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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
USFC 152
Date: Apr 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Shaw steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Angelov. That one must have hurt.
Angelov misses with a head kick.
Angelov wants to clinch up but Shaw keeps it at a distance.
Angelov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Angelov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Angelov misses with an uppercut
letting Shaw counter with a right hand.
Shaw is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shaw misses with a body kick.
Angelov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Angelov misses the shot to the body.
Shaw is looking for the big counter here.
Some wild striking there from Angelov.
Angelov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#KD#
Oooooh!!! Angelov has knocked Shaw down with a huge combo! Angelov steps away and waves a wobbly Shaw back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Shaw is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shaw is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Angelov doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Shaw crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Shaw's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Peter Angelov!
Peter Angelov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
USFC 145
Date: Mar 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Zharkov wants to land a leg kick but Shaw is out of range.
Shaw throws out a counter right but Zharkov avoids it with no problem.
Zharkov swings widly with a right hand
enabling Shaw to counter with a crisp jab.
A low kick from Zharkov is predictable there
and Shaw cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zharkov throws a leg kick
and Shaw counters with a nice uppercut.
Zharkov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shaw at a distance.
Zharkov swings widly with a right hand
and Shaw counters with a stiff right hand.
Zharkov thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Shaw on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Zharkov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zharkov takes a swing at Shaw's ribcage but misses.
Shaw swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zharkov swings widly with a right hand
and Shaw cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zharkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shaw blocks a low kick nicely.
Shaw now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Zharkov misses with a right hand
and Shaw cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zharkov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Shaw on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shaw loads up on a big right hand but Zharkov slips the punch.
Zharkov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Zharkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shaw takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shaw avoids a kick to the body.
Zharkov is looking to slow Shaw down with leg kicks.
Zharkov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shaw circles away quickly and effectively.
Shaw moves out of range as Zharkov strikes.
Zharkov misses with a hook. Shaw ducked under it nicely.
Despite the aggression on Shaw's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T2#
Zharkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shaw manages to avoid it.
Zharkov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zharkov throws a hook to the side of Shaw's head but Shaw sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zharkov misses with an uppercut. Shaw saw that one coming.
Despite the aggression on Shaw's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Zharkov throws a body punch but Shaw moves out of range.
Zharkov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shaw circles away quickly and effectively.
Zharkov throws an off balance right hand
and Zharkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zharkov takes a swing at Shaw's ribcage but misses.
Shaw is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Shaw uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zharkov.
Zharkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shaw jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zharkov shoots for a double leg takedown but Shaw sprawls well. He's pushed Zharkov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shaw appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Zharkov misses with a looping right.
Shaw keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zharkov.
Zharkov scores with a spinning back kick!
Shaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andrei Zharkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zharkov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zharkov throws a body punch but Shaw moves out of range.
Zharkov throws a looping overhand right but Shaw ducks down to avoid it.
Shaw comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zharkov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zharkov ducks under a wild hook from Shaw.
Zharkov lands a nice looking body shot.
#T4#
Shaw is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zharkov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Zharkov thumps Shaw with a low kick.
Zharkov throws a right hand that misses
and Zharkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zharkov throws a shot from downtown. Shaw moves away and avoids it.
Shaw unleashes a big counter combination but Zharkov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Zharkov lands a body shot.
Zharkov misses the shot to the body.
Zharkov looks to throw the jab but Shaw is out of range.
Zharkov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zharkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zharkov needs to keep his hands up - Shaw had a free shot at his head there.
Zharkov scores with a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Zharkov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A shot to the body from Zharkov misses
and Shaw counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zharkov lands a jab to the nose.
Zharkov misses with a takedown attempt - Shaw sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shaw is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Some bone on bone action there as Shaw checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Zharkov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zharkov throws a hook but Shaw avoids it easily.
Shaw now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Zharkov tries to land a leg kick but Shaw saw it coming and moves away.
Andrei Zharkov is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zharkov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It seemed like Shaw was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zharkov jabs Shaw to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zharkov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shaw but Shaw pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1#
Shaw moves forwards but Zharkov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zharkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Shaw is just out of range.
Zharkov doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Shaw to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrei Zharkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zharkov looks to land a left hand but Shaw moved out of range nicely.
Shaw looks for the body kick but Zharkov saw that one coming.
Shaw has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Zharkov lands a jab to Shaw's midsection.
