Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Trash Fights 22(265 structur)
Date: Mar 06, 2019

#R1#
Shamrock connects with a good right hand that stumbles Baramari. Baramari circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Baramari throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shamrock loads up on a big right hand but Baramari slips the punch.
Shamrock tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Baramari is looking for the big counter here.
Baramari tries to score with a low kick but Shamrock moves his leg out of the way.
Shamrock throwing a counter right hand but Baramari manages to avoid it.
Baramari throws a head kick but Shamrock moves out of range.
Baramari tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shamrock is able to avoid easily.
We've been told by Shamrock's head coaches at A Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Baramari steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shamrock.
Jab, jab by Baramari - just one landing. #CUT2#
It looks like Tank Shamrock has been cut.
Shamrock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Baramari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shamrock lands a leg kick that knocks Baramari off balance momentarily.
Shamrock is looking to slow Baramari down with leg kicks.
Tank Shamrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Baramari.
Shamrock throws a hook to the side of Baramari's head but Baramari sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Baramari appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shamrock uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shamrock connects with a single shot there.
Shamrock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baramari.
Shamrock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baramari.
Shamrock swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shamrock connects with a nice looking jab.
Baramari swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shamrock.#T1#
Shamrock cracks Baramari with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Shamrock lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Baramari.
Baramari gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Baramari stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shamrock.
Shamrock lands a jab.#KD#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Shamrock and Baramari goes tumbling to the canvas! Shamrock follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. #ROC#
Baramari is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shamrock controlling the pace.
Shamrock's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Shamrock has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Baramari ducks under a wild hook from Shamrock.
Baramari throws a nice looking combination but Shamrock bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Shamrock misses the target.
Shamrock throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A jab from Shamrock misses.
Shamrock throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Baramari stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shamrock misses with a hook. Baramari ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Shamrock finds it's way through Baramari's defenses.
Shamrock lands a right hook to the body.
Shamrock jabs at Baramari's body.
Baramari looks winded!
Shamrock lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Baramari gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT#
It looks like Bob Baramari has been cut.
Shamrock connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD#
Shamrock cracks Baramari with an uppercut from hell and Baramari crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Shamrock's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Shamrock passes into half guard.
Shamrock content to control rather than advance. #T4#
Shamrock is looking to advance position but Baramari won't allow it.
Shamrock performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tank Shamrock dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Shamrock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baramari.
Baramari displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shamrock throws out the jab.
Shamrock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baramari can do to turn this around?
A big right from Shamrock misses.
Shamrock is looking to chop away at Baramari's legs.
An inside leg kick from Baramari misses.
Baramari doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Baramari checks a leg kick nicely.
Baramari jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tank Shamrock is winning the standup battle so far.
Baramari gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#KD#
Shamrock drops Baramari with a big left hand and mounts him. Baramari is in big trouble!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shamrock controlling from the full mount. #T1#
Further stalling from Shamrock.
Shamrock continues to stall.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
More hug and hope from Shamrock.
Shamrock fails to take his opponent's back.
Shamrock mounts Baramari! Really nice guard pass there!
Shamrock controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Baramari is trying to escape the mount.
Shamrock looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shamrock moves to the back.
Shamrock controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tank Shamrock dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Shamrock jabs Baramari to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shamrock connects with a good right hand that stumbles Baramari. Baramari circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Baramari throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shamrock 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.
Shamrock drops Baramari with a huge uppercut! Baramari drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Shamrock is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tank Shamrock!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Tank Shamrock made sure he mentioned Sportivité, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Trash Fights 17(265 structure)
Date: Feb 16, 2019

#R1#
Shamrock connects with a solid leg kick.
Shamrock with a nice cross.#CUT#
It looks like Ricky Hughes has been cut.
Shamrock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hughes tries a head kick but it misses.
Shamrock throws a hook but Hughes blocks it.
Shamrock walks into a straight right hand from Hughes.
Hughes misses with a two punch combination.
Shamrock with a nice cross.
Hughes throws out a loose jab but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shamrock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hughes.
Hughes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hughes looks to land a left hand but Shamrock moved out of range nicely.
Hughes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shamrock on the side of the head.
Hughes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shamrock defending well as Hughes loads up on a big left hand.
Hughes misses with a head kick.
Shamrock lands with a right hand.
Hughes staying out of range there.
Hughes misses with a head kick.
Hughes throws a poor cross that misses
and Shamrock counters with a straight right hand.
Shamrock drops Hughes with a naaaaasty hook - Hughes is in real trouble here! Shamrock dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tank Shamrock!
Tank Shamrock really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sportivité logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Trash Fights 13(265 structure
Date: Feb 04, 2019

#R1#
Shamrock lands with an uppercut that bounces Eerkilaa off the cage and back into range.
Eerkilaa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shamrock uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Eerkilaa has time to react.
Shamrock moves out of range as Eerkilaa strikes.
Shamrock throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shamrock cracks Eerkilaa on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Eerkilaa falls backwards against the cage. Shamrock follows up with more strikes that drop Eerkilaa to his knees. Shamrock keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Eerkilaa! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tank Shamrock!
Tank Shamrock took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sportivité for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: Trash Fights - Qualifiers 1
Date: Jan 22, 2019

#R1#
Boi misses with a hook
and Shamrock counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Phat Boi has been cut.
Boi throws a right hand that misses
and Shamrock counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jab from Shamrock.
Boi misses with a straight left.
A countering left hand to the body from Shamrock misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shamrock.
Shamrock feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bois jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
and Shamrock counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Boi! He's just covering up as Shamrock starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tank Shamrock!
Tank Shamrock gave a mention to Sportivité in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 30, 2018

#R1#
Lau takes a swing at Shamrock's ribcage but misses.
Lau swings for the body but Shamrock moves out of range.
Shamrock lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Shamrock just misses with a punch to the body.
Lau throws a looping overhand right but Shamrock ducks down to avoid it.
Lau doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A jab from Shamrock does it's job there.#CUT2#
It looks like Tim Lau has been cut.
Shamrock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lau doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shamrock cracks Lau with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Lau tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Shamrock pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Lau is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tank Shamrock!
After the big win, Tank Shamrock made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sportivité and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 11, 2018

#R1#
Shamrock cracks Hines with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice defenses there by Shamrock.
A swing and a miss from Hines.
Shamrock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hines.
It seemed like Shamrock was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shamrock has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Shamrock takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT2#
It looks like Greg Hines has been cut.
Shamrock closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Hines! Shamrock dives in looking to finish! Hines is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tank Shamrock!

Event: Syn 581
Date: Jun 09, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Shamrock scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Shamrock is taking a breather. McLauhglin says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Shamrock prevents McLauhglin from improving his position.
Shamrock wants to free his trapped foot but McLauhglin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Still in half guard, Shamrock seems content to control.
McLauhglin wants to get back to full guard.
Shamrock stalling.
McLauhglin is pressing down on Shamrock's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
McLauhglin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
McLauhglin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T1#
Shamrock stays in close to McLauhglin's body and controls the position.
Let's hope that Shamrock has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Shamrock trying to control but McLauhglin is working from the bottom.
Shamrock slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Shamrock with a poor takedown
and McLauhglin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McLauhglin lands a glancing blow to the side of Shamrock's head.#CUT#
It looks like Tank Shamrock has been cut.#T2#
Shamrock throws a poor cross that misses
and McLauhglin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A head kick misses from McLauhglin.
McLauhglin tries to clinch but Shamrock is having none of it.
Shamrock throws a leg kick which misses McLauhglin's front leg but catches the back leg as McLauhglin tries to avoid it.
McLauhglin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shamrock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shamrock with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shamrock fails with a takedown attempt.
McLauhglin is looking to counter the offense by Shamrock and move into the clinch.
Shamrock attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shamrock listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McLauhglin shoots for a takedown but Shamrock saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McLauhglin takes one to the chin there.
McLauhglin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McLauhglin jabs Shamrock right on the nose. Shamrock blinks but takes it well.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Shamrock misses the target.
Shamrock listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Shamrock throws a lazy uppercut
and McLauhglin counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
That has opened up Tank Shamrock's cut even more.
McLauhglin bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
McLauhglin digs a good body shot into Shamrock's ribs.
McLauhglin looks to land a combination but Shamrock avoids it well.
Shamrock comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McLauhglin moves out of range of the leg kick from Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a body shot
and McLauhglin counters with a two punch combo.
McLauhglin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like McLauhglin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#KD#
McLauhglin lands a high kick to the side of Shamrock's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! McLauhglin dives into guard, looking to finish.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McLauhglin throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Shamrock working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McLauhglin.
McLauhglin throws an elbow that misses. Shamrock uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McLauhglin's guard. Nice move by Shamrock!#REVB#
McLauhglin 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.#T4#
Shamrock slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Shamrock preventing the sweep.
Shamrock wants to control from the top but McLauhglin keeps moving.
Shamrock controls from within his opponent's guard.
McLauhglin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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 Colin McLauhglin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tank Shamrock's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
McLauhglin slips under a jab from Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a jab but it's blocked by McLauhglin.
It looked like McLauhglin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A swing and a miss from Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a poor cross that misses
and McLauhglin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shamrock thinking.
McLauhglin misses the shot to the body.
Shamrock throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McLauhglin counters with a nice body kick.
McLauhglin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from McLauhglin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shamrock darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Shamrock misses with a low kick.
McLauhglin is looking to counter with head kicks.
McLauhglin stuns Shamrock with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock checks a leg kick.
Shamrock is breathing heavily.
Shamrock misses with an uppercut
and McLauhglin counters with a three punch combo that has Shamrock backing up. Shamrock nods at McLauhglin to acknowledge the strikes.
McLauhglin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A cross from Shamrock lands.
McLauhglin misses the body punch
letting Shamrock counter with a right hand. #T1#
Shamrock lands a body shot.
McLauhglin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Shamrock throws a hook but McLauhglin blocks it.
McLauhglin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shamrock darts in trying to clinch
and McLauhglin counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
The cut above Tank Shamrock's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
McLauhglin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a jab but it's blocked by McLauhglin.
Shamrock is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McLauhglin tries to clinch but Shamrock moves away
and Shamrock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Colin McLauhglin is winning the standup battle so far.
Shamrock gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling McLauhglin to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
Tank Shamrock's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
McLauhglin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL2#
Shamrock forces McLauhglin back against the cage and clinches.#T2#
Shamrock misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McLauhglin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McLauhglin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shamrock keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McLauhglin's efforts to push away.
Shamrock lands a nice shot to the body.
Shamrock lands an elbow inside.
McLauhglin blocking some punches.
McLauhglin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shamrock has a couple of punches blocked by McLauhglin.
Shamrock lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McLauhglin.
Shamrock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shamrock working aggressively here.
McLauhglin lands an elbow inside that Shamrock shrugs off.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Colin McLauhglin!
Our winner, Colin McLauhglin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Syn 577
Date: May 12, 2018

