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Event: gc 165     
Date:   Sep 02, 2017
#R1#
Shaam takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fda shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shaam as he jumps to the side.
Shaam was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Shaam stuffs the takedown.
Shaam throws a front kick aimed at Fda's knee but Fda avoids it well.
A slow jab from Shaam misses its intended target.
Fda closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shaam circles away.
Shaam feints a counter leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Fda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shaam fakes the leg kick and cracks Fda in the body. #CL2#
Shaam moves into the clinch.#BC#
Fda breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fda tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shaam sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fda somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaam stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Fda fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Shaam sprawls well initially but Fda persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Fda is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T1#
Fda is thwarting Shaam's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Fda is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Shaam trying to hold on to Fda's head to control him but Fda postures up. #SUB#
Fda is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Shaam is trying to control but can't.
Shaam has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Fda is looking for a kimura but Shaam is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fda to get the leverage.
Fda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shaam keeps working.
Fda wants to free his trapped foot but Shaam is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Shaam avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fda.
Shaam is trying is best to control the position here.
Shaam is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shaam is looking to escape.
Fda uses his free foot to push down on Shaam's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Shaam.
Shaam tries to hold on but Fda pushes him away. #T3#
Fda tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Fda goes for an armbar but Shaam turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Shaam.
Shaam's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Fda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Fda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shaam defends well.#SUB#
Fda is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Shaam frees his head nicely. Oh but Fda has switched to an armbar! Shaam is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Chris Fda!
Chris Fda 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.
The defeated Kane Shaam had this to say: 'Jah!'.

 

Event: Gc159     
Date:   Jul 22, 2017
#R1#
Shaam lands a body shot.
Shaam throws a nice head kick!
A jab from Shaam finds it's way through Horn's defenses.
Shaam rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Horn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shaam ducks under a wild hook from Horn.
Horn throws a leg kick that misses.
Shaam throws a looping overhand right but Horn ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Shaam misses the target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shaam.
Horn does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A little jabbing left from Shaam on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shaam cracks Horn with an open hand slap.
Horn lands the left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Shaam enables Horn to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Shaam manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Horn throws a big elbow that misses.
Shaam looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Horn postures up and lands a big shot to Shaam's brow.
Horn distracts Shaam with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Horn stopping the sweep attempt from Shaam.
Horn with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Horn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shaam has his hands on Horn's head, controlling the position.
Horn cracks Shaam with a solid left hand.
Shaam looking for a sweep. Not yet Shaam, not yet. #T2#
Horn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shaam utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Horn preventing the sweep.
Shaam keeping full guard, as Horn tries to pass.
Shaam 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.
Horn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Horn is in close to Shaam's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Shaam is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Horn wants to get back to full guard.
Shaam looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Horn with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3#
Shaam is trying to control. Horn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Shaam seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaam missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Shaam is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #SUB#
Horn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shaam defends it easily.
Shaam sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Horn's guard.
Shaam throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Shaam tries to pass to full mount but Horn defends it. #SUB#
Shaam thows an elbow strike that misses. Horn gets hold of full guard and has managed to get a loose guillotine attempt. Shaam doesn't seem too bothered but Horn quickly shifts his position and has tightened the hold! Shaam is in big trouble now - he's going a funny colour - he's tapping out! Nice finish there! Shaam really should have spotted the danger earlier though... either incompetence or over-confidence has resulted in a big L on his record.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Klas Horn!
Klas Horn seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Ascension 0204     
Date:   Feb 04, 2017
#R1#
Shaam looks to land a body kick but Hemmo moved away.#TD2#
Hemmo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Shaam napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Shaam is looking for a sweep.
Hemmo trying to control the position but Shaam is working away.
Shaam holding on.
Sloppy strikes there by Hemmo.
Hemmo trying to control the action but Shaam is working from the bottom.
Shaam's coaches at Ueshibas Temple of Cloud Warriors have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaam tries to improve position but can't.
Shaam is not content to let Hemmo control the position. #T1#
Shaam is trying to control Hemmo's posture but Hemmo avoids it.
Shaam is trying to get back to half guard.
Hemmo lands an elbow.
Shaam tries to bench press Hemmo off him but Hemmo keeps the position.
Hemmo landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Hemmo working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hemmo trying to control the action but Shaam is working from the bottom.
Hemmo content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Shaam manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Nice strikes from Shaam there.
Hemmo is looking for a sweep. Shaam is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ground and pound from Shaam.
Hemmo has hold of Shaam's hands but Shaam slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hemmo trying to hold on to Shaam's head to control him but Shaam postures up.
Nice strikes from Shaam there.
Shaam will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hemmo trying to control but Shaam postures up.
Shaam working the head and body with strikes.
Hemmo wants to improve his position but Shaam is controlling well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Hemmo looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Hemmo manages to get to full guard.
Shaam prevents Hemmo from getting back to his feet.
Hemmo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shaam forces his way into half guard.
Hemmo wants to improve his position but Shaam is controlling well.
Shaam 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.
Hemmo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hemmo.
Shaam pushes down on Hemmo's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4#
Shaam wants to control but Hemmo is keeping him busy.
Hemmo wants to get back to his feet.
Hemmo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hemmo looking for a sweep. Not yet Hemmo, not yet.
Shaam sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hemmo 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.
Shaam content to stall in guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hemmo working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Paha Hemmo will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A shot to the liver by Hemmo. Beautiful body shot.
Hemmo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shaam was well out of range. Poor timing from Hemmo.
Shaam thuds a left hand into Hemmo's body.
Shaam misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Hemmo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hemmo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hemmo drops an elbow to the side of Shaam's head.
Shaam trying to hold on to Hemmo's head to control him but Hemmo postures up.
Shaam wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaam trying to hold on to Hemmo's head to control him but Hemmo postures up.
Hemmo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Shaam is not content to let Hemmo control the position.#T1##SUB#
Shaam actively working from the bottom here.
Hemmo working Shaam over with strikes.
Hemmo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shaam has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hemmo is working away from the top position though.
Hemmo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Shaam tries to get to full guard but Hemmo has control of the leg. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hemmo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Paha Hemmo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hemmo prevents Shaam from improving his position.
Hemmo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shaam's head.
Hemmo trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Shaam looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hemmo is fending him off so far but Shaam persists. Nope, Hemmo circles away and we're back to standing.
Hemmo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shaam was well out of range. Poor timing from Hemmo.#T3#
Hemmo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Shaam.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shaam.
Shaam looks for the body kick but Hemmo saw that one coming.
Hemmo moves out of range as Shaam strikes.
Hemmo 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.
Shaam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hemmo has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Hemmo doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Shaam counter with a right hand.
Hemmo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shaam circles away.
Shaam dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shaam slips under a jab.
Shaam swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T4#
Shaam lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hemmo at a distance. #TD2#
Hemmo drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shaam is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hemmo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Shaam is pulling down on Hemmo's head to control his posture.
Shaam is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Hemmo wants to get back to his feet.
Hemmo keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Hemmo is not content to let Shaam control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Paha Hemmo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Shaam uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hemmo.
Hemmo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shaam counters with a nice leg kick.
Shaam scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for Hemmo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kane Shaam is winning the standup battle so far.
Hemmo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Shaam gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shaam lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Decent striking displayed by Shaam there.
Shaam smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hemmo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shaam takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#TD2#
Hemmo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Shaam was covering up waiting for the punch and Hemmo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Shaam keeping full guard, as Hemmo tries to pass. #T1#
Hemmo trying to control but Shaam is working from the bottom.
Hemmo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hemmo wants to control from the top but Shaam keeps moving.
Hemmo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hemmo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shaam controls Hemmo momentarily but Hemmo frees himself.
Hemmo trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kane Shaam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#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.
Shaam controls Hemmo momentarily but Hemmo frees himself. #SUB2#
Hemmo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hemmo trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hemmo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hemmo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Hemmo pushes Shaam up against the cage in a clinch.
Hemmo scores a nice knee to the body.
Shaam stalling.
Shaam lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hemmo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3##TD#
Shaam is trying to trip Hemmo. He has hold of a leg but Hemmo is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Shaam persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Shaam stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hemmo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hemmo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Shaam trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shaam landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Hemmo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shaam passes into half guard.
Shaam prevents Hemmo from standing back up. #T4#
Hemmo wants to control but Shaam is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Shaam trying to control from half guard but Hemmo is working away.
Shaam throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hemmo is trying to get back to full guard.
Hemmo manages to get to full guard.
Paha Hemmo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hemmo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shaam manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Shaam is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hemmo defends well.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Paha Hemmo.
I've got Hemmo 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paha Hemmo!

