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Event: GAMMA#835 Kodja v Viking     
Date:   Jun 20, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wrexham throws a good cross that connects.
Wrexham goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Shin 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.
Shin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Shin misses.
Shin connects with a leg kick.
Wrexham throws a leg kick which misses Shin's front leg but catches the back leg as Shin tries to avoid it.
Shin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wrexham can pounce on him.
Wrexham misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A shot to the body from Wrexham misses
and Shin counters with a leg kick.
Wrexham wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wrexham throws a hook but Shin avoids it easily.
Shin lands a nice hook to Wrexham 's body. Wrexham takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wrexham is looking to land body kicks.
Wrexham throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Wrexham forces Shin back against the cage and clinches.#T1#
Wrexham blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wrexham fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shin throws a head punch that misses.
Shin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wrexham struggles to land a body shot inside as Shin controls his hands. #BC2#
Shin breaks the clinch.
Wrexham tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shin is able to avoid easily.
Wrexham rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wrexham takes a swing at Shin's ribcage but misses.
Wrexham keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Wrexham misses its intended target.
Shin looks to land a right hand but Wrexham moved out of range.
Wrexham moves away from the strike by Shin.
Wrexham misses with an uppercut
letting Shin counter with a right hand.
Shin tried to score with a low kick but Wrexham checks it.
Wrexham scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wrexham swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL2#
and Shin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T2#
Wrexham lands a right hand.
Wrexham blocks a body shot from Shin.
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!
Shin misses with a body punch.
Shin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wrexham tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shin's elbow.
Wrexham tries to work over Shin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wrexham can't find room to land a body shot as Shin controls the action.
Wrexham blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wrexham scores with a shot to the side of Shin's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shin.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shin.
A right hook to the body lands for Shin.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shin.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wrexham creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shin misses with a punch to the body.
Shin struggles to land a body shot inside as Wrexham controls his hands.
Shin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wrexham 's elbow.
Shin scores with a shoulder strike.
Wrexham misses with some punches.
Shin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wrexham lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shin blocks a body shot from Wrexham . #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wrexham .
Wrexham lands a shoulder strike.
Shin tries to work over Wrexham 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wrexham struggles to land a body shot inside as Shin controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Shin fails to land.
Shin is trying to push Wrexham away but Wrexham has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Shin blocks an uppercut.
Shin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wrexham misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shin takes a shot to the head.
Shin tries to work over Wrexham 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wrexham .
Shin blocks an uppercut.
Shin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wrexham blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shin.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shin.
I was talking to Wrexham 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Shin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Shin.
Shin misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Good body shot from Shin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wrexham pushes Shin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC2#
Shin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A shot to the body from Wrexham misses
and Shin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tyler Wrexham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wrexham ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shin moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shin! But no joy.
Shin checks a low kick from Wrexham .
Shin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Shin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wrexham throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shin checks the leg kick.
Shin appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wrexham swats away the attempt to clinch by Shin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shin checks a leg kick.
Wrexham swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shin feints a counter leg kick.
Wrexham lands a slapping body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tyler Wrexham will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Shin moves out of range of the body kick.
Wrexham throws a series of punches but Shin avoids them all with ease.
Shin throws out a counter right but Wrexham avoids it with no problem.
Wrexham misses with a kick to the body.
Shin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shin.
Wrexham throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wrexham throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Shin counter with a right hand.
Shin slips a jab from Wrexham .
Shin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wrexham .
Wrexham keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It appears Wrexham was looking to counter with a kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrexham goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Shin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Shin looks to land a left hand but Wrexham moved out of range nicely.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Wrexham .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wrexham throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shin follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T1#
Wrexham with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wrexham misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wrexham misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shin.
Wrexham throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shin counters with a nice leg kick.
Wrexham is looking to wear down Shin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL#
Wrexham drives through and clinches with Shin against the cage. #BC#
Wrexham breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wrexham stuns Shin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wrexham closes the distance looking to clinch
and Shin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wrexham tries to land a front kick but Shin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wrexham misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wrexham misses with a hook
and Shin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wrexham is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T2#
A slow jab from Wrexham misses its intended target.
Wrexham cracks Shin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wrexham scores with a decent looking hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wrexham .
Wrexham throws out a loose jab but Shin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wrexham darts in trying to clinch
and Wrexham takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shin throws a body shot but no joy.
Shin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wrexham .
Nice body kick from Wrexham .
Wrexham misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Shin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wrexham throws out the jab. #T3#
Nice straight punches there by Shin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shin.
Wrexham scores with a shot to the body.
Shin looks to land a right hand but Wrexham moved out of range.
Wrexham delivers a nice body kick.
Shin is breathing heavily.
Wrexham throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Shin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wrexham sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shin drops his hands momentarily and Wrexham takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wrexham throws a monster overhand right that drops Shin! Wrexham follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyler Wrexham !

 

Event: GAMMA#830 Jesus v McArthur     
Date:   May 23, 2020
#R1#
Daghammar walks into a stiff left hand from Shin.
Shin with the inside leg kick.
Daghammar misses with a hook. Shin ducked under it nicely.
Shin tries to land a body kick
and Daghammar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Daghammar on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Shin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Shin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Daghammar scores with a hook to the body. Shin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daghammar throws a lazy right hand but Shin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Daghammar checks the leg kick nicely there.
Daghammar is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Shin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Daghammars jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Shin throws out a leg kick but Daghammar moves out of range and Shin only half commits.
Daghammar checks a leg kick nicely.
Shin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Daghammar.
Shin misses with a lunging right hand
and Daghammar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Daghammar scores with a hook to the body. Shin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
Shin misses with a lunging right hand
and Daghammar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Shin misses.
Shin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daghammar manages to avoid it.#TD#
Daghammar shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Shin is trying to defend but Daghammar finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Daghammar thows a huge punch but Shin dodges it nicely.
Daghammar is just content to waste time from the top position. Shin takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Shin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Daghammar looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Daghammar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Daghammar preventing the sweep.
Daghammar wants to control from the top but Shin keeps moving.
Daghammar 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.
Daghammar throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Shin keeping moving, preventing Daghammar from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Shin has his foot on Daghammar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Daghammar works his way back into a safe position though.
Daghammar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Daghammar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Daghammar cracks Shin with a solid left hand.
Daghammar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Shin's guard.
Daghammar is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Shin wants to improve his position but Daghammar is controlling well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daghammar is keen to just control but Shin is a slippery customer.#T3#
Shin controlling the position well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shin is refusing to be controlled, as Daghammar sits in half guard.
Daghammar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shin defending well though.
Daghammar throwing shots but Shin is blocking nicely.
Shin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Daghammar.
Daghammar lands with a punch from half guard.
Daghammar working over Shin with some ground and pound. Shin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ground and pound from Daghammar. #T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Shin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Shin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Daghammar is controlling him.
Shin keeping moving, preventing Daghammar from controlling successfully.
Daghammar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Daghammar trying to control but Shin is working from the bottom.
Daghammar works over Shin with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daghammar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Daghammar lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Shin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Daghammar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dag Daghammar dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Daghammar lands with a cross.
Daghammar looks to score with a jab to the body but Shin is just out of range.
Daghammar connects with a solid leg kick.
Daghammar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shin moves away.
Shin loads up on a big right hand but Daghammar slips the punch.
Daghammar connects with a body shot that sends Shin's belly button to the back.
A good leg kick by Daghammar.
Shin looks to land a body kick but Daghammar moved away.
It looked like Daghammar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Daghammar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shin pinned against the cage. Shin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dag Daghammar is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Shin.#T1#
Daghammar scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shin throws a right hand that misses
and Daghammar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Daghammar's corner calls for a 1-2. Daghammar obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Shin throws a poor cross that misses
and Daghammar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shin with a nice calf kick.
Shin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Daghammar.
Shin connects with a leg kick.
Daghammar slips a jab from Shin.
Daghammar moves out of range of the leg kick from Shin.
Daghammar connects with a body shot that sends Shin's belly button to the back.
Shin scores with a hook to the body. Daghammar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Daghammar clobbers Shin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lao Shin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Daghammar just misses with a punch to the body.
Shin tries to land a body kick
and Daghammar counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shin thinking. #T2#
Daghammar tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Daghammar misses with a hook.
Shin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Daghammar.
Nice straight punches there by Daghammar. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Daghammar.
Daghammar closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Some bone on bone action there as Daghammar checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Daghammar bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Daghammar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daghammar throws an overhand right that lands on Shin's shoulder, as Shin tries to avoid the shot.
Daghammar connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Daghammar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shin was well out of range. Poor timing from Daghammar.
Shin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Daghammar.
Shin avoids the body shot from Daghammar.
Shin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Shin scores with a shot to the body.
Daghammar takes a jab right on the kisser.
Shin connects with a single shot there.
Shin connects with a looping right hand.
Shin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daghammar manages to avoid it.
Daghammar throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shin connects with an inside leg kick.
Shin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Daghammar lands a body shot.
Shin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Daghammar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shin throws a body kick that misses. #TD#
Shin gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Daghammar to score an easy takedown into full guard.
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!
Daghammar chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
Daghammar throwing strikes but missing.
Daghammar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Daghammar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shin has control of Daghammar's left arm, preventing Daghammar from doing any damage.
Shin working a defensive guard here.
Daghammar lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Shin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dag Daghammar 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Shin scores with a kick to the body.
Daghammar stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A jab from Daghammar finds it's way through Shin's defenses.
Daghammar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shin fakes the leg kick and cracks Daghammar in the body.
Daghammar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shin! But no joy.
Shin moves forwards but Daghammar connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Shin misses the target.
Daghammar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Daghammar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Daghammar misses with a body shot
and Daghammar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shin throws a body shot but no joy.
Daghammar throws a big counter combination but Shin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
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!
Shin scores with a jab. Daghammar acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Daghammar gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Daghammar misses the shot to the body. #T1##TD#
Daghammar looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Shin!
Shin tries to improve position but can't.
Shin gets back to half guard.
Shin is pressing down on Daghammar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Daghammar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shin can do to turn this around?
Daghammar scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Shin is trying to keep Daghammar in close.
Daghammar is working Shin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Daghammar is working Shin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Daghammar working some strikes from top position.
Dag Daghammar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Shin being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Shin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Daghammar is aware though and is defending well.
Daghammar being controlled here momentarily.
Shin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Daghammar controls the pace.
Lao Shin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3##SUB2#
Shin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Daghammar passes into side control.
Shin seems a little lost for a moment, as Daghammar dominates the positioning.
Daghammar trying to control the position but Shin is working away. #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.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Daghammar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daghammar stuns Shin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shin throws a nice outside leg kick.
A low kick lands for Shin.
Daghammar throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shin misses with a low kick as Daghammar jumps back.#TD#
Daghammar shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Shin's guard.
Dag Daghammar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Daghammar 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.

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 Dag Daghammar.
Well Daghammar has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dag Daghammar!

In his post fight interview, Dag Daghammar started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: GAMMA#825 Saric v Horse     
Date:   May 02, 2020
#R1#
Regueiro throws a shot from downtown. Shin moves away and avoids it.
Shin throws a lazy right hand but Regueiro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Regueiro misses with a hook
enabling Shin to counter with a crisp jab.
Shin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Regueiro scores with a sloppy right hand. Shin should have avoided that one.
Shin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Shin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shin scoring well with a low kick there.
Regueiro misses with a hook.
Shin quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Julio Regueiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Regueiro ducks under a wild hook from Shin.
Regueiro ducks under a wild hook from Shin.
Regueiro looks to land a combination but Shin avoids it well.
Shin jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Regueiro moves into range and connects with a jab.
Regueiro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
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!
Regueiro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Regueiro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Shin throws a hook but Regueiro blocks it.
A punch lands to the side of Shin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Regueiro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Regueiro jabs Shin right on the nose. Shin blinks but takes it well.
Nice defenses there by Shin.
Shin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Shin walks into a left hand.
Shin slips a jab from Regueiro.
Shin looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Regueiro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shin moves forwards but Regueiro connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Regueiro with a nice cross.
Shin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Regueiro has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Shin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Regueiro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Regueiro lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Regueiro throws a right and a left that Shin avoids nicely.
Regueiro is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Shin had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T2#
Shin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shin moves away from the strike by Regueiro.
Nice cross by Shin.
Regueiro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Regueiro misses.
Shin tries to land a leg kick but Regueiro saw it coming and moves away.
Shin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Regueiro misses with a straight left.
Regueiro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Regueiro counters with a left to the body.
Regueiro getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Regueiro throws an overhand right that lands on Shin's shoulder, as Shin tries to avoid the shot.
Shin throws a quick counter head kick but Regueiro was just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Shin.
Shin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Regueiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shin moves away.
Regueiro cracks Shin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T3#
Regueiro looks to score with a jab to the body but Shin is just out of range.
Shin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Regueiro sizes up Shin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Regueiro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shin. That did some damage!
Regueiro swings widly with a right hand
and Regueiro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Regueiro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Regueiro dips to his left and cracks Shin with an uppercut!
Regueiro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Regueiro lands with a straight right. Shin didn't see that one coming.
Regueiro looks to land a right hand but Shin moved out of range.
Regueiro connects with a jab.
Shin tries to move into range but Regueiro moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Regueiro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shin slips a straight right by Regueiro.
Regueiro misses with a head kick.
Shin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Regueiro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T4#
Regueiro lands with a shot to the body.
Regueiro misses with a leg kick
and Shin counters with a nice uppercut.
Regueiro throws a wild body kick that Shin sees coming a mile off.
Shin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Regueiro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shin circles away quickly and effectively.
Regueiro scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Regueiro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Regueiro moves out of range as Shin throws a body kick.
Regueiro throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Regueiro misses with an uppercut.
Shin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Regueiro misses with a low kick.
Shin connects with a right hand. Regueiro shakes it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julio Regueiro 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#
Shin throws a jab but it's blocked by Regueiro. #CUT#
It looks like Julio Regueiro has been cut.
Regueiro misses with a straight left.
It appears Shin was looking to counter with a kick there.
Shin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Regueiro checks it well.
Regueiro throws a lazy right hand but Shin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Regueiro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shin circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice body punch from Regueiro.
Regueiro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shin bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Regueiro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Regueiro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shin connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shin throws a body kick that misses.
Regueiro throws the left hand but Shin avoids the punch easily.
Shin is looking to counter punch.
Regueiro missing with a left hand there. Shin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Regueiro throws a low kick but Shin moves out of range easily.
Regueiro throws an overhand right that lands on Shin's shoulder, as Shin tries to avoid the shot.
Julio Regueiro seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Nice body kick from Shin.
Shin slips a jab from Regueiro.
Shin takes one on the button.
Regueiro looks to land a left hand but Shin moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Regueiro misses its intended target.
Shin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Regueiro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shin blocks a jab.
Shin is looking to chop away at Regueiro's legs.
A combination from Shin does no damage.
Shin misses with a hook
and Regueiro counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Regueiro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Regueiro misses with a straight right.
Regueiro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shin manages to avoid it.
Regueiro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Shin misses.
Shin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Regueiro throws out the jab. #T2#
Regueiro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick lands there from Regueiro.
Donk. Regueiro catches Shin right on the button with a cross.
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!
Regueiro lands with an uppercut that bounces Shin off the cage and back into range.
Regueiro walks into a jab.
A cross from Regueiro lands.
Regueiro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shin counters with a body kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Regueiro. That snapped Shin's head back.
Regueiro avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A little jabbing left from Regueiro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Regueiro walks into a straight right hand from Shin.
Nice jab there from Regueiro.
Shin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Regueiro tries to bum rush Shin with a series of wild strikes but Shin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T3#
Regueiro throws a push kick but Shin slaps the foot to one side.
Shin tried to counter with a leg kick but Regueiro avoided it.
Regueiro checks the leg kick nicely there.
That kick from Shin tenderised Regueiro's leg. Regueiro is trying to keep his angry face on.
Regueiro lands with a thumping leg kick.
Regueiro throws a poor cross that misses
and Regueiro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Regueiro.
Shin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Regueiro misses the shot to the body.
Shin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Regueiro misses with a double jab.
A little feinted left hand from Shin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Regueiro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Regueiro throws a big shot that misses.
Shin feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Regueiro cracks Shin with a good jab.
Regueiro fails to land with a series of punches.
Regueiro lets loose with a powerful body kick. Shin will feel that in the morning.#T4#
Shin throws a push kick but Regueiro slaps the foot to one side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid leg kick lands there for Regueiro.
Regueiro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Regueiro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shin throws a jab but it's blocked by Regueiro.
Regueiro moves out of range of the body kick.
Regueiro throws a right hand that misses
enabling Shin to counter with a crisp jab.
Shin ducks under a wild hook from Regueiro.
Regueiro cracks Shin with a right hand to the side of the head.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Shin might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Shin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The fighters circling - Regueiro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Shin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shin lands a nice shot that snaps Regueiro's head back.
Shin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Regueiro misses with a wild body shot.
Regueiro throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shin counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julio Regueiro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Julio Regueiro's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Shin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Regueiro misses with a straight left.
Regueiro scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Regueiro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shin counters with a stiff right hand.
Regueiro's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Regueiro misses with a kick to the body
and Shin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Regueiro scores with a sloppy right hand. Shin should have avoided that one.
Shin misses with a looping left.
Regueiro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Shin drops his hands momentarily and Regueiro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shin moves out of range as Regueiro strikes.
Regueiro scores with a hook to the body. Shin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shin tries to land a leg kick but Regueiro saw it coming and moves away.
Some bone on bone action there as Shin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T1#
Shin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Regueiro.
Shin thuds his shin into the meat of Regueiro's side.
Regueiro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Regueiro's head backwards.
Shin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Shin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Regueiro there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Regueiro works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Regueiro throws a low kick but Shin avoids it.
Shin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shin moves out of range as Regueiro strikes.
Both fighters circling a little - Shin finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Shin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Regueiro.
Shin looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Regueiro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shin moves out of range as Regueiro strikes.
Regueiro throws a hook to the side of Shin's head but Shin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shin slips under a jab from Regueiro.#T2#
Regueiro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Regueiro throws out a powerful jab.
Shin slips under a jab.
It looked like Shin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Regueiro shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Regueiro has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lao Shin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Regueiro motions for Shin to come forward. Regueiro throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Shin misses the target.
Shin defending well as Regueiro loads up on a big left hand.
A counter left hand to the body from Shin misses its target.
Regueiro has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Shin.
Regueiro throws a leg kick which misses Shin's front leg but catches the back leg as Shin tries to avoid it.
Shin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A jab from Regueiro misses.
Regueiro slips a straight right by Shin.
Shin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A clash of legs there as Shin blocks the low kick.#T3#
Shin just misses with a punch to the body.
Shin misses with a lunging right hand
and Regueiro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Regueiro missing with a left hand there. Shin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Regueiro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shin.
Regueiro throws a chopping leg kick but Shin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Shin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Shin avoids a kick to the body.
Regueiro moves out of range of the leg kick from Shin.
Shin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Regueiro.
A slapping leg kick lands for Regueiro.
Shin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A lazy left from Regueiro finds it's target.
Regueiro takes a swing at Shin's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Shin misses the target. #T4#
Regueiro misses with an uppercut
and Shin counters with a left to the body.
Shin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Regueiro was well out of range. Poor timing from Shin.
Julio Regueiro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Regueiro.
Shin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Shin moves away from the strike by Regueiro.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Regueiro tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Regueiro throws an off balance right hand
and Shin counters with a straight right hand.
Shin thumps Regueiro with a low kick.
Shin throws a poor cross that misses
and Regueiro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Regueiro bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shin's head.
Regueiro misses with a double jab.
Regueiro misses with a looping right.
Some wild striking there from Regueiro.
Shin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Regueiro.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Julio Regueiro.
Well Regueiro 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julio Regueiro!

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

 

Event: GAMMA#822 Fungus v MacArthur     
Date:   Apr 11, 2020
#R1#
Gonzalez throws a body shot but no joy.
Gonzalez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Good leg kick by Shin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gonzalez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shin. Shin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gonzalez dips to his left and cracks Shin with an uppercut!
Gonzalez throws an overhand right that lands on Shin's shoulder, as Shin tries to avoid the shot.
Gonzalez backing away here, and Shin unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Gonzalez slips a jab from Shin.
Gonzalez slips a jab from Shin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez 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.
Gonzalez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gonzalez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gonzalez is looking to score with low kicks.
A countering left hand to the body from Shin misses.#T1#
Gonzalez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gonzalez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shin.
Gonzalez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shin counters with a thumping low kick.
A big left from Gonzalez misses.
Shin misses with a leg kick.
Gonzalez throws a poor cross that misses
and Shin counters with a left to the body.
Shin 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.
Shin works the jab nicely.
Shin dodges the punch combination from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez staying out of range there.
Shin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2#
Gonzalez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shin.#CL2#
Shin forces Gonzalez back against the cage and clinches.
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!
Gonzalez blocks a body shot from Shin.
Gonzalez avoids the elbow strike from Shin, against the cage.
Shin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gonzalez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shin misses with a punch on the inside.
Shin tries a body shot but Gonzalez blocks it.
Gonzalez lands with a short shot to the head.
Shin scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Gonzalez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gonzalez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shin.
Shin blocks a head kick by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez throws out a loose jab but Shin uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Gonzalez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Crunch! Gonzalez slams his shin into Shin's torso.
Gonzalez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gonzalez's knee momentarily.
Gonzalez swinging wildly here.
Shin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Gonzalez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T4#
Shin throws a leg kick but Gonzalez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gonzalez is looking to land body kicks.
Shin throws an overhand right that lands on Gonzalez's shoulder, as Gonzalez tries to avoid the shot.
Shin misses with a body shot.
Gonzalez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shin.
Gonzalez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL2#
and Shin counters by clinching up.
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!
Gonzalez is trying to push Shin away but Shin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Shin scores with a shoulder strike.
Shin throws a head punch that misses.
Gonzalez misses with a punch to the body.
Gonzalez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #BC#
Gonzalez manages to break the clinch.
Shin tries to clinch up but Gonzalez circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lao Shin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Shin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gonzalez misses with a straight right.
Gonzalez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lao Shin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez misses with a hook.
Shin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shin misses the jab.
Shin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gonzalez throws a head kick but Shin moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gonzalezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gonzalez avoids the head kick by Shin.
Gonzalez is looking for a counter combo.
Shin throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T1#
Shin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gonzalez misses with a leg kick
and Shin counters with a nice body kick.
Gonzalez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gonzalez there as he acknowledges the shot.
Shin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gonzalez throws a poor cross that misses
and Gonzalez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gonzalez misses with a hook to the body
letting Shin counter with a right hand.
Shin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gonzalez scores with a nice right hand.
Shin avoids the head kick by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez backing away here, and Shin unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Anthony Gonzalez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gonzalez throws a hook but Shin avoids it easily.
Shin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick from Shin lands but Gonzalez takes it in his stride. #T2#
A bone on bone clash there as Gonzalez blocks the leg kick.
Shin swings widly with a right hand
and Gonzalez counters with a series of strikes. Shin will be more careful next time no doubt.
A telegraphed right hand from Gonzalez misses the target.
Gonzalez swinging wildly here.
Gonzalez tries to land a front kick but Shin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gonzalez throws a sloppy head kick and Shin moves out of range easily.
Gonzalez misses with a hook
and Shin counters with an outside leg kick.
Shin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gonzalez swings widly with a right hand
and Shin counters with a nice leg kick. #T3#
Shin checks a low kick from Gonzalez.
Shin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gonzalez has time to react.#CUT2#
It looks like Anthony Gonzalez has been cut.
Gonzalez throws a poor cross that misses
and Shin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#
Gonzalez is rocked!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Shin.
Gonzalez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shin counters with a straight that turns Gonzalez's legs to rubber! Shin pushes forward with more strikes and Gonzalez goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lao Shin!
A relieved looking Lao Shin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: GAMMA#818 Bolleke v Slurper     
Date:   Mar 21, 2020
#R1#
Shin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Miletich. Miletich obviously looking to wear him down.
Shin misses with a straight left.
Shin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Miletich at a distance.
Miletich lands a head kick. Shin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Miletich looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Shin throws a hook but Miletich avoids it easily.
Miletich looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shin lands a front kick.
Shin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Miletich.
A little jabbing left from Miletich on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Some bone on bone action there as Miletich checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Miletich sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Shin misses with a looping right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miletich is looking to clinch but Shin is avoiding it.
Shin misses with a hook.
Miletich thows a leg kick but Shin checks it
and Shin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Shin takes one on the button.
Shin scores with a kick to the body.
Shin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shin looks to score with a jab to the body but Miletich is just out of range.
Miletich throws a poor cross that misses
letting Shin counter with a right hand.
Miletich misses with a wild body shot.
Miletich digs a good hook to Shin's body.
Miletich digs a good body shot into Shin's ribs.
Miletich throws a looping overhand right but Shin ducks down to avoid it.
Shin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Miletich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shin lands a jab to Miletich's midsection.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miletich is looking to land body kicks.
Shin throws a looping overhand right but Miletich ducks down to avoid it.
Miletich was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Miletich lands a nice looking body kick.
A big right from Shin misses.
Shin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lao Shin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miletich misses with a body shot.
Mitch Miletich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shin throws a hook to the side of Miletich's head but Miletich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Miletich throws a front kick aimed at Shin's knee but Shin avoids it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Shin misses the target.
Miletich with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Miletich lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shin at a distance.
Shin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3#
Miletich connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shin momentarily.
Nice shot by Miletich.
Shin walks into a left hand. #TD2#
Shin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Shin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Miletich controls the pace.
Shin pulls Miletich in close to his closed guard and prevents Miletich from doing any damage or advancing position.
Miletich is stalling in the full guard.
Shin is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4#
Shin 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.#SUB#
Miletich avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Shin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Miletich trying to control but Shin is working from the bottom.
Miletich postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Miletich throws a big elbow that misses.
Shin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shin pulls Miletich in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mitch Miletich dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Miletich misses the jab.
Shin throws a hook to the side of Miletich's head but Miletich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shin is looking to land body kicks.
Good shot there by Miletich.
Miletich misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Shin misses the target.
Shin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shin misses the jab.
Shin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice body kick there by Miletich.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shin throws a hook to the side of Miletich's head but Miletich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Miletich checks a low kick from Shin.
Miletich scores with a nice head shot.
Shin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T1#
Miletich misses with an uppercut. Shin saw that one coming.
Shin misses with a kick to the body.
Miletich looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Miletich misses with a lunging right hand
and Shin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Shin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shin misses with a body kick.
Shin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Miletich.
A jab from Shin misses.
Miletich lands a nice looking body shot.
Miletich takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Miletich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Miletich moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Miletich misses with an uppercut.
Miletich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shin manages to avoid it.
Shin wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T2#
Miletich throws out a loose jab but Shin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miletich smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Miletich lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miletich getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Miletich checks the leg kick nicely there.
Miletich throws a head kick but Shin moves out of range.
Miletich avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#CL#
Shin clinches with his opponent.
Miletich lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shin throws a punch but it's blocked by Miletich.
Miletich tries a body shot but Shin blocks it.
Miletich misses with a body punch.
Shin misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
With the fighters up against the cage, Shin throws an elbow but misses.
Miletich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Miletich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shin struggles to land a body shot inside as Miletich controls his hands.
Miletich misses with a punch to the body.
Miletich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Miletich misses with a punch on the inside.
Shin can't find room to land a body shot as Miletich controls the action.
Shin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Miletich backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shin.
Shin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Miletich misses with a punch to the body.
Shin can't find room to land a body shot as Miletich controls the action.
Shin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Miletich's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shin.
Miletich misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Miletich misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Miletich misses with a body punch.
Miletich swings wildly with an uppercut but Shin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miletich blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Miletich fails to land.
Miletich is pushing Shin up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Miletich misses with the head strike.
Shin tries to throw a body punch but Miletich avoids it by throwing Shin back against the cage.
Shin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Miletich's defenses. #CUT#
It looks like Mitch Miletich has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miletich misses with a punch to the body.
Shin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shin misses with a punch on the inside.
Shin swings wildly with an uppercut but Miletich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shin lands with a right to the head.
Shin blocks an uppercut.
Shin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Miletich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Miletich.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mitch Miletich will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mitch Miletich's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Miletich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Miletich throws a poor cross that misses
and Shin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Miletich thinking.
Shin throws a poor cross that misses
letting Miletich counter with a right hand.
Shin lands a lovely overhand right.
Miletich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shin moves away.
Shin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Miletich.
Miletich scores with a jab to the body.
Miletich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shin.
Miletich swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miletich lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shin at a distance.
Miletich wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Miletich lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mitch Miletich seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shin moves away from the strike by Miletich. #T1#
Shin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miletich manages to avoid it.
Shin checks a low kick from Miletich.
Miletich tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice cross by Miletich.
Shin blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Miletich. Shin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Miletich with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Miletich looks for a takedown but Shin sprawls well.
Shin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Miletich can pounce on him.
Miletich throws a sloppy body shot
and Shin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mitch Miletich is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Shin throws a lazy uppercut
and Miletich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Miletich tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Miletich goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Miletich tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shin throws a low kick but Miletich avoids it.
Miletich connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miletich takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shin misses with a low kick.
Shin throws the kick towards the body but Miletich avoids it.
Miletich tries a quick counter leg kick but Shin is wise to it.
Miletich misses with an uppercut
and Shin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Miletich shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Shin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Miletich swings for the body but Shin moves out of range. #T3#
Nice cross by Shin.
Miletich chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shin can pounce on him.
Shin misses with a looping left.
Miletich misses with a two punch combination.
Shin tries to bum rush Miletich with a series of wild strikes but Miletich uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lao Shin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shin blocks a head kick by Miletich.
Shin with a jab.
Miletich connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Miletich scores with a jab to the body.
Miletich with a jab.
Miletich lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T4#
Miletich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Shin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Miletich - the referee stops the clock and Shin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Miletich. Shin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shin misses with a left hand
and Miletich counters with a stiff right hand.
Miletich cracks Shin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Miletich scores with the left hand. Shin knows he should have avoided that one.
Miletich scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Miletich cracks Shin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Miletich works Shin's body with a nice hook.
Shin tries a low kick but Miletich avoids it.
Shin walks into a straight right hand from Miletich.
Miletich lands with a shot to the body.
Miletich lands a nice shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mitch Miletich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Miletich 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mitch Miletich!

 

Event: GAMMA#810 Spike v Steel     
Date:   Feb 08, 2020
#R1#
Shin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rones. Shin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Shin moves out of range of the body kick.
Shin avoids a kick to the body.
Shin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Shin misses the target.
Rones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shin.
Shin half committed to a counter leg kick.
Rones throws a jab but it's blocked by Shin.
Rones is looking to slow Shin down with leg kicks.
Shin slips a straight right by Rones.
A counter left hand to the body from Shin misses its target.
Rones looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rones.
Rones moves out of range of the leg kick from Shin.
Shin scores with a punch to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rones punishes Shin's body with a nice straight punch.
Rones throws a poor cross that misses
and Shin counters with a good low kick that Rones was not able to check. #T1#
Rones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rones tests Shin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rones lands a body shot.
Rones punishes Shin's body with a nice straight punch.
Rones throws a looping overhand right but Shin ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Shin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A cross from Shin lands.
Rones works Shin's body with a nice hook.
Rones just misses with a punch to the body.
Rones wants to clinch up but Shin keeps it at a distance.
Joy Rones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of Shin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rones scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shin misses with the combination.
A jab from Rones does it's job there.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shin connects with a leg kick. Rones looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Shin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rones lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rones throws an off balance right hand
and Shin counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Shin misses with an uppercut.
Shin missing with a left hand there. Rones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shin checks a leg kick.
Rones scores with a hook to the body. Shin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rones throws a hook but Shin avoids it easily.
Rones misses with a body punch
and Shin counters with a nice leg kick.
Shin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rones.
Rones's coach down at Men Only. No Liberals ! was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rones's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Shin moves out of range of the strikes.
Shin throws a quick counter kick to the body but Rones avoids it.
Shin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rones manages to avoid it.#T3#
Rones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Shin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rones backwards.
Shin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shin blocks a body shot from Rones.
Rones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shin can't find room to land a body shot as Rones controls the action.
Shin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shin.
I was talking to Shin's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Rones misses with the head strike.
Shin lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Joy Rones has been cut.
Rones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rones can't find room to land a body shot as Shin controls the action.
Rones lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rones cracks Shin with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rones.
Rones throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rones blocks an uppercut.
Rones softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Rones. #T4#
Rones tries a body shot but Shin blocks it.
Rones lands with a left to the head.
Rones throws a head punch that misses.
Rones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shin's elbow.
Shin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shin misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rones.
Shin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rones's elbow.
Rones avoids a wild elbow strike from Shin.
Shin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shin has a couple of punches blocked by Rones.
A head punch on the inside from Rones fails to land.
Rones prevents a body shot from Shin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shin lands a nice shot to the body.
Rones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rones works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joy Rones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joy Rones's cut.
That's time! Shin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Rones connects with the punch.
Shin moves out of range of the body kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rones!
Rones tries to clinch up.
A big right from Shin misses. #CL2#
Rones clinches with his opponent.
Rones misses with a punch to the body.
Rones works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shin tries to throw a body punch but Rones avoids it by throwing Shin back against the cage.
Shin tries a body shot but Rones blocks it.
Rones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rones has a couple of punches blocked by Shin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Rones fails to land.
Rones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shin tries to throw a body punch but Rones avoids it by throwing Shin back against the cage.
Joy Rones seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Shin tries a body shot but Rones blocks it.
Rones misses with a body punch.
Rones lands a body shot. #T1#
Shin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shin tries to work over Rones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rones presses Shin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rones scores with a shoulder strike.
Rones lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rones.
Rones misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Rones fails to land.
Shin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shin misses with some punches.
Rones blocks an uppercut.
Shin misses with a punch to the body.
Rones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Rones on the inside.
Shin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shin backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shin.
Rones pushes Shin back against the cage and lands a hook to 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!
Rones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shin misses with a body punch.
Rones tries to throw a body punch but Shin avoids it by throwing Rones back against the cage.
Shin is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T2#
Rones blocking some punches.
Rones scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shin misses with a body punch.
Rones lands a shoulder strike.
Rones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shin's elbow.
Rones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shin throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Rones fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rones.
Rones misses with the head strike.
Shin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rones works on Shin's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shin.
Rones struggles to land a body shot inside as Shin controls his hands.
Shin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rones backwards.
Shin digs a right hand into Rones's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rones's gas tank.
With the fighters up against the cage, Shin throws an elbow but misses. #T3#
Shin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shin tries to work over Rones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Rones as the two fighters clinch.
Rones lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shin.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shin misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Shin - that landed with a thud.
A right handed body shot lands from Rones.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rones.
Rones lands a shoulder strike.
Shin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Rones.
Shin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rones scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Shin.
Rones throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short right from Rones on the inside. #T4#
Rones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shin misses with a punch to the body.
Rones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rones lands a nice shot to the body.
Shin misses with a punch on the inside.
Rones lands a body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rones.
Rones lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shin.
Rones lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rones struggles to land a body shot inside as Shin controls his hands.
Rones lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rones lands with a left to the head.
Shin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rones lands with a light punch inside.
Rones is working Shin over against the cage.
Rones lands with a light punch inside.
Rones misses with a punch to the body.
Rones is working Shin over against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joy Rones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joy Rones's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Rones lands with an overhand left.
Nice shot lands for Rones.
Shin scores with a hook to the body. Rones takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rones uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#ROC2#
Shin is rocked!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rones.
Oh Shin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shin walks straight into a right hand from Rones - that's dropped him! Rones jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Shin from any more punishment! Shin complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Joy Rones!
Joy Rones is the new welterweight champion!
Joy Rones decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.

 

Event: GAMMA#804 Conservative v Spike     
Date:   Dec 28, 2019
#R1#
Shin throws a lazy right hand but Baba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Baba falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shin counters with a nice leg kick.
Shin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baba.
Baba misses with a body kick.
Baba throws a lazy uppercut
and Shin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shin works the jab nicely.#CUT2#
It looks like Afeef Isa Baba has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baba slips under a jab.
Shin tried to score with a low kick but Baba checks it.
Baba swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shin misses with a low kick.
A quick step to the side and Baba tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shin throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Shin throws a hook but Baba blocks it.
Shin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Shin swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Shin takes the fight into the clinch.
Shin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shin can't find room to land a body shot as Baba controls the action.
Shin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shin is leaning against Baba and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Still in the clinch, Shin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shin pushes Baba back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baba lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Baba.
Baba prevents a body shot from Shin. #T2#
Shin lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Baba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Baba looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shin misses with a straight right.
Shin thows a leg kick but Baba checks it
and Baba counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baba swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shin counters with a straight right hand.
Baba moves out of range of the body kick from Shin.
Baba misses with a hook
and Shin counters with a stiff right hand.
Shin misses with a body kick.
Shin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baba was well out of range. Poor timing from Shin.
Shin ducks under a wild hook from Baba.#T3#
Shin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Baba in his tracks.
Baba slips a jab from Shin.
Shin misses with a kick to the body
and Baba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Baba stalks Shin and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Shin's face. Shin staggers backwards, shaken.
Baba has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shin.
Baba moves out of range as Shin strikes.
Baba throws the left hand but Shin avoids the punch easily.
Shin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Baba throws a head kick that misses.
Shin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T4#
Baba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Baba lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice inside leg kick there by Shin. That's going to slow Baba down.
Baba jabs at Shin's body.
Baba checks the leg kick nicely there.
Baba thinks about countering with a body kick.
Nice shot by Baba.
The fighters circle momentarily. Baba darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Baba misses with a hook
and Baba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Baba moves out of range as Shin strikes.
Baba slips under a jab from Shin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lao Shin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Afeef Isa Baba's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Shin moves away from the strike by Baba.
Baba throws a right hand that Shin ducks under and follows up with a left that Shin also avoids with ease.
Baba takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lao Shin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Shin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shin tries to clinch but Baba is having none of it.
Baba connects with a single shot there.
Shin keeps Baba at a distance using the push kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Baba scores with a jab to the jaw.
Baba rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Shin counter with a right hand. #T1#
Baba sizes up Shin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Baba throws a poor cross that misses
and Shin counters with a stiff right hand.
Baba throws a nice head kick!
A slow jab from Baba misses its intended target.
Baba lands with an uppercut that bounces Shin off the cage and back into range.
Baba misses with a shot to the body
and Shin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shin misses with a straight right.
Baba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shin! But no joy.
Shin tries a low kick but Baba avoids it.
Shin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Baba checks it well. #T2#
Baba throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice defenses there by Baba.
Shin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shin throws a body punch but Baba moves out of range.
Shin connects with an inside leg kick.
Baba uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shin.
Shin misses with a straight left.
Shin looks to throw a body kick
letting Baba counter with a right hand.
Shin throws the kick towards the body but Baba avoids it.#T3#
Shin connects with a jab.
Baba thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Shin if he has to take too many more of those.
Shin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shin misses with a low kick.
Shin lands with a cross.
Shin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Shin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Baba counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Lao Shin has been cut.
Shin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shin misses with a left hand
and Baba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#
Shin is rocked!#T4#
Baba keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Baba misses the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shin lands with a hook. Baba tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Shin avoids a punch combination nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shin! But no joy.
Shin tries to land a body kick
and Baba counters with a straight right hand.
Shin just misses with a punch to the body.
Baba on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shin. Shin obviously looking to wear him down.
Shin looks to throw the jab but Baba is out of range.
Shin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baba.
Shin replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Baba blocks it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lao Shin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
A lazy body kick from Shin
and Baba counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Shin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baba manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Shin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Baba scores with a head kick.
Baba swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big right from Baba misses.
Shin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baba comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Baba misses with a right hand
and Shin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Baba looks to land a right hand but Shin moved out of range.#T1#
Shin throws a hook but Baba blocks it.
A clash of legs there as Baba blocks the low kick.
Baba is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Baba scores with a jab.
Shin throws a sloppy head kick
and Baba counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shin blocks the body kick.
Baba pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shin throws a hook but Baba blocks it.
Baba jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Shin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shin avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Baba connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Baba swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shin counters with a stiff right hand.
Baba jabs Shin right on the nose. Shin blinks but takes it well.
Shin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Baba swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baba digs a good hook to Shin's body.
Baba misses with a lunging right hand
and Shin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Baba misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T3#
Shin misses with a kick to the body
and Baba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Baba has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Shin.
Shin looks to land a left hand but Baba moved out of range nicely.
Shin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Baba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shin swings for the body but Baba moves out of range. #T4#
Baba misses with a double jab.
Shin misses with a leg kick
and Baba counters with a stiff right hand.
Baba throws a head kick but Shin moves out of range.
Baba is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Shin lands a jab.#CUT2#
Afeef Isa Baba's cut is getting worse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shin throws a jab but it's blocked by Baba.
Baba was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Baba connects with a leg kick. Shin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Shin misses with a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Baba misses the target.
Baba misses the shot to the body.
Shin looks to land a right hand but Baba moved out of range.
Baba looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Afeef Isa Baba did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Baba misses with a left hand
letting Shin counter with a right hand.
Baba swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shin avoids the body shot from Baba.
Baba lands a lovely overhand right.
Baba goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Baba throws a sloppy head kick and Shin moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baba takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice uppercut there from Shin.
Baba with a nice cross.#T1#
Shin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Shin misses with an uppercut
and Baba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Baba takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shin misses with a body kick.
Shin is looking to chop away at Baba's legs.
Baba thinks about countering with a body kick.
Shin bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Shin connects with a single shot there.#ROC2#
Baba is rocked!
Baba throws a lazy body kick
and Shin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Oh Baba is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Shin cracks Baba with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Baba falls to his knees and Shin doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lao Shin!
Lao Shin is the new welterweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Lao Shin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: GAMMA#802 Jernit v Alzheimer     
Date:   Dec 14, 2019
#R1#
Meyer is looking to slow Shin down with leg kicks.
Meyer works Shin's body with a nice hook.
Meyer throws a leg kick
and Shin counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Meyer has Shin up against the cage in a clinch.
Shin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shin.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shin.
Nice body punch from Shin.
Meyer is breathing heavily.
Shin is working Meyer over against the cage.
Shin scores with a shot to the side of Meyer's head.
Meyer blocks a body shot from Shin.
We've been informed that Shin 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.#BC2#
Shin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shin slips under a jab from Meyer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shin is looking to score with low kicks.
Shin circles away from the clinch attempt
and Shin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Meyer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shin.
Meyer moves in looking to clinch but Shin pushes him off.#T1#
Shin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shin throws a body kick that misses.
Meyer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shin's hands.
A swing and a miss from Shin.
Meyer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shin manages to avoid it.
Shin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Shin throws the kick towards the body but Meyer avoids it.
Shin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Meyer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shin checks a leg kick. #CL#
Meyer darts in and clinches Shin up against the cage.
Shin works on Meyer's body with a couple of short punches.
A hook to the body from Shin.
Shin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shin lands a hook that snaps the head of Meyer backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Meyer backwards.
Meyer tries a body shot but Shin blocks it.
Meyer throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Shin blocks an uppercut.
Shin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shin tries a body shot but Meyer blocks it.
Shin tries to throw a body punch but Meyer avoids it by throwing Shin back against the cage.
Meyer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Meyers head.
Meyer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Meyer swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Shin breaks the clinch.
Meyer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shin swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Meyer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Meyer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shin tries to land knees in the clinch but Meyer avoids the damage to the body.
Meyer misses with a punch on the inside.
Shin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shin cracks Meyer with a nice body shot.
Shin is working Meyer over against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Shin.
Meyer misses with the head strike. #T3#
Shin misses with some punches.
Shin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Meyer's elbow.
Meyer working aggressively here.
Shin lands a nice uppercut.
Meyer misses with a punch on the inside.
Shin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Meyer misses with some punches.
Shin takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shin.
Shin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Meyer fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Meyer.
Shin taking a breather.
Shin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shin misses with a body punch.
Shin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shin lands a body shot.
Meyer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shin lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meyer has a couple of punches blocked by Shin. #T4#
Shin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Meyer prevents a body shot from Shin.
Shin gets through Meyer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shin.
Still in the clinch, Shin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shin throws a punch but it's blocked by Meyer.
Meyer throws a punch but it's blocked by Shin.
Meyer tries a body shot but Shin blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shin.
Shin throws a head punch that misses.
Shin tries a body shot but Meyer blocks it.
Shin lands with a short shot to the head.
Meyer takes a shot to the head.
Shin cracks Meyer with a nice body shot.
Shin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Meyer can't find room to land a body shot as Shin controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shin.
Shin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shin.
Shin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Meyer's elbow. #BC2#
Shin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lao Shin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Meyer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shin throws out the jab.
Shin thuds his shin into the meat of Meyer's side.
Meyer seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Shin bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Shin.
Shin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Shin throws a leg kick but Meyer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Meyer tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Shin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shin stuns Meyer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Meyer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Meyer tries to clinch but Shin moves away
and Shin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Meyer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shin can pounce on him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shin takes a swing at Meyer's ribcage but misses.
Shin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Shin gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T1#
Meyer pushes Shin away with a front kick.
Shin moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Shin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Meyer.
Shin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shin cracks Meyer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Meyer throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Shin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Meyer misses with a right hand #KD2#
and Shin counters with a crisp right hand that drops Meyer! Shin lets Meyer back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Meyer is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meyer throws a leg kick
and Shin counters with a body kick.
Oh Meyer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Meyer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Meyer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shin thuds a left hand into Meyer's body.
Shin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shin fakes the body blow, causing Meyer to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Meyer goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lao Shin!
A victorious Lao Shin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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: GAMMA#798 Fungus v Sidious     
Date:   Nov 16, 2019
#R1#
Shin works Sonnen's body with a nice hook.
Shin slips a straight right by Sonnen.
Sonnen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shin.
Sonnen throws a hook but Shin blocks it.
Shin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sonnen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good standup being displayed there by Shin as he connects with a hook.
Sonnen checks a low kick from Shin.
A shot to the liver by Sonnen. Beautiful body shot.
Sonnen is looking to chop away at Shin's legs.
Shin misses with an uppercut.
Sonnen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sonnen misses with a body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sonnen.
Sonnen ducks under a wild hook from Shin.
Shin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sonnen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sonnen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sonnen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sonnen swings widly with a right hand
enabling Shin to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Shin misses with a few strikes there.
Sonnen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Shin throws a hook to the side of Sonnen's head but Sonnen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sonnen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dao Sonnen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sonnen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shin misses with a head kick.
Shin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sonnen looks to land a right hand but Shin moved out of range.
Sonnen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Shin connects with an inside leg kick.
Shin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sonnen throws a lazy right hand but Shin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shin checks a leg kick.
Sonnen misses with a straight left.
Shin takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Shin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sonnen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Sonnen misses the target.
Shin pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sonnen throws a leg kick but Shin moved away.
Shin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sonnen misses with a straight right.
We've been informed that Shin 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.
Shin ducks under a wild hook from Sonnen.
Sonnen catches Shin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lao Shin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shin throws a leg kick but Sonnen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Shin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sonnen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shin throws a hook but Sonnen avoids it easily.
Shin swings for the body but Sonnen moves out of range.
Sonnen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shin throws a jab but it's blocked by Sonnen.
Sonnen throws a jab when Shin was well out of range.
Shin misses with a lunging right hand
and Sonnen counters with a stiff right hand.
A slow jab from Shin misses its intended target.
A head kick misses from Sonnen.
Shin scores with a jab. Sonnen acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3#
Shin throws the left hand but Sonnen avoids the punch easily.
Shin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shin throws a leg kick
enabling Sonnen to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sonnen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Shin just misses with a punch to the body.
Shin cracks Sonnen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sonnen misses with a straight right.
Sonnen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shin.
Sonnen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sonnen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Shin motions for Sonnen to come forward. Shin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sonnen throws a shot from downtown. Shin moves away and avoids it.
Nice cross by Sonnen.
Shin misses with a wild body shot.
Shin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sonnen moves out of range as Shin strikes.
Sonnen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shin is looking to slow Sonnen down with leg kicks. #T4#
Sonnen ducks under a wild hook from Shin.
Shin misses with a body kick.
Sonnen misses with a low kick.
Shin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Shin misses with a looping left.
Shin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Shin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sonnen. Sonnen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sonnen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sonnen moves out of range as Shin strikes.
Sonnen just misses with a punch to the body.
Shin punishes Sonnen's body with a nice straight punch.
Sonnen throws a leg kick that misses.
Sonnen checks the leg kick.
Sonnen throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sonnen is looking to score with low kicks.
Shin throws the left hand but Sonnen avoids the punch easily.
Sonnen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sonnen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Shin if he has to take too many more of those.
Sonnen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
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 Dao Sonnen 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#
Shin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sonnen moves away from the strike by Shin.
Shin is looking to chop away at Sonnen's legs.
Shin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sonnen throws a push kick but Shin slaps the foot to one side.
Sonnen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A big left from Sonnen misses.
Shin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shin motions for Sonnen to come forward. Shin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shin on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Shin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sonnen.
Shin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shin throws the left hand but Sonnen avoids the punch easily.
Sonnen misses with an uppercut.
Shin moves away from the strike by Sonnen.
Sonnen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shin.
Sonnen misses the jab.#T1#
Sonnen scoring well with a low kick there.
Shin throws a shot from downtown. Sonnen moves away and avoids it.
Sonnen scores with a nice right hand.
Sonnen lands a nice hook to Shin's body. Shin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sonnen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sonnen throws out a loose jab but Shin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shin lands a nice hook to Sonnen's body. Sonnen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sonnen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sonnen throws a lazy body kick
and Shin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sonnen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sonnen tries to clinch but Shin is having none of it.
Shin throws a hook but Sonnen avoids it easily.
Sonnen throws a lazy right hand but Shin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sonnen.
Sonnen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Shin misses with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shin scores with a decent looking hook.#T2#
A lazy left from Sonnen finds it's target.
Sonnen throws a leg kick
and Shin counters with an outside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Shin.
Shin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sonnen was well out of range. Poor timing from Shin.
Sonnen moves out of range as Shin throws a body kick.
Shin misses with a straight right.
Some bone on bone action there as Sonnen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Shin misses with a hook. Sonnen ducked under it nicely.
Sonnen looks to land a left hand but Shin moved out of range nicely.
Shin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shin throws a jab but it's blocked by Sonnen.
Shin wants to slow Sonnen down by chopping away at his legs.
Sonnen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sonnen tries to land a front kick but Shin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sonnen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sonnen's head.
Sonnen lands with a straight right. Shin didn't see that one coming.
A bone on bone clash there as Sonnen blocks the leg kick.
Sonnen throws out a powerful jab.#T3#
Sonnen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sonnen misses with a hook. Shin ducked under it nicely.
Shin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sonnen.
Shin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sonnen moves out of range as Shin strikes.
Good exchange - Sonnen coming out on top.
Nice uppercut there from Sonnen.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sonnen.
Shin misses with a straight right.
Sonnen moves out of range of the body kick from Shin.
Good leg kick by Sonnen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd cheers as Shin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sonnen doesn't seem phased though.
Shin misses with a straight right.
Sonnen is looking to counter with a body kick.
Shin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sonnen throws out the jab.
Sonnen slips a jab from Shin.
Sonnen misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Sonnen thumps Shin with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sonnen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sonnen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shin manages to avoid it.
Shin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sonnen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice defenses there by Shin.
Sonnen jabs at Shin's body.
Sonnen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shin doesn't seem bothered though.
Sonnen connects with a body shot.
Sonnen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Shin blocks a jab.
Shin lands a slapping body shot.
Shin walks into a left hand.
Good leg kick by Sonnen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Shin throws an overhand right that lands on Sonnen's shoulder, as Sonnen tries to avoid the shot.
Sonnen throws a front kick aimed at Shin's knee but Shin avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dao Sonnen dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Shin throws a leg kick that misses.
Shin connects with a nice looking jab.
Shin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sonnen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sonnen. Shin does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Sonnen closes the distance and pushes Shin back into the cage.#BC#
Sonnen breaks from the clinch.
Sonnen lands a nice shot that snaps Shin's head back.
Shin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shin throws the left hand but Sonnen avoids the punch easily.
Shin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Shin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sonnen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shin misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shin scores with a nice strike.
Sonnen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sonnen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shin misses with a body shot.
Shin scores with a punch to the head.
Dao Sonnen is winning the standup battle so far.
Sonnen throws a leg kick
and Shin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Shin with a nice cross.
Sonnen wants to slow Shin down by chopping away at his legs.
Shin thinks about the counter body kick.
Shin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sonnen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sonnen's calf.
Sonnen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Shin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sonnen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sonnen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shin moves out of range of the body kick from Sonnen.
Sonnen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shin slips under a jab from Sonnen.
Sonnen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sonnen misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Shin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sonnen in his tracks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sonnen misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Shin throws a shot from downtown. Sonnen moves away and avoids it.
Shin throws a body kick that misses.
Sonnen feinted with a counter takedown.
Shin missing with a left hand there. Sonnen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sonnen slips a jab from Shin.
Shin motions for Sonnen to come forward. Shin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sonnen scores with a hook to the body. Shin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sonnen blocks a leg kick.
Sonnen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sonnen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sonnen throws a body kick that misses
and Shin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sonnen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sonnen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shin.
Sonnen thinks about countering with a body kick.
A slow jab from Shin misses its intended target.
Sonnen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sonnen lands with a shot to the body.
Shin checks a leg kick nicely.#T3#
Shin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shin tries to work over Sonnen's front leg with a kick but Sonnen checks it.
Sonnen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shin. Shin obviously looking to wear him down.
Shin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sonnen. That did some damage!
A clash of legs there as Sonnen blocks the low kick.
Sonnen half committed to a counter leg kick.
Shin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sonnen.
Sonnen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shin manages to avoid it.
Sonnen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shin.
Sonnen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sonnen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Shin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sonnen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shin tries to land a front kick but Sonnen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sonnen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sonnen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T4#
Shin throws the kick towards the body but Sonnen avoids it.
Sonnen attempts a counter takedown but Shin avoids it well and moves away.
Shin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sonnen throws a wild body kick that Shin sees coming a mile off.
Shin throws a hook but Sonnen avoids it easily.
Shin looks to land a right hand but Sonnen moved out of range.
Sonnen throws a big counter combination but Shin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sonnen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shin dips to his left and cracks Sonnen with an uppercut!
Sonnen throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Shin to counter with a crisp jab.
Sonnen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Shin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sonnen.
Shin defending well as Sonnen loads up on a big left hand.
Shin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sonnen's calf.
Shin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sonnen is looking to counter with a body kick.
Shin misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lao Shin really 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.
#R4#
Sonnen scores with a nice right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Shin. That snapped Sonnen's head back.
Sonnen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A bone on bone clash there as Shin blocks the leg kick.
A jab from Shin finds it's way through Sonnen's defenses.
Sonnen moves out of range of the leg kick from Shin.
Shin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sonnen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shin ducks under a wild hook from Sonnen.
Shin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sonnen is able to avoid easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Sonnen as he connects with a hook.
Shin misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen throws a wild body kick that Shin sees coming a mile off.
Shin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sonnen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sonnen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sonnen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T1#
Sonnen cracks the inside of Shin's front leg.
Sonnen staying out of range there.
Sonnen is looking to counter punch.
Sonnen misses with a low kick.
Sonnen's corner calls for a 1-2. Sonnen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Shin is looking to score with low kicks.
Sonnen tries to land a body kick
and Shin counters with a stiff right hand.
Sonnen works Shin's body with a nice hook.
Shin motions for Sonnen to come forward. Shin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shin.
Sonnen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sonnen throws a looping overhand right but Shin ducks down to avoid it.
Shin is looking to land body kicks.
Shin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Shin looks to score with a jab to the body but Sonnen is just out of range.
Sonnen throws a jab when Shin was well out of range.
Shin sizes up Sonnen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2#
Shin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shin moves out of range of the body kick.
Sonnen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shin was well out of range. Poor timing from Sonnen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sonnen looks for the body kick but Shin saw that one coming.
A solid body kick from Sonnen.
Shin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sonnen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shin.
A clash of legs there as Sonnen blocks the low kick.
Sonnen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sonnen checks a low kick from Shin.
Sonnen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shin's calf.
Sonnen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice straight punches there by Shin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shin.
Good leg kick by Sonnen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Shin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Shin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sonnen finds it's way round the side to connect with Shin's head. #T3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Shin.
Sonnen keeps the fight on the outside.
Shin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sonnen.
Shin throws a front kick aimed at Sonnen's knee but Sonnen avoids it well.
Sonnen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Sonnen drives through and clinches with Shin against the cage.
Shin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hand to the body from Shin.
Shin tries a body shot but Sonnen blocks it.
A short uppercut from Shin.
A head punch on the inside from Shin fails to land.
Shin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shin swings wildly with an uppercut but Sonnen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sonnen misses with a punch to the body.
Shin lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Dao Sonnen has been cut.
Sonnen lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sonnen lands a shoulder strike.
Shin stops a takedown attempt from Sonnen.
Shin lands a nice shot to the body.
Shin misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Sonnen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Shin.
Sonnen sizes up Shin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A good leg kick by Shin.
Shin is looking to score with low kicks.
Sonnen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sonnen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sonnen throws a big counter combination but Shin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sonnen avoids a kick to the body.
Sonnen throws a wild body kick that Shin sees coming a mile off.
Shin misses with a hook
and Sonnen counters with a good low kick that Shin was not able to check.
Shin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sonnen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sonnen lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Lao Shin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dao Sonnen'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#
A slapping leg kick lands for Sonnen.
Shin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sonnen.
Sonnen throws a lazy right hand but Shin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sonnen's calf.
Shin is looking to score with low kicks.
A swing and a miss from Sonnen.
Sonnen throws a body punch but Shin moves out of range.
Sonnen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sonnen wants to land a leg kick but Shin is out of range.
Sonnen throws a hook to the side of Shin's head but Shin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sonnen takes a swing at Shin's ribcage but misses.
Shin throws out a counter right but Sonnen avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shin.
Sonnen moves out of range of the leg kick from Shin.
Sonnen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Shin.
Shin misses with a hook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sonnen 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 Shin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A little jabbing left from Shin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Sonnen works the jab nicely.
Sonnen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sonnen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sonnen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shin moves away.
Sonnen blocks a jab.
Sonnen throws an off balance right hand
letting Shin counter with a right hand.
Sonnen looks to throw the jab but Shin is out of range.
Sonnen moves out of range of the strikes.
Sonnen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sonnen with a jab.
Sonnen throws a wild body kick that Shin sees coming a mile off.
Sonnen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sonnen throws a series of punches but Shin moves out of range. #T2#
Sonnen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shin was well out of range. Poor timing from Sonnen.
Shin tries to score with a low kick but Sonnen moves his leg out of the way.
Shin checks a low kick from Sonnen.
A little jabbing left from Shin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shin lands a head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shin moves out of range of the strikes.
Shin is looking to land body kicks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shin.
Shin throws a wild body kick that Sonnen sees coming a mile off.
Shin throws a jab when Sonnen was well out of range.
A head kick misses from Sonnen.
Sonnen misses with an uppercut. Shin saw that one coming.
Sonnen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sonnen throws a leg kick but Shin moved away.
Shin takes a swing at Sonnen's ribcage but misses.
Sonnen scores with a kick to the body. #T3#
A low kick from Sonnen is predictable there
and Shin counters with a thumping low kick.
Sonnen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sonnen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Shin.
Shin misses with an uppercut. Sonnen saw that one coming.
Sonnen avoids the body shot from Shin.
Shin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sonnen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A telegraphed right hand from Sonnen misses the target.
Sonnen misses with a body shot.
Sonnen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Good work by Sonnen as he checks the leg kick.
Sonnen works the jab nicely.
Sonnen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shin swings widly with a right hand
and Sonnen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sonnen. #T4#
Shin takes a swing at Sonnen's ribcage but misses.
Shin connects with a body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shin 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 Sonnen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sonnen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sonnen lands a jab to the head.
Shin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sonnen manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shin ducks under a wild hook from Sonnen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sonnen. Shin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sonnen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sonnen thinking.
Sonnen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shin's head.
Sonnen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shin! But no joy.
Sonnen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sonnen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

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 Dao Sonnen.
I think Sonnen 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 48:47
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 48:47
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dao Sonnen!

