot from Shaker.
Sturd Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Shaker.
Shaker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sturd Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sturd Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shaker blocking some punches.
Sturd Jr working aggressively here. #BC#
Sturd Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Sturd Jr had his way with Arman Shaker in that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd Jr's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shaker, as that shot connected.
Sturd Jr looks to throw the jab but Shaker is out of range.
Shaker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sturd Jr.
Shaker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shaker throws a leg kick but Sturd Jr checks it.
Sturd Jr throws a series of punches but Shaker moves out of range.
Shaker lunges at Sturd Jr with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sturd Jr's hand.
Sturd Jr throws a hook to the side of Shaker's head but Shaker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sturd Jr feints and then cracks Shaker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shaker down.
Shaker misses with a body kick.
Shaker misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaker walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shaker misses with a few strikes there.
Decent striking displayed by Shaker there.
Shaker lands a head shot.#T1#
Sturd Jr throws a hook but Shaker blocks it.
Sturd Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shaker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sturd Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Sturd Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shaker is looking to clinch.
Shaker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sturd Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Good standup being displayed there by Shaker as he connects with a hook.
Sturd Jr connects with a body shot that sends Shaker's belly button to the back.
Sturd Jr lands a body shot.
A nice combination there by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr misses with an uppercut. Shaker saw that one coming.
Sturd Jr takes one to the side of the head.
Shaker misses with a hook.
Sturd Jr thinks about countering with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shaker 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.
Shaker moves out of range as Sturd Jr throws a body kick. #T2#
Sturd Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shaker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shaker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Shaker misses with a low kick.
Sturd Jr scores with the left hand. Shaker knows he should have avoided that one.
Shaker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr wants to clinch up but Shaker keeps it at a distance.
Shaker is looking to chop away at Sturd Jr's legs.
Shaker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shaker lands with a straight right. Sturd Jr didn't see that one coming.
Shaker throws out a powerful jab.
Sturd Jr misses with a body kick.
Shaker throws a sloppy body shot
and Sturd Jr counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Sturd Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sturd Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sturd Jr throws the left hand but Shaker avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Sturd Jr tries to clinch but Shaker is having none of it.
Shaker swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A jab from Sturd Jr does it's job there.
Sturd Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sturd Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shaker tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sturd Jr checks a low kick from Shaker.
Sturd Jr connects with a crisp jab.
Sturd Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shaker moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Shaker misses.
Sturd Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shaker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sturd Jr scores with a decent looking hook.
Shaker feints a jab promting Sturd Jr to slip. Shaker then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sturd Jr slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T4#
Sturd Jr scores with a nice right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shaker lands with a right hand.
Sturd Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shaker.
Sturd Jr misses with a head kick.
Shaker flicks out a counter leg kick but Sturd Jr steps away.
Shaker has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sturd Jr.
Shaker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sturd Jr.
Shaker looks to land a combination but Sturd Jr avoids it well.
Shaker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shaker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sturd Jr.
Shaker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shaker, as that shot connected.
Sturd Jr lands a jab.
Shaker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shaker lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sturd Jr will feel that in the morning.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Arman Shaker.
I think Shaker 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 47:48
Judge James Glass scores the fight 47:48
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arman Shaker!
Arman Shaker is the new middleweight champion!
Our winner, Arman Shaker, 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: Ascension 4
Date: Sep 10, 2016

#R1#
Shaker lands a really nice looking cross but Stern seems unphased.
Shaker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shaker lands with a shot to the body.
Shaker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stern.
Shaker slips a jab from Stern.
Stern takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Stern is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shaker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stern lands with an uppercut that bounces Shaker off the cage and back into range.
Stern is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shaker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shaker scores with a leg kick.
Stern checks the leg kick nicely there.
Stern slips under a jab from Shaker.
Stern throws an overhand right that lands on Shaker's shoulder, as Shaker tries to avoid the shot.
Stern displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shaker throws out the jab.
Shaker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shaker misses with a kick to the body
enabling Stern 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!
Stern works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Stern swings widly with a right hand
and Shaker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stern connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stern moves out of range as Shaker strikes.
Stern ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shaker tries to score with a low kick but Stern moves his leg out of the way.
A jab from Shaker misses.
Shaker connects with a looping right hand.
Shaker lands a head shot.
Good exchange - Stern coming out on top.
Stern throws a shot from downtown. Shaker moves away and avoids it.
A counter left hand to the body from Shaker misses its target.
Shaker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stern has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Shaker misses with a lunging right hand
and Stern connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stern moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shaker moves to clinch but Stern breaks away
and Stern cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Stern avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shaker throws a low kick, looking for Stern's leg but Stern calmly moves out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Shaker.