 

Event: Ascension 0107     
Date:   Jan 07, 2017
#R1#
Shaam throws a wild body kick that Shaker sees coming a mile off.
Shaker throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shaker motions for Shaam to come forward. Shaker throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shaam showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shaker.
We've been informed that Shaker has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Shaam lands a jab.
Shaam misses with an uppercut. Shaker saw that one coming.
Shaker lands with an uppercut that bounces Shaam off the cage and back into range.
Shaker throws a hook but Shaam avoids it easily.
Shaker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shaam moves away.
Shaam delivers a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shaam moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Shaam was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Shaker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shaker throws a lazy right hand but Shaam sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shaker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shaker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T1#
Some bone on bone action there as Shaam checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Shaam swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shaker scores with a leg kick.
Shaam catches Shaker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Shaker lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shaker takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Shaam lands with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Shaker misses the target.
Shaam throws a body shot but no joy.
Shaam missing with a left hand there. Shaker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shaam throws a lazy right hand but Shaker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shaker follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Shaker bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shaam's head.
Shaker is looking to land body kicks.
Shaker fails to land the takedown.
Shaker misses with a looping right.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shaam tries a head kick but it misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Shaker misses.
Shaker ducks under a wild hook from Shaam.
Shaker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shaam moves away from the strike by Shaker.
Shaam uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shaker has time to react.
Shaam throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shaker moves out of range of the body kick.
Shaker shoots in but Shaam avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A jab lands there for Shaam.
The crowd cheers as Shaker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shaam doesn't seem phased though.
Shaam steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shaker.
Shaker thows a leg kick but Shaam checks it
and Shaam counters with an outside leg kick.
Shaam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shaker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shaam doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Shaker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shaam throws a hook but Shaker avoids it easily.
Shaker let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nice defenses there by Shaker.
Shaker connects with an inside leg kick.
Shaam jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shaam misses with a wild body shot.
Shaam throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Shaker crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Shaam - the referee stops the clock and Shaker gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Shaam. Shaker manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Shaker throws a hook but Shaam blocks it.
Shaam appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A shot to the liver by Shaam. Beautiful body shot.
Shaam throws a leg kick but Shaker moved away.
Shaam closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Shaker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shaam checks it well.
Shaam gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Shaam misses.
Shaker flicks out a counter leg kick but Shaam steps away.#T4#
Shaam ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD2#
Shaker gets the takedown into side control.
Shaker trying to control the action but Shaam is working from the bottom.
Shaker is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Shaam will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shaam is looking for a sweep.
Shaker tries to advance to mount but Shaam denies him.
The referee asks Shaker politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Shaker prefers to stall for the moment though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arman Shaker!

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

 

Event: Ascension 1210     
Date:   Dec 10, 2016
#R1#
Shaam misses with a body shot.
Kroblur throws an off balance right hand
enabling Shaam to counter with a crisp jab.
Kroblur ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kroblur steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shaam.#TD#
Kroblur drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kroblur is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Shaam will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Shaam tries to buck Kroblur off but Kroblur is having none of it.
Shaam is trying to escape the position but Kroblur is controlling the position.
Kroblur trying to control the action but Shaam is working from the bottom.
Kroblur controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaam tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shaam holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Kroblur working away.
Shaam is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Kroblur is staying active.#T1#
Kroblur wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shaam keeps working.
Shaam wants to control but Kroblur postures up.
Kroblur taking a breather here.
Kroblur is looking to take a break and control but Shaam is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shaam is trying to get back to half guard.
Kroblur slows the pace down.
Shaam wants to control but Kroblur postures up.
Kroblur wants to control but Shaam is keeping him busy.
Shaam struggling a bit here.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shaam is not content to let Kroblur control the position.
Kroblur is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Shaam will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Kroblur trying to control the action but Shaam is working from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kroblur is looking to take a break and control but Shaam is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shaam can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Kroblur controlling the position.
Shaam regains half guard there - taking advantage of Kroblur's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Shaam has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ueshibas Temple of Cloud Warriors. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Shaam trying to hold on to Kroblur's head to control him but Kroblur postures up.
Kroblur trying to control the pace.
Shaam wants to control but Kroblur is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kroblur content to control rather than advance. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kroblur wants to pass to mount but Shaam is defending the position.
Kroblur is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A big right from Kroblur misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kroblur. Shaam does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shaam tries a head kick but it misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kroblur stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Shaam cracks a nice hook into Kroblur's ribs.
Kroblur lands a jab to the nose.
Kroblur digs a good hook to Shaam's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Kroblur dominated that round.
That's time! Kroblur's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Kroblur.
Matt Kroblur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Shaam misses.
Kroblur shoots in for a double leg but Shaam sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kroblur fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shaam manages to avoid it.
Shaam throws a leg kick which misses Kroblur's front leg but catches the back leg as Kroblur tries to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Shaam.
Kroblur explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kane Shaam seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD2#
Shaam drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Shaam being controlled here momentarily.
Matt Kroblur overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shaam trying to control but Kroblur is working from the bottom. #T1#
Kroblur controlling the position.
Kroblur 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.
Shaam with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Shaam stopping the sweep attempt from Kroblur.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kroblur rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shaam counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kroblur falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shaam counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shaam pushes Kroblur away with a front kick.
Kroblur takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kroblur connects with the punch.#TD#
Shaam gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kroblur to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kroblur passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kroblur trying to control the position but Shaam is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kroblur controlling the position.
Kroblur trying to control the position but Shaam is working away.
Shaam tries to buck Kroblur off but Kroblur is having none of it.
Shaam is letting Kroblur control him for a moment.
Shaam is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Shaam's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Kroblur controlling the position from side mount.
Shaam struggling a bit here.
Shaam is looking to regain half guard here but Kroblur keeps moving and retains side control.
Shaam seems a little lost for a moment, as Kroblur dominates the positioning.
Shaam managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kroblur.
Shaam is not content to let Kroblur control the position.
Kroblur is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Shaam will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Kroblur is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shaam can do to turn this around?#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.
Kroblur trying to control the action but Shaam is working from the bottom.
Kroblur just content to control the position.
Kroblur trying to control the position but Shaam is working away.
Shaam can't do much from the bottom here.
Kroblur wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shaam keeps working.
Kroblur in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shaam can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Matt Kroblur will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Kroblur misses with a straight right.
Shaam takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kroblur misses with a double jab
and Kroblur takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shaam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shaam connects with a body shot that sends Kroblur's belly button to the back.
Shaam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kroblur moves away.
Shaam is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kroblur.
Kroblur throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kroblur moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kroblur swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kroblur misses with an uppercut. Shaam saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kroblur wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shaam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kroblur moves away.
A slow jab from Kroblur misses its intended target.
Shaam is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kroblur rather than just go for the knockout.
Shaam tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kroblur is able to avoid easily.
Kroblur with a poor takedown
and Shaam counters with a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kroblur lands a right hook to the body. #T1##TD#
Kroblur manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Shaam on his heels. He'll look to pass Shaam's guard now, I'm sure.
Kroblur 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.
Kroblur has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kroblur wants to control from the top but Shaam keeps moving. #SUB2#
Shaam throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shaam is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Shaam trying to control the position.
Kroblur passes Shaam's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kane Shaam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kroblur perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Shaam is trying to get back to full guard.
Kroblur trying to control from half guard but Shaam is working away.
Kroblur is controlling the pace.
Shaam is looking to control Kroblur's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shaam avoid being mounted?#T3##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A jab from Kroblur misses.
Shaam throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kroblur ducks under a wild hook from Shaam.
Kroblur dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kroblur jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kroblur takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Shaam ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shaam moves away from the strike by Kroblur.
Shaam looks to score with a jab to the body but Kroblur is just out of range.
It looked like Kroblur wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kroblur takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Matt Kroblur is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kroblur misses with a wild combination.
Kroblur throws a lazy right hand but Shaam sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Kroblur blocks the body kick.
Kroblur throws a poor cross that misses
and Shaam counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shaam throws the kick towards the body but Kroblur avoids it.
Shaam is looking to land body kicks.#TD#
Kroblur scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shaam tries to get to full guard but Kroblur has control of the leg.
Kroblur is pressing down on Shaam's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shaam is holding on for now.
Kroblur content to control rather than advance.
Kroblur seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Shaam for as long as he can get away with.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Kroblur!