Zharkov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zharkov misses with a wild body shot.
Shaw let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Shaw on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2##KD#
Oooooh!!! Zharkov has knocked Shaw down with a huge combo! Zharkov steps away and waves a wobbly Shaw back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Shaw is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zharkov misses with a hook.
Shaw is still on wobbly legs! Can Zharkov finish him?
Good work by Shaw as he checks the leg kick.
Zharkov thumps Shaw with a low kick.
Zharkov drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Shaw right on the button. Shaw goes down! Zharkov follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Zharkov gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrei Zharkov!
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Event:
USFC 140
Date: Feb 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Angelov wants to clinch but Shaw slips to the side
and Shaw counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shaw keeps the fight on the outside.
Angelov tries to clinch up
and Shaw counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Angelov doesn't manage to clinch there - Shaw circles away.
It seemed like Shaw was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Angelov tries to clinch up
and Shaw counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Angelov fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Shaw on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Angelov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Angelov misses with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Shaw breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1##CL#
Angelov clinches.
Angelov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shaw has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Angelov tries to land a knee to the head but Shaw blocks with his arms.
Angelov working Shaw over with knees to the body.
Angelov with a knee to the head.
Angelov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Angelov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Angelov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Angelov tries a knee to the head but Shaw blocks it.
Angelov tries a knee to the head but Shaw blocks it.
Angelov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shaw has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Angelov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC2#
Shaw breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Angelov forces Shaw back against the cage and clinches.
Angelov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shaw.
#T2#
Angelov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Angelov tries a knee to the head but Shaw blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Angelov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Angelov misses with a knee strike.
Angelov tries a knee to the head but Shaw blocks it.
Angelov looking to throw knees to the head but Shaw is blocking nicely.
Angelov misses with a knee strike.
Angelov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC2#
Shaw manages to break the clinch.
Angelov tries to close the distance and clinch but Shaw swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shaw looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Angelov tries to clinch up.
Shaw lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Angelov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shaw manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shaw throws out a counter right but Angelov avoids it with no problem.
Angelov tries to clinch
and Shaw counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Angelov tries to clinch up but Shaw circles away and keeps his distance.
Angelov tries to clinch
and Shaw counters with a three punch combo that has Angelov backing up. Angelov nods at Shaw to acknowledge the strikes.#CL#
Angelov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shaw, pushing him back against the cage.
Shaw can't break the clinch.
Angelov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Angelov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shaw blocks it with crossed arms.
Angelov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Angelov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shaw is trying to break the clinch but Angelov is controlling him.
Angelov tries to land a knee to the head but Shaw blocks with his arms.
Angelov tries a knee to the head but Shaw blocks it.
#BC2#
Shaw manages to break the clinch.
Shaw connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL#
Angelov closes the distance and clinches.#T4##BC2#
Shaw's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Angelov wants to clinch.
Angelov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shaw manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shaw looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shaw keeps the fight on the outside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shaw throws a right and a left that Angelov avoids nicely.
Angelov tries to clinch but Shaw moves out of range.
It seemed like Shaw was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Angelov tries to close the distance and clinch but Shaw swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Angelov moves into the clinch.
Angelov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shaw has had enough of the clinch but Angelov keeps him there for the moment.
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 Peter Angelov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Angelov moves to clinch but Shaw breaks away
and Shaw counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Angelov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shaw avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shaw tries a quick counter leg kick but Angelov is wise to it.
Angelov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Angelov rushes Shaw and presses him up against the cage.
Angelov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
With the fighters up against the cage, Angelov throws an elbow but misses.
Angelov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
I was talking to Angelov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Angelov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shaw blocks it with crossed arms.
Angelov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Angelov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC2#
Shaw breaks from the clinch.
Angelov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Angelov moves in looking to clinch but Shaw pushes him off.
Shaw throws out a counter right but Angelov avoids it with no problem.
Angelov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Angelov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shaw showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Angelov.
Angelov tries to close the distance and clinch but Shaw swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shaw circles away from the clinch attempt.
Angelov tries to clinch
and Shaw counters with a one-two to the body. #CL#
Angelov moves into the clinch successfully.
Angelov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Angelov keeps control of Shaw as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Angelov misses with a knee strike.
#T2#
Shaw wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Angelov has him pressed against the cage.
Shaw taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Angelov tries a knee to the head but Shaw blocks it.