Shaker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stern sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick from Shaker misses.
Stern blocks a leg kick.
Shaker dives in for a single leg takedown but Stern sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Stern misses with a lunging right hand
and Shaker counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Shaker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stern misses with a hook.
Arman Shaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A clash of legs there as Shaker blocks the low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shaker.
Stern moves out of range of the body kick from Shaker. #T3#
Shaker fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stern is out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shaker 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 Stern has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stern and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Shaker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stern swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shaker counters with a two punch combo.
Shaker pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Stern back to the cage. Shaker follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Shaker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Shaker takes one to the side of the head.
Stern shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shaker sprawls well. Shaker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stern gets slowly back to his feet.
Arman Shaker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Howard Stern.
Shaker throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stern.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stern.
Shaker throws a lazy right hand but Stern sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Shaker misses. #T4#
Stern lunges at Shaker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shaker's hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shaker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shaker misses with a low kick as Stern jumps back.
Stern is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Shaker had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Shaker tries a low kick but Stern avoids it.
Shaker lands with a straight right. Stern didn't see that one coming.
No luck for Stern with that takedown attempt.
Shaker attempts a counter takedown but Stern avoids it well and moves away.
Stern is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shaker.
Shaker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
No luck for Stern with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Shaker looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Stern throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Stern preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arman Shaker dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Stern misses with a left hand
and Shaker counters with a thumping low kick.
Shaker defending well as Stern loads up on a big left hand.
Stern lands a jab to the head.
Arman Shaker is winning the standup battle so far.
Shaker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shaker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stern was well out of range. Poor timing from Shaker.
Shaker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stern checks it well.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stern checks a leg kick. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Shaker.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stern gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stern moves into full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Stern holds on and takes a little breather.
Shaker controlling from the top position. #T1#
Shaker wants to control from the top but Stern keeps moving.
Stern looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shaker is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Stern looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Shaker is looking to stand up but Stern won't let him.
Shaker seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Stern looking to control.
Stern looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shaker wants to get up but he can't break Stern's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Stern pulls Shaker in close to his closed guard and prevents Shaker from doing any damage or advancing position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Shaker throws a big right hand that misses.
Stern keeping full guard, as Shaker tries to pass.
Stern looking to control but Shaker passes into half guard.
Stern moves into full guard.
Shaker trying to control but Stern is working from the bottom.
Shaker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stern swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shaker throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Shaker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stern not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shaker wants to control from the top but Stern keeps moving.
Stern utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shaker is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Stern keeping moving, preventing Shaker from controlling successfully.
Shaker throwing strikes but missing.
Stern looking for a sweep. Not yet Stern, not yet.
Shaker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Stern looking for a sweep. Not yet Stern, not yet. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stern controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Stern swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shaker.
Shaker swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Shaker throws a lazy right hand but Stern sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stern keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shaker tries to land a leg kick but Stern saw it coming and moves away.
Shaker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stern.
Shaker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stern lands with a right hand. #TD2#
Shaker gets caught napping as Stern dives in and scores a takedown. Shaker manages to retain guard.
Stern trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stern trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arman Shaker dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Stern bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shaker's head backwards.
Shaker looks to score with a jab to the body but Stern is just out of range.
Shaker slips a jab and a cross from Stern.
Shaker is looking to counter with a body kick.
Stern scores with a leg kick.
Shaker scores with a decent looking hook.
Shaker lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#TD#
Shaker is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Stern's half guard.
Shaker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Shaker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stern does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shaker drops an elbow to the side of Stern's head.
Stern is looking to control Shaker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stern avoid being mounted?
Stern regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1#
Stern is trying to hold Shaker in close to prevent damage but Shaker has managed to pass into half guard.
Shaker is thwarting Stern's attempts to control the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Shaker in particular looking to stall.
Shaker wants to pass the guard but Stern is defending well.
Well, if Shaker is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Stern is trying to get back to full guard.
Stern has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shaker is working away from the top position though.
Shaker is looking to take a break and control but Stern is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shaker wants to pass the guard but Stern is defending well.
Howard Stern has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shaker looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stern with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Stern is trying to control but can't.
Shaker looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #ES2#
Stern kicks off Shaker and gets to his feet.
Stern goes for a double leg but Shaker avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shaker continues to drive forward.
Shaker lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Shaker connects with a leg kick. Stern looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Shaker misses with a low kick as Stern jumps back.
An inside leg kick lands from Shaker.
Shaker throws a leg kick but Stern checks it.
Shaker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stern can do to turn this around?#T3#
Stern moves out of range of the strikes.