#R1#
Brown has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brown there as he acknowledges the shot.
Shamrock misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Shamrock has taken the fight to the clinch.
The referee calls for Shamrock to work.
Brown lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Shamrock on the inside.
Brown blocking some punches.
Shamrock gets through Brown's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brown blocks an uppercut.
Shamrock throws an elbow but it misses.
Brown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shamrock throws a head punch that misses.
Shamrock lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Brown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brown on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brown blocks an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Brown blocking some punches.
Shamrock working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brown.
Brown blocks an uppercut.
Shamrock has a couple of punches blocked by Brown.
Brown misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a body punch.
Brown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shamrock working aggressively here.
Shamrock misses with the head strike.
Shamrock working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brown. #CUT#
It looks like Tank Shamrock has been cut.
Shamrock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shamrock can't find room to land a body shot as Brown controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Shamrock fails to land.
We've been hearing reports that Brown has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T2#
Brown is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Brown blocking some punches.
Brown misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shamrock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Brown - that landed with a thud. #BC2#
Shamrock breaks the clinch.
Shamrock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown slips a jab from Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a lunging right hand
and Brown counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shamrock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shamrock takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shamrock misses with a wild body shot.
Brown moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Brown connects with a jab.
Brown uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a low kick.
Brown throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tank Shamrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shamrock moves away.
Shamrock scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Brown takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Brown keeps the fight on the outside.
Shamrock misses with a looping right.
Shamrock bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Brown's head backwards.
Shamrock takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shamrock lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brown at a distance.
Brown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shamrock looks to throw the jab but Brown is out of range.
A jab from Shamrock misses.
Brown defending well as Shamrock loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Brown slips under a jab.
Shamrock scores with a nice strike.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shamrock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shamrock misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Shamrock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shamrock scores with a shot to the body.
Shamrock is looking to clinch.
Brown scores with a hook to the body. Shamrock takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shamrock throws the left hand but Brown avoids the punch easily.
Brown is looking to wear down Shamrock with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Shamrock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Brown on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tank Shamrock dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tank Shamrock's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Shamrock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brown manages to avoid it.
Tank Shamrock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brown staying out of range there.
Shamrock takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Brown steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shamrock.
Brown fires out a quick counter leg kick but Shamrock just manages to avoid it.
Jab from Brown.
Brown looks to land a right hand but Shamrock moved out of range.
Shamrock looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
Shamrock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Shamrock was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shamrock throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
Shamrock scores with a punch to the head.#CL#
Brown moves into the clinch.
Shamrock lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Shamrock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brown scores with a shoulder strike.
Shamrock throws a punch but it's blocked by Brown.
Brown is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Brown content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shamrock misses with a knee strike. #T1##BC#
Brown breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shamrock.
Brown throwing a counter right hand but Shamrock manages to avoid it.
Shamrock slips a straight right by Brown.
Brown swings for the body but Shamrock moves out of range. #CL2#
Shamrock clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Brown manages to break the clinch.
Brown looks to land a combination. Shamrock sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Shamrock throws out a loose jab but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shamrock thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shamrock scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shamrock with a hook.
Shamrock keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #CL#
Brown closes the distance and clinches.
Brown blocks an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shamrock misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Brown blocks an uppercut.
Shamrock prevents a body shot from Brown.
Shamrock misses with a body punch.
Shamrock misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shamrock.
Shamrock lands with a right to the head.
Brown wants to stall.
Shamrock wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Brown breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shamrock bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shamrock lands a jab.
Shamrock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shamrock tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brown manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shamrock stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T3#
Shamrock looks to clinch
and Shamrock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brown throws a jab but it's blocked by Shamrock.
Shamrock lands a jab to the head.
Shamrock looks to land a right hand but Brown moved out of range.
Brown shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD2#
and Shamrock lands a stunning uppercut that sends Brown to the mat! #ROC2#
Brown is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shamrock seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Oh Brown is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shamrock is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shamrock is stalling here. Brown is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Shamrock seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Brown has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Brown content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Brown seems to have got his legs back now.#T4#
Shamrock tries to improve position but can't.
Who's going to make the next move?
Shamrock tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Brown presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shamrock is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tank Shamrock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tank Shamrock's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Brown is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shamrock sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shamrock misses with a hook. Brown ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Shamrock clinches up with Brown and pushes him back against the cage.
Brown scores with a shoulder strike.
Shamrock throws a punch but it's blocked by Brown.
Nice body punch from Shamrock - that landed with a thud.
Brown blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shamrock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shamrock makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shamrock creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shamrock lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Shamrock lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shamrock working aggressively here.
Tank Shamrock seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shamrock lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brown or not.
Brown prevents a body shot from Shamrock. #T1#
Shamrock is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brown is defending well for now.
A right hand to the body from Shamrock.
Shamrock lands a body shot.
A short uppercut from Shamrock.
Shamrock lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Brown to his knees! Shamrock keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tank Shamrock!
Tank Shamrock very nearly forgot to thank Red Light Coffeeshop amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: Syn 574 - Dominance
Date: Apr 21, 2018