Dao Sonnen retains his welterweight title!
A less than humble Dao Sonnen misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: GAMMA#796 Jernit v Ramses     
Date:   Nov 02, 2019
#R1#
Corson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A jab from Corson misses.
Shin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Corson checks it well.
Corson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shin cracks the inside of Corson's front leg.
Corson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Shin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Corson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T1#
Corson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shin lunges at Corson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Corson's hand.
Shin thows a left - swing and a miss!
A cross from Shin lands.
Shin lets loose with a powerful body kick. Corson will feel that in the morning.
Corson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shin.
Corson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A swing and a miss from Shin.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Corson! But no joy.#T2#
Shin throws a solid leg kick but Corson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shin.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Corson! But no joy.
Corson swings for the body but Shin moves out of range.
Corson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shin misses with a body shot.
Shin throws out a loose jab but Corson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corson walks into a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good work by Corson as he checks the leg kick.
Shin throws a lazy uppercut
and Corson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shin thinking. #T3#
Corson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Shin. That one must have hurt.
Shin cracks Corson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Shin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Corson slips a jab from Shin.
Corson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Corson scores with a hook.
Shin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shin connects with a leg kick. Corson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Corson misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Corson throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Shin to counter with a crisp jab.
Corson misses with an uppercut
and Shin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lao Shin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shin moves out of range of the strikes.
Shin lands with a straight right. Corson didn't see that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Corson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shin was well out of range. Poor timing from Corson.
Corson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Shin. That one must have hurt.
Shin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Corson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lao Shin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Shin throws a leg kick but Corson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Shin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Corson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Corson checks the leg kick.
Nice cross by Shin.
Corson misses with a low kick as Shin jumps back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shin looks to land a right hand but Corson moved out of range.
Corson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #T1#
Shin is looking to slow Corson down with leg kicks.
Shin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Corson can do to turn this around?
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shin.
Corson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shin moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Corson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Corson misses.
Lao Shin is winning the standup battle so far.
Shin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Corson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shin.#T2#
Shin throws a lazy right hand but Corson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Corson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Corson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Shin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Corson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Corson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Corson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Corson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Corson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Shin.
Corson misses the jab.
Shin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Shin scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Shin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shin's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Shin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Shin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Corson on the side of the head.
Shin misses the shot to the body.
Shin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Corson throws out the jab.
Shin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Corson in his tracks.
Shin throws a lazy uppercut
and Corson counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Corson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shin throws a leg kick that misses.
Corson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Corson walks into a left hand.
Corson throws a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Shin misses the jab.
Shin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Corson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lao Shin dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Shin misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Corson! But no joy.
Shin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Corson momentarily.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Corson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Shin has got the better of the exchanges.
Shin throws a head kick but Corson moves out of range.
Corson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shin throws out the jab.
Corson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Shin scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shin pushes Corson away with a front kick.
Shin misses with an uppercut. Corson saw that one coming.#T1#
Shin's corner calls for a 1-2. Shin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #ROC#
Corson is rocked!#CL#
Shin clinches up against the cage.
Shin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shin prevents a body shot from Corson.
Corson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Corson lands with a right to the head.
Corson blocks an uppercut.
Shin lands a left hand.
Corson is still on wobbly legs! Can Shin finish him?
Corson gets through Shin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Corson can't find room to land a body shot as Shin controls the action.
Corson seems to have recovered his senses.
Shin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shin blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Shin.
Corson gets through Shin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Corson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shin throws a punch but it's blocked by Corson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shin.
Shin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shayne Corson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Shin lands a shot to the body.
Corson lands a body shot.
Corson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shin lands a nice shot to the body.
Corson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Corson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Corson misses with a body punch.
Shin lands a body shot.
Shin lands a shoulder strike.
Shin tries a body shot but Corson blocks it.
Shin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Corson.
Shin blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Shin.
Shin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Corson backwards.
Shin lands with a right to the head.
Shin lands a right hand.
Shin blocks a body shot from Corson.
Shin scores with a shot to the side of Corson's head.
Lao Shin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shin gets through Corson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shin misses with a punch to the body.
Shin misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Shin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Shin fails to land.
Shin blocking some punches.
Shin scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Shin - that landed with a thud.
Corson misses with the head strike.
Corson throws a punch but it's blocked by Shin.
Shin blocks a body shot from Corson.
Shin struggles to land a body shot inside as Corson controls his hands.
Corson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short right from Shin on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Shin.
Corson swings wildly with an uppercut but Shin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shin tries a body shot but Corson blocks it.
Shin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shin misses with an elbow over the top.
Shin lands a nice shot to the body.
Shin misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Shin pushes Corson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Corson prevents a body shot from Shin.
Shin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shin blocks a body shot from Corson.
A right handed body shot lands from Shin.
Shin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shin lands a body punch.
Shin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Corson.
Corson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shin lands with a short shot to the head.
Shin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Shin on the inside.
Shin lands a left hand.
Corson prevents a body shot from Shin.
Shin tries to throw a body punch but Corson avoids it by throwing Shin back against the cage.
Corson can't find room to land a body shot as Shin controls the action.
Shin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Corson backwards.
Shin creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Corson with a big uppercut! Corson tries to clinch up but Shin pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Corson to the mat! Corson covers up and Shin unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lao Shin!
A victorious Lao Shin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: GAMMA#792 Sonnen v Sanada     
Date:   Oct 05, 2019
#R1#
Shin motions for Tanner to come forward. Shin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jason Tanner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shin throws a push kick but Tanner slaps the foot to one side.
Shin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tanner.
Tanner connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tanner.
Tanner fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tanner throws a front kick aimed at Shin's knee but Shin avoids it well.
Tanner thuds his right hand into Shin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tanner looks to land a right hand but Shin moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanner throws a big shot that misses.
Tanner throws a leg kick but Shin moved away.
Shin lands a lovely overhand right.
Tanner ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tanner lands with an uppercut that bounces Shin off the cage and back into range.#T1#
Tanner steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Shin. That one must have hurt.
Tanner misses with a body shot.
Tanner closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tanner misses with a hook
enabling Shin to counter with a crisp jab.
Tanner 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.
Tanner on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tanner connects with a nice looking jab.
A jab from Shin misses.
A leg kick checked by Tanner.
Shin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Tanner was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tanner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shin keeps the fight on the outside.
Shin quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Shin is looking to land body kicks.
A cross from Shin lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shin wants to land a leg kick but Tanner is out of range. #T2#
Tanner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shin tried to counter with a leg kick but Tanner avoided it.
Tanner will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shin takes one on the button.
Tanner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shin.
Tanner throws a right hand that misses
and Shin counters with a stiff right hand.
Shin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shin lands a body shot.
Shin blocks a jab.
Shin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shin throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2#
Tanner has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tanner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tanner. #T3#
Shin struggles to land a body shot inside as Tanner controls his hands.
Shin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tanner's elbow.
Shin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shin lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Tanner scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tanner throws an elbow but it misses.
Shin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shin misses with a body punch.
Tanner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tanner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shin's elbow.
Tanner misses with the head strike.
Shin struggles to land a body shot inside as Tanner controls his hands.
Shin managing to block the knees to the body from Tanner.
Tanner tries to land a knee to the head but Shin blocks with his arms.
Tanner lands a body shot.
Shin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tanner. #T4#
Tanner lands a left hand.
Tanner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tanner swings wildly with an uppercut but Shin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tanner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tanner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tanner misses with a knee to the head.
Shin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shin pushes Tanner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tanner prevents a body shot from Shin.
Tanner has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Shin seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tanner can turn it around.
Tanner misses with some punches.
Tanner prevents a body shot from Shin.
Shin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Shin.
Tanner tries to throw a body punch but Shin avoids it by throwing Tanner back against the cage.
Shin gets through Tanner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shin managing to block the knees to the body from Tanner.
Shin tries a body shot but Tanner blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jason Tanner 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#
Tanner takes a swing at Shin's ribcage but misses.
Tanner misses the jab.
Tanner misses with an uppercut.
Shin thinks about countering with a body kick.
Tanner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shin connects with a leg kick. Tanner looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tanner throws a hook but Shin avoids it easily.
Tanner tries to bum rush Shin with a series of wild strikes but Shin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tanner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tanner looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tanner walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shin moves away from the strike by Tanner.
Shin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tanner.#CL2#
Tanner pushes Shin up against the cage in a clinch.
Shin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tanner with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jason Tanner seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
Shin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tanner.
Tanner tries to work over Shin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tanner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shin throws a punch but it's blocked by Tanner.
Shin working aggressively here.
Shin lands with a left to the head.
Still in the clinch, Shin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shin misses with a body punch.
Shin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tanner's elbow.
Tanner lands a shot to the body.
Shin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shin lands a shot to the body.
Tanner scores with a hook to the body.
Shin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Shin misses with an elbow over the top.
A short body shot lands from Shin as the two fighters clinch.
Shin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tanner misses with a knee to the head. #T2#
Shin swings wildly with an uppercut but Tanner uses good head movement to avoid it.
A body shot lands from Shin.
Tanner is breathing heavily.
Shin can't find room to land a body shot as Tanner controls the action.
Tanner blocks a body shot from Shin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shin.
Tanner blocks an uppercut.
Shin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shin.
Tanner throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tanner.
Tanner misses with a knee to the head.
Shin working aggressively here.
Tanner blocks a body shot from Shin.
Tanner prevents a body shot from Shin.
Tanner with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tanner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Tanner fails to land.
Shin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T3#
Shin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tanner misses with some punches.
Shin misses with a body punch.
Tanner prevents a body shot from Shin.
Shin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice elbow from Tanner.
Tanner throws a punch but it's blocked by Shin.
Tanner tries a body shot but Shin blocks it.
Shin swings wildly with an uppercut but Tanner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shin misses with the head strike.
Shin lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shin.
Shin tries to throw a body punch but Tanner avoids it by throwing Shin back against the cage.
Tanner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shin backwards.
Shin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tanner's elbow.
Shin prevents a body shot from Tanner. #T4#
Shin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tanner tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A body shot lands from Shin.
Tanner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tanner missing with knees to the body.
Shin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shin takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shin digs a right hand into Tanner's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tanner's gas tank.
Shin digs a right hand into Tanner's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tanner's gas tank.
Shin lands a nice uppercut.
Shin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shin lands a right hand.
Shin has a couple of punches blocked by Tanner.
Shin misses with a punch to the body.
Tanner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tanner misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lao Shin dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Shin. Tanner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tanner misses with a series of wild punches.
Shin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tanner walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tanner throws a sloppy head kick and Shin moves out of range easily.
Tanner misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tanner misses the shot to the body.
A low kick from Tanner is predictable there
and Shin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tanner takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shin lands a jab to the head.
Tanner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tanner.
Shin misses with a looping left.
Tanner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1#
Tanner on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tanner throws out a loose jab but Shin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lao Shin is winning the standup battle so far.
Tanner 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.
Nice jab there from Shin.
Shin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tanner needs to keep his hands up - Shin had a free shot at his head there.
Shin throws a nice inside leg kick.
A jab lands there for Shin.
Shin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tanner ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL#
Tanner tries to keep at a distance but Shin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tanner with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shin misses with a body punch. #T2#
Tanner blocks an uppercut.
Shin blocking some punches.
Tanner blocking some punches.
Shin takes a shot to the head.
Shin struggles to land a body shot inside as Tanner controls his hands.
Shin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tanner misses with the head strike.
Shin blocking some punches.
Shin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shin.
Shin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shin scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Shin.
Shin takes a shot to the head.
Shin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tanner or not.
Shin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shin scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
A short right from Shin.
A shot in the inside from Shin. #ROC#
Tanner is rocked!#KD#
Shin drops Tanner onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Tanner is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Tanner is still on wobbly legs! Can Shin finish him?
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shin.
Shin creates a bit of distance and unloads a huge uppercut that knocks Tanner out cold! The ref dives in to break up the two fighters! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lao Shin!
Lao Shin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: GAMMA#789 Curry v Spike 2     
Date:   Sep 14, 2019
#R1#
Sonnen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shin moves away.
Sonnen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Shin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sonnen lands a right hook to the body.
Sonnen looks to land a combination. Shin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Decent striking displayed by Sonnen there.
Sonnen slips a jab from Shin.
Sonnen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shin. #CL2#
Sonnen clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sonnen.
A right handed body shot lands from Shin.
Shin lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A body shot lands from Shin.
Sonnen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sonnens head.
Sonnen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sonnen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shin has him pressed against the cage.
Sonnen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Shin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sonnen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T1#
Sonnen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shin.
Sonnen thows a leg kick but Shin checks it
and Shin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
It looks like Dao Sonnen has been cut.
Sonnen lands the left hand.
Shin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Shin walks into a left hand.
The fighters circling - Shin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shin throws a leg kick but Sonnen checks it.
Dao Sonnen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sonnen misses with a lunging right hand
letting Shin counter with a right hand.
Sonnen throws a poor cross that misses
and Shin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2#
Sonnen clinches.
Sonnen is leaning against Shin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Sonnen breaks from the clinch.
Sonnen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shin walks into a straight right hand from Sonnen.#T2#
Shin throws a leg kick but Sonnen moved away.#CL2#
Sonnen clinches with his opponent.
Shin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sonnen pushes Shin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Sonnen lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Shin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sonnen pushes down on Shin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Shin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Sonnen is trying to work for a kimura but Shin is defending well.
Sonnen wants to take a breather but Shin is having none of it. #T3#
Shin controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Shin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Shin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sonnen pulls his head out easily.
Sonnen wants to pass to mount but Shin is defending the position.
Shin gets back to full guard.
Shin trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Shin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sonnen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sonnen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shin trying to keep a closed guard but Sonnen is proving a slippery customer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sonnen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sonnen controls the pace.#SUB#
Shin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sonnen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sonnen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Shin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sonnen is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shin looking for a sweep. Not yet Shin, not yet.
Shin looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dao Sonnen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dao Sonnen's cut.
That's time! Shin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Sonnen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shin in his tracks.
A low kick from Sonnen is predictable there
letting Shin counter with a right hand.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sonnen!
Sonnen tries to land a front kick but Shin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shin lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sonnen takes a step back to recover.
Sonnen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shin's head backwards.
Sonnen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Shin circles away from the clinch attempt
and Shin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sonnen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sonnen doesn't seem bothered though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sonnen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T1#
Sonnen misses with a body kick.
Lao Shin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sonnen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shin at a distance.
Sonnen misses with a looping left.
Shin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sonnen finds it's way round the side to connect with Shin's head.
Shin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sonnen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sonnen connects with a looping right hand.
Sonnen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big right from Shin misses.
Sonnen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sonnen lands with a hook. Shin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Shin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shin. Sonnen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shin moves out of range of the body kick.#T2#
Sonnen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shin momentarily.
Sonnen fakes the leg kick and cracks Shin in the body.
Sonnen fakes the leg kick and cracks Shin in the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sonnen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shin slips under a jab.
Sonnen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sonnen lands a lovely overhand right.
Sonnen misses with a body shot.
Shin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shin looks to score with a jab to the body but Sonnen is just out of range.
Shin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A lazy body kick from Sonnen
and Shin counters with a body kick.
Sonnen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shin moves away.#T3#
Shin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Shin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sonnen slips under a jab.
Sonnen misses with an uppercut. Shin saw that one coming.
Sonnen cracks Shin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Shin takes a shot right to the bread basket.#TD2#
Sonnen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sonnen trying to control but Shin is working from the bottom.
Sonnen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Shin trying to keep a closed guard but Sonnen is proving a slippery customer.
Sonnen trying to control the position from guard on top but Shin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Shin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sonnen trying to control but Shin is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Shin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sonnen trying to control but Shin is working from the bottom.
Sonnen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Shin controls Sonnen momentarily but Sonnen frees himself.
Sonnen wants to control from the top but Shin keeps moving. #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.

Dao Sonnen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dao Sonnen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sonnen. Shin shrugs it off though.
A lazy body kick from Sonnen
and Shin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A telegraphed right hand from Shin misses the target.
Sonnen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
An inside leg kick lands from Sonnen.
Sonnen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sonnen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sonnen - that will leave a mark!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shin looks to land a combination. Sonnen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Shin staying out of range there.
Sonnen cracks a nice hook into Shin's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sonnen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Sonnen throws an off balance right hand
and Shin counters with a body kick that stops Sonnen in his tracks momentarily.
Shin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sonnen.
Shin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sonnen.
Sonnen scores with a nice head shot.
Sonnen throws a leg kick but Shin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shin tried to counter with a leg kick but Sonnen avoided it.
Shin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sonnen's head backwards.
Sonnen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sonnen throws a low kick but Shin avoids it.
Shin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sonnen.
An attempted straight right counter from Shin misses the target.
Sonnen punishes Shin's body with a nice straight punch.
Sonnen is looking to chop away at Shin's legs.
Sonnen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2#
Shin swats away the attempt to clinch by Sonnen.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shin jabs Sonnen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sonnen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Shin moves into the clinch successfully.
Shin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sonnen misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Sonnen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sonnen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shin. #TD2#
Sonnen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Shin did well to prevent Sonnen getting side control.
Sonnen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Shin wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Shin is pressing down on Sonnen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Shin wants to hit a switch here but Sonnen passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Shin there!
Shin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Shin is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Sonnen has taken his back.
Shin is trying to break free. #SUB2#
Sonnen looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Shin is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Sonnen gets his way! #T4#
Shin is really stuck here.
Shin wants to control his opponent's hands but Sonnen gets his hands free.
I really don't envy Shin right now.
Sonnen tries to get the hooks in deep but Shin pushed the leg off. #SUB2#
Shin fending off the submission attempt from Sonnen.
Shin tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Shin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Shin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dao Sonnen really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dao Sonnen's cut.
That's time! Shin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Sonnen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sonnen feints and then cracks Shin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shin down.
Shin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sonnen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shin checks it well.
Shin throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sonnen avoids it.
Sonnen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shin under the eye.
Sonnen checks a leg kick.
Shin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sonnen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sonnen. Shin does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shin misses with a body kick.
Sonnen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shin can pounce on him.
Sonnen 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.
Shin tried to counter with a leg kick but Sonnen avoided it.
Sonnen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dao Sonnen seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Shin throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Sonnen to counter with a crisp jab.
Jab, jab by Shin - just one landing.
Sonnen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Shin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sonnen moves out of range of the body kick.
Sonnen tries a quick counter leg kick but Shin is wise to it.
Shin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sonnen's hands.
Shin throws a leg kick that misses.
Sonnen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Some bone on bone action there as Sonnen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sonnen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shin will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Shin missing with a left hand there. Sonnen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sonnen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shin on the side of the head.
Shin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sonnen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T2#
Shin on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sonnen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sonnen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shin. That did some damage!
Sonnen cracks Shin with a good jab.
Sonnen delivers a nice body kick.
Sonnen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sonnen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shin checks a leg kick.
Shin moves out of range of the strikes.
A bone on bone clash there as Shin blocks the leg kick.
Sonnen misses with a wild body shot.
Sonnen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T3#
Shin cracks Sonnen with a good jab.
Sonnen connects with a looping right hand.
Sonnen swings widly with a right hand
and Shin counters with an inside leg kick.
Shin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sonnen throws an off balance right hand
and Shin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shin moves out of range of the body kick.
Sonnen connects with a single shot there.
Shin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Sonnen misses the target.
It appears Shin was looking to counter with a kick there.
Nice body kick from Sonnen.
Shin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sonnen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shin moves out of range as Sonnen throws a body kick.
Shin misses with a straight left. #T4#
Sonnen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sonnen is looking to chop away at Shin's legs.
Shin misses with a body shot.
Sonnen throws out a counter right but Shin avoids it with no problem.
Sonnen looks to throw the jab but Shin is out of range.
Sonnen throws a lazy right hand but Shin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sonnen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shin is looking to counter punch.
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!
Sonnen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sonnen throws a leg kick which misses Shin's front leg but catches the back leg as Shin tries to avoid it.
Shin misses with a wild body shot.
Sonnen throws out a counter right but Shin avoids it with no problem.
Sonnen shoots in and drives through. Shin sprawls well.
Sonnen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sonnen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shin bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dao Sonnen dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Dao Sonnen's cut.
That's time! Shin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Shin scores with a nice head shot.
A big left from Shin misses.
Sonnen thuds his shin into the meat of Shin's side.
Sonnen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Sonnen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sonnen throws a low kick but Shin moves out of range easily.
Sonnen feints and then cracks Shin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shin down.
Sonnen slips under a jab from Shin.
A slow jab from Sonnen misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sonnen misses with an uppercut. Shin saw that one coming.
Shin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sonnen.
Good exchange - Sonnen coming out on top.#T1#
Sonnen blocks a jab.
Sonnen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sonnen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sonnen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shin.
Sonnen throws a series of punches but Shin avoids them all with ease.
Shin feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Shin moves out of range as Sonnen throws a body kick.
Sonnen connects with a jab.
Shin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sonnen under the eye.
Shin moves out of range of the leg kick from Sonnen.
Sonnen scores with a punch to the head.
Sonnen defending well as Shin loads up on a big left hand.
A left lands for Sonnen.#T2#
Shin throws a body punch but Sonnen moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sonnen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sonnen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
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!
Sonnen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Shin takes a step back to recover.
Sonnen cracks Shin with a good jab.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sonnen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Shin - the referee stops the clock and Sonnen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Shin. Sonnen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sonnen connects with a crisp jab.
Sonnen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shin checks it well.
A jab from Sonnen does it's job there.#CL#
Shin closes the distance and clinches. #T3#
Shin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Sonnen breaks the clinch.
Sonnen lands a really nice looking cross but Shin seems unphased.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sonnen, right into the meat.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sonnen - that will leave a mark!
Sonnen throws a hook but Shin avoids it easily.
Shin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sonnen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shin manages to avoid it.
Lao Shin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shin blocks the body kick.
Shin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Shin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sonnen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sonnen catches Shin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sonnen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shin counters with a thumping low kick.
Sonnen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shin scores with a body shot. #T4#
Shin moves out of range as Sonnen strikes.
Shin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sonnen at a distance.
Sonnen is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shin blocks the body kick.
Sonnen scores with a body shot.
Sonnen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Shin.
Shin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #TD2#
Shin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Shin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shin looking for a sweep. Not yet Shin, not yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dao Sonnen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sonnen 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dao Sonnen!

Dao Sonnen is the new welterweight champion!
Dao Sonnen 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: GAMMA#787 Shin v Baba     
Date:   Aug 31, 2019
#R1#
Baba lands a jab to the head.
Jab from Shin.
Shin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baba.
It appears Shin was looking to counter with a kick there.
Baba keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shin.
Shin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Babas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT#
It looks like Afeef Isa Baba has been cut.
A jab from Shin does it's job there.
Shin throws a hook to the side of Baba's head but Baba sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Baba takes a swing at Shin's ribcage but misses.
Shin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Shin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shin swings for the body but Baba moves out of range.
And Baba responds with a good body kick, but Shin manages to step out the way in time.
Baba tries a low kick but Shin avoids it.
Shin slips a jab from Baba.#T1##CL#
Shin rushes Baba and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Shin.
Shin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Baba prevents a body shot from Shin.
Baba misses with a body punch.
Baba throws a head punch that misses.
Shin blocks a body shot from Baba.
Shin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shin tries to work over Baba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baba prevents a body shot from Shin.
Shin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shin misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Shin.
Baba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Baba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shin misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Shin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shin misses with a body punch.
Baba misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shin misses with a punch to the body.
Shin misses with a punch to the body.
Shin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Shin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shin.
Baba throws a punch but it's blocked by Shin.
Shin misses with the head strike.
Baba lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Baba.
Shin blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shin.
Shin throws a punch but it's blocked by Baba.
A short body shot lands from Baba as the two fighters clinch.
Shin blocks a body shot from Baba.
Baba prevents a body shot from Shin. #T3#
Baba misses with a hook from the clinch.
Baba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Baba throws a head punch that misses.
Baba lands with a short shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Shin as the two fighters clinch.
Baba lands with a light punch inside.
Shin misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Baba.
Shin can't find room to land a body shot as Baba controls the action.
Shin prevents a body shot from Baba.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shin.
Shin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baba misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shin lands a left hand.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Baba's brow.
Shin tries a body shot but Baba blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shin scores with a shot to the side of Baba's head. #T4#
Shin digs a right hand into Baba's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Baba's gas tank.
Shin throws a head punch that misses.
Baba tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shin can't find room to land a body shot as Baba controls the action.
Shin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Shin.
Baba misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baba misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shin is looking to break free of the clinch but Baba has double underhooks.
Shin lands a body shot.
Baba tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baba tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shin.
Shin struggles to land a body shot inside as Baba controls his hands.
Shin blocking some punches.
Baba misses with a punch to the body.
Shin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shin content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Shin tries a body shot but Baba blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lao Shin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Afeef Isa Baba's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Baba crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Shin - the referee stops the clock and Baba gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Shin. Baba manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Shin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baba can do to turn this around?
Shin misses with a wild body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Baba. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Baba.
Shin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Baba.
Baba only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Baba walks into a left hand.
Baba throws a body shot but no joy.
Shin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A nice side step and Baba releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lao Shin is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shin keeps Baba at a distance using the push kick.
Shin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Baba. Baba circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Baba just misses with a punch to the body.
A quick step to the side and Shin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Shin misses with a hook. Baba ducked under it nicely.
Shin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Baba feints a jab promting Shin to slip. Baba then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Shin slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Baba lands a right hook to the body.
Shin throws an overhand right that lands on Baba's shoulder, as Baba tries to avoid the shot.
Baba swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Baba looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shin misses with a leg kick.
Baba looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Baba throws a head kick that Shin semi-blocks. #T2#
Shin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Baba slips a straight right by Shin.
Baba looks for the body kick but Shin saw that one coming.
Baba misses with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baba throws a leg kick but Shin checks it.
Shin misses with a series of wild punches.
Baba misses the shot to the body.
Shin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Baba's sensitive parts. #T3#
Baba ducks under a wild hook from Shin.
Shin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Shin thumps Baba with a low kick.
Baba slips under a jab from Shin.
Baba throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice shot lands for Shin.
Shin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Baba with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shin to score with a decent uppercut.
Shin misses with a low kick as Baba jumps back.
Baba is looking for the big counter here.#T4#
Baba scores with a kick to the midsection.
Good shot there by Shin.
Baba misses with a double jab
and Shin counters with a good low kick that Baba was not able to check.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baba scores with a punch to the head.
Baba throws out a loose jab but Shin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baba takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Shin avoids the body shot from Baba.
Baba throws the left hand but Shin avoids the punch easily.
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 Lao Shin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Afeef Isa Baba's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Baba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Baba tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shin is able to avoid easily.
Baba misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Shin does it's job there.
Shin checks a leg kick.
Shin throws a nice outside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Shin misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shin moves out of range of the strikes.
Shin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Baba counters with a nice body kick.
No joy there for Baba, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shin throwing a counter right hand but Baba manages to avoid it.#T1#
Baba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shin throws out a loose jab but Baba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baba.
A punch combination from Baba misses.
Shin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Shin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A slow jab from Baba misses its intended target.
Good standup being displayed there by Shin as he connects with a hook.
Shin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
Shin ducks under a wild hook from Baba.
Shin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Baba finds it's way round the side to connect with Shin's head.
Shin misses with a wild body shot.
Baba steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Shin swings for the body but Baba moves out of range.
Shin backing away here, and Baba unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Shin misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Baba! But no joy.
Baba misses with a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Shin misses the target.
Baba looks to land a body kick but Shin moved away.
Shin is looking to counter punch.
Baba tries to land a front kick but Shin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shin misses with an uppercut. Baba saw that one coming.
Baba looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Shin lands a body shot.
Shin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Baba counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from Baba misses.
Shin feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Baba throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shin is looking to slow Baba down with leg kicks.
Baba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shin.
Shin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Baba on the side of the head.
Shin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
No joy there for Baba, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T4#
Baba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shin.
Shin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baba.
Good work by Shin as he checks the leg kick.
Baba chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shin checks a low kick from Baba.
An attempted straight right counter from Shin misses the target.
The fighters circling - Shin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Baba throws out a counter right but Shin avoids it with no problem.
Baba misses with a looping left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shin lands with a right hand.
Shin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Afeef Isa Baba just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Afeef Isa Baba's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Baba avoids the body shot from Shin.
Baba scores with a spinning back kick!
Baba misses with a body kick.
Shin misses with a looping right.
Baba thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shin lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shin blocks the body kick.
A combination from Baba does no damage.
Shin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice defenses there by Baba.#T1#
Shin throws a low kick, looking for Baba's leg but Baba calmly moves out of range.
Donk. Baba catches Shin right on the button with a cross.
Baba swings for the body but Shin moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Baba scores with a four punch combination!
Baba lands with a straight right. Shin didn't see that one coming.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shin 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 Baba has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Baba and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Shin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And Baba responds with a good body kick, but Shin manages to step out the way in time.#CL#
Shin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Baba swings wildly with an uppercut but Shin uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Baba lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shin backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Baba.
Shin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baba prevents a body shot from Shin.
Baba doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shin tries to work over Baba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baba tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baba tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Shin.
Shin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shin lands with a short shot to the head.
Baba prevents a body shot from Shin.
Baba blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baba.
Baba misses with the head strike. #T3#
Shin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baba lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baba tries to throw a body punch but Shin avoids it by throwing Baba back against the cage.
Shin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baba lands an uppercut.
Baba blocking some punches.
Baba lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baba misses with a punch on the inside.
Baba lands a shot to the body.
Lao Shin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Baba swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Shin manages to break the clinch.
Shin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shin looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shin. That's going to slow Baba down. #T4#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shin checks a leg kick.
Shin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baba on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shin. Shin obviously looking to wear him down.
Shin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Baba thows a leg kick but Shin checks it
and Shin counters with a nice kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baba throws a looping overhand right but Shin ducks down to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Shin misses its target.
Baba fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shin is out of range.
Baba throws the kick towards the body but Shin avoids it.
Shin fires out a quick counter leg kick but Baba just manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Afeef Isa Baba dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Afeef Isa Baba's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Shin thumps Baba with a low kick.
Baba throws a looping overhand right but Shin ducks down to avoid it.
Baba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shin.
Baba moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Baba takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Baba looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A left lands for Baba.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Shin catches Baba right on the button with a cross.
Shin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Baba.
Nice cross by Baba.#T1#
Baba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shin.
Baba looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Baba moves forwards but Shin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Shin avoids the head kick by Baba.
Shin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baba.
Shin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Shin throws an off balance right hand
letting Baba counter with a right hand.
Baba swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shin counters with a straight right hand.
Shin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Baba's calf.
A head kick misses from Shin.
Baba throws a leg kick that misses. #T2#
Shin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Baba.
Shin misses with a looping left.
Baba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baba misses with a body shot.
Shin looks to land a right hand but Baba moved out of range.
Baba misses with a hook
and Shin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Baba ducks under a wild hook from Shin.
And Baba responds with a good body kick, but Shin manages to step out the way in time.
A low kick from Baba misses
and Shin counters with a body kick that stops Baba in his tracks momentarily. #T3#
Shin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baba.
Shin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Baba makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shin moves out of range of the body kick.
Baba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shin digs a good body shot into Baba's ribs.
Baba moves out of range of the body kick from Shin.
Baba misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shin quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T4#
Shin checks a leg kick nicely.
Shin is looking to land body kicks.
Shin misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Baba! But no joy.
Shin missing with a left hand there. Baba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baba.
As Baba backs away, Shin returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A head kick misses from Shin.
Baba is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Baba stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shin.
Baba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shin's corner calls for a 1-2. Shin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lao Shin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shin 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lao Shin!

Lao Shin retains his welterweight title!
A relieved looking Lao Shin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: GAMMA#784 Rones v Shin     
Date:   Aug 10, 2019
#R1#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Shin.
Shin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT2#
It looks like Joy Rones has been cut.
Shin tries to land a front kick but Rones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shin scores with a nice right hand.
Shin throws a hook but Rones blocks it.
Rones has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Men Only. No Liberals ! in the buildup to the fight.
Rones thuds his right hand into Shin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shin throws out the jab.
Rones swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rones misses with a body shot
and Shin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rones misses with a telegraphed body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Shin 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.
Rones moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rones thows a leg kick but Shin checks it
and Shin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rones attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Rones misses with a leg kick
and Shin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good work by Shin as he checks the leg kick.
A big left from Shin misses.
Joy Rones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shin misses with a low kick.
Rones blocks a jab.
Rones misses the jab.
Rones misses with a hook
and Shin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rones wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rones clobbers Shin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A shot to the body from Rones misses
enabling Shin to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Shin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rones fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shin checks it well.
Rones checks a leg kick.
Rones was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Shin misses with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shin misses with a lunging right hand
and Rones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rones throws a low kick but Shin moves out of range easily.
Rones missing with a left hand there. Shin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rones.
Rones swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shin lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Rones swings widly with a right hand
and Shin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rones misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Shin to counter with a crisp jab.
Shin is looking to slow Rones down with leg kicks.
Rones scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rones ducks under a wild hook from Shin.
Shin throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Rones scores with a decent looking hook.
Rones tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shin is able to avoid easily.
Shin tries a quick counter leg kick but Rones is wise to it.
A leg kick checked by Shin.
Rones gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shin throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Rones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shin.
Rones punishes Shin's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rones attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rones's hands.
Rones feints and then cracks Shin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shin down.
Rones takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rones goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rones scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rones tried to counter with a leg kick but Shin avoided it.
Rones misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Shin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lao Shin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joy Rones's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Rones swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shin counters with a stiff right hand.
Shin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rones has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Shin.
Rones bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shin's head backwards.
Rones ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Shin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shin.
Lao Shin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rones fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shin.
Rones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rones. #T1#
Shin looks to score with a jab to the body but Rones is just out of range.
Shin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shin lunges at Rones with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rones's hand.
Shin misses with a shot to the body
and Rones counters with a nice low kick that buckles Shin's knee momentarily.
Shin scores with a sloppy right hand. Rones should have avoided that one.
Shin avoids the body shot from Rones.
Rones tries to land a body kick
and Shin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rones stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shin.
Shin scores with a jab to the body.
Rones misses with a kick to the body.
Rones looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T2#
Rones throws a hook to the side of Shin's head but Shin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shin steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rones.
Rones fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Rones might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Shin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rones, pushing him back against the cage.
Rones prevents a body shot from Shin.
Shin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rones backwards.
Shin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Shin.
Shin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shin leaning against his opponent.
Shin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rones swings wildly with an uppercut but Shin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shin blocks an uppercut.
Rones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rones throws a head punch that misses.
Rones misses with the head strike. #T3#
Rones misses with some punches.
Rones has a couple of punches blocked by Shin.
Rones tries to work over Shin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rones lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shin.
Rones tries to work over Shin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Shin - that landed with a thud.
Rones lands a body shot.
Rones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shin backwards.
Shin lands with a light punch inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Shin.
Rones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rones softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rones misses with a punch to the body.
Rones lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shin lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shin.
Shin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rones tries to work over Shin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Rones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shin tries to work over Rones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shin is leaning against Rones and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2#
Shin breaks the clinch.
Rones misses with a looping left.
Rones throws a jab when Shin was well out of range.
Rones misses with a looping left.
Rones takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shin scores with a nice strike.
Shin lands with a nice body kick.
Shin keeps Rones at a distance using the push kick.
Shin scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lao Shin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joy Rones's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Shin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rones.
Shin throws a leg kick #CL#
and Rones counters by moving into the clinch.
Rones lands a shoulder strike.
Shin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shin misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Rones.
Rones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shins head.
A head punch on the inside from Shin fails to land.
Shin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rones.
Shin misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Shin.
Rones lands a nice shot to the body.
Shin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rones lands a body punch.
Shin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rones. #T1#
Shin takes a shot to the head.
Rones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Rones.
Shin misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Rones.
Shin blocking some punches.
Shin throws a punch but it's blocked by Rones.
Shin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rones lands a shot to the body.
Joy Rones has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Rones on the inside.
Shin misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Rones.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shin tries a body shot but Rones blocks it.
Shin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC#
Shin is rocked!
Shin can't find room to land a body shot as Rones controls the action.
Shin is still on wobbly legs! Can Rones finish him?
Rones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
Shin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shin misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Shin throws an elbow but misses.
Shin has a couple of punches blocked by Rones.
Shin misses with a punch to the body.
Rones tries to work over Shin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shin seems to have recovered his senses.
Rones lands a nice uppercut.
Shin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Shin.
Rones can't find room to land a body shot as Shin controls the action.
Rones avoiding damage as Shin throws knees to the body.
Rones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rones scores with a shoulder strike.
Shin pushes Rones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rones tries to work over Shin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rones lands a nice uppercut.
Rones misses with a punch to the body.
Shin scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rones. #T3#
Rones misses with the head strike.
Rones swings wildly with an uppercut but Shin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rones misses with the head strike.
Rones digs a right hand underneath Shin's ribcage. Shin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rones working aggressively here.
Shin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rones tries to throw a body punch but Shin avoids it by throwing Rones back against the cage.
Rones misses with some punches.
Shin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rones backwards.
Rones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rones lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rones.
Rones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shin backwards.
Rones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rones lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rones gets through Shin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
Shin prevents a body shot from Rones.
Rones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rones scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Shin.
Rones letting Shin take a breather here.
Shin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shin.
Shin struggles to land a body shot inside as Rones controls his hands.
Rones misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rones blocks a body shot from Shin.
Shin tries to land knees in the clinch but Rones avoids the damage to the body.
Rones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joy Rones clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Joy Rones's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Rones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rones.
Rones scores with a punch to the head.
Rones checks the leg kick.
Shin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shin just misses with a punch to the body.
Rones is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Shin.
Rones throws a body punch but Shin moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rones misses with a body shot
and Shin counters with a nice uppercut.
A clash of legs there as Shin blocks the low kick.
Rones staying out of range there.#T1#
Shin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rones misses with a hook to the body
and Shin counters with a good low kick that Rones was not able to check.
Rones slips a jab from Shin.
Rones swings for the body but Shin moves out of range.
Shin looks to land a left hand but Rones moved out of range nicely.
Shin swings for the body but Rones moves out of range.
Rones is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Shin.
A low kick from Rones is predictable there
and Shin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rones connects with an inside leg kick.
Shin scores with a nice right hand. #T2#
Shin misses with a few strikes there.
Shin throws a right hand that misses
and Rones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shin drops his hands momentarily and Rones takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Shin lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shin with a hook.
Rones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rones. Shin does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Rones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Rones misses its target.
Shin throws a leg kick
and Rones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rones connects with a leg kick. Shin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rones looks to score with a jab to the body but Shin is just out of range.
Rones misses with the body kick
and Shin counters with a body kick that stops Rones in his tracks momentarily.
A low kick from Shin misses
enabling Rones to counter with a crisp jab.
A slow jab from Shin misses its intended target.
Rones fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shin blocks a jab.#T4#
Shin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rones throws a leg kick
and Shin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rones.
Shin explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shin misses with a kick to the body
and Rones counters with a stiff right hand.
Shin checks a leg kick.
Shin steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Shin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rones takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shin throws a right hand that misses
and Rones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Lao Shin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Joy Rones's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Rones walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rones will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Rones just misses with a punch to the body.
Shin throws a low kick but Rones moves out of range easily.
As Shin tries to get set, Rones tries to push him back and clinch up but Shin manages to avoid the attempt.
Shin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Rones there.
Rones swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shin counters with a good, hard body kick but Rones shrugs it off.
Rones takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shin manages to avoid it.
Shin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rones walks into a jab.
Shin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T1#
Rones throws a body shot but no joy.
Shin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rones throws a front kick that sends Shin stumbling back into the cage.
Rones loads up on a big right hand but Shin slips the punch.
Shin looks to score with a jab to the body but Rones is just out of range.
Shin tried to score with a low kick but Rones checks it.
Rones throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shin.
Shin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Rones throws a push kick but Shin slaps the foot to one side.
Rones cracks Shin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rones tries to score with a low kick but Shin moves his leg out of the way.
Rones misses with an uppercut.
Rones feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Shin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rones was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Shin thows a leg kick but Rones checks it
and Rones counters with a straight right hand.
A jab lands there for Shin.
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!
Rones misses with a body shot
and Shin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rones missing with a left hand there. Shin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Rones ducks right into an uppercut from Shin.
Shin lands a right hook to the body.
Rones swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rones has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rones there as he acknowledges the shot.
Joy Rones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rones throws out a loose jab but Shin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shin steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Shin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rones.
Shin wants to slow Rones down by chopping away at his legs.
A slapping body kick lands there for Shin.
Shin tries to land a leg kick but Rones saw it coming and moves away. #T4#
Shin misses the jab.
Rones throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shin counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rones throws the left hand but Shin avoids the punch easily.
Shin with a jab.
Rones swings for the body but Shin moves out of range.
Shin misses with an uppercut. Rones saw that one coming.
Rones wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shin misses with a hook. Rones ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Rones finds it's way through Shin's defenses.
Shin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rones was well out of range. Poor timing from Shin.
Rones was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lao Shin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shin 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 47:49
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 46:49
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lao Shin!