Shaker misses with a leg kick.
Shaker tried to score with a low kick but Stern checks it.
Stern throws a good cross that connects.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stern.
Shaker fakes the leg kick and cracks Stern in the body.
Arman Shaker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stern is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shaker.
Shaker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stern connects with a right hand. Shaker shakes it off.
Stern blocks a leg kick.
Stern misses with a double jab
and Shaker makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T4#
Shaker thuds a left hand into Stern's body.
Stern checks a leg kick.#TD#
Shaker shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Stern is trying to defend but Shaker finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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!
Shaker controlling the action here.
Shaker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Shaker is working hard here to advance position.
Shaker is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Arman Shaker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shaker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stern keeps working.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arman Shaker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shaker 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arman Shaker!
A relieved looking Arman Shaker thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Howard Stern had this to say: 'I blame Robin and those big G's.'.

Event: Ascension EPL FINAL
Date: Jul 28, 2016

#R1#
Meyer throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Shaker cracks Meyer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Meyer throws a big shot that misses.
Meyer jabs at Shaker's body.
Shaker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Meyer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shaker 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.
Meyer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Meyer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Meyer lands a jab to the head.
Shaker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Meyer checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shaker misses with a double jab.
Shaker throws an overhand right that lands on Meyer's shoulder, as Meyer tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Meyer. Shaker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Meyer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Shaker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Meyer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shaker.#T1#
Shaker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Meyer can pounce on him.
Meyer 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.
Shaker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Meyer cracks Shaker with a good jab.
Ulrik Meyer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Meyer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Meyer thows a leg kick but Shaker checks it
and Shaker counters with a nice uppercut.
Shaker tries to land a leg kick but Meyer saw it coming and moves away.
Meyer feints and then cracks Shaker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shaker down.
Meyer swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Shaker looks for a takedown but Meyer sprawls well.
Ulrik Meyer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arman Shaker.
Shaker swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Meyer.
Meyer takes a swing at Shaker's ribcage but misses.
Shaker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shaker ducks under a wild hook from Meyer.
Meyer misses with a wild body shot.
Meyer misses with a low kick as Shaker jumps back.
Shaker looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Meyer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shaker was well out of range. Poor timing from Meyer.
Shaker flicks out a counter leg kick but Meyer steps away.
Shaker throws a body kick that misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Meyer.
Meyer connects with a jab.
Shaker tries to move into range but Meyer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#TD2#
Shaker closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Meyer's guard.
Shaker wants to control from the top but Meyer keeps moving.
Shaker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shaker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shaker with a nice head shot there.
Shaker stays in close to Meyer's body and controls the position.
Shaker passes into half guard. #T3#
Shaker trying to control from half guard but Meyer is working away.
Shaker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Shaker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Meyer's head.
Shaker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Meyer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shaker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shaker is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Shaker in particular looking to stall.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shaker is pressing down on Meyer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Meyer is holding on for now.
Shaker is trying to control the action in half guard but Meyer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Meyer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shaker's sensitive parts.
Shaker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shaker misses with a body kick.
Shaker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Meyer.
Meyer checks the leg kick.
Shaker takes a swing at Meyer's ribcage but misses.
Shaker moves out of range of the leg kick from Meyer.
Shaker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Meyer.
The crowd cheers as Meyer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shaker doesn't seem phased though.
Meyer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shaker.
Shaker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Arman Shaker will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Shaker has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shaker there as he acknowledges the shot.
Shaker lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Shaker moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Meyer checks a leg kick.
Meyer lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #TD2#
Shaker shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shaker throwing strikes but missing.
Meyer is trying to control the position but Shaker postures up.
Shaker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shaker postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Shaker working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Shaker wants to control from the top but Meyer keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Shaker postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Shaker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Shaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Meyer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shaker cracks Meyer with a solid left hand.
Meyer 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.
Shaker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shaker throwing strikes from guard but Meyer blocks nicely.
Shaker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shaker trying to control but Meyer is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Meyer displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Shaker fails with a takedown attempt.
Shaker lands a leg kick that knocks Meyer off balance momentarily.#T3#
Meyer scores with a leg kick.
Meyer jabs at Shaker's body.
Meyer throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Shaker counters with a nice double leg into side control. Meyer won't be happy with that.
Shaker tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Meyer dodges the ground and pound from Shaker.
Shaker wants to control for a moment but Meyer uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Shaker drops an elbow to the side of Meyer's head. #T4#
Shaker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Shaker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Shaker throwing shots but Meyer is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Shaker is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Meyer sees it coming and defends easily.
Meyer won't allow Shaker to pass to mount.