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Shamrock misses the target.
Satan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shamrock.
Satan looks to land a right hand but Shamrock moved out of range.
Satan is looking to chop away at Shamrock's legs.
Tank Shamrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Satan misses with a body shot
and Shamrock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Lucifer Satan has been cut.
Satan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shamrock counters with a nice uppercut.
Shamrock throws a shot from downtown. Satan moves away and avoids it.
Satan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Satan swings widly with a right hand
and Shamrock counters with a stiff right hand.
Shamrock moves out of range as Satan strikes.
Shamrock throws a lazy uppercut
and Satan counters with a right hand to the body.
Shamrock defending well as Satan loads up on a big left hand.
Shamrock moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT#
It looks like Tank Shamrock has been cut.
Satan staying out of range there.
Shamrock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Satan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shamrock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Satan.
Satan misses with a head kick.
Satan punishes Shamrock's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Satan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shamrock lands a glancing blow to the side of Satan's head.
Shamrock showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Satan.
Satan tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice jab there from Shamrock.
Shamrock lands with a thumping leg kick.
A shot to the body from Shamrock misses
and Satan counters with a nice uppercut.
Shamrock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Satan.
Satan just misses with a punch to the body.
Satan moves forwards but Shamrock connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Satan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Shamrock as he connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shamrock misses with an uppercut. Satan saw that one coming.
Satan thinks about countering with a head kick.
Nice shot lands for Satan.
Satan throws a right hand that misses
and Shamrock counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Satan throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Shamrock scores with a one two! Satan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Shamrock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shamrock throws a leg kick but Satan sees it coming and moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a left hand
and Satan counters with a series of strikes. Shamrock will be more careful next time no doubt.
Satan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shamrock wants to counter the offense by Satan and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Shamrock moves into the clinch successfully.
Shamrock is looking to take this one to the mat.
Satan misses with a punch on the inside.
Shamrock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Satan.
Shamrock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Satan lands with a left to the head.
Satan lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Shamrock.
A short uppercut from Satan.
Shamrock lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shamrock blocks a body shot from Satan. #T3#
Satan throws a head punch that misses.
Shamrock digs a right hand underneath Satan's ribcage. Satan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from Shamrock fails to land.
Satan struggles to land a body shot inside as Shamrock controls his hands.
Satan presses Shamrock against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Shamrock fails to land. #BC#
Satan breaks the clinch.
Shamrock lands a really nice looking cross but Satan seems unphased.
Jab, jab by Shamrock - just one landing.
A jab from Shamrock misses.
Shamrock tries to close the distance and clinch up but Satan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shamrock tries to clinch up.
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shamrock is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Satan had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Satan, right into the meat.
Satan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shamrock is out of range and Satan settles back down.
Satan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shamrock lands a body shot. #T4##CL2#
Shamrock has closed the distance and engaged Satan in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Satan digs a right hand into Shamrock's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shamrock's gas tank.
Satan tries to throw a body punch but Shamrock avoids it by throwing Satan back against the cage.
Shamrock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Satan's elbow. #BC#
Satan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Shamrock.
The fighters circling - Satan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shamrock takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shamrock misses with a hook. Satan ducked under it nicely.
Shamrock checks a leg kick nicely.
Satan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Satan to counter with a crisp jab.
Satan throws the left hand but Shamrock avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Satan moves out of range as Shamrock strikes.
Shamrock takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Satan slips a jab from Shamrock.
Satan throws a body punch but Shamrock moves out of range.
Shamrock looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tank Shamrock will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Satan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A jab lands there for Shamrock.#KD#
Satan lands a left and a right that send Shamrock crashing to the mat, dazed. Satan thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
A jab from Shamrock misses.
Shamrock closes the distance but Satan moves to the side
and Satan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
The cut above Tank Shamrock's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Shamrock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lucifer Satan is winning the standup battle so far.
Shamrock throws a leg kick which misses Satan's front leg but catches the back leg as Satan tries to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shamrock catches Satan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Satan cracks Shamrock with a right hand to the side of the head.
Shamrock throws a nice inside leg kick.
Satan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shamrock misses with a straight right.
Shamrock loads up on a big right hand but Satan slips the punch.
Shamrock misses the jab.
Satan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Satan ducks under a wild hook from Shamrock.
Satan is looking to counter punch.#T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Satan.
Satan misses with a head kick.
Shamrock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shamrock throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shamrock swings widly with a right hand
and Satan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Satan wants to slow Shamrock down by chopping away at his legs. #CL2#
Shamrock closes the distance and clinches.
Satan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shamrock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Satan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shamrock blocking some punches.
Shamrock blocks an uppercut.
Satan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shamrock backwards. #CUT#
Tank Shamrock's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#BC#
Satan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Satan misses with a leg kick.
Shamrock checks the leg kick.#T2#
Satan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Satan throws a sloppy head kick and Shamrock moves out of range easily.
Shamrock throws the left hand but Satan avoids the punch easily.
Shamrock connects with the punch.
Shamrock tries to clinch there but Satan circles away.
Satan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Shamrock jabs Satan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shamrock scores with a hook.
Satan misses with a head kick.
Shamrock blocks a head kick by Satan.
Shamrock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Satan works over Shamrock's head and body with a nice combination.
Satan takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CL2#
Shamrock clinches up with Satan and pushes him back against the cage.
Satan is trying to break the clinch but Shamrock has him pressed against the cage.
Satan misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Shamrock. #T3#
Satan is trying to break the clinch but Shamrock has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Satan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shamrock shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lucifer Satan!
A relieved looking Lucifer Satan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Syn 568 - Crystal Clear
Date: Mar 09, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Shamrock rushes McLauhglin and presses him up against the cage.
Shamrock cracks McLauhglin with a nice body shot.
McLauhglin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shamrock smiles and moves away.
McLauhglin misses with a two punch combination.
Shamrock is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Shamrock has closed the distance and engaged McLauhglin in a clinch.
McLauhglin can't break the clinch.
Shamrock lands a body shot.
Shamrock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McLauhglin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shamrock throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McLauhglins head.
Shamrock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McLauhglin's elbow.
We've been informed that Shamrock 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.
McLauhglin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Shamrock lands a hook that snaps the head of McLauhglin backwards.
Shamrock lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shamrock blocks a body shot from McLauhglin.
McLauhglin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shamrock lands with a light punch inside.
Shamrock lands a right hand that snaps the head of McLauhglin backwards.
Shamrock throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McLauhglins head.
Shamrock lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Shamrock. #T1#
Shamrock avoids the elbow strike from McLauhglin, against the cage.
McLauhglin misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Shamrock ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Shamrock no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
McLauhglin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shamrock has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Shamrock's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
McLauhglin postures up in Shamrock's guard and throws a big left but Shamrock blocks it.
Shamrock wants to sweep but no luck.
McLauhglin is looking to work some ground and pound but Shamrock has wrist control.
McLauhglin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McLauhglin postures up in Shamrock's guard and throws a big left but Shamrock blocks it. #T2#
McLauhglin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McLauhglin preventing the sweep.
McLauhglin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shamrock looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
McLauhglin postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Shamrock is looking to clinch.
Shamrock's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McLauhglin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shamrock scrambles back to his feet.#CUT#
It looks like Tank Shamrock has been cut.
Shamrock misses with a body punch
and McLauhglin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shamrock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McLauhglin.#TD#
McLauhglin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McLauhglin not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
McLauhglin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shamrock defending well though.
McLauhglin thows a huge punch but Shamrock dodges it nicely.
McLauhglin thows a huge punch but Shamrock dodges it nicely. #SUB#
McLauhglin wants to work for an arm triangle but Shamrock is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McLauhglin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Shamrock is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ground and pound from McLauhglin. #CUT#
That has opened up Tank Shamrock's cut even more.
Shamrock wants to improve his position but McLauhglin is controlling well.
McLauhglin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #CUT#
The cut above Tank Shamrock's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T4#
McLauhglin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McLauhglin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shamrock defending well though.
Shamrock moves into full guard.
Shamrock keeping full guard, as McLauhglin tries to pass.
McLauhglin throwing strikes but missing.
McLauhglin 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.
Shamrock preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shamrock trying to control the position.
Shamrock utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
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 Colin McLauhglin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tank Shamrock's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
McLauhglin staying out of range there.#TD#
McLauhglin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Shamrock did well to prevent McLauhglin getting side control.#SUB#
McLauhglin seems to be looking for submissions.
McLauhglin working the head and body with strikes.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Colin McLauhglin!
In his post fight interview, Colin McLauhglin started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Syn 564 - Invasion
Date: Feb 10, 2018

#R1#
Kuklinsky scores with a body shot.
Kuklinsky changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuklinsky has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Shamrock is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL2#
Kuklinsky rushes Shamrock and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Kuklinsky on the inside.
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuklinsky controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Shamrock.
Kuklinsky lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shamrock backwards.
A short right from Kuklinsky on the inside.
Kuklinsky lands an uppercut.
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuklinsky controls his hands.
Kuklinsky scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shamrock blocking some punches.
Kuklinsky misses with a hook to the ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shamrock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shamrock wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kuklinsky has him pressed against the cage.
Kuklinsky tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shamrock's elbow.
Nice body punch from Kuklinsky.
Kuklinsky goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kuklinsky lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Shamrock blocks an uppercut.
Kuklinsky lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shamrock throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuklinsky.
Kuklinsky struggles to land a body shot inside as Shamrock controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Kuklinsky fails to land. #BC#
Shamrock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shamrock has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Private Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Shamrock connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kuklinsky. Kuklinsky circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kuklinsky throws a nice looking combination but Shamrock bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shamrock fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kuklinsky misses with a left hand
and Shamrock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kuklinsky uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shamrock.
Kuklinsky connects with a high kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Tank Shamrock has been cut.
Kuklinsky takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shamrock tries to clinch there but Kuklinsky circles away.
Kuklinsky tries to counter with a clinch but Shamrock shakes him off and moves away.
Shamrock tries to clinch but Kuklinsky moves out of range.
Kuklinsky doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kuklinsky closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuklinsky jabs at Shamrock's body.#T2#
Kuklinsky scores with the left hand. Shamrock knows he should have avoided that one.
Shamrock doesn't manage to clinch there - Kuklinsky circles away.
Kuklinsky steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Shamrock.
Kuklinsky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shamrock moves away.#CL#
Shamrock closes the distance and clinches.
Shamrock looking for a takedown.
Shamrock tries to throw a body punch but Kuklinsky avoids it by throwing Shamrock back against the cage.
Kuklinsky pushes Shamrock back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuklinsky lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuklinsky lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shamrock backwards.
Kuklinsky working aggressively here.
Kuklinsky can't find room to land a body shot as Shamrock controls the action.
Kuklinsky stops a takedown attempt from Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kuklinskys head.
Shamrock blocks a body shot from Kuklinsky.
Shamrock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shamrock prevents a body shot from Kuklinsky.
Shamrock working aggressively here. #T3#
Shamrock is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kuklinsky gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tank Shamrock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shamrock has a couple of punches blocked by Kuklinsky.
Shamrock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kuklinsky lands a left hand.
Shamrock tries to score a body lock takedown but Kuklinsky shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shamrock's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kuklinsky works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kuklinsky goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shamrock has a couple of punches blocked by Kuklinsky.
Kuklinsky misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kuklinsky pushes Shamrock back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuklinsky swings wildly with an uppercut but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Shamrock fails to land.
Shamrock blocks a body shot from Kuklinsky.
Kuklinsky gets underhooks to prevent Shamrock's takedown attempt.
Kuklinsky tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shamrock's elbow. #T4#
Kuklinsky scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shamrock prevents a body shot from Kuklinsky.
Kuklinsky blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kuklinsky tries to work over Shamrock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kuklinsky misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shamrock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shamrock creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuklinsky tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kuklinsky lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Shamrock breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Shamrock clinches with his opponent.
Shamrock working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#CUT#
It looks like Richard Kuklinsky has been cut.#BC#
Shamrock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kuklinsky thuds a left hand into Shamrock's body.
Kuklinsky lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuklinsky changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shamrock takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT2#
Tank Shamrock's cut is getting worse.
Shamrock is looking to clinch but Kuklinsky is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Kuklinsky dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Shamrock avoids the body shot from Kuklinsky.
Shamrock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuklinsky.
Kuklinsky looks to land a left hand but Shamrock moved out of range nicely.
Shamrock takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kuklinsky has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shamrock tries to clinch up but Kuklinsky circles away and keeps his distance.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kuklinsky lands a leg kick that knocks Shamrock off balance momentarily.
Kuklinsky wants to clinch.
Shamrock swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shamrock lands a two punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Shamrock - just one landing.
Shamrock fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kuklinsky flicks out a counter leg kick but Shamrock steps away.
A telegraphed right hand from Shamrock misses the target.
Shamrock slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kuklinsky scores with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuklinsky avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T1#
Shamrock takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shamrock thows a left - swing and a miss!
Richard Kuklinsky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuklinsky moves away.
Richard Kuklinsky seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kuklinsky lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shamrock moves forwards but Kuklinsky connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kuklinsky!
Kuklinsky feints a jab promting Shamrock to slip. Kuklinsky then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Shamrock slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CL2#
Kuklinsky has closed the distance and engaged Shamrock in a clinch.
Shamrock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Kuklinsky fails to land.
Shamrock has a couple of punches blocked by Kuklinsky.
Kuklinsky doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kuklinsky misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kuklinsky tries to work over Shamrock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kuklinsky misses with a body punch. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kuklinsky.
Kuklinsky tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kuklinsky scores with a hook to the body.
Richard Kuklinsky seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kuklinsky misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kuklinsky.
Kuklinsky misses with some punches.
Kuklinsky tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shamrock's elbow.
Shamrock blocks an uppercut.
Kuklinsky scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD#
Shamrock gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kuklinsky regains guard. #ES2#
Kuklinsky manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Shamrock prevents a body shot from Kuklinsky.
Kuklinsky misses with some punches.
Shamrock has had enough of the clinch but Kuklinsky keeps him there for the moment.
Shamrock misses with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kuklinsky. #T3#
Kuklinsky struggles to land a body shot inside as Shamrock controls his hands.
Kuklinsky lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kuklinsky lands a shot to the body.
Kuklinsky lands an uppercut.
Kuklinsky swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shamrock prevents a body shot from Kuklinsky.
Kuklinsky lands an uppercut.
Shamrock blocking some punches.
Kuklinsky misses with a punch to the body.
Kuklinsky swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kuklinsky struggles to land a body shot inside as Shamrock controls his hands.
Shamrock can't break the clinch.
Kuklinsky misses with some punches.
Kuklinsky working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Kuklinsky.
Kuklinsky stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T4#
Kuklinsky lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shamrock backwards. #CUT2#
Tank Shamrock's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kuklinsky working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kuklinsky lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shamrock misses with some punches.
Kuklinsky lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shamrock tries to throw a body punch but Kuklinsky avoids it by throwing Shamrock back against the cage.
Kuklinsky lands a nice uppercut.#CUT2#
Jeez, Tank Shamrock's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Good body shot from Kuklinsky. #BC#
Shamrock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kuklinsky throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shamrock on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Shamrock takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kuklinsky dips to his left and cracks Shamrock with an uppercut!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamrock moves forwards but Kuklinsky connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kuklinsky tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shamrock was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuklinsky.
Shamrock tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kuklinsky manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kuklinsky lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Kuklinsky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Kuklinsky lands a nice looking body shot.
Kuklinsky uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shamrock. #CL2#
Kuklinsky clinches up against the cage.
Shamrock blocks an uppercut.
Kuklinsky misses with a punch on the inside.
Shamrock blocks an uppercut.
Kuklinsky has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kuklinsky misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kuklinsky pushes Shamrock back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuklinsky lands a nice shot to the body.
Kuklinsky can't find room to land a body shot as Shamrock controls the action.
Kuklinsky gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shamrock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kuklinsky.
Kuklinsky lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shamrock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kuklinsky goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Kuklinsky misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kuklinsky lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shamrock backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kuklinsky.
Kuklinsky misses with a body punch.
Kuklinsky has a couple of punches blocked by Shamrock.
Shamrock blocks a body shot from Kuklinsky.
Shamrock creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kuklinsky can't find room to land a body shot as Shamrock controls the action.
Kuklinsky misses with the head strike.
Kuklinsky swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kuklinsky lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kuklinsky fails to land.
Kuklinsky working aggressively here.
Kuklinsky tries to work over Shamrock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shamrock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shamrock can't find room to land a body shot as Kuklinsky controls the action.
Tank Shamrock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Kuklinsky fails to land.
Kuklinsky lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kuklinsky lands a nice uppercut.
Shamrock scores with a shot to the side of Kuklinsky's head.
Kuklinsky lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shamrock backwards.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Richard Kuklinsky!
Richard Kuklinsky took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'You just got beat by a fucking girl!'.