Shaw blocks an elbow strike.
Shaw has had enough of the clinch but Angelov keeps him there for the moment.
Angelov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Angelov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shaw working hard to break the clinch.
Angelov tries a knee to the head but Shaw blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Angelov looking to throw knees to the head but Shaw is blocking nicely.
Angelov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Angelov misses with a knee to the head.
Angelov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Angelov prevents Shaw from breaking the clinch.#T3#
Angelov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Angelov tries to land a knee to the head but Shaw blocks with his arms.
Shaw prevents a body shot from Angelov.
Angelov lands a knee to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Chris Shaw has been cut.#BC2#
Shaw breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Angelov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shaw.
#CL#
Angelov gets a clinch.
Angelov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Angelov looking to throw knees to the head but Shaw is blocking nicely.
Angelov scores with a knee to the head.
Angelov looking to throw knees to the head but Shaw is blocking nicely.
Angelov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shaw can do to turn this around?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Angelov misses with a knee strike.
Angelov pushes off an throws an elbow but Shaw leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Angelov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shaw.
#T4#
Angelov misses with a knee strike.
Shaw tries to break the clinch but Angelov is controlling the position.
Angelov looking to throw knees to the head but Shaw is blocking nicely.
Knees in the clinch landing for Angelov.
Angelov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Angelov looking to throw knees to the head but Shaw is blocking nicely.
Angelov tries to land a knee to the head but Shaw blocks with his arms.
Angelov tries to land a knee to the head but Shaw blocks with his arms.
Shaw avoiding damage as Angelov throws knees to the body.
Angelov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC2#
Shaw pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Angelov is looking to clinch but Shaw is avoiding it.
Peter Angelov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Angelov wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Angelov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chris Shaw's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Angelov tries to close the distance and clinch but Shaw swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Angelov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Shaw counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Angelov tries to clinch up
and Shaw counters with a leg kick.
Shaw keeps the fight on the outside.
Angelov closes the distance but Shaw moves to the side
and Shaw counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Angelov thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw tries to work over Angelov's front leg with a kick but Angelov checks it.
Angelov misses with a combination
and Shaw counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Angelov doesn't manage to clinch there - Shaw circles away.
#T1#
Shaw connects with a jab.
Angelov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shaw makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Angelov is looking to clinch.
Shaw circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Shaw decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Angelov's guard.
Shaw wants to pass the guard but Angelov is keeping the position.
Shaw showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Shaw trying to control the position from guard on top but Angelov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##ES#
Angelov pushes Shaw off and scrambles back to his feet.
Angelov closes the distance but Shaw moves to the side
and Shaw counters with a nice uppercut.
Shaw avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Angelov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Angelov wants to clinch but Shaw slips to the side
and Angelov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Angelov tries to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Peter Angelov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Angelov is looking to clinch.
Angelov tries to close the distance and clinch but Shaw swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shaw swats away the attempt to clinch by Angelov.
Shaw only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T3#
Angelov is looking to clinch but Shaw is avoiding it.
Shaw is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shaw.
Shaw lands a lovely overhand right.
Chris Shaw seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shaw swats away the attempt to clinch by Angelov.
Angelov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Shaw lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Angelov at a distance.
Angelov tries to clinch but Shaw moves out of range.
Angelov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Angelov tries to clinch up but Shaw circles away and keeps his distance.
Shaw is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T4#
Angelov moves in looking to clinch but Shaw pushes him off.
Shaw doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Angelov tries to clinch up
letting Shaw counter with a right hand.
Angelov moves to clinch but Shaw breaks away
and Shaw counters with a left to the body.
Angelov tries to close the distance and clinch but Shaw swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Angelov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Angelov backing away here, and Shaw unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Angelov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chris Shaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shaw misses with a straight left.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Shaw comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Angelov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Angelov!
A victorious Peter Angelov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
EVO 12212016
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Lethal scores with a jab. Shaw acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lethal scores with a spinning back kick!
A decent looking cross lands there for Lethal.
Lethal tries to land a body kick
and Shaw counters with a two punch combo.
Lethal looks to land a left hand but Shaw moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shaw! But no joy.
Lethal with a nice cross.
Lethal cracks Shaw with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
No joy there for Shaw, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shaw looks to score with a jab to the body but Lethal is just out of range.
Lethal is looking to counter punch.