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

 

Event: Ascension 1102     
Date:   Nov 02, 2016
#R1#
Scott bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Shaam tries to get set, Scott tries to push him back and clinch up but Shaam manages to avoid the attempt.
Kane Shaam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scott stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Shaam has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Scott slips a straight right by Shaam.
Shaam misses with a hook.
Shaam lands a head kick!
Scott misses with a jab to the body
and Shaam counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick from Shaam misses #CL#
and Scott counters by clinching up.
Shaam is struggling to control the position.#BC#
Scott manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Scott ducks right into an uppercut from Shaam.
Shaam throws a sloppy body shot
and Scott cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big left from Scott misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A good leg kick by Shaam. #T1#
Scott takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shaam fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Scott has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Scott tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shaam was well out of range. Poor timing from Scott.
Scott wants to land a leg kick but Shaam is out of range.
Scott sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Shaam slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Scott throws a jab but it's blocked by Shaam.
A slow jab from Shaam misses its intended target.
Shaam checks the leg kick.
Shaam loads up on a big right hand but Scott slips the punch.
Scott lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Scott.
Shaam with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Scott throws an overhand right that lands on Shaam's shoulder, as Shaam tries to avoid the shot.
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!
Scott fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shaam manages to avoid it.#T2#
Shaam pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Scott tries to counter by clinching up but Shaam breaks away and moves out of range.
Shaam throws a push kick but Scott slaps the foot to one side.
Scott throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scott throws a jab when Shaam was well out of range.
Shaam swings away with a body shot that misses
and Scott counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shaam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scott moves away.
Scott lands an overhand right.
Scott misses with a body shot.
A left lands for Shaam.
Shaam scores with a jab to the head.
Shaam tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scott was well out of range. Poor timing from Shaam.
Shaam throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Scott sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shaam throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Shaam darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Scott looks to land a right hand but Shaam moved out of range.
Shaam tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scott was well out of range. Poor timing from Shaam.
Scott is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Shaam.
Scott lands a head shot.
That kick from Shaam tenderised Scott's leg. Scott is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shaam has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Scott.
Shaam just misses with a punch to the body.
Scott misses with a body shot.
Shaam throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Scott ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shaam moves away.
Shaam shoots in for a takedown but Scott shows good takedown defense.
Shaam misses with a low kick as Scott jumps back.
Scott misses with a lunging right hand
and Shaam counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Scott moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T4#
Shaam bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scott misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shaam scores with a hook.
Scott walks into a straight right hand from Shaam.
Scott cracks Shaam with a right hand to the side of the head.
Shaam lands a nice hook to Scott's body. Scott takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shaam misses with a wild body shot.
As Shaam tries to get set, Scott tries to push him back and clinch up but Shaam manages to avoid the attempt.
A jab from Scott misses.
Shaam looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Scott is fending him off so far but Shaam persists. Nope, Scott circles away and we're back to standing.
Scott is looking to counter the offense by Shaam and move into the clinch.
Esteban Scott is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shaam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scott.
Shaam throws a wild body kick that Scott sees coming a mile off.
Shaam tries a low kick but Scott avoids it.
Scott is looking to counter the offense by Shaam and move into the clinch.
Shaam throws a nice looking combination but Scott bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kane Shaam dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Scott ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shaam moves away.
Shaam works Scott's body with a nice hook.
Scott throws a big shot that misses.
Scott throws a body shot but no joy.
Donk. Shaam catches Scott right on the button with a cross.
Nice jab there from Shaam.
Shaam missing with a left hand there. Scott was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Scott fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shaam manages to avoid it.
Shaam lands a front kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott misses with a looping left.
Shaam tries to land a front kick but Scott steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Scott wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Scott connects with a looping right hand.
Shaam scores with a punch to the head.
Scott throws a sloppy body shot
and Shaam counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Shaam throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Scott takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shaam looks to score with a jab to the body but Scott is just out of range.
Shaam throws out a loose jab but Scott uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shaam bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Scott's head.
Shaam explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Shaam with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shaam throws a shot from downtown. Scott moves away and avoids it.
Shaam throws a head kick but Scott moves out of range.
Shaam lands with a kick to the ribs.
Scott takes a swing at Shaam's ribcage but misses.
Shaam appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Scott misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shaam.
A big right from Shaam misses. #T2#
Scott lands the left hand.
Scott swings widly with a right hand
and Shaam counters with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shaam slips under a jab from Scott.
A punch combination from Shaam misses.
Kane Shaam seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Scott connects with a body shot that sends Shaam's belly button to the back.
Scott misses with an uppercut. Shaam saw that one coming.
Scott walks into a left hand.
Shaam scores with a nice right hand.
A jab from Shaam misses.
Scott wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Shaam takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shaam darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Scott cracks Shaam with an open hand slap.
Scott keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T3#
Shaam misses with a body kick.
As Shaam looks to move away, Scott throws a big counter combo but Shaam just gets out of the way.
Shaam shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Scott as he jumps to the side.
Shaam has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shaam ducks under a wild hook from Scott.
No joy there for Scott, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shaam misses with a hook.
Shaam goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shaam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scott moves away from the strike by Shaam.
Shaam with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shaam looks to throw the jab but Scott is out of range.
Scott wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Shaam lands with a nice body kick. #T4#
Scott on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Scott moves out of range as Shaam throws a body kick.
Scott misses with a hook.
Shaam avoids the body shot from Scott.
A countering left hand to the body from Shaam misses.
A big right from Scott misses.
Shaam doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Scott uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shaam.
Scott seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Scott cracks the inside of Shaam's front leg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scott throws a right hand that Shaam ducks under and follows up with a left that Shaam also avoids with ease.
Shaam scores with a jab. Scott acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Scott will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Shaam thows a leg kick but Scott checks it #CL#
and Scott counters by moving into the clinch.
Shaam effectively controlling the action here.#BC2#
Shaam breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kane Shaam 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#
Shaam throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Shaam misses with a left hand #CL#
and Scott counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shaam. #BC#
Scott breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shaam darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shaam slips under a jab.
Shaam tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Scott is able to avoid easily.
Scott looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Shaam connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shaam bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Scott's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaam misses with an attempted mid kick.
Scott seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Shaam scores with a jab to the body.
Shaam takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Scott scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shaam in his tracks.
Scott blocks a head kick by Shaam. #T1#
Scott uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shaam.
Scott wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Scott moves out of range of the body kick from Shaam.
Scott tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shaam was well out of range. Poor timing from Scott.
Shaam throws a low kick but Scott avoids it.
Scott 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.
Jab from Shaam.
Scott looks to land a right hand but Shaam moved out of range.
Scott misses with a looping right.
Shaam throws a body shot but no joy.
Scott throws a low kick but Shaam moves out of range easily.
Shaam throws a jab but it's blocked by Scott.
Scott avoids the head kick by Shaam. #T2#
Scott connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice uppercut there from Shaam.
Scott moves out of range as Shaam throws a body kick.
Shaam scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shaam scores with a kick to the midsection.
Scott lands a leg kick that knocks Shaam off balance momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scott throws an overhand right that lands on Shaam's shoulder, as Shaam tries to avoid the shot.
Scott takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Shaam misses with a wild body shot.
Shaam throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Scott counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Shaam misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Shaam breaks from the clinch.
Scott looks to land a left hand but Shaam moved out of range nicely.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Scott. Shaam does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shaam moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Scott uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shaam.
Scott is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shaam.
Shaam throws a looping overhand right but Scott ducks down to avoid it.
Shaam with a jab.
Esteban Scott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shaam bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shaam pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Scott fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Scott getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Scott ducks right into an uppercut from Shaam.
Scott misses with a right hand
and Shaam counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shaam thows a left - swing and a miss!
Scott is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Shaam.#T4#
Nice straight punches there by Shaam. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shaam.
Shaam throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scott closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shaam.
Shaam avoids the body shot from Scott. #TD2#
Shaam looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES#
Scott is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC#
Scott breaks from the clinch.
Shaam throws a push kick but Scott slaps the foot to one side.
Shaam misses with a kick to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kane Shaam comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shaam 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kane Shaam!