Lao Shin is the new welterweight champion!
Lao Shin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: GAMMA#780 Nicu v Kahn     
Date:   Jul 13, 2019
#R1#
Shin lands with a shot to the body.
Wrexham lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shin's sensitive parts.
Wrexham misses with a jab to the body
and Shin counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
The crowd cheers as Wrexham lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shin doesn't seem phased though.
Shin cracks a nice hook into Wrexham 's ribs.
Tyler Wrexham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wrexham ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shin moves away.
Wrexham misses with a body kick.
Wrexham goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Good leg kick by Shin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Shin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shin throws a body punch but Wrexham moves out of range.
Shin swings for the body but Wrexham moves out of range.
Wrexham moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wrexham throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shin.
Shin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wrexham was well out of range. Poor timing from Shin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shin scores with a hook.
Wrexham connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wrexham connects with a nice looking jab.
Shin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wrexham . That did some damage!
Shin avoids the body shot from Wrexham . #T1#
Wrexham avoids a kick to the body.
Shin wants to land a leg kick but Wrexham is out of range.
Wrexham misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shin.
Shin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wrexham was well out of range. Poor timing from Shin.
Shin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shin lands a right hook to the body.
Wrexham goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shin throws a leg kick but Wrexham sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Shin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Wrexham blocks the low kick.
Wrexham throws a shot from downtown. Shin moves away and avoids it.
Shin misses with a kick to the body.
Shin tries to land a front kick but Wrexham steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice shot lands for Wrexham .
Wrexham walks into a jab.
Wrexham moves out of range as Shin strikes.
Wrexham swings for the body but Shin moves out of range. #T2#
Wrexham throws a right hand that misses
and Shin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wrexham .
Shin throws a body punch but Wrexham moves out of range.
Wrexham moves forwards but Shin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Shin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wrexham misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shin.
Wrexham is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shin.
Wrexham keeps Shin at a distance using the push kick.
Shin is looking to wear down Wrexham with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Shin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wrexham .
Shin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice defenses there by Wrexham .
Shin misses with a wild body shot.
Shin throws a hook but Wrexham blocks it.
Wrexham appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wrexham fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shin misses with a low kick.
A nice side step and Wrexham releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wrexham throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wrexham throws a body shot but no joy.
As Wrexham backs away, Shin returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Wrexham lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
Wrexham slips under a jab.
Wrexham lands with an uppercut that bounces Shin off the cage and back into range.
Wrexham throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch lands to the side of Wrexham 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Shin throws a hook to the side of Wrexham 's head but Wrexham sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wrexham lands the left hand.
Shin misses the jab.
Shin moves out of range of the strikes.
Wrexham swings for the body but Shin moves out of range.
Shin jabs Wrexham to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Wrexham scores with a four punch combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Shin gets tackled into the cage by Wrexham . Wrexham maintains the clinch.
Wrexham has had enough of the clinch but Shin keeps him there for the moment.
Shin tries a body shot but Wrexham blocks it. #T4#
A left hand lands to the body for Wrexham .
Shin throws a head punch that misses.
Wrexham misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Wrexham breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shin throws a body punch but Wrexham moves out of range.
Wrexham uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shin.
Wrexham looks to land a combination but Shin avoids it well.
Wrexham misses with a hook.
Wrexham is looking to clinch.
Wrexham uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shin.
As Shin backs off Wrexham throws a huge counter combo but Shin manages to avoid it all.
Shin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wrexham has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shin.
Shin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Shin throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shin scores with a nice strike.
Shin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wrexham throws the kick towards the body but Shin avoids it.
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 Lao Shin 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#
Wrexham works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Shin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wrexham .
Lao Shin is winning the standup battle so far.
Wrexham throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
An inside leg kick lands from Shin.
A big left from Shin misses.
Shin swings for the body but Wrexham moves out of range.
Wrexham throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A left lands for Wrexham .
Shin ducks under a wild hook from Wrexham .
Wrexham scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shin in his tracks.
Wrexham uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shin.
Shin tries to land a front kick but Wrexham steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wrexham scores with the left hand. Shin knows he should have avoided that one.
Shin misses the shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wrexham connects with a body shot.
Wrexham throws out a loose jab but Shin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Wrexham . #T1#
A slow jab from Shin misses its intended target.
Shin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wrexham .
Wrexham tries to land a leg kick but Shin saw it coming and moves away.
Wrexham is looking to clinch but Shin is avoiding it.
Wrexham jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Shin misses the target.
Wrexham punishes Shin's body with a nice straight punch.
Good shot there by Wrexham .
Wrexham fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shin manages to avoid it.
Shin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shin is looking to counter punch.
A good leg kick by Wrexham .
Wrexham 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wrexham misses the jab.
Wrexham tries to close the distance and clinch but Shin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wrexham on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shin. Shin obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice body kick there by Shin.
Shin is looking to slow Wrexham down with leg kicks.
Shin lands a head shot.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wrexham misses with an uppercut. Shin saw that one coming.#CL2#
Wrexham clinches.
Wrexham struggles to land a body shot inside as Shin controls his hands.
Shin blocking some punches.
Shin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shin throws a punch but it's blocked by Wrexham .
Shin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A right handed body shot lands from Shin.
Wrexham prevents a body shot from Shin.
Wrexham lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shin backwards.
Shin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wrexham tries a body shot but Shin blocks it.
Wrexham scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wrexham has a couple of punches blocked by Shin.
Wrexham working aggressively here.
Wrexham lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wrexham blocks a body shot from Shin.
Wrexham has a couple of punches blocked by Shin. #T3#
Shin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wrexham struggles to land a body shot inside as Shin controls his hands.
Wrexham fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shin blocks a body shot from Wrexham .
Shin pushes Wrexham back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wrexham managing to block the knees to the body from Shin.
Wrexham is leaning against Shin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wrexham throws a head punch that misses.
Shin blocks a body shot from Wrexham .
Shin lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Wrexham breaks the clinch.
Shin cracks the inside of Wrexham 's front leg.
Shin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wrexham 's head.
Shin connects with a nice looking jab.
Wrexham takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wrexham is looking to clinch.
As Wrexham tries to get set, Shin tries to push him back and clinch up but Wrexham manages to avoid the attempt.
Wrexham misses with a hook. Shin ducked under it nicely.
Wrexham misses with a body punch
and Shin counters with a nice body kick. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shin, right into the meat.
Shin feints and then cracks Wrexham 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wrexham down.
A bone on bone clash there as Shin blocks the leg kick.
Shin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shin with a hook.
Wrexham connects with a looping right hand.
Wrexham throws out a loose jab but Shin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wrexham 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.
Shin swings for the body but Wrexham moves out of range.
Wrexham misses with a wild body shot.
Shin misses with a body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shin is looking to clinch but Wrexham is avoiding it.
Wrexham takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wrexham moves away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wrexham .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tyler Wrexham will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Wrexham throws a low kick but Shin avoids it.
Wrexham misses with a series of wild punches.
Shin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wrexham misses with a wild body shot.
Shin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wrexham throws a leg kick
and Shin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wrexham uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shin.
Shin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shin, right into the meat.
Wrexham scores with a push kick.
Shin tries to score with a low kick but Wrexham moves his leg out of the way.
Shin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wrexham moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wrexham . Shin does a little dance to reset his feet.
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!
Shin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
The crowd cheers as Shin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wrexham doesn't seem phased though.
Shin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wrexham s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Shin throws a hook to the side of Wrexham 's head but Wrexham sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wrexham tries a low kick but Shin avoids it.
Wrexham slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wrexham ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big right from Shin misses.
Shin throws a push kick but Wrexham slaps the foot to one side.
Wrexham looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wrexham looks to land a left hand but Shin moved out of range nicely.
Shin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shin just misses with a punch to the body.
Shin lands with a cross.
Wrexham fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shin checks it well.
A clash of legs there as Wrexham blocks the low kick.
Shin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Wrexham falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shin counters with a body kick. #T2#
Shin misses with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wrexham is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wrexham .
Wrexham tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Shin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wrexham misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wrexham misses with an uppercut.
Shin moves out of range of the strikes.
Wrexham shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shin moves away from the strike by Wrexham .
Shin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wrexham blocks a jab.
Wrexham is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shin with a body shot.
Wrexham fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shin checks it well.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shin.
Shin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wrexham lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #T3#
Wrexham loads up on a big right hand but Shin slips the punch.
Wrexham tries to land a front kick but Shin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A bone on bone clash there as Shin blocks the leg kick.
Shin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shin misses with an uppercut. Wrexham saw that one coming.
Wrexham throws a lazy right hand but Shin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice shot by Shin.
Wrexham throws a series of punches but Shin moves out of range.
Shin lands with a nice body punch.
Wrexham misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Shin counters with a good low kick that Wrexham was not able to check.
Shin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wrexham .
Wrexham looks to land a right hand but Shin moved out of range.
Wrexham checks a leg kick.
Shin swings for the body but Wrexham moves out of range. #T4##CL#
Shin moves into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shin misses with some punches.
Shin presses Wrexham against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shin has a couple of punches blocked by Wrexham .
Shin lands a right hand.
Wrexham wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lao Shin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wrexham s head.
Shin lands a body punch.
Wrexham takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shin can't find room to land a body shot as Wrexham controls the action.
Shin struggles to land a body shot inside as Wrexham controls his hands.
Shin can't find room to land a body shot as Wrexham controls the action.
Wrexham blocks a body shot from Shin.
Shin blocks a body shot from Wrexham .
Shin throws a head punch that misses.
Shin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Shin as the two fighters clinch.
Wrexham lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shin swings wildly with an uppercut but Wrexham uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wrexham struggles to land a body shot inside as Shin controls his hands.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Lao Shin!

Our winner, Lao Shin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: GAMMA#777 Verbeek v Mumu     
Date:   Jun 22, 2019
#R1#
Meyer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shin.
A little feinted left hand from Meyer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Meyer tries to close the distance and clinch but Shin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shin 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.
Shin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A slow jab from Shin misses its intended target.
Shin slips under a jab from Meyer.
Meyer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shin makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Meyer really felt that one!
Jab from Meyer.
Meyer misses with a lunging right hand
and Shin counters with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Meyer.
Meyer misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shin checks a low kick from Meyer.
Shin appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Meyer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shin. #CL#
Meyer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Meyer tries to throw a body punch but Shin avoids it by throwing Meyer back against the cage.
Shin goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Meyer throws a punch but it's blocked by Shin.
A shot in the inside from Shin.
Shin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Meyer has a couple of punches blocked by Shin.
Shin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Meyer's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shin.
Shin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Meyer throws a head punch that misses.
Shin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Shin.
Shin digs a right hand into Meyer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Meyer's gas tank.
Meyer swings wildly with an uppercut but Shin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Meyer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shin lands a shot to the body.
Meyer working aggressively here.
Meyer misses with a punch on the inside.
Meyer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Meyer as the two fighters clinch.
Shin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Meyer is defending well for now.
Meyer working aggressively here.
Shin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Meyer.#T2##BC2#
Shin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meyer throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Shin to counter with a crisp jab.
Shin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shin feints and then cracks Meyer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Meyer down.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Shin - that will leave a mark!
A telegraphed right hand from Meyer misses the target.
Ulrik Meyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shin looks for the body kick but Meyer saw that one coming.
Meyer wants to land a leg kick but Shin is out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Meyer, right into the meat.
Meyer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good standup being displayed there by Shin as he connects with a hook.
Meyer is looking to land body kicks.
Donk. Meyer catches Shin right on the button with a cross.
Meyer scores with a nice right hand.
Meyer wants to clinch.#T3#
Meyer scores with a punch to the head.
Shin blocks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Meyer misses the target.
Shin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Meyer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Meyer missing with a left hand there. Shin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Meyer throws a head kick but Shin moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shin! But no joy.
Shin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Meyer.
Meyer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shin drops his hands momentarily and Meyer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Meyer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Meyer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Both fighters circling a little - Shin finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #CL#
Meyer forces Shin back against the cage and clinches.#T4#
Meyer misses with a body punch.
Meyer misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Shin breaks the clinch.
Meyer thuds a left hand into Shin's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meyer thumps Shin with a low kick.
Meyer tries to clinch there but Shin circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Meyer misses the target.
Shin appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Shin defending well as Meyer loads up on a big left hand.
Meyer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Meyer throws a hook to the side of Shin's head but Shin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Meyer looks to throw the jab but Shin is out of range.
Shin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Meyer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shin's head backwards.
Meyer throws a hook to the side of Shin's head but Shin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Meyer throws a lazy right hand but Shin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shin moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Meyer lands a lovely overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ulrik Meyer dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Meyer swings widly with a right hand
and Shin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A telegraphed right hand from Meyer misses the target.
Meyer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Meyer misses with a looping left.
Meyer misses with a lunging right hand
and Shin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Meyer misses with a wild body shot.
Meyer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Meyer missing with a left hand there. Shin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Meyer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Meyer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meyer misses with a low kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Shin misses.
Meyer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Meyer misses with a hook.
Meyer throws a right hand that misses
and Shin counters with a nice leg kick.
Shin throws a body kick that misses.
Meyer is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Meyer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shin is out of range.
Meyer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Meyer throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Meyer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from Shin misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Meyer misses the target.
Ulrik Meyer is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shin. Meyer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Meyer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shin replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Meyer blocks it well.
Shin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Meyer.
Meyer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice shot by Meyer.
Shin slips under a jab.
Shin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Meyer.
A slow jab from Meyer misses its intended target. #T2#
Shin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shin thuds a left hand into Meyer's body.
The fighters circling - Meyer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Shin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Meyer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shin jabs Meyer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shin.
Meyer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shin looks to land a combination but Meyer avoids it well.
It looked like Meyer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Meyer misses the jab.
Meyer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shin checks a low kick from Meyer.
A little jabbing left from Shin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Meyer throws a leg kick
and Shin counters with an inside leg kick. #T3#
Donk. Meyer catches Shin right on the button with a cross.
Meyer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Meyer misses with a leg kick.
Meyer looks to land a right hand but Shin moved out of range.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Meyer blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Meyer.
Shin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Meyer backwards.
Shin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Meyer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Meyer as the two fighters clinch.
Shin blocking some punches.
Shin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Meyer is defending well for now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Meyer.
Shin tries to work over Meyer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Meyer blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Shin swings wildly with an uppercut but Meyer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Meyer lands with a left to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Meyer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Meyer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Meyer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Meyer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Meyer pushes Shin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Shin.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Meyer.
Shin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Meyer.
Shin misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Shin as the two fighters clinch.
Shin is working Meyer over against the cage.
Shin can't find room to land a body shot as Meyer controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Meyer fails to land.
Shin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Meyer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Meyer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Shin.
Meyer prevents a body shot from Shin.
Lao Shin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Meyer misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lao Shin 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#
A chopping leg kick lands by Shin.
Meyer tries to clinch but Shin is having none of it.
Meyer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shin counters with a slapping leg kick.
Meyer throws a combination that misses
and Shin finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Meyer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Shin throws a lazy right hand but Meyer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Meyer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Meyer will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Meyer feints and then cracks Shin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shin down.
Shin thows a body kick. Meyer tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Shin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Meyer tried to score with a low kick but Shin checks it.
Shin catches Meyer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shin with a nice cross.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Meyer.#T1#
Meyer misses with a low kick.
Meyer moves out of range of the strikes.
Meyer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shin counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Shin gets a clinch.
Shin blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Meyer misses with some punches.
Shin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC2#
Meyer is rocked!
Shin swings wildly with an uppercut but Meyer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oh Meyer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Meyer working aggressively here.
Meyer seems to have got his legs back now.
Meyer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Meyer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Meyer has a couple of punches blocked by Shin.
Shin misses with a punch to the body.
Meyer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shin prevents a body shot from Meyer.
Meyer has a couple of punches blocked by Shin. #T2#
Shin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Meyer or not.
Meyer blocks a body shot from Shin.
A short left from Shin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Shin.
Shin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Meyer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shin lands a nice uppercut.
Meyer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Shin.
Shin lands a left hand.
Shin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shin lands a body shot.
Meyer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Meyer's defenses.
Shin digs a right hand into Meyer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Meyer's gas tank.
Shin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Meyer backwards.
Shin scores with a shot to the side of Meyer's head.
Shin lands an uppercut.#KD2#
Shin drops Meyer onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Meyer is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Shin fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Shin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shin lands a big right hand that drops Meyer! The killer instinct kicks in and Shin finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Shin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lao Shin!
Lao Shin thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Ulrik Meyer spoke after the fight, saying 'Boss couldn't see how I could beat this kid, he was right. I tried though.'.

 

Event: GAMMA#774 Delsarte v Vee     
Date:   Jun 01, 2019
#R1#
Baba gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Shin counters with a stiff right hand.
Baba throws a leg kick
and Shin counters with a nice leg kick.
Baba works Shin's body with a nice hook.
Baba throws a head kick that misses
and Shin counters with an outside leg kick.
Shin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Baba counters with a body kick.
Shin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shin looks to land a left hand but Baba moved out of range nicely.
Baba goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Shin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baba manages to avoid it.
Baba swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Baba defending well as Shin loads up on a big left hand.
Baba looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shin throws a lazy right hand but Baba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Baba misses its target.
Shin's coach down at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Shin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Baba lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
Baba misses with an uppercut
and Shin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Shin scores with a body shot.
Baba moves out of range of the strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Baba misses its target.
Baba misses with a double jab.
Shin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Baba throws a lazy uppercut
and Shin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Afeef Isa Baba has been cut.
Baba throws a sloppy body shot
and Shin counters with a nice body shot.
Baba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shin.
Shin throws a leg kick which misses Baba's front leg but catches the back leg as Baba tries to avoid it.
Baba on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Shin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Baba's sensitive parts.
Baba misses with a double jab
and Shin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baba misses with a body punch
and Shin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shin connects with a body shot that sends Baba's belly button to the back.
Shin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Shin throws a big shot that misses.
Baba looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Shin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baba.
Shin misses with a body kick.
Baba looks to land a body kick but Shin moved away.
Baba tries to bum rush Shin with a series of wild strikes but Shin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Baba bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
Baba misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Shin counters with a nice body shot.
Baba misses with a left hand
enabling Shin to counter with a crisp jab.
Baba misses with the body kick
and Shin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shin.
Baba throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shin counters with a stiff right hand.
That kick from Baba tenderised Shin's leg. Shin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shin connects with an inside leg kick.
Baba connects with a looping right hand.
Baba lands with a nice body kick.
Shin 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.
Baba takes a swing at Shin's ribcage but misses.
Baba misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Shin counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baba.
Shin throws out a counter right but Baba avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Shin moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT2#
Afeef Isa Baba's cut is getting worse.
Baba swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shin misses with a looping left.
Baba throws the left hand but Shin avoids the punch easily.
Baba throws a shot from downtown. Shin moves away and avoids it.
Shin's corner calls for a 1-2. Shin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A lazy body kick from Baba
and Shin counters with a low kick, right behind Baba 's knee.
Baba throws a body shot but no joy.
Baba scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Baba.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baba throws a sloppy body shot
and Shin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Baba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lao Shin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Afeef Isa Baba's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Baba takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Baba is looking to wear down Shin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Shin digs a good body shot into Baba's ribs.
Shin throws a looping overhand right but Baba ducks down to avoid it.
Baba looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Baba throws a body punch but Shin moves out of range.
Shin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big right from Shin misses.
Shin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shin cracks the inside of Baba's front leg.
Shin loads up on a big right hand but Baba slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Baba.
Baba thumps Shin with a low kick.
Baba misses with a left hand
and Baba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Baba connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shin momentarily. #T1#
Shin scoring well with a low kick there.
Baba stuns Shin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shin clobbers Baba with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Baba throws a right hand that misses
and Shin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice cross by Baba.
Shin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Baba to score with a decent uppercut.
Shin walks into a left hand.
Shin avoids the body shot from Baba.
Shin flicks out a counter leg kick but Baba steps away.
Baba moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Shin lands with a nice body kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Baba catches Shin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Shin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T2#
Shin looks to score with a jab to the body but Baba is just out of range.
Baba lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shin ducks under a wild hook from Baba.
Baba throws a nice head kick!
Shin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Baba tries to score with a low kick but Shin moves his leg out of the way.
Shin throws a low kick but Baba moves out of range easily.
Shin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Baba throws a push kick but Shin slaps the foot to one side.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Baba.
Baba dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shin. That did some damage!#T3#
Shin throws out a powerful jab.
Baba misses with an uppercut
and Shin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#
Baba is rocked!
Shin drops Baba with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Baba! Shin dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lao Shin!
Our winner, Lao Shin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: GAMMA#771 Curry v Vee     
Date:   May 11, 2019
#R1#
Pierno lands the left hand.
Pierno misses with an uppercut.
Pierno throws a right hand that misses
and Shin counters with a straight right hand.
Pierno misses with a right hand
and Shin counters with a solid body kick.
Shin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pierno misses the jab.
Pierno blocks the body kick. #CL2#
Pierno darts in and clinches Shin up against the cage.#BC#
Shin breaks from the clinch.
Shin seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Pierno throws out a loose jab but Shin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pierno throws the left hand but Shin avoids the punch easily.
Shin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pierno lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shin circles away quickly and effectively.
Shin feinted there with a counter leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pierno swings widly with a right hand
and Shin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Pierno misses with a lunging right hand
and Shin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pierno thinking.
Shin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pierno throws out the jab.
Shin quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Shin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pierno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shin manages to avoid it.
Shin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pierno throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shin motions for Pierno to come forward. Shin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pierno misses with a series of wild punches.
Pierno 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.
Shin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2#
Shin throws an off balance right hand
and Shin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pierno is looking to clinch.
Shin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pierno.
Shin lands a leg kick that knocks Pierno off balance momentarily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A lazy left from Shin finds it's target.
Shin connects with a looping right hand.
Pierno lands a jab to Shin's midsection.
Shin feints and then cracks Pierno's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pierno down.
Shin throws a leg kick
letting Pierno counter with a right hand.
Pierno bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pierno.#T3#
Shin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pierno doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
An inside leg kick lands from Shin.
Pierno works Shin's body with a nice hook.
Pierno throws a hook to the side of Shin's head but Shin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Shin sizes up Pierno with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pierno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pierno wants to clinch.
Shin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Pierno scores with a sloppy right hand. Shin should have avoided that one. #T4#
Pierno stuns Shin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pierno throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pierno wants to clinch but Shin slips to the side
and Shin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pierno circles away quickly and effectively.
A little jabbing left from Pierno on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tim Pierno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Pierno.
Shin lands with a right hand.
Pierno is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shin swings widly with a right hand
and Shin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Pierno forces Shin back against the cage and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tim Pierno 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#
Shin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shin tried to counter with a leg kick but Pierno avoided it.
Pierno misses with a body punch
and Shin counters with a stiff right hand.
Pierno wants to clinch up but Shin keeps it at a distance.
Pierno takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Shin swats away the attempt to clinch by Pierno.
Shin slips under a jab from Pierno.
Shin is looking to counter punch.
Pierno swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pierno jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pierno throws a nice looking combination but Shin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pierno misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Shin to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Pierno rushes Shin and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
Shin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shin lands a right hand.
Pierno misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shin struggles to land a body shot inside as Pierno controls his hands.
Pierno has a couple of punches blocked by Shin.
Pierno misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Shin on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shin.
Pierno misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shin scores with a hook to the body.
Shin lands a left hand.
A body shot lands from Shin.
Shin can't find room to land a body shot as Pierno controls the action.
Shin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shin blocks an uppercut.
Lao Shin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shin. #T2#
Shin misses with a body punch.
Shin misses with the head strike.
Pierno blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Shin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A left lands for Shin.
Pierno fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shin on the side of the head.
Pierno throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pierno misses with a hook.
Pierno lands a glancing blow to the side of Shin's head.
Shin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pierno is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Shin connects with a looping right hand.
Pierno misses with a straight right.
Shin misses with a straight left. #T3#
Shin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shin there as he acknowledges the shot.
That kick from Shin tenderised Pierno's leg. Pierno is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shin cracks Pierno with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice uppercut there from Pierno.
Shin misses with an uppercut
and Shin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shin defending well as Pierno loads up on a big left hand.
Shin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shin throws a hook but Pierno blocks it.
Pierno scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pierno on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CUT#
It looks like Tim Pierno has been cut.
A combination from Pierno does no damage. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pierno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shin moves away.
Pierno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Shin backs off Pierno throws a huge counter combo but Shin manages to avoid it all.
Shin misses with a hook. Pierno ducked under it nicely.
Pierno throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pierno tries to close the distance and clinch but Shin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pierno stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shin.
Shin swats away the attempt to clinch by Pierno.
Shin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pierno is able to avoid easily.
Shin digs a good hook to Pierno's body.
Shin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lao Shin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tim Pierno's cut.
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#
Shin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pierno.
Shin throwing a counter right hand but Pierno manages to avoid it.
Shin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pierno rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shin counters with a thumping low kick.
Shin misses with a straight right.
Pierno throws a lazy uppercut
and Shin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shin moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Pierno tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shin thows a leg kick but Pierno checks it
and Pierno counters with a nice uppercut.
Lao Shin is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pierno wants to clinch but Shin slips to the side
and Shin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pierno thinking.
Pierno throws a big shot that misses.
Shin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T1#
Pierno throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pierno misses with a body shot.
Pierno keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pierno swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Pierno.
Shin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Pierno tries to close the distance and clinch but Shin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pierno looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shin misses with a low kick as Pierno jumps back.
Pierno misses with a shot to the body
and Shin counters with a solid body kick. #T2#
Pierno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pierno throws out a powerful jab.
Pierno swinging wildly here.
Pierno throws a right hand that Shin ducks under and follows up with a left that Shin also avoids with ease.
Shin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Shin lands a nice looking kick to the body. Pierno takes a step back to recover.
Pierno takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shin catches Pierno with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pierno looks to score with a jab to the body but Shin is just out of range.
Pierno misses with a double jab
and Shin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Shin with a nice cross.
Pierno takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC#
Pierno is rocked!
Shin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pierno is still on wobbly legs! Can Shin finish him?
Shin feints and then cracks Pierno's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pierno down.
Shin circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Pierno to the canvas! Pierno doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Shin keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lao Shin!
During a confident post fight interview, Lao Shin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: GAMMA#767 Dassler v DeNeville     
Date:   Apr 13, 2019
#R1#
Shin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Shin lands an overhand right.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Shin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Imbula counters with a nice body shot.
Imbula scores with a nice right hand.
Shin's coach down at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Shin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A big left from Shin misses.
Imbula takes one on the button.
Shin scoring well with a low kick there.
Shin moves out of range as Imbula throws a body kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Shin misses.
Imbula misses with a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Shin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Imbula slips a straight right by Shin.
Imbula swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shin looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T1#
Shin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Imbula throws a leg kick
and Shin counters with a low kick, right behind Imbula 's knee.
Imbula misses with a body shot.
Imbula misses with a lunging right hand
and Shin counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Imbula shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Shin is trying to defend but Imbula finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Shin is looking to improve his position.
Shin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Well, if Imbula 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. #T2#
Shin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Imbula. #SUB#
Imbula is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Shin is trying to control but can't.
Shin is staying active underneath Imbula, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Imbula is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Shin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Imbula pulls his head out easily.
Shin tries to get to full guard but Imbula has control of the leg. #T3#
Shin is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Shin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Shin looking for a sweep. Not yet Shin, not yet.
Shin keeping moving, preventing Imbula from controlling successfully.
Imbula postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Shin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Imbula is one step ahead there.
Shin keeping moving, preventing Imbula from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Shin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Imbula gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Imbula 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.#SUB2#
Shin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T4#
Imbula trying to control the position from guard on top but Shin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Shin looking for a guillotine here but Imbula defends easily.
Imbula lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Shin working for a triangle but Imbula defends it easily.
Imbula stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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 Cheik Imbula will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Imbula throws a jab but it's blocked by Shin.
Imbula misses with a lunging right hand
and Shin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shin moves out of range as Imbula throws a body kick.
Imbula throws a leg kick
and Shin counters with a nice kick to the body.
Shin missing with a left hand there. Imbula was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good standup being displayed there by Imbula as he connects with a hook.
Shin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shin throws a big shot that misses.
Imbula was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lao Shin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Imbula looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Imbula drops his hands momentarily and Shin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
Imbula looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Imbula was well out of range. Poor timing from Shin.
Shin misses with a hook.
Imbula throws a wild body kick that Shin sees coming a mile off.
Shin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Imbula misses with a leg kick.
Imbula blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Imbula on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Imbula avoids the body shot from Shin.
Imbula lands with a cross.
Shin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shin lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
Good leg kick by Shin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Good standup being displayed there by Shin as he connects with a hook.
Imbula tried to score with a low kick but Shin checks it.
It seemed like Shin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shin.
Imbula misses with a right hand
and Shin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shin blocks the body kick.
Shin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Imbula checks it well.
Shin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Imbula takes a swing at Shin's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Shin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Imbula throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Imbula momentarily.
Imbula throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Shin looks to land a left hand but Imbula moved out of range nicely.
Imbula quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Shin looks for the body kick but Imbula saw that one coming.
Shin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Imbula tries to land a front kick but Shin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shin throws out a counter right but Imbula avoids it with no problem.
Shin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Imbula is able to avoid easily.#T4#
Imbula scores with a three punch combo!
Imbula takes a swing at Shin's ribcage but misses.
Shin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Imbula connects with an inside leg kick.
Imbula throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shin! But no joy.
Shin looks to throw the jab but Imbula is out of range.
Imbula displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shin throws out the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shin throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Imbula misses with a leg kick.
Shin throws out a counter right but Imbula avoids it with no problem.
Shin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Imbula.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lao Shin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Imbula swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Shin lands a glancing blow to the side of Imbula's head.
Imbula comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Imbula throws a solid leg kick but Shin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Imbula.
Imbula throws a nice looking combination but Shin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Imbula throws a leg kick which misses Shin's front leg but catches the back leg as Shin tries to avoid it.
Imbula tries a low kick but Shin avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Shin as he connects with a hook.
Shin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shin misses with a kick to the body
and Imbula connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Imbula throws a sloppy body shot
and Shin counters with a low kick, right behind Imbula 's knee.
Shin fakes the leg kick and cracks Imbula in the body.
Shin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Imbula.
Imbula slips a straight right by Shin.
Imbula uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shin.
Imbula moves out of range of the body kick from Shin.
A good leg kick by Imbula.
Imbula stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shin.
Shin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Nice shot lands for Shin.
Shin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Imbula makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shin swings for the body but Imbula moves out of range.
Imbula misses with a body kick.
Shin replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Imbula blocks it well.
Imbula throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Imbula with a body shot.
Imbula dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shin throws a leg kick but Imbula checks it.
Good standup being displayed there by Shin as he connects with a hook.#T3#
Shin misses with a right hand
and Imbula counters with a low kick, right behind Shin 's knee.
Shin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Imbula throws a leg kick
and Shin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shin moves forwards but Imbula connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Imbula uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shin.
Imbula tries to land a front kick but Shin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shin moves out of range of the strikes.
Shin was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Imbula throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Imbula misses with a hook.#T4#
Imbula jabs Shin right on the nose. Shin blinks but takes it well.
Imbula throws a big shot that misses.
Imbula scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Imbula tries a low kick but Shin avoids it.
Shin 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.
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!
Imbula throws a lazy right hand but Shin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Imbula throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Imbula avoids a kick to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Cheik Imbula.
I think Imbula 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Cheik Imbula!

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

 

Event: GAMMA#765 Curry v Steele     
Date:   Mar 30, 2019
#R1#
Imbula throws a leg kick which misses Shin's front leg but catches the back leg as Shin tries to avoid it.
Imbula missing with a left hand there. Shin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shin scores with a leg kick.
Shin 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.
Imbula looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shin counters with a body kick.
Shin misses with a hook. Imbula ducked under it nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shin.
Shin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Imbula throwing a counter right hand but Shin manages to avoid it.
Shin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Imbula counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imbula misses with an uppercut.
Imbula has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Wild Beasts Zoo in the buildup to the fight.
Imbula ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shin moves away.
Imbula connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Imbula tries to land a body kick
and Imbula takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Shin avoids a kick to the body.
Imbula throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Imbula walks forward, straight into a front kick from Shin.
Imbula tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shin is able to avoid easily.
Imbula misses with a looping left.
Imbula looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Imbula doesn't seem bothered though.
Shin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice shot by Imbula.#T2#
Shin lands a jab.
That kick from Shin tenderised Imbula's leg. Imbula is trying to keep his angry face on.
A swing and a miss from Imbula.
Shin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Shin moves into the clinch successfully.
Shin swings wildly with an uppercut but Imbula uses good head movement to avoid it.
Imbula misses with a hook from the clinch.
Imbula lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Shin blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Imbula scores with a nice short uppercut.
Imbula is leaning against Shin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shin struggles to land a body shot inside as Imbula controls his hands.
Shin blocks an uppercut.
Shin misses with some punches.
Imbula tries a body shot but Shin blocks it.
Imbula blocking some punches.
Imbula lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Imbula as the two fighters clinch.
Shin tries a body shot but Imbula blocks it.
Shin throws a punch but it's blocked by Imbula.
A short right from Imbula.
Imbula has a couple of punches blocked by Shin.
Imbula tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shin's elbow.
Shin can't find room to land a body shot as Imbula controls the action.
Shin prevents a body shot from Imbula.
Imbula misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Imbula.
Shin struggles to land a body shot inside as Imbula controls his hands.
Shin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Imbula lands with a light punch inside. #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!
Imbula tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shin lands a right hand.
Shin struggles to land a body shot inside as Imbula controls his hands.
Imbula throws a punch but it's blocked by Shin.
A head punch on the inside from Imbula fails to land.
Imbula prevents a body shot from Shin.
Imbula fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Imbula pushes Shin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Imbula on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Imbula creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Imbula's elbow.
Imbula has a couple of punches blocked by Shin.
Shin misses with a body punch.
Shin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Imbula misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Imbula.
Shin blocking some punches.
Shin blocks a body shot from Imbula.
Shin struggles to land a body shot inside as Imbula controls his hands.
Shin throws a head punch 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 Cheik Imbula will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Shin misses with a wild body shot.
Imbula tried to counter with a leg kick but Shin avoided it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shin.
Imbula half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Good leg kick by Imbula there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Imbula dips to his left and cracks Shin with an uppercut!
Shin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Imbula's head backwards.
Shin lands a nice shot that snaps Imbula's head back.
Imbula drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Imbulas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Shin blocks the body kick. #CL#
Imbula has closed the distance and engaged Shin in a clinch. #T1#
Shin lands a right hand.
Shin blocks a body shot from Imbula.
Shin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Imbula.
A head punch on the inside from Imbula fails to land.
Imbula blocks an elbow strike.
Shin struggles to land a body shot inside as Imbula controls his hands.
Shin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Imbula scores with a shoulder strike.
Shin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shin lands with a light punch inside.
Imbula blocks a body shot from Shin.
Shin misses with a punch on the inside.
Imbula lands with a light punch inside.
Imbula blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Imbula misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shin can't find room to land a body shot as Imbula controls the action.
Imbula is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Imbula lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
Shin tries to work over Imbula's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Imbula.
Nice body punch from Shin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Imbula swings wildly with an uppercut but Shin uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Imbula.
Shin throws a head punch that misses.
Shin lands a shot to the body.
Imbula misses with a punch on the inside.
Shin blocks a body shot from Imbula.
Imbula misses with a punch to the body.
Shin blocks an uppercut.
Shin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Imbula doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shin digs a right hand underneath Imbula's ribcage. Imbula let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cheik Imbula has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Imbula goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Imbula misses with a punch to the body.
Shin digs a right hand underneath Imbula's ribcage. Imbula let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Imbula throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Shin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Imbula or not.
Shin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Shin.
Imbula swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Imbula is leaning against Shin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Imbula.
Nice body punch from Shin.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shin lands an elbow just above Imbula 's eye.
Shin blocks a body shot from Imbula.
Imbula tries a body shot but Shin blocks it.
Imbula has a couple of punches blocked by Shin.
Shin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Imbula prevents a body shot from Shin.
Shin misses with a punch to the body.
Imbula misses with some punches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Shin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Shin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Imbula throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Imbula is working Shin over against the cage.
Imbula throws a head punch that misses.
Shin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shin prevents a body shot from Imbula.
Imbula tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shin can't find room to land a body shot as Imbula controls the action.
Shin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shin misses with a body punch.
Imbula misses with a punch to the body.
Shin prevents a body shot from Imbula. #TD#
Imbula turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Imbula manages to end up in side control.#SUB#
Imbula tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Imbula has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Imbula looks up at the clock and then as Shin takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Imbula smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Shin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Imbula off and has taken his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lao Shin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A low kick from Imbula misses
and Shin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Imbula's knee momentarily.
Imbula looks to throw a body kick
and Shin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shin gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Imbula counters with an inside leg kick.
That kick from Imbula tenderised Shin's leg. Shin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Imbula waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shin.
A little jabbing left from Shin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A clash of legs there as Shin blocks the low kick.
Imbula has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shin finds it's way round the side to connect with Imbula's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shin is looking to chop away at Imbula's legs.
Imbula connects with an inside leg kick.
Shin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Imbula looks to score with a jab to the body but Shin is just out of range.
Imbula goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Imbula throws a leg kick
and Shin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Imbula thinking.
Imbula lands with an overhand left.
A low kick from Imbula misses
and Shin counters with an outside leg kick.
Imbula swings for the body but Shin moves out of range.
Lao Shin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice uppercut lands for Shin. That snapped Imbula's head back.
Imbula takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #ROC2#
Imbula is rocked!#T2#
Shin misses with a body shot.
Imbula thinks about countering with a head kick.
Oh Imbula is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Imbula seems to have got his legs back now.
Shin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shin misses with an uppercut. Imbula saw that one coming.
Shin scores with the left hand. Imbula knows he should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Imbula bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Imbula takes a jab right on the kisser.
Imbula scores with a head kick. Shin tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T3##TD#
Shin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Imbula advances to half guard.
Imbula 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.
Imbula tries to pass to full mount but Shin defends it.
Shin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Imbula's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Imbula's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Imbula tries to roll but Shin sticks to his back.
Imbula is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Shin is looking for the choke from the back position but Imbula is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Shin is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Imbula knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Imbula for a finish. #SUB2#
Imbula fending off the submission attempt from Shin. #T4#
Imbula is trying to break free. #SUB2#
Shin working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Shin tightening his grip on Imbula, looking for the choke.
Shin keeps control of the position as Imbula tries to break free.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lao Shin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shin 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: GAMMA#761 Imbula v Wrexham     
Date:   Mar 09, 2019
#R1#
Shin fails to land with a series of punches.
Shin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Doom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Doom is looking to chop away at Shin's legs.
A good leg kick by Shin.
Doom really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Doom just misses with a punch to the body.
Doom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shin moves away.
Doom throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Doom chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shin can pounce on him.
Shin misses with a hook. Doom ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Doom's calf.
Doom tries a head kick but it misses.
Shin throws out a counter right but Doom avoids it with no problem.
Shin tries a low kick but Doom avoids it.
Doom tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice body kick there by Doom.#T1#
Doom plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nice body punch from Shin.
Shin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Doom scores with a hook to the body. Shin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Doom misses with a looping right.
A shot to the body from Doom misses
and Shin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Doom's knee momentarily.
Doom throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Shin counter with a right hand.
Doom lands a high kick!
Shin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Doom.
Doom lands an overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doom delivers a nice body kick.#T2#
Doom throws a head kick but Shin moves out of range.
Doom misses with a body shot.
Shin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Doom lands a nice shot that snaps Shin's head back.
Doom ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Doom misses the jab.
Shin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Doom.
Shin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Doom.
It seemed like Shin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Doom throws a sloppy head kick and Shin moves out of range easily.
Shin takes a swing at Doom's ribcage but misses.
Doom is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Doom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shin throws out the jab.
Shin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Doom.
Doom misses with a low kick. #T3#
Doom connects with a single shot there.
Shin tries a head kick but it misses.
Doom lands a leg kick that knocks Shin off balance momentarily.
Doom misses with a lunging right hand
and Shin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Doom thinking.
Doom throws a body shot but no joy.
Shin dips to his left and cracks Doom with an uppercut!
A slapping body kick lands there for Doom.
Shin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Shin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Shin misses with an uppercut. Doom saw that one coming.
As Shin looks to move away, Doom throws a big counter combo but Shin just gets out of the way.
Project Doom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Doom as he connects with a hook.
Doom throws a right hand that Shin ducks under and follows up with a left that Shin also avoids with ease.
Doom looks to land a left hand but Shin moved out of range nicely.
Shin walks into a stiff left hand from Doom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doom misses with a double jab
and Shin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Doom looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Doom throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Shin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Doom bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL#
Doom moves into the clinch successfully.
Shin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Doom's efforts to push away.
A body shot lands from Shin.
A frustrated look appears on Doom's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shin can't find room to land a body shot as Doom controls the action.
Doom scores with a nice hook to the head.
Doom prevents a body shot from Shin.
Shin is pushing Doom up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Shin lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Project Doom dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Doom swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shin counters with a slapping leg kick.
Doom throws out a loose jab but Shin uses good head movement to avoid it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Shin!
Project Doom is winning the standup battle so far.
Shin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Doom.
Doom moves away from the strike by Shin.
It looked like Doom wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Doom closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Shin to counter with a crisp jab.
Doom uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doom lets loose with a powerful body kick. Shin will feel that in the morning.
Doom on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Doom counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shin slips under a jab from Doom.
The fighters circling - Shin throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Shin throws a low kick but Doom avoids it.
Shin looks to land a body kick but Doom moved away.
Doom throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shin counters with a stiff right hand.
Doom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Shin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good work by Shin as he checks the leg kick.
Doom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shin thinks about the counter body kick.
Shin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Doom tries a head kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shin! But no joy.
Shin misses with a looping left.
Doom is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Doom is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Doom throws a leg kick
and Doom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Doom connects with a body shot that sends Shin's belly button to the back.
Shin cracks Doom with an open hand slap.#T2#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Shin. Doom shrugs it off though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both fighters circling a little - Doom finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Shin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Doom checks a leg kick nicely.
Doom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shin was well out of range. Poor timing from Doom.
A nice side step and Shin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Shin looks to land a right hand but Doom moved out of range.
Doom tries to clinch up but Shin circles away and keeps his distance.
Shin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shin checks a low kick from Doom.
A slapping body kick lands there for Shin.
Doom throws a wild body kick that Shin sees coming a mile off.
Shin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Shin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Doom misses the target.
Doom looks for the body kick but Shin saw that one coming.
Doom throws a shot from downtown. Shin moves away and avoids it.
Doom looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shin thinks about the counter body kick.
Doom stuns Shin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Doom.
Shin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Doom motions for Shin to come forward. Doom throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Doom backing away here, and Shin unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Shin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A bone on bone clash there as Shin blocks the leg kick.
Shin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Doom in his tracks.
Doom is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4#
Doom throws a leg kick but Shin sees it coming and moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Doom.
Doom connects with a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Doom throws a right hand that Shin ducks under and follows up with a left that Shin also avoids with ease.
Shin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Shin. Doom shrugs it off though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shin lands a nice hook to Doom's body. Doom takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Doom moves out of range of the body kick.
Shin throws a looping overhand right but Doom ducks down to avoid it.
Doom throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shin tries a quick counter leg kick but Doom is wise to it.
Shin misses with a wild body shot.
Shin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lao Shin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Shin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Doom jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Doom lands a glancing blow to the side of Shin's head.
Doom looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Doom stuns Shin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Doom misses with a left hand
and Shin counters with a nice body kick.
Shin checks the leg kick.
Shin feints a counter leg kick.
Shin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doom was well out of range. Poor timing from Shin.
Doom throws a big counter combination but Shin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Doom. Shin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shin connects with a body shot.
Shin defending well as Doom loads up on a big left hand.
Shin throws out a counter right but Doom avoids it with no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Doom misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Shin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Doom throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shin counters with a slapping leg kick.
Doom scores with a punch to the head.
Doom takes one to the side of the head.
Shin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doom was well out of range. Poor timing from Shin.
Doom 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.
Doom scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Doom uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shin.
Shin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Doom misses with a right hand
and Doom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shin is looking to land body kicks.
Shin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Doom.
Doom throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shin throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Doom to counter with a crisp jab.
Doom has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shin.
Doom ducks under a wild hook from Shin.
Doom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shin takes one to the chin there.
Doom scores with a nice strike.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shin.
Doom bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shin's head.
Doom takes one to the chin there.
Doom throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Shin slips a jab from Doom.
Shin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T3#
Shin slips under a jab from Doom.
Doom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Doom looks for the body kick but Shin saw that one coming.
Doom scoring well with a low kick there.
Doom throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shin.
Doom uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shin.
Doom half committed to a counter leg kick.
Doom listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Doom doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Doom.
Shin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Doom tries to land a body kick
and Shin counters with a slapping leg kick.
Shin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Doom takes a jab right on the kisser.
Doom misses with the combination.
Doom will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A good leg kick by Doom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Shin misses.
Doom appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A slow jab from Doom misses its intended target.
Shin throws a leg kick but Doom checks it.
Doom appears to be looking for a big counter.
Doom's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Doom lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Shin throws a body kick that misses.
Shin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Doom under the eye.
Doom looks to score with a jab to the body but Shin is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Shin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lao Shin.
I think Shin 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lao Shin!

Our winner, Lao Shin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: GAMMA#755 Boy v Guns     
Date:   Feb 02, 2019
#R1#
Wrexham punishes Shin's body with a nice straight punch.
Wrexham misses the shot to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Shin misses its target.
Wrexham displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shin throws out the jab.
Shin moves out of range of the strikes.
Shin misses with a low kick.
Wrexham throws a hook but Shin blocks it.
Shin throws a low kick but Wrexham moves out of range easily.
Shin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wrexham .
Shin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A left lands for Wrexham .
Shin connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wrexham .
A slow jab from Wrexham misses its intended target.
Wrexham rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wrexham staying out of range there.
Shin misses with a low kick.
Wrexham is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shin with a body shot.#T1#
Wrexham throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shin ducks under a wild hook from Wrexham .
Wrexham misses with a body shot.
As Wrexham backs away, Shin returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nice defenses there by Shin.
Shin connects with a right hand. Wrexham shakes it off.
Shin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
A jab from Wrexham does it's job there.
Shin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shin slips under a jab.
Wrexham keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wrexham tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut there from Wrexham .
Wrexham looks to score with a jab to the body but Shin is just out of range.
Wrexham throws a big shot that misses.
Shin throwing a counter right hand but Wrexham manages to avoid it.
Wrexham scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wrexham tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shin paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
Wrexham takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shin looks to score with a jab to the body but Wrexham is just out of range.
Wrexham tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shin was well out of range. Poor timing from Wrexham .
Shin throws a quick counter kick to the body but Wrexham avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shin slips a straight right by Wrexham .
Nice uppercut lands for Wrexham . That snapped Shin's head back.
Shin circles away from the clinch attempt.
A jab from Wrexham misses.
Shin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wrexham .
A telegraphed right hand from Shin misses the target.
Wrexham throws a shot from downtown. Shin moves away and avoids it.
Shin throwing a counter right hand but Wrexham manages to avoid it.
Shin moves out of range as Wrexham strikes.
Shin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wrexham blocks the body kick.
Nice body punch from Shin. #T3#
Shin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wrexham misses with a looping right.
Wrexham throws out a powerful jab.
Shin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wrexham is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wrexham ! But no joy.
Shin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #CL2#
Shin tries to keep at a distance but Wrexham has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wrexham fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shin lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shin.
Wrexham tries to work over Shin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wrexham working aggressively here.
Wrexham lands with a short shot to the head.
Wrexham tries to work over Shin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wrexham lands a hook that snaps the head of Shin backwards.
Wrexham blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shin jumps guard but Wrexham stands there with Shin around his waist. Shin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Shin doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
A short body shot lands from Shin as the two fighters clinch.
A short body shot lands from Shin as the two fighters clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shin tries to stall but Wrexham uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wrexham working aggressively here.
Shin is leaning against Wrexham and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wrexham has a couple of punches blocked by Shin.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shin.
Shin tries to pull guard but Wrexham holds him up against the cage and eventually Shin drops back down to his feet.
Wrexham tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shin jumps guard but Wrexham turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lao Shin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wrexham swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wrexham prevents a body shot from Shin.
Shin tries to work over Wrexham 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wrexham misses with some punches.
Shin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wrexham 's elbow.
Shin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shin.
Shin tries to work over Wrexham 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wrexham has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Shin seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Wrexham can turn it around.
Wrexham lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Shin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tyler Wrexham will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Wrexham throws a hook but Shin avoids it easily.
Shin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wrexham cracks a nice hook into Shin's ribs.
Shin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wrexham manages to avoid it.
Wrexham wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wrexham looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little feinted left hand from Shin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wrexham lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrexham thuds his right hand into Shin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wrexham misses with a wild body shot.
Wrexham chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wrexham uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shin.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Shin.
Wrexham loads up on a big right hand but Shin slips the punch.
Shin is looking to counter punch.
Wrexham misses with a hook
and Shin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Shin rushes Wrexham and presses him up against the cage.
Shin blocks an uppercut.
Shin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wrexham has a couple of punches blocked by Shin.
Shin stalling in the clinch but Wrexham improves position.
Wrexham tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wrexham makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wrexham softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wrexham goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wrexham goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shin throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Shin breaks the clinch. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wrexham darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shin connects with the punch.
Shin scores with a nice right hand.
Wrexham misses with a looping right.
Wrexham comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shin ducks under a wild hook from Wrexham .
Wrexham blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice defenses there by Wrexham .
Shin misses with a body kick.
Shin walks into a left hand.
Wrexham misses the jab.
Wrexham throws a hook to the side of Shin's head but Shin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tyler Wrexham seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wrexham feints and then cracks Shin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shin down. #T3#
A swing and a miss from Wrexham .
Wrexham is looking to clinch.
Shin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wrexham scores with a hook to the body. Shin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wrexham misses with a right hand
and Shin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wrexham misses with a wild body shot.
Wrexham scores with a punch to the head.
Shin scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice jab there from Wrexham .
Wrexham looks to throw the jab but Shin is out of range.
Jab, jab by Shin - just one landing.
Shin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wrexham .
Shin half committed to a counter leg kick.
Wrexham throws a hook but Shin blocks it.#T4#
Shin throws a jab when Wrexham was well out of range.
Wrexham is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shin.
Wrexham works Shin's body with a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wrexham gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wrexham is looking to chop away at Shin's legs.
It appears Shin was looking to counter with a kick there.
Shin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wrexham was well out of range. Poor timing from Shin.
Tyler Wrexham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wrexham with a nice cross.
Shin 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.
Wrexham waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shin.
Wrexham takes a swing at Shin's ribcage but misses.
Wrexham swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wrexham lands with a good body shot.
Shin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wrexham was well out of range. Poor timing from Shin.
Shin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wrexham .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Wrexham 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#
Wrexham ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shin moves away.
Wrexham digs a good hook to Shin's body.
Wrexham misses with a low kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wrexham .
Wrexham avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wrexham .
Wrexham lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shin at a distance.
Wrexham throws the left hand but Shin avoids the punch easily.
Shin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wrexham takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shin lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Wrexham throws a leg kick that misses.
Wrexham digs a good body shot into Shin's ribs.
Shin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wrexham throws out the jab. #T1#
Shin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wrexham moves away.
Wrexham throws a body punch but Shin moves out of range. #CL#
Shin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tyler Wrexham seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shin.
Shin lands with a light punch inside.
Shin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wrexham goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wrexham blocks a body shot from Shin.
A hook to the body from Wrexham .
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wrexham misses with the head strike.
Wrexham misses with a punch on the inside.
Wrexham lands a body punch.
Shin blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Shin fails to land.
Wrexham misses with a body punch.
Wrexham lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Wrexham tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wrexham misses with a punch on the inside.
Shin throws a punch but it's blocked by Wrexham .
Wrexham lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wrexham works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hook to the body lands for Wrexham .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wrexham tries to work over Shin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shin throws a punch but it's blocked by Wrexham .
Wrexham misses with a punch to the body.
Shin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wrexham misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shin.
Shin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wrexham lands a shot to the body.
Wrexham working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wrexham lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shin backwards.
Wrexham lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shin backwards.
Wrexham tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shin's elbow.
Wrexham lands a nice uppercut.
Wrexham goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wrexham throws a punch but it's blocked by Shin. #T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wrexham .
Shin swings wildly with an uppercut but Wrexham uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shin misses with a body punch.
Wrexham misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Wrexham .
Wrexham lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shin.
A body shot lands from Wrexham .
Tyler Wrexham is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wrexham tries to throw a body punch but Shin avoids it by throwing Wrexham back against the cage.
Wrexham misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wrexham misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wrexham blocking some punches.
Wrexham has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shin tries to work over Wrexham 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wrexham scores with a shoulder strike.
Wrexham blocks an uppercut.
Lao Shin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wrexham avoids the elbow strike from Shin, against the cage.
Wrexham blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Wrexham misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Shin scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Wrexham .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wrexham lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shin.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wrexham creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Wrexham .
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wrexham .
Shin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wrexham lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wrexham lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wrexham lands a right hand.
Wrexham misses with a punch on the inside.
Wrexham digs a right hand into Shin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shin's gas tank.
Shin swings wildly with an uppercut but Wrexham uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wrexham lands a right hand.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Wrexham !