Shaw takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC#
Shaw is rocked!
Lethal connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Shaw out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Matt Lethal!
Matt Lethal thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
EVO 277: Tallon vs Mazcsakhs
Date: Nov 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice straight punches there by Luca. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Luca.
Luca throws a poor cross that misses
letting Shaw counter with a right hand.
Luca lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Shaw is looking to close the distance but Luca sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Shaw crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Shaw is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Johnny Luca!
A relieved looking Johnny Luca thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Infinity: Resolution
Date: Aug 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Brooks misses with a looping left.
Shaw tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Brooks misses with a lunging right hand
and Shaw counters with a nice uppercut.
Brooks misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shaw! But no joy.
Brooks misses with an uppercut
enabling Shaw to counter with a crisp jab.
Brooks throws a hook but Shaw avoids it easily.
Shaw looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Brooks throws an off balance right hand
and Shaw connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brooks misses with a left hand
letting Shaw counter with a right hand.
Shaw ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shaw misses with a hook.
Brooks slips under a jab from Shaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Brooks there.
Brooks throws a lazy uppercut
and Brooks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shaw slips a jab from Brooks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brooks throws a poor cross that misses
and Shaw counters with a nice uppercut.
Brooks throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shaw counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Brooks misses with a left hand
and Shaw counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brooks rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shaw cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brooks misses with a lunging right hand
and Shaw counters with a nice uppercut.
Brooks misses with a left hand
and Shaw counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brooks throws a right hand that misses
and Shaw counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brooks misses with a hook.
Shaw lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Shaw defending well as Brooks loads up on a big left hand.
Shaw avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brooks throws a poor cross that misses
and Shaw counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brooks looks to throw the jab but Shaw is out of range.
Brooks misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shaw! But no joy.
Brooks throws an overhand right that lands on Shaw's shoulder, as Shaw tries to avoid the shot.
Shaw is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Shaw is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Brooks had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Shaw ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brooks misses with an uppercut
and Shaw cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brooks swings widly with a right hand
and Shaw counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brooks throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shaw counters with a nice uppercut.
Shaw uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brooks.
A countering left hand to the body from Shaw misses.
A big right from Brooks misses.
Brooks misses with an uppercut. Shaw saw that one coming.
Shaw looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brooks keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Brooks swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shaw.
Brooks throws a lazy uppercut
and Shaw counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Brooks throws an off balance right hand
and Brooks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brooks throws a lazy uppercut
and Shaw counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brooks throws a poor cross that misses
and Shaw counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Easton Brooks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brooks misses with an uppercut
and Shaw counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shaw throws a nice looking combination but Brooks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brooks was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Brooks misses with an uppercut
and Shaw counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brooks throws a right hand that misses
and Shaw cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brooks swings widly with a right hand
and Shaw counters with a nice uppercut.
Shaw looks to throw the jab but Brooks is out of range.
Brooks looks to throw the jab but Shaw is out of range.
Brooks is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Brooks misses with a straight right.
Brooks is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Shaw's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Brooks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shaw sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shaw swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brooks throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shaw counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brooks throws a hook but Shaw avoids it easily.
Brooks throws a right hand that misses
and Brooks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brooks throws a poor cross that misses
and Shaw counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brooks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shaw.
Brooks throws an off balance right hand
and Shaw counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shaw displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brooks throws out the jab. #T4#
Brooks swings widly with a right hand
and Shaw counters with a straight right hand.
Shaw uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brooks.
Brooks misses with a hook
and Shaw counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brooks looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Shaw uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brooks.
Brooks misses with a lunging right hand
and Shaw counters with a nice uppercut.
Brooks swings widly with a right hand
and Shaw counters with a right hand to the body.
Brooks misses with a hook.
Brooks throws a shot from downtown. Shaw moves away and avoids it.
Shaw drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Brooks defends it well.
Brooks throws a hook but Shaw blocks it.
Brooks throws a poor cross that misses
and Shaw counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shaw displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brooks throws out the jab.
Brooks throws a hook to the side of Shaw's head but Shaw sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brooks misses with a left hand
and Shaw counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Shaw dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Brooks takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Shaw uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brooks.
Shaw uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brooks.
Shaw looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brooks throws a lazy uppercut
letting Shaw counter with a right hand.
Shaw lands a lovely overhand right.