Event: Aspire 98: Green vs. Kavanagh
Date: Jan 17, 2018

#R1#
Shamrock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tanaka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shamrock on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT2#
It looks like Tank Shamrock has been cut.
Tanaka looks to score with a jab to the body but Shamrock is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Shamrock misses the target.#CL#
Shamrock moves into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tanaka.
Tanaka swings wildly with an uppercut but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tanaka misses with a punch on the inside.
Shamrock prevents a body shot from Tanaka.
Tanaka misses with some punches.
Tanaka taking a breather.
Shamrock looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Shamrock manages to break the clinch.
Ken Tanaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shamrock scores with a jab to the head.
Tanaka misses with a hook #KD#
and Shamrock counters with a nice right hand that sends Tanaka toppling to the canvas! Tanaka scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Shamrock finish him?!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tanaka feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shamrocks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tanaka misses with a wild body shot.
Shamrock getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#ROC#
Tanaka is rocked!#T1##CL2#
Tanaka takes the fight into the clinch.
Tanaka struggles to land a body shot inside as Shamrock controls his hands.
Tanaka tries a body shot but Shamrock blocks it.
Tanaka gets underhooks to prevent Shamrock's takedown attempt.
Tanaka tries to throw a body punch but Shamrock avoids it by throwing Tanaka back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Tanaka.
Tanaka stalling.
Tanaka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shamrock tries for a takedown but Tanaka manages to get underhooks.
Tanaka stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shamrock is breathing heavily.
Tanaka prevents a body shot from Shamrock.
Tanaka scores with a hook to the body.
Tanaka misses with a body punch.
Tanaka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tanaka tries a body shot but Shamrock blocks it.
Tanaka misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Tanaka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#CUT2#
Tank Shamrock's cut is getting worse.
Shamrock goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tanaka prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tank Shamrock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shamrock.
Tanaka stalling.
Tanaka pushes Shamrock back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tanaka lands a nice shot to the body.
Tanaka lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tanaka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tanaka is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tanaka gets through Shamrock's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tanaka lands a shot to the body.
Tanaka cracks Shamrock with a nice body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tanaka. #T3#
Tanaka scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Tanaka - that landed with a thud.
Tanaka misses with a punch to the body.
Tanaka slows down the pace here.
Tanaka scores with an uppercut up the middle.#CUT2#
Tank Shamrock's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Tanaka just leaning against Shamrock, taking a breather.
Stalling in the clinch from Tanaka.
A right hook to the body lands for Tanaka.
Tanaka is pushing Shamrock up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tanaka lands a nice uppercut.
Tanaka lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shamrock or not.
Tanaka has Shamrock pushed against the cage.#T4#
Tanaka misses with a body punch.
Tanaka misses with some punches.
Shamrock has a couple of punches blocked by Tanaka.
Tanaka stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tanaka is struggling to control the position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ken Tanaka.
Tanaka throws a hook but Shamrock avoids it easily.
Shamrock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Shamrock on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ken Tanaka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Shamrock misses.
Shamrock gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tanaka.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tanaka throws a lazy right hand but Shamrock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tanaka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tanaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shamrock moves away.
Tanaka just misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock throws an overhand right that lands on Tanaka's shoulder, as Tanaka tries to avoid the shot.
Tanaka throws out a counter right but Shamrock avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Tanaka clinches up with Shamrock and pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ken Tanaka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tank Shamrock's cut.
That's time! Shamrock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Shamrock tries for a takedown but Tanaka sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tanaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tanaka misses with a body punch
and Shamrock counters with a nice uppercut.
Tanaka scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tanaka throws out a powerful jab.#CUT2#
Jeez, Tank Shamrock's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
We've been told by Shamrock's head coaches at Private Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tanaka jabs at Shamrock's body.
Tanaka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shamrock slips a jab from Tanaka.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tanaka scores with a jab to the jaw.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ken Tanaka!
An out of breath Ken Tanaka thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Aspire 95: Green vs Souvlaki 2
Date: Dec 24, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Shamrock forces Grout back against the cage and clinches.
Shamrock tries to score a body lock takedown but Grout shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've been informed that Shamrock 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.
Grout prevents the takedown attempt.
Shamrock throws a punch but it's blocked by Grout.
Grout throws a punch but it's blocked by Shamrock.
Grout misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shamrock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grout's elbow.
Grout makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shamrock working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shamrock lands on the inside with an uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Harry Grout has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Shamrock.
Grout swings wildly with an uppercut but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Grout fails to land. #T1#
Shamrock fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Shamrock breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Grout gets tackled into the cage by Shamrock. Shamrock maintains the clinch.
Shamrock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grout throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Shamrock breaks from the clinch.
Grout displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shamrock throws out the jab. #TD2#
Shamrock closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Grout's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grout keeping moving, preventing Shamrock from controlling successfully. #SU2#
Grout is working an open guard so Shamrock takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Grout cracks Shamrock with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT#
It looks like Tank Shamrock has been cut.#T2#
Shamrock thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shamrock tries to clinch but Grout moves away
and Grout counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shamrock avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grout lands a really nice looking cross but Shamrock seems unphased.
Grout scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shamrock takes a swing at Grout's ribcage but misses.
Shamrock misses with a straight left.
Grout appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Grout ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
Shamrock darts in and clinches Grout up against the cage.
Shamrock tries to work over Grout's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grout misses with the head strike.
Shamrock pushes Grout back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Grout breaks the clinch.
Grout misses with a body punch
and Shamrock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Grout throws a good cross that connects.
That kick from Grout tenderised Shamrock's leg. Shamrock is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shamrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grout was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamrock.
It looked like Grout was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grout slips a jab from Shamrock.
Grout keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shamrock.
Shamrock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grout throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shamrock now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Grout takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tank Shamrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Shamrock does no damage.
Grout doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
No joy there for Grout, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shamrock wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shamrock misses with a looping left.#T4#
Shamrock slips under a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Grout looks to land a left hand but Shamrock moved out of range nicely.
Grout throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Shamrock shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Grout is trying to defend but Shamrock finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Grout is refusing to be controlled, as Shamrock sits in half guard.
Shamrock is pressing down on Grout's thigh, looking to free his foot. Grout is holding on for now.
Shamrock trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tank Shamrock dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Grout fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shamrock looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shamrock avoids the body shot from Grout.
Shamrock throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shamrock misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Shamrock finds it's way through Grout's defenses.
Grout avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grout moves out of range of the strikes.
Grout is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Shamrock lands a glancing blow to the side of Grout's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Grout lands a left and a right that send Shamrock crashing to the mat, dazed. Grout thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shamrock lunges at Grout with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Grout's hand. #ROC2#
Grout is rocked!
Shamrock takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT#
That has opened up Tank Shamrock's cut even more.
Grout loads up on a big right hand but Shamrock slips the punch.
Shamrock fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grout seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Grout misses the target.
It seemed like Shamrock was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big left from Grout misses.
Grout misses with a looping left.
Shamrock tries to clinch up.
Shamrock misses the shot to the body.
Shamrock fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Grout looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shamrock bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Grout's head backwards.
Grout throws a head kick that misses
letting Shamrock counter with a right hand.
Oh Grout is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Grout throws a half hearted mid kick.
Grout seems to have got his legs back now.
Decent striking displayed by Grout there.
Grout throws a body punch but Shamrock moves out of range.
Grout misses the jab.#KD2#
Shamrock cracks Grout with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Shamrock has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Grout to stand back up!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Grout throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2##TD2#
Shamrock gets a double leg takedown into Grout's guard.
Grout utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shamrock wants to pass the guard but Grout is keeping the position.
Grout 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.
Shamrock is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Shamrock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grout not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shamrock wants to control from the top but Grout keeps moving. #T3#
Grout controlling Shamrock's posture. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shamrock shoots in and drives through. Grout sprawls well.
As Shamrock looks to move away, Grout throws a big counter combo but Shamrock just gets out of the way.
Grout misses with an uppercut
and Shamrock counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shamrock digs a good hook to Grout's body.
Grout takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grout doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#KD2#
Shamrock cracks Grout with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Shamrock has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Grout to stand back up!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shamrock drops Grout with a big left hand! Grout is injured, injured bad! Shamrock jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tank Shamrock!
Tank Shamrock really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Red Light Coffeeshop logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Aspire 91: Green v Lee
Date: Nov 26, 2017