 

Event: GAMMA#751 Imbula v Wrexham     
Date:   Jan 05, 2019
#R1#
Corson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shin is out of range.
Shin misses with a lunging right hand
and Corson counters with a nice uppercut.
Corson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Corson blocks a jab.
Shin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shayne Corson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Corson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Donk. Corson catches Shin right on the button with a cross.
Corson works the jab nicely.
Shin misses with a hook. Corson ducked under it nicely.
Corson misses with a kick to the body
and Shin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Corson wants to clinch.#T1#
Shin throws an off balance right hand
and Corson counters with a nice uppercut.
Shin throws a leg kick but Corson moved away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shin.
Corson blocks the body kick.
Shin misses with a low kick.
Corson blocks a jab.
Shin throws a leg kick but Corson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Corson throwing a counter right hand but Shin manages to avoid it.
Shin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Corson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A swing and a miss from Corson.
Shin moves out of range as Corson strikes.
Corson looks to throw the jab but Shin is out of range. #T2##CL#
Corson rushes Shin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Corson works on Shin's body with a couple of short punches.
Shin throws a punch but it's blocked by Corson.
A head punch on the inside from Shin fails to land.
Corson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shin lands with a left to the head.
Corson working aggressively here.
Shin misses with some punches.
Shin misses with a body punch.
Shin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corson blocks a body shot from Shin.
Shin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Corson backwards.
Corson misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shin.
Corson misses with the head strike.
Corson works on Shin's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Shin.
Corson lands with a right to the head.
Corson prevents a body shot from Shin.
Corson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shin backwards.
Corson prevents a body shot from Shin. #T3#
Corson misses with some punches.
Shin swings wildly with an uppercut but Corson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Shin.
Corson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Corson lands with a left to the head.
Corson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shin working aggressively here.
Corson working aggressively here.
Corson struggles to land a body shot inside as Shin controls his hands.
Shin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shin works on Corson's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Corson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shin.
Shin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Corson working aggressively here.
Corson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shin's elbow.
Shin tries a body shot but Corson blocks it.
Corson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Corson tries a body shot but Shin blocks it. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Corson.
Shin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Corson working aggressively here.
Shin stalling in the clinch.
Shin struggles to land a body shot inside as Corson controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from Corson as the two fighters clinch.
Shin throws a punch but it's blocked by Corson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Corson.
Shin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Corson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Shin.
Shin struggles to land a body shot inside as Corson controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shin.
Shin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Corson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shin backwards.
Shin pushes Corson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Corson fails to land.
Shin lands with a left to the head.
Shin lands a nice shot to the body.
Corson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shin misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lao Shin 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#
Corson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shin counters with a nice uppercut.
Shin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Corson.
Corson throws a front kick aimed at Shin's knee but Shin avoids it well.
Corson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Corson just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Shin.
Shin slips a jab from Corson.
Corson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Corson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corson misses with a body punch
and Shin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Corson thinking.
Corson throws a big shot that misses.
Shin loads up on a big right hand but Corson slips the punch.
Corson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shayne Corson is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
The fighters circling - Corson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shin drops his hands momentarily and Corson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Shin avoids the body shot from Corson.
Shin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Corson throws a big shot that misses.
Shin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Corson was well out of range. Poor timing from Shin.
Nice body punch from Corson.
Corson misses with the body kick
and Shin counters with a nice uppercut.
Shin throws a leg kick but Corson moved away.
Corson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Shin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheers as Shin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Corson doesn't seem phased though.
Corson missing with a left hand there. Shin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Corson misses the shot to the body.
Shin throws a leg kick but Corson moved away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shin. That's going to slow Corson down.
Shin slips under a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Corson throws a sloppy body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Corson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Corson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Shin gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Corson counter with a right hand.
Shin jabs at Corson's body.
A big right from Corson misses.
Shin lands a front kick.#T3#
Shin jabs at Corson's body.
Corson throws a sloppy body shot
and Shin counters with a nice uppercut.
Shin lands a jab to the head.
Shin throws the kick towards the body but Corson avoids it.
Shin checks a low kick from Corson.
A little jabbing left from Shin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Corson throws a body shot but no joy.
Corson looks to score with a jab to the body but Shin is just out of range.
Shin scores with a jab to the body.
Corson misses with the body kick
and Shin counters with a nice uppercut.
Shin scores with a punch to the head.#ROC2#
Corson is rocked!
Shin cracks Corson on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Corson falls backwards against the cage. Shin follows up with more strikes that drop Corson to his knees. Shin keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Corson! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lao Shin!
During a confident post fight interview, Lao Shin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: GAMMA#747 Imbula v Shin     
Date:   Dec 15, 2018
#R1#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Imbula, right into the meat.
Shin throws a lazy uppercut
and Imbula counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A shot to the body from Imbula misses
and Shin counters with a low kick, right behind Imbula 's knee.
Imbula misses with an uppercut. Shin saw that one coming.
Imbula misses with a hook
and Shin counters with a leg kick.
Imbula is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A big right from Shin misses.
Imbula 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.
Shin thows a leg kick but Imbula checks it
and Imbula counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shin throws a big shot that misses.
Imbula dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Shin checks a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Imbula, right into the meat.
A good leg kick by Shin.
Imbula uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shin.
Nice uppercut there from Imbula.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Shin - that will leave a mark!
Shin throws a looping overhand right but Imbula ducks down to avoid it.
Imbula throws a front kick aimed at Shin's knee but Shin avoids it well.
Imbula scores with the left hand. Shin knows he should have avoided that one.
A slow jab from Shin misses its intended target. #T2#
Shin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Imbula manages to avoid it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Imbula.
Imbula tried to score with a low kick but Shin checks it.
Imbula throws a chopping leg kick but Shin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Shin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Imbula - the referee stops the clock and Shin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Imbula. Shin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
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!
Shin blocks the body kick.
The fighters circling - Shin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Imbula tries to score with a low kick but Shin moves his leg out of the way.
Shin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Imbula is out of range and Shin settles back down.
Shin tries to score with a low kick but Imbula moves his leg out of the way.#T3#
A decent looking cross lands there for Shin.
Imbula throws a jab when Shin was well out of range.
Imbula takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Imbula lands a nice looking body shot.
Imbula misses with an uppercut
and Shin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Imbula thinking.
Shin misses with a left hand
and Imbula counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Imbula checks a leg kick.
Imbula tried to counter with a leg kick but Shin avoided it.
Imbula tries to work over Shin's front leg with a kick but Shin checks it.
Imbula blocks a low kick nicely.#T4##CL2#
Shin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Imbula, pushing him back against the cage.
Imbula lands a body punch in the clinch.
Imbula throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shins head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Imbula lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Imbula swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Imbula misses with the head strike.
Imbula lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shin lands a right hand.
A body shot lands from Imbula.
Shin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shin prevents a body shot from Imbula.
A short left from Shin.
Imbula working aggressively here.
Shin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short right from Imbula on the inside.
Imbula lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cheik Imbula dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Imbula throws a head kick that half lands.
Shin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shin scores with a jab to the body.
Imbula throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Imbula walks into a jab.
Imbula doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Imbula blocks the leg kick.
As Shin backs away, Imbula returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imbula gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Shin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A jab from Shin misses.
Shin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Imbula's hands.#T1#
Imbula lands with a shot to the body.
Imbula looks to land a body kick but Shin moved away.
Lao Shin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Imbula slips a jab from Shin.
It looked like Imbula wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shin throws a looping overhand right but Imbula ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Imbula moves into the clinch.
Shin lands a damaging elbow.
Shin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Shin misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shin.
Shin misses with a body punch.
Shin lands with a right to the head.
Imbula lands with a short shot to the head.
Shin swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Shin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shin has a couple of punches blocked by Imbula.
A nice left hand lands by Imbula.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Imbula.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shin blocking some punches.
Shin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Imbula is working Shin over against the cage.
Imbula misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Imbula - that landed with a thud.
Imbula doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Imbula gets through Shin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Imbula throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right handed body shot lands from Imbula.
Shin is breathing heavily.
A body shot lands from Imbula.
A nice right hand lands inside from Imbula.
A short left from Imbula.
Imbula pushes Shin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Imbula.
Imbula misses with the head strike. #T3#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Imbula.
Imbula lands a shoulder strike.
Imbula tries a body shot but Shin blocks it.
Shin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Imbula throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Imbula lands with a right to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Imbula.
Imbula misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from Imbula.
Imbula struggles to land a body shot inside as Shin controls his hands.
Imbula tries to work over Shin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Imbula.
Shin misses with a punch on the inside.
Shin struggles to land a body shot inside as Imbula controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Imbula - that landed with a thud.
Shin has a couple of punches blocked by Imbula.
Imbula blocks an uppercut.
Imbula tries a body shot but Shin blocks it.
Imbula misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shin lands an uppercut.#T4#
Shin takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Imbula misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Imbula.
A nice left hand lands by Imbula.
Imbula tries a body shot but Shin blocks it.
Imbula makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Imbula is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shin can do to turn this around?
Imbula tries a body shot but Shin blocks it.
Imbula avoids a wild elbow strike from Shin.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Imbula's brow.
Imbula has Shin pushed against the cage.
Imbula tries a body shot but Shin blocks it.
Imbula cracks Shin with a nice body shot.
Shin blocking some punches.
Imbula is leaning against Shin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Imbula swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Imbula backwards.
Shin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Imbula blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cheik Imbula 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.
#R3#
Imbula loads up on a big right hand but Shin slips the punch.
Shin follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Shin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Imbula throws out the jab.
A jab from Imbula does it's job there.
Imbula finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Shin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Imbula avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shin lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Imbula misses the jab.
Imbula throws out a loose jab but Shin uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Shin throws a body shot but no joy.
Shin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Imbula uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shin.
Shin lands a jab to the nose.
Imbula lands with a straight right. Shin didn't see that one coming.
Imbula throws a leg kick but Shin moved away.
Imbula ducks under a wild hook from Shin.
Shin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Imbula bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Shin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Shin misses.
Shin looks to throw the jab but Imbula is out of range.
Imbula misses with an uppercut. Shin saw that one coming.
Shin misses the body punch
and Imbula counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shin throws a lazy right hand but Imbula sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Imbula.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shin swings widly with a right hand
and Imbula counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Imbula swats him away and circles back towards the center.
An attempted straight right counter from Imbula misses the target.#T3#
Shin looks to throw the jab but Imbula is out of range.
Imbula keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #ROC#
Shin is rocked!
Imbula fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shin is still on wobbly legs! Can Imbula finish him?
Imbula is looking to slow Shin down with leg kicks.
A shot to the body from Shin misses
and Imbula counters with a good low kick that Shin was not able to check.
Shin seems to have recovered his senses.
Imbula lands with a kick to the ribs. #CL#
Imbula has Shin up against the cage in a clinch.
Shin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Shin. #T4#
Imbula struggles to land a body shot inside as Shin controls his hands.
Imbula content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Imbula misses with a punch to the body.
Imbula softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Imbula lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shin tries to work over Imbula's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Imbula breaks from the clinch.
Imbula swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shin throws a front kick that sends Imbula stumbling back into the cage.
Imbula checks the leg kick.
Shin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Imbula scoring well with a low kick there.
Imbula misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cheik Imbula clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Shin takes one to the side of the head.
Imbula fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shin works the jab nicely.
Imbula throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Imbula walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Shin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Imbula blocks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Imbula.
Shin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Shin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Imbula blocks a head kick by Shin. #T1#
Imbula defending well as Shin loads up on a big left hand.
Shin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Imbula keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Imbula swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Shin clobbers Imbula with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A jab from Imbula does it's job there.
Shin misses with a hook
and Imbula counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Imbula connects with a single shot there.
A left lands for Shin.
Shin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Shin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Imbula tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shin was well out of range. Poor timing from Imbula.
Shin throws a hook but Imbula blocks it.
Shin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Imbula.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Imbula takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A shot to the liver by Imbula. Beautiful body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Imbula checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Shin throws a lazy right hand but Imbula sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Imbula is looking to counter punch.
Imbula lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Imbula swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shin counters with a nice uppercut.
Shin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shin misses with a hook. Imbula ducked under it nicely.
Shin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shin there as he acknowledges the shot.
A good leg kick by Shin.
Imbula misses with a hook. Shin ducked under it nicely.
Shin throws out a counter right but Imbula avoids it with no problem.
A low kick from Shin is predictable there #TD#
and Imbula counters with a nice double leg into side control. Shin won't be happy with that.
Shin wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.#SUB#
Imbula is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shin has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4#
Shin is trying to control Imbula's posture but Imbula avoids it. #SUB#
Imbula looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Imbula tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB#
Imbula working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Shin holding on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cheik Imbula had his way with Lao Shin in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Shin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Imbula misses with a body shot.
Imbula scores with a hook to the body. Shin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shin.
Imbula bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shin throws a body kick that misses.
Shin looks to land a left hand but Imbula moved out of range nicely.
Imbula throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Shin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Shin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Imbula is out of range.
Shin throws a jab but it's blocked by Imbula.
Imbula fires out a quick counter leg kick but Shin just manages to avoid it.
Shin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Imbula counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Imbula, as that shot connected.
Shin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Imbula counters with a body kick that stops Shin in his tracks momentarily.
Imbula misses with a low kick.
Shin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Imbula throws a leg kick but Shin checks it.
Imbula misses with a shot to the body
and Imbula takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Imbula throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shin sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Shin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Imbula's sensitive parts.
Imbula throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shin scores with a nice head shot.
Shin lands a nice looking body shot.
Shin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
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!
Imbula moves out of range of the strikes.
Imbula misses with a kick to the body
and Shin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Imbula moves out of range as Shin throws a body kick. #T3#
Imbula is looking to score with low kicks.
Shin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Imbula is out of range and Shin settles back down.
Shin connects with a crisp jab.
Shin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Imbula jabs Shin right on the nose. Shin blinks but takes it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Imbula. Shin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Imbula is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T4#
Shin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Imbula displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shin throws out the jab.
Imbula is looking to counter punch.
Imbula throws a shot to the body.
Shin slips under a jab from Imbula.
Lao Shin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shin with a hook.#ROC2#
Imbula is rocked!
Shin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Imbula.
Oh Imbula is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cheik Imbula is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Imbula seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shin looking to land some kicks to the body here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lao Shin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Imbula 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cheik Imbula!

Cheik Imbula retains his welterweight title!
A relieved looking Cheik Imbula thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: GAMMA#745 DeNeville v Benny     
Date:   Dec 01, 2018
#R1#
Doom lands a head shot.
Project Doom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shin lands a jab to Doom's midsection.
Shin avoids a punch combination nicely.
No joy there for Doom, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Doom has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Doom there as he acknowledges the shot.
Shin walks into a left hand.
Doom throws a leg kick that misses.
Doom jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A low kick from Doom misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Doom throws a hook but Shin avoids it easily.
Doom throws a solid leg kick but Shin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Doom.
Doom throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Doom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doom misses with a body shot.
It looked like Shin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Doom.
Shin lands with an uppercut that bounces Doom off the cage and back into range.
Doom rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Shin counter with a right hand.
Shin scores with a hook to the body. Doom takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Doom scores with a leg kick. #T1#
Shin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Doom looks to land a left hand but Shin moved out of range nicely.
Doom looks to score with a jab to the body but Shin is just out of range.
Shin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Doom misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Shin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shin tries to work over Doom's front leg with a kick but Doom checks it.
Shin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Doom scores with a hook to the body. Shin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A solid body kick from Shin.
Shin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Doom jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shin moves out of range of the body kick from Doom.
Doom looks to land a right hand but Shin moved out of range.
Shin fires out a quick counter leg kick but Doom just manages to avoid it.
Doom gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Doom is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Doom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shin manages to avoid it.
Shin misses with a low kick.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shin connects with a single shot there.
Doom moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Doom lands a jab to the nose.
Doom throws a head kick that Shin semi-blocks.
Doom connects with a solid leg kick.
Shin motions for Doom to come forward. Shin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Doom tries a head kick but it misses.
Shin throws a low kick but Doom moves out of range easily.
Doom looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Doom lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shin's sensitive parts.
Doom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A left lands for Shin.
Doom moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Doom throws a body punch but Shin moves out of range.
Doom goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Doom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shin. #T3#
Doom connects with a jab.
Shin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Doom swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shin.
Shin walks into a jab.
Doom tests Shin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Doom looks to land a left hand but Shin moved out of range nicely.
Shin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Doom on the side of the head.
Doom misses with a hook
and Shin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shin lands a really nice looking cross but Doom seems unphased.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shin.
Doom lands a really nice looking cross but Shin seems unphased.
Doom jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Doom misses with an uppercut
and Shin counters with an outside leg kick. #T4#
Shin stalks Doom and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Doom's face. Doom staggers backwards, shaken.#ROC#
Doom is rocked!
Doom misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doom manages to avoid it.
Doom throws a poor cross that misses
and Shin counters with a stiff right hand.
Doom is still on wobbly legs! Can Shin finish him?
Doom defending well as Shin loads up on a big left hand.
Doom doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shin misses with a straight right.
Doom seems to have recovered his senses.
Doom misses with a series of wild punches.
Shin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Doom.
Doom throws a right and a left that Shin avoids nicely.
Shin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Doom misses with an uppercut.
Shin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doom was well out of range. Poor timing from Shin.
Shin fakes the leg kick and cracks Doom in the body.
Jab by Doom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Project Doom 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#
Doom throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Shin throws a jab when Doom was well out of range.
Shin works the jab nicely.
Doom throws a lazy uppercut
and Shin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Doom.
Doom scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Doom.
Shin on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Shin with a jab.
Shin throws the kick towards the body but Doom avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doom buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Doom lands a right hook to the body.
Shin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Doom tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shin is able to avoid easily.
Shin is looking to counter punch.
Doom will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Shin slips under a jab from Doom.
A head kick misses from Doom.
Doom rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Shin counter with a right hand.
A jab from Shin misses.
Shin misses with a looping right.
Doom sizes up Shin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Project Doom seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Shin misses with a low kick.
Doom lands a slapping body shot.
Doom looks to score with a jab to the body but Shin is just out of range.
It looked like Shin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Doom.
A jab from Doom misses.
Shin is looking to counter punch.
Shin avoids the body shot from Doom.
A quick step to the side and Shin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Doom is looking to land body kicks.
Shin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Doom.#T2#
Doom misses with a hook.
Shin lands with a good body shot.
Doom connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shin just misses with a punch to the body.
Despite the aggression on Doom's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Good leg kick by Shin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Doom lands a high kick!
Doom uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shin.
Doom swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shin drops his hands momentarily and Doom takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Doom missing with a left hand there. Shin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Doom misses with a looping right.
Doom tried to score with a low kick but Shin checks it.
Sloppy strikes from Doom. Those never looked like landing.
Shin keeps Doom at a distance using the push kick.
Doom is breathing heavily.
Decent striking displayed by Doom there.#T3#
Doom misses with a leg kick
and Shin counters with a good, hard body kick but Doom shrugs it off.
Doom connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shin momentarily.
Shin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Doom moves away.
Doom scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shin in his tracks.
Doom tries to land a body kick
and Doom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Doom chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shin can pounce on him.
Doom throws a combination that misses
and Shin counters with a leg kick.
Good shot there by Shin.
Doom throws a leg kick #KD#
and Shin counters with a crisp right hand that drops Doom! Shin lets Doom back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doom lands a body shot. #CL#
Shin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Doom connects with a nasty looking knee right to Shin's face.
A body shot lands from Shin.
Shin lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Shin. #T4#
Shin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shin lands a body punch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shin.
Shin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Doom throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shin blocks it with crossed arms.
A body shot lands from Shin.
A short uppercut from Shin.
A short body shot lands from Shin as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Shin - that landed with a thud. #KD#
Shin drops Doom onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Doom is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Shin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shin lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Doom to his knees! Shin keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lao Shin!
Lao Shin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: GAMMA#741 Ricard v Kent     
Date:   Nov 03, 2018
#R1#
A jab from Tepes misses.
Tepes swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tepes's knee momentarily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tepes. That's going to slow Shin down.
Tepes on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tepes misses with a kick to the body.
Shin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tepes was well out of range. Poor timing from Shin.
Shin throws a head kick but Tepes moves out of range.
Shin misses the jab.
Shin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Shin ducks under a wild hook from Tepes.
Shin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shin just misses with a punch to the body.
A solid body kick from Tepes.
Shin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tepes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shin.
Tepes misses with a shot to the body
and Shin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Tepes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice defenses there by Shin.
Shin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tepes thumps Shin with a low kick.
An inside leg kick from Shin misses.
Tepes misses with a kick to the body.
Tepes avoids a kick to the body.
Shin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tepes at a distance.
Shin jabs at Tepes's body.
Shin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tepes connects with a nice looking jab.
Tepes misses with a leg kick
and Shin counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Tepes ducks under a wild hook from Shin.#T2#
Tepes throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tepes throws a low kick but Shin moves out of range easily.
Tepes delivers a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Tepes.
Shin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tepes finds it's way round the side to connect with Shin's head.
Tepes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shin lands with an overhand left.
Tepes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shin tries to score with a low kick but Tepes moves his leg out of the way.
Tepes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It looked like Shin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tepes digs a good body shot into Shin's ribs.
Tepes lands a nice hook to Shin's body. Shin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shin misses with a kick to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tepes, right into the meat. #T3#
Tepes scores with a nice body kick.
Tepes looks for the body kick but Shin saw that one coming.
Shin is looking to counter punch.
Tepes throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Tepes misses with a straight right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shin.
Shin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shin throws a hook but Tepes blocks it.
Tepes thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Shin if he has to take too many more of those.
Shin avoids the body shot from Tepes.
Shin throwing a counter right hand but Tepes manages to avoid it.
Tepes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shin. That did some damage!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tepes 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 Shin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bruno Tepes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, jab by Tepes - just one landing.
Tepes avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T4#
Tepes swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shin 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.
Tepes lands a jab to the head.
Tepes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shin is out of range and Tepes settles back down.
Shin blocks a jab.
Tepes is looking to land body kicks.
Tepes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shin throws a shot from downtown. Tepes moves away and avoids it.
Shin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tepes.
Tepes throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tepes tries a head kick but it misses.
Tepes misses with a body punch
and Shin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tepes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bruno Tepes 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#
Shin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tepes.
Tepes throws out a counter right but Shin avoids it with no problem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tepes. Shin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tepes connects with a right hand. Shin shakes it off.
Tepes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shin is looking to slow Tepes down with leg kicks.
Tepes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CL#
Tepes gets tackled into the cage by Shin. Shin maintains the clinch.
Nice body punch from Shin.
Tepes prevents a body shot from Shin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shin.
Shin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shin tries to throw a body punch but Tepes avoids it by throwing Shin back against the cage.
Shin digs a right hand underneath Tepes's ribcage. Tepes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tepes working aggressively here. #T1#
A short body shot lands from Tepes as the two fighters clinch.
Shin lands an elbow inside.
Tepes prevents a body shot from Shin.
Shin throws a punch but it's blocked by Tepes.
A nice left hand lands by Tepes.
Tepes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shin swings wildly with an uppercut but Tepes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shin.
A head punch on the inside from Shin fails to land. #BC2#
Tepes breaks from the clinch.
Tepes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tepes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tepes throws a leg kick which misses Shin's front leg but catches the back leg as Shin tries to avoid it.
Tepes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shin.
Tepes throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Shin counter with a right hand. #T2#
Tepes misses with a low kick.
Tepes lands an overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shin moves out of range of the body kick.
It looks like Shin has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Tepes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shin was well out of range. Poor timing from Tepes.
An attempted straight right counter from Shin misses the target.
Shin checks the leg kick.
Shin slips under a jab.
Shin tried to counter with a leg kick but Tepes avoided it.
Tepes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tepes throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tepes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tepes cracks the inside of Shin's front leg.
Tepes misses with a body punch
and Shin counters with a slapping leg kick.
Shin tries to move into range but Tepes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tepes scores with a jab to the head.
Tepes walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T3#
Tepes bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tepes. Shin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tepes lands a glancing blow to the side of Shin's head.
Tepes needs to keep his hands up - Shin had a free shot at his head there.
Tepes swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Shin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Shin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Tepes moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tepes misses with a hook. Shin ducked under it nicely.
Tepes on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Shin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bruno Tepes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tepes doesn't seem bothered though. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tepes's calf.
Tepes throws a big shot that misses.
Shin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tepes finds it's way round the side to connect with Shin's head.
Shin slips a straight right by Tepes.
Shin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Shin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tepes.
Shin feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tepes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A low kick from Tepes is predictable there
and Shin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shin will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Jab by Tepes.
A punch lands to the side of Shin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tepes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tepes tries to land a leg kick but Shin saw it coming and moves away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tepes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bruno Tepes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tepes feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shin's calf.
Both fighters circling a little - Shin finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tepes.
Tepes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shin.
Tepes moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tepes tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shin is able to avoid easily.
Tepes walks into a stiff left hand from Shin.
Tepes looks to score with a jab to the body but Shin is just out of range.
Tepes lets loose with a powerful body kick. Shin will feel that in the morning.
Tepes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shin can pounce on him.
Shin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tepes fakes the leg kick and cracks Shin in the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tepes works Shin's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Tepes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good work by Shin as he checks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Shin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tepes connects with a single shot there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tepes. That's going to slow Shin down.
Shin scores with a nice strike.
Shin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tepes. That did some damage!
Tepes throws a leg kick
and Shin counters with a good low kick that Tepes was not able to check.
Tepes throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Shin connects with a solid leg kick.
Tepes throws an off balance right hand
and Shin counters with a nice leg kick.
Tepes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shin lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tepes swings widly with a right hand
and Shin counters with a straight right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tepes.
Lao Shin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tepes misses with a body kick.
Tepes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shin throws out a loose jab but Tepes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shin throws a body kick that misses.
Tepes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shin lands a front kick.
Shin moves out of range as Tepes strikes.
Tepes fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shin checks it well.
Tepes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shin is out of range and Tepes settles back down.
Shin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tepes counters with a series of strikes. Shin will be more careful next time no doubt. #T3#
Shin misses with an uppercut
and Tepes counters with a body kick.
Tepes stuns Shin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shin swings for the body but Tepes moves out of range.
Shin scoring well with a low kick there.
Shin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Shin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tepes steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Shin. That one must have hurt.
Tepes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tepes misses with a low kick.
Shin blocks the body kick.
Shin looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tepes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tepes throws a leg kick but Shin checks it.
Shin throws out a loose jab but Tepes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tepes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bruno Tepes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Shin moves out of range of the body kick from Tepes.
Tepes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shin. Shin obviously looking to wear him down.
Shin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Tepes misses.
Shin digs a good body shot into Tepes's ribs.
Shin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tepes follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Good leg kick by Tepes there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tepes misses with the body kick
and Shin counters with a good low kick that Tepes was not able to check.
Some bone on bone action there as Tepes checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Shin connects with a jab.
Shin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

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 Lao Shin.
I think Tepes 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lao Shin!

Our winner, Lao Shin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: GAMMA#736 Lord v Keenan     
Date:   Oct 06, 2018
#R1#
Doom misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Shin counters with a good, hard body kick but Doom shrugs it off.
Shin throws a lazy right hand but Doom sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Shin.
Doom looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Doom throws a body kick that misses.
Doom misses with the combination.
Doom throws a leg kick but Shin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Shin looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Shin misses with a shot to the body
and Doom counters with a nice uppercut.
A big right from Doom misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Shin misses its target.
Shin dodges the punch combination from Doom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shin moves away from the strike by Doom.
Doom throws a hook to the side of Shin's head but Shin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shin throwing a counter right hand but Doom manages to avoid it.
Doom is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Doom misses with a looping right.
Doom connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Doom swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Doom. Doom obviously looking to wear him down.
Shin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Doom.
Shin throws a body shot but no joy.
Doom misses with a looping left.
Shin throws a body kick that misses.
Doom appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Doom looks to land a right hand but Shin moved out of range.
Shin is looking to counter with a body kick.
Doom jabs Shin right on the nose. Shin blinks but takes it well.
Doom throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Shin counters by moving into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Shin.
Shin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shin misses with a punch to the body.
Shin takes a shot to the head.
Doom throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shins head.
Doom softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shin gets through Doom's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Doom backwards.
Doom blocks an elbow strike from Shin.
We've been informed that Doom 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.#T2#
A left hand lands to the body for Shin.
Shin misses with a punch on the inside.
Shin scores with a shot to the side of Doom's head. #BC2#
Doom manages to break the clinch.
Doom throws a leg kick but Shin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Shin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Doom on the side of the head.
Doom connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Doom throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shin counters with a leg kick.
Doom looks to land a body kick but Shin moved away.
Shin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Shin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Project Doom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doom takes one to the side of the head.
Doom slips a straight right by Shin.
Doom looks to land a right hand but Shin moved out of range.
Doom motions for Shin to come forward. Doom throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Doom dips to his left and cracks Shin with an uppercut!
Doom looks to land a left hand but Shin moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Shin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Shin staying out of range there.
Doom misses with a hook.
Shin quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Shin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Doom on the side of the head.
Doom tries a low kick but Shin avoids it.
Shin misses with an uppercut. Doom saw that one coming.
Shin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Doom is out of range and Shin settles back down.
A leg kick checked by Shin.
Doom throws a body punch but Shin moves out of range.
Shin looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Doom lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shin's sensitive parts.
Shin throws a body kick that misses.
Doom looks to land a right hand but Shin moved out of range.
Shin throws a wild body kick that Doom sees coming a mile off.
A countering left hand to the body from Doom misses.
Doom lands with a cross.
Doom throws a shot to the body. #T4#
Doom throws a shot from downtown. Shin moves away and avoids it.
Shin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Doom scores with a sloppy right hand. Shin should have avoided that one.
Doom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Doom misses with a left hand
and Shin counters with a low kick, right behind Doom 's knee.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shin throws a chopping leg kick but Doom manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Doom throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Doom throws a sloppy body shot
and Shin counters with a good low kick that Doom was not able to check.
Doom throws the left hand but Shin avoids the punch easily.
Doom bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shin's head backwards.
Shin wants to slow Doom down by chopping away at his legs.
Doom connects with an inside leg kick.
Shin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Shin misses with an uppercut. Doom saw that one coming.
Doom looks to score with a jab to the body but Shin is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Project Doom dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Doom avoids a kick to the body.
Doom chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shin can pounce on him.
A clash of legs there as Shin blocks the low kick.
Doom feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shin's calf.
Doom has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Doom takes a swing at Shin's ribcage but misses.
Shin connects with a leg kick. Doom looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Shin lands with a good body shot.
Doom looks to land a body kick but Shin moved away.
Doom lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Shin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Doom cracks Shin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Good work by Shin as he checks the leg kick.
Shin throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doom with a nice cross.
Doom misses with an uppercut. Shin saw that one coming.
Shin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Doom wants to slow Shin down by chopping away at his legs.
Doom throws a leg kick but Shin moved away.
Doom is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Shin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shin moves out of range of the body kick from Doom.
It looked like Shin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shin misses with a low kick as Doom jumps back.
Shin throws a hook but Doom avoids it easily.
Doom lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Doom throws a head kick but Shin moves out of range.
Project Doom seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shin blocks a head kick by Doom.
Doom throws a shot to the body.
Doom's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shin under the eye.
Shin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shin throws a jab but it's blocked by Doom.
Doom slips a straight right by Shin.
Doom steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T2#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Doom.
Doom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good shot there by Doom.
Doom scores with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doom throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shin misses with an elbow over the top.
Doom tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shin trying to stall but Doom improves his position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shin.
Doom prevents a body shot from Shin.
Shin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Doom lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shin backwards.
Shin digs a right hand underneath Doom's ribcage. Doom let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Doom as Shin tries to tie him up.
Shin blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Still in the clinch, Doom scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shin lands a body punch.
Shin has a couple of punches blocked by Doom. #BC2#
Doom escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Doom is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shin.
Doom moves out of range of the body kick.
Shin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Doom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shin lands a jab to Doom's midsection.
Doom cracks Shin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Shin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No joy there for Doom, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Doom connects with a nice looking jab.
Doom throws a sloppy head kick and Shin moves out of range easily.
Doom throws a sloppy body shot
and Shin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doom throws the left hand but Shin avoids the punch easily.
Shin tried to counter with a leg kick but Doom avoided it.
Doom throws a hook to the side of Shin's head but Shin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shin missing with a left hand there. Doom was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Doom misses with a body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Doom, right into the meat.
Shin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Doom misses with a straight left.
Shin is looking to counter punch.
Doom throws a front kick aimed at Shin's knee but Shin avoids it well.
Doom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shin manages to avoid it.
Shin avoids the body shot from Doom.
Shin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Shin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Doom throws a lazy right hand but Shin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Doom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Project Doom showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Shin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Shin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Doom throws a leg kick but Shin checks it.
Shin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Doom takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #ROC#
Doom is rocked!
Doom misses with a hook. Shin ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Shin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Doom throws a push kick but Shin slaps the foot to one side.
Shin misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Doom! But no joy.
Doom misses with a left hand
and Shin counters with a leg kick.
Shin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Doom is still on wobbly legs! Can Shin finish him?
Doom tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Doom seems to have recovered his senses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Shin misses.
Doom misses with a right hand
and Shin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Doom swings widly with a right hand
and Shin finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#T1#
Doom paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Doom feints and then cracks Shin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shin down.
Doom misses with a hook
and Shin counters with a straight right hand.
Doom scores with a body shot.
A slow jab from Shin misses its intended target.
Doom throws out a counter right but Shin avoids it with no problem.
Doom avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shin throws a wild body kick that Doom sees coming a mile off.
Doom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shin manages to avoid it.
No joy there for Doom, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Doom works Shin's body with a nice hook.
Shin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Doom. Doom circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shin avoids the body shot from Doom.
Doom lands with a thumping leg kick. #T2#
Doom waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shin.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doom throws a right hand that Shin ducks under and follows up with a left that Shin also avoids with ease.
Doom on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL#
Shin clinches up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Shin.
Shin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Shin misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Shin.
Shin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Doom working aggressively here.
Shin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Doom backwards.
Doom landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Shin stalling in the clinch.
Shin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shin blocks an uppercut.
Shin blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Doom lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shin backwards.
Doom is looking to break free of the clinch but Shin has double underhooks.
Shin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shin swings wildly with an uppercut but Doom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Doom lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shin backwards.
Doom using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Doom's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Doom misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shin.
A body shot lands from Shin.
Doom presses Shin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Doom is trying to push Shin away but Shin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Shin working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Doom pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shin cracks the inside of Doom's front leg. #T4#
Shin blocks the body kick.
Doom thows a body kick. Shin tries to catch it but that hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Doom takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Doom appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Shin.
It looked like Shin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Good leg kick by Shin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Doom scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Doom thuds his right hand into Shin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Doom misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice cross by Shin.
Doom throws a sloppy head kick and Shin moves out of range easily.
Shin is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Doom.
Doom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lao Shin clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Shin takes one to the side of the head.
Doom takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Shin throws a body shot but no joy.
Doom walks into a straight right hand from Shin.
Shin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A punch combination from Doom misses.
Shin throwing a counter right hand but Doom manages to avoid it.
Shin ducks under a wild hook from Doom.
Doom circles away from the clinch attempt.
Doom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doom goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sloppy strikes from Shin. Those never looked like landing.
Doom throws out a counter right but Shin avoids it with no problem.
Doom tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Doom misses with a left hand
enabling Shin to counter with a crisp jab.
Doom shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T1#
Shin walks into a left hand.
Shin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Doom has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Doom lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Shin misses with a kick to the body.
Doom throws a lazy uppercut
and Shin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Doom's knee momentarily.
Doom is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shin.
Shin misses the shot to the body.
Doom checks a leg kick nicely.
Doom lands with a thumping leg kick.
Doom throws a wild body kick that Shin sees coming a mile off.
A little feinted left hand from Shin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Doom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shin moves away.
A low kick from Doom is predictable there
and Shin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Doom's knee momentarily.
Doom throws a poor cross that misses
and Shin counters with a leg kick. #T2#
Shin lands a glancing blow to the side of Doom's head.
Doom shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Doom throws a low kick but Shin moves out of range easily.
Shin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Shin moves away from the strike by Doom.
Doom connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A slow jab from Shin misses its intended target.
Doom is looking to land body kicks.
Shin throws a body shot but no joy.
Shin throws a hook but Doom avoids it easily.
Doom lands a nice looking body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Doom. That's going to slow Shin down. #T3#
Doom misses with a leg kick
and Shin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Doom.
Nice jab there from Doom.
Doom throws a leg kick
and Shin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Doom throws a lazy right hand but Shin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Doom looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A punch lands to the side of Shin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Doom lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shin's sensitive parts.
Shin throws a sloppy head kick and Doom moves out of range easily.
Doom throws out a loose jab but Shin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doom misses with a low kick.
Shin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Shin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Doom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shin throws an overhand right that lands on Doom's shoulder, as Doom tries to avoid the shot.
Doom swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Doom misses with a low kick.
Doom cracks Shin with an open hand slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Shin quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Shin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shin throws a jab but it's blocked by Doom.
Doom pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Doom fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shin throws a jab but it's blocked by Doom.
Shin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Doom lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Doom lands with an uppercut that bounces Shin off the cage and back into range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Project Doom 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. This is the final round!
#R5#
Doom throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Shin to counter with a crisp jab.
That kick from Shin tenderised Doom's leg. Doom is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sloppy strikes from Shin. Those never looked like landing.
Doom now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Doom digs a good body shot into Shin's ribs.
Doom takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Doom checks a leg kick nicely.
Doom looks to throw the jab but Shin is out of range.
Doom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shin.
Doom scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shin throws a leg kick that misses.
Doom swats away the attempt to clinch by Shin.
Doom throws out a counter right but Shin avoids it with no problem.
Good leg kick by Doom there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T1#
Shin avoids the head kick by Doom.
Shin takes one on the button.
Doom's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Doom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shin.
Doom throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shin counters with a good low kick that Doom was not able to check.
Doom shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Shin defending well as Doom loads up on a big left hand.
Doom misses with a few strikes there.
Shin moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Shin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shin throws a good cross that connects.
Doom smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Doom - that will leave a mark! #T2#
Doom on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doom throws a lazy uppercut
letting Shin counter with a right hand.
Lao Shin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shin 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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Doom misses with an uppercut.
Shin quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Doom throws a big shot that misses.
Doom throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Doom explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Doom throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Doom.
Doom thows a left - swing and a miss!
Doom misses with a hook. Shin ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Doom looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It appears Shin was looking to counter with a kick there.
Doom scores with a jab. Shin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A swing and a miss from Shin.
Shin throws a hook to the side of Doom's head but Doom sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Doom throws a low kick, looking for Shin's leg but Shin calmly moves out of range.
Doom keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Doom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shin.
Shin avoids the head kick by Doom.
Shin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Doom looks to land a left hand but Shin moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Doom does it's job there.
Doom misses the body punch
and Shin counters with a nice uppercut.
Shin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T4#
Doom uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shin.
Doom connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shin momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shin bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#KD#
Shin drops Doom with a beautiful combination! Doom stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Shin is looking for the KO!
Doom lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Doom throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shin counters with a nice uppercut.
Doom throws a low kick, looking for Shin's leg but Shin calmly moves out of range.
Shin misses the shot to the body.
Shin misses the body punch
and Doom counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Doom throws a right and a left that Shin avoids nicely.
Doom takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Shin swings widly with a right hand
and Doom counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lao Shin.
I think Doom 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 46:49
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 47:49
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Project Doom!

Project Doom is the new welterweight champion!
Project Doom decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: GAMMA#726 Kruger v Heimendahl     
Date:   Aug 18, 2018
#R1#
Yount misses with the body kick
and Shin counters with a nice uppercut.
Shin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Yount throws an overhand right that lands on Shin's shoulder, as Shin tries to avoid the shot.
Jab by Yount.
Yount misses with a lunging right hand
and Shin counters with a head kick that wobbles Yount - left then right he sways and one more bomb from Shin sends him down. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lao Shin!
Our winner, Lao Shin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: GAMMA#724 Grigorian v Sodergre     
Date:   Aug 04, 2018
#R1#
Rienfeldt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rienfeldt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rienfeldt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
An inside leg kick lands from Shin.
Rienfeldt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shin. That did some damage!
Shin drops his hands momentarily and Rienfeldt takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rienfeldt loads up on a big right hand but Shin slips the punch.#CL#
Shin instigates a clinch.
Shin lands a body shot.
A right hand to the body from Shin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shin avoiding damage as Rienfeldt throws knees to the body.
Shin digs a right hand underneath Rienfeldt's ribcage. Rienfeldt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rienfeldt looks winded!
Rienfeldt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shin scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Shin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shin 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. #CUT#
It looks like Fredrik Rienfeldt has been cut.#T1#
Rienfeldt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rienfeldt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rienfeldt attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rienfeldt connects with a solid leg kick.
Rienfeldt misses with a straight left.
Rienfeldt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shin looks to score with a jab to the body but Rienfeldt is just out of range.
Rienfeldt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shin. #CL2#
Rienfeldt has closed the distance and engaged Shin in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rienfeldt.
Shin blocks an uppercut.
Rienfeldt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shin misses with a body punch.
Shin fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Rienfeldt pushes Shin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shin blocks a body shot from Rienfeldt.
Rienfeldt throws a punch but it's blocked by Shin.
Rienfeldt tries to work over Shin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rienfeldt.
Shin tries to work over Rienfeldt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rienfeldt throws an elbow but it misses.
A short left from Shin.
Rienfeldt has a couple of punches blocked by Shin.
Rienfeldt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shin misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Shin.
Shin blocking some punches.
Rienfeldt prevents a body shot from Shin.
Shin struggles to land a body shot inside as Rienfeldt controls his hands.
Rienfeldt creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rienfeldt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rienfeldt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shin backwards. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shin.
Shin blocking some punches.
Rienfeldt misses with a punch on the inside.
Shin blocks an uppercut.
Shin working aggressively here.
Shin blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shin.
Shin lands a right hand.
Shin tries to throw a body punch but Rienfeldt avoids it by throwing Shin back against the cage.
Shin has a couple of punches blocked by Rienfeldt.
Nice body punch from Rienfeldt.
Shin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rienfeldt avoids it.
Shin gets through Rienfeldt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shin lands with a left to the head.
Rienfeldt misses with some punches.
Shin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shin misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shin.#T4#
Shin blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rienfeldt blocks a body shot from Shin.
A head punch on the inside from Rienfeldt fails to land.
Rienfeldt misses with a punch on the inside.
Shin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shin lands a body punch.
Shin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shin scores with a shoulder strike.
Rienfeldt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shin misses with a punch to the body.
Shin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The referee calls for Shin to work.
Shin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rienfeldt avoids a wild elbow strike from Shin.
Rienfeldt lands with a right to the head.
Shin blocks an uppercut.
Rienfeldt misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Lao Shin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Fredrik Rienfeldt's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Rienfeldt defending well as Shin loads up on a big left hand.
Shin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rienfeldt throws the left hand but Shin avoids the punch easily.
Shin thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rienfeldt if he has to take too many more of those.
Shin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lao Shin is winning the standup battle so far.
Rienfeldt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rienfeldt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shin. That did some damage!
Rienfeldt blocks a leg kick.
Rienfeldt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fredrik Rienfeldt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rienfeldt tries to clinch but Shin is having none of it.
Shin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shin connects with a crisp jab.
Rienfeldt looks to throw the jab but Shin is out of range.
Rienfeldt swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T1#
Shin blocks the body kick.
It appears Shin was looking to counter with a kick there.
A bone on bone clash there as Shin blocks the leg kick.
Shin throws out a loose jab but Rienfeldt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That kick from Rienfeldt tenderised Shin's leg. Shin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shin lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rienfeldt will feel that in the morning.
Rienfeldt thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Shin if he has to take too many more of those.
Shin misses with an uppercut. Rienfeldt saw that one coming.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Shin.
Rienfeldt avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rienfeldt is breathing heavily.
Rienfeldt missing with a left hand there. Shin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rienfeldt misses with a body shot.
Shin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Shin with a jab.
Rienfeldt throws a low kick but Shin avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rienfeldt misses with a hook to the body
and Shin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rienfeldt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Shin looks to throw a body kick
and Rienfeldt counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Shin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rienfeldt misses with a low kick as Shin jumps back.
Shin is looking to counter punch.
A slow jab from Rienfeldt misses its intended target.
Rienfeldt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shin looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Rienfeldt misses with a shot to the body
and Shin counters with a stiff right hand.
Shin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
A big left from Shin misses.
Rienfeldt is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rienfeldt throws a leg kick but Shin moved away.
Shin throws a lazy right hand but Rienfeldt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shin drops his hands momentarily and Rienfeldt takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Rienfeldt.
An inside leg kick from Rienfeldt misses.
Shin fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rienfeldt just manages to avoid it.
Rienfeldt throws a lazy right hand but Shin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rienfeldt scores with a punch to the head.
Rienfeldt throws a head kick but Shin moves out of range.
Shin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rienfeldt misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Shin misses the target.
Nice jab there from Shin. #T4#
Shin wants to slow Rienfeldt down by chopping away at his legs.
Shin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rienfeldt moves out of range of the strikes.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rienfeldt.
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!
Rienfeldt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shin feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Rienfeldt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shin lands a really nice looking cross but Rienfeldt seems unphased. #CUT#
That has opened up Fredrik Rienfeldt's cut even more.
Shin moves out of range of the leg kick from Rienfeldt.
Rienfeldt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rienfeldt misses with a body shot
and Shin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shin looks to score with a jab to the body but Rienfeldt is just out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rienfeldt 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 Shin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rienfeldt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Fredrik Rienfeldt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Fredrik Rienfeldt's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Rienfeldt scores with a body shot.
Rienfeldt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shin counters with a nice body kick.
Rienfeldt throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shin counters with a nice kick to the body.
Rienfeldt throws a leg kick
and Shin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Shin misses its intended target.
Rienfeldt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shin.
Rienfeldt blocks a jab.
It seemed like Rienfeldt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rienfeldt.
Shin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rienfeldt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A jab from Shin finds it's way through Rienfeldt's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rienfeldt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Shin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rienfeldt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shin wants to clinch.
Rienfeldt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shin slips under a jab.
Rienfeldt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rienfeldt doesn't seem bothered though.
Shin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Shin tests Rienfeldt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rienfeldt throws a leg kick but Shin moved away.#T2#
Rienfeldt 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.
Good leg kick by Rienfeldt there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rienfeldt throws a low kick but Shin moves out of range easily.
Rienfeldt misses with a low kick.
Shin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rienfeldt on the side of the head.
Both fighters circling a little - Shin finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Rienfeldt misses the shot to the body.
Shin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
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!
Rienfeldt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shin scores with a hook.
Shin connects with a nice looking jab. #T3#
Rienfeldt motions for Shin to come forward. Rienfeldt throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As Rienfeldt backs away, Shin returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Shin connects with a solid leg kick.
Shin throws the left hand but Rienfeldt avoids the punch easily.
Shin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rienfeldt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shin moves away from the strike by Rienfeldt.
Shin misses with a hook. Rienfeldt ducked under it nicely.
Rienfeldt cracks Shin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shin connects with an inside leg kick.
Rienfeldt takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shin moves out of range of the strikes.
Rienfeldt takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT#
The cut above Fredrik Rienfeldt's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T4#
Rienfeldt checks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Shin.
Rienfeldt shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Shin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rienfeldt.
Rienfeldt checks a leg kick nicely.
Rienfeldt looks to throw the jab but Shin is out of range.
Shin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rienfeldt counters with a big head kick but Shin shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rienfeldt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shin's sensitive parts.
Nice defenses there by Shin.
Shin moves out of range of the body kick from Rienfeldt.
Rienfeldt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shin.
Rienfeldt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lao Shin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Shin 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lao Shin!

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

 