Brooks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shaw.
Shaw connects with the punch.
Shaw throws a body punch but Brooks moves out of range.
Brooks is looking to counter punch.
Shaw has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Brooks swings widly with a right hand
letting Shaw counter with a right hand.
Brooks misses with an uppercut
letting Shaw counter with a right hand.
Shaw has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brooks misses with a lunging right hand
and Shaw counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shaw avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brooks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shaw sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shaw is looking for the big counter here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brooks misses the jab.#T1#
Shaw uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brooks.
Brooks missing with a left hand there. Shaw was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shaw throws a jab but it's blocked by Brooks.
Brooks throws a poor cross that misses
and Shaw counters with a straight right hand.
Brooks rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shaw cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brooks misses with a lunging right hand
and Shaw counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brooks misses with an uppercut
and Shaw counters with a nice uppercut.
Brooks throws a lazy right hand but Shaw sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brooks throws a lazy uppercut
and Shaw counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brooks misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Shaw counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Brooks is looking for a triangle here but Shaw uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Brooks wants to control but Shaw postures up.#T2#
Shaw happy to just control the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brooks can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brooks is looking for a sweep.
Brooks wants to control but Shaw postures up.
Brooks tries to improve position but can't. #T3##SU2#
Shaw decides to stand back up. Shaw steps back and let's Brooks get back to his feet.
Brooks moves into range and connects with a jab.
Brooks throws a looping overhand right but Shaw ducks down to avoid it.
Brooks rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shaw connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brooks misses with a hook
and Shaw connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brooks misses with a left hand
and Shaw counters with a two punch combo.
Brooks takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A swing and a miss from Brooks.
Brooks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chris Shaw seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brooks misses with a hook
and Shaw counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brooks misses with a hook. Shaw ducked under it nicely.
Shaw moves out of range of the strikes.
Shaw was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brooks throws a right hand that misses
and Shaw counters with a left and a right that stings Brooks. #T4#
Brooks throws a shot from downtown. Shaw moves away and avoids it.
Brooks misses with a hook
and Shaw counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brooks misses with an uppercut
and Shaw counters with a stiff right hand.
Brooks throws a poor cross that misses
and Shaw counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brooks misses with an uppercut
and Shaw counters with a straight right hand.
Brooks misses with a left hand
and Shaw counters with a stiff right hand.
Brooks misses with an uppercut
and Shaw counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Brooks swings widly with a right hand
letting Shaw counter with a right hand. #ROC2#
Brooks is rocked!
Brooks throws a lazy uppercut
and Shaw counters with a crisp right that sends Brooks to the canvas! Shaw follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Shaw!
A very excited looking Chris Shaw made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Infinity; Pulveriser
Date: Jul 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Wellman Iv misses with an uppercut.
Shaw blocks a jab.
Wellman Iv falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shaw counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wellman Iv swings widly with a right hand
and Shaw cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shaw tries to move into range but Wellman Iv moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shaw throws a hook but Wellman Iv avoids it easily.
Wellman Iv throws an off balance right hand
and Shaw counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wellman Iv walks into a jab.
Shaw uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wellman Iv.
Wellman Iv throws a right and a left that both miss.
A countering left hand to the body from Shaw misses.
Wellman Iv rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shaw moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Wellman Iv has his takedown stuffed
and Shaw counters with a stiff right hand.
Shaw ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shaw waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wellman Iv.
Wellman Iv wants to clinch.
Wellman Iv lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wellman Iv scores with a jab. Shaw acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Shaw takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shaw keeps the fight on the outside.#T2#
Wellman Iv is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wellman Iv misses with an uppercut
and Shaw counters with a nice uppercut.
Wellman Iv throws an overhand right that lands on Shaw's shoulder, as Shaw tries to avoid the shot.
Shaw ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wellman Iv shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shaw sprawls well. Shaw wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wellman Iv gets slowly back to his feet.
A big left from Wellman Iv misses.
Shaw slips under a jab.
Shaw on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wellman Iv misses with a straight left.
As Wellman Iv backs off Shaw throws a huge counter combo but Wellman Iv manages to avoid it all.
Wellman Iv is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T3#
Shaw scores with a jab. Wellman Iv acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice defenses there by Shaw.
Wellman Iv misses with an uppercut
and Shaw counters with a straight right hand.