Meyer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shaker. #SUB2#
Shaker is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Meyer has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arman Shaker 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. 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#
Shaker throws an overhand right that lands on Meyer's shoulder, as Meyer tries to avoid the shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Shaker checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The fighters circle momentarily. Meyer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Meyer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Meyer tests Shaker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shaker misses with a few strikes there.
Shaker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Meyer checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Meyer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shaker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Meyer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A clash of legs there as Shaker blocks the low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Meyer.
Meyer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shaker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meyer misses with a leg kick.
Shaker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Meyer.#T1#
Shaker connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shaker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Meyer but Meyer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Meyer throws out a powerful jab.
Shaker misses with a straight right.
Shaker cracks a nice hook into Meyer's ribs.
Meyer ducks under a wild hook from Shaker.
Shaker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Meyer.
Meyer is looking to counter punch.
Shaker takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Shaker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shaker connects with a body shot that sends Meyer's belly button to the back.
Meyer throws a low kick, looking for Shaker's leg but Shaker calmly moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Meyer.
Shaker is looking to chop away at Meyer's legs.
Shaker slips under a jab from Meyer.
Ulrik Meyer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A jab lands there for Meyer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A leg kick checked by Shaker.
Shaker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Meyer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shaker throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Shaker checks the leg kick.
Meyer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shaker throws a right and a left that Meyer avoids nicely.
Shaker punishes Meyer's body with a nice straight punch.
Shaker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shaker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shaker.
Shaker throws a body shot but no joy.
Shaker cracks Meyer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Shaker throws a head kick but Meyer moves out of range. #T3#
A clash of legs there as Shaker blocks the low kick.
Shaker throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Shaker is looking to land body kicks.
Jab, jab by Shaker - just one landing.
Meyer misses with an uppercut.
Shaker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Meyer.
Meyer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Meyer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Meyer missing with a left hand there. Shaker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Arman Shaker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Meyer lands with an overhand left.
Shaker throws the kick towards the body but Meyer avoids it.
Meyer is looking to counter with a body kick.
Some wild striking there from Meyer.
Meyer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shaker is able to avoid easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shaker. #T4#
Shaker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shaker.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shaker walks into a jab.
Shaker throws a sloppy head kick and Meyer moves out of range easily.
It looked like Meyer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shaker.
Shaker connects with a body shot that sends Meyer's belly button to the back.
Meyer misses with a wild combination.
And Shaker responds with a good body kick, but Meyer manages to step out the way in time.
Meyer throws a low kick, looking for Shaker's leg but Shaker calmly moves out of range.
Shaker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shaker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shaker moves out of range of the body kick from Meyer.
Meyer throws a low kick, looking for Shaker's leg but Shaker calmly moves out of range.
Shaker connects with an inside leg kick.
Shaker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shaker misses with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Arman Shaker.
Well Shaker 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arman Shaker!
During a confident post fight interview, Arman Shaker thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Ulrik Meyer had this to say: 'Boss couldn't see how I could beat this kid, he was right. I tried though.'.

Event: Ascension Return of The D
Date: Jun 29, 2016

#R1#
Sturd Jr throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sturd Jr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shaker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sturd Jr checks a leg kick.
Sturd Jr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Shaker throws a front kick aimed at Sturd Jr's knee but Sturd Jr avoids it well.
Sturd Jr drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shaker defends it well.
Shaker misses with a body kick.
Shaker misses with a low kick as Sturd Jr jumps back.
Sturd Jr checks a leg kick nicely.
Sturd Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shaker misses with a hook
and Sturd Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sturd Jr throws a low kick, looking for Shaker's leg but Shaker calmly moves out of range.
Sturd Jr stalks Shaker and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Shaker's face. Shaker staggers backwards, shaken.
Sturd Jr throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shaker avoids the head kick by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr 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.
Some bone on bone action there as Sturd Jr checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sturd Jr is looking to chop away at Shaker's legs.
Sturd Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Shaker moves out of range easily.
Sturd Jr throws a leg kick which misses Shaker's front leg but catches the back leg as Shaker tries to avoid it. #T1#
Sturd Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Sturd Jr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shaker misses with a few strikes there.
Shaker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr ducks under a wild hook from Shaker.
Sturd Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
A low kick from Shaker is predictable there
and Sturd Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sturd Jr misses with a straight left.
Shaker tries to land a front kick but Sturd Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shaker scores with a nice body kick.
Shaker throws a low kick, looking for Sturd Jr's leg but Sturd Jr calmly moves out of range.
Shaker looks to score with a jab to the body but Sturd Jr is just out of range.