#R1#
Shamrock misses with a hook. Boston ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Boston misses the target.
Shamrock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boston.
Shamrock tries to clinch but Boston is having none of it.
It looked like Boston wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shamrock wants to clinch.
A jab from Shamrock misses.
Shamrock slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Shamrock connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boston moves away from the strike by Shamrock.
Boston tries to counter by clinching up but Shamrock breaks away and moves out of range.
Shamrock works over Boston's head and body with a nice combination.
Boston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shamrock.
Shamrock has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Boston keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shamrock.
Shamrock cracks Boston with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Shamrock drops Boston with a big left hand! Boston is injured, injured bad! Shamrock jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tank Shamrock!
Tank Shamrock really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Red Light Coffeeshop logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Aspire 82: Brophy v Boston
Date: Oct 11, 2017

#R1#
Shamrock walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT#
It looks like Tank Shamrock has been cut.
Zaitsev has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD Gym of the Gods in the buildup to the fight.
Zaitsev throws a solid leg kick but Shamrock takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zaitsev.
Shamrock looks to score with a jab to the body but Zaitsev is just out of range.
Shamrock scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shamrock jabs Zaitsev right on the nose. Zaitsev blinks but takes it well.
Shamrock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for Shamrock, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zaitsev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shamrock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zaitsev misses with a hook. Shamrock ducked under it nicely.
Zaitsev cracks Shamrock with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Zaitsev blocks a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zaitsev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zaitsev bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shamrock's head.
Zaitsev slips a straight right by Shamrock.
Zaitsev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shamrock.
Zaitsev staying out of range there.#T1#
Shamrock takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT#
That has opened up Tank Shamrock's cut even more.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shamrock. Zaitsev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zaitsev slips a jab from Shamrock.
Zaitsev on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Zaitsev moves into range and connects with a jab.
Shamrock missing with a left hand there. Zaitsev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tank Shamrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shamrock wants to clinch#KD#
and Zaitsev counters with a series of strikes that sends Shamrock to the canvas! Zaitsev follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
Zaitsev throwing strikes from guard but Shamrock blocks nicely.
Shamrock bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zaitsev's guard. #REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaitsev tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Shamrock 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.
Zaitsev keeping moving, preventing Shamrock from controlling successfully.
Shamrock controlling from the top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Zaitsev looking for a sweep. Not yet Zaitsev, not yet. #T3#
Zaitsev controls Shamrock momentarily but Shamrock frees himself.
Zaitsev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shamrock is one step ahead there.
Zaitsev is working hard here to advance position.
Shamrock trying to control the position from guard on top but Zaitsev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shamrock misses with a body punch
and Zaitsev counters with a nice uppercut.
Shamrock looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL2#
Shamrock closes the distance and pushes Zaitsev back into the cage.
Zaitsev controlling the action here for a moment.
Shamrock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shamrock.
Shamrock has a couple of punches blocked by Zaitsev.
Zaitsev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zaitsev blocks a body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zaitsev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zaitsev working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tank Shamrock will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tank Shamrock's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Zaitsev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shamrock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zaitsev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a hook to the body
enabling Zaitsev to counter with a crisp jab.
Zaitsev misses with a body shot.
Shamrock throws out a counter right but Zaitsev avoids it with no problem.
Zaitsev takes a swing at Shamrock's ribcage but misses.
Zaitsev lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT#
The cut above Tank Shamrock's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zaitsev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock moves into range and connects with a jab.
Shamrock works Zaitsev's body with a nice hook.
Zaitsev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shamrock.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zaitsev jabs Shamrock right on the nose. Shamrock blinks but takes it well.
Shamrock digs a good body shot into Zaitsev's ribs.#T1#
A slow jab from Shamrock misses its intended target.
Zaitsev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shamrock.
Zaitsev cracks Shamrock with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT#
Tank Shamrock's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Shamrock is looking to clinch.
Zaitsev appears to be looking for a big counter.
Zaitsev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shamrock throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shamrock shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dmitri Zaitsev!
Dmitri Zaitsev decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: StrikeForce Union #76
Date: Sep 03, 2017

#R1#
Cambridge lands with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Tank Shamrock has been cut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shamrock, as that shot connected.
Shamrock throws a nice looking combination but Cambridge bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little jabbing left from Cambridge on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shamrock throws a body punch but Cambridge moves out of range.
Cambridge bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cambridge lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The fighters circling - Cambridge throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cambridge throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Shamrock counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A hook to the body from Shamrock.
Shamrock lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cambridge wants a takedown but no success here.
Shamrock digs a right hand into Cambridge's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cambridge's gas tank.
Shamrock lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cambridge backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shamrock digs a right hand underneath Cambridge's ribcage. Cambridge let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cambridge drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shamrock working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shamrock lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Shamrock.
Cambridge looks winded!#BC#
Shamrock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shamrock lands a right hook to the body. #T1##CL#
Shamrock moves into the clinch.
Shamrock gets through Cambridge's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shamrock working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Shamrock - that landed with a thud.
Shamrock lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shamrock lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shamrock scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Shamrock.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shamrock.
Shamrock lands an uppercut.
Shamrock pushes Cambridge against the cage. Shamrock is working some dirty boxing. Shamrock pushes off with a quick right hook! Cambridge goes down! Cambridge tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Shamrock moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tank Shamrock!
Tank Shamrock retains his heavyweight title!
Tank Shamrock took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Red Light Coffeeshop for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: StrikeForce Union #75
Date: Aug 27, 2017

#R1#
Good exchange - Shamrock coming out on top.
Shamrock misses the shot to the body.
Diggs throwing a counter right hand but Shamrock manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Shamrock gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Shamrock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diggs lands a nice hook to Shamrock's body. Shamrock takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shamrock with a jab.
Shamrock moves out of range as Diggs strikes.
Diggs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diggs bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shamrock's head backwards.#CUT#
It looks like Tank Shamrock has been cut.
Tank Shamrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diggs avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shamrock wants to clinch.
Shamrock wants to clinch up but Diggs keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Diggs wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shamrock misses the jab.#CL2#
Shamrock moves into the clinch successfully. #T1#
Shamrock cracks Diggs with a nice body shot.
Shamrock lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diggs.
Shamrock misses with a punch to the body.
Diggs is trying to break free.
A short left from Shamrock. #BC2#
Shamrock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Shamrock closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Diggs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Shamrock gets a clinch.
Shamrock misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've been informed that Shamrock 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.
Shamrock misses with the head strike.
Shamrock misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diggs.
Diggs can't break the clinch. #BC#
Diggs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Shamrock has managed to clinch.
Shamrock lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diggs tries a body shot but Shamrock blocks it.
Shamrock lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shamrock keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Diggs's efforts to push away.
Diggs wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Shamrock fails to land.
Diggs blocking some punches.
Diggs has a couple of punches blocked by Shamrock.
Diggs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shamrock stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Shamrock.
Diggs is breathing heavily.
Shamrock works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shamrock lands with a left to the head.
Shamrock lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shamrock blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Shamrock.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shamrock.
Shamrock lands a right hand.
Shamrock lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD2#
Shamrock pulls Diggs into guard. #T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Shamrock holds on and takes a little breather.
Diggs throws a big right hand that misses.
Shamrock keeping moving, preventing Diggs from controlling successfully.
Shamrock is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diggs 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.
Shamrock keeping moving, preventing Diggs from controlling successfully. #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.
Diggs is in close to Shamrock's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Shamrock avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shamrock preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Diggs trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Shamrock manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Shamrock got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diggs has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shamrock has managed to get both his arms back between Diggs's legs - danger averted.
Diggs wants to sweep here but Shamrock controlling him for the moment.
Diggs wants to control the position but Shamrock says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tank Shamrock dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tank Shamrock's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Shamrock moves into the clinch.
Shamrock scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Diggs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD#
Diggs gets a double leg takedown into Shamrock's guard.
Diggs throws a big right hand that misses.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Shamrock holds on and takes a little breather.
Diggs throws a strike but Shamrock rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Diggs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Diggs has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shamrock can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shamrock content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Diggs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shamrock is one step ahead there.
Shamrock controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Diggs tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Diggs trying to keep a closed guard but Shamrock is proving a slippery customer.
Diggs is looking to sweep but instead, Shamrock has passed into half guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shamrock moves into full mount! Diggs won't be happy about that!
Shamrock trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Diggs is looking to improve his position but Shamrock isn't that keen on the idea.
Shamrock controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Shamrock prevents Diggs from getting the reversal.
Shamrock wants to control the pace but Diggs is squirming around nicely.
Diggs gets back to half guard.
Diggs is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diggs trying to hold on to Shamrock's head to control him but Shamrock postures up.
Diggs gets full guard.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Shamrock controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Diggs looking to control. #SUB#
Diggs is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shamrock must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Diggs 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.
Diggs seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shamrock fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Shamrock clinches up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tank Shamrock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tank Shamrock's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Diggs circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diggs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Shamrock rushes Diggs and presses him up against the cage.
Diggs struggles to land a body shot inside as Shamrock controls his hands.
Shamrock misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Shamrock.
Diggs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shamrock lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diggs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shamrock's elbow.
Diggs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shamrock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shamrock scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shamrock works on Diggs's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Shamrock takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Shamrock misses with a punch on the inside.
Shamrock swings wildly with an uppercut but Diggs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Diggs scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Diggs blocks a body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diggs has a couple of punches blocked by Shamrock.
Shamrock lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shamrock misses with some punches.
Diggs wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shamrock.
A head punch on the inside from Shamrock fails to land.
Shamrock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shamrock lands with a left to the head.
Shamrock takes a shot to the head.
Diggs tries to circle away but Shamrock has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Shamrock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Diggs misses the target.
Diggs looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Robert Diggs has been cut.
Shamrock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Diggs tries to counter by clinching up but Shamrock breaks away and moves out of range.#T2#
Shamrock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shamrock misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Diggs to counter with a crisp jab.
Shamrock with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diggs throws a right hand that Shamrock ducks under and follows up with a left that Shamrock also avoids with ease.
Shamrock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A quick step to the side and Diggs tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diggs on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Robert Diggs is winning the standup battle so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shamrock connects with a good right hand that stumbles Diggs. Diggs circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL2#
Shamrock drives through and clinches with Diggs against the cage.
Tank Shamrock seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Shamrock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shamrock lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #KD2#
Shamrock drops Diggs onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Diggs is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Diggs is rocked!
Diggs swings wildly with an uppercut but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oh Diggs is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#KD2#
Shamrock drops Diggs onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Diggs is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#T3#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shamrock.
Shamrock pushes off and lands a massive hook that knocks Diggs out cold! The fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tank Shamrock! Tank Shamrock retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Tank Shamrock thanked Red Light Coffeeshop for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: StrikeForce Union #71
Date: Jul 29, 2017