Shaw catches Wellman Iv with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wellman Iv scores with a punch to the head.
Wellman Iv waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shaw.
Shaw doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wellman Iv missing with a left hand there. Shaw was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wellman Iv avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chris Shaw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wellman Iv dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wellman Iv slips under a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wellman Iv looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've been informed that Shaw has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Shaw misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Wellman Iv on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wellman Iv avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wellman Iv moves away from the strike by Shaw.
Shaw stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Wellman Iv. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wellman Iv misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Shaw was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Shaw throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wellman Iv misses with the body kick
and Shaw counters with a straight right hand.
Wellman Iv is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shaw! But no joy.
Shaw scores with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chris Shaw will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Shaw lands the left hand.
Wellman Iv tries to close the distance and clinch but Shaw swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shaw looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chris Shaw is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wellman Iv tries to clinch up.
Wellman Iv paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shaw blocks a jab.
Wellman Iv misses with a straight right.
Wellman Iv fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shaw has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shane Wellman Iv seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shaw swats away the attempt to clinch by Wellman Iv.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wellman Iv.
Wellman Iv misses with a straight left.
Shaw paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Wellman Iv rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shaw connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shaw moves away from the strike by Wellman Iv.
Wellman Iv looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shaw looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wellman Iv lands a head shot.
Wellman Iv fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wellman Iv throws a right and a left that Shaw avoids nicely.
Wellman Iv misses with a series of wild punches.
Shaw moves out of range as Wellman Iv strikes.
Wellman Iv uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shaw.
Wellman Iv throwing a counter right hand but Shaw manages to avoid it.
Wellman Iv moves in looking to clinch but Shaw pushes him off.
Shaw is looking for the big counter here.
Wellman Iv throws a hook but Shaw avoids it easily.#T2#
Shaw waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wellman Iv.
Wellman Iv throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shaw slips a jab and a cross from Wellman Iv.
Wellman Iv misses with a hook
and Shaw connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wellman Iv blocks a head kick by Shaw.
Wellman Iv takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wellman Iv doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wellman Iv misses with a body kick.
Shaw throws a looping overhand right but Wellman Iv ducks down to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Wellman Iv misses its target.
Jab by Wellman Iv.
Shaw goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wellman Iv tries for a takedown but Shaw circles away easily
and Shaw counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Shaw with a hook.
Nice takedown defense from Shaw. No joy for Wellman Iv on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Wellman Iv. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wellman Iv misses with a right hand
and Shaw counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wellman Iv has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wellman Iv loads up on a big right hand but Shaw slips the punch.
Wellman Iv throws a hook but Shaw avoids it easily.
Shaw throws out a counter right but Wellman Iv avoids it with no problem.
Wellman Iv lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wellman Iv takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice takedown defense from Shaw. No joy for Wellman Iv on that attempt.
Wellman Iv lands with a cross.
Wellman Iv misses with a head kick.
#T4#
Shaw bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wellman Iv's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wellman Iv lands a jab.
Wellman Iv closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wellman Iv throws a lazy uppercut
and Shaw connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wellman Iv looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wellman Iv takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Wellman Iv might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Wellman Iv tries to clinch but Shaw moves away
and Wellman Iv takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wellman Iv blocks a jab.
Jab from Shaw.
Shaw defending well as Wellman Iv loads up on a big left hand.
Shaw has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wellman Iv misses with an uppercut. Shaw saw that one coming.
Shaw misses with a straight left.
Wellman Iv swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Shaw showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Wellman Iv swings widly with a right hand
and Shaw counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shaw misses with a looping right.
Wellman Iv takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shaw on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Shaw's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wellman Iv under the eye.
Wellman Iv misses with a lunging right hand
and Shaw counters with a straight right hand.
Wellman Iv shoots in looking for a takedown. Shaw tries to sprawl out of it but Wellman Iv keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shaw manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shaw! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wellman Iv looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shaw avoids the body shot from Wellman Iv.
Wellman Iv misses with a combination
and Wellman Iv takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Wellman Iv misses with a body kick.
Wellman Iv wants to clinch
and Shaw counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wellman Iv dives in and grabs Shaw's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shaw pushes down on Wellman Iv's head and hops out.
Shaw takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wellman Iv drops his hands momentarily and Shaw takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wellman Iv tries to clinch but Shaw moves away
letting Shaw counter with a right hand.