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

 

Event: Ascension 924     
Date:   Sep 24, 2016
#R1#
Appi with a nice cross.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Shaam has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Appi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Appi lands a lovely overhand right.
Appi swings for the body but Shaam moves out of range.
Shaam throws a big shot that misses.
Shaam is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Appi.
Shaam misses with a kick to the body.
Shaam takes a jab right on the kisser.
Appi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shaam only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Appi throws a leg kick
and Shaam counters with a body kick that stops Appi in his tracks momentarily.
Shaam lands with a thumping leg kick.
Appi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shaam! But no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shaam misses with a straight left.
As Shaam looks to move away, Appi throws a big counter combo but Shaam just gets out of the way.
Shaam connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Appi momentarily.
Nice straight punches there by Shaam. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shaam.#T1#
Appi misses with a body kick.
Appi clobbers Shaam with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Shaam misses with a jab, cross combination.
Appi throws a jab but it's blocked by Shaam.
Shaam doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Appi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shaam closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Appi misses with a two punch combination.
Appi works the jab nicely.
Appi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Appi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Shaam.
Appi moves out of range of the body kick.
Appi throwing a counter right hand but Shaam manages to avoid it.
Appi takes one to the chin there.
Shaam throws the left hand but Appi avoids the punch easily.
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!
Shaam misses with a wild body shot.
Appi throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Shaam swings for the body but Appi moves out of range.
That kick from Appi tenderised Shaam's leg. Shaam is trying to keep his angry face on.
Appi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shaam counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Appi misses with the combination.
Shaam pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shaam takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Appi misses with an uppercut.
Shaam shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Appi eats them both and turns towards Shaam to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A head kick misses from Appi.
A head kick by Appi misses
and Shaam makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Appi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shaam has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Appi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Appi throws a jab when Shaam was well out of range.#T3#
Shaam connects with a jab.
Appi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shaam.
Appi lands a jab.
Shaam slips a jab from Appi.
Shaam jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Appi moves out of range as Shaam strikes.
Shaam throws a push kick but Appi slaps the foot to one side.
Appi lands an overhand right.
Appi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Appi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Shaam looks to land a right hand but Appi moved out of range.
Appi misses with a body shot
and Shaam counters with a nice low kick that buckles Appi's knee momentarily.
Appi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Appi throws a jab but it's blocked by Shaam. #T4##TD2#
Shaam gets the takedown 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!
Shaam cracks Appi with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Shaam is working Appi over with some ground and pound from side control.
Appi tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB2#
Shaam is trying to get an arm triangle but Appi is defending well.
Appi is looking to reverse the position.
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 Hervoton Appi 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#
Appi looks to throw the jab but Shaam is out of range.
Appi backing away here, and Shaam unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A head kick from Appi lands but Shaam takes it in his stride. #CUT#
It looks like Kane Shaam has been cut.
Shaam avoids the body shot from Appi.
Shaam is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shaam ducks under a wild hook from Appi.
Appi throws a jab when Shaam was well out of range.
Good shot there by Appi.
Appi connects with a looping right hand.
Shaam fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Appi manages to avoid it.
Hervoton Appi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shaam lands a body shot.
Appi connects with a body shot.
Appi lands a two punch combo.
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 big right from Appi misses.
Appi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shaam counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Shaam scores with a leg kick.
Shaam uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Appi.#KD#
A big head kick from Appi and Shaam is sent sprawling to the canvas! #ROC#
Shaam is rocked!
Shaam wants to sweep here but Appi controlling him for the moment.
Shaam is still in real trouble! Can Appi finish him?
Shaam managing to control the position.
Shaam seems to have recovered his senses.
Appi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shaam can do to turn this around?
Shaam wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Appi is now in half guard. #SUB2#
Shaam looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Appi is looking to advance position but Shaam won't allow it.
Shaam wants to control but Appi passes into side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shaam is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Appi off and has taken his back!
Appi staying busy and making it hard for Shaam to control.
Appi covering up well under a series of strikes from Shaam. #T3#
Shaam lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Appi hold on?!
Shaam throws a series of strikes and Appi wriggles onto his back, so he's now mounted. He's in real trouble here.
Shaam looking to control but Appi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Shaam has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shaam controlling from mount.
Shaam trying to control but Appi is having none of it.
Shaam unloads with some shots from mount but Appi bucks and avoids them well. #T4#
Shaam working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Appi regains half guard.
Appi trying to control but Shaam postures up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Shaam connects with a nice short shot to Appi's temple.
Shaam working over Appi with some ground and pound. Appi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Shaam looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kane Shaam has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shaam thows a huge punch but Appi dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hervoton Appi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kane Shaam's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Appi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Appi takes one on the button.
Appi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shaam wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Appi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shaam shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Appi but Appi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shaam missing with a left hand there. Appi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Appi misses with an uppercut. Shaam saw that one coming.
Shaam moves out of range of the body kick from Appi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaam lands a body shot.
Appi looks to score with a jab to the body but Shaam is just out of range.
Shaam keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Appi.
Appi moves out of range of the body kick from Shaam. #T1#
Appi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Appi misses with a hook. Shaam ducked under it nicely.
Appi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Appi scores with a jab to the head.
Shaam rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Appi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Appi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A big right from Appi misses.
No joy there for Appi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shaam.
Appi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shaam dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kane Shaam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A slow jab from Appi misses its intended target.
Appi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shaam keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Shaam looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shaam sizes up Appi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Appi tries a head kick but it misses.
Shaam blocks a head kick by Appi.
Nice shot by Shaam.
Appi loads up on a big right hand but Shaam slips the punch.
Hervoton Appi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Shaam misses.
Shaam dodges the punch combination from Appi.
Shaam throws a body shot but no joy.
Shaam bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Shaam scores with a kick to the body.
Shaam displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Appi throws out the jab.
Appi lands a jab to the nose.
Appi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shaam.
Shaam swings widly with a right hand
and Appi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Appi throws a hook but Shaam blocks it.
Appi misses with a head kick.
As Appi backs off Shaam throws a huge counter combo but Appi manages to avoid it all.
Appi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Appi misses with a hook
and Shaam counters with a nice uppercut.
Shaam throws a jab when Appi was well out of range.
Appi throws a sloppy head kick and Shaam moves out of range easily.
Shaam explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Appi. #T4#
Shaam ducks under a wild hook from Appi.
Appi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Appi swinging wildly here.
Appi lands with a thumping leg kick.
A jab lands there for Appi.
Nice jab there from Shaam.
Shaam misses with a body kick.
Appi throws a right hand that misses
and Shaam counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#
Appi is rocked!
Appi throws a right hand that misses
and Shaam counters with a slapping leg kick.
Oh Appi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shaam lands with a good body shot.