Event: GAMMA#719 Bubba v Saric     
Date:   Jul 07, 2018
#R1#
Pierno misses the jab.
Pierno swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shin misses with a body kick.
Shin throws a shot from downtown. Pierno moves away and avoids it.
Pierno throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shin on the side of the head. #CL#
Pierno has Shin up against the cage in a clinch.
Shin working aggressively here. #TD#
Pierno pulls guard.
Pierno has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pierno being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Pierno is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shin defends well.#T1#
Shin slips nicely into half guard.
Pierno is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pierno is refusing to be controlled, as Shin sits in half guard. #SUB#
Pierno actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Pierno looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shin wants to pass to mount but Pierno is defending the position.
Pierno is looking for a sweep. Shin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Shin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pierno defends it well.
Shin prevents Pierno from improving his position.#SUB2#
Shin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pierno doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shin. #SUB2#
Shin is trying to work for a kimura but Pierno is defending well.
Pierno trying to control from the bottom. #T3#
Shin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pierno does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Pierno actively working from the bottom here.
Shin prevents Pierno from improving his position.
Shin passes to side control. #SUB2#
Shin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Shin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Shin trying to control the action but Pierno is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pierno gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pierno moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pierno controls Shin momentarily but Shin frees himself.
Shin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Shin wants to control from the top but Pierno keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Pierno is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lao Shin will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Pierno connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pierno stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pierno rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut there from Pierno.
Shin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tim Pierno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pierno.
Pierno swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shin.
Pierno tries to clinch but Shin is having none of it.
Pierno misses with a left hand
and Shin counters with a stiff 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!
Pierno works the jab nicely.#T1#
Pierno missing with a left hand there. Shin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shin throws out a counter right but Pierno avoids it with no problem.
Shin lands with a good body shot.
Pierno is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Shin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pierno.
Pierno is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Pierno throws a looping overhand right but Shin ducks down to avoid it.
Pierno tries to bum rush Shin with a series of wild strikes but Shin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tim Pierno is winning the standup battle so far.
Pierno misses with a hook.
Pierno throws an off balance right hand
and Shin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shin misses with a jab to the body
and Pierno counters with a nice uppercut.
Shin misses with an uppercut
and Pierno makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shin slips a jab from Pierno.
Shin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pierno moves away.
A slow jab from Pierno misses its intended target. #T2#
Shin lunges at Pierno with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pierno's hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pierno lands a jab.
Pierno misses with an uppercut.
Pierno scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pierno throws a right hand that misses
and Shin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pierno thinking. #CL#
Pierno moves into range and clinches up with Shin.
Pierno lands a shoulder strike.
Pierno lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pierno pushes Shin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pierno lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shin backwards.
Shin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short uppercut from Pierno.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shin.
Shin fails to pull guard.
Pierno fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T3#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pierno's brow.
A short uppercut from Shin.
Shin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Shin.
Shin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pierno is trying to pull guard but Shin has him pressed against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pierno struggles to land a body shot inside as Shin controls his hands.
Pierno has a couple of punches blocked by Shin.
Pierno goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Shin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pierno ducks right into an uppercut from Shin.
Shin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pierno thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Pierno looks to land a left hand but Shin moved out of range nicely.
Despite the aggression on Shin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shin misses with a leg kick
and Pierno counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pierno scores with a body shot.
Shin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pierno.
Shin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pierno has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shin throws a jab when Pierno was well out of range.
Pierno seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A lazy body kick from Shin
and Pierno connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pierno misses with a left hand
and Shin counters with a left to the body.
Pierno throws a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Pierno 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#
Pierno misses with a hook to the body #CL2#
and Shin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Pierno throws a head punch that misses.
Shin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shin tries a body shot but Pierno blocks it.
Shin lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Shin.
Shin misses with a body punch.
Shin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pierno is trying to pull guard but Shin has him pressed against the cage.
Shin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pierno.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pierno struggles to land a body shot inside as Shin controls his hands.
Pierno tries to pull guard but Shin won't allow it.
Lao Shin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Shin lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pierno misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shin swings wildly with an uppercut but Pierno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pierno jumps guard but Shin stands there with Pierno around his waist. Pierno gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Pierno. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Shin working aggressively here.
Shin scores with a shoulder strike.
Shin tries a body shot but Pierno blocks it.
Shin misses with the head strike. #TD#
Pierno pulls guard.
Shin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shin pushing down on Pierno's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Shin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Shin seems to be working for a kimura but Pierno defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Shin in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Pierno tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Shin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lao Shin!
Lao Shin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: GAMMA#715 Grigorian v Asai     
Date:   Jun 16, 2018
#R1#
Orsini on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Orsini misses with a wild body shot.
Shin is looking to counter the offense by Orsini and move into the clinch.
Orsini 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.
Shin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shin throws a wild body kick that Orsini sees coming a mile off.
Orsini just misses with a punch to the body.
Shin looks to land a left hand but Orsini moved out of range nicely.
Orsini avoids the body shot from Shin.
Nice defenses there by Shin.
Orsini throws a leg kick
enabling Shin to counter with a crisp jab.
Shin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT#
It looks like Alessandro Orsini has been cut.
Orsini uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Orsini throws a nice inside leg kick.
Orsini is looking to clinch.
Shin tries to work over Orsini's front leg with a kick but Orsini checks it. #T1#
Orsini fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Orsini lands with a nice body punch.
Orsini is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Shin rather than just go for the knockout.
Orsini lands with a hook. Shin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Shin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A shot to the body from Orsini misses #CL#
and Shin moves into the clinch.
A short left from Orsini.
Orsini avoids the elbow strike from Shin, against the cage.
Orsini goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shin tries to work over Orsini's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Orsini.
Shin misses with a punch on the inside.
Orsini lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orsini lands a right hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Orsini.
A short right from Orsini on the inside.
Shin blocks a body shot from Orsini.
Shin misses with a punch on the inside.
Orsini misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Orsini can't find room to land a body shot as Shin controls the action.
Nice body punch from Orsini.
Shin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shin blocking some punches.
Orsini tries to throw a body punch but Shin avoids it by throwing Orsini back against the cage.
Orsini blocks a body shot from Shin.
Shin blocking some punches.
Orsini misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Orsini struggles to land a body shot inside as Shin controls his hands.
Shin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shin lands a nice elbow.
Shin blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Orsini.
Shin tries a body shot but Orsini blocks it.
Shin prevents a body shot from Orsini.
Orsini blocks an elbow strike from Shin.
Shin tries to work over Orsini's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shin blocking some punches.
Shin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Orsini backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Orsini's brow.
Orsini blocks an elbow strike.#T3#
Shin struggles to land a body shot inside as Orsini controls his hands.
Shin has a couple of punches blocked by Orsini.
Orsini blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Orsini.
Shin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orsini lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shin backwards.
Shin lands with a left to the head.
Shin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Shin fails to land.
Orsini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Shin.
Shin lands a damaging elbow.
Orsini can't find room to land a body shot as Shin controls the action.
Orsini doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Orsini.
Orsini misses with a hook from the clinch.
Orsini misses with the head strike.
Shin lands a nice shot to the body.
Orsini scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orsini blocking some punches.
Orsini tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shin lands a hook that snaps the head of Orsini backwards. #T4#
Shin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shin.
Orsini working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Orsini lands with a short shot to the head.
Shin can't find room to land a body shot as Orsini controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Shin.
Orsini lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shin backwards.
Shin throws a head punch that misses.
Shin misses with a punch on the inside.
Orsini misses with the head strike.
Shin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Orsini lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shin backwards.
Shin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Shin.
Shin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from Orsini fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shin misses with the head strike.
Orsini misses with a punch on the inside.
Shin trying to stall but Orsini improves his position.
Orsini lands a nice uppercut.
Shin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Orsinis head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alessandro Orsini will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alessandro Orsini's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Orsini moves out of range of the body kick from Shin.
Orsini looks to land a right hand but Shin moved out of range.
Orsini misses with a body punch
and Shin counters with a leg kick.
Shin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Orsini swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shin misses with the body kick
and Shin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Orsini misses with a right hand
and Shin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Orsini takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Orsini misses with a straight left.
Shin scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsini throws an off balance right hand
and Shin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Orsini thinking.
Orsini scores with a jab to the jaw.
A slow jab from Shin misses its intended target.
Orsini throws a jab when Shin was well out of range.#T1#
Orsini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shin.
Alessandro Orsini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orsini. Shin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Orsini is looking to score with low kicks.
Orsini throws a lazy right hand but Shin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Orsini throws a nice outside leg kick.
Orsini throws a quick inside leg kick.
Orsini throws a jab but it's blocked by Shin.
Orsini fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shin.
Orsini moves into range and connects with a jab.
Orsini missing with a left hand there. Shin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shin connects with a single shot there.
Shin lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Orsini throws the left hand but Shin avoids the punch easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Orsini.
Nice shot by Orsini.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orsini throws an off balance right hand
and Shin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
That has opened up Alessandro Orsini's cut even more.
Orsini cracks Shin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Shin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Orsini was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Orsini looks to throw the jab but Shin is out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shin.
Orsini misses with a hook. Shin ducked under it nicely.
Shin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shin throws a hook but Orsini blocks it.#T3#
Orsini walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Orsini throws a leg kick but Shin checks it.
Orsini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shin.
Orsini misses with a wild body shot.
Shin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Orsini loads up on a big right hand but Shin slips the punch.
Shin thows a body kick. Orsini tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A good leg kick by Shin.
Alessandro Orsini seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shin looks to land a left hand but Orsini moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Orsini misses its intended target.
Shin throwing a counter right hand but Orsini manages to avoid it.
Shin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Orsini lands with a hook. Shin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Orsini misses with an uppercut
and Shin counters with a good, hard body kick but Orsini shrugs it off. #T4#
Shin throws a lazy right hand but Orsini sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Orsini tried to score with a low kick but Shin checks it.
Shin lunges at Orsini with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Orsini's 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!
Orsini throws a shot to the body.
Orsini walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shin checks a leg kick.
Shin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT#
The cut above Alessandro Orsini's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Orsini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A big left from Orsini misses.
Shin lands with a kick to the ribs.
Orsini looks to land a right hand but Shin moved out of range.
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 Lao Shin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alessandro Orsini's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Orsini thows a left - swing and a miss!
A quick step to the side and Shin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shin moves out of range of the strikes.
Orsini throws a hook but Shin blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Shin.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Orsini, right into the meat.
Shin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Orsini looks to land a right hand but Shin moved out of range.
Jab, jab by Shin - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It appears Shin was looking to counter with a kick there.
A big left from Orsini misses.
Orsini throws an overhand right that lands on Shin's shoulder, as Shin tries to avoid the shot.
Orsini uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shin.#T1#
Shin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orsini.
Orsini misses with a straight left.
Orsini rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shin counters with a nice uppercut.
Orsini punishes Shin's body with a nice straight punch.
Orsini finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A quick step to the side and Shin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orsini lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shin circles away quickly and effectively.
Shin walks into a stiff left hand from Orsini.
Shin missing with a left hand there. Orsini was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Orsini on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shin blocks a low kick nicely.
Orsini thows a left - swing and a miss!
Orsini rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Orsini throws a poor cross that misses
and Shin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Shin works Orsini's body with a nice hook.
Shin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Orsini.
A quick step to the side and Shin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shin misses with a straight left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Orsini.
Shin scoring well with a low kick there.
Orsini misses the shot to the body.
Shin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Shin takes a jab right on the kisser.
A decent looking cross lands there for Orsini.
Shin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Shin darts in and clinches Orsini up against the cage.
A short right from Orsini on the inside.
Orsini tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shin lands a nice shot to the body.
Orsini takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch on the inside from Orsini fails to land. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shin.
Shin works on Orsini's body with a couple of short punches.
Shin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Orsinis head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shin.
Shin scores with a shoulder strike.
Lao Shin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Orsini tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Orsini swings wildly with an uppercut but Shin uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Orsini fails to land.
Orsini misses with a hook from the clinch.
Orsini's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Orsini throws a head punch that misses.
Shin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Orsini scores with a shot to the side of Shin's head.
Orsini doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shin misses with a punch to the body.
Orsini softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shin tries to work over Orsini's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Orsini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shin misses with a punch to the body.
Orsini throws a punch but it's blocked by Shin.
Orsini throws a head punch that misses.
Orsini can't find room to land a body shot as Shin controls the action.
Shin throws a head punch that misses.
Shin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shin scores with an uppercut up the middle.#CUT#
Alessandro Orsini's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Shin tries a body shot but Orsini blocks it.
Orsini doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Orsini lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Orsini throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shin.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lao Shin!
A victorious Lao Shin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: GAMMA#709 Laine v Doubdtfire     
Date:   May 19, 2018
#R1#
Tepes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tepes connects with a jab.
Shin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shin lands a really nice looking cross but Tepes seems unphased.
Shin misses with a wild body shot.
Shin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tepes.
Tepes misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tepes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shin is looking to counter with a body kick.
Tepes misses with a kick to the body
and Shin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tepes's knee momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tepes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Shin closes the distance and clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Tepes.
Shin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tepes backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shin tries to work over Tepes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shin swings wildly with an uppercut but Tepes uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Tepes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tepes backwards.
Tepes scores with a shot to the side of Shin's head.
Tepes tries to throw a body punch but Shin avoids it by throwing Tepes back against the cage.
Shin struggles to land a body shot inside as Tepes controls his hands.
Shin cracks Tepes with a nice body shot.
Shin tries a body shot but Tepes blocks it.
Tepes blocking some punches.
Shin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tepes backwards.
Shin misses with a punch on the inside.
Tepes misses with some punches.
Shin lands with a left to the head.
Tepes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tepes swings wildly with an uppercut but Shin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tepes blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Shin tries a body shot but Tepes blocks it.
Shin blocks an uppercut.
Tepes takes an elbow to the temple.
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!
Tepes has a couple of punches blocked by Shin.
A short right from Shin on the inside.
Tepes tries to throw a body punch but Shin avoids it by throwing Tepes back against the cage.
Shin tries to work over Tepes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tepes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shin backwards.
Shin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shin takes a shot to the head.
Shin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tepes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tepes.
Tepes can't find room to land a body shot as Shin controls the action.
Tepes misses with the head strike.
Shin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tepes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shins head.
A short right from Tepes on the inside.
Tepes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T3#
Tepes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Tepes.
Shin scores with a shot to the side of Tepes's head.
Tepes tries a body shot but Shin blocks it.
Shin misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tepes.
Shin struggles to land a body shot inside as Tepes controls his hands.
Shin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shin lands a shoulder strike.
Tepes cracks Shin with a nice body shot.
Shin misses with a punch to the body.
Tepes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Tepes.
Tepes tries to throw a body punch but Shin avoids it by throwing Tepes back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Shin.
Tepes blocking some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tepes has a couple of punches blocked by Shin.
Tepes misses with some punches. #TD#
Shin has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Tepes uses from the top position. #T4#
Shin managing to control the position.
Tepes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Tepes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tepes has managed to get both his arms back between Shin's legs - danger averted.
Shin looking to control.
Tepes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Shin tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Tepes presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Shin can't escape the position.
Tepes controlling the pace for now.
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 Lao Shin 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#
Tepes moves out of range of the leg kick from Shin.#CL#
Shin has closed the distance and engaged Tepes in a clinch.
Lao Shin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tepes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tepes swings wildly with an uppercut but Shin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shin misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Shin.
Shin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tepes backwards.
Tepes misses with the head strike.
Shin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shin misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tepes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shin backwards.
Shin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tepess head.
Shin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tepes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shin tries to pull guard but Tepes holds him up against the cage and eventually Shin drops back down to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shin tries a body shot but Tepes blocks it. #T1#
Tepes blocks a body shot from Shin.
Shin misses with a punch to the body.
Tepes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shin misses with an elbow over the top.
Tepes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tepes tries a body shot but Shin blocks it.
Shin misses with a punch to the body.
Shin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tepes lands a right hand.
Tepes has a couple of punches blocked by Shin.
Tepes has a couple of punches blocked by Shin.
Shin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tepes misses with some punches.
Shin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tepes.
Tepes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shin backwards.
A hook to the body from Shin. #T2#
Shin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tepes's elbow.
Tepes blocks an uppercut.
Shin misses with the head strike.
Tepes has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Shin seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tepes can turn it around.
Shin tries to work over Tepes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shin tries a body shot but Tepes blocks it.
Tepes lands a body shot in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shin scores with a shoulder strike.
Tepes misses with some punches.
Tepes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shin backwards.
Tepes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shin misses with a body punch.
Shin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tepes to keep the fight standing.
Tepes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shin backwards.
Tepes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shin misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Shin blocks an uppercut.
Shin struggles to land a body shot inside as Tepes controls his hands.
Shin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short right from Shin.
Tepes blocks a body shot from Shin.
Tepes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shin's elbow.
Shin scores with a shot to the side of Tepes's head.
Shin tries to work over Tepes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tepes misses with the head strike.
Shin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Shin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tepes swings wildly with an uppercut but Shin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shin misses with a body punch.
Tepes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shin's elbow.
Shin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tepes lands an uppercut.#T4#
Shin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tepes scores with a shoulder strike.
Shin lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tepes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shin misses with a punch to the body.
Tepes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tepes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shin scores with a shot to the side of Tepes's head.
Tepes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tepes misses with some punches.
Shin lands a hook that snaps the head of Tepes backwards.
Tepes misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tepes.
A right hand to the body from Shin.
A left hand lands to the body for Tepes.
Shin throws a head punch that misses.
Shin blocking some punches.
Shin lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lao Shin dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Shin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A leg kick checked by Shin.
Tepes misses with a wild combination.
Shin throws out a loose jab but Tepes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bruno Tepes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shin slips a straight right by Tepes.
Shin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tepes swings for the body but Shin moves out of range.
Tepes misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shin. Tepes does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tepes moves away from the strike by Shin.
A countering left hand to the body from Tepes misses.
Tepes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tepes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shin to score with a decent uppercut.
Shin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tepes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Tepes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shin throws a low kick, looking for Tepes's leg but Tepes calmly moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tepes! But no joy.
Tepes misses with a kick to the body
and Shin counters with a body kick that stops Tepes in his tracks momentarily.
Shin blocks a jab.
Shin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tepes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tepes throws a head kick that misses
and Shin counters with a nice body kick.
Tepes misses the body punch
and Tepes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shin lands a jab to Tepes's midsection.
Tepes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A leg kick checked by Shin.
A quick step to the side and Shin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tepes tries to work over Shin's front leg with a kick but Shin checks it.
Shin tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tepes manages to circle out of the way.
Bruno Tepes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Shin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tepes throws the kick towards the body but Shin avoids it.
Shin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tepes paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tepes throws a body kick that misses.
Shin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice jab there from Shin.
Tepes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shin's head.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Shin. Tepes shrugs it off though.
Tepes lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tepes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tepes throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tepes throws a sloppy head kick
and Shin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tepes takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3#
Shin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tepes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tepes throws out the jab.
A left lands for Shin.
Shin cracks Tepes with an open hand slap.
Shin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shin lands with a right hand. #ROC#
Tepes is rocked!
Shin lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Tepes falls backwards - clearly groggy! Shin dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lao Shin!
Our winner, Lao Shin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: GAMMA#705 Springs v Malenko     
Date:   Apr 28, 2018
#R1#
Yount scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Yount cracks Shin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Good standup being displayed there by Yount as he connects with a hook.#ROC2#
Shin is rocked!
Yount blocks a jab.
Yount lunges at Shin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shin's hand.
Oh Shin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yount keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yount lands a nice looking body shot.
Shin seems to have got his legs back now.
Shin lands a body shot.
Shin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Yount counters with a nice uppercut.
Shin dips to his left and cracks Yount with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD2#
Yount lands a big head kick that sends Shin tumbling to the mat! Yount takes a step backwards and waves Shin back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Shin moves away from the strike by Yount.
Shin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Yount stuns Shin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yount staying out of range there.
Yount appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Yount lands a jab.
Shin gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Yount gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robin Yount!
A relieved looking Robin Yount thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: GAMMA#701 Shin v Laine 2     
Date:   Apr 07, 2018
#R1#
Shin loads up on a big right hand but Laine slips the punch.
Laine misses with a jab to the body
enabling Shin to counter with a crisp jab.
Shin throws a hook to the side of Laine's head but Laine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Laine throws a head kick but Shin moves out of range.
Shin connects with a looping right hand.
Laine looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shin throwing a counter right hand but Laine manages to avoid it.
Shin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Laine.
Laine flicks out a counter leg kick but Shin steps away.
Laine ducks under a wild hook from Shin.
Laine tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Laine, as that shot connected.
Laine misses with an uppercut
and Shin counters with a left to the body.
Shin throws a jab but it's blocked by Laine.
Laine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shin looks to land a left hand but Laine moved out of range nicely.
Shin checks a low kick from Laine.
Laine checks a leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Laine. That snapped Shin's head back. #T1#
Good exchange - Laine coming out on top.
Shin avoids the body shot from Laine. #TD2#
Laine is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Shin's half guard.
Shin trying to control from the bottom.
Shin is refusing to be controlled, as Laine sits in half guard.
Laine landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Shin is staying active underneath Laine, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Shin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shin taking some punishment here, with Laine in his half guard. #T2#
Shin is trying to get back to full guard.
Shin trying to control from the bottom.
Shin is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Laine passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Shin!
Shin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Shin slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laine throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Shin is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Shin is working hard here to advance position.
Shin is doing well to control the position and prevent Laine from advancing to side control.
Laine 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.
Shin has hold of Laine's hands but Laine slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Shin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Laine's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Laine's back!
Laine is really stuck here.
Laine is keeping busy. #SUB#
Shin is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Laine defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Shin doesn't have the hooks in and Laine manages to turn into his guard. #T4#
Shin looking for a sweep. Not yet Shin, not yet.
Shin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Laine keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shin's head.
Laine stands and throws Shin's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Shin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laine works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Musta Laine dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Shin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Laine throws a head kick but Shin moves out of range.
Shin throws a lazy right hand but Laine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD2#
Laine manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Shin on his heels. He'll look to pass Shin's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
Laine avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Laine trying to control the position from guard on top but Shin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laine 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.
Musta Laine has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1##SUB#
Shin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Laine lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Laine avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Laine trying to control the position from guard on top but Shin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #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.
Laine lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laine missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Laine makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Shin trying to control the position.
Laine's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Shin seems keen to control Laine's posture.
Laine cracks Shin with a solid left hand.
Shin can't keep his opponent in guard - Laine advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Laine throws a strike but Shin avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T3#
Laine postures up and lands a big shot to Shin's brow.
Shin 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.
Shin looking to control.
Shin working a defensive guard but Laine manages to pass into side control anyway.
Shin tries to bench press Laine off him but Laine keeps the position.
Shin is letting Laine control him for a moment.
Shin is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Shin struggling a bit here.
Shin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Laine wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shin taking a bit of punishment here - Laine scoring with strikes.
Laine has knee on belly momentarily but Shin bucks him off and regains half guard.
Shin tries to get to full guard but Laine has control of the leg.
Laine is keen to just control but Shin is a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shin tries to get to full guard but Laine has control of the leg.
Shin keeping control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Musta Laine 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!
#R3#
Shin throws a wild body kick that Laine sees coming a mile off.
Shin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Laine misses with a leg kick.
Shin slips a jab from Laine.
Laine feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Laine has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Laine throws a half hearted mid kick.
Laine tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shin swivels and escapes.
Shin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Laine throws a right hand that misses
and Shin counters with a left to the body.
Shin stuns Laine with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laine misses with a straight right.
Laine tries to land a leg kick but Shin saw it coming and moves away.
Shin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Shin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Laine throws a looping overhand right but Shin ducks down to avoid it.
Laine dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Shin connects with a solid leg kick.
Laine lands a leg kick that knocks Shin off balance momentarily.
Laine misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Shin misses the target.
Laine with a hook.#TD2#
Laine looking to score a takedown here. Shin is defending well but Laine drives through and ends up in Shin's guard.
Shin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Shin wants to pass the guard but Laine is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Laine is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shin is aware though and is defending well.
Laine wants to sweep but no luck.
Laine keeping full guard, as Shin tries to pass. #T2#
Shin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Shin passes Laine's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Shin works his way into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Shin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Laine is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Laine is looking for a sweep.
Laine 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.#T3#
Laine is not content to let Shin control the position. #SUB#
Shin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Laine has escaped the position, nice work there.
Laine manages to get back to half guard.
Laine wants to get back to full guard.
Shin tries to pass to full mount but Laine defends it.
Laine is trying to maintain the position but Shin is very close to passing his half guard.
Shin tries to pass to full mount but Laine defends it. #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.
Shin is looking to take a break and control but Laine is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shin stalling away here and it's allowed Laine to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Laine keeping moving, preventing Shin from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Laine working for a triangle but Shin defends it easily.
Laine looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shin is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Musta Laine just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Laine scores with a jab. Shin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Laine blocks a leg kick.
Shin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laine.
Shin throws the kick towards the body but Laine avoids it.
Laine moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Musta Laine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laine swings for the body but Shin moves out of range.
Laine looks to land a left hand but Shin moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Laine.
Laine throws out a leg kick but Shin moves out of range and Laine only half commits.
Shin scores with a shot to the body.
Shin misses with a head kick. #T1#
Shin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Laine.
Shin defending well as Laine loads up on a big left hand.
Laine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shin.
A little jabbing left from Laine on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Laine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shin.
Shin backing away here, and Laine unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Laine.
Shin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Laine throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shin misses with a hook #TD2#
and Laine counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Laine trying to control the position from guard on top but Shin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laine cracks Shin with a solid left hand.
Laine stopping the sweep attempt from Shin.#T2#
Laine working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Laine postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shin looking to control.
Laine content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Shin pulls Laine in close to prevent any damage.
Shin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laine is one step ahead there.
Shin keeping moving, preventing Laine from controlling successfully. #T3#
Laine looking to pass the guard.
Shin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Laine forces his way into half guard.
Laine drops an elbow to the side of Shin's head.
Shin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Laine landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Shin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Laine is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Laine 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.
Laine throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Laine looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Shin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Shin won't allow Laine to pass to mount.
Shin is pressing down on Laine's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Laine postures up and lands a big shot to Shin's brow.
Laine content to stall in guard here.
Shin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Musta Laine dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!
#R5#
Laine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Laine throws the kick towards the body but Shin avoids it.
Shin throws a body shot but no joy.
Laine misses with a low kick as Shin jumps back.
Shin throws a jab when Laine was well out of range.
Laine walks into a jab.
Laine thuds his shin into the meat of Shin's side.
Laine scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Laine shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Shin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Laine accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Laine sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Laine trying to control but Shin is working from the bottom.
Shin keeping full guard, as Laine tries to pass.
Shin is trying to control the position but Laine postures up. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Laine is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lao Shin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Laine working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Laine is looking to work some ground and pound but Shin has wrist control.
Shin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Laine trying to control but Shin is working from the bottom.
Shin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Laine thows a body kick. Shin tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Laine throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Laine throws a leg kick that misses.
Laine pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Laine turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Shin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab from Laine.
Laine lands with a shot to the body.
Laine sizes up Shin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Laine falls off balance throwing a combination
and Laine takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Laine misses with a low kick.
Laine throws out a loose jab but Shin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laine on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Shin throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Laine counter with a right hand.
Laine scores with a nice head shot.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Laine looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Shin!
Shin is looking to reverse the position.
Shin can't do much from the bottom here.
Laine landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Shin regains half guard.
Laine takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Laine slips a nice elbow through Shin's hands, connecting with Shin's forehead.#SUB#
Laine moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Shin.
Shin tries to buck Laine off but Laine is having none of it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Musta Laine!

Musta Laine is the new welterweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Musta Laine started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: GAMMA#699 Shin v Hyde     
Date:   Mar 24, 2018
#R1#
Nice jab there from Hyde.
Hyde throws a lazy right hand but Shin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hyde connects with an inside leg kick.
Hyde cracks Shin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Shin avoids the body shot from Hyde.
Shin tries to close the distance and clinch but Hyde swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hyde misses with a wild body shot.
Hyde throws a solid leg kick but Shin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hyde.
Hyde misses with a straight left.
Hyde tests Shin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shin throws the left hand but Hyde avoids the punch easily.
Hyde follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hyde!
Hyde looks to throw a body kick
and Shin counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shin looks for the body kick but Hyde saw that one coming.
Shin throws a poor cross that misses #CL2#
and Hyde counters by clinching up.
Shin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
A hook to the body from Shin.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hyde.
Hyde misses with some punches.
Shin working aggressively here.
Shin avoiding damage as Hyde throws knees to the body.
Hyde prevents a body shot from Shin.
Hyde looking to throw knees to the head but Shin is blocking nicely.
Hyde told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
A head punch on the inside from Hyde fails to land.
Hyde tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shin avoids it.
Shin lands a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hyde.
Hyde lands with a left to the head.
Shin takes a shot to the head.
Hyde is trying to maintain a safe position but Shin gets an underhook and turns Hyde into the cage.
Shin lands a damaging elbow.
Hyde connects with a nasty looking knee right to Shin's face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shin misses with a body punch.
Shin misses with a punch on the inside.
Shin misses with a body punch. #T2#
Shin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hyde is trying to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Shin fails to land.
Hyde misses with a body punch.
Hyde connects with a nasty looking knee right to Shin's face.
Hyde misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shin.
Shin blocking some punches.
Shin has a couple of punches blocked by Hyde.
Shin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Shin.
Hyde blocks an uppercut.
Shin lands a shot to the body.
Shin tries to throw a body punch but Hyde avoids it by throwing Shin back against the cage.
Shin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hyde blocks a body shot from Shin. #T3#
Shin misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Shin.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hyde.
Hyde prevents a body shot from Shin.
Hyde blocks an uppercut.
Hyde prevents a body shot from Shin.
A right hand to the body from Shin.
Hyde misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Shin fails to land.
Shin jumps guard but Hyde stands there with Shin around his waist. Shin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hyde trying to land knees to the body.
Hyde missing with knees to the body.
Hyde with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hyde tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hyde fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
Shin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hyde tries to land knees in the clinch but Shin avoids the damage to the body.
Hyde scores with a shot to the side of Shin's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shin is trying to pull guard but Hyde turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lao Shin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hyde blocks an elbow strike.
Hyde lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shin misses with a punch on the inside.
Hyde misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shin lands an uppercut.
Shin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hyde misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hyde struggles to land a body shot inside as Shin controls his hands.
Shin lands a body punch.
Hyde trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tito Hyde 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#
Shin ducks under a wild hook from Hyde.
Shin blocks a leg kick.
Hyde misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A good leg kick by Shin.
Hyde chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hyde takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Shin jabs Hyde right on the nose. Hyde blinks but takes it well.
Hyde misses with a wild body shot.
Shin looks to land a left hand but Hyde moved out of range nicely.
Hyde looks to throw the jab but Shin is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hyde throws a hook but Shin blocks it.
Hyde takes a swing at Shin's ribcage but misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hyde. Shin shrugs it off though.
Hyde throws a body shot but no joy.
Hyde thows a leg kick but Shin checks it
and Shin counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hyde is lucky that one didn't land flush. #T1#
Shin avoids the head kick by Hyde.
Hyde tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shin was well out of range. Poor timing from Hyde.
Tito Hyde seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice body kick there by Hyde.
Shin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hyde misses with the combination.
Hyde misses with a body punch
letting Shin counter with a right hand.
Shin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hyde manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hyde misses with a hook.#CL#
Shin closes the distance and clinches.
Hyde blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hyde is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shin is defending well for now.
Hyde blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Shin.
Hyde lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Shin lands a nice shot to the body.
Shin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hyde landing knees to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hyde pushes Shin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shin doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD#
Shin has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hyde uses from the top position. #SUB#
Shin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shin looking to control. #SUB#
Shin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hyde doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hyde manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T3#
Hyde keeping moving, preventing Shin from controlling successfully.
Hyde is controlling Shin's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shin stopping the sweep attempt from Hyde.
Shin looking to pass the guard.
Shin trying to control but Hyde is working from the bottom. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hyde trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Shin trying to control but Hyde is working from the bottom.
Shin looking to pass the guard.
Hyde 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.
Shin tries to free his leg and advance position but Hyde is retaining full guard. #ES2#
Hyde manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Shin scores with a nice strike.
Hyde moves out of range of the body kick.
Hyde lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shin at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tito Hyde will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Shin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hyde.
Hyde lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shin at a distance.
Hyde looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It looked like Shin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hyde throws a body shot but no joy.
Shin misses with a hook. Hyde ducked under it nicely.
Hyde is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Shin rather than just go for the knockout.
Shin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shin cracks Hyde with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hyde misses with a kick to the body
and Shin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hyde throws a leg kick
and Shin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hyde throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shin lands a jab to Hyde's midsection.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hyde.
Hyde throws a body kick, spinning off balance#CL#
and Shin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shin fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Shin lands an elbow inside that Hyde shrugs off.
Hyde blocks an uppercut.
Hyde blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shin throws a punch but it's blocked by Hyde.
Hyde tries to stall but Shin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Shin can't find room to land a body shot as Hyde controls the action.
Shin misses with the head strike.
Shin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hyde lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shin misses with a punch on the inside.
Hyde throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shin blocks it with crossed arms.
Hyde misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shin.
Hyde blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hyde tries to land knees in the clinch but Shin avoids the damage to the body.
Shin has a couple of punches blocked by Hyde.
Shin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shin avoiding damage as Hyde throws knees to the body. #T2#
Shin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hyde backwards.
Hyde takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#
It looks like Tito Hyde has been cut.
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!
Shin managing to block the knees to the body from Hyde.
Shin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hyde takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hyde lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shin backwards.
A hook to the body from Hyde.
Shin lands a right hand.
Lao Shin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shin lands with a light punch inside.
Shin tries a body shot but Hyde blocks it.
Hyde tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shin avoids it.
Shin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hyde takes an elbow to the temple.
Shin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hyde backwards. #ROC#
Hyde is rocked!
Shin lands with a short shot to the head.
Hyde is still on wobbly legs! Can Shin finish him?
Shin misses with a punch to the body.
Shin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Shin pushes Hyde back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shin gets through Hyde's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shin creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Hyde! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Shin.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lao Shin!
Lao Shin retains his welterweight title!
A victorious Lao Shin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: GAMMA#693 Volkov vs Shin 5     
Date:   Feb 24, 2018
#R1#
Shin misses with a wild body shot.
Volkov misses with a body kick.
Ilya Mstislav Volkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shin misses with a looping right.
Volkov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Volkov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Volkov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Volkov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Volkov 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.
Volkov takes a swing at Shin's ribcage but misses.
Volkov misses with an uppercut
letting Shin counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good work by Shin as he checks the leg kick.
Shin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Volkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shin manages to avoid it.
Volkov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shin's head backwards.#T1#
Shin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shin misses with the body kick
enabling Volkov to counter with a crisp jab.
Volkov ducks right into an uppercut from Shin.
Shin throws the left hand but Volkov avoids the punch easily.
Shin moves out of range of the strikes.
Volkov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shin can pounce on him.
Shin throws a lazy head kick
and Volkov counters with a stiff right hand.
Volkov lands a head shot.
Shin 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.
Shin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Shin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A lazy left from Volkov finds it's target.#T2#
Shin stalks Volkov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Volkov's face. Volkov staggers backwards, shaken.
Volkov throws a sloppy body shot
and Shin counters with a nice uppercut.
Volkov throws a leg kick which misses Shin's front leg but catches the back leg as Shin tries to avoid it.
Shin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Volkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shin manages to avoid it.
Volkov wants to slow Shin down by chopping away at his legs.
Volkov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Volkov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and Shin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Volkov misses with some punches.
Shin tries to work over Volkov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Volkov blocks an uppercut.
Shin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Volkov's elbow.
Volkov blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Volkov.
Shin scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shin. #BC#
Volkov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Volkov.
Shin jabs Volkov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Volkov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Volkov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Volkov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shin.
Shin wants to slow Volkov down by chopping away at his legs.
Volkov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Volkov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Danga de danga de dang - Shin scores with a four punch combination!#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!
Shin motions for Volkov to come forward. Shin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shin scores with a nice head shot.
Shin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Volkov moves away.
A quick step to the side and Volkov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Volkov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Volkov blocks a jab.
Volkov misses with a series of wild punches.
Shin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Volkov throws a hook but Shin avoids it easily.
It seemed like Shin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Volkov.
Shin flicks out a counter leg kick but Volkov steps away.
Shin throws a looping overhand right but Volkov ducks down to avoid it.
Shin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Volkov. Volkov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lao Shin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Volkov misses the body punch
and Shin counters with a nice uppercut.
Volkov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Volkov misses with a body punch
and Shin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Volkov connects with a right hand. Shin shakes it off.
Shin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Volkov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Volkov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Volkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shin manages to avoid it.
Shin misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shin moves out of range of the body kick from Volkov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shin! But no joy.
Shin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Volkov.
Volkov scores with a kick to the body.
Shin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Volkov.#T1#
Volkov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Shin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Volkov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Good leg kick by Volkov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Volkov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The fighters circling - Volkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice jab there from Volkov.
Shin tries a low kick but Volkov avoids it.
Volkov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Volkov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shin looks to throw the jab but Volkov is out of range.
Good shot there by Volkov.#T2##CL#
Volkov moves into range and clinches up with Shin.#BC#
Volkov manages to break the clinch.
Volkov dips to his left and cracks Shin with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Volkov throws a leg kick
and Shin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shin misses with a body kick.
Ilya Mstislav Volkov is winning the standup battle so far.
Shin misses with a hook. Volkov ducked under it nicely.
Shin misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Volkov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Volkov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shin counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick misses from Shin.
Volkov stuns Shin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Some bone on bone action there as Volkov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T3#
Shin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Volkov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Shin wants to slow Volkov down by chopping away at his legs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shin, right into the meat.
Volkov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Volkov cracks the inside of Shin's front leg.
Volkov misses with a hook. Shin ducked under it nicely.
Shin appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Shin swings for the body but Volkov moves out of range.
Volkov lands with a straight right. Shin didn't see that one coming.
Volkov misses with a body shot
letting Shin counter with a right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Volkov.
Shin appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Shin lands a leg kick that knocks Volkov off balance momentarily.#T4#
Volkov drops his hands momentarily and Shin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Volkov tries to clinch
and Shin counters with a stiff 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!
A slow jab from Volkov misses its intended target.
Volkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shin manages to avoid it.
Shin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shin moves out of range as Volkov throws a body kick.
Shin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Volkov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Volkov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Volkov throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Shin to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#
Volkov is rocked!
Volkov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shin counters with a crisp right that sends Volkov to the canvas! Shin follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lao Shin!
Lao Shin is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath Lao Shin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: GAMMA#690 Shin v Volkov 4     
Date:   Feb 03, 2018
#R1#
Nice uppercut there from Volkov.
Shin misses with a body kick.
A combination from Volkov does no damage.
Shin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Shin blocks the leg kick.
Volkov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Shin throws a body punch but Volkov moves out of range.
Volkov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shin at a distance.
Volkov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Volkov tries to move into range but Shin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shin blocks a jab.
Volkov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shin's head.
Shin checks the leg kick.
Volkov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shin.
Shin's corner calls for a 1-2. Shin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Shin misses with a low kick.
Shin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Volkov misses the shot to the body.
Shin throwing a counter right hand but Volkov manages to avoid it.
Volkov misses with a low kick.
Volkov tried to score with a low kick but Shin checks it.
Shin half committed to a counter leg kick.
Volkov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A nice combination there by Volkov.
Volkov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Volkov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Volkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Volkov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Volkov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Volkov misses with a looping right.#T2#
A bone on bone clash there as Volkov blocks the leg kick.
Volkov throws an overhand right that lands on Shin's shoulder, as Shin tries to avoid the shot.
A leg kick checked by Volkov.
Ilya Mstislav Volkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volkov punishes Shin's body with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Volkov closes the distance and pushes Shin back into the cage.
Volkov swings wildly with an uppercut but Shin uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Volkov tries to work over Shin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Volkov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Volkov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shins head.
Volkov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Shin.
Shin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shin scores with a hook to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T3#
Volkov blocks a body shot from Shin.
Volkov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Volkov working aggressively here.
Shin misses with an elbow over the top.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Volkov.
Shin taking a breather.
Volkov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shin backwards.
Volkov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Shin.
Volkov tries a body shot but Shin blocks it.
A body shot lands from Shin.
Shin blocks an uppercut.
Shin struggles to land a body shot inside as Volkov controls his hands. #BC2#
Volkov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Volkov misses with an uppercut
and Shin counters with a stiff right hand.
Shin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Volkov tries to score with a low kick but Shin moves his leg out of the way.#T4#
Volkov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shin's hands.#CL#
Shin clinches with his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Volkov. #BC2#
Volkov manages to break the clinch.
Volkov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Volkov lands a jab.
Volkov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Shin counters with a nice body shot.
Volkov throws out a loose jab but Shin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shin misses the shot to the body.
Volkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shin looks to throw the jab but Volkov is out of range.
Volkov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shin missing with a left hand there. Volkov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ilya Mstislav Volkov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Shin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Volkov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shin's head.
Nice jab there from Shin.
Shin throws a jab when Volkov was well out of range.
Shin throws a jab but it's blocked by Volkov.
Volkov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Volkov loads up on a big right hand but Shin slips the punch.
Ilya Mstislav Volkov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shin moves out of range of the leg kick from Volkov.
Volkov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Volkov.
Shin digs a good hook to Volkov's body.
Volkov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Shin scores with a kick to the midsection.
Shin scores with the left hand. Volkov knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice straight punches there by Volkov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Volkov.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shin.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Volkov! But no joy.
Volkov tries to clinch but Shin moves out of range.
Shin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Volkov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Volkov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A quick step to the side and Shin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Volkov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shin scrambles back to his feet.
Shin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Volkov misses with a hook to the body
and Shin counters with a nice body shot.
Volkov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Shin takes one to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shin.
Volkov throws a fast counter high kick but Shin manages to duck under it in time.
Shin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Volkov scores with a shot to the body.
Shin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Volkov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Volkov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shin takes a jab right on the kisser. #CL2#
Volkov darts in and clinches Shin up against the cage.
Shin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Volkov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shin's elbow.
Volkov swings wildly with an uppercut but Shin uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Volkov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Volkov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shin lands a nice shot to the body.
Volkov misses with some punches.
Shin throws an elbow but it misses.
Volkov digs a right hand underneath Shin's ribcage. Shin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Volkov lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shin.
Volkov is trying to break free.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Volkov scores with a shoulder strike.
Volkov tries to throw a body punch but Shin avoids it by throwing Volkov back against the cage.
Shin throws a head punch that misses.
Volkov can't find room to land a body shot as Shin controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shin.
Shin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Shin on the inside.
Shin blocks a body shot from Volkov.
Shin misses with the head strike. #T4##TD#
Shin jumps guard and drags Volkov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Shin controls Volkov momentarily but Volkov frees himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Shin has his foot on Volkov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Volkov works his way back into a safe position though.
Shin keeping moving, preventing Volkov from controlling successfully.
Shin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
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 Lao Shin will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Shin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Volkov dodges the punch combination from Shin.
Shin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Shin 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.
Shin lands a lovely overhand right.
Shin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Shin clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Volkov breaks from the clinch.
Volkov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Volkov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A punch lands to the side of Shin 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1#
Shin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Volkov.
Shin throws a leg kick but Volkov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Volkov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Volkov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shin's calf.
Volkov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shin tries to move into range but Volkov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Volkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shin moves away.
Volkov slips a straight right by Shin.#CL#
Shin clinches up with Volkov and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Shin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shin throws a leg kick that misses.
Volkov thumps Shin with a low kick.#T2#
Volkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Shin is just out of range.
Volkov checks a low kick from Shin.
Volkov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shin counters with a straight right hand.
Volkov misses with a hook
and Shin counters with a left and a right that stings Volkov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shin.
Shin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Volkov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A telegraphed right hand from Shin misses the target.
Shin defending well as Volkov loads up on a big left hand.
Volkov with a jab.
Volkov misses with an uppercut. Shin saw that one coming.#T3#
Volkov missing with a left hand there. Shin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice inside leg kick there by Volkov. That's going to slow Shin down.
Shin checks a low kick from Volkov.
Volkov throws a lazy right hand but Shin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shin cracks the inside of Volkov's front leg.
Volkov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Volkov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Volkov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Volkov.
Volkov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Volkov blocks a head kick by Shin. #T4#
Volkov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shin avoids the body shot from Volkov.
Volkov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Shin does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A big right from Volkov misses.
Shin thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Volkov if he has to take too many more of those.
Shin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Volkov.
A counter left hand to the body from Shin misses its target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Volkov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Shin throws a lazy right hand but Volkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Volkov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lao Shin clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
The fighters circling - Volkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Volkov moves out of range of the body kick from Shin.
Shin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Volkov.
Shin blocks a low kick nicely.
Volkov blocks a head kick by Shin.
Shin moves out of range of the strikes.
Volkov with a jab.
Volkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shin swings widly with a right hand
and Volkov counters with a stiff right hand.
Shin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Volkov.
Volkov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Volkov connects with an inside leg kick.
Volkov throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Shin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shin throws a low kick but Volkov avoids it.
Volkov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Shin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Shin lands a slapping body shot.
Volkov moves out of range as Shin strikes.
Shin looks for the body kick but Volkov saw that one coming.
Volkov connects with a body shot that sends Shin's belly button to the back.
Shin moves out of range as Volkov strikes.
Shin throwing a counter right hand but Volkov manages to avoid it.
Shin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Volkov. #T2#
Volkov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shin lands a leg kick that knocks Volkov off balance momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Volkov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shin can pounce on him.
Volkov throws a quick inside leg kick.
A jab lands there for Volkov.
Volkov scores with a hook.
A shot to the liver by Volkov. Beautiful body shot.
Shin ducks under a wild hook from Volkov.
Volkov blocks a leg kick.#T3#
Shin throws a hook to the side of Volkov's head but Volkov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Volkov misses with a kick to the body.
Volkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Volkov scores with the left hand. Shin knows he should have avoided that one.
Shin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Volkov misses with a low kick.
Volkov dodges the punch combination from Shin.
Volkov wants to counter the offense by Shin and move into the clinch position.
Volkov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Shin eats them both and turns towards Volkov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Volkov on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T4#
Volkov throws a hook to the side of Shin's head but Shin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Volkov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shin feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Volkov lands a jab to the nose.
Volkov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice jab there from Volkov.
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!
Volkov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shin connects with an inside leg kick.
Shin lands a nice looking body shot.
Shin moves out of range of the body kick.
Shin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Volkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shin was well out of range. Poor timing from Volkov.
Shin is looking to counter punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ilya Mstislav Volkov dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Shin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Shin slips a jab and a cross from Volkov.
Volkov throws a right hand that misses
and Shin counters with a nice uppercut.
Volkov throws a shot to the body.
Volkov walks into a stiff left hand from Shin.
Shin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Volkov.
Volkov connects with a body shot.
Volkov lands a leg kick that knocks Shin off balance momentarily.
Shin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov misses the jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Shin misses its target.
Volkov misses with a jab to the body
and Shin counters with a leg kick.
A lazy left from Volkov finds it's target.#T1#
Volkov moves out of range as Shin throws a body kick.
Volkov lands with a nice body punch.
Volkov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shin.
Shin is looking to counter punch.
Volkov throws a solid leg kick but Shin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Volkov.
An attempted straight right counter from Shin misses the target.
Volkov fakes the leg kick and cracks Shin in the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shin.
Volkov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shin misses with a leg kick
and Volkov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Volkov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shin circles away quickly and effectively.
Shin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Volkov scores with the left hand. Shin knows he should have avoided that one. #T2#
Volkov cracks a nice hook into Shin's ribs.
Volkov misses with a straight left.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shin 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 Volkov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Volkov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Volkov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Volkov misses with an uppercut
enabling Shin to counter with a crisp jab.
Volkov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shin throws a right hand that Volkov ducks under and follows up with a left that Volkov also avoids with ease.
Volkov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Volkov, right into the meat.
Shin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Volkov.
Volkov lands a nice looking body kick.
Shin cracks a nice hook into Volkov's ribs.#T3#
Volkov blocks a jab.
Shin tries to land a front kick but Volkov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Volkov.
Shin blocks the body kick.
Shin throws a jab but it's blocked by Volkov.
Volkov is looking to clinch.
Shin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Volkov counters with a nice uppercut.
Volkov throws an overhand right that lands on Shin's shoulder, as Shin tries to avoid the shot.
A left lands for Volkov.
Volkov misses with a looping right.#T4#
Volkov throws a front kick aimed at Shin's knee but Shin avoids it well.
Volkov ducks under a wild hook from Shin.
Shin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shin swings for the body but Volkov moves out of range. #CL2#
Volkov has managed to clinch.
Shin blocks an uppercut.
Volkov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shin tries to work over Volkov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Volkov lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
Volkov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Shin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shin throws a body shot but no joy.
Volkov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ilya Mstislav Volkov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Volkov 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 47:48
Judge James Glass scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ilya Mstislav Volkov!

Ilya Mstislav Volkov is the new welterweight champion!
A victorious Ilya Mstislav Volkov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: CEC 563     
Date:   Jan 10, 2018
#R1#
Romero connects with a nice looking jab.
Shin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Romero finds it's way round the side to connect with Shin's head.
Romero fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
As Romero backs away, Shin returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Shin checks a leg kick.
Romero misses with a straight left.
Romero is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shin.
A left lands for Romero.
Romero has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shin.
Romero thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Shin if he has to take too many more of those.
Shin misses with a hook.
Shin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Romero misses with a hook.
Shin misses with a combination
and Romero counters with a thumping low kick.
Romero tries to land a front kick but Shin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shin walks into a straight right hand from Romero.
Shin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Shin lands a nice shot to the body.
Romero moves out of range of the body kick.
Shin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Romero's calf.
Shin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Shin throws a sloppy head kick and Romero moves out of range easily.
Romero misses with a low kick as Shin jumps back.
Shin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Romero throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Romero misses with a shot to the body
and Shin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Romero takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Romero dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shin. That did some damage!
Shin just misses with a punch to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Romero!
Romero cracks Shin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shin tests Romero's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shin misses with a wild body shot.
Romero scores with a leg kick.
Romero throws out a loose jab but Shin uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Shin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shin throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Romero counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Romero throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Romero looking to sit in guard and control but Shin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Shin trying to control the position from guard on top but Romero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Romero looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Romero swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Shin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Shin continues to stall.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Romero looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Romero wants to control but Shin passes easily into half guard.
Shin passes to full mount!
Romero really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Shin tries to control but Romero wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hector Romero will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Shin takes one to the chin there.
Romero lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Romero throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Romero throws an off balance right hand
and Shin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Romero. Shin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Romero throws a leg kick but Shin checks it.
Romero moves out of range of the body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A big left from Romero misses.
Romero lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice uppercut there from Romero.
Romero keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Romero moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Romero paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A shot to the liver by Romero. Beautiful body shot.
Hector Romero seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A low kick from Romero misses
and Shin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Romero walks into a jab.
Romero bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shin's head.
A big left from Shin misses.
Romero tries a quick counter leg kick but Shin is wise to it.
Shin tries to clinch but Romero moves out of range.
Romero changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Romero throws a lazy right hand but Shin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shin lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Shin connects with a crisp jab.
Nice uppercut there from Romero.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romero tries to land a leg kick but Shin saw it coming and moves away.
A big right from Romero misses. #T2##TD2#
Shin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Shin working a defensive guard here.
Romero postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Romero throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shin looking for a sweep. Not yet Shin, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Romero with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Romero content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Romero trying to control the position from guard on top but Shin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Romero postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Romero lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Shin has momentary wrist control but Romero slips an elbow through the middle.
Shin has Romero pulled in close to control his posture.
Romero trying to control the position from guard on top but Shin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Romero throws an elbow that misses. Shin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Romero's guard. Nice move by Shin!#REVR#
Shin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Romero's guard. #T4#
Shin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Shin seems to be looking for submissions.
Romero is staying active underneath Shin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Shin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Romero wants to control but Shin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hector Romero has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Romero is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shin pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hector Romero showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
A lazy left from Romero finds it's target.
Shin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Romero.
A nice leg kick lands there from Romero.
Romero avoids the body shot from Shin.
Romero wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Romero throws a jab but it's blocked by Shin.
Romero listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Romero blocks a jab.
Romero looks to score with a jab to the body but Shin is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shin lands with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Hector Romero has been cut.
Shin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Romero scores with a nice right hand.
Shin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Romero.
Shin throws a quick counter head kick but Romero was just out of range.
Romero moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Shin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Romero wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Romero tries a low kick but Shin avoids it.
Shin misses the shot to the body.
Romero wants to land a leg kick but Shin is out of range.
Shin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Romero is looking to slow Shin down with leg kicks.
Shin connects with the punch.
Shin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Romero misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Shin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Romero moves out of range of the strikes.
Romero misses with a left hand
and Shin counters with a slapping leg kick.
Romero misses with an uppercut.
Lao Shin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Romero moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Romero throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T2#
Shin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shin missing with a left hand there. Romero was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Romero throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Shin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A bone on bone clash there as Shin blocks the leg kick.
Romero misses with a wild body shot.
Shin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Romero scores with a hook to the body. Shin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nice shot by Romero.
Romero throws a leg kick which misses Shin's front leg but catches the back leg as Shin tries to avoid it.
Shin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Romero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Shin stuffs the takedown attempt from Romero. Romero gets slowly back to his feet.
Romero avoids a kick to the body.
Romero comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Romero throws a poor cross that misses
and Shin counters with a left to the body.
Romero looks for a takedown but Shin sprawls well.
Shin ducks under a wild hook from Romero.
Shin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Romero will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Romero throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Romero slips under a jab.
Shin lands a jab to Romero's midsection.
Shin lands a right hook to the body. #T4#
A low kick from Romero misses
and Shin counters with an inside leg kick.
Shin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Romero.
Shin blocks a jab.
Shin wants to slow Romero down by chopping away at his legs.
Romero pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And Shin counters with a quick kick to the body but Romero blocks it.
A big right from Romero misses.
Romero pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shin is looking to counter the offense by Romero and move into the clinch.
Romero fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Romero to score with a decent uppercut.
Shin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Romero fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shin on the side of the head.
Romero swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Shin.
Shin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Hector Romero just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Hector Romero's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Romero walks into a stiff left hand from Shin.
Romero walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shin misses with a leg kick
and Romero counters with a nice uppercut.
Romero defending well as Shin loads up on a big left hand.
Romero misses with a straight right.
Romero lands a jab to the nose.
Romero with a poor takedown
and Shin counters with a nice uppercut.
Romero scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shin doesn't seem bothered though.
Romero blocks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shin swings for the body but Romero moves out of range.
Romero throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Shin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Romero gets tackled into the cage by Shin. Shin maintains the clinch.
Shin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Romero misses with a punch to the body.
Romero lands a shoulder strike.
Shin works on Romero's body with a couple of short punches.
Romero lands a hook to the side of the head.
Romero jumps guard but Shin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Romero manages to break the clinch.
Shin wants to land a leg kick but Romero is out of range.
Shin throws a big shot that misses.
Shin blocks a leg kick.
Romero cracks Shin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Romero pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shin is out of range and Romero settles back down.
Romero misses with a leg kick
and Shin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shin misses with an uppercut
letting Romero counter with a right hand.
A clash of legs there as Romero blocks the low kick.
A big left from Romero misses. #T2#
Romero misses with a low kick as Shin jumps back.
Romero ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shin moves away.
Shin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Romero feints the counter takedown.
Romero looks to score with a jab to the body but Shin is just out of range.
Romero lands with a hook. Shin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romero moves out of range of the strikes.
Romero tried to score with a low kick but Shin checks it.
An inside leg kick from Shin misses.
Romero lands a right hook to the body.
Shin missing with a left hand there. Romero was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jab from Romero.
Shin scores with a jab to the head.
Shin throws a body punch but Romero moves out of range. #T3#
Romero cracks a nice hook into Shin's ribs.
Good standup being displayed there by Romero as he connects with a hook.
Shin misses with a looping right.
Romero connects with a body shot that sends Shin's belly button to the back.
Romero throws a chopping leg kick but Shin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Shin connects with a nice looking jab.
Romero bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Shin lands with a nice body punch.
Romero fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A shot to the liver by Romero. Beautiful body shot.
Romero throws a leg kick but Shin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Romero catches Shin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T4#
Shin throws a leg kick which misses Romero's front leg but catches the back leg as Romero tries to avoid it.
Romero has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romero on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Romero fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shin.
Shin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Romero swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shin moves in looking to clinch but Romero pushes him off.
Shin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Romero has time to react.
Shin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Romero throws a leg kick
and Shin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A quick step to the side and Shin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Romero scores with a hook.
Romero throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Romero.
A leg kick checked by Shin.
Shin tried to counter with a leg kick but Romero avoided it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Hector Romero will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Hector Romero's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Romero throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shin throws an overhand right that lands on Romero's shoulder, as Romero tries to avoid the shot.
Shin misses with a head kick.
Romero feints and then cracks Shin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shin down.
An inside leg kick lands from Romero.
Romero throws a shot to the body.
Romero throws a body punch but Shin moves out of range.
Romero is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shin.
Shin lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero throws a shot from downtown. Shin moves away and avoids it.
Shin looks for the body kick but Romero saw that one coming.
Romero misses with a kick to the body
and Shin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shin is looking to slow Romero down with leg kicks. #T1#
Romero checks a low kick from Shin.
Shin misses with a looping left.
Romero throws a jab but it's blocked by Shin.
Romero misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shin.
Shin misses with a wild body shot.
Romero misses with a looping left.
Romero is looking to score with low kicks.
Romero throws a right hand that misses
and Shin counters with a right hand to the body.
Shin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Shin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice sprawl there from Shin as Romero shoots in.
Shin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Romero misses with a takedown attempt
and Shin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hector Romero is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Romero connects with a body shot that sends Shin's belly button to the back.
Romero slips under a jab from Shin.
Lao Shin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shin moves out of range of the strikes.
Shin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hector Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Romero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romero uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shin.
Romero throws a leg kick that misses.
Romero misses with a looping right.
Shin is looking to counter punch.
Romero lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Romero has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Romero tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shin swivels and escapes.
Lao Shin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector Romero.
Romero drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T3#
Romero throws a chopping leg kick but Shin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Romero scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shin doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice cross by Romero.
Shin lands with a kick to the ribs.
Romero ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shin moves away.
Good work by Romero as he checks the leg kick.
A jab from Shin misses.
Romero misses with a kick to the body
and Shin counters with a low kick, right behind Romero 's knee.
Romero is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Romero cracks Shin with a good jab.
Romero 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.
Nice uppercut there from Romero.
Romero swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T4#
Shin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Romero throws a low kick but Shin avoids it.
A quick step to the side and Shin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Shin.
Romero throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shin misses with a low kick.
Romero throws an overhand right that lands on Shin's shoulder, as Shin tries to avoid the shot.
Romero avoids the body shot from Shin.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Romero.
Shin swings for the body but Romero moves out of range.
Romero throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shin on the side of the head.
Romero misses with a straight right.
Romero connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shin momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hector Romero.
Well Romero has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hector Romero!