Shaker misses with a combination
and Sturd Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Sturd Jr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sturd Jr shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Shaker eats them both and turns towards Sturd Jr to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shaker misses with the body kick
and Sturd Jr counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Shaker misses with a hook
and Sturd Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Sturd Jr missing with a left hand there. Shaker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD#
Shaker changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sturd Jr looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sturd Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shaker tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Shaker just content to control the position.
Sturd Jr is looking for a sweep.
Sturd Jr is trying to control Shaker's posture but Shaker avoids it.
Shaker is looking to take a break and control but Sturd Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shaker controlling the position. #T3#
Shaker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sturd Jr keeps working.
Sturd Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ground and pound from Shaker seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Sturd Jr manages to get back to half guard.
Shaker lands with a punch from half guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shaker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sturd Jr works his way to full guard. Good work.
Shaker content to stall in guard here.
Shaker postures up in Sturd Jr's guard and throws a big left but Sturd Jr blocks it.
Shaker stopping the sweep attempt from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr looking to control.
Sturd Jr wants to sweep here but Shaker controlling him for the moment.
Shaker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sturd Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Sturd Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Sturd Jr misses with a looping right.
Shaker throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sturd Jr on the side of the head.
Sturd Jr throws a looping overhand right but Shaker ducks down to avoid it.
Sturd Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shaker checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Shaker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shaker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Shaker misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Sturd Jr counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sturd Jr wants to stand but Shaker is controlling his posture from full guard.
Shaker looking for a sweep. Not yet Shaker, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaker controls Sturd Jr momentarily but Sturd Jr frees himself.
Sturd Jr trying to control but Shaker is working from the bottom.
Sturd Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Shaker holds on and takes a little breather.
Sturd Jr showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Shaker wants to hit a switch here but Sturd Jr passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Shaker there!
Sturd Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sturd Jr controlling his opponent.
Shaker really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T2#
Sturd Jr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Shaker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sturd Jr controlling from the full mount.
Sturd Jr tries to control but Shaker wriggling away.
Sturd Jr looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sturd Jr prevents Shaker from getting the reversal.
Sturd Jr controlling from mount.
Sturd Jr looking to control but Shaker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Shaker is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Shaker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Shaker regains half guard.
Shaker tries to roll over but Sturd Jr keeps him under control.
Sturd Jr wants to stand but Shaker has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Shaker is looking to control Sturd Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shaker avoid being mounted?
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #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.
Shaker is refusing to be controlled, as Sturd Jr sits in half guard.
Shaker is looking to improve his position.
Shaker keeping hold of Sturd Jr's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB#
Shaker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sturd Jr pulls his head out easily.
Shaker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sturd Jr is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sturd Jr seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sturd Jr. Shaker does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Sturd Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Shaker throws a big shot that misses.
Sturd Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shaker was well out of range. Poor timing from Sturd Jr.
Shaker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sturd Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shaker throws a leg kick but Sturd Jr sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sturd Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A solid body kick from Shaker.
Shaker misses with a double jab
and Sturd Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Shaker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jason Sturd Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Shaker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shaker gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturd Jr misses with an uppercut.
Shaker defending well as Sturd Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Sturd Jr throws a looping overhand right but Shaker ducks down to avoid it.
Sturd Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Sturd Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sturd Jr tries to land a leg kick but Shaker saw it coming and moves away. #T1#
Shaker misses with a low kick.
Some wild striking there from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shaker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shaker pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sturd Jr is out of range and Shaker settles back down.
Sturd Jr throws out a counter right but Shaker avoids it with no problem.
A punch combination from Sturd Jr misses.
Shaker throws a leg kick that misses.
Shaker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sturd Jr momentarily.
Shaker works Sturd Jr's body with a nice hook.
Shaker throws a leg kick
and Sturd Jr counters with a low kick, right behind Shaker 's knee.
Shaker misses with a hook.
Sturd Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sturd Jr looks for the body kick but Shaker saw that one coming.
Shaker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2#
Sturd Jr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Shaker slips under a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shaker swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD#
Shaker dives in and scores a takedown into Sturd Jr's guard.
Shaker tries to free his leg and advance position but Sturd Jr is retaining full guard.
Sturd Jr wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Shaker wants to control from the top but Sturd Jr keeps moving.
Shaker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sturd Jr is keeping the position for now.
Arman Shaker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sturd Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Shaker is proving a slippery customer.
Shaker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Sturd Jr is pulling down on Shaker's head to control his posture.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Shaker 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. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sturd Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shaker. #TD#
Shaker shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sturd Jr's guard.
Shaker trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Sturd Jr manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Shaker controlling the position.
Shaker has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sturd Jr throws a strike but Shaker rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Shaker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
Shaker postures up.