Shaw moves out of range of the strikes.
Wellman Iv fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A nice side step and Shaw releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Wellman Iv. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wellman Iv throws a looping overhand right but Shaw ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Wellman Iv tries to clinch but Shaw is having none of it.
Wellman Iv tries to clinch but Shaw moves out of range.
Chris Shaw seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wellman Iv changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shaw tries to avoid it but Wellman Iv manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shaw to the ground. Shaw escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wellman Iv throws a lazy uppercut
and Shaw counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shaw connects with the punch.
Shaw misses with a double jab.
Wellman Iv swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wellman Iv checks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Wellman Iv on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shaw throws a right hand that misses
and Wellman Iv cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wellman Iv misses with a two punch combination.
Wellman Iv throws a body kick that misses.
A big right from Wellman Iv misses.
Wellman Iv throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shaw counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Wellman Iv looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wellman Iv slips under a jab.
Shaw lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Shaw connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wellman Iv momentarily.
Wellman Iv misses with a body punch
and Shaw counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wellman Iv tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shaw manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shaw unleashes a big counter combination but Wellman Iv bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Wellman Iv tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shaw was well out of range. Poor timing from Wellman Iv.
Wellman Iv tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wellman Iv takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Shaw ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shaw connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wellman Iv momentarily.
Shane Wellman Iv has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Wellman Iv misses with a lunging right hand
and Shaw counters with a straight right hand.
Wellman Iv throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Shaw to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shaw throws the left hand but Wellman Iv avoids the punch easily.
Shaw slips under a jab.
Shaw wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wellman Iv throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shaw.
Nice shot by Shaw.
A jab lands there for Shaw.
Wellman Iv throws an off balance right hand
and Shaw counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shaw avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shaw throws a series of punches but Wellman Iv avoids them all with ease.
Wellman Iv misses with a two punch combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Shaw comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shaw has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Shaw!
Chris Shaw decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Infinity: Unfinished Buisness
Date: Jul 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Allen misses with a series of wild punches.
A little jabbing left from Shaw on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Allen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Allen fails with a takedown attempt.
Allen shoots in for a takedown but Shaw shows good takedown defense.
Allen closes the distance and clinches up with Shaw, looking for a takedown. Allen pushes Shaw against the cage but Shaw circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rock Allen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Allen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Shaw counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw misses with an uppercut.
A counter left hand to the body from Allen misses its target.
Shaw jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Allen 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.
Shaw lands with a hook. Allen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shaw, right into the meat.
Shaw scores with a jab to the jaw.
Allen throws a lazy body kick
letting Shaw counter with a right hand.
Rock Allen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Allen throws a head kick that misses.
Allen lands with a shot to the body.
Shaw just misses with a punch to the body.
Allen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Shaw counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Allen has his takedown stuffed
and Shaw counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shaw throws the left hand but Allen avoids the punch easily.
Allen shoots in looking for a takedown. Shaw tries to sprawl out of it but Allen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shaw manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
Shaw connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Allen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Shaw lands a nice hook to Allen's body. Allen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot by Shaw.
Allen misses with a kick to the body
and Shaw counters with a two punch combo.
Allen throws a leg kick but Shaw checks it.
Allen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shaw as he jumps to the side.
Allen moves to clinch but Shaw breaks away
and Shaw counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Shaw scoring well with a low kick there.
Shaw avoids the head kick by Allen.
Allen swinging wildly here.
Shaw looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shaw comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Allen lands an overhand right.
Shaw dodges the punch combination from Allen.
Shaw swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Allen walks into a left hand.
Allen throws a big shot that misses.
Shaw throws out a counter right but Allen avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Allen throws a body kick that misses.
Shaw let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Shaw looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Allen quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Shaw uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Allen.
Allen tries for a takedown but Shaw circles away easily
and Shaw counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Allen misses with a combination
and Shaw counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Allen takes one to the chin there.
The crowd cheers as Shaw lands an impressive looking overhand right. Allen doesn't seem phased though.
Shaw swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Allen.
Allen throws a poor cross that misses
and Shaw counters with a stiff right hand.
Shaw throws a hook but Allen blocks it.
Some bone on bone action there as Shaw checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Shaw dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Allen misses with a combination
and Shaw counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Allen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Allen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shaw cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Allen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shaw, as that shot connected.