Our winner, Hector Romero, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: GAMMA#681 Mason vs Shin     
Date:   Dec 23, 2017
#R1#
The fighters circling - Shin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Mason misses the target.
Mason throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shin on the side of the head.
Shin throws a body shot but no joy.
Zane Mason seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shin lands a nice looking body shot.
Shin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shin throws a jab when Mason was well out of range.
Mason stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Shin works Mason's body with a nice hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mason.
Shin throws a body shot but no joy.
Shin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mason moves into range and connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mason throws a shot to the body. #T1#
Mason connects with a solid leg kick.
Mason lands with a right hand.
Jab, jab by Shin - just one landing.
Mason looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mason's calf.
Mason thuds a left hand into Shin's body.
Mason moves out of range of the body kick from Shin.
Mason fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shin on the side of the head.
Mason wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shin is looking to land body kicks.
Mason fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shin on the side of the head.
Mason swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shin avoids the body shot from Mason. #T2#
A good leg kick by Mason.
A big left from Mason misses.
Shin misses with a body shot
and Mason cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mason throws a head kick that half lands.
Shin throws a hook but Mason blocks it.
Mason moves out of range of the body kick.
Shin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mason tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mason throws a leg kick
and Shin counters with a thumping low kick.
Mason is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mason lands with a good body shot.
Mason throws a looping overhand right but Shin ducks down to avoid it.
Mason looks to land a body kick but Shin moved away.
Shin moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Mason thuds a left hand into Shin's body.
Mason feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Shin blocks a jab.
Shin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mason takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mason tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shin wants to counter with a clinch but Mason pushes him away.
Shin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mason at a distance.
Shin slips a straight right by Mason.
Mason throws a body punch but Shin moves out of range.
Shin cracks a nice hook into Mason's ribs.#CL#
Mason rushes Shin and presses him up against the cage.
Shin struggles to land a body shot inside as Mason controls his hands.
Shin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mason's elbow. #T4#
Shin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mason misses with a punch to the body.
Shin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Shin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mason doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mason.
Mason lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mason misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Shin.
Shin blocks a body shot from Mason.
Shin misses with a body punch.
Shin lands an uppercut.#BC#
Mason breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shin throws the kick towards the body but Mason avoids it.
Shin throws a sloppy body shot
and Mason counters with an inside leg kick.
Mason bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mason moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zane Mason dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Shin punishes Mason's body with a nice straight punch.
Mason misses with an uppercut. Shin saw that one coming.
A good leg kick by Mason.
Mason misses with a low kick.
Shin ducks under a wild hook from Mason.
Mason throws a body punch but Shin moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Shin.
Shin misses with a kick to the body.
Mason swings widly with a right hand
and Shin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason swings widly with a right hand
and Shin counters with a nice uppercut.
Mason tries to land a front kick but Shin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mason tries to close the distance and clinch but Shin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mason is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shin can do to turn this around?
Mason rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Shin counter with a right hand. #T1#
Shin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mason moves away.
Mason throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Shin counter with a right hand.
Mason stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mason.
Mason cracks Shin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Some bone on bone action there as Mason checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mason looks to score with a jab to the body but Shin is just out of range.
Shin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mason changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mason lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mason has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shin misses with a looping right.
Mason uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shin.
Mason keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mason. Mason obviously looking to wear him down.
Shin ducks under a wild hook from Mason.
Mason throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shin slips under a jab.
Mason rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mason has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shin finds it's way round the side to connect with Mason's head.
Shin misses with a head kick.
Shin pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mason back to the cage. Shin follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Mason finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T3#
The fighters circling - Shin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mason was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mason avoids a kick to the body.
Shin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mason.
Mason misses with a hook
and Mason takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mason buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shin throws the left hand but Mason avoids the punch easily.
Mason is looking to counter the offense by Shin and move into the clinch.
Mason jabs at Shin's body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mason.
Mason has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mason there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mason scores with a punch to the head.
Some bone on bone action there as Shin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mason connects with the punch.#T4#
Mason loads up on a big right hand but Shin slips the punch.
Mason sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Mason throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mason.
Shin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mason counters with a left to the body.
Shin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mason throws out a loose jab but Shin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shin slips a jab from Mason.
Mason throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mason throws a jab when Shin was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lao Shin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
A big right from Mason misses.
Shin was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Shin misses with a hook. Mason ducked under it nicely.
Shin ducks under a wild hook from Mason.
Mason looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mason tries a head kick but it misses.
Mason lands a leg kick that knocks Shin off balance momentarily.
Mason misses the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Shin misses.
Mason throws a lazy uppercut
letting Shin counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Mason.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Shin misses.
Mason scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shin. #T1#
Mason swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shin counters with a nice uppercut.
Shin connects with a right hand. Mason shakes it off.#CL2#
Shin clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shin.
Shin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Good body shot from Shin.
A left hand lands to the body for Shin.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mason has a couple of punches blocked by Shin.
Mason will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Shin up against the cage.
Shin has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mason seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Shin can turn it around.
Mason blocks a body shot from Shin.
Mason has a couple of punches blocked by Shin.
Shin struggles to land a body shot inside as Mason controls his hands.
Shin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mason's elbow.
Shin lands an elbow inside that Mason shrugs off.
Shin misses with an elbow strike. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Shin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shin lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shin throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mason.
Shin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mason tries to throw a body punch but Shin avoids it by throwing Mason back against the cage.
Shin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shin scores with a shoulder strike.
Mason scores with a hook to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mason working aggressively here.
Mason tries to throw a body punch but Shin avoids it by throwing Mason back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Mason.
Mason lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shin backwards.
Mason misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mason scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shin prevents a body shot from Mason.
Shin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mason's elbow.
Shin lands a body punch. #T3#
Shin blocking some punches.
Shin lands a damaging elbow.
Shin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mason backwards.
Mason blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mason.
Shin missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shin pushes Mason back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shin lands a hook that snaps the head of Mason backwards.
Shin lands a shot to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Shin works on Mason's body with a couple of short punches.
A body shot lands from Shin.
Mason tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mason trying to control the position but instead, Shin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mason into the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shin. #T4#
Shin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mason lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mason doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mason doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lao Shin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Shin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Shin lands with a short shot to the head.
Shin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mason.
A short uppercut from Shin. #ROC2#
Mason is rocked!
Mason prevents a body shot from Shin.
Oh Mason is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mason misses with a hook from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Shin.
Mason seems to have got his legs back now.
Shin jumps guard but Mason stands there with Shin around his waist. Shin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Shin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mason working hard to break the clinch.
Shin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mason's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lao Shin really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Mason throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Shin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shin throws a wild body kick that Mason sees coming a mile off.
Mason connects with the punch.
Mason throws a big shot that misses.
Mason misses with a hook #KD2#
and Shin counters with a crisp right hand that drops Mason! Shin lets Mason back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Mason swings widly with a right hand
and Shin counters with a huge left! Mason is in big trouble! He's backing up but Shin isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Mason from any more damage. A dominating finish by Shin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lao Shin!
An out of breath Lao Shin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: GAMMA#675 Bubba v Gunnar     
Date:   Nov 25, 2017
#R1#
Shin moves out of range of the strikes.
Shamrock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shamrock! But no joy.
Lao Shin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shamrock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shin wants to land a leg kick but Shamrock is out of range.
Shamrock 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.
Shin swings for the body but Shamrock moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shamrock! But no joy.
A shot to the body from Shin misses #CL2#
and Shamrock counters by clinching up. #T1#
Shamrock stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Shin throws an elbow but misses.
Shamrock works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shin managing to block the knees to the body from Shamrock.
Shamrock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shin's elbow.
Shin tries a body shot but Shamrock blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shin.
Shin tries a body shot but Shamrock blocks it.
Shamrock takes an elbow to the temple.
Shamrock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shamrock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shin blocks an uppercut.
Shin blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with some punches.
Shamrock scores with a shoulder strike.
Shin wants to break free but Shamrock has control.
Shamrock lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shamrock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shamrock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shamrock scores with a shot to the side of Shin's head.
Shamrock works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shamrock lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shin struggles to land a body shot inside as Shamrock controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shamrock.
Shamrock has a couple of punches blocked by Shin.
Shamrock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Shin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the body from Shin misses
and Shamrock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice shot lands for Shin.
Shin misses with a lunging right hand
and Shamrock counters with a nice uppercut.
Shin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shin throws a body shot but no joy.
Shin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Shamrock appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3#
Shin tries to clinch up
and Shamrock counters with a solid body kick.
Shin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shin is looking to wear down Shamrock with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A shot to the body from Shin misses
and Shamrock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good shot there by Shin.
Shamrock takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T4#
Shamrock steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Shin. That one must have hurt.
Shin scores with a jab to the head.
Shamrock staying out of range there.
Shamrock let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Shin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shamrock moves away.
It seemed like Shamrock was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shin swings widly with a right hand
and Shamrock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shin misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Shamrock 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#
Shamrock keeps the fight on the outside.
Shin throws a big shot that misses.
Shamrock is looking for the big counter here.
Shin misses with a straight left.
Shamrock throws a counter combo.
Shin throws a series of punches but Shamrock moves out of range.
Shin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Shin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shamrock counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock tries to move into range but Shin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shin misses with a hook
and Shamrock counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Shamrock slips under a jab from Shin.
Shin misses with a body shot.
Shin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shamrock swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shamrock takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Shin misses with a body shot.
Shin slips under a jab.
Shamrock swats away the attempt to clinch by Shin.
Shamrock is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T2#
A left lands for Shin.
Shin throws a front kick aimed at Shamrock's knee but Shamrock avoids it well.
A slow jab from Shamrock misses its intended target.
Shin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Shamrock slips under a jab from Shin.
Shamrock throws out a counter right but Shin avoids it with no problem.
Shin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shamrock throws out a counter right but Shin avoids it with no problem.#T3#
A combination from Shin does no damage.
A little jabbing left from Shamrock on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shamrock looks to throw a body kick
and Shin counters with an inside leg kick.
Shamrock takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Shamrock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shamrock moves forwards but Shin connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T4#
Shin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shamrock was well out of range. Poor timing from Shin.
Shamrock tries to counter by closing the distance.
Shin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shin ducks under a wild hook from Shamrock.
Shin scores with a jab.
Shin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shin blocks a jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shamrock connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lao Shin dominated that second 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.
#R3#
Shin lands a jab to Shamrock's midsection.
Shamrock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Shamrock was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shin cracks the inside of Shamrock's front leg.
That kick from Shin tenderised Shamrock's leg. Shamrock is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL#
Shin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shamrock, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Shamrock scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shin is leaning against Shamrock and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shin blocking some punches.
Shin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shamrock backwards.
Shin scores with a shot to the side of Shamrock's head.
Shin avoids a wild elbow strike from Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Shin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shamrock backwards.
Shin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shamrock.
Shamrock takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shamrock working aggressively here.
Shin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Shamrock's defenses. #CUT#
It looks like Bobby Shamrock has been cut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Shin.
Shin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shin struggles to land a body shot inside as Shamrock controls his hands.
Shin blocks a body shot from Shamrock.
Shin lands a shot to the body.
Shin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shamrock can do to turn this around?
Shamrock tries a body shot but Shin blocks it. #BC#
Shin manages to break the clinch.
Shamrock takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shamrock has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shin.
Shin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jab, jab by Shin - just one landing.
Shin cracks the inside of Shamrock's front leg.
A leg kick checked by Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a combination that misses
and Shin counters with a good low kick that Shamrock was not able to check.
A jab from Shin misses. #T3#
Shin tries to land a leg kick but Shamrock saw it coming and moves away.
Shamrock throws a shot from downtown. Shin moves away and avoids it.
Shin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shamrock has time to react.
Shin cracks Shamrock with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Shin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shin connects with a looping right hand. #T4#
Shin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shamrock was well out of range. Poor timing from Shin.
Shamrock let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Shin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shamrock walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A right-left combo lands from Shamrock.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shamrock! But no joy.
Shin moves away from the strike by Shamrock.
Shin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lao Shin clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Shamrock's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Shin tries to clinch but Shamrock moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shamrock! But no joy.
Shin looks to score with a jab to the body but Shamrock is just out of range.
Shamrock swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shamrock's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Shin lands with a right hand.
Shin blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock throws a looping overhand right but Shin ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Shin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lao Shin is winning the standup battle so far.
Shamrock throws the left hand but Shin avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Shin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shin looks to score with a jab to the body but Shamrock is just out of range.
Shamrock throws out a counter right but Shin avoids it with no problem.
Shin throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Shin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shamrock misses with a hook
enabling Shin to counter with a crisp jab.
Shin lands with a straight right. Shamrock didn't see that one coming.#CL2#
Shamrock gets a clinch. #T2#
Shin lands with a short shot to the head.
Shamrock lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shin backwards.
Shin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shin.
A short right from Shin.
Lao Shin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Shamrock fails to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shin takes an elbow to the forehead.
Shamrock lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shamrock or not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shamrock.
Shin tries to throw a body punch but Shamrock avoids it by throwing Shin back against the cage.
Shin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shamrock has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shamrock scores with a hook to the body.
Shamrock has a couple of punches blocked by Shin.
Shamrock misses with some punches.
Shamrock working aggressively here.
Shin working aggressively here.
Shamrock blocking some punches. #T3#
Shamrock swings wildly with an uppercut but Shin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shamrock blocks an elbow strike from Shin.
Shin blocking some punches.
A short left from Shamrock.
Shin scores with a hook to the body.
Shamrock can't find room to land a body shot as Shin controls the action.
Shamrock misses with a punch on the inside.
Shamrock lands a hook that snaps the head of Shin backwards.
Shamrock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shin misses with some punches.
Shin misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Shin.
Shamrock is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Shin controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shamrock.
Shin tries to throw a body punch but Shamrock avoids it by throwing Shin back against the cage.
Shamrock cracks Shin with a nice body shot.
Shin lands with a light punch inside.
Shamrock misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Shin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shin is working Shamrock over against the cage.
Shin works on Shamrock's body with a couple of short punches.
Shin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shin lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shin.
Shin lands a knee to the body.
Shin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shamrock is defending well for now.
Shin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Shamrock throws a punch but it's blocked by Shin.
Shin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shin blocking some punches.
Shamrock misses with the head strike.
Shin blocks an uppercut.
Shin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shin digs a right hand underneath Shamrock's ribcage. Shamrock let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shin blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lao Shin had his way with Bobby Shamrock in that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Shamrock'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#
Shin tries to clinch up.
Shin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shamrock checks a leg kick.
Shin misses with a wild combination.
Shamrock 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.
Shin thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Shamrock if he has to take too many more of those. #T1#
Shin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shamrock is out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Shin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shamrock was well out of range. Poor timing from Shin.
Shamrock throws out a counter right but Shin avoids it with no problem.
Shin misses with a jab to the body
and Shamrock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shamrock is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Shin.
Shin blocks a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Shin misses its target.
Bobby Shamrock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shamrock checks a leg kick.
Shin throws a wild body kick that Shamrock sees coming a mile off.
Shin looks to score with a jab to the body but Shamrock is just out of range.
Shamrock looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shamrock on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shin tries to clinch but Shamrock moves out of range.
Shin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shamrock.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shamrock! But no joy.
Shin misses with a leg kick
enabling Shamrock to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Shin throws a body punch but Shamrock moves out of range.
Shin stuns Shamrock with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shin throws the kick towards the body but Shamrock avoids it.
Shin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Shin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4#
Shin misses the body punch
and Shamrock counters with a nice uppercut.
Shin throws a body kick that misses.
Shamrock thinks about the counter body kick.
Shin punishes Shamrock's body with a nice straight punch.
Shamrock scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shamrock takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shamrock.
Shin throws a hook but Shamrock blocks it.
Shamrock swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lao Shin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shin 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lao Shin!

Lao Shin retains his welterweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Lao Shin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: GAMMA#673 Diehard v Shin     
Date:   Nov 11, 2017
#R1#
Shin sizes up Diehard with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shin tries to bum rush Diehard with a series of wild strikes but Diehard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diehard throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Shin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Diehard misses with a looping left.
Diehard tries a low kick but Shin avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Shin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shin with a hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Bruce Diehard has been cut.
Diehard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shin.
Diehard misses with a body shot
and Shin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diehard looks to land a right hand but Shin moved out of range.
Shin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Shin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shin misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Diehard has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Phoenix Fight Team in the buildup to the fight.#T1##CL#
Diehard closes the distance and pushes Shin back into the cage.
Diehard misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Shin.
Diehard throws a punch but it's blocked by Shin.
A short right from Diehard.
Diehard lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diehard.
Shin scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Diehard.
Shin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diehard backwards.
Diehard misses with a punch on the inside.
Diehard misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Shin manages to break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shin throws a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Diehard.
A big right from Diehard misses.
Shin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Diehard lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Shin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Diehard connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shin scrambles back to his feet.
Shin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Diehard's head.
Shin misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Diehard misses the target.
Shin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diehard misses with a shot to the body
and Shin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diehard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shin moves out of range as Diehard strikes.
Diehard throws out a loose jab but Shin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shin shapes to counter with a head kick.
Jab, jab by Shin - just one landing.
Shin throws a body kick that misses.
Shin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diehard.
Diehard throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diehard cracks Shin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Diehard misses the shot to the body.
Shin is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T3#
Nice shot by Shin.
Shin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Diehard finds it's way round the side to connect with Shin's head.
Shin tries to clinch but Diehard moves out of range.
Shin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Diehard's head.#ROC2#
Diehard is rocked!
Diehard moves in looking to clinch but Shin pushes him off.
Diehard cracks Shin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Diehard punishes Shin's body with a nice straight punch.
Diehard just misses with a punch to the body.
Diehard misses with an uppercut.
Bruce Diehard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diehard.
Shin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diehard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shin ducks right into an uppercut from Diehard.
Shin scores with a hook.#T4#
Shin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Diehard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diehard throws an overhand right that lands on Shin's shoulder, as Shin tries to avoid the shot.
Shin was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Diehard takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shin 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 Diehard has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Diehard and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Diehard is looking to clinch.
Diehard throws a nice looking combination but Shin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Diehard uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Diehard slips a jab from Shin.
Diehard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice jab there from Shin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diehard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diehard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shin manages to avoid it.
Shin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Diehard throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lao Shin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bruce Diehard's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
A right-left combo lands from Shin.
Some wild striking there from Shin.
Diehard ducks under a wild hook from Shin.
Diehard misses the shot to the body.
Diehard scores with a jab. Shin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Diehard looks to land a right hand but Shin moved out of range.
Shin misses with a hook
and Diehard counters with a nice uppercut.
Shin looks to score with a jab to the body but Diehard is just out of range.
Diehard tries to clinch up but Shin circles away and keeps his distance.
Shin throws out a counter right but Diehard avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diehard looks to throw the jab but Shin is out of range.
Shin misses with a hook.
Diehard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diehard throws a body punch but Shin moves out of range. #T1#
Shin cracks the inside of Diehard's front leg.
Diehard scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shin in his tracks.
Diehard tries to clinch but Shin is having none of it.
Diehard misses with a lunging right hand
and Shin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Diehard tries to clinch but Shin is having none of it.
Shin misses the jab.
Diehard throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab lands there for Shin.
Shin misses with a looping right.
Diehard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diehard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shin.
Shin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A jab from Diehard misses.
Diehard throws a big shot that misses.
Shin takes one to the side of the head. #T2#
Diehard works Shin's body with a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Diehard.
Diehard looks to throw the jab but Shin is out of range.
Diehard throws out a loose jab but Shin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shin wants to counter the offense by Diehard and move into the clinch position.
Diehard misses with a body shot.
Shin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Diehard misses with a body shot.
And Shin responds with a good body kick, but Diehard manages to step out the way in time.
Shin keeps the fight on the outside.
Shin throws out a counter right but Diehard avoids it with no problem.
Diehard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shin.
Shin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Diehard scores with a jab to the head.
Shin swings for the body but Diehard moves out of range.
Diehard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Diehard.
A left lands for Shin.#CL#
Diehard has closed the distance and engaged Shin in a clinch.
Diehard blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shin tries to throw a body punch but Diehard avoids it by throwing Shin back against the cage.
Shin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diehard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Diehard prevents a body shot from Shin.
Shin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shin gets through Diehard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Diehard is defending well for now.
Diehard throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shin.
Diehard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diehard throws a head punch that misses.
Shin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diehard managing to block the knees to the body from Shin. #T4#
Diehard swings wildly with an uppercut but Shin uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Diehard blocks an elbow strike from Shin.
Shin misses with a punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diehard lands a shoulder strike.
Shin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Shin as the two fighters clinch.
Shin pushes Diehard back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shin.
Shin is pushing Diehard up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Diehard misses with a punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Shin. #TD#
Diehard has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Shin is trying to keep an underhook but Diehard manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Shin is looking to control Diehard's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shin avoid being mounted?
Shin is staying active underneath Diehard, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
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 Bruce Diehard will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bruce Diehard's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Nice defenses there by Shin.
Diehard moves in looking to clinch but Shin pushes him off.
Diehard cracks a nice hook into Shin's ribs.
Shin just misses with a punch to the body.
Shin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Diehard connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bruce Diehard is winning the standup battle so far.
Shin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Diehard throws a combination. Shin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Diehard takes a swing at Shin's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diehard on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shin. Shin obviously looking to wear him down.
Shin takes one on the button.
Diehard takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That kick from Shin tenderised Diehard's leg. Diehard is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Diehard moves out of range as Shin strikes.
Diehard tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Shin manages to circle out of the way.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shin.
Diehard scores with a hook to the body. Shin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shin swats away the attempt to clinch by Diehard.
Diehard lands with a good body shot.
Shin avoids the body shot from Diehard.
Shin just misses with a punch to the body.
Diehard misses the body punch
and Shin counters with a nice body shot.
Diehard ducks right into an uppercut from Shin.
Shin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Diehard keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Shin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Diehard's calf.#T2#
Shin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diehard was well out of range. Poor timing from Shin.
Shin lands with a kick to the ribs.
Diehard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shin throws the kick towards the body but Diehard avoids it.
Shin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diehard manages to avoid it.
Shin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Shin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diehard is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Shin.
Diehard scores with a decent looking hook.
A big left from Diehard misses.
Diehard swings widly with a right hand
and Shin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diehard.#T3#
Diehard throws a looping overhand right but Shin ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Diehard has Shin up against the cage in a clinch.
Shin cracks Diehard with a nice body shot.
Diehard lands an uppercut.
Shin gets through Diehard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diehard swings wildly with an uppercut but Shin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shin pushes Diehard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shin lands a shot to the body.
Shin lands a right hand.
Diehard prevents a body shot from Shin.
Shin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diehard is trying to stall.
Shin swings wildly with an uppercut but Diehard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diehard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Diehard lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shin.
Diehard lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shin or not.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shin tries to land knees in the clinch but Diehard avoids the damage to the body.
Diehard has a couple of punches blocked by Shin.
Diehard misses with a punch on the inside.
Diehard tries to work over Shin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shin tries to work over Diehard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shin misses with the head strike.
Diehard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shin lands an elbow that stopped Diehard in his tracks for a moment.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Diehard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shin lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Lao Shin just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Bruce Diehard's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Diehard throws a body punch but Shin moves out of range.
Diehard takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Shin swings for the body but Diehard moves out of range.
Diehard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Shin to counter with a crisp jab.
Shin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Shin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diehard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Diehard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shin needs to keep his hands up - Diehard had a free shot at his head there.
Shin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Diehard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shin connects with a single shot there.
Shin connects with a crisp jab.
Oh Diehard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shin lands a body shot.
Diehard seems to have got his legs back now.
Diehard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Diehard tries to clinch there but Shin circles away.
Diehard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shin was well out of range. Poor timing from Diehard.
Diehard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little jabbing left from Shin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Diehard connects with a looping right hand.
Shin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diehard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shin.
It seemed like Shin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shin.
Diehard throwing a counter right hand but Shin manages to avoid it.
Diehard throws a jab when Shin was well out of range.#T2#
Shin defending well as Diehard loads up on a big left hand.
Shin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diehard misses with a series of wild punches. #CL#
Diehard closes the distance and clinches.
Diehard struggles to land a body shot inside as Shin controls his hands.
Shin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diehard lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shin or not.
Lao Shin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Shin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diehard throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Diehard misses with a punch to the body.
Shin misses with a punch to the body. #T3##BC2#
Shin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diehard throws a shot from downtown. Shin moves away and avoids it.
Diehard tries to close the distance and clinch but Shin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diehard staying out of range there.
Diehard misses with a straight left.
Diehard misses the shot to the body.
Shin looks to score with a jab to the body but Diehard is just out of range.
Diehard throws a sloppy body shot
and Shin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diehard was well out of range. Poor timing from Shin.
Diehard takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CL#
Diehard pushes Shin up against the cage in a clinch.
Diehard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Diehard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diehard misses with the head strike.
Shin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diehard stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Diehard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diehard misses with some punches.
Shin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diehard backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diehard working aggressively here.
Diehard misses with the head strike.
Shin scores a nice knee to the body.
Shin tries a body shot but Diehard blocks it.
Shin missing with knees to the body.
Shin lands an elbow inside that Diehard shrugs off.
Shin misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Diehard.
Shin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diehard lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Lao Shin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bruce Diehard's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Diehard lands a really nice looking cross but Shin seems unphased.
Diehard moves away from the strike by Shin.
Shin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diehard throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Diehard.
Shin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Diehard just misses with a punch to the body.
Shin fakes the leg kick and cracks Diehard in the body.
Diehard swings widly with a right hand
and Shin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A solid leg kick lands there for Shin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Diehard moves into the clinch successfully.
Shin looking to stall.
Shin has a couple of punches blocked by Diehard.
Diehard lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Shin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diehard has a couple of punches blocked by Shin.
Shin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Shin on the inside.
Shin misses with a punch on the inside.
Diehard is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diehard. #BC#
Diehard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diehard.
Shin just misses with a punch to the body.
Diehard tries to clinch but Shin moves out of range.
Diehard throws a jab but it's blocked by Shin.
Shin slips under a jab from Diehard.
Shin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Diehard has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shin finds it's way round the side to connect with Diehard's head.
Diehard connects with a nice looking jab. #T2#
Diehard takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Diehard throws an off balance right hand
and Shin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Diehard.
Diehard throws a hook but Shin avoids it easily.
Diehard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diehard avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Diehard doesn't manage to clinch there - Shin circles away.
Nice straight punches there by Diehard. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Diehard.
Diehard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shin misses with a few strikes there.
Diehard swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shin moves out of range as Diehard strikes.
Shin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Diehard is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3#
Diehard blocks the body kick.
Nice body punch from Shin.
Shin keeps the fight on the outside.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shin! But no joy.
Shin connects with a right hand. Diehard shakes it off.
Shin moves away from the strike by Diehard.
Diehard paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shin swats away the attempt to clinch by Diehard.
Shin slips a straight right by Diehard.
Shin thinks about the counter body kick.
Shin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Diehard scores with a punch to the head.
Diehard with a hook.
Bruce Diehard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Diehard scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Diehard seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Diehard swings widly with a right hand
and Shin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diehard scores with a jab. Shin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Diehard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shin was well out of range. Poor timing from Diehard.
Diehard throws a body punch but Shin moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shin.
Diehard throws a poor cross that misses
and Shin counters with a thumping low kick.
Diehard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shin feints and then cracks Diehard's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Diehard down.
Diehard throws a right hand that misses
and Shin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diehard swings and misses with a hook to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 46:49
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 46:49
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 49:49

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Lao Shin!

Lao Shin is the new welterweight champion!
Lao Shin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: GAMMA#668 Diehard v Laine     
Date:   Oct 21, 2017
#R1#
Shin misses the shot to the body.
Mosby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Shin misses its intended target.
Shin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A punch lands to the side of Shin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Shin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mosby looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mosby moves out of range as Shin throws a body kick.
Mosby connects with a nice looking jab.
Mosby throws a lazy right hand but Shin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A shot to the body from Mosby misses
and Mosby takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shin misses with a lunging right hand
and Mosby cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mosby. Mosby obviously looking to wear him down.
Mosby avoids the body shot from Shin.
Shin moves forwards but Mosby connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
Mosby scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A telegraphed right hand from Shin misses the target.
Mosby appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Shin throws a hook but Mosby blocks it.
Mosby misses with an uppercut. #TD#
Mosby fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Shin to the ground. Mosby is now in Shin's guard.
Mosby pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shin is keeping the position for now.
Mosby trying to control the position from guard on top but Shin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mosby controls the pace.
Mosby wants to pass the guard but Shin is keeping the position.#T2#
Shin trying to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Our spies down at at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic inform us that Shin has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Mosby wants to pass the guard but Shin is keeping the position.
Mosby trying to control but Shin is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mosby scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A big left from Mosby misses.
The fighters circling - Mosby throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mosby lands a jab to the nose.
Mosby throws a leg kick
and Shin counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Mosby connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mosby misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mosby misses the shot to the body.
Mosby misses with a body shot
and Shin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big right from Mosby misses.
Shin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mosby takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mosby scores with a body shot. #TD#
Mosby looking to score a takedown here. Shin is defending well but Mosby drives through and ends up in Shin's guard.
Mosby trying to control but Shin is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Shin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Shin is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T4#
Mosby sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Shin has his hands on Mosby's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shin is trying to keep Mosby in close.
Shin being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Mosby dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Shin checks the leg kick.
Shin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Shin. That snapped Mosby's head back.
Shin ducks under a wild hook from Mosby.
Mosby throws a leg kick but Shin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Shin misses with a body shot.
Mosby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shin was well out of range. Poor timing from Mosby.
Mosby throws a hook but Shin avoids it easily.
Mosby looks to score with a jab to the body but Shin is just out of range.
Nice body punch from Shin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mosby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Daniel Mosby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Shin lands.#TD#
Mosby scores with a takedown into Shin's guard.#SUB2#
Shin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T1##SUB2#
Shin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mosby can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mosby wants to control from the top but Shin keeps moving.
Mosby's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mosby trying to control the position from guard on top but Shin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Shin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mosby can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Shin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mosby gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mosby keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shin's head.
Shin is pulling down on Mosby's head. It's preventing any offense from Mosby, at least for the moment.
Mosby trying to control but Shin is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shin is trying to control the position but Mosby postures up. #T3#
Mosby trying to control the position from guard on top but Shin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Mosby drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Shin manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mosby has Shin in his guard.#REVB#
Daniel Mosby overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shin 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.
Shin trying to control the position from guard on top but Mosby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mosby looking to control.
Shin trying to control but Mosby is working from the bottom. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mosby is trying to control the position but Shin postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mosby.
Mosby fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mosby misses the body punch
and Shin counters with a solid body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shin.
Mosby throws a leg kick but Shin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Daniel Mosby is winning the standup battle so far.
Shin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mosby manages to avoid it.
Mosby throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shin's waist but Shin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mosby off to one side.
Shin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mosby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shin manages to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#KD2#
Shin lands a left and a right that send Mosby crashing to the mat, dazed. Shin thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Shin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mosby fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shin is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lao Shin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Shin throws a shot to the body.
Shin connects with an inside leg kick.
Mosby cracks Shin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mosby throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shin avoids the body shot from Mosby.
Shin misses with a left hand
and Mosby counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mosby.
Shin throws a lazy right hand but Mosby sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A low kick from Mosby misses
and Shin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mosby thinking.
Mosby is looking to wear down Shin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Mosby closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Shin's guard.
Shin wants to control the position but Mosby says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Mosby is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shin is just riding it out for now. Mosby eventually gives up the hold.
Shin is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Shin works his way to full guard. Good work.
Shin pulls Mosby in to control the position.
Mosby is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Shin is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Mosby drops back, looking for a kneebar! Shin looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Shin looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Shin! #REVB##T2#
Shin trying to control the action but Mosby is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Mosby's face as Shin controls the position. #SUB2#
Mosby is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Shin's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Shin! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Mosby has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Lao Shin!
During a confident post fight interview, Lao Shin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: GAMMA#665 Laine v Shin     
Date:   Sep 30, 2017
#R1#
Laine throws a leg kick but Shin checks it.
Shin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Laine with a body shot.
Laine throws the kick towards the body but Shin avoids it.
Shin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Laine is defended easily by Shin.#TD#
Laine shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Shin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Laine in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shin controls Laine momentarily but Laine frees himself.
Laine has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Shin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Laine haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T1##SUB2#
Shin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Laine throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Laine connects with a couple of short punches.
Shin controls Laine momentarily but Laine frees himself.
Laine postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Laine landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Shin is looking for a triangle but Laine pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Shin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Laine defends well.
Laine controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Laine throws a big right hand that misses.
Laine with a nice head shot there.
Laine chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Shin has his foot on Laine's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Laine works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Shin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Laine can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shin keeping moving, preventing Laine from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Laine cracks Shin with a solid left hand.#T3#
Laine wants to control from the top but Shin keeps moving.
Our spies down at at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic inform us that Shin has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Shin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Laine gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Shin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Laine can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Laine stands up over Shin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Laine throws a big right hand that misses.
Laine working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Shin is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Shin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Laine defends well.#T4##SUB2#
Shin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shin working a defensive guard but Laine passes into half guard.
Laine thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Laine tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laine slips a nice elbow through Shin's hands, connecting with Shin's forehead.
Laine seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Laine lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Musta Laine dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Laine throws out a loose jab but Shin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shin can do to turn this around?
A slapping leg kick lands for Laine. #CL2#
Shin rushes Laine and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Shin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Laine changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Laine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Laine lands with a hook. Shin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Shin throws a wild body kick that Laine sees coming a mile off.
Laine blocks a head kick by Shin.
Laine is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laine throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shin lands a nice hook to Laine's body. Laine takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Laine fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laine scores with a jab to the head. #T1#
Laine fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shin.
Laine throws a leg kick
and Shin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD#
Laine bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Shin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shin is not content to let Laine control the position.
Shin is trying to work for a sweep but Laine has mounted him!
Laine landing shots from mount.
Laine tries to control but Shin wriggling away.
Shin wants to hold on but Laine pushes him away.#T2#
Laine landing strikes, looking to finish!
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!
Laine unloading with bombs!
Shin slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Laine prevents Shin from improving his position.
Laine is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Laine scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Shin is trying to maintain the position but Laine is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Shin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Laine is looking to take a break and control but Shin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Laine lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Shin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Shin misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Shin is looking for a sweep. Laine is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Laine is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Shin!
Laine is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Shin can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Shin in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #ROC#
Shin is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Laine! Shin is hurt baaadly! Laine is firing away with more strikes - Shin is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Musta Laine!
Musta Laine retains his welterweight title!
Musta Laine tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 

Event: GAMMA#657 Shin v Mosby     
Date:   Aug 26, 2017
#R1#
Mosby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mosby throws an overhand right that lands on Shin's shoulder, as Shin tries to avoid the shot.
Mosby scores with a jab.
Daniel Mosby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mosby throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mosby takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mosby tries a low kick but Shin avoids it.
Mosby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shin is looking to counter with a body kick.
Mosby misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Shin misses.
Shin 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.
Shin cracks Mosby with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've been informed that Mosby 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.
Mosby fails with the takedown.
Mosby rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Mosby shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shin throws a hook but Mosby avoids it easily.
Mosby swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shin counters with a nice uppercut.
Mosby just misses with a punch to the body.
Shin misses with a series of wild punches.
Mosby steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shin.
Mosby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mosby, right into the meat.
Shin scores with a nice body kick.
Nice uppercut there from Shin.
Shin throws a chopping leg kick but Mosby manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mosby throws a lazy right hand but Shin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Mosby.
Mosby throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mosby attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mosby comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shin throws a sloppy head kick and Mosby moves out of range easily.
Mosby throws a jab but it's blocked by Shin.
Lao Shin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mosby rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mosby throws out a powerful jab.
Mosby misses with a lunging right hand
and Shin counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#
Mosby is rocked!
Shin throws a monster overhand right that drops Mosby! Shin follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lao Shin!
A victorious Lao Shin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: GAMMA#654 Wolek v Keenan 2     
Date:   Aug 12, 2017
#R1#
Shin tries to score with a low kick but Nowacki moves his leg out of the way.
It looked like Nowacki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shin scores with the left hand. Nowacki knows he should have avoided that one.
A head kick misses from Nowacki.
Shin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nowacki with a body shot.
Shin ducks under a wild hook from Nowacki.
A left lands for Shin.
Nowacki misses with a looping right.
Shin throws the left hand but Nowacki avoids the punch easily.
Nowacki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shin loads up on a big right hand but Nowacki slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nowacki scores with a jab.
Nowacki looks to throw the jab but Shin is out of range.
Nowacki throws the left hand but Shin avoids the punch easily.
Shin lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T1#
Shin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nowacki walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#ROC2#
Nowacki is rocked!
Nowacki throws an off balance right hand
and Shin counters with a big right hand! Oh Nowacki is in trouble here! Shin follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lao Shin!
Lao Shin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: GAMMA#650 McTearson v Volkov     
Date:   Jul 29, 2017
#R1#
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Shin misses with a wild combination.
Shin just misses with a punch to the body.
Shin slips under a jab.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shin moves away.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Shin misses the target.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but Shin ducks down to avoid it.
Shin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Williams staying out of range there.
Williams was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shin misses with an uppercut. Williams saw that one coming.
A countering left hand to the body from Williams misses.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Williams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Williams in his tracks. #T1#
Shin throws the left hand but Williams avoids the punch easily.
Williams throws out a counter right but Shin avoids it with no problem.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Williams misses with a looping right.
Shin avoids the body shot from Williams .
Shin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Williams takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Williams throws a body shot but no joy.
Williams scores with a punch to the head.
Williams throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shin counters with a stiff right hand.
Shin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Williams checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Williams misses with a hook. Shin ducked under it nicely.
Shin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Williams connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Williams missing with a left hand there. Shin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shin quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shin.
Shin fires out a quick counter leg kick but Williams just manages to avoid it.
Shin throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Williams counters with an inside leg kick.
Williams looks to land a left hand but Shin moved out of range nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Williams checks a leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Shin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Williams doesn't seem phased though.
Stanly Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Williams 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 Shin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Williams lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shin at a distance.
A low kick from Shin is predictable there
and Williams counters with a right hand to the body.
Williams cracks a nice hook into Shin's ribs.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Shin is just out of range.
Shin slips under a jab from Williams .
It looked like Shin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Williams throws a body punch but Shin moves out of range.
Williams looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Williams counters with a leg kick. #T3#
Williams lands with a nice body punch.
Williams on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Shin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shin.
A shot to the body from Williams misses #CL#
and Shin counters by moving into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shin.
Williams tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Williams misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shin throws an elbow but it misses.
Shin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Williams is looking to break free of the clinch but Shin has double underhooks.
Shin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Williams wants to break free but Shin has control.
Shin keeps control of Williams as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Shin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shin misses with a hook.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
Shin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shin moves out of range of the strikes.
Williams throws a leg kick
and Shin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shin.
Williams sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Williams throws a body shot but no joy.
Shin connects with a solid leg kick.
Williams uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shin.
Williams swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Shin thinks about countering with a body kick.
Shin cracks Williams with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Williams loads up on a big right hand but Shin slips the punch.
Williams throws a body shot but no joy.
Shin cracks the inside of Williams 's front leg.
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 Lao Shin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A swing and a miss from Williams .
Williams throws a lazy uppercut
and Williams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Williams scores with a nice strike.
Shin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams .
Shin is looking to counter with a body kick.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Shin is just out of range.
Williams throws a sloppy body shot
and Shin counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Williams is rocked!
Nice uppercut there from Shin.
Williams is still on wobbly legs! Can Shin finish him?
Williams connects with a body shot that sends Shin's belly button to the back.
Shin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Williams seems to have recovered his senses.
Lao Shin is winning the standup battle so far.
Williams swings widly with a right hand
letting Shin counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Shin.
Shin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Williams as he connects with a hook.
Williams blocks the body kick.
Shin cracks a nice hook into Williams 's ribs.
Shin throws out a loose jab but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shin was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams .
Williams scores with a shot to the body.
Shin 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.
Shin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Williams takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Williams checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Williams throws out a counter right but Shin avoids it with no problem.
Williams lands a lovely overhand right.
Shin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shin slips a straight right by Williams .
Williams throws a hook to the side of Shin's head but Shin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Williams moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Williams swings for the body but Shin moves out of range.
Shin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but Shin ducks down to avoid it.
Williams scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
Shin half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Shin. That snapped Williams 's head back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams . Shin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shin.
Williams scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3#
Williams lands with an uppercut that bounces Shin off the cage and back into range.
Nice defenses there by Shin.
And Shin counters with a quick kick to the body but Williams blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shin. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet.
Williams misses with a looping right.
Williams throws a body punch but Shin moves out of range.
Shin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Williams throws a front kick aimed at Shin's knee but Shin avoids it well.
Williams misses with a looping right.
An inside leg kick lands from Williams .
Shin avoids the body shot from Williams .
Williams throws a hook but Shin avoids it easily.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Shin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Shin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T4#
Williams lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Williams moves forwards but Shin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Shin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Williams misses with a body punch
and Shin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Williams throws a solid leg kick but Shin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Williams .
Shin cracks Williams with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Williams throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shin cracks Williams with a left hook right on the temple and Williams goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Shin lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Williams is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lao Shin!
A relieved looking Lao Shin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Stanly Williams was interviewed post fight and said 'I have to go poop'.

 

Event: GAMMA#645 Hasai vs Hanolla     
Date:   Jul 08, 2017
#R1##CL#
McTearson gets tackled into the cage by Shin. Shin maintains the clinch. #TD#
Shin successfully pulls guard.
McTearson wants to control from the top but Shin keeps moving. #SUB#
Shin throws his legs up looking for a submission but McTearson uses it to pass to side control.
Shin stops McTearson from passing to mount.
Shin takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Shin struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The strikes coming from McTearson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Shin is looking for a sweep.
Shin can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Shin defending against the ground and pound.
Sloppy strikes there by McTearson.
Shin is trying to work for a sweep but McTearson has mounted him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shin is working to get back to half guard.
Shin is working hard here to advance position.
Shin holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as McTearson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Shin wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by McTearson.
Shin holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as McTearson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip. #T2#
McTearson unloads with some shots from mount but Shin bucks and avoids them well.
Shin tries to lock up and control but McTearson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McTearson wants to control the pace but Shin is squirming around nicely.
Shin blocking the ground and pound.
Shin gets back to half guard.
McTearson is keen to just control but Shin is a slippery customer.
McTearson thows a huge punch but Shin dodges it nicely.
Shin is looking to improve his position.
Shin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McTearson. #T3#
Shin trying to control but McTearson postures up.
Still in half guard, McTearson seems content to control.
Shin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McTearson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Shin tries to roll over but McTearson keeps him under control.
McTearson is controlling the pace.
Shin preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McTearson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Shin is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Shin avoids a punch combination nicely. #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.
McTearson avoids a punch combination nicely.
McTearson lands with a nice body punch.
A combination from McTearson does no damage.
McTearson blocks a leg kick.
Despite the aggression on McTearson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McTearson throws a quick inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from McTearson. Shin does a little dance to reset his feet.
McTearson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shin doesn't seem bothered though.
McTearson throws a sloppy head kick and Shin moves out of range easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Good leg kick by McTearson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Shin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McTearson misses with a straight right.
Shin wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Shin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rufus McTearson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
McTearson misses with a jab, cross combination.
McTearson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
McTearson misses with a series of wild punches.
Shin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McTearson manages to avoid it.
McTearson scores with a leg kick.
McTearson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McTearson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McTearson.
Shin throws a hook but McTearson blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McTearson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shin misses with a body shot.
Shin looks to land a body kick but McTearson moved away.
McTearson fails to land with a series of punches.
McTearson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shin swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
McTearson checks a leg kick.
Rufus McTearson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from McTearson.
A decent looking cross lands there for McTearson.
McTearson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Shin rather than just go for the knockout.
Shin walks into a straight right hand from McTearson.
Shin thows a left - swing and a miss!
McTearson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shin moves away.
McTearson throws a push kick but Shin slaps the foot to one side.
Shin thows a left - swing and a miss!
McTearson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McTearson tries a head kick but it misses.
McTearson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shin misses with a wild combination. #T2#
McTearson checks a low kick from Shin.
It seemed like McTearson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shin swings for the body but McTearson moves out of range.
McTearson throws a looping overhand right but Shin ducks down to avoid it.
Shin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shin throws a body punch but McTearson moves out of range.
Shin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Shin misses its intended target.
Shin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McTearson.
Shin swings widly with a right hand
and McTearson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McTearson's corner calls for a 1-2. McTearson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McTearson misses the shot to the body. #T3#
McTearson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McTearson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McTearson misses the body punch
and Shin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McTearson swings for the body but Shin moves out of range.
McTearson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McTearson slips under a jab.
McTearson lands with a slapping head kick.
McTearson lands with a kick to the temple. Shin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
McTearson misses with the combination.
A jab from McTearson misses.
McTearson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McTearson needs to keep his hands up - Shin had a free shot at his head there.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
McTearson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McTearson circles away from the clinch attempt
and McTearson counters with a straight right hand.
McTearson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Shin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McTearson! But no joy.
Shin throws a low kick but it's checked well by McTearson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shin. McTearson does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Shin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McTearson.
Shin is looking to counter punch.
Shin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McTearson connects with an inside leg kick.
McTearson throws a head kick but Shin moves out of range.
Shin throwing a counter right hand but McTearson manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rufus McTearson 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#
McTearson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice body punch from Shin.
A lazy body kick from McTearson
and Shin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McTearson. McTearson obviously looking to wear him down.
McTearson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shin blocks a jab.
McTearson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
McTearson avoids the body shot from Shin.
McTearson misses with a looping right.
McTearson checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rufus McTearson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McTearson sizes up Shin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McTearson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Shin lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
McTearson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A solid leg kick lands there for McTearson.
McTearson misses with a hook. Shin ducked under it nicely.
McTearson looks to land a left hand but Shin moved out of range nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Shin misses its target.
Shin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McTearson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shin pivots, looking for a leg kick but McTearson is out of range and Shin settles back down.
McTearson lands a jab to the head.
McTearson misses with a head kick.
Shin swings for the body but McTearson moves out of range.
McTearson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McTearson misses with a wild combination.
Shin throws a low kick, looking for McTearson's leg but McTearson calmly moves out of range. #T2#
Shin throws a hook to the side of McTearson's head but McTearson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McTearson swings for the body but Shin moves out of range.
Shin misses with a hook.
McTearson lands with a kick to the temple. Shin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Shin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Shin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McTearson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Shin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McTearson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McTearson throws a lazy uppercut
and Shin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shin cracks McTearson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McTearson connects with a jab.
McTearson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
An attempted straight right counter from Shin misses the target.
McTearson scores with a shot to the body. #T3#
McTearson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McTearson misses with a head kick.
McTearson tried to score with a low kick but Shin checks it.
A head kick by McTearson misses
and Shin counters with a leg kick.
Shin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McTearson misses with an attempted mid kick.
McTearson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shin counters with a series of strikes. McTearson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Shin looks to land a right hand but McTearson moved out of range.
McTearson tests Shin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shin loads up on a big right hand but McTearson slips the punch.
McTearson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McTearson ducks under a wild hook from Shin.
McTearson thinks about the counter body kick.
A big left from McTearson misses.
Shin thinks about countering with a body kick.#T4#
McTearson moves out of range of the body kick.
McTearson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McTearson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A good leg kick by Shin.
McTearson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McTearson throws a lazy uppercut
and Shin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McTearson misses with a low kick.
Shin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McTearson misses with a low kick.
McTearson misses with a hook. Shin ducked under it nicely.
Shin tried to counter with a leg kick but McTearson avoided it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Rufus McTearson just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
McTearson looks to land a right hand but Shin moved out of range.
Jab by McTearson.
Shin tries a head kick but it misses.
McTearson throws a right hand that misses
and Shin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shin moves out of range as McTearson strikes.
McTearson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McTearson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McTearson lands with a cross.
Shin 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.
Shin lands with a straight right. McTearson didn't see that one coming.
Shin misses with an uppercut.
Shin throws the kick towards the body but McTearson avoids it.
McTearson throws a combination. Shin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T1#
McTearson moves away from the strike by Shin.
McTearson swings widly with a right hand
letting Shin counter with a right hand.
Shin throws a low kick but it's checked well by McTearson.
Shin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McTearson was well out of range. Poor timing from Shin.
McTearson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McTearson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shin.
McTearson scores with a leg kick.
McTearson ducks under a wild hook from Shin.
Shin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McTearson looks for the body kick but Shin saw that one coming. #T2#
The crowd cheers as McTearson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shin doesn't seem phased though.
McTearson throws a body kick that misses
and Shin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shin slips a jab from McTearson.
McTearson jabs Shin right on the nose. Shin blinks but takes it well.
McTearson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McTearson throws a low kick but Shin avoids it.
McTearson stalks Shin and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Shin's face. Shin staggers backwards, shaken.
Shin misses with a low kick.
Shin misses with a kick to the body.
McTearson cracks Shin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McTearson throws an off balance right hand
and Shin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McTearson throws a one two combo. #T3#
McTearson moves out of range as Shin throws a body kick.
McTearson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shin.
Shin misses with a left hand
and McTearson counters with a one-two to the body.
McTearson takes one to the chin there.
McTearson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shin dodges the punch combination from McTearson.
McTearson throws a shot from downtown. Shin moves away and avoids it.
Shin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McTearson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
McTearson throws a good cross that connects.
McTearson moves out of range of the body kick.#T4#
Shin slips under a jab.
Shin misses the shot to the body.
A big right from McTearson misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shin throws a hook to the side of McTearson's head but McTearson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McTearson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromShin.
McTearson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McTearson misses with a looping left.
Shin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A slow jab from McTearson misses its intended target.
Shin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McTearson tries a low kick but Shin avoids it.
McTearson cracks Shin with a good jab.
McTearson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McTearson scores with the left hand. Shin knows he should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rufus McTearson dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
McTearson throws a good cross that connects.
Shin defending well as McTearson loads up on a big left hand.
Shin looks to land a right hand but McTearson moved out of range.
McTearson looks to score with a jab to the body but Shin is just out of range.
Shin looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Shin tried to score with a low kick but McTearson checks it.
McTearson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McTearson moves out of range of the body kick from Shin.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Shin.
Shin misses with a low kick.
Shin swings for the body but McTearson moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shin misses with a looping left.
McTearson connects with a body shot that sends Shin's belly button to the back.
That kick from McTearson tenderised Shin's leg. Shin is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
McTearson fails to land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shin. McTearson does a little dance to reset his feet.
McTearson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shin takes a jab right on the kisser.
McTearson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shin.
Shin throws a hook but McTearson avoids it easily.
Shin scores with a jab to the body.
McTearson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shin is able to avoid easily.
Shin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McTearson.
Shin lands with a kick to the ribs.
McTearson lands with a right hand. #T2#
Shin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McTearson throws out the jab.
Shin tried to counter with a leg kick but McTearson avoided it.
Shin lands a nice shot to the body.
Lao Shin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shin misses with a body kick.
Shin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McTearson connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shin dodges the punch combination from McTearson.
Shin misses the jab.
McTearson throws out a counter right but Shin avoids it with no problem.
Shin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McTearson has time to react.
McTearson lands a nice looking body shot.
Shin throws a leg kick but McTearson sees it coming and moves out of range. #T3#
McTearson throws a looping overhand right but Shin ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Shin misses the target.
Good work by Shin as he checks the leg kick.
McTearson lands a head shot.
Shin with a hook.
Shin looks for the body kick but McTearson saw that one coming.
McTearson misses the body punch
and Shin counters with a nice leg kick.
McTearson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shin throws a jab but it's blocked by McTearson.
A nice side step and McTearson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McTearson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
It looked like Shin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McTearson.
McTearson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Shin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McTearson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McTearson throws a leg kick which misses Shin's front leg but catches the back leg as Shin tries to avoid it. #T4#
Shin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McTearson is looking to chop away at Shin's legs.
Shin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McTearson throws a big shot that misses.
Shin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McTearson throws a leg kick
and Shin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shin avoids the body shot from McTearson.
Shin jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Shin looks to throw the jab but McTearson is out of range.
McTearson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shin.
A little feinted left hand from Shin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McTearson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Shin slips under a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rufus McTearson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McTearson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 46:50
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rufus McTearson!