Sturd Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shaker.
Sturd Jr is controlling Shaker's posture.
Sturd Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shaker lands a couple of digs.
Shaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Sturd Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sturd Jr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Sturd Jr content to control rather than advance.

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 Arman Shaker.
I think Sturd Jr 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Sturd Jr!
A victorious Jason Sturd Jr thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Ascension 350
Date: May 21, 2016

#R1#
Mahtisaari pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've been informed that Shaker 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.
Some wild striking there from Shaker.
A counter left hand to the body from Mahtisaari misses its target.
Shaker throws a nice head kick!
Shaker thuds his shin into the meat of Mahtisaari's side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shaker. Mahtisaari does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mahtisaari throws a jab but it's blocked by Shaker.
Mahtisaari checks a leg kick.
Mahtisaari tries to counter with a takedown but Shaker is quick to defend against it.#CL#
Shaker gets tackled into the cage by Mahtisaari. Mahtisaari maintains the clinch.
Mahtisaari cracks Shaker with a nice body shot.
Mahtisaari misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mahtisaari avoiding damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahtisaari scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mahtisaari lands a nice uppercut.
Shaker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahtisaari will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Shaker up against the cage.#T1#
Shaker tries to circle away but Mahtisaari has him pinned against the cage.
Mahtisaari misses with the head strike.
Shaker blocks a body shot from Mahtisaari. #TD2#
Shaker lands a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mahtisaari keeping moving, preventing Shaker from controlling successfully.
Mahtisaari looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mahtisaari keeping moving, preventing Shaker from controlling successfully.
Shaker controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mahtisaari looking to control. #T2#
Shaker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mahtisaari swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shaker sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A punch combination from Mahtisaari misses.
Mahtisaari misses with the combination.
Shaker scores with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Shaker misses the target.
Mahtisaari was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mahtisaari takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shaker throws a head kick that misses.
Mahtisaari throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Shaker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Shaker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mahtisaari throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Mahtisaari.
Shaker misses with a wild combination.
Jab, jab by Shaker - just one landing.
Mahtisaari tries to clinch but Shaker is having none of it.
Shaker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shaker throws a head kick that misses.
Mahtisaari connects with a body shot.
Mahtisaari misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shaker.
Shaker throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mahtisaari moves in looking to clinch but Shaker pushes him off.
As Mahtisaari backs off Shaker throws a huge counter combo but Mahtisaari manages to avoid it all.
Mahtisaari avoids the body shot from Shaker.
Mahtisaari throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD2#
Shaker gets a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shaker takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4#
Mahtisaari avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shaker.
Mahtisaari is looking to improve his position.
Shaker content to control rather than advance.
Shaker trying to control the action but Mahtisaari is working from the bottom.
Well, if Shaker is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Mahtisaari is not content to let Shaker control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arman Shaker 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 nice leg kick lands there from Shaker.
Mahtisaari misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shaker.
Mahtisaari jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mahtisaari steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shaker.
Shaker moves into range and connects with a jab.
Shaker throws a push kick but Mahtisaari slaps the foot to one side.
Mahtisaari misses with a looping right.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shaker.
Shaker throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Shaker misses with a series of wild punches.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Shaker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shaker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shaker lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mahtisaari misses the jab.
Shaker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shaker is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
Shaker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mahtisaari cracks Shaker with a good jab.
Sloppy strikes from Mahtisaari. Those never looked like landing.
Mahtisaari throws an off balance right hand
and Mahtisaari takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shaker lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Shaker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A jab from Mahtisaari does it's job there.
Shaker moves out of range of the strikes.
Shaker bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mahtisaari swings for the body but Shaker moves out of range.
Mahtisaari moves out of range as Shaker strikes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mahtisaari checks a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shaker just misses with a punch to the body.
Shaker throws a one two combo.
A big right from Mahtisaari misses.
Shaker tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Mahtisaari counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Shaker is controlling Mahtisaari's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Shaker tries to roll over but Mahtisaari keeps him under control.#T2#
Arman Shaker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mahtisaari trying to control the action but Shaker is working from the bottom.
Shaker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mahtisaari is working away from the top position though.
Mahtisaari lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Shaker looking for submissions off his back.
Mahtisaari not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Shaker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mahtisaari. #T3#
Shaker has hold of Mahtisaari's hands but Mahtisaari slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Shaker trying to control here.
Shaker is not content to let Mahtisaari control the position.
Mahtisaari prevents Shaker from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Mahtisaari looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mahtisaari seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mahtisaari takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T4#
Shaker wants to control but Mahtisaari is keeping busy.