Shaam scores with a shot to the body.
Shaam lands with a nice body punch.
Shaam lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kane Shaam!
Kane Shaam decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: PFC : Fight Night 48     
Date:   Aug 14, 2016
#R1#
Freeman misses with a wild body shot.
Shaam throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Freeman throws a low kick, looking for Shaam's leg but Shaam calmly moves out of range.
Shaam looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Freeman tries to land a leg kick but Shaam saw it coming and moves away.
Shaam looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've been told by Freeman's head coaches at The Barracks - LOD that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Shaam clobbers Freeman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Freeman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Freeman throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shaam counters with a body kick.
Freeman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gavin Freeman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Freeman misses
and Shaam counters with a stiff right hand.
Freeman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shaam unleashes a big counter combination but Freeman bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Freeman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shaam finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Shaam thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Freeman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shaam counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Shaam.
Freeman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Shaam slips under a jab.#T1#
Freeman throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Freeman misses with a double jab
and Shaam cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Freeman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shaam darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A low kick from Freeman misses
and Shaam counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Freeman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shaam is looking to slow Freeman down with leg kicks.
Some bone on bone action there as Shaam checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Shaam takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Freeman lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shaam tries to bum rush Freeman with a series of wild strikes but Freeman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A slapping body kick lands there for Shaam.
Freeman throws a leg kick
and Shaam counters with a left and a right that stings Freeman.
Shaam scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD2#
Shaam shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Freeman's guard.#T2#
Shaam controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Shaam is working Freeman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Shaam engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Shaam stopping the sweep attempt from Freeman.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Shaam working some strikes from top position.
Shaam missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shaam trying to control the position from guard on top but Freeman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Freeman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shaam.
Shaam throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Freeman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shaam looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Freeman misses with a double jab.
A low kick from Freeman misses
letting Shaam counter with a right hand.
Freeman is looking to chop away at Shaam's legs.
A little jabbing left from Shaam on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A good leg kick by Shaam.
Shaam smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Freeman throws a leg kick but Shaam moved away.#T4#
Freeman tries to bum rush Shaam with a series of wild strikes but Shaam uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Freeman throws a front kick aimed at Shaam's knee but Shaam avoids it well.
Shaam fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
An inside leg kick lands from Shaam.
Freeman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shaam fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Freeman misses with a low kick.
Freeman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sloppy strikes from Freeman. Those never looked like landing.
Freeman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shaam bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shaam shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Freeman misses with a left hand
and Freeman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shaam slips a jab and a cross from Freeman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kane Shaam dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Some wild striking there from Freeman.
Freeman throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Shaam counters with a single leg into guard. Freeman didn't expect that.
Shaam looking to sit in guard and control but Freeman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Freeman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Freeman tries to free his leg and advance position but Shaam is retaining full guard.
Shaam has control of Freeman's left arm, preventing Freeman from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Shaam has an active guard here but Freeman has managed to pass into half guard. #T1#
Shaam is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Freeman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Freeman's back!
Shaam is striking from the back but Freeman escapes and manages to recover to half guard.
Shaam is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Freeman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shaam.
Well, if Shaam 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.
Ground and pound from Shaam. #T2#
Shaam moves into full mount! Freeman won't be happy about that!
Freeman is in a horrible position here. Shaam smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Freeman wants to hold on but Shaam pushes him away.
Shaam controlling from mount.
Freeman is in all sorts of trouble here.
Shaam sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Shaam has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shaam looking to ground and pound but Freeman is blocking nicely.
Kane Shaam has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Freeman is working to get back to half guard.
BOOM! Shaam connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Shaam working Freeman over with strikes here.
Shaam looking to finish with strikes here!
Shaam punishing his opponent with strikes.
Freeman tries to hold on but Shaam postures up.
Shaam throwing strikes here but Freeman is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage. #T4#
Shaam with good strikes from the mount here!
Shaam scoring with strikes but Freeman is staying in there.
Shaam lands a couple of good shots and Freeman has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Freeman covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shaam has Freeman flattened out and is raining down punches.
Shaam throwing damaging strikes from the back! Freeman could be in trouble here!
What can Freeman do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Shaam misses with an elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kane Shaam 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Freeman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shaam throws a nice outside leg kick.
Freeman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Freeman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shaam to score with a decent uppercut.
A combination from Freeman does no damage.
Shaam throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Freeman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shaam has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Freeman finds it's way round the side to connect with Shaam's head.
Kane Shaam seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shaam fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shaam changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Freeman's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Freeman duly obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Freeman misses with a few strikes there.
Shaam is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Freeman scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Shaam pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shaam checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Shaam scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shaam digs a good body shot into Freeman's ribs.
Freeman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Freeman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shaam counters with a body kick that stops Freeman in his tracks momentarily. #TD2#
Shaam is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Freeman's half guard.
Shaam has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shaam takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Shaam missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Shaam wants to lay and pray for a moment but Freeman keeps working.
Freeman is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Shaam scores with a couple of nice shots.
Shaam lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gavin Freeman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Freeman has hold of Shaam's hands but Shaam slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shaam seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Shaam connects with a nice short shot to Freeman's temple.
Shaam missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Shaam missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Freeman is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Shaam scores with a couple of nice shots.
Shaam works his foot free and advances to mount.
Shaam lands a heavy elbow. #T3#
Shaam breaks from Freeman's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The referee warns Freeman that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Shaam raining down shots from the mount!
Shaam controlling his opponent.
Freeman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Shaam unloading with bombs!#T4#
Freeman tries to lock up and control but Shaam gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Shaam content just to control the position here.
Shaam unloading with bombs!
Shaam lands a nice shot to the head.
Shaam controlling the position easily from mount.
Shaam with the ground and pound from mount.
Shaam looking to control but Freeman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Freeman throwing hammer fists to the chest of Shaam. What's that going to do exactly?