Rufus McTearson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: GAMMA#642 Shin v McTearson     
Date:   Jun 17, 2017
#R1#
McTearson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Shin throws a head kick but McTearson moves out of range.
Shin pivots, looking for a leg kick but McTearson is out of range and Shin settles back down.
McTearson 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.
Shin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McTearson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McTearson is able to avoid easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Shin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Shin blocks a jab.
Shin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McTearson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shin counters with a nice leg kick.
McTearson cracks Shin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shin moves away from the strike by McTearson.
Shin is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shin moves away from the strike by McTearson.
Shin is looking to counter punch.
A punch combination from McTearson misses.
An inside leg kick from McTearson misses.
Danga de danga de dang - McTearson scores with a four punch combination!#T1#
A head kick from McTearson lands but Shin takes it in his stride.
Shin checks a leg kick.
Shin throwing a counter right hand but McTearson manages to avoid it.
McTearson misses with a series of wild punches.
McTearson lands with a good body shot.
McTearson throws a nice inside leg kick.
McTearson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McTearson throws a series of punches but Shin moves out of range.
Shin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McTearson.
A shot to the liver by Shin. Beautiful body shot.
Crunch! Shin slams his shin into McTearson's torso.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shin with a jab.
Shin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T2#
Shin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
McTearson lands with a hook. Shin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McTearson throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Shin misses the target.
McTearson throws a lazy head kick
and Shin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Rufus McTearson has been cut.
Shin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McTearson.
An inside leg kick lands from McTearson.
Shin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shin. McTearson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shin throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and McTearson counters with a right hand to the body.
McTearson stuns Shin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A head kick misses from McTearson.
A counter left hand to the body from Shin misses its target.
Shin avoids the body shot from McTearson.
McTearson scores with a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Shin.#T3##CL2#
McTearson takes the fight into the clinch.
Shin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shin tries to throw a body punch but McTearson avoids it by throwing Shin back against the cage.
McTearson lands a damaging elbow.
Shin avoiding damage as McTearson throws knees to the body.
Shin lands a body punch.
Shin blocking some punches.
McTearson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McTearson avoids the elbow strike from Shin, against the cage.
Shin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shin throws an elbow but it misses.
A short right from Shin on the inside.
McTearson lands a shoulder strike.
McTearson tries to throw a body punch but Shin avoids it by throwing McTearson back against the cage.
McTearson scores with a shoulder strike.
McTearson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McTearson blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Shin scores with a nice hook to the head.
McTearson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shin.
Shin throws a head punch that misses.
Shin misses with some punches.
Shin gets through McTearson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McTearson.
Shin is trying to stall.
Shin misses with a body punch.
McTearson throws an elbow that misses.
Shin lands a right hand that snaps the head of McTearson backwards.
Shin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shin lands an elbow inside.
Shin lands a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McTearson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shin's elbow.
Shin tries a body shot but McTearson blocks it.
Shin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Shin lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rufus McTearson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rufus McTearson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Shin pivots, looking for a leg kick but McTearson is out of range and Shin settles back down.
Shin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shin throws a head kick but McTearson moves out of range.
McTearson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shin on the side of the head.
McTearson lands a nice shot that snaps Shin's head back.
Shin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shin digs a good body shot into McTearson's ribs.
Shin misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McTearson throws a body punch but Shin moves out of range.
McTearson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shin counters with a nice leg kick.
McTearson looks to throw the jab but Shin is out of range.
Shin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McTearson. #T1#
A head kick misses from McTearson.
Shin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shin is looking to counter punch.
McTearson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rufus McTearson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McTearson is out of range.
Shin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shin swings for the body but McTearson moves out of range.
Shin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McTearson tries to move into range but Shin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shin misses with an uppercut. McTearson saw that one coming.
McTearson misses with a lunging right hand
and Shin counters with a straight right hand.
Shin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A bone on bone clash there as McTearson blocks the leg kick. #T2#
McTearson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shin.
McTearson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shin throws a leg kick that misses.
Shin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Despite the aggression on McTearson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Shin scoring well with a low kick there.
McTearson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McTearson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shin scores with a nice right hand.
McTearson loads up on a big right hand but Shin slips the punch.
McTearson lands a head shot.
McTearson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rufus McTearson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Shin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McTearson feints and then cracks Shin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shin down. #T3#
Shin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shin blocks a head kick by McTearson.
McTearson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shin.
McTearson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McTearson throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Shin counter with a right hand.
Shin catches McTearson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McTearson throws a solid leg kick but Shin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McTearson.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shin checks a leg kick.
Shin connects with a nice looking jab.
McTearson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McTearson throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shin looks to land a right hand but McTearson moved out of range.
McTearson throws a counter combo.
McTearson moves out of range as Shin throws a body kick. #T4#
McTearson missing with a left hand there. Shin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Shin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big right from Shin misses.
Shin throws a predictable looking body shot #CL2#
and McTearson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McTearson.
Shin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McTearson lands with a light punch inside.
McTearson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shin has a couple of punches blocked by McTearson.
McTearson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McTearson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McTearson misses with an elbow strike.
McTearson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McTearson connects with a knee to the head.
McTearson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McTearson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McTearson lands a hook that snaps the head of Shin backwards.
McTearson prevents a body shot from Shin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rufus McTearson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rufus McTearson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
McTearson looks to throw a body kick
and McTearson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McTearson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shin looks to land a body kick but McTearson moved away.
McTearson misses with a kick to the body
and Shin counters with a good low kick that McTearson was not able to check.
Shin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shin connects with a looping right hand.
Shin throws a wild body kick that McTearson sees coming a mile off.
McTearson ducks under a wild hook from Shin.
Shin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McTearson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McTearson, right into the meat.
Shin looks to score with a jab to the body but McTearson is just out of range.
Shin lands the left hand.
McTearson takes a kick to the side of the head.#T1#
Shin lands with a thumping leg kick.
McTearson throws a body kick that misses
and Shin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McTearson scoring well with a low kick there.
McTearson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shin.
McTearson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shin.
Shin tries to close the distance and clinch up but McTearson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A nice inside leg kick there by McTearson. That's going to slow Shin down.
McTearson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Shin throws a combination. McTearson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#ROC#
McTearson is rocked!
McTearson throws a leg kick but Shin moved away.
McTearson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shin.
Shin throws an overhand right that lands on McTearson's shoulder, as McTearson tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Shin misses with a looping right.
McTearson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shin moves away from the strike by McTearson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McTearson just misses with a punch to the body.
McTearson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McTearson lands a head kick!
Shin tries to clinch but McTearson is having none of it.
Shin throws a leg kick but McTearson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shin swinging wildly here.
Shin throws the left hand but McTearson avoids the punch easily.
Shin blocks a head kick by McTearson.
Shin throwing a counter right hand but McTearson manages to avoid it.#T3#
McTearson moves out of range of the body kick from Shin.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shin.
Shin takes a swing at McTearson's ribcage but misses.
McTearson throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Shin counter with a right hand.
McTearson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McTearson misses with a hook.
Shin slips a straight right by McTearson.
Shin throwing a counter right hand but McTearson manages to avoid it.
Shin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McTearson tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab lands there for McTearson.
McTearson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
McTearson tries to clinch but Shin moves out of range.
Shin feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shin. McTearson does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Shin cracks McTearson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McTearson looks to throw the jab but Shin is out of range.
And Shin counters with a quick kick to the body but McTearson blocks it.
Shin throws a hook but McTearson avoids it easily.
Shin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McTearson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Shin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
McTearson cracks Shin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McTearson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McTearson connects with a jab.
Shin connects with the punch.
A left lands for McTearson.
Shin misses with a hook. McTearson ducked under it nicely.
McTearson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McTearson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Shin back to the cage. McTearson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lao Shin clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Rufus McTearson's cut.
That's time! Shin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Shin tries to clinch there but McTearson circles away.
McTearson misses with a double jab
letting Shin counter with a right hand.
Shin misses with a hook
and McTearson counters with a nice uppercut.
Shin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shin. That's going to slow McTearson down.
Shin loads up on a big right hand but McTearson slips the punch.
Shin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McTearson.
Shin lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McTearson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McTearson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shin.
Shin throws an overhand right that lands on McTearson's shoulder, as McTearson tries to avoid the shot.
McTearson throws out a counter right but Shin avoids it with no problem.
Shin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McTearson can pounce on him. #T1#
Shin moves forwards but McTearson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McTearson throws a series of punches but Shin avoids them all with ease.
McTearson jabs Shin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McTearson tries to clinch up.
McTearson throws a head kick that misses.
Shin scores with a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from McTearson. Shin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shin looks to score with a jab to the body but McTearson is just out of range.
McTearson slips a straight right by Shin.
McTearson defending well as Shin loads up on a big left hand.
McTearson blocks a jab.
McTearson misses the shot to the body.
Shin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2#
Shin thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McTearson if he has to take too many more of those.
Shin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McTearson looks for the body kick but Shin saw that one coming.
McTearson scores with a hook.
McTearson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick from McTearson is predictable there
and Shin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McTearson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shin counters with a straight right hand.
McTearson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shin bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
McTearson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Shin misses with a straight right.
McTearson is looking for the big counter here.
McTearson blocks the body kick.
Shin avoids a kick to the body.
Shin is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Shin loads up on a big right hand but McTearson slips the punch.
Shin throws a right hand that misses
and McTearson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shin misses with a right hand
and McTearson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McTearson throws a sloppy body shot
and Shin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McTearson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shin's calf.
McTearson blocks a head kick by Shin.
McTearson throws a sloppy head kick and Shin moves out of range easily.
McTearson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shin 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.
McTearson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McTearson misses with a looping right.
Shin throws an overhand right that lands on McTearson's shoulder, as McTearson tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
A head kick by McTearson misses
and Shin counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice straight punches there by McTearson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McTearson.
Shin avoids the head kick by McTearson.
Shin throws a jab but it's blocked by McTearson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Shin.
Shin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McTearson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McTearson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McTearson throws a wild body kick that Shin sees coming a mile off.
McTearson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shin tries to clinch there but McTearson circles away. #CL#
Shin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McTearson misses with an elbow over the top.
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 Lao Shin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rufus McTearson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Some wild striking there from McTearson.
McTearson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Shin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shin throws a head kick but McTearson moves out of range.
Shin throws a lazy right hand but McTearson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good exchange - Shin coming out on top.
McTearson looks to score with a jab to the body but Shin is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A left and a right from McTearson both land. Nice combination.
Shin tries to score with a low kick but McTearson moves his leg out of the way.#T1#
McTearson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McTearson throws a right and a left that both miss.
McTearson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Shin.
McTearson throws a jab when Shin was well out of range.
Shin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McTearson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McTearson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McTearson's calf.
Shin tries to land a leg kick but McTearson saw it coming and moves away.
McTearson throws out a counter right but Shin avoids it with no problem.
McTearson misses with a wild body shot.
Shin throws a lazy right hand but McTearson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shin avoids the body shot from McTearson. #T2#
McTearson thows a left - swing and a miss!
McTearson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McTearson throws a lazy head kick
and Shin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McTearson blocks a jab.
McTearson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Shin throws an overhand right that lands on McTearson's shoulder, as McTearson tries to avoid the shot.
McTearson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Shin's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD#
Shin lands a big head kick that sends McTearson tumbling to the mat! Shin takes a step backwards and waves McTearson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
McTearson is still on wobbly legs! Can Shin finish him?
McTearson misses the jab.
McTearson connects with an inside leg kick.
Shin moves out of range as McTearson strikes.
McTearson seems to have recovered his senses.
Shin misses with a right hand
and McTearson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shin throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like McTearson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
McTearson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shin.
McTearson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shin at a distance.
McTearson misses with a body punch
and Shin counters with a nice uppercut.
Shin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McTearson was well out of range. Poor timing from Shin.
McTearson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shin lands with a straight right. McTearson didn't see that one coming.
Shin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McTearson throws a leg kick but Shin moved away.
McTearson slips under a jab from Shin.
Shin's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Shin throws a series of punches but McTearson moves out of range.
McTearson misses with a body punch
and Shin counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Shin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McTearson lands a leg kick that knocks Shin off balance momentarily.
Shin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McTearson lands a head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shin scores with a leg kick.
Shin thows a left - swing and a miss!
McTearson lands a head shot.
McTearson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shin slips a jab from McTearson.
McTearson throws a leg kick
and Shin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Shin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

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 Lao Shin.
I think Shin 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 49:47
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 48:48
Judge William Gold scores the fight 47:48

The fight is ruled a draw!

Lao Shin retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!

 

Event: GAMMA#637 Volkov v Shin 3     
Date:   May 27, 2017
#R1#
Shin thumps Volkov with a low kick.
Ilya Mstislav Volkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Volkov.
Volkov throws a body kick that misses.
Volkov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Volkov throws a body punch but Shin moves out of range.
A big right from Volkov misses.
Shin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Volkov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shin lands with a nice body punch.
Volkov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shin scores with a jab. Volkov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Volkov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym Amsterdam in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Volkov misses the shot to the body.
Volkov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shin.#T1#
A jab from Shin misses.
Volkov lands with a good body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Volkov misses the target.
Shin lands a head kick. Volkov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Volkov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shin's head backwards.
Volkov clobbers Shin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #KD2#
Shin lands a big head kick that sends Volkov tumbling to the mat! Shin takes a step backwards and waves Volkov back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Volkov is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Ilya Mstislav Volkov has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volkov thows a leg kick but Shin checks it
and Shin counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lao Shin!
Lao Shin is the new welterweight champion!
Our winner, Lao Shin, 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.
In defeat, Ilya Mstislav Volkov stepped up to the mic, saying 'Stepping up to fight a LHW was great challenge for me, i want to say thanks to my opponent, and good job!'.

 

Event: GAMMA#630 Belliveau v Rokicki     
Date:   Apr 29, 2017
#R1##CL2#
DeVanzo instigates a clinch.
DeVanzo misses with a body punch.
Shin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from DeVanzo.
DeVanzo missing with knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Shin.
DeVanzo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
DeVanzo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
DeVanzo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
DeVanzo blocking some punches.
DeVanzo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shin backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
DeVanzo has a couple of punches blocked by Shin. #BC2#
DeVanzo manages to break the clinch.
DeVanzo has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Shin is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL2#
DeVanzo drives through and clinches with Shin against the cage.
Shin scores with a shot to the side of DeVanzo's head.
DeVanzo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeVanzo digs a right hand underneath Shin's ribcage. Shin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from Shin fails to land.
DeVanzo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
DeVanzo tries to land a knee to the head but Shin blocks with his arms. #T1#
Shin lands a damaging elbow.
Shin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Shin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
DeVanzo throws a punch but it's blocked by Shin.
DeVanzo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from DeVanzo.
Shin takes a knee to the side of the body.
Shin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and DeVanzo avoids it.
Shin misses with a body punch.
DeVanzo swings wildly with an uppercut but Shin uses good head movement to avoid it.
DeVanzo lands a body shot in the clinch.
DeVanzo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shin backwards.
Good body shot from DeVanzo.
Shin throws a punch but it's blocked by DeVanzo.
DeVanzo throws a head punch that misses.
Shin lands a left hand.
DeVanzo takes an elbow to the temple. #T2#
Shin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeVanzo throws a punch but it's blocked by Shin.
A quick uppercut on the inside from DeVanzo.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
DeVanzo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shin is defending well for now.
Shin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from DeVanzo on the inside.
Shin blocks a body shot from DeVanzo.
Shin cracks DeVanzo with a nice body shot.
DeVanzo tries a body shot but Shin blocks it.
Shin lands a nice uppercut.
DeVanzo lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Shin fails to land.
Shin struggles to land a body shot inside as DeVanzo controls his hands.
Shin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shin misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shin.
Shin scores with a nice hook to the head.
DeVanzo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for DeVanzo.
DeVanzo misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Shin as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by DeVanzo.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Shin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Shin throws an elbow but misses. #BC2#
DeVanzo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shin moves forwards but DeVanzo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
DeVanzo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shin's hands.
DeVanzo scoring well with a low kick there.
DeVanzo takes one on the button.
DeVanzo tries to move into range but Shin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
DeVanzo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#ROC#
DeVanzo is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeVanzo tries to land a front kick but Shin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T4#
DeVanzo misses the jab.
Shin looks to land a left hand but DeVanzo moved out of range nicely.
Shin lands a nice hook to DeVanzo's body. DeVanzo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shin takes a swing at DeVanzo's ribcage but misses.
DeVanzo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Shin.
DeVanzo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
DeVanzo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shin.
DeVanzo throws a nice inside leg kick. #TD2#
DeVanzo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Shin trying to remain calm as DeVanzo controls from the top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DeVanzo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shin keeps working.
Shin struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Artie DeVanzo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A big left from DeVanzo misses.
Shin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Shin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Shin feints and then cracks DeVanzo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow DeVanzo down.
DeVanzo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Shin misses its intended target.
DeVanzo misses with the body kick#CL#
and Shin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Shin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
DeVanzo misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Shin.
DeVanzo is still on wobbly legs! Can Shin finish him?
DeVanzo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
DeVanzo seems to have recovered his senses.
DeVanzo misses with a punch on the inside.
Shin tries to throw a body punch but DeVanzo avoids it by throwing Shin back against the cage.
Shin misses with a punch to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shin just misses with a elbow thrown towards DeVanzo's brow. #T1#
DeVanzo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
DeVanzo lands with a light punch inside.
Shin tries to work over DeVanzo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shin blocks an elbow strike from DeVanzo.
A right handed body shot lands from Shin.
Shin avoids a wild elbow strike from DeVanzo.
Shin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
DeVanzo takes a shot to the head.
Shin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Shin lands an elbow inside that DeVanzo shrugs off.
DeVanzo tries to work over Shin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Shin.
DeVanzo tries a body shot but Shin blocks it.
A short left from Shin.
Shin misses with the head strike.
DeVanzo misses with a body punch.
Shin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of DeVanzo backwards.
Shin fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeVanzo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shin lands a nice uppercut.
Shin throws a head punch that misses.
DeVanzo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shin has a couple of punches blocked by DeVanzo.
DeVanzo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DeVanzo's elbow.
Still in the clinch, DeVanzo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shin tries a body shot but DeVanzo blocks it.
DeVanzo scores with a hook to the body.
DeVanzo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Shin up against the cage.
Shin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
DeVanzo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Shin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shin tries to throw a body punch but DeVanzo avoids it by throwing Shin back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for DeVanzo. #T3#
Shin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
DeVanzo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Shin presses DeVanzo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shin prevents a body shot from DeVanzo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by DeVanzo.
Shin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Shin.
DeVanzo misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Shin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Shin takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Shin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
DeVanzo lands with a nice body kick. #T4#
Nice body kick there by DeVanzo.
Shin tries to move into range but DeVanzo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A cross from Shin lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeVanzo keeps the fight on the outside.
A chopping leg kick lands by DeVanzo.
Shin on the wrong end of a nice hook.#TD2#
DeVanzo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Shin to the ground. DeVanzo is now in Shin's guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Shin's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
DeVanzo controlling from the top position.
DeVanzo preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lao Shin dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
DeVanzo is looking to slow Shin down with leg kicks.
DeVanzo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
DeVanzo throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Shin counters with a left to the body.
Shin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
DeVanzo misses with a low kick as Shin jumps back.
Shin throws the kick towards the body but DeVanzo avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shin throws a body kick that misses.
DeVanzo scores with a jab to the body.
Shin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. DeVanzo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
DeVanzo tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
A jab lands there for Shin.
DeVanzo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shin. #CL#
Shin takes the fight into the clinch.
DeVanzo tries to work over Shin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
DeVanzo throws a head punch that misses.
DeVanzo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shin throws a punch but it's blocked by DeVanzo.
A quick uppercut on the inside from DeVanzo.
Shin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
DeVanzo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Shin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DeVanzo's elbow.
A short left from Shin. #T2#
Shin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
DeVanzo takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shin.
DeVanzo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shin swings wildly with an uppercut but DeVanzo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by DeVanzo.
Shin can't find room to land a body shot as DeVanzo controls the action.
Shin misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from DeVanzo.
Shin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shin lands a nice shot to the body.
DeVanzo struggles to land a body shot inside as Shin controls his hands.
Shin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shin lands a left hand.
DeVanzo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Shin throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from DeVanzo.
A short right hand to the side of the head by DeVanzo.
Shin lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from DeVanzo.
DeVanzo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shins head.
Nice elbow from Shin.
Shin throws a punch but it's blocked by DeVanzo.
DeVanzo tries to work over Shin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Shin.
Shin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
DeVanzo cracks Shin with a nice body shot.
DeVanzo throws a head punch that misses.
DeVanzo tries to throw a body punch but Shin avoids it by throwing DeVanzo back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Shin.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Shin.
A short uppercut from Shin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeVanzo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
DeVanzo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shins head.
DeVanzo blocking some punches.
DeVanzo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for DeVanzo.
Shin swings wildly with an uppercut but DeVanzo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shin lands with a right to the head.
DeVanzo struggles to land a body shot inside as Shin controls his hands.
A short uppercut from DeVanzo.
Shin tries a body shot but DeVanzo blocks it.
DeVanzo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
DeVanzo is looking to control Shin's arms but Shin gets an underhook and turns him. Now DeVanzo has his back to the cage.
Shin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Shin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shin can't find room to land a body shot as DeVanzo controls the action.
Shin is looking to control DeVanzo's arms but DeVanzo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Shin has his back to the cage.
DeVanzo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shin backwards.
Shin has a couple of punches blocked by DeVanzo.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lao Shin!

Lao Shin thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Artie DeVanzo stepped up to the mic, saying 'Hey, are we done here? 'Cause I'm losing my buzz. '.

 

Event: GAMMA#624 Theodorou v LeBlanc     
Date:   Apr 01, 2017
#R1#
Genia slips under a jab.
Genia thuds a left hand into Shin's body.
Nice uppercut lands for Genia. That snapped Shin's head back.
Shin throws a body punch but Genia moves out of range.
Genia throws a leg kick that misses.
Shin throws a low kick, looking for Genia's leg but Genia calmly moves out of range.
Will Genia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Genia lands with a cross. #KD#
Shin lands a big head kick that sends Genia tumbling to the mat! Shin takes a step backwards and waves Genia back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Genia is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Will Genia has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Genia throws a leg kick which misses Shin's front leg but catches the back leg as Shin tries to avoid it.
Genia is still on wobbly legs! Can Shin finish him?#KD#
Shin cracks Genia with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Genia looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Shin finish him?
Shin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Genia. Genia obviously looking to wear him down.
Shin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Genia swings for the body but Shin moves out of range.
Genia seems to have recovered his senses.
Shin throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Shin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shin checks a low kick from Genia.
Genia connects with a solid leg kick.
Shin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Genia misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Shin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Genia misses the jab.
Shin looks to land a right hand but Genia moved out of range.
Shin throws a sloppy head kick and Genia moves out of range easily.
Shin checks a low kick from Genia.
Genia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shin is looking to counter punch.
Shin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Genia is looking to slow Shin down with leg kicks.
Genia lands a nice hook to Shin's body. Shin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Genia fakes the leg kick and cracks Shin in the body.
Shin lands a nice looking body shot. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Genia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As Genia looks to move away, Shin throws a big counter combo but Genia just gets out of the way.
Shin slips a jab from Genia.
Genia scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Genia lands with a good body shot.
Shin lunges at Genia with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Genia's hand.
Genia 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.
Shin ducks under a wild hook from Genia.
Genia tries to land a leg kick but Shin saw it coming and moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Shin misses the target.
Genia looks to score with a jab to the body but Shin is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Shin misses the target.
Shin tries to clinch but Genia moves out of range.
Genia ducks under a wild hook from Shin.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Genia.
Genia scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Genia throws a right and a left that Shin avoids nicely. #T3#
Shin lands a big head kick that sends Genia to the canvas! Shin follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lao Shin!
Our winner, Lao Shin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: GAMMA#617 Shin v Williams 2     
Date:   Mar 04, 2017
#R1#
Williams connects with a body shot.
Shin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Williams connects with the punch.
Shin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams .
Shin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Williams finds it's way round the side to connect with Shin's head.
Shin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stanly Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams scores with a hook.
Williams looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A shot to the body from Williams misses
and Shin counters with a slapping leg kick.
Shin looks to land a combination but Williams avoids it well.
Shin lands a body shot.
Williams moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Williams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shin thuds his right hand into Williams 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Williams attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Williams lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Shin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Williams .
Williams scores with a sloppy right hand. Shin should have avoided that one.
Williams throws a poor cross that misses
and Shin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Williams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shin throws out the jab.
Shin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Shin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Williams is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A big left from Williams misses.
Williams lands with a cross.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Williams lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Williams swings for the body but Shin moves out of range. #T2#
Shin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams .
Nice body punch from Shin.
Shin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shin ducks under a wild hook from Williams .
Williams lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shin at a distance.
Williams throws a leg kick which misses Shin's front leg but catches the back leg as Shin tries to avoid it.
Williams scores with a body shot.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Williams fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Williams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shin.
Shin moves out of range as Williams strikes.
Shin half committed to a counter leg kick.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Shin.
Shin misses the jab.
Williams misses with a right hand
and Shin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Williams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Shin is just out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shin, as that shot connected.
Williams feints and then cracks Shin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shin down.
Shin blocks a jab.
Shin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Williams .
Shin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Williams 's head backwards.
Williams throws a shot to the body.
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shin sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Shin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shin throws the left hand but Williams avoids the punch easily.
Williams tries to counter by closing the distance.
Williams misses with a left hand
and Shin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shin checks a leg kick.
Williams works Shin's body with a nice hook.
Williams moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shin scores with a shot to the body.
Williams is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Williams lands a body shot.
Shin throws a jab but it's blocked by Williams .
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A chopping leg kick lands by Williams .
Shin wants to clinch
and Williams counters with a good low kick that Shin was not able to check.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Stanly Williams 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#
Good shot there by Williams .
Stanly Williams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shin was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams .
Shin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Williams defending well as Shin loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Williams throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shin counters with a good low kick that Williams was not able to check.
Shin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Williams can pounce on him.
Shin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Williams fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shin checks it well.
Williams throws a hook to the side of Shin's head but Shin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Williams .
Williams doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Williams there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Williams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shin throws out the jab.
Williams feints a counter leg kick.#T1#
Shin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Williams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams .
Shin throwing a counter right hand but Williams manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Williams .
Williams slips under a jab.
Shin feints and then cracks Williams 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Williams down.
Williams tries to work over Shin's front leg with a kick but Shin checks it.
Shin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shin manages to avoid it.
Williams lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shin's sensitive parts.
Shin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Williams cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Williams is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shin thows a left - swing and a miss!
A swing and a miss from Shin.#T2#
Williams misses with a hook to the body
and Shin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shin.
Williams was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Williams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Williams ! But no joy.
Shin scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
Shin throwing a counter right hand but Williams manages to avoid it.
Williams missing with a left hand there. Shin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shin misses with a body shot.
Shin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams .
Good leg kick by Williams there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Williams punishes Shin's body with a nice straight punch.
Shin misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Williams uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shin has time to react.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Shin might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Williams thumps Shin with a low kick.
Williams misses with a left hand
and Shin counters with a low kick, right behind Williams 's knee.
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
Shin thumps Williams with a low kick.
Shin slips a jab from Williams .
Williams connects with an inside leg kick.
Shin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Williams misses with a low kick as Shin jumps back.
Shin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shin misses with a straight left.
Williams misses the body punch
letting Shin counter with a right hand.
Shin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4#
Williams connects with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams .
Shin scores with a decent looking hook.
Shin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Shin.
Williams staying out of range there.
Williams takes a swing at Shin's ribcage but misses.
Williams misses with a leg kick.
Shin slips a jab from Williams .
Williams throws a hook to the side of Shin's head but Shin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shin looks to land a left hand but Williams moved out of range nicely.
Shin tries a low kick but Williams avoids it.
A lazy body kick from Shin
and Williams counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Stanly Williams will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Shin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Williams takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Williams digs a good hook to Shin's body.
Nice jab there from Williams .
Shin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Williams .
A solid leg kick lands there for Williams .
Shin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Williams looks to land a left hand but Shin moved out of range nicely.
Shin connects with the punch.
Williams looks to land a right hand but Shin moved out of range.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shin moves away.
Shin feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Shin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Shin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Williams finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T1#
Williams moves out of range as Shin throws a body kick.
Williams looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shin throws a lazy right hand but Williams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Williams shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Shin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Williams scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Williams defending well as Shin loads up on a big left hand.
Shin sets himself, and Williams steps forward looking for the clinch! Shin avoids it this time.
Shin misses with a double jab.
Williams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shin.
Nice shot by Williams .
Williams turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Williams .
A jab from Williams does it's job there.#T2#
Williams lands a glancing blow to the side of Shin's head.
Shin misses the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shin misses with a hook.
Williams moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice defenses there by Shin.
It looked like Shin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shin misses with a body shot
enabling Williams to counter with a crisp jab.
Williams attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Williams throws a hook to the side of Shin's head but Shin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shin.
Shin throws a right and a left that Williams avoids nicely.
Shin scores with a body shot. #T3#
Williams scores with a hook.
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.
Williams looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shin misses with a hook. Williams ducked under it nicely.
Williams lands a nice hook to Shin's body. Shin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shin misses with a wild body shot.
Williams lands a really nice looking cross but Shin seems unphased.
Shin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Williams checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A big left from Shin misses.
Shin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.#T4#
Williams lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Williams comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Williams counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Williams lands a nice shot that snaps Shin's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams throws out a loose jab but Shin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shin moves out of range of the strikes.
Shin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shin walks into a straight right hand from Williams .
Williams throws an off balance right hand
and Shin counters with a left to the body.
Williams wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Williams stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stanly Williams really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Williams buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Williams lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shin doesn't seem phased though.
Williams throws a front kick aimed at Shin's knee but Shin avoids it well.
Williams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shin throws out the jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Williams .
Shin throws an off balance right hand
and Williams counters with a thumping low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A punch lands to the side of Shin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Williams loads up on a big right hand but Shin slips the punch.
Williams cracks Shin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1#
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shin.
Shin checks the leg kick nicely there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Williams .
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shin seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Williams scores with a shot to the body.
Shin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Williams throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Williams lands a jab to Shin's midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shin. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet.
Williams takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Williams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Williams paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Williams lunges at Shin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shin's hand. #T2#
Shin swinging wildly here.
Shin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Williams .
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shin was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams misses with a hook.
Shin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Williams can pounce on him.
Williams scores with a nice right hand.
Williams lands with a shot to the body.
Shin misses with a left hand
and Williams makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Shin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Williams . Williams obviously looking to wear him down.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Williams throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shin counters with a nice body shot.
Shin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Williams looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A shot to the liver by Shin. Beautiful body shot.
Williams keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Williams throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Shin takes the fight into the clinch.
Williams misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Shin.
A shot in the inside from Shin.
Williams scores with a hook to the body.
Shin blocks a body shot from Williams .
Williams lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shin blocks a body shot from Williams . #T4#
Williams lands a nice shot to the body.
Shin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Williams tries to work over Shin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Williams is working Shin over against the cage.
Shin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Williams misses with the head strike.
Shin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Shin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shin is struggling to control the position.
Williams misses with a body punch.
Williams misses with a body punch.
Shin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Williams misses with a punch to the body.
Shin misses with some punches.
Williams blocking some punches.
Shin swings wildly with an uppercut but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stanly Williams dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Williams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shin.
Williams lands a jab to Shin's midsection.
Williams defending well as Shin loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Williams finds it's way through Shin's defenses.
Williams avoids the body shot from Shin.
Williams punishes Shin's body with a nice straight punch.
Shin misses with a straight left.
Williams avoids the head kick by Shin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shin throws a right hand that misses
and Williams connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shin moves away.
Williams throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shin counters with a straight right hand.
Williams scores with a shot to the body. #T1#
Shin needs to keep his hands up - Williams had a free shot at his head there.
Williams scores with a body shot.
Williams looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Williams misses with a low kick as Shin jumps back.
An attempted straight right counter from Shin misses the target.
Williams scores with a body shot.
Shin throws a leg kick but Williams checks it.
A big right from Williams misses.
Shin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shin moves away from the strike by Williams .
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Williams , as that shot connected.
Shin checks the leg kick nicely there.
It looked like Shin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stanly Williams is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Williams .
Williams swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shin counters with a stiff right hand.
Lao Shin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shin throws a jab but it's blocked by Williams .
Shin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Williams doesn't seem bothered though.
Shin cracks the inside of Williams 's front leg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shin tries to clinch but Williams moves out of range.
Williams is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Williams lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Williams throws out a leg kick but Shin moves out of range and Williams only half commits.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Shin is just out of range.
Shin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Williams lands with an overhand left.
Williams motions for Shin to come forward. Williams throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shin.
Williams fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shin.
Williams looks to land a left hand but Shin moved out of range nicely.
Shin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Williams checks a leg kick.
Williams blocks a head kick by Shin.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shin looks to land a body kick but Williams moved away.
Shin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Williams takes a swing at Shin's ribcage but misses.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shin moves away.
Williams changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Shin defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand.
Shin throws a big counter combination but Williams scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Williams swings for the body but Shin moves out of range.
Shin is looking to counter punch.
Nice defenses there by Shin.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shin throws a leg kick that misses.
Shin lands a slapping body shot.
Shin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Williams . Williams obviously looking to wear him down.
Shin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Williams counters with a stiff 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!
Shin misses with a hook.
Shin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Williams blocks a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stanly Williams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Williams 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stanly Williams !

Stanly Williams is the new welterweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Stanly Williams gave a big smile as he said 'Did you fart or is that your breath??'.

 

Event: GAMMA#614 Volkov v Shin 2     
Date:   Feb 18, 2017
#R1#
Shin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ilya Mstislav Volkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Volkov.
Volkov misses with an uppercut.
Volkov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Volkov throws a lazy right hand but Shin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Volkov throws a leg kick but Shin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shin moves away from the strike by Volkov.
Shin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Volkov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shin can pounce on him.
Volkov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shin misses with a straight left.
Volkov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shin finds it's way round the side to connect with Volkov's head.
A lazy left from Volkov finds it's target.
Volkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shin was well out of range. Poor timing from Volkov.
Shin is looking to score with low kicks.
Volkov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Volkov throws a leg kick which misses Shin's front leg but catches the back leg as Shin tries to avoid it.
Shin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shin wants to land a leg kick but Volkov is out of range.
Volkov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shin.
Shin dips to his left and cracks Volkov with an uppercut!
Volkov scores with a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shin.
Volkov throws a hook but Shin avoids it easily.
It seemed like Shin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Volkov misses with an uppercut
and Shin counters with a stiff right hand.
Volkov just misses with a punch to the body.
Shin 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 looping hook to the body misses from Shin. Volkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Volkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Volkov staying out of range there.
An inside leg kick from Volkov misses.
Shin connects with an inside leg kick.
A jab from Shin does it's job there.
Shin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Volkov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Shin will feel that in the morning.
Volkov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jab by Volkov.
Volkov works the jab nicely.
Volkov swings widly with a right hand
and Shin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Volkov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Shin - that will leave a mark! #T3#
Volkov throws a shot from downtown. Shin moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shin! But no joy.
A swing and a miss from Volkov.
Volkov misses with a looping right.
Volkov swings for the body but Shin moves out of range. #CL2#
Shin closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Volkov breaks the clinch.
Shin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Volkov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Volkov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Volkov throws a right hand that Shin ducks under and follows up with a left that Shin also avoids with ease.
Volkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Shin is just out of range.
Volkov misses with a jab to the body
and Shin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Shin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shin moves away from the strike by Volkov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shin throws a leg kick that is checked#CL#
and Volkov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Shin misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Volkov fails to land. #BC#
Volkov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Volkov blocks a jab.
Volkov is looking for a counter combo.
Decent striking displayed by Shin there.
Shin lands a jab.
Volkov throws a lazy uppercut
and Shin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Volkov misses with a head kick.
Volkov avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Volkov lands with a slapping head kick.
Shin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
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 Ilya Mstislav Volkov will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Shin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shin works the jab nicely.
Shin has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Shin lands with a hook. Volkov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Volkov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shin tries to clinch up.
Volkov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shin has time to react.
Shin connects with a solid leg kick.
Volkov misses with a leg kick
and Shin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Volkov cracks Shin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Volkov scores with a push kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volkov scores with a decent looking hook.
Shin swings for the body but Volkov moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Volkov misses the target.
Volkov throws a shot from downtown. Shin moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Shin blocks a jab.
Shin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab from Shin does it's job there.
Volkov misses with a right hand
and Shin counters with a nice body shot.
Volkov slips a straight right by Shin.
Shin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Shin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shin looks to land a right hand but Volkov moved out of range.
Volkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Shin.
Volkov slips a straight right by Shin.
Volkov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Shin just manages to avoid it.
Volkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Shin.
Volkov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Volkov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
Volkov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shin slips a jab from Volkov.
Shin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shin drops his hands momentarily and Volkov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice inside leg kick there by Volkov. That's going to slow Shin down.
Volkov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shin.
Shin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shin punishes Volkov's body with a nice straight punch.
A low kick from Volkov is predictable there
and Volkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Volkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Volkov lands a nice shot that snaps Shin's head back.
Volkov misses with an uppercut
and Shin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Volkov moves out of range of the body kick.
It looked like Volkov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Volkov scores with a nice strike.
Volkov throws a hook but Shin blocks it.
Shin tries a head kick but it misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Shin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Shin swings widly with a right hand
and Volkov counters with a series of strikes. Shin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Volkov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Shin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Volkov.
Volkov works Shin's body with a nice hook.
Volkov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Shin.
Volkov blocks a head kick by Shin. #T4#
Volkov swings widly with a right hand
and Shin counters with a nice body shot.
Shin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shin misses with a hook
and Volkov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shin thinking.
Volkov lands an overhand right.
Nice uppercut there from Shin.
Shin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shin ducks under a wild hook from Volkov.
Volkov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shin takes a kick to the side of the head.
That kick from Volkov tenderised Shin's leg. Shin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shin throws a right hand that misses
and Volkov counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ilya Mstislav Volkov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Shin looks to land a body kick but Volkov moved away.
Volkov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shin's sensitive parts.
Ilya Mstislav Volkov is winning the standup battle so far.
Volkov throws a sloppy head kick
and Volkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Volkov throws a leg kick but Shin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Volkov lands with a kick to the temple. Shin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Volkov looks to land a left hand but Shin moved out of range nicely.
Shin looks for the body kick but Volkov saw that one coming.
Shin lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov with a nice cross.
Volkov throws a leg kick
and Shin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shin throws a looping overhand right but Volkov ducks down to avoid it.
Shin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T1#
Volkov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shin looks to score with a jab to the body but Volkov is just out of range.
Shin misses with a right hand
and Volkov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Volkov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shin.
Volkov works Shin's body with a nice hook.
Shin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shin moves forwards but Volkov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Volkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shin throws out a counter right but Volkov avoids it with no problem.
Volkov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shin.
Volkov misses with an uppercut
and Shin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Shin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shin slips under a jab.#T2#
Volkov jabs Shin right on the nose. Shin blinks but takes it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Volkov throws out the jab.
Shin lands a slapping body shot.
Shin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Volkov.
Volkov connects with a nice looking jab.
Volkov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shin counters with a nice leg kick.
Volkov cracks the inside of Shin's front leg.
Shin looks to land a body kick but Volkov moved away.
Volkov misses with a lunging right hand
and Shin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Volkov lands a high kick!
Shin throws a half hearted mid kick.#T3#
Volkov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Volkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shin.
Shin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Volkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shin was well out of range. Poor timing from Volkov.
Volkov moves out of range of the body kick from Shin.
Shin throws a good cross that connects.
Volkov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Volkov feints and then cracks Shin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shin down.
Volkov cracks Shin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Volkov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shin misses the shot to the body.
Volkov thows a leg kick but Shin checks it
and Shin counters with a nice body kick. #T4#
Shin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Volkov.
Shin throws a nice inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shin misses the shot to the body.
Volkov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Volkov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shin throws a shot from downtown. Volkov moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Volkov. Shin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shin is looking for the big counter here.
Volkov throws a jab when Shin was well out of range.
Shin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A jab from Shin misses.
Volkov tried to counter with a leg kick but Shin avoided it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Lao Shin just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Volkov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Volkov.
Volkov misses with a body shot.
A punch combination from Volkov misses.
A jab from Volkov misses.
Shin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Volkov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Shin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shin misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big right from Shin misses.
Volkov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Volkov just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Shin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Volkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shin looks to land a right hand but Volkov moved out of range.
Volkov is looking to counter the offense by Shin and move into the clinch.
Shin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Volkov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shin doesn't seem bothered though.
A nice inside leg kick there by Volkov. That's going to slow Shin down.
A slapping body kick lands there for Shin.
Shin looks for the body kick but Volkov saw that one coming.
Shin misses with a body shot.
Volkov ducks under a wild hook from Shin.#T2#
Shin tries to land a leg kick but Volkov saw it coming and moves away.
Shin bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Volkov jabs at Shin's body.
Shin throws a hook but Volkov blocks it.
Shin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good leg kick by Volkov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Volkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shin.
Volkov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Shin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Volkov at a distance.
Volkov lands a head shot.
Shin tries to score with a low kick but Volkov moves his leg out of the way.
It looked like Volkov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
A left lands for Volkov.
Shin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shin's corner calls for a 1-2. Shin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Volkov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Volkov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Volkov 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 Shin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Shin lands a nice hook to Volkov's body. Volkov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shin lands a head kick!
Volkov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Volkov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T4#
Shin lands with a shot to the body.
Shin slips under a jab from Volkov.
Volkov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Volkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Volkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shin misses with a low kick.
Shin throws an overhand right that lands on Volkov's shoulder, as Volkov tries to avoid the shot.
Shin moves out of range of the strikes.
Shin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Lao Shin 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
Volkov looks to land a left hand but Shin moved out of range nicely.
Shin tries a low kick but Volkov avoids it.
Volkov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shin counters with a nice leg kick.
Volkov moves out of range of the body kick.
Shin blocks a jab.
Shin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Shin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
No joy there for Volkov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Volkov blocks a jab.
Volkov lunges at Shin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shin's hand.
Volkov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Volkov thinking. #T1#
Volkov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It seemed like Shin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Volkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Volkov throws a leg kick which misses Shin's front leg but catches the back leg as Shin tries to avoid it.
Shin misses with a hook. Volkov ducked under it nicely.
Shin ducks under a wild hook from Volkov.
Volkov is looking to chop away at Shin's legs.
Shin tries a low kick but Volkov avoids it.
Shin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
You can see that Shin has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Shin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shin tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
Volkov staying out of range there.
Volkov throws an off balance right hand
and Shin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Volkov.
Shin jabs Volkov right on the nose. Volkov blinks but takes it well.
Shin slips under a jab.
Volkov throws a leg kick but Shin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Volkov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shin checks it well.
Volkov lands a leg kick that knocks Shin off balance momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volkov staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Volkov.
Shin throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Volkov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shin! But no joy.
Volkov misses with a leg kick
and Shin counters with a low kick, right behind Volkov 's knee.
Volkov connects with a right hand. Shin shakes it off.
Shin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Volkov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shin misses with a leg kick.
Shin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Volkov throws a hook but Shin blocks it.
Shin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Volkov.
And Shin responds with a good body kick, but Volkov manages to step out the way in time.
Shin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Volkov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Shin.
Shin throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Shin slips under a jab from Volkov.
Volkov misses with a low kick.
Volkov defending well as Shin loads up on a big left hand.
Shin lands a body shot.
Volkov ducks under a wild hook from Shin.
Shin ducks under a wild hook from Volkov.
Volkov checks a leg kick.
Shin slips under a jab from Volkov.
Jab from Shin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volkov works the jab nicely.
Shin scores with a body shot.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 46:50
Judge William Gold scores the fight 46:49
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 49:48

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lao Shin!

Lao Shin is the new welterweight champion!
Our winner, Lao Shin, 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.
In defeat, Ilya Mstislav Volkov stepped up to the mic, saying 'Stepping up to fight a LHW was great challenge for me, i want to say thanks to my opponent, and good job!'.

 

Event: GAMMA#608 Volkov v Williams     
Date:   Jan 21, 2017
#R1#
Sundvison is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Sundvison fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shin, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shin.
Sundvison landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Shin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shin has a couple of punches blocked by Sundvison.
Shin lands with a right to the head.
Shin misses with a punch on the inside.
Shin tries to stall but Sundvison uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Shin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sundvison is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shin is defending well for now.
Sundvison misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shin can't break the clinch.
Shin works on Sundvison's body with a couple of short punches.
Shin lands a nice elbow.
A body shot lands from Sundvison.
A short left from Sundvison.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sundvison tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Sundvison stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shin misses with some punches.
Sundvison misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Shin.
Shin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sundvison misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sundvison lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sundvison lands a body punch.
Sundvison misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shin pushes Sundvison back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shin takes a shot to the head.
Sundvison pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sundvison scores with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sundvison.
Shin lands with a short shot to the head.
Sundvison unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Shin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sundvison trying to land knees to the body.
Shin misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Sundvison struggles to land a body shot inside as Shin controls his hands.
A body shot lands from Shin.
Shin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sundvison lands a nice knee to the body.
Shin blocking some punches.
Shin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sundvison throws a head punch that misses.
Shin misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shin.
Shin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sundvison lands a left hand. #BC#
Shin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sundvison closes the distance looking to clinch
and Shin counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mats Sundvison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sundvison is looking to clinch. #T3#
Sundvison takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sundvison is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Sundvison has Shin up against the cage in a clinch.
Shin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shin lands a shot to the body.
Shin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shin struggles to land a body shot inside as Sundvison controls his hands.
Sundvison can't find room to land a body shot as Shin controls the action.
Sundvison has a couple of punches blocked by Shin.
A left hand lands to the body for Shin.
Shin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice elbow from Shin.
Sundvison scores with a shoulder strike.
Shin lands an elbow inside that Sundvison shrugs off.
Shin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sundvison backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shin pushes off an throws an elbow but Sundvison leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T4#
Sundvison lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shin slowing the pace effectively.
Sundvison misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sundvison lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sundvison misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sundvison missing with knees to the body.
Shin has a couple of punches blocked by Sundvison.
Shin tries to pull guard but Sundvison won't allow it.
Shin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shin swings wildly with an uppercut but Sundvison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shin misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Shin on the inside.
Shin lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A head punch on the inside from Sundvison fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Sundvison fails to land.
Shin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shin lands with a light punch inside.
Shin trying to stall but Sundvison improves his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lao Shin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Shin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sundvison can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Sundvison gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sundvison looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nice elbow from Shin.
Shin tries to pull guard but Sundvison forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sundvison lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shin backwards.
Sundvison misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shin tries to throw a body punch but Sundvison avoids it by throwing Shin back against the cage.
Sundvison tries to land knees in the clinch but Shin avoids the damage to the body.
Sundvison pushes off an throws an elbow but Shin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sundvison tries a body shot but Shin blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Sundvison.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A knee to the head by Sundvison.
Shin misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Shin.
Sundvison swings wildly with an uppercut but Shin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sundvison misses with the head strike. #T1#
Shin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sundvison as Shin tries to tie him up.
Shin lands an elbow just above Sundvison 's eye.
Shin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sundvison struggles to land a body shot inside as Shin controls his hands.
Sundvison tries to throw a body punch but Shin avoids it by throwing Sundvison back against the cage.
Sundvison swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shin blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Shin.
Shin scores with a shot to the side of Sundvison's head.
Sundvison lands with a light punch inside.
Shin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sundvison misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shin.
Shin throws a punch but it's blocked by Sundvison.
Shin cracks Sundvison with a nice body shot.
Sundvison throws a punch but it's blocked by Shin.
Shin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sundvison's elbow. #T2#
A short right from Shin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shin lands an elbow inside. #CUT#
It looks like Mats Sundvison has been cut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shin.
Still in the clinch, Shin scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC#
Sundvison is rocked!
Shin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sundvison's elbow.
Sundvison blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shin.
A shot in the inside from Sundvison.
A head punch on the inside from Shin fails to land.
Shin misses with an elbow strike.
Shin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Shin.
Sundvison lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shin throws a head punch that misses.
Sundvison misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Sundvison lands a shoulder strike.
Sundvison softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sundvison misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sundvison's elbow.
Shin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sundvison backwards.
Sundvison blocks a body shot from Shin.
Sundvison tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shin's elbow.
Sundvison doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sundvison creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sundvison works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shin effectively controlling the action here.
Shin misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shin.
Sundvison managing to block the knees to the body from Shin.
Shin misses with an elbow strike.
Sundvison tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shin avoids the elbow strike from Sundvison, against the cage. #TD#
Shin manages to pull guard. #T4#
Sundvison wanted to stand there but Shin had control of the position. #SU2#
Sundvison gets to his feet. Shin looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Sundvison slips a jab from Shin.
Shin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sundvison tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shin keeps the fight on the outside.
Shin throwing a counter right hand but Sundvison manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shin keeps the fight on the outside.
Shin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sundvison is able to avoid easily.
Sundvison throws out a loose jab but Shin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shin lands a body shot.
Sundvison doesn't manage to clinch there - Shin circles away. #CL2#
Sundvison gets a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Shin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lao Shin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mats Sundvison's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Sundvison is looking to chop away at Shin's legs.
Sundvison wants to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Shin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sundvison moves to clinch but Shin breaks away
and Shin counters with a nice kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Shin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sundvison tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sundvison tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Sundvison pushes Shin up against the cage in a clinch.
Shin throws a punch but it's blocked by Sundvison.
Shin takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
It looks like Lao Shin has been cut.
Sundvison tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shin's elbow.
Shin lands an elbow just above Sundvison 's eye.
Sundvison misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Sundvison tries to throw a body punch but Shin avoids it by throwing Sundvison back against the cage.
Sundvison missing with knees to the body.
Shin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sundvison swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shin working aggressively here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sundvison.
Sundvison tries to work over Shin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Shin on the inside.
Sundvison blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Sundvison.
Sundvison using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sundvison working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shin tries to land knees in the clinch but Sundvison avoids the damage to the body.
Shin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sundvison smiles and moves away.
Sundvison is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shin throwing a counter right hand but Sundvison manages to avoid it.
Mats Sundvison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Shin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sundvison, right into the meat.
Sundvison throws the kick towards the body but Shin avoids it.#CL2#
Sundvison pushes Shin up against the cage in a clinch.
Sundvison prevents a body shot from Shin.
Sundvison misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shin avoids a wild elbow strike from Sundvison.
Shin has a couple of punches blocked by Sundvison.
Shin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sundvison misses with a punch to the body.
Sundvison trying to land knees to the body.
Sundvison goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Shin manages to break the clinch.
Sundvison swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shin throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sundvison avoids it.
Sundvison tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3#
Sundvison throws a combination. Shin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL2#
Sundvison fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shin, pushing him back against the cage.
Shin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sundvison backwards.
Sundvison blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Shin.
Lao Shin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A shot in the inside from Shin. #BC#
Shin breaks the clinch.
A low kick from Sundvison is predictable there
and Shin counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters circling a little - Shin finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sundvison takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sundvison misses with a straight left.
Shin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sundvison misses with a hook
and Shin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sundvison takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shin lands with a thumping leg kick. #T4#
Shin works Sundvison's body with a nice hook.
Shin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shin looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#CL2#
Sundvison moves into the clinch.
Shin takes a shot to the head.
Shin is working Sundvison over against the cage.#TD#
Shin works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Shin trying to control but Sundvison is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sundvison has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Shin is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Sundvison.
Shin trying to control the action but Sundvison is working from the bottom.
Sundvison throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lao Shin!