Allen shoots in for a double leg but Shaw sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shaw! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen tries to land a leg kick but Shaw saw it coming and moves away.
Allen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Shaw counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chris Shaw seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Allen has his takedown stuffed
and Shaw connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Nice cross by Shaw.
Shaw has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jab from Shaw.
Allen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shaw connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shaw misses with a straight right.
Allen walks into a stiff left hand from Shaw.
Shaw fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Allen throws an off balance right hand
and Shaw counters with a series of strikes. Allen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Shaw dodges the punch combination from Allen.
Rock Allen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Allen shoots in looking for a takedown. Shaw tries to sprawl out of it but Allen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shaw manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Shaw lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rock Allen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Allen blocks a jab.
Allen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horrible takedown attempt by Allen or perhaps it was just good defense by Shaw, which made it look bad.
The crowd cheers as Shaw lands an impressive looking overhand right. Allen doesn't seem phased though.
Allen tries to land a front kick but Shaw steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Allen misses with a body shot.
Shaw throws out a counter right but Allen avoids it with no problem.
Shaw throws a series of strikes that have Allen backpedaling.
Allen throws a nice looking combination but Shaw bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shaw now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Allen misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Shaw to counter with a crisp jab.
Allen is looking to land body kicks.#T3#
Allen misses the body punch
and Shaw counters with a stiff right hand.
Shaw has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Allen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shaw as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shaw avoids the body shot from Allen.
Allen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Shaw lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Allen circles away quickly and effectively.
Allen throws a wild body kick that Shaw sees coming a mile off.
Allen tries a head kick but it misses.
Shaw scores with a hook.
Allen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Allen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T4#
A nice inside leg kick there by Shaw. That's going to slow Allen down.
Shaw misses with a two punch combination.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Allen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Shaw as he connects with a hook.
Shaw lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Allen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Allen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shaw throws out a powerful jab.
Shaw lands with a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Allen misses its intended target.
Shaw fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shaw pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Shaw showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Allen misses with a combination
and Shaw counters with a nice uppercut.
Allen misses with a low kick as Shaw jumps back.
Allen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Allen throws a sloppy head kick
letting Shaw counter with a right hand.
Allen throws a leg kick
and Shaw counters with a nice uppercut.
Allen throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Shaw to counter with a crisp jab.
Shaw cracks Allen with an open hand slap.
Allen misses with a combination
and Shaw counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shaw makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Shaw connects with a body shot.#T1#
Allen misses with a takedown
and Shaw counters with a left and a right that stings Allen.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Allen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shaw counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Allen throws a head kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Allen.
Allen misses with a leg kick
and Shaw counters with a three punch combo that has Allen backing up. Allen nods at Shaw to acknowledge the strikes.#ROC2#
Allen is rocked!
Shaw lands with a good body shot.
Oh Allen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Allen gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Shaw gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Allen is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Shaw!
During a confident post fight interview, Chris Shaw thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Infinity: Reapers Calling
Date: May 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Brooks needs to keep his hands up - Shaw had a free shot at his head there.
Shaw ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brooks misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Shaw to counter with a crisp jab.
Shaw keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brooks.
Brooks has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Brooks throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Shaw to counter with a crisp jab.
Brooks throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shaw connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brooks misses with a hook
and Brooks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brooks throws a poor cross that misses
and Shaw counters with a nice uppercut.
Brooks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shaw tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Brooks misses with a hook
and Shaw counters with a stiff right hand.
Shaw has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The fighters circling - Brooks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shaw lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Easton Brooks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brooks throws an off balance right hand
and Shaw connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shaw blocks a jab.
Shaw looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brooks lands a jab to the nose.
Brooks lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Shaw uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brooks.#T1#
Brooks throws an off balance right hand
and Shaw counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brooks misses with an uppercut
and Shaw counters with a stiff right hand.
Brooks misses with an uppercut. Shaw saw that one coming.
Nice uppercut lands for Brooks. That snapped Shaw's head back.
Shaw uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brooks.
And Shaw tries to counter it with a takedown but Brooks pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Shaw fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Brooks throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
and Shaw counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Shaw. #SUB#
Brooks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Shaw is sitting in close to Brooks's body. Brooks has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Shaw is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Shaw is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Brooks.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Easton Brooks!
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