And that's the end of the fight!
Kane Shaam comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shaam 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kane Shaam!

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

 

Event: PFC 44: Seagram vs. Morello     
Date:   Jul 16, 2016
#R1#
Shaam ducks under a wild hook from Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius ducks under a wild hook from Shaam.
Shaam fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Decimus Meridius manages to avoid it.
Shaam throws a right and a left that Decimus Meridius avoids nicely.
Decimus Meridius swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A countering left hand to the body from Shaam misses.
Shaam throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shaam moves out of range of the strikes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Decimus Meridius, right into the meat.
Crunch! Shaam slams his shin into Decimus Meridius's torso.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decimus Meridius throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Shaam counter with a right hand. #CL#
Decimus Meridius closes the distance and pushes Shaam back into the cage.
Shaam tries a body shot but Decimus Meridius blocks it.
Decimus Meridius misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shaam blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Decimus Meridius throws a punch but it's blocked by Shaam.
Decimus Meridius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shaam doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Decimus Meridius. #BC2#
Shaam pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Decimus Meridius jabs at Shaam's body.
Maximus Decimus Meridius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shaam uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Decimus Meridius.
Shaam slips under a jab.#CL#
Decimus Meridius has managed to clinch.
Decimus Meridius working aggressively here.
Shaam has a couple of punches blocked by Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius avoids a wild elbow strike from Shaam.
Shaam fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shaam tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Decimus Meridius scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shaam struggles to land a body shot inside as Decimus Meridius controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shaam.#T2#
Shaam stalls.
Shaam struggles to land a body shot inside as Decimus Meridius controls his hands.
Decimus Meridius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Decimus Meridius has a couple of punches blocked by Shaam.
Shaam throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Decimus Meridius blocks it with crossed arms.
Decimus Meridius lands an uppercut.
Decimus Meridius's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Decimus Meridius misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shaam throws a head punch that misses.
Decimus Meridius throws a punch but it's blocked by Shaam.
Knees in the clinch landing for Shaam.
Shaam scores with a shot to the side of Decimus Meridius's head.
Decimus Meridius misses with a punch to the body.
Shaam tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Decimus Meridius avoids a wild elbow strike from Shaam.
Decimus Meridius working aggressively here.
Shaam misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Shaam fails to land.
Decimus Meridius misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Decimus Meridius tries to work over Shaam's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shaam misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Decimus Meridius as the two fighters clinch.
Decimus Meridius scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shaam lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shaam lands with a light punch inside.
Shaam tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Decimus Meridius misses with the head strike.
Decimus Meridius blocks the elbow strike.
Decimus Meridius misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shaam throws an elbow but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shaam.
Shaam is working for takedown but Decimus Meridius is calmly controlling the position for now.
Shaam blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Decimus Meridius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shaam throws a punch but it's blocked by Decimus Meridius. #BC#
Decimus Meridius breaks the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Decimus Meridius.#T4#
Shaam throws a push kick but Decimus Meridius slaps the foot to one side.
The fighters circling - Decimus Meridius throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shaam digs a good body shot into Decimus Meridius's ribs.
Decimus Meridius is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Decimus Meridius takes one to the side of the head.
Decimus Meridius throws a leg kick but Shaam checks it.
Decimus Meridius connects with an inside leg kick.
Shaam takes a jab right on the kisser.
Shaam throws a push kick but Decimus Meridius slaps the foot to one side.
Shaam scoring well with a low kick there.
Decimus Meridius is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Decimus Meridius misses with an uppercut. Shaam saw that one coming.
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 Maximus Decimus Meridius will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Decimus Meridius swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maximus Decimus Meridius is winning the standup battle so far.
Decimus Meridius avoids a kick to the body.
Shaam throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Decimus Meridius swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Decimus Meridius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Decimus Meridius looks to land a right hand but Shaam moved out of range.
Shaam lands a nice shot that snaps Decimus Meridius's head back.
A jab from Shaam misses.
Shaam jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Decimus Meridius lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Sloppy strikes from Shaam. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Shaam does no damage.
Decimus Meridius swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Decimus Meridius misses with a looping left.
Shaam misses with a straight right.
Decimus Meridius fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Decimus Meridius throws a leg kick that misses.
Shaam fails to land with a series of punches.
Decimus Meridius is looking to counter punch.
Shaam throws an off balance right hand
and Decimus Meridius counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Decimus Meridius misses its intended target.
Shaam appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Shaam moves out of range of the strikes.
Shaam doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Shaam misses with a hook. Decimus Meridius ducked under it nicely.
Shaam walks into a left hand.
Shaam misses with a body kick.
Decimus Meridius throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Decimus Meridius works Shaam's body with a nice hook.
Shaam lands a nice shot that snaps Decimus Meridius's head back. #CUT2#
It looks like Maximus Decimus Meridius has been cut.#T2#
Decimus Meridius misses with a few strikes there.
Shaam paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shaam is looking to land body kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Decimus Meridius takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL#
Decimus Meridius clinches up with Shaam and pushes him back against the cage.
Shaam lands a left hand.
Shaam can't get the takedown.
A short right from Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shaam.
Shaam lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Decimus Meridius throws a head punch that misses.
Decimus Meridius misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maximus Decimus Meridius has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Decimus Meridius working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Decimus Meridius misses with the head strike.
Decimus Meridius makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Decimus Meridius fails to land.
Shaam swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Decimus Meridius throws a punch but it's blocked by Shaam.
Shaam misses with a punch to the body.
Shaam creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Decimus Meridius misses with a short punch on the inside.
Decimus Meridius misses with a punch to the body.
Shaam's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Shaam lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Decimus Meridius backwards.
Decimus Meridius misses with a short punch on the inside.
Decimus Meridius lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shaam backwards.
Shaam misses with a hook to the ribs.
Decimus Meridius has a couple of punches blocked by Shaam.
Decimus Meridius lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Decimus Meridius on the inside.
Decimus Meridius misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Decimus Meridius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shaam blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shaam pushes Decimus Meridius back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Decimus Meridius misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shaam throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
Shaam breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shaam throws a front kick aimed at Decimus Meridius's knee but Decimus Meridius avoids it well.
Shaam throws a body punch but Decimus Meridius moves out of range.
Decimus Meridius throwing a counter right hand but Shaam manages to avoid it.
Shaam connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Decimus Meridius is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Shaam's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Decimus Meridius slips under a jab.
Decimus Meridius lands with a right hand.
Shaam throws a push kick but Decimus Meridius slaps the foot to one side.
Shaam checks the leg kick.
Shaam gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Decimus Meridius counters with a one-two to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Maximus Decimus Meridius will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maximus Decimus Meridius's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Shaam takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Decimus Meridius bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Decimus Meridius swings widly with a right hand
and Shaam counters with a nice uppercut.
Shaam throws a hook but Decimus Meridius avoids it easily.
Shaam looks to land a body kick but Decimus Meridius moved away.
Decimus Meridius tries to counter by clinching up but Shaam breaks away and moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Decimus Meridius looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Decimus Meridius closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decimus Meridius swings wildly with an uppercut but Shaam uses good head movement to avoid it.
Decimus Meridius makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shaam misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Decimus Meridius blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Shaam lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shaam goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Decimus Meridius has a couple of punches blocked by Shaam.
Shaam working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Decimus Meridius swings wildly with an uppercut but Shaam uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shaam lands with a light punch inside.
Decimus Meridius lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Decimus Meridius blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Decimus Meridius struggles to land a body shot inside as Shaam controls his hands.
Decimus Meridius tries to throw a body punch but Shaam avoids it by throwing Decimus Meridius back against the cage.
Shaam throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Decimus Meridius fails to land. #BC#
Decimus Meridius breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Decimus Meridius throws out a loose jab but Shaam uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shaam now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL#
Decimus Meridius has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kane Shaam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Shaam wants to take the fight to the mat but Decimus Meridius manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Decimus Meridius lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Decimus Meridius.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Decimus Meridius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shaam blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Decimus Meridius lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Decimus Meridius lands a hook to the side of the head.
Decimus Meridius misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shaam tries a body shot but Decimus Meridius blocks it.
Shaam lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Decimus Meridius throws a head punch that misses.
Decimus Meridius blocks an uppercut.
Decimus Meridius takes a shot to the head.
Decimus Meridius misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shaam swings wildly with an uppercut but Decimus Meridius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shaam misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Decimus Meridius swings wildly with an uppercut but Shaam uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shaam scores with a nice hook to the head.
Decimus Meridius misses with the head strike.
Shaam displaying some good clinch control by pressing Decimus Meridius up against the cage.
Decimus Meridius lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shaam takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Decimus Meridius stalling the fight.
Decimus Meridius misses with a punch on the inside.
Shaam's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shaam lands a shoulder strike.
Decimus Meridius working aggressively here.
Decimus Meridius lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Shaam fails to land.
Decimus Meridius working aggressively here. #BC2#
Shaam breaks the clinch.
Decimus Meridius misses with a hook. Shaam ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Shaam swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shaam throws a jab when Decimus Meridius was well out of range.
Shaam checks a leg kick nicely.
Shaam checks a low kick from Decimus Meridius.
Donk. Shaam catches Decimus Meridius right on the button with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Decimus Meridius is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shaam swats away the attempt to clinch by Decimus Meridius.
Maximus Decimus Meridius is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Decimus Meridius takes a shot to the body in his stride.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maximus Decimus Meridius!

 