An out of breath Lao Shin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: GAMMA#602 Lodbrok v Richards     
Date:   Dec 24, 2016
#R1#
Shin throws a body kick that misses.
Volkov 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.
Shin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Volkov can pounce on him.
Volkov scores with a nice right hand.
Shin throws a shot to the body.
Volkov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A head kick by Shin misses #CL2#
and Volkov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Volkov has a couple of punches blocked by Shin.
Shin tries a body shot but Volkov blocks it.
Volkov misses with the head strike.
Volkov throws a punch but it's blocked by Shin.
Volkov takes an elbow to the temple.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shin.
Volkov is working Shin over against the cage.
A short left from Volkov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Volkov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Volkov is able to avoid easily.
Volkov connects with a leg kick. Shin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T1#
A combination from Volkov does no damage.
Shin digs a good body shot into Volkov's ribs.
Shin moves out of range of the body kick from Volkov.
The fighters circling - Shin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shin misses with a body shot.
Shin slips under a jab.
A quick step to the side and Shin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Volkov in his tracks.
Shin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Volkov.
Volkov ducks under a wild hook from Shin.
Shin swings for the body but Volkov moves out of range.
Shin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jab by Shin.
Shin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ilya Mstislav Volkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Volkov 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.
Shin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shin throws a quick counter head kick but Volkov was just out of range.
Volkov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volkov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Volkov 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.
Shin scores with a punch to the head.
Volkov blocks a jab.
An inside leg kick from Shin misses.
Volkov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Volkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Shin is just out of range.
Volkov lands a nice hook to Shin's body. Shin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Volkov's head.#T3#
Volkov just misses with a punch to the body.
Volkov throws a low kick but Shin avoids it.
Volkov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Volkov thows a body kick. Shin tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Volkov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sloppy strikes from Volkov. Those never looked like landing.
Shin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL2#
and Volkov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Volkov lands a left hand.
Volkov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shin backwards.
Volkov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Volkov working aggressively here.
Volkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shin misses with the head strike.
Shin is stalling here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shin. #T4#
Volkov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shin throws a head punch that misses.
Shin lands with a right to the head.
Shin looking to slow down the pace here.
Shin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Volkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shin tries to land knees in the clinch but Volkov avoids the damage to the body.
Volkov pushes Shin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Volkov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Volkov.
Shin lands an elbow just above Volkov 's eye.
A nice right hand lands inside from Volkov. #BC2#
Volkov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Volkov fakes the leg kick and cracks Shin in the body.
Shin throws an off balance right hand
and Volkov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Volkov misses with a low kick.
Volkov looks to throw the jab but Shin is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ilya Mstislav Volkov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Shin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Volkov.
Volkov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Shin takes a step back to recover.
Ilya Mstislav Volkov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Volkov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Volkov misses with a low kick.
Volkov lands a jab to Shin's midsection.
Shin takes one on the button.
Volkov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Volkov misses with a right hand
enabling Shin to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Volkov finds it's way through Shin's defenses.
Shin misses the jab.
Volkov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Volkov looks to land a right hand but Shin moved out of range.
Shin takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Volkov swings for the body but Shin moves out of range.
Volkov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Shin.
Shin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Volkov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shin misses with a wild body shot.
Volkov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Shin if he has to take too many more of those.
Volkov slips a jab from Shin.
Good standup being displayed there by Volkov as he connects with a hook.
Shin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Volkov. Shin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shin looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Shin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Volkov doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
Shin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Volkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Shin.
Shin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Volkov lands a really nice looking cross but Shin seems unphased.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volkov jabs Shin right on the nose. Shin blinks but takes it well.
Volkov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Volkov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shin counters with a stiff right hand.
Shin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shin slips a straight right by Volkov.
Nice defenses there by Volkov.
Volkov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Volkov throws a push kick but Shin slaps the foot to one side. #T3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Volkov. That's going to slow Shin down.
A clash of legs there as Shin blocks the low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shin. Volkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Volkov throws out a leg kick but Shin moves out of range and Volkov only half commits.
Volkov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shin misses with a body shot.
Volkov throws a poor cross that misses
and Volkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Shin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Volkov sprawls well. Volkov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shin gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
Volkov lands a nice looking body shot.
Shin steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Volkov. That one must have hurt.
Volkov blocks a jab.
Volkov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Volkov checks it well.
Shin staying out of range there.
Shin throws a body kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volkov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Volkov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shin just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ilya Mstislav Volkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Shin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Volkov connects with a leg kick. Shin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice uppercut lands for Volkov. That snapped Shin's head back.
Volkov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shin.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Shin lands with a kick to the temple. Volkov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Volkov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shin.
Volkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Shin.
Volkov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Volkov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov throws a looping overhand right but Shin ducks down to avoid it.
Volkov scores with a hook to the body. Shin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Volkov. Volkov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Volkov throws a sloppy head kick and Shin moves out of range easily.
It looked like Shin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Volkov throws a low kick, looking for Shin's leg but Shin calmly moves out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Volkov!
A clash of legs there as Volkov blocks the low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Shin misses the target.
Volkov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shin just misses with a punch to the body.
Volkov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nice body punch from Volkov.
Volkov misses with a low kick.
Shin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Volkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shin moves away.
Shin blocks the body kick. #T2#
Volkov staying out of range there.
Volkov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Volkov throws a lazy head kick
and Shin counters with a low kick, right behind Volkov 's knee.
Volkov looks to land a right hand but Shin moved out of range.
Shin thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Volkov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shin misses with a double jab #CL2#
and Volkov counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Volkov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Volkov takes a swing at Shin's ribcage but misses.
Shin blocks the body kick.
Volkov jabs at Shin's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volkov misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Shin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice jab there from Volkov.
Shin will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Shin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Volkov scoring well with a low kick there.
Volkov misses with a hook. Shin ducked under it nicely.
Volkov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shin.
Volkov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Volkov misses with a body shot.
Shin throwing a counter right hand but Volkov manages to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Shin blocks the leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shin. Volkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
That kick from Volkov tenderised Shin's leg. Shin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T4#
Volkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Shin is just out of range.
Shin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Volkov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Volkov misses its intended target.
Shin misses with a body shot.
Shin slips under a jab from Volkov.
Shin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Volkov throws a leg kick
and Shin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Volkov scores with a nice head shot.
Volkov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Volkov.
Shin jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Shin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shin misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ilya Mstislav Volkov really 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.
#R4#
Volkov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Volkov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Volkov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Volkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Shin is just out of range.
Volkov just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromShin.
Volkov thumps Shin with a low kick.
Volkov walks into a straight right hand from Shin.
Shin throws a leg kick but Volkov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Shin misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Volkov.
Shin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Volkov swings for the body but Shin moves out of range.
Shin connects with a solid leg kick.
Shin throws a right hand that Volkov ducks under and follows up with a left that Volkov also avoids with ease.#T1#
Volkov digs a good body shot into Shin's ribs.
Shin looks for the body kick but Volkov saw that one coming.
Shin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Volkov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Volkov fails to land with a series of punches.
Shin is looking to counter with a body kick.
A shot to the body from Shin misses
and Volkov counters with a straight right hand.
Volkov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shin checks a leg kick.
Shin misses with a looping left.
Volkov avoids the body shot from Shin.
Shin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Volkov manages to avoid it.#T2#
Shin avoids the body shot from Volkov.
Volkov throws a wild body kick that Shin sees coming a mile off.
Shin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Volkov jabs Shin right on the nose. Shin blinks but takes it well.
Shin looks to land a right hand but Volkov moved out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shin blocks a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shin.
Shin moves forwards but Volkov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Shin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Volkov lands a jab.
An inside leg kick from Shin misses.
Shin thuds a left hand into Volkov's body.#T3#
Shin blocks a jab.
A big right from Volkov misses.
Shin delivers a nice body kick.
Volkov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Volkov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Volkov tries to work over Shin's front leg with a kick but Shin checks it.
Volkov misses with a body kick.
Shin tries to move into range but Volkov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Volkov.
Shin tries to close the distance and clinch but Volkov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Volkov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Shin misses with a looping left.
Volkov tries to counter with a clinch but Shin shakes him off and moves away.
Shin scores with a nice strike.
Shin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Shin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Volkov is out of range.
A clash of legs there as Shin blocks the low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Volkov throws a wild body kick that Shin sees coming a mile off.
Shin misses with a two punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ilya Mstislav Volkov dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Shin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Volkov walks into a straight right hand from Shin.
Volkov throws the left hand but Shin avoids the punch easily.
Volkov thuds his right hand into Shin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shin throws a looping overhand right but Volkov ducks down to avoid it.
Volkov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Volkov connects with a solid leg kick.
Shin lands with an overhand left.
Volkov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov misses with a hook. Shin ducked under it nicely.
Volkov throws a body kick that misses.
It looked like Shin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Volkov.
Volkov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Shin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Volkov scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
A jab from Volkov misses.
Volkov missing with a left hand there. Shin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Volkov moves out of range as Shin strikes.
Shin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Volkov.
Shin defending well as Volkov loads up on a big left hand.
Shin misses with a low kick.
Volkov looks to land a body kick but Shin moved away.
Good leg kick by Volkov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Shin tries to clinch up.
Shin misses the shot to the body.
Lao Shin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Volkov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Volkov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Volkov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shin on the side of the head.
Volkov jabs Shin right on the nose. Shin blinks but takes it well.
Shin looks to score with a jab to the body but Volkov is just out of range.
Shin moves away from the strike by Volkov.
Shin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Volkov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Volkov misses with a straight right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shin ducks under a wild hook from Volkov.
A shot to the liver by Volkov. Beautiful body shot.
Ilya Mstislav Volkov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Shin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Volkov cracks the inside of Shin's front leg.
Volkov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shin is out of range.
Shin scores with a jab to the body.
Volkov throws an overhand right that lands on Shin's shoulder, as Shin tries to avoid the shot.
Shin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Shin slips a straight right by Volkov.
A counter left hand to the body from Shin misses its target.
Shin thows a body kick. Volkov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Volkov misses with a hook to the body
and Shin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shin missing with a left hand there. Volkov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Volkov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shin slips a jab from Volkov.
Volkov digs a good hook to Shin's body. #T4#
Shin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Volkov misses with a low kick.
Shin feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Volkov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Shin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Volkov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Volkov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Volkov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shin.
Shin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Volkov.
Shin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Volkov lands with a hook. Shin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ilya Mstislav Volkov!

Ilya Mstislav Volkov is the new welterweight champion!
After winning the bout, Ilya Mstislav Volkov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: GAMMA#598 Williams v Shin     
Date:   Dec 03, 2016
#R1#
Williams throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Shin counter with a right hand.
Shin misses with a body shot.
Shin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
Williams tries to land a body kick
and Shin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Williams dives in for a single leg takedown but Shin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Shin is looking to clinch but Williams is avoiding it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Williams .
Williams buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shin checks a leg kick nicely.
Shin misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams throws a leg kick but Shin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Williams throws a body punch but Shin moves out of range.
Williams lands with an overhand left.
Shin is looking to slow Williams down with leg kicks. #T1#
Williams avoids the head kick by Shin.
Williams finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Shin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shin moves out of range of the body kick.
A lazy body kick from Williams
and Shin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Williams connects with a leg kick. Shin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Shin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Shin lands a nice hook to Williams 's body. Williams takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Williams cracks a nice hook into Shin's ribs.
That kick from Williams tenderised Shin's leg. Shin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Williams definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Williams misses with a body punch
and Shin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shin lands an overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Williams drives through with a takedown into Shin's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T2#
Shin trying to keep a closed guard but Williams is proving a slippery customer.
Williams landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Shin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Williams landing some decent shots from guard.
Williams looking to sit in guard and control but Shin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Williams looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Shin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Williams looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Shin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Shin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Williams is trying to keep Shin in close.
Shin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Williams has his foot on Shin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shin works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Williams throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Shin escapes and throws Williams 's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Williams tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Williams keeps working. #T4#
Williams is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Shin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Williams trying to control from the bottom.
Shin controlling the action here.
Williams avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shin.
Shin prevents Williams from improving his position.
Williams trying to control but Shin postures up. #SUB#
Williams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Williams is trying to control but can't.
Shin slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Shin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lao Shin will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Shin tries to land a front kick but Williams steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
Shin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Shin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams .
Williams fires out a quick counter leg kick but Shin just manages to avoid it.
Shin feints and then cracks Williams 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Williams down.
Shin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
Williams looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A countering left hand to the body from Shin misses.
Stanly Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams scores with a hook.
Williams is looking to wear down Shin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Williams misses with a kick to the body.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shin moves away.
Shin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Shin moves out of range of the body kick.
Shin moves out of range of the body kick from Williams .
A bone on bone clash there as Williams blocks the leg kick.
Shin moves out of range of the body kick from Williams .
Shin looks to land a body kick but Williams moved away.
Shin cracks Williams with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice body punch from Williams .
Shin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Williams .
Shin just misses with a punch to the body.
Shin misses with a body shot.
Shin lands a jab to the head.
Shin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Williams misses with a body punch
and Shin counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Williams misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shin scores with a leg kick.
Nice body kick from Williams .
Williams comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Williams . Williams obviously looking to wear him down.
Shin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Good leg kick by Shin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Shin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A swing and a miss from Williams .
Shin throws a leg kick but Williams moved away.#T3#
Williams misses with a body shot.
Shin scores with a nice strike.
Williams misses with a body kick.
Lao Shin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shin throws a hook to the side of Williams 's head but Williams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Williams throws a hook but Shin blocks it.
Shin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Williams scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shin throws the left hand but Williams avoids the punch easily.
Williams jabs Shin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shin 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 Williams has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Williams and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Shin steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Williams . That one must have hurt.
Nice straight punches there by Williams . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Williams .#T4#
Shin takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Shin looks to throw the jab but Williams is out of range.
Shin moves out of range of the body kick.
Williams fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shin avoids it really well and circles away.
Williams fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stanly Williams . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A thudding body kick lands there by Williams ! #TD#
Williams shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Williams looking to pass the guard.
Shin is trying to control the position 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 Stanly Williams will probably get the nod.
That's time! Williams 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Williams misses with a takedown
and Shin counters with a head kick. That will keep Williams thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Williams is looking to slow Shin down with leg kicks.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shin throws out a counter right but Williams avoids it with no problem.
Williams throws a shot from downtown. Shin moves away and avoids it.
Shin counters with a body kick.
Shin misses with a straight left.
Nice jab there from Shin.
Shin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Williams shoots and misses
and Williams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
A solid body kick from Shin.
Williams throws a body kick that misses.
Shin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Williams throws a push kick but Shin slaps the foot to one side.
Williams throws out a loose jab but Shin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams misses with a kick to the body
and Shin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice body kick there by Williams .
Williams keeps Shin at a distance using the push kick.
Williams pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shin throws a lazy right hand but Williams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Williams thinks about countering with a body kick.
Williams misses with a body punch
and Shin counters with a body kick.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Shin.
Shin misses with a looping right.
Lao Shin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Williams on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
Shin takes a swing at Williams 's ribcage but misses.
Williams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Williams .
A counter left hand to the body from Williams misses its target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Williams shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Williams was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Williams scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Shin to see if he's OK.
Williams working the head and body with strikes.
Williams wants to control but Shin is keeping him busy.
Shin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Williams 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Shin controlling the position for now.#T3#
Shin gets back to full guard.
Shin tries to strike from the bottom. #SUB2#
Shin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Williams gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Williams throws a big right hand that misses.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Shin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Williams has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Shin to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Williams is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Shin pulls down on the head and he's put Williams to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lao Shin!
Lao Shin is the new welterweight champion!
Lao Shin managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 160$), into his post fight interview.
The defeated Stanly Williams had this to say: 'I have to go poop'.

 

Event: GAMMA#594 Rufus v Williams 3     
Date:   Nov 12, 2016
#R1#
Lewis misses with a hook
and Lewis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lewis is out of range and Shin settles back down.
Shin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lewis throws a leg kick
letting Shin counter with a right hand.
Lewis misses with a left hand
letting Shin counter with a right hand.
Lewis keeps Shin at a distance using the push kick.
Shin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Lewis scores with a kick to the body.
Shin slips under a jab from Lewis.
Shin on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Shin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lewis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shin lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lewis thuds his right hand into Shin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
Lewis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shin moves away.
Shin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL#
Shin clinches with his opponent.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lewis.
Shin stalling against the cage.
Shin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shin leaning his opponent against the cage.
Shin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lewis is defending well for now.
Shin has Lewis pressed against the cage.
Good body shot from Shin.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lewis as Shin tries to tie him up.
Shin looking to stall. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shin.
Shin throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lewis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shin misses with a punch to the body.
Shin taking a breather.
Lewis letting Shin take a breather here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lao Shin.
Shin throws a hook but Lewis blocks it.
Shin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lewis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shin moves away.
Shin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Shin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lewis swings widly with a right hand
and Shin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lewis darts in looking for a takedown but Shin gets double underhooks and turns Lewis into the cage.
Shin is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Lewis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shin moves away.
A jab lands there for Lewis.
A leg kick checked by Shin.
Shin tried to counter with a leg kick but Lewis avoided it.
Lewis looks to score with a jab to the body but Shin is just out of range.
Lewis looks to score with a jab to the body but Shin is just out of range.
Shin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Shin throws out a loose jab but Lewis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lewis looks to score with a jab to the body but Shin is just out of range.
Lewis misses with an uppercut. Shin saw that one coming.
Lewis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shin thinks about countering with a body kick.
Lewis misses with an uppercut
and Shin counters with an outside leg kick.
Shin slips under a jab.
Ray Lewis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lewis throws a sloppy head kick and Shin moves out of range easily.
Shin jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T4#
Shin misses with a jab to the body
and Lewis counters with an outside leg kick.
Lewis has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
A low kick from Shin is predictable there
and Lewis counters with a straight right hand.
Lewis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shin doesn't seem bothered though.
Lewis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shin at a distance.
Lewis misses with a shot to the body
and Shin makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Lewis really felt that one!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lewis misses with a hook to the body
and Shin counters with a thumping low kick.
Lewis takes a swing at Shin's ribcage but misses.
Lewis throws a jab but it's blocked by Shin.
Shin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lewis doesn't seem bothered though.
Shin checks a low kick from Lewis.
Shin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lewis counters with a right hand to the body.
Shin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Lewis dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Shin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lewis thumps Shin with a low kick.
Lewis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lewis throws a poor cross that misses
and Shin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lewis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shin was well out of range. Poor timing from Lewis.
Shin lands a nice shot to the body.
Lewis looks for the body kick but Shin saw that one coming.
Lewis's corner calls for a 1-2. Lewis 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.
A low kick from Lewis is predictable there
and Shin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lewis misses with a looping right.
Shin is looking to counter punch.
That kick from Lewis tenderised Shin's leg. Shin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1#
Lewis throws out a loose jab but Shin uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Shin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lewis misses with a straight right.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lewis.
Lewis misses with a hook. Shin ducked under it nicely.
Lewis swings widly with a right hand
and Shin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shin wants to clinch.
Lewis throws a big shot that misses.
Shin avoids the body shot from Lewis.
A big left from Lewis misses. #T2#
Shin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lewis throws a head kick that misses.
Shin misses with a body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lewis.
Shin motions for Lewis to come forward. Shin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lewis throws a lazy right hand but Shin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shin throws a big shot that misses.
Lewis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lewis.
Ray Lewis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lewis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shin can pounce on him.
Lewis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lewis lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Lewis throws the left hand but Shin avoids the punch easily.
Shin takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lewis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lewis lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A slow jab from Lewis misses its intended target.
A good leg kick by Lewis.
Shin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lewis is able to avoid easily.
Nice shot lands for Shin.
Lewis throws out a loose jab but Shin uses good head movement to avoid it.
And Shin counters with a quick kick to the body but Lewis blocks it.
Lewis misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Shin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lewis throws a low kick but Shin avoids it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shin. That's going to slow Lewis down. #T4#
Nice body kick from Shin.
Shin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shin throws an overhand right that lands on Lewis's shoulder, as Lewis tries to avoid the shot.
Lewis just misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shin lands with an overhand left.
Lewis checks a low kick from Shin.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lewis! But no joy.
Shin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lewis misses with a shot to the body
and Shin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice body punch from Shin.
Shin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lewis momentarily.
Lewis misses with a low kick.
Lewis takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lewis throws a leg kick but Shin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
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 Lao Shin will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A slow jab from Lewis misses its intended target.
Lewis throws out a loose jab but Shin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shin throws the kick towards the body but Lewis avoids it.
Shin 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.
Lewis misses with a hook
and Shin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shin tries to clinch up but Lewis circles away and keeps his distance.
Shin lands with a hook. Lewis tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lewis lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shin moves out of range as Lewis strikes.
Shin slips under a jab from Lewis.#T1#
Lewis throws out a loose jab but Shin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lewis throws a hook to the side of Shin's head but Shin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A bone on bone clash there as Shin blocks the leg kick.
Shin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lewis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shin.
Lewis thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Shin if he has to take too many more of those.
Shin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Shin lands with a cross.
Lewis misses the shot to the body.
Lewis throws out a loose jab but Shin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lewis lands the left hand.
Lewis throws a jab but it's blocked by Shin.
Lewis misses with a looping right.#T2#
Shin keeps Lewis at a distance using the push kick.
Shin looks to score with a jab to the body but Lewis is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Lewis.
Lewis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lewis throws a sloppy head kick
and Shin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lewis misses with a left hand
and Shin counters with a right hand to the body.
Shin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lewis.
Shin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lewis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shin is fending him off so far but Lewis persists. Nope, Shin circles away and we're back to standing.
Shin scoring well with a low kick there.
Shin connects with a leg kick. Lewis looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Shin checks a leg kick. #T3#
Lewis will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Good work by Lewis as he checks the leg kick.
Shin lands a nice hook to Lewis's body. Lewis takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shin lands a nice shot that snaps Lewis's head back. #CUT#
It looks like Ray Lewis has been cut.
Lewis throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Shin to counter with a crisp jab.
Lewis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shin. #CL#
Shin has Lewis up against the cage in a clinch.
Lewis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shin lands a body shot. #BC#
Shin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Shin scoring well with a low kick there.
Shin works Lewis's body with a nice hook.
Shin tries to clinch up.
Lewis misses with a right hand
and Lewis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Lewis misses the target.
Shin fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lewis just manages to avoid it.
Lewis with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shin to score with a decent uppercut.
Shin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lewis throws a leg kick
and Shin counters with a right hand to the body.
Shin scores with a one two! Lewis had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Shin blocks a head kick by Lewis.
Lewis loads up on a big right hand but Shin slips the punch.
Lewis throws a leg kick
and Shin counters with a lovely straight right hand!

And that's the end of the fight!
Lao Shin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shin 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lao Shin!

Lao Shin gave a mention to Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 160$) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

 

Event: GAMMA#590 Lewis v Williams     
Date:   Oct 22, 2016
#R1#
Shin throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Wojnasiewicz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shin connects with a leg kick. Wojnasiewicz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A left and a right from Shin both land. Nice combination.
Shin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wojnasiewicz.
A swing and a miss from Wojnasiewicz.
A countering left hand to the body from Shin misses.
Shin misses with a right hand
and Wojnasiewicz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shin throws a front kick aimed at Wojnasiewicz's knee but Wojnasiewicz avoids it well.
Shin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wojnasiewicz.
Wojnasiewicz throws a right hand that misses
and Shin counters with an outside leg kick.
Wojnasiewicz's corner calls for a 1-2. Wojnasiewicz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shin misses with an uppercut
and Wojnasiewicz makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T1##CL#
Wojnasiewicz pushes Shin up against the cage in a clinch.
Shin throws an elbow but it misses.
Wojnasiewicz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Shin swings wildly with an uppercut but Wojnasiewicz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wojnasiewicz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wojnasiewicz takes a shot to the head.
Wojnasiewicz scores with a shot to the side of Shin's head.
A head punch on the inside from Wojnasiewicz fails to land.
Shin avoids the elbow strike from Wojnasiewicz, against the cage.
Wojnasiewicz gets through Shin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shin.
Wojnasiewicz misses with some punches.
Wojnasiewicz pushes off an throws an elbow but Shin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Shin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shin blocks the elbow strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wojnasiewicz lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T2#
Shin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Good body shot from Shin.
Wojnasiewicz avoids a wild elbow strike from Shin.
Shin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wojnasiewicz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wojnasiewicz has a couple of punches blocked by Shin.
Shin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wojnasiewicz's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Wojnasiewicz.
Wojnasiewicz is trying to force a seperation but Shin has the dominant position.
Wojnasiewicz misses with some punches.
Shin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wojnasiewicz or not.
Shin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Krystian Wojnasiewicz has been cut.
Wojnasiewicz creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Shin's defenses.
Shin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shin blocks an elbow strike.
Shin lands a right hand.
Wojnasiewicz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shin or not.
Shin has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Wojnasiewicz seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Shin can turn it around.
Shin swings wildly with an uppercut but Wojnasiewicz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wojnasiewicz lands an elbow inside that Shin shrugs off.
Shin struggles to land a body shot inside as Wojnasiewicz controls his hands. #T3#
Shin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wojnasiewicz struggles to land a body shot inside as Shin controls his hands.
Shin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Shin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wojnasiewicz backwards.
Shin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wojnasiewicz backwards.
Wojnasiewicz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wojnasiewicz pushes Shin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wojnasiewicz tries to work over Shin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wojnasiewicz or not.
Wojnasiewicz throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wojnasiewicz throws an elbow but misses.
Wojnasiewicz looking to slow down the pace here.
Shin lands an elbow inside that Wojnasiewicz shrugs off.
Shin has Wojnasiewicz pressed against the cage.
Shin tries a body shot but Wojnasiewicz blocks it.
Wojnasiewicz lands with a light punch inside.
Wojnasiewicz lands an elbow inside that Shin shrugs off. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wojnasiewicz.
Shin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wojnasiewicz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wojnasiewicz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wojnasiewicz throws a punch but it's blocked by Shin.
Wojnasiewicz pushes Shin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wojnasiewicz backwards.
Wojnasiewicz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wojnasiewicz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shin's elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wojnasiewicz's brow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wojnasiewicz throws an elbow but misses.
Shin misses with an elbow strike.
Wojnasiewicz is struggling to control the position.
Shin pushes Wojnasiewicz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #BC2#
Shin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've been told by Wojnasiewicz's head coaches at School Of Fighting that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Shin throws a body shot but no joy.
Shin throws a body kick that misses
and Shin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lao Shin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Krystian Wojnasiewicz's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Shin swings for the body but Wojnasiewicz moves out of range.
Shin checks a low kick from Wojnasiewicz.
Shin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wojnasiewicz takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Wojnasiewicz misses with an uppercut
and Shin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wojnasiewicz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wojnasiewicz thumps Shin with a low kick.
Shin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wojnasiewicz rather than just go for the knockout.
Shin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wojnasiewicz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shin. #T1#
Wojnasiewicz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wojnasiewicz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shin throws a front kick that sends Wojnasiewicz stumbling back into the cage.
Wojnasiewicz lands a nice looking body shot.
Shin tries to land a body kick
and Wojnasiewicz counters with a one-two to the body.
Wojnasiewicz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lao Shin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wojnasiewicz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shin.
Wojnasiewicz went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A big right from Shin misses.
Shin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shin throws a front kick that sends Wojnasiewicz stumbling back into the cage.
Wojnasiewicz scores with a leg kick.
Wojnasiewicz throws a low kick but Shin avoids it.
Shin follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Wojnasiewicz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wojnasiewicz misses the jab.
Shin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wojnasiewicz looks to score with a jab to the body but Shin is just out of range.
Shin throws out a loose jab but Wojnasiewicz uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Wojnasiewicz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Donk. Shin catches Wojnasiewicz right on the button with a cross.#T3#
Shin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wojnasiewicz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lao Shin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wojnasiewicz at a distance.
Wojnasiewicz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shin.
Shin throws a series of punches but Wojnasiewicz moves out of range.
Shin lands a right hook to the body. #KD2#
Shin lands a big uppercut and Wojnasiewicz crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Wojnasiewicz looks OK. Shin waves Wojnasiewicz back to his feet!#ROC2#
Wojnasiewicz is rocked!
Shin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wojnasiewicz's sensitive parts.
Oh Wojnasiewicz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shin is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Wojnasiewicz flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Wojnasiewicz is out cold! Shin holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lao Shin!
An out of breath Lao Shin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: GAMMA#584 Prado v Boma     
Date:   Sep 24, 2016
#R1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shin checks a leg kick.
Shin misses with a straight right.
Shin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dearborn darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dearborn, right into the meat.
Dearborn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shin checks a leg kick.
Shin appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dearborn lands with a straight right. Shin didn't see that one coming.
Dearborn scores with a jab. Shin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dearborn scores with a one two! Shin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dearborn throws a leg kick but Shin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dearborn throws a body punch but Shin moves out of range.
Dearborn moves out of range as Shin throws a body kick. #T1#
Dearborn wants to clinch up but Shin keeps it at a distance.
Will Dearborn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shin blocks a low kick nicely.
Dearborn tries to close the distance and clinch but Shin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dearborn moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dearborn wants to clinch.
Dearborn throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dearborn scores with a jab. Shin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dearborn lands a nice hook to Shin's body. Shin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shin misses with a body shot.
Dearborn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shin checks a leg kick. #T2#
Dearborn is looking to clinch but Shin is avoiding it.
Dearborn lands a lovely overhand right.
Shin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dearborn lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Shin misses with a low kick as Dearborn jumps back.
We've been informed that Dearborn 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.
Dearborn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dearborn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dearborn throws a leg kick
and Shin counters with a left to the body.
Dearborn misses the shot to the body.
Shin tries to land a front kick but Dearborn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dearborn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dearborn tries to score with a low kick but Shin moves his leg out of the way.
Shin takes one to the side of the head.
Shin throws out a loose jab but Dearborn uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Dearborn tries to score with a low kick but Shin moves his leg out of the way.
Dearborn wants to clinch.
Shin scores with a push kick.
Shin throws a low kick but Dearborn avoids it.
Dearborn lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sloppy strikes from Dearborn. Those never looked like landing.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dearborn. Shin shrugs it off though.
Dearborn blocks a low kick nicely.
Dearborn lands a really nice looking cross but Shin seems unphased.
Dearborn is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Shin had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Shin dodges the punch combination from Dearborn. #T4#
Shin lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Shin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shin throws a lazy uppercut
and Dearborn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dearborn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shin.
Dearborn throws a nice head kick!
Shin digs a good body shot into Dearborn's ribs.
Shin lands with a cross.
Dearborn looks to throw the jab but Shin is out of range.
Shin thuds a left hand into Dearborn's body.
Shin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A lazy body kick from Dearborn
and Shin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dearborn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Will Dearborn 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#
Shin clobbers Dearborn with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Shin throws a wild body kick that Dearborn sees coming a mile off.
Shin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dearborn.
Dearborn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shin was well out of range. Poor timing from Dearborn.
Shin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Shin might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Shin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dearborn was well out of range. Poor timing from Shin.
Dearborn motions for Shin to come forward. Dearborn throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dearborn scores with a punch to the head.
Dearborn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dearborn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Shin.
Shin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dearborn scores with a jab to the body.
Shin lands a body shot. #T1#
Shin ducks under a wild hook from Dearborn.
Shin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dearborn walks into a straight right hand from Shin.
Shin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dearborn.
Shin moves out of range of the strikes.
Shin scores with a sloppy right hand. Dearborn should have avoided that one.
Dearborn throws a leg kick
and Shin counters with a slapping leg kick.
Shin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shin misses with a body punch
and Dearborn counters with a slapping leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dearborn.
Shin throws a push kick but Dearborn slaps the foot to one side.
Shin takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Shin pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Shin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dearborn tries a head kick but it misses.
Shin throws a body punch but Dearborn moves out of range.
Dearborn lands a jab to Shin's midsection.
Dearborn scores with a sloppy right hand. Shin should have avoided that one.
Shin just misses with a punch to the body.
Dearborn wants to counter with a clinch but Shin pushes him away.
Shin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dearborn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shin lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dearborn takes a step back to recover.
Shin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dearborn misses with a left hand
and Shin counters with a nice uppercut.
Shin just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Dearborn scores with a one two! Shin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Shin throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Shin misses with a wild body shot.
Shin scores with a jab to the jaw.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shin.
Shin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A low kick from Shin misses
enabling Dearborn to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick misses from Dearborn.
Dearborn misses with a hook #KD#
and Shin counters with a nice right hand that sends Dearborn toppling to the canvas! Dearborn scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Shin finish him?!#ROC#
Dearborn is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dearborn misses with a shot to the body
and Shin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dearborn's knee momentarily.
Dearborn is still on wobbly legs! Can Shin finish him?
Shin weaves into range and cracks Dearborn right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Dearborn goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Shin is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lao Shin!
After winning the bout, Lao Shin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: GAMMA#579 Quinn v Gennero     
Date:   Aug 27, 2016
#R1#
Shin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Runkputte tries to clinch but Shin is having none of it.
Runkputte looks to throw the jab but Shin is out of range.
Runkputte moves out of range of the strikes.
And Runkputte counters with a quick kick to the body but Shin blocks it.
Shin 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.
Runkputte throws a body shot but no joy.
Runkputte swings for the body but Shin moves out of range.
Runkputte looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Runkputte misses with a two punch combination.
Runkputte is looking to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Runkputte misses the target.
Runkputte ducks under a wild hook from Shin.
Runkputte was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Runkputte scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Runkputte takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shin moves out of range as Runkputte strikes.
Runkputte avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Runkputte went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Shin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shin misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Shin keeps the fight on the outside.
Shin blocks a jab.
Shin scores with a kick to the midsection.
Runkputte throws a shot from downtown. Shin moves away and avoids it.
Runkputte misses with a few strikes there.
Shin misses with a body kick.
Shin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Runkputte.
Jorde Runkputte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Runkputte misses with a body shot.
Shin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shin throws a leg kick but Runkputte checks it.
Runkputte will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Runkputte thuds a left hand into Shin's body.
Shin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Shin lands with an uppercut that bounces Runkputte off the cage and back into range.
Runkputte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body punch from Runkputte.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Runkputte lands with an overhand left.
Shin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Runkputte.
Shin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Runkputte counters with a stiff right hand.
Runkputte misses with a hook. Shin ducked under it nicely.
Runkputte rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shin counters with a nice body shot.
Shin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Runkputte.
Runkputte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shin misses the shot to the body.
Runkputte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Shin.
Shin shapes to counter with a head kick.#T3#
Runkputte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Runkputte missing with a left hand there. Shin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Runkputte throws a poor cross that misses
and Shin counters with a left to the body.
Shin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Runkputte has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Runkputte takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Runkputte looks to land a left hand but Shin moved out of range nicely.
An inside leg kick from Shin misses.
Shin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Runkputte moves out of range as Shin strikes.
Shin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shin throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Shin throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Runkputte in his tracks. #ROC2#
Runkputte is rocked!#T4#
Runkputte cracks Shin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Runkputte throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shin.
Shin throws out a counter right but Runkputte avoids it with no problem.
Shin delivers a nice body kick.
Runkputte is breathing heavily.
Runkputte looks to clinch
and Shin counters with a nice leg kick.
Shin slips a straight right by Runkputte.
Shin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Runkputte.
Runkputte fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shin on the side of the head.
Runkputte is looking to clinch.
Shin tries to clinch up.
Runkputte throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Runkputte's calf.
Runkputte throws a combination that misses
and Shin counters with a good low kick that Runkputte was not able to check.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lao Shin will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Shin lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Runkputte falls backwards - clearly groggy! Shin dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lao Shin!
During a confident post fight interview, Lao Shin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 


 


 


 

Event: ROV 71     
Date:   May 28, 2016
#R1#
Haack swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shin counters with a nice uppercut.
Shin throws a big shot that misses.
Shin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Haack connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shin's hands.
A shot to the body from Shin misses
and Haack counters with a nice leg kick.
Haack throws a solid leg kick but Shin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Haack.
Shin is looking to counter punch.
Haack uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shin.
Andre Haack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haack throws a body punch but Shin moves out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Shin. Haack shrugs it off though.
Haack throws out a loose jab but Shin uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Shin misses.
Shin throws a leg kick that misses.
Shin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Haack tries a head kick but it misses.
Haack 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.
Shin blocks a leg kick.#T1#
Haack throws a body kick that misses
letting Shin counter with a right hand.
Shin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shin throws a solid leg kick but Haack takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shin.
Haack connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Haack makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Shin really felt that one!
A looping hook to the body misses from Shin. Haack does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haack steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Haack throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Shin digs a good body shot into Haack's ribs.
Haack keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Shin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Shin connects with a looping right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haack takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2#
Shin misses with a head kick.
Shin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Haack throws a body kick that misses.
Haack tries to land a front kick but Shin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Haack.
Shin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Haack misses with a head kick.
Shin throws a nice looking combination but Haack bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Haack.
Shin tests Haack's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Haack lands with a nice body kick.
Shin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A bone on bone clash there as Shin blocks the leg kick. #T3#
Shin moves out of range as Haack strikes.
Haack jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Haack ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shin moves away.
Shin throws a quick counter head kick but Haack was just out of range.
Haack avoids the body shot from Shin.
A left lands for Shin.
Haack throws a sloppy head kick and Shin moves out of range easily.
Haack defending well as Shin loads up on a big left hand.
A good leg kick by Haack.
Haack throws a head kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Shin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Haack throws a leg kick but Shin moved away.
Haack with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Haack throws a sloppy head kick and Shin moves out of range easily.
Shin looks for the body kick but Haack saw that one coming. #T4#
Shin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Shin as he connects with a hook.
Haack checks the leg kick nicely there.
Shin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haack uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shin.
Haack raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Haack goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shin thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Haack if he has to take too many more of those.
Shin lands a glancing blow to the side of Haack's head.
Shin blocks a leg kick.
Shin tries to counter by clinching up but Haack breaks away and moves out of range.
Shin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Haack fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shin throws a jab when Haack was well out of range.
Haack appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T5#
Shin moves out of range as Haack throws a body kick.
Shin tries a head kick but it misses.
Shin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shin misses with a leg kick
and Haack counters with a low kick, right behind Shin 's knee.
Haack moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Haack misses
and Shin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Haack tries to land a front kick but Shin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shin scores with a leg kick.
Shin misses with an uppercut
and Haack counters with a leg kick.
Haack scores with a push kick.
Shin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Haack at a distance.
Shin throws a low kick but Haack moves out of range easily.
Shin connects with a looping right hand. #T6#
Shin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haack scores with a nice body kick.
Shin misses with a hook. Haack ducked under it nicely.
A head kick misses from Haack.
Shin tries to counter by clinching up but Haack breaks away and moves out of range.
Haack moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shin looks to throw the jab but Haack is out of range.
Haack throws a quick inside leg kick.
Good exchange - Haack coming out on top.
Shin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A jab from Haack finds it's way through Shin's defenses.
Shin feints a jab promting Haack to slip. Shin then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Haack slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Shin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shin moves into range and connects with a jab. #ROC#
Haack is rocked!#T7#
Haack throws a push kick but Shin slaps the foot to one side.
Haack is still on wobbly legs! Can Shin finish him?
Haack scores with a punch to the head.
Shin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Haack seems to have recovered his senses.
Haack bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shin misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shin. Haack does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haack misses with a head kick.
Shin walks into a stiff left hand from Haack.
Shin explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Haack throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shin lands a nice shot to the body.
Haack looks winded!
Haack blocks a head kick by Shin. #T8#
A big left from Shin misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Haack.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haack slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A good leg kick by Shin.
Shin's corner calls for a 1-2. Shin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Shin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haack on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Haack tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shin is able to avoid easily.
Haack throws a shot to the body.
A head kick by Haack misses
and Shin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Haack fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shin checks it well.
Shin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T9#
Haack looks for the body kick but Shin saw that one coming.
Haack looks to land a left hand but Shin moved out of range nicely.
Shin throws a looping overhand right but Haack ducks down to avoid it.
Haack throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little feinted left hand from Shin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A head kick misses from Haack.
Haack throws a lazy right hand but Shin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Haack attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Haack throws a body shot but no joy.
Shin fires out a quick counter leg kick but Haack just manages to avoid it.
Shin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Haack momentarily.
A big left from Haack misses.
Haack throws a head kick that misses
and Shin counters with a left to the body.
Haack moves out of range of the leg kick from Shin.
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 Lao Shin will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Haack throws a half hearted mid kick.
Haack pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Haack bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shin's head backwards.
Shin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Haack under the eye.
A solid leg kick lands there for Haack.
Haack tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shin is able to avoid easily.
Haack lands a nice looking kick to the body. Shin takes a step back to recover.
Shin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Haack sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Haack swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shin misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haack throws a looping overhand right but Shin ducks down to avoid it.
Haack turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Haack.
Shin walks into a jab.
Haack walks into a jab.#T1#
Shin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#KD#
Shin drops Haack with a left right combo! Shin follows him down to the ground into side control.
Shin is staying tight to Haack's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Shin wants to control but Haack is keeping him busy.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Shin wants to stand but Haack is controlling his arm.#SUB#
Shin is trying to get an arm triangle but Haack is defending well.
Shin tries to move to mount but Haack blocks the move with his legs. #T2#
A control attempt from Haack but he's now mounted!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haack working to try and regain half guard.
Shin fails to move to back control.
Shin controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Haack is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Haack tries to hold on but Shin postures up.
Shin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Shin misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Haack keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Shin wants to finish this one by submission but Haack is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Shin.
Shin unloads with some shots from mount but Haack bucks and avoids them well.
Haack is trying to escape the mount.
Haack keeps trying to improve his position.
Shin unloads with some shots from mount but Haack bucks and avoids them well.
Haack holds on to Shin around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.#T5#
Shin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Shin avoids the attempt from Haack to control.#T6#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Haack is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage. #SUB#
Shin has control of Haack's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Haack regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Haack sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Shin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T7##SUB#
Shin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Shin seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Shin is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Haack!
Shin seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Haack is holding on tight.
Haack wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#T8#
Shin keeps control of the position as Haack tries to break free.
Haack manages to reverse the position and now he's in Shin's guard. Nice work there by Haack.
Shin looking to control.
Lao Shin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Shin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shin being controlled here, momentarily. #T9#
Shin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shin looking for a sweep. Not yet Shin, not yet.
Haack trying to control but Shin is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Shin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Haack defends well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lao Shin dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Haack lands a really nice looking cross but Shin seems unphased.
A good leg kick by Haack.
Haack takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Haack pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shin is out of range and Haack settles back down.
Haack throws a low kick, looking for Shin's leg but Shin calmly moves out of range.
Haack lands a head kick!
Haack is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shin has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haack tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shin is able to avoid easily.
Shin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice uppercut lands for Haack. That snapped Shin's head back.
Haack scores with a hook.
Shin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haack. #T1#
Shin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Haack.
Shin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shin throws a series of punches but Haack avoids them all with ease.
Haack is looking to score with low kicks.
Andre Haack seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Haack misses with a kick to the body
and Shin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shin is looking to clinch but Haack is avoiding it.
Haack misses with a body kick.
Shin takes one to the chin there.
Shin jabs at Haack's body.
Haack takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Haack slips a jab from Shin.
Shin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Haack scores with a head kick.
Shin moves in looking to clinch but Haack pushes him off.#T2#
Haack walks into a straight right hand from Shin.
Shin throws a looping overhand right but Haack ducks down to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haack takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shin throws a head kick that misses
and Haack makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Haack wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shin misses with a body kick.
Nice shot lands for Haack.
Shin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Haack throws a leg kick but Shin checks it.
Haack throws a head kick that misses.
Shin takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T3#
Haack scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Haack's corner calls for a 1-2. Haack obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Haack throws a body kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Shin misses the target.
Shin lands with a hook. Haack tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Shin punishes Haack's body with a nice straight punch.
Haack lands with a thumping leg kick.
A cross from Haack lands.
Shin connects with a solid leg kick.
Haack is looking to land body kicks.
A bone on bone clash there as Shin blocks the leg kick.
Shin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Haack avoids the head kick by Shin.
Shin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T4#
Haack walks into a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haack moves away.
Haack scores with a decent looking hook.
Shin lands with a good body shot.
Shin scores with a jab.
Haack misses with a kick to the body. #CL#
Shin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shin misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shin.
Shin lands an elbow inside.
Nice body punch from Shin.
Haack misses with a punch on the inside.
Haack working aggressively here.
Shin doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T5#
Shin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Haack backwards.
A short right from Haack.
Haack on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shin lands an elbow just above Haack 's eye.
Haack swings wildly with an uppercut but Shin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Shin tries to throw a body punch but Haack avoids it by throwing Shin back against the ropes. #BC#
Shin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Haack misses with a low kick as Shin jumps back.
Haack ducks under a wild hook from Shin.
Haack wants to slow Shin down by chopping away at his legs.
Shin connects with a solid leg kick.
A big right from Haack misses. #T6#
Haack cracks the inside of Shin's front leg.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shin, as that shot connected.
Shin throws a looping overhand right but Haack ducks down to avoid it.
Shin flashes Haack a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Haack's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Haack crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Shin punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lao Shin!
Lao Shin retains his welterweight title!
Lao Shin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: ROV 69     
Date:   May 07, 2016
#R1#
Blanchard walks into a jab.
Blanchard looks to throw the jab but Shin is out of range.
Blanchard takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Blanchard throws a hook but Shin avoids it easily.
Jab, jab by Blanchard - just one landing.
Shin scores with a jab to the head.
Blanchard takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Blanchard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD2#
Blanchard throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Shin was covering up waiting for the punch and Blanchard finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Shin has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Blanchard should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Shin has tightened it up now! Blanchard should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lao Shin!
Lao Shin retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Lao Shin, 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: ROV 66     
Date:   Apr 01, 2016
#R1#
Boxer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shin 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.
Shin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boxer.
Boxer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shin. Boxer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kick Boxer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boxer swings widly with a right hand
and Shin counters with a nice leg kick.
Boxer sizes up Shin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shin gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Boxer counters with a straight right hand.
Boxer cracks Shin with a good jab.
Nice cross by Boxer.
Boxer ducks under a wild hook from Shin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shin is looking to land body kicks.
Boxer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boxer throws a hook but Shin avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Boxer.
Shin looks to land a right hand but Boxer moved out of range.
Boxer with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Boxer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Boxer throws a hook but Shin avoids it easily.
Boxer misses with a looping left.
Boxer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A decent looking cross lands there for Boxer.
Boxer throws the left hand but Shin avoids the punch easily.
Shin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Boxer throws a big shot that misses.
Shin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shin tries to counter with a clinch but Boxer shakes him off and moves away.
Boxer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shin blocks a leg kick.
Boxer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shin checks a low kick from Boxer.
Boxer swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shin counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
It looks like Kick Boxer has been cut.#T2#
Boxer misses with a hook. Shin ducked under it nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shin thuds his right hand into Boxer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Boxer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shin.
Boxer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Shin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Shin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Boxer scoring well with a low kick there.
Shin checks a low kick from Boxer.
Shin throws a right and a left that both miss.
A lazy left from Shin finds it's target.
Boxer throws a big shot that misses.
Boxer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And Shin responds with a good body kick, but Boxer manages to step out the way in time.
Boxer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boxer scores with a nice right hand. #T3#
Shin misses with a hook. Boxer ducked under it nicely.
Shin blocks a leg kick.
Boxer avoids the body shot from Shin.
Shin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Boxer. Boxer obviously looking to wear him down.
Shin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boxer counters with a straight right hand.
Boxer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shin wants to land a leg kick but Boxer is out of range.
Shin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Boxer in his tracks.
Boxer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shin swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Boxer avoids the head kick by Shin.
Boxer throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Shin throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Shin throws a leg kick but Boxer sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shin takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Boxer thuds a left hand into Shin's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boxer connects with a looping right hand.
Shin throws a leg kick but Boxer moved away.
Boxer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shin.
Shin throws a right hand that Boxer ducks under and follows up with a left that Boxer also avoids with ease.
A combination from Shin does no damage.
It looked like Boxer was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Boxer misses with a few strikes there.
Boxer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boxer throws a push kick but Shin slaps the foot to one side.
Shin lands a right hook to the body.
Shin lunges at Boxer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Boxer's hand. #T5#
Boxer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Boxer misses with a hook. Shin ducked under it nicely.
Boxer misses with a hook.
Shin avoids the head kick by Boxer.
Boxer throws a lazy head kick
and Shin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Boxer.
Shin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Boxer connects with a body shot.
Boxer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shin.
Shin lands a nice shot that snaps Boxer's head back.
Good leg kick by Boxer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Shin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boxer is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Boxer tries to score with a low kick but Shin moves his leg out of the way.#T6#
A telegraphed right hand from Boxer misses the target.
Boxer is looking to score with low kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boxer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shin.
A low kick from Shin is predictable there
and Boxer counters with a good low kick that Shin was not able to check.
Boxer throws a half hearted mid kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boxer. Shin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Boxer's head.
Boxer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shin was well out of range. Poor timing from Boxer.
Boxer takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Boxer keeps Shin at a distance using the push kick.
Boxer misses with a hook to the body
letting Shin counter with a right hand.
Boxer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Boxer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T7#
Shin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A jab from Shin does it's job there.
Boxer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice shot by Boxer.
Shin swings for the body but Boxer moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Boxer tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boxer misses with a head kick.
Shin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Boxer is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Boxer moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Boxer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Boxer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shin.
Boxer misses the shot to the body. #T8#
Boxer connects with a single shot there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A good leg kick by Boxer.
Boxer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shin's sensitive parts.
Boxer loads up on a big right hand but Shin slips the punch.
Shin looks to land a left hand but Boxer moved out of range nicely.
Shin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boxer.
Boxer throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Shin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Boxer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shin at a distance. #CL2#
Shin has managed to clinch.
Shin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boxer backwards.
Shin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Boxer takes an elbow to the forehead.
Boxer lands with a right to the head.
Boxer misses with a short punch on the inside. #T9#
Boxer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boxer scores with a hook to the body.
Shin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boxer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Boxer tries a body shot but Shin blocks it.
Boxer stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Shin lands a hook that snaps the head of Boxer backwards.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Boxer throws an elbow but misses.
Boxer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Boxer.
Boxer scores with a hook to the body.
Boxer swings wildly with an uppercut but Shin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shin takes an elbow to the temple.
Shin trying to stall but Boxer improves his position.
Boxer lands with a left to the head.
I was talking to Boxer's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shin swings wildly with an uppercut but Boxer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kick Boxer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kick Boxer's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Shin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good exchange - Boxer coming out on top.
Boxer thumps Shin with a low kick.
Shin sizes up Boxer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Boxer misses with a looping right.
Shin checks a leg kick nicely.
An inside leg kick from Shin misses.
Boxer swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Shin avoids the body shot from Boxer.
Boxer avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shin just misses with a punch to the body.
Shin throws a shot to the body.
Boxer thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Shin if he has to take too many more of those.
Shin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shin throws a low kick but Boxer moves out of range easily. #T1#
Boxer misses with a straight right.
Shin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Boxer.
Shin throws an overhand right that lands on Boxer's shoulder, as Boxer tries to avoid the shot.
Jab by Boxer.
Shin looks to throw the jab but Boxer is out of range.
Shin moves away from the strike by Boxer.
Boxer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shin takes a swing at Boxer's ribcage but misses.
Boxer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Boxer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Boxer misses its target.
Shin tries a head kick but it misses.
Boxer is looking to counter punch.
Boxer scores with a kick to the body. #T2#
Shin avoids the head kick by Boxer.
Shin feints a counter leg kick.
Boxer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shin moves away.
Boxer looks to score with a jab to the body but Shin is just out of range.
Shin shapes to counter with a head kick.
Shin throws a right hand that misses
and Boxer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boxer scores with a jab. Shin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Boxer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Boxer is out of range.
Shin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Boxer takes a swing at Shin's ribcage but misses.
Shin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Shin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Boxer misses the shot to the body.
Boxer misses with a hook
and Shin counters with a stiff right hand.
Boxer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shin to score with a decent uppercut.#T3#
Boxer misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and Shin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Shin.
Boxer trying to stall but Shin improves his position.
Shin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Shin misses with a punch to the body.
Shin pushes Boxer back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Shin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Come on Shin - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Shin is trying to maintain a safe position but Boxer gets an underhook and turns Shin into the ropes.
Good body shot from Boxer.
Boxer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boxer lands with a short shot to the head.
Shin has a couple of punches blocked by Boxer.
Kick Boxer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Boxer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boxer throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Boxer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
Shin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boxer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Boxer is keeping busy.
Shin scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boxer lands an elbow just above Shin 's eye.
Boxer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boxer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shin's elbow.
Boxer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Shin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Boxer's defenses.
Shin lands a damaging elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Boxer.
Boxer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shin backwards.
Shin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shin is leaning against Boxer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Boxer avoids it.#T5#
Shin taking a breather.
Boxer tries to circle away but Shin has him pinned against the ropes.
Boxer swings wildly with an uppercut but Shin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shin misses with a punch on the inside.
Boxer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shin's elbow.
Boxer lands an elbow inside that Shin shrugs off.
Shin jumps guard but Boxer stands there with Shin around his waist. Shin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Boxer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Boxer takes a shot to the head.
Shin tries to land knees in the clinch but Boxer avoids the damage to the body.
A short uppercut from Shin.
Boxer misses with a punch to the body.
Shin struggles to land a body shot inside as Boxer controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boxer.
Boxer working aggressively here. #T6#
Boxer can't find room to land a body shot as Shin controls the action.
Boxer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boxer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shin backwards.
Boxer works on Shin's body with a couple of short punches.
Boxer throws a head punch that misses.
Boxer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shin backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boxer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Boxer swings wildly with an uppercut but Shin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shin lands a nice uppercut.
Shin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Boxers head.
Shin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boxer backwards.
Boxer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shin's elbow.
Boxer digs a right hand underneath Shin's ribcage. Shin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from Boxer fails to land. #BC#
Boxer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boxer throws a push kick but Shin slaps the foot to one side.
Boxer misses with a kick to the body. #T7#
Boxer throws an overhand right that lands on Shin's shoulder, as Shin tries to avoid the shot.
Shin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Shin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boxer throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shin! But no joy.
Shin throws a leg kick but Boxer sees it coming and moves out of range.
Boxer misses with an uppercut. Shin saw that one coming.
Shin steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Boxer.
Boxer throws a jab when Shin was well out of range.
Shin throws a leg kick but Boxer moved away.
A punch combination from Shin misses.
Shin moves to clinch but Boxer breaks away
and Boxer counters with a left to the body.
Shin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boxer.
Shin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boxer checks the leg kick.#T8#
Boxer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shin throws a head kick that misses.
Shin throws a big shot that misses.
Boxer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shin takes a kick to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boxer. Shin does a little dance to reset his feet.
A combination from Boxer does no damage.
Kick Boxer is winning the standup battle so far.
Boxer misses with a straight right.
Shin jabs at Boxer's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boxer looks to land a left hand but Shin moved out of range nicely.
Shin slips under a jab.
As Boxer backs off Shin throws a huge counter combo but Boxer manages to avoid it all.
Shin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T9#
Boxer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shin.
Boxer throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Boxer throws the left hand but Shin avoids the punch easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Shin misses.
Shin is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Boxer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shin scoring well with a low kick there.
Boxer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The fighters circling - Boxer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Boxer throws a good cross that connects.
Boxer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shin at a distance.
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 Kick Boxer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kick Boxer's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Shin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Boxer.
Boxer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Shin blocks a head kick by Boxer.
Shin raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Boxer looks to score with a jab to the body but Shin is just out of range.
Boxer 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.
Boxer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shin.
Boxer misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxer blocks a head kick by Shin.
Shin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boxer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shin. #T1#
Boxer misses with a leg kick.
Shin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boxer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boxer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shin manages to avoid it.
Shin cracks Boxer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Boxer throws a leg kick but Shin sees it coming and moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Shin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shin throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Boxer counters with a stiff right hand.
Boxer scores with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Boxer. Beautiful body shot.
Shin 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.
Boxer lands a right hook to the body.
Boxer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T2#
Shin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shin throws out a leg kick but Boxer moves out of range and Shin only half commits.
Boxer throws a leg kick
and Shin counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boxer lands a lovely overhand right.
An inside leg kick from Boxer misses.
Shin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Shin moves out of range as Boxer throws a body kick.
Shin avoids a kick to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Boxer, right into the meat.
Boxer misses with a hook. Shin ducked under it nicely.
As Boxer backs off Shin throws a huge counter combo but Boxer manages to avoid it all.
Boxer tries a head kick but it misses.
Boxer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3#
Boxer takes one to the chin there.#KD2#
Shin drops Boxer with a left and a right! Oh, Boxer is hurt - Shin dives into side control looking to finish! #ROC2#
Boxer is rocked!
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.
Shin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boxer keeps working.
Shin moves into full mount!
Shin looking to control but Boxer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shin pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish. #T4#
Boxer wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Shin.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Shin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Boxer is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Shin is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Boxer has managed to escape the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Shin goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Boxer is on top in guard. #T5#
Boxer's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Shin working for a triangle but Boxer defends it easily.
Boxer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T6#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#T7##SUB2#
Shin is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Boxer rolls with it to try and escape but Shin cranks on the arm and Boxer is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lao Shin!
Lao Shin is the new welterweight champion!
A very excited looking Lao Shin 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.

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

 
 
 
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