#R1#
Shamrock scores with a nice right hand. #CUT#
It looks like MIcheal Myers has been cut.#CL#
Shamrock moves into the clinch successfully.
Shamrock throws a head punch that misses.
I was talking to Shamrock's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Shamrock lands a nice uppercut.
Myers wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shamrock.
Good body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shamrock lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Myers is looking to break free of the clinch but Shamrock has double underhooks.
Shamrock lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #CUT#
That has opened up MIcheal Myers's cut even more.
Shamrock pushes Myers against the cage. Shamrock is working some dirty boxing. Shamrock pushes off with a quick right hook! Myers goes down! Myers tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Shamrock moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tank Shamrock!
Tank Shamrock retains his heavyweight title!
Tank Shamrock very nearly forgot to thank Red Light Coffeeshop amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: StrikeForce Union #67
Date: Jul 02, 2017

#R1#
Shamrock scores with a nice strike.
Ryan Cambridge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Cambridge gets tackled into the cage by Shamrock. Shamrock maintains the clinch.
Shamrock stalls.
Cambridge is trying to force a seperation but Shamrock has the dominant position.
Shamrock lands a shot to the body.
Shamrock lands a right hand.
Shamrock lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shamrock.
Shamrock lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cambridge backwards.
Shamrock digs a right hand into Cambridge's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cambridge's gas tank.
Cambridge is breathing heavily.
Shamrock lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cambridge's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Shamrock.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shamrock working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#KD2#
Shamrock drops Cambridge onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Cambridge is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Cambridge is rocked!
Shamrock creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Cambridge's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Cambridge drops to his knees and Shamrock pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tank Shamrock!
Tank Shamrock very nearly forgot to thank Red Light Coffeeshop - Q160/$250 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: StrikeForce Union #63
Date: Jun 04, 2017

#R1#
Shamrock takes a swing at Killinger's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Shamrock has Killinger up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Killinger on the inside.
Shamrock misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Killinger. #BC#
Killinger manages to break the clinch.
Shamrock bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Killinger's head backwards.#CUT2#
It looks like Buster Killinger has been cut.
Shamrock tries to clinch but Killinger moves out of range.
Shamrock is looking to clinch.
Killinger was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shamrock wants to clinch up but Killinger keeps it at a distance.
Killinger fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shamrock looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Killinger lands a jab to Shamrock's midsection.
Killinger bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shamrock's head backwards.
Shamrock fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Shamrock instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Killinger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Killinger.
Shamrock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Shamrock. #T1#
Shamrock throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shamrock.
Shamrock works on Killinger's body with a couple of short punches.
Shamrock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shamrock.
Killinger throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Killinger fails to land.
Shamrock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Killinger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shamrock.
Shamrock lands an uppercut.
Killinger has a couple of punches blocked by Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a punch but it's blocked by Killinger. #BC#
Killinger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shamrock slips a straight right by Killinger.
Killinger swats away the attempt to clinch by Shamrock.
Killinger fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shamrock looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2#
Shamrock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shamrock wants to clinch
and Killinger counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice jab there from Shamrock.
Shamrock digs a good body shot into Killinger's ribs.
Killinger takes a swing at Shamrock's ribcage but misses.
Shamrock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Killinger takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL2#
Shamrock drives through and clinches with Killinger against the cage.
Shamrock lands with a left to the head.
Shamrock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Killinger struggles to land a body shot inside as Shamrock controls his hands.
Shamrock is leaning against Killinger and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shamrock pushes Killinger back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shamrock looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Killinger prevents a body shot from Shamrock.
A short uppercut from Shamrock. #CUT2#
Buster Killinger's cut is getting worse.
Killinger misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shamrock.
Killinger misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Killinger wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Shamrock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Killinger tries to circle away but Shamrock has him pinned against the cage.
Killinger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Killinger is looking to break free of the clinch but Shamrock has double underhooks.
Shamrock can't find room to land a body shot as Killinger controls the action.
Killinger misses with a punch on the inside.
Killinger misses with the head strike.
Shamrock throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Killingers head.
Shamrock lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Killinger fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Killinger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shamrock throws a head punch that misses.
A short body shot lands from Killinger as the two fighters clinch.
Shamrock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Killinger.
Shamrock blocking some punches.
Killinger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Killinger swings wildly with an uppercut but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shamrock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Killinger's elbow. #T4#
Shamrock lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Killinger fails to land.
Killinger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Killinger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shamrock checks a low kick from Killinger.
Killinger fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Killinger, as that shot connected.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shamrock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shamrock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Killinger.
Shamrock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Killinger misses the target.
Shamrock misses with a body punch
and Killinger counters with a stiff right hand.
Buster Killinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Killinger lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
Shamrock clinches.
Shamrock stalling in the clinch but Killinger improves position.
Shamrock misses with a hook to the ribs.
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 Buster Killinger will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Buster Killinger's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Shamrock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Killinger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shamrock slips under a jab from Killinger.
Killinger swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shamrock connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Killinger's hands.
Killinger misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and Shamrock moves into the clinch.
Shamrock is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Killinger.
Shamrock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Killinger blocks a body shot from Shamrock.
Killinger swings wildly with an uppercut but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shamrock tries to work over Killinger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Killinger misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killinger swings wildly with an uppercut but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Killinger.
Killinger throws a head punch that misses.
Killinger blocks a body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT2#
Buster Killinger's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T1#
Killinger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Killinger throws a head punch that misses.
Shamrock throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Killingers head.
Killinger throws a punch but it's blocked by Shamrock.
Shamrock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Killinger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Killinger digs a right hand into Shamrock's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shamrock's gas tank.
Killinger blocks an uppercut.
Killinger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Killinger swings wildly with an uppercut but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shamrock throws a punch but it's blocked by Killinger.
Killinger pushes Shamrock back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Killinger misses with a punch on the inside.
Shamrock lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Killinger takes a shot to the head. #CUT2#
Jeez, Buster Killinger's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Shamrock misses with the head strike.
Killinger tries to break free but Shamrock pushes him back against the cage.
Shamrock goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Killinger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shamrock tries a body shot but Killinger blocks it.
Shamrock tries to throw a body punch but Killinger avoids it by throwing Shamrock back against the cage.
Killinger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Killinger misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Shamrock.
Killinger has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Killinger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shamrock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shamrock lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Killinger fails to land.
Tank Shamrock seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Killinger.
Shamrock blocking some punches.
Shamrock can't find room to land a body shot as Killinger controls the action.
Shamrock digs a right hand underneath Killinger's ribcage. Killinger let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shamrock.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tank Shamrock!
Tank Shamrock is the new heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Tank Shamrock thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: StrikeForce Union #58
Date: Apr 30, 2017

#R1##CL#
Ragnaar moves into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Shamrock.
Ragnaar misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock gets through Ragnaar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ragnaar misses with some punches.
Shamrock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ragnaar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ragnaar trying to land knees to the body.
We've been informed that Shamrock 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.
Shamrock misses with a punch on the inside.
Ragnaar lands with a left to the head.
Shamrock pushes Ragnaar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shamrock lands a hook that snaps the head of Ragnaar backwards.
Ragnaar swings wildly with an uppercut but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ragnaar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shamrock lands a 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!
Shamrock misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ragnaar.
Shamrock scores with a hook to the body.
Our sources have told us that Ragnaar has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Ragnaar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ragnaar takes a shot to the head.
Good body shot from Shamrock.
Ragnaar is breathing heavily.#T1#
Shamrock stalling the fight.
Shamrock scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Shamrock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ragnaar tries a low kick but Shamrock avoids it.
Ragnaar tries to close the distance and clinch but Shamrock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shamrock throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ragnaar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
Shamrock gets a clinch.
Shamrock lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A hook to the body from Shamrock.
Shamrock lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Shamrock on the inside.
Shamrock misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shamrock lands with a left to the head. #ROC2#
Ragnaar is rocked!
Ragnaar tries a body shot but Shamrock blocks it.
Ragnaar is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shamrock is defending well for now.
Shamrock working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shamrock pushes off and lands a massive hook that knocks Ragnaar out cold! The fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tank Shamrock!
A relieved looking Tank Shamrock thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: StrikeForce Union #52
Date: Mar 18, 2017