Event: PFC: Fight Night 46     
Date:   Jul 02, 2016
#R1#
Army avoids the head kick by Shaam.
Shaam looks to throw the jab but Army is out of range.
Shaam keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shaam swings widly with a right hand
and Shaam takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shaam moves out of range as Army strikes.
Army looks to score with a jab to the body but Shaam is just out of range.
Shaam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Army moves away.
It looked like Army was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shaam.
Shaam scores with a kick to the midsection.
Army avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Shaam misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Shaam throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Army throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Army misses with the body kick
and Shaam counters with a nice low kick that buckles Army's knee momentarily.
Shaam walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Army throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shaam looks to land a right hand but Army moved out of range.
Shaam uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Army has time to react.
Shaam fakes the leg kick and cracks Army in the body.
Shaam throws out a powerful jab.
Army lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A jab from Army misses.
Shaam swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Army checks a low kick from Shaam.
We've been told by Army's head coaches at LOD-Guts & Glory Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Army closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick by Army misses
and Shaam counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shaam throws a body shot but no joy. #T2##KD#
Army drops Shaam with a beautiful combination! Shaam stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Army is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Shaam is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Kane Shaam has been cut.
Dick Army is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Look low, kick high! Army uses the oldest trick in the book to send Shaam tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Army is absolutely delighted - when Shaam wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Dick Army!
During a confident post fight interview, Dick Army thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: PFC 40: Sigurdsson vs. Evans     
Date:   Jun 04, 2016
#R1#
Potter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Potter shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shaam pinned against the cage. Shaam gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Shaam enables Potter to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Shaam manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Shaam is trying to keep Potter in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Potter looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potter trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Shaam is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Potter is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Potter is looking to advance position but Shaam has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Potter manages to control the position for a moment.
Shaam avoids the attempt from Potter to control.
Potter is squirming around, avoiding Shaam's attempts to control the action.
Shaam lands a couple of good shots and Potter has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Potter tries to roll but Shaam sticks to his back.
Shaam doesn't have the hooks in and Potter manages to turn into his guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shaam is on top in guard. #REVB##T2##ES#
Potter has his feet on Shaam's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shaam.
Shaam tries a low kick but Potter avoids it.
Potter attempts a counter takedown but Shaam avoids it well and moves away.
Potter looks for a takedown but Shaam sprawls well.
Potter takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Potter moves out of range of the body kick.
Potter drops down looking for a counter takedown but Shaam sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Potter is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Shaam's half guard.#SUB#
Shaam is defending against the submission attempts here by Potter.
Shaam holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T3#
Shaam avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Potter.
Shaam is trying to control but can't.
Potter is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Shaam reverses the position - he's now on top in Potter's guard.
Shaam throws a big right hand that misses.
Potter has control of Shaam's left arm, preventing Shaam from doing any damage.
Potter keeping moving, preventing Shaam from controlling successfully.
Potter wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T4#
Potter looking for a sweep. Not yet Potter, not yet.
Shaam with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shaam trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Potter trying to control the position.
Shaam forces his way into half guard.
Shaam thows a huge punch but Potter dodges it nicely.
Potter trying to hold on to Shaam's head to control him but Shaam postures up.
Potter keeps control of the position for the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kane Shaam will probably get the nod.
That's time! Potter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Potter fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shaam avoids it really well and circles away.
Potter lands a glancing blow to the side of Shaam's head.
Potter closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Shaam fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Potter has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shaam lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Potter misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Shaam to counter with a crisp jab.
Shaam lands a high kick!
Shaam is looking to score with low kicks.
Potter tries to counter with a takedown but Shaam is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potter fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shaam is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Shaam swats away the attempt to clinch by Potter.
Potter lands a slapping body shot. #T1#
Potter 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.
Potter misses with a low kick.
Potter throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shaam counters with a leg kick.
Potter looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A low kick from Shaam misses #TD#
and Potter counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Potter.
Shaam 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.
Potter trying to control but Shaam is working from the bottom.
Shaam trying to control the position here.
We've been hearing good reports from Potter'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.
Potter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Potter passes Shaam's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T2#
Potter controlling the action here.
Potter lands strikes from half guard.
Potter is looking to pass Shaam's guard but actually Shaam recovers to full guard.
Potter trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shaam trying to control the position.
Potter looking to pass the guard.
Potter working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Shaam's head.#T3#
Shaam keeping moving, preventing Potter from controlling successfully.
Potter is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Potter passes Shaam's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Shaam trying to control here.
Potter prevents Shaam from improving his position.#SUB2#
Shaam is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Potter pulls his head out easily. #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.
Potter tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shaam knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Potter is looking to take a break and control but Shaam is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Potter trying to mount his opponent but Shaam defends it.
Shaam trying to control but Potter postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Shaam gets caught flat footed, as Potter shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shaam looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Potter 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##TD#
Potter drives through with a takedown into Shaam's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Shaam looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Potter postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Potter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Shaam pushes a forearm under Potter's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Potter is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kane Shaam!
An out of breath Kane Shaam thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: PFC: Fight Night 40     
Date:   May 14, 2016
#R1#
Shaam looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Beddoe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shaam.
Jab by Beddoe.
Beddoe connects with a looping right hand.
Shaam feints and then cracks Beddoe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Beddoe down.
Beddoe connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shaam momentarily.
Beddoe throws a series of punches but Shaam moves out of range.
Shaam slips a jab and a cross from Beddoe.
Beddoe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shaam.
Beddoe swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shaam counters with a stiff right hand.
Shaam throws an overhand right that lands on Beddoe's shoulder, as Beddoe tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beddoe tries for a takedown but Shaam circles away easily
and Shaam counters with a straight right hand.
Shaam throws a big shot that misses.
A swing and a miss from Beddoe.
Beddoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shaam manages to avoid it.#T1#
Beddoe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shaam.
Beddoe throws a lazy right hand but Shaam sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shaam looks to score with a jab to the body but Beddoe is just out of range.
Beddoe loads up on a big right hand but Shaam slips the punch.
Shaam counters with a body kick.
Shaam scores with a punch to the head.
Shaam ducks under a wild hook from Beddoe.
Shaam looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Beddoe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shaam follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shaam.
Beddoe shoots in but Shaam avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Beddoe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shaam as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Philo Beddoe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beddoe 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.
Beddoe throws a right and a left that Shaam avoids nicely.
Beddoe shoots in and drives through. Shaam sprawls well.
Shaam with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
Beddoe misses with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Beddoe. #SUB#
Beddoe looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Beddoe goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Shaam has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Beddoe but great work by Shaam.
Shaam working the ground and pound from side control.
Shaam lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Beddoe down.
Beddoe manages to get back to half guard.
Shaam working the head and body with strikes.
Shaam working the head and body with strikes.
Shaam scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Beddoe looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Shaam is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Beddoe looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Shaam pushes past his half guard into mount!
Beddoe tries to lock up and control but Shaam gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Shaam lands a big shot there that rocks Beddoe but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Beddoe is working to get back to half guard.
Shaam pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Shaam is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Beddoe taking shots to the head.
Beddoe is looking to improve his position but Shaam isn't that keen on the idea.
Beddoe tries to lock up and control but Shaam gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Shaam lands a couple of good shots and Beddoe has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beddoe wants to escape the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shaam is punishing Beddoe with some ground and pound.
Shaam lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Shaam scores with punches from the back.
We've been hearing good reports from Beddoe'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.
Shaam is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Beddoe up.
Shaam trying to control.
Shaam has the hooks in. Beddoe is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Beddoe looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Shaam trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Beddoe has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kane Shaam dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Shaam fakes the leg kick and cracks Beddoe in the body.
Beddoe misses with a double jab.
Shaam with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Beddoe to score with a decent uppercut.
Shaam feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Beddoe's calf.
A punch combination from Beddoe misses.
Shaam looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Beddoe darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shaam thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Beddoe if he has to take too many more of those.
Some bone on bone action there as Beddoe checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaam throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Beddoe.
Beddoe is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Shaam slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Shaam has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shaam throws a leg kick but Beddoe moved away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beddoe throws a sloppy head kick and Shaam moves out of range easily.
Beddoe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Shaam counters with a single leg into guard. Beddoe didn't expect that.
Shaam is standing up over Beddoe. Beddoe looks to escape but Shaam dives into side control. #T1##REVR#
Shaam in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kane Shaam has got the better of the ground game so far.
Beddoe struggling a bit here.
Shaam connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Beddoe some visible discomfort.
Shaam working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Beddoe is looking to reverse the position.
Shaam gets to mount! Beddoe was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Beddoe is in a horrible position here. Shaam smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Shaam scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Shaam has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Beddoe is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T2#
Beddoe is working hard here to advance position.
Shaam tries to control but Beddoe wriggling away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Shaam cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Shaam takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Shaam connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
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!
Beddoe is squirming around, avoiding Shaam's attempts to control the action.
Shaam controlling from mount.
Shaam lands a big elbow. #T3#
Shaam looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Shaam is landing with some decent strikes but Beddoe is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#ROC2#
Beddoe is rocked!
Beddoe is in a horrible position here. Shaam smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Oh Beddoe is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Beddoe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shaam breaks from Beddoe's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Shaam with the ground and pound from mount.
Shaam with shots to the head and body - Beddoe looks very uncomfortable down there.
Beddoe is looking to improve his position but Shaam isn't that keen on the idea.
A big strike lands for Shaam! That's really hurt Beddoe and he's turned his back - Shaam keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Shaam jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kane Shaam!