Mahtisaari wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shaker keeps working.
Mahtisaari working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mahtisaari thows a huge punch but Shaker dodges it nicely.
Shaker controlling the position well.
Shaker trying to hold on to Mahtisaari's head to control him but Mahtisaari postures up. #SUB#
Mahtisaari is working for a kimura but Shaker is defending it quite comfortably.
Mahtisaari is looking to take a break and control but Shaker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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 Arttu Mahtisaari 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#
The fighters circling - Mahtisaari throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shaker misses with the combination.
Mahtisaari takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Arman Shaker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mahtisaari bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shaker's head.
Shaker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mahtisaari checks it well.
Mahtisaari attempts a counter takedown but Shaker avoids it well and moves away.
Shaker misses with an uppercut. Mahtisaari saw that one coming.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shaker 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 Mahtisaari has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mahtisaari and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mahtisaari misses with a looping right.
Shaker misses with a body kick.
A slow jab from Mahtisaari misses its intended target.
A jab from Mahtisaari finds it's way through Shaker's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahtisaari missing with a left hand there. Shaker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shaker slips a jab and a cross from Mahtisaari.
Mahtisaari misses with an uppercut. Shaker saw that one coming.
Shaker tries to land a front kick but Mahtisaari steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A big right from Mahtisaari misses.
Arttu Mahtisaari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mahtisaari misses with a looping right.#T1#
Mahtisaari throws a lazy right hand but Shaker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shaker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mahtisaari throws a body shot but no joy.
Mahtisaari misses with an uppercut. Shaker saw that one coming.
Shaker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mahtisaari moves away.
Mahtisaari lands with an uppercut that bounces Shaker off the cage and back into range.
Shaker plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A shot to the body from Mahtisaari misses #TD2#
and Shaker counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Shaker.
Shaker showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Shaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Mahtisaari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Shaker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mahtisaari swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shaker preventing the sweep.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Shaker is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shaker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shaker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
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!
Mahtisaari misses with a right hand
and Shaker counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Shaker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Shaker defending well as Mahtisaari loads up on a big left hand. #TD2#
Shaker closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T3#
Shaker is looking to take a break and control but Mahtisaari is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mahtisaari tries to bench press Shaker off him but Shaker keeps the position.
Mahtisaari sneaks back into half guard.
Shaker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mahtisaari does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shaker trying to pass the guard but Mahtisaari defending well.
Shaker trying to control the pace.
Mahtisaari trying to hold on to Shaker's head to control him but Shaker postures up. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Shaker lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Shaker content to control rather than advance.
Shaker looks to land a strike but Mahtisaari avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Shaker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mahtisaari keeping moving, preventing Shaker from controlling successfully.
Shaker stays in close to Mahtisaari's body and controls the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Arman Shaker.
I think Shaker 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: Ascension 345
Date: Apr 16, 2016

#R1#
De Payens scores with a nice strike.
De Payens throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shaker misses with a body kick.
It looked like De Payens wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shaker misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from De Payens misses the target.
Shaker thuds a left hand into De Payens's body.
A solid body kick from Shaker.
De Payens cracks Shaker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Shaker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A jab from Shaker finds it's way through De Payens's defenses.
De Payens on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shaker. Shaker obviously looking to wear him down.
Shaker looks to land a body kick but De Payens moved away.
Shaker closes the distance and clinches up with De Payens, looking for a takedown. Shaker pushes De Payens against the cage but De Payens circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Shaker closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into De Payens's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shaker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
De Payens seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T1#
Shaker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Payens is keeping the position for now.
Shaker is still trying to improve position.
Shaker trying to control the position from guard on top but De Payens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now De Payens is on top in guard. #REVR#
De Payens is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Shaker has control of De Payens's left arm, preventing De Payens from doing any damage.
De Payens wants to control from the top but Shaker keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shaker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from De Payens.
Shaker seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
De Payens throwing strikes from guard but Shaker blocks nicely.
Shaker looking for a sweep. Not yet Shaker, not yet.
Shaker keeping full guard, as De Payens tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shaker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
De Payens wants to control from the top but Shaker keeps moving.
De Payens looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Shaker seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
De Payens content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Shaker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shaker is on top in guard. #REVB#
Shaker sitting in guard here, content to control.
De Payens controlling Shaker's posture.
Shaker looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
De Payens has control of Shaker's left arm, preventing Shaker from doing any damage.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Shaker working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T4#
Shaker slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Shaker is looking to take a break and control but De Payens is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
De Payens is looking for a sweep.