#R1#
Shamrock lands a slapping body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Shamrock misses the target.
Shamrock misses with a looping right.
Haze will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shamrock lands a jab.
Haze uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shamrock.
Haze throws a big counter combination but Shamrock scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Haze counters with a left and a right that stings Shamrock.
Shamrock throws out a loose jab but Haze uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shamrock looks to land a right hand but Haze moved out of range.
Haze swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shamrock misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Haze misses the target.#T1#
Good exchange - Shamrock coming out on top.
Shamrock stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Shamrock throws a body punch but Haze moves out of range.
Haze is looking to counter punch.
Haze moves forwards but Shamrock connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Shamrock throws a nice looking combination but Haze bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shamrock swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Haze counters with a left and a right that stings Shamrock.
Shamrock moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Haze ducks under a wild hook from Shamrock.
Shamrock throws an off balance right hand
enabling Haze to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haze slips a jab from Shamrock.
Haze jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T2#
No joy there for Shamrock, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shamrock throws a shot from downtown. Haze moves away and avoids it.
Shamrock throws an off balance right hand
and Haze counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shamrock misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Haze wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shamrock misses with a body shot
and Haze counters with a straight right hand.
Shamrock misses with a looping right.
Shamrock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haze.
Haze ducks under a wild hook from Shamrock.
Shamrock falls off balance throwing a combination
and Haze counters with a straight right hand.
Haze is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T3#
Shamrock connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Haze walks into a stiff left hand from Shamrock.
A telegraphed right hand from Shamrock misses the target.
Haze was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Haze keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shamrock.
Shamrock connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Haze's hands.
The fighters circle momentarily. Haze darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Haze misses with a wild body shot.
Shamrock throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Haze counters with a stiff right hand.
Shamrock throws a right hand that misses
letting Haze counter with a right hand.
Shamrock throws a left and a right that both miss
and Haze counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Shamrock throws a right hand that misses
and Haze cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haze walks into a jab.
Haze swings widly with a right hand
and Shamrock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shamrock lands a body shot.
Haze uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shamrock.
An attempted straight right counter from Haze misses the target.
Shamrock throws a looping overhand right but Haze ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Haze wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shamrock lands with a cross.
A lazy left from Shamrock finds it's target.
Haze moves out of range of the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Haze misses the target.
Shamrock lands a nice hook to Haze's body. Haze takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tank Shamrock dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Shamrock looks to land a combination but Haze avoids it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Haze misses the target.
Haze displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shamrock throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Haze misses the target.
Shamrock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shamrock misses with a straight right.
Shamrock tries to move into range but Haze moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shamrock misses with a right hand
and Haze counters with a nice body shot.
Shamrock lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Shamrock.
Haze comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock misses with a hook. Haze ducked under it nicely.
Haze looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Shamrock swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Haze counter with a right hand.
Haze misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Haze gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Shamrock throws out a loose jab but Haze uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haze has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Shamrock throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Haze.
Haze thinks about countering with a body kick.
Shamrock looks to score with a jab to the body but Haze is just out of range.
Haze swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A combination from Shamrock does no damage.
Haze swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Haze plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Shamrock misses with a wild combination.
Haze went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Shamrock throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Haze counter with a right hand.
Shamrock throws a lazy uppercut
and Haze counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Haze rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shamrock moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Haze misses the jab.
As Haze backs off Shamrock throws a huge counter combo but Haze manages to avoid it all.
Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Haze.
Shamrock is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tank Shamrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shamrock tests Haze's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Haze takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shamrock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shamrock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Haze throwing a counter right hand but Shamrock manages to avoid it.
Shamrock throws a right hand that misses
and Haze counters with a stiff right hand.
Shamrock just misses with a punch to the body.
Haze swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T3#
Shamrock throws a shot from downtown. Haze moves away and avoids it.
Shamrock misses with a looping left.
Haze darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shamrock throws an off balance right hand
and Haze counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Haze.
It seemed like Shamrock was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Haze misses with a looping right.
Shamrock tries to move into range but Haze moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Haze throws a lazy right hand but Shamrock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shamrock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shamrock thuds his right hand into Haze's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T4#
Shamrock misses with a combination
and Haze cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Haze slips under a jab.
Shamrock just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHaze.
Shamrock misses with an uppercut
and Haze cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shamrock has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shamrock there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shamrock cracks Haze with a good jab.
A shot to the body from Shamrock misses
letting Haze counter with a right hand.
Haze pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Shamrock back to the cage. Haze follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Shamrock misses with a shot to the body
and Haze counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shamrock thinking.
Haze is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Shamrock throws a combination that misses
and Haze counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darryl Haze dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Shamrock misses with a shot to the body
and Haze counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shamrock misses with a hook.
Haze is looking to counter punch.
Haze walks into a stiff left hand from Shamrock.
A jab from Shamrock misses.
A little feinted left hand from Haze on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Haze throws a sloppy head kick and Shamrock moves out of range easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a lunging right hand
and Haze counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haze avoids a punch combination nicely.
A quick step to the side and Haze tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shamrock throws a lazy right hand but Haze sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Shamrock swings for the body but Haze moves out of range.
It looked like Haze was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Shamrock swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Haze counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Shamrock takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shamrock falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shamrock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shamrock misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Haze cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tank Shamrock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shamrock throws an off balance right hand
and Haze counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shamrock bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Haze's head.
Shamrock has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shamrock misses the jab.
Jab by Shamrock.
Haze scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shamrock doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
Shamrock on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Shamrock throws an off balance right hand
enabling Haze to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shamrock misses with an uppercut. Haze saw that one coming.
Shamrock throws a poor cross that misses
and Haze counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shamrock throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shamrock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Haze takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shamrock rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Haze counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Haze lands with a slapping head kick.
Shamrock 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. #T3#
Shamrock fails to land with a series of punches.
Shamrock swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Haze counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Haze darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Shamrock throws a right hand that misses
and Haze counters with a left to the body.
Haze throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Haze avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Haze on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A left lands for Shamrock.
Haze takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Shamrock swinging wildly here. #T4#
Shamrock throws an off balance right hand
and Haze counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shamrock throws a lazy right hand but Haze sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Haze wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shamrock lands a slapping body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haze moves away.
As Shamrock looks to move away, Haze throws a big counter combo but Shamrock just gets out of the way.
Haze ducks under a wild hook from Shamrock.
Haze throwing a counter right hand but Shamrock manages to avoid it.
Shamrock misses with a looping right.
Shamrock misses with the combination.
Haze went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Shamrock takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darryl Haze!
After the big win, Darryl Haze made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Hellbent and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: StrikeForce Union #49
Date: Feb 26, 2017

#R1#
Shamrock rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mc Elroy counters with a right hand to the body.
Danny Mc Elroy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the body from Mc Elroy misses
and Shamrock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Shamrock.
Shamrock takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CUT#
It looks like Tank Shamrock has been cut.
Mc Elroy connects with a looping right hand.
Shamrock throws a hook to the side of Mc Elroy's head but Mc Elroy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A counter left hand to the body from Mc Elroy misses its target.
Shamrock throws a hook to the side of Mc Elroy's head but Mc Elroy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Shamrock looks to move away, Mc Elroy throws a big counter combo but Shamrock just gets out of the way.
Mc Elroy lands the left hand.
Shamrock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mc Elroy went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Shamrock moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT#
That has opened up Tank Shamrock's cut even more.
Mc Elroy throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
Shamrock looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mc Elroy fails to land with a series of punches.
Mc Elroy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shamrock manages to avoid it.
Shamrock appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
It looks like Mc Elroy has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Mc Elroy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A lazy left from Mc Elroy finds it's target.#CUT#
The cut above Tank Shamrock's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Shamrock misses with a hook.
Shamrock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mc Elroy throws out the jab.
Shamrock lands a jab to the nose.
Mc Elroy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shamrock has time to react.
Shamrock misses the jab.
Shamrock misses with a looping right.
Shamrock on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT#
Tank Shamrock's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#T2##KD#
Mc Elroy drops Shamrock with a left and a right! Oh, Shamrock is hurt - Mc Elroy dives into side control looking to finish! #ROC#
Shamrock is rocked!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Danny Mc Elroy!
A victorious Danny Mc Elroy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: StrikeForce Union #46
Date: Feb 05, 2017