A victorious Kane Shaam thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: PFC: Fight Night 38     
Date:   Apr 16, 2016
#R1#
Shaam's corner calls for a 1-2. Shaam obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Shaam lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Contonio closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Contonio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shaam.
Shaam's corner calls for a 1-2. Shaam obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Contonio tries to land a front kick but Shaam steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A swing and a miss from Shaam.
Contonio throws a quick counter head kick but Shaam was just out of range.
Shaam misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Shaam throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shaam slips a jab from Contonio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaam thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shaam's coach down at Ueshibas Temple of Cloud Warriors was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Shaam's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Shaam throws a hook but Contonio avoids it easily.
Contonio lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Shaam misses with a hook.
Shaam tries a head kick but it misses.
Contonio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Shaam lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've been told by Contonio's head coaches at Madz **21 Elite coaches** that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Shaam throws out a loose jab but Contonio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Contonio throws a big counter combination but Shaam scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Eva Contonio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice body kick from Shaam.
Contonio lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shaam looks to score with a jab to the body but Contonio is just out of range.
Contonio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shaam.
Shaam swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Contonio half committed to a counter leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Contonio. Shaam does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shaam avoids a kick to the body.
Shaam's corner calls for a 1-2. Shaam obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Contonio takes one to the chin there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shaam darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Shaam misses with a looping left.
Shaam throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Contonio 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.
Shaam fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Contonio.
Contonio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shaam.
Shaam cracks a nice hook into Contonio's ribs.
Contonio takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Contonio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shaam misses with a combination
and Contonio counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Contonio tries to work over Shaam's front leg with a kick but Shaam checks it.
Kane Shaam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shaam throws a front kick aimed at Contonio's knee but Contonio avoids it well.
Jab, jab by Shaam - just one landing.
Contonio lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T3#
Shaam scores with a crisp jab that stopped Contonio in his tracks.
Shaam throws a low kick but it's checked well by Contonio.
A jab from Shaam does it's job there.#CL#
Contonio gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Contonio lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shaam looking to stall.
A left hand lands to the body for Contonio.
Contonio struggles to land a body shot inside as Shaam controls his hands.
Shaam swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shaam has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Contonio cracks Shaam with a nice body shot.
Shaam looks winded!
Contonio lands an elbow inside that Shaam shrugs off. #CUT#
It looks like Kane Shaam has been cut.
Contonio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shaam tries to land a knee to the head but Contonio blocks with his arms.
Shaam can't find room to land a body shot as Contonio controls the action.
Contonio tries to land knees in the clinch but Shaam avoids the damage to the body.
Contonio swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Shaam dodges an elbow strike from Contonio.
Shaam lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Contonio on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Contonio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Contonio pressing his opponent against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Contonio.
Contonio can't find room to land a body shot as Shaam controls the action.
Shaam misses with a short punch on the inside.
Contonio lands a nice elbow.
Contonio tries to work over Shaam's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shaam is trying to break the clinch but Contonio is controlling him.
Shaam is trying to maintain a safe position but Contonio gets an underhook and turns Shaam into the cage.
Shaam blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Contonio lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shaam backwards.
Shaam prevents a body shot from Contonio.
Contonio being controlled against the cage.
Shaam takes an elbow to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kane Shaam will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kane Shaam's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Shaam misses with a kick to the body.
Contonio looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Shaam bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Contonio throws a shot from downtown. Shaam moves away and avoids it.
Shaam swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Contonio.
Shaam lands a glancing blow to the side of Contonio's head.
Contonio tries to close the distance and clinch but Shaam swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shaam looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jab from Shaam.
Shaam has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shaam stuns Contonio with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Contonio will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaam looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shaam staying out of range there.
Shaam fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Contonio buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Contonio tries to clinch up.
Shaam throws a big counter head kick but Contonio avoids it with no problem.
Contonio misses with a body shot.
Shaam waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Contonio.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shaam darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Contonio throws a body punch but Shaam moves out of range.
Shaam looks to land a combination but Contonio avoids it well.
Contonio appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Shaam has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Contonio finds it's way round the side to connect with Shaam's head.
Shaam throws a head kick but Contonio moves out of range.
Contonio looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Contonio throws a good cross that connects.
Contonio tries to clinch but Shaam moves out of range.
Shaam throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Contonio quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Shaam misses with a low kick. #T2#
Shaam checks a low kick from Contonio.
Contonio throws a shot from downtown. Shaam moves away and avoids it.
Contonio scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kane Shaam seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Contonio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shaam.#CL#
Contonio has taken the fight to the clinch.
Contonio managing to block the knees to the body from Shaam.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Contonio misses with a body punch.
Shaam letting Contonio take a breather here.
Eva Contonio has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shaam misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Contonio.
Shaam swings wildly with an uppercut but Contonio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shaam throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Contonio.
Shaam with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shaam's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
Shaam throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Contonios head.
Contonio is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Contonio stalling in the clinch but Shaam improves position.
Shaam blocks an elbow strike.
Contonio works on Shaam's body with a couple of short punches.
Contonio lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shaam backwards.
Shaam tries a body shot but Contonio blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Contonio.
Contonio is leaning against Shaam and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shaam is breathing heavily.
Contonio lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Contonio tries to throw a body punch but Shaam avoids it by throwing Contonio back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Contonio.
Contonio misses with the head strike.
Contonio misses with an elbow over the top.
Contonio digs a right hand into Shaam's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shaam's gas tank.
Contonio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Contonio struggles to land a body shot inside as Shaam controls his hands.
Contonio gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T4#
Contonio lands an elbow just above Shaam 's eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shaam trying to stall but Contonio improves his position.
Shaam tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shaam is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Contonio is keeping busy.
Contonio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Contonio struggles to land a body shot inside as Shaam controls his hands.
Contonio throws an elbow that misses.
Contonio misses with a body punch.
Shaam is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Contonio is defending well for now.
Shaam tries to land knees in the clinch but Contonio avoids the damage to the body.
Shaam fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Contonio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shaam blocks the elbow strike.
Shaam taking a breather.
Shaam dodges an elbow strike from Contonio.
Shaam working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Contonio working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Eva Contonio will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kane Shaam'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Shaam.
Shaam keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Contonio.
Contonio tries to clinch but Shaam moves out of range.
Shaam is trying to counter with his kicks.
Shaam changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shaam shoots in but Contonio avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Contonio is looking for a counter combo.
Shaam looks to score with a jab to the body but Contonio is just out of range.
Shaam blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shaam, right into the meat.
Shaam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Contonio.
Shaam misses the body punch
and Contonio counters with a stiff right hand.
Shaam throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T1#
Shaam lands a nice shot that snaps Contonio's head back.
Shaam slips a straight right by Contonio.
Shaam lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Contonio circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Contonio takes the fight into the clinch.
Shaam pushes off an throws an elbow but Contonio leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A hook to the body from Contonio.
Shaam digs a right hand underneath Contonio's ribcage. Contonio let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shaam blocks the elbow strike.
Contonio gets through Shaam's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shaam tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Contonio's elbow.
A short uppercut from Contonio.
Contonio is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A head punch on the inside from Contonio fails to land.
Shaam blocks an elbow strike.#T2#
Shaam working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Contonio can't find room to land a body shot as Shaam controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shaam.
Shaam misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shaam fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Contonio prevents a body shot from Shaam.
Shaam stalling in the clinch.
Contonio tries to throw a body punch but Shaam avoids it by throwing Contonio back against the cage.
Contonio tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shaam avoids it.
Shaam tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Contonio tries a body shot but Shaam blocks it.
Shaam's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shaam can't find room to land a body shot as Contonio controls the action.
Contonio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shaam's elbow.
Shaam has a couple of punches blocked by Contonio.
Contonio can't find room to land a body shot as Shaam controls the action.
Shaam prevents a body shot from Contonio.
Contonio creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Contonio avoids a wild elbow strike from Shaam.#T3#
Shaam blocks an uppercut.
Shaam lands an uppercut.
Shaam content to slow the pace in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Contonio just misses with a elbow thrown towards Shaam's brow.
Contonio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shaam is trying to stall.
Shaam stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shaam.
Contonio stalling in the clinch but Shaam improves position.
Shaam tries to circle away but Contonio has him pinned against the cage.
Shaam throws a punch but it's blocked by Contonio. #BC2#
Shaam's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Contonio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Contonio avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Contonio thinks about countering with a body kick.
Contonio scores with a leg kick.
Shaam throws a body kick that misses #CL#
and Contonio counters by moving into the clinch. #T4#
Contonio lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shaam.
Shaam takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Contonio blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shaam.
Contonio lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shaam.
Contonio is working Shaam over against the cage.
Shaam blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Contonio misses with a body punch.
Contonio pushes Shaam back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Contonio presses Shaam against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shaam avoiding damage as Contonio throws knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shaam just misses with a elbow thrown towards Contonio's brow. #BC2#
Shaam breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Contonio ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Contonio ducks under a wild hook from Shaam.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Contonio.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eva Contonio showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Contonio 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eva Contonio!

 

Event: PFC: Fight Night 37     
Date:   Apr 02, 2016
#R1##KD#
Shaam lands a big head kick that sends Petkovic tumbling to the mat! Shaam takes a step backwards and waves Petkovic back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Petkovic is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Beleleu Petkovic has been cut.
Shaam avoids a kick to the body.
Petkovic is still on wobbly legs! Can Shaam finish him?
Nice sprawl there from Shaam as Petkovic shoots in.
Shaam looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Petkovic seems to have recovered his senses.
Petkovic moves to clinch but Shaam breaks away
letting Shaam counter with a right hand.
Shaam misses with a few strikes there.
Good leg kick by Shaam there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petkovic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shaam.
Petkovic shoots and misses
and Shaam counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Petkovic gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kane Shaam!
Our winner, Kane Shaam, 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.

 


 


 


 


 

 
 
 
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