De Payens manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Shaker trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
De Payens seems to be working for a kimura but Shaker defends the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shaker is controlling De Payens's trapped leg to prevent De Payens from advancing to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Arman Shaker will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Shaker bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Shaker just misses with a punch to the body.
De Payens slips under a jab.
It looked like De Payens was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A slapping leg kick lands for De Payens.
De Payens moves out of range as Shaker throws a body kick.
Shaker throws a low kick but De Payens moves out of range easily.
De Payens ducks under a wild hook from Shaker.
De Payens throws a sloppy head kick and Shaker moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Payens bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shaker throws a head kick but De Payens moves out of range.
Shaker throws a hook to the side of De Payens's head but De Payens sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shaker is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
Shaker misses with a kick to the body.
Shaker lands a jab to De Payens's midsection.
Shaker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to De Payens's calf.
Shaker throws a shot from downtown. De Payens moves away and avoids it.
De Payens moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
De Payens scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
De Payens tries a head kick but it misses.
Arman Shaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Payens throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Shaker counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Shaker.
Shaker trying to control but De Payens is working from the bottom.
Shaker is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Shaker landing some decent shots from guard.
De Payens keeping moving, preventing Shaker from controlling successfully. #T2#
Shaker seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
De Payens is trying to keep Shaker in close.
Shaker preventing the sweep.
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!
De Payens is working hard here to advance position.
Shaker tries to free his leg and advance position but De Payens is retaining full guard.
Shaker stopping the sweep attempt from De Payens.
Shaker trying to control but De Payens is working from the bottom.
Shaker not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Shaker looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now De Payens is on top in guard. #REVR#
Shaker 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.
De Payens wants to control from the top but Shaker keeps moving.
De Payens looking to pass the guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shaker controlling De Payens's posture.
De Payens won't allow Shaker to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Payens throws a big right hand that misses.
De Payens looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shaker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shaker throws a solid leg kick but De Payens takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shaker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arman Shaker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! 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#
De Payens tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shaker changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Shaker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Payens moves away.
Shaker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Payens moves away.
Shaker loads up on a big right hand but De Payens slips the punch.
De Payens fires out a quick counter leg kick but Shaker just manages to avoid it.
De Payens smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Shaker misses with an attempted mid kick.
De Payens looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shaker is fending him off so far but De Payens persists. Nope, Shaker circles away and we're back to standing.
Shaker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and De Payens has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Payens.
De Payens fails with a takedown attempt.
Arman Shaker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shaker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
De Payens was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T1#
Shaker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
De Payens throwing a counter right hand but Shaker manages to avoid it.
De Payens tries to clinch up.
De Payens scoring well with a low kick there.
De Payens misses with a looping right.
Shaker changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hugues De Payens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
De Payens on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Shaker connects with a high kick.
Shaker misses with a kick to the body
and De Payens counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shaker throws a sloppy head kick and De Payens moves out of range easily.
De Payens jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Shaker cracks De Payens with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Shaker connects with a leg kick. De Payens looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #CL#
De Payens pushes Shaker up against the cage in a clinch.
Shaker blocking some punches. #T2#
De Payens lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hugues De Payens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
De Payens escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shaker.
Shaker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shaker tried to score with a low kick but De Payens checks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by De Payens.
De Payens lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Shaker throws a chopping leg kick but De Payens manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Shaker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
De Payens moves out of range of the body kick.
Shaker misses with a body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by De Payens.
De Payens avoids a kick to the body.
De Payens appears to be looking for a big counter.#T3#
Shaker scores with a nice right hand.
De Payens takes a jab right on the kisser.
Shaker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and De Payens counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shaker lands a front kick.
De Payens moves out of range as Shaker throws a body kick.
Arman Shaker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shaker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps De Payens's head backwards.
Shaker misses with a low kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shaker.
De Payens takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. De Payens darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Shaker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Payens thows a leg kick but Shaker checks it #TD2#
and Shaker counters with a single leg into guard. De Payens didn't expect that.
De Payens wants to sweep here but Shaker controlling him for the moment.
Shaker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
De Payens tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shaker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Payens swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shaker trying to control the position from guard on top but De Payens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
De Payens is looking for a triangle but Shaker pushes his legs off easily.
Shaker stands and throws De Payens's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Shaker scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at De Payens to see if he's OK.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arman Shaker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shaker 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arman Shaker!
Arman Shaker managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sin City Allstars, into his post fight interview.
In defeat, Hugues De Payens stepped up to the mic, saying 'Not only do you not understand my divine purpose, you judge me and cast stones. I will return, the time of judgement is upon your self, you are gods , wake up and realize you are the suffering you create, you are the love, we are one!'.

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