#R1#
Killinger with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL#
Shamrock closes the distance and pushes Killinger back into the cage.
Shamrock has a couple of punches blocked by Killinger.
Shamrock is trying to pull guard but Killinger has him pressed against the cage.
Shamrock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Killinger swings wildly with an uppercut but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shamrock blocking some punches.
Shamrock lands with a short shot to the head.
Shamrock working aggressively here.
Killinger looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shamrock swings wildly with an uppercut but Killinger uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Killinger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Killinger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shamrock misses with an uppercut.
Killinger looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shamrock misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Killinger was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Killinger throws a hook but Shamrock avoids it easily.
Killinger misses the jab.
Shamrock fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Killinger takes a swing at Shamrock's ribcage but misses.
Shamrock looks to land a left hand but Killinger moved out of range nicely.
Shamrock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A swing and a miss from Shamrock.
Killinger throws a lazy right hand but Shamrock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Shamrock on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Killinger moves away.
Killinger connects with the punch.#CL#
Shamrock closes the distance and pushes Killinger back into the cage.
Killinger prevents a body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shamrock stalling in the clinch but Killinger improves position.
Shamrock fails to pull guard.
Killinger lands with a short shot to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Tank Shamrock has been cut.
Shamrock throws a punch but it's blocked by Killinger.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shamrock.
Shamrock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shamrock working aggressively here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Killinger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Killinger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shamrock is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Shamrock misses with a punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shamrock blocks a body shot from Killinger.
Killinger has a couple of punches blocked by Shamrock.
Killinger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Killinger scores with a shoulder strike.
Killinger lands with a left to the head.
Shamrock tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Killinger smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tank Shamrock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Killinger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shamrock wants to clinch up but Killinger keeps it at a distance.
Killinger throws out a counter right but Shamrock avoids it with no problem.
Shamrock smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Killinger throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shamrock on the side of the head.
Shamrock throws a sloppy head kick
and Killinger counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
Tank Shamrock's cut is getting worse.
A jab from Shamrock misses.
Shamrock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Killinger defending well as Shamrock loads up on a big left hand.
Killinger swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Shamrock slips under a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Killinger there.
Shamrock loads up on a big right hand but Killinger slips the punch.
Killinger connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shamrock. Shamrock circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Killinger lands a two punch combo.
Killinger throws a big shot that misses.
Killinger avoids the head kick by Shamrock.
Killinger swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shamrock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Killinger keeps the fight on the outside.
Shamrock moves in looking to clinch but Killinger pushes him off.
Killinger misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Killinger misses.
Shamrock lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Shamrock is looking to clinch. #T4#
Shamrock catches Killinger with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shamrock tries to clinch up.
A head kick from Shamrock lands but Killinger takes it in his stride.
Killinger loads up on a big right hand but Shamrock slips the punch.
Shamrock dodges the punch combination from Killinger.
Killinger lands a nice shot that snaps Shamrock's head back. #CUT2#
Tank Shamrock's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Killinger circles away from the clinch attempt
and Killinger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Killinger does it's job there.
Tank Shamrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Shamrock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shamrock takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Shamrock lands the left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buster Killinger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tank Shamrock's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Shamrock cracks Killinger with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Shamrock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Killinger.
Shamrock moves in looking to clinch but Killinger pushes him off.
Shamrock fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shamrock cracks Killinger with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT#
It looks like Buster Killinger has been cut.#CL#
Shamrock has Killinger up against the cage in a clinch.
Killinger misses with some punches.
Shamrock scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Killinger throws a punch but it's blocked by Shamrock.
Shamrock tries to pull guard but Killinger forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The referee calls for Shamrock to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Shamrock fails to land.
Shamrock jumps guard but Killinger stands there with Shamrock around his waist. Shamrock gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Shamrock misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock wants to stall.
Shamrock misses with a body punch. #T1#
Shamrock trying to stall but Killinger improves his position.
Killinger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shamrock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Killinger scores with a nice short uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Shamrock.
Shamrock blocking some punches.
Killinger throws a head punch that misses.
Killinger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shamrock'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.
Shamrock throws a punch but it's blocked by Killinger. #BC2#
Killinger breaks the clinch.
Shamrock tries to close the distance and clinch but Killinger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Killinger walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Killinger in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Shamrock throws a head kick but Killinger moves out of range.
Shamrock needs to keep his hands up - Killinger had a free shot at his head there.
Shamrock moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shamrock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Killinger throws out the jab. #T2#
Killinger scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shamrock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Killinger blocks a jab.
Shamrock is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Killinger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Killinger misses with an uppercut. Shamrock saw that one coming.
Shamrock fails in his attempt to clinch.
Killinger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shamrock scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL#
Shamrock clinches with his opponent.
Killinger digs a right hand underneath Shamrock's ribcage. Shamrock let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shamrock fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tank Shamrock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shamrock is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Killinger is keeping busy.
Killinger lands with a short punch from the clinch. #CUT2#
Jeez, Tank Shamrock's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Killinger lands with a right to the head.
Shamrock throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Killinger lands with a short shot to the head.
Killinger misses with the head strike.
Killinger lands with a short shot to the head.
Killinger lands a shoulder strike.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Buster Killinger!
Buster Killinger seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: StrikeForce Union #43
Date: Jan 14, 2017

#R1#
Shamrock tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kruger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shamrock stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kruger on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Shamrock 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.
Kruger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shamrock was well out of range. Poor timing from Kruger.
Shamrock is looking to clinch but Kruger is avoiding it.
Kruger is trying to counter with his kicks.
Kruger takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shamrock lands a nice shot that snaps Kruger's head back.
Shamrock tries to move into range but Kruger moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A big right from Kruger misses.
Shamrock wants to clinch.
Shamrock darts in trying to clinch
letting Kruger counter with a right hand.
Kruger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shamrock counters with a thumping low kick. #T1#
Shamrock scores with a nice strike.
Shamrock tries to clinch up but Kruger circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Shamrock darts in and clinches Kruger up against the cage.
Kruger blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Kruger.
Shamrock'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.
Kruger is working Shamrock over against the cage.
Kruger tries to throw a body punch but Shamrock avoids it by throwing Kruger back against the cage.
Shamrock has a couple of punches blocked by Kruger.
Kruger tries a body shot but Shamrock blocks it.
Shamrock tries to pull guard but Kruger holds him up against the cage and eventually Shamrock drops back down to his feet.
Kruger lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shamrock backwards. #CUT2#
It looks like Tank Shamrock has been cut.
Shamrock tries to circle away but Kruger has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Kruger manages to break the clinch.
Shamrock scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL2#
Kruger has managed to clinch.
Kruger blocking some punches.
Shamrock looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Shamrock throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Kruger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shamrock backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC#
Shamrock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kruger throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Shamrock on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kruger throws a good cross that connects.
Kruger avoids the body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock wants to clinch up but Kruger keeps it at a distance.
Shamrock misses with a left hand
and Kruger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shamrock works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kruger cracks a nice hook into Shamrock's ribs.
Shamrock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shamrock moves in looking to clinch but Kruger pushes him off.
Shamrock throws a poor cross that misses
and Kruger counters with a nice uppercut.
Kruger walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shamrock checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL2#
Kruger gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kruger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shamrock tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kruger smiles and moves away.
Kruger throws a wild body kick that Shamrock sees coming a mile off.#T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Shamrock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shamrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kruger was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a lazy uppercut
and Kruger counters with a nice leg kick.
Kruger scoring well with a low kick there.
Shamrock stuns Kruger with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kruger throws a hook to the side of Shamrock's head but Shamrock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shamrock went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kruger on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Shamrock throws a right hand that misses
and Kruger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab lands there for Kruger.
Kruger misses with a hook. Shamrock ducked under it nicely.
Shamrock throwing a counter right hand but Kruger manages to avoid it.
Kruger turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shamrock tries to score with a low kick but Kruger moves his leg out of the way.
Shamrock falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kruger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shamrock's corner calls for a 1-2. Shamrock obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shamrock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shamrock scores with a jab to the head.
Kruger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shamrock.
Kruger throws the kick towards the body but Shamrock avoids it.
Shamrock is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kruger displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2#
Tank Shamrock's cut is getting worse.#CL#
Shamrock darts in and clinches Kruger up against the cage.#BC#
Shamrock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shamrock checks a leg kick.
Shamrock swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kruger fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shamrock checks it well.
Shamrock jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kruger walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL2#
Kruger moves into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamrock blocks a body shot from Kruger.
Kruger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kruger misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock tries to pull guard but Kruger won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tank Shamrock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kruger struggles to land a body shot inside as Shamrock controls his hands.
Kruger lands a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dustin Kruger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tank Shamrock's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Shamrock gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kruger gets through Shamrock's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kruger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shamrocks head. #TD2#
Kruger has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Shamrock uses from the top position.
Shamrock wants to control from the top but Kruger keeps moving.
Shamrock won't allow Kruger to sweep him here.
Kruger has his hands on Shamrock's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shamrock sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Shamrock got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kruger has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shamrock has managed to get both his arms back between Kruger's legs - danger averted.
Shamrock wants to control from the top but Kruger keeps moving. #T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kruger holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Shamrock clinches with his opponent.
Kruger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shamrock backwards.
Shamrock wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kruger.
Kruger takes a shot to the head.
Shamrock is trying to maintain a safe position but Kruger gets an underhook and turns Shamrock into the cage.
Shamrock is trying to pull guard but Kruger turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Shamrock.
Shamrock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Kruger lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shamrock or not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kruger is leaning against Shamrock and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kruger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shamrock's elbow.
Shamrock has a couple of punches blocked by Kruger.
Kruger pushes Shamrock back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kruger digs a right hand into Shamrock's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shamrock's gas tank.
Kruger cracks Shamrock with a nice body shot.
A short body shot lands from Kruger as the two fighters clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Kruger.
Kruger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kruger lands a body shot in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Kruger.
Shamrock takes a shot to the head.
Kruger misses with a punch to the body.
Kruger lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Kruger - that landed with a thud.
Kruger lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kruger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shamrock blocks a body shot from Kruger.
Kruger lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kruger goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Kruger works on Shamrock's body with a couple of short punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kruger as Shamrock tries to tie him up.
Kruger lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kruger presses Shamrock against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#TD2#
Kruger pulls guard successfully.
Kruger is pulling down on Shamrock's head. It's preventing any offense from Shamrock, at least for the moment.
Shamrock stopping the sweep attempt from Kruger.
Kruger controlling the position.
Shamrock wants to control from the top but Kruger keeps moving.
Kruger controlling Shamrock's posture.
Kruger keeping moving, preventing Shamrock from controlling successfully. #T4#
Kruger bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shamrock's guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Kruger drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kruger jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kruger is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kruger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dustin Kruger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tank Shamrock's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Shamrock takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kruger with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kruger misses with a low kick as Shamrock jumps back.
Shamrock misses with a straight left.
Kruger has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kruger there as he acknowledges the shot.
Shamrock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kruger is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shamrock with a body shot.
Shamrock misses the shot to the body.
Kruger is looking to slow Shamrock down with leg kicks.
Dustin Kruger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shamrock tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kruger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock throws a lazy right hand but Kruger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kruger throws a leg kick which misses Shamrock's front leg but catches the back leg as Shamrock tries to avoid it.
Kruger misses with a hook. Shamrock ducked under it nicely.
Shamrock scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kruger scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Shamrock chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kruger can pounce on him.
Shamrock swings widly with a right hand
and Kruger counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
Tank Shamrock's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A slow jab from Shamrock misses its intended target.
Shamrock tries to clinch but Kruger moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Kruger.
Kruger thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Shamrock if he has to take too many more of those.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kruger connects with a nice looking jab.
Shamrock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kruger.
Kruger swings for the body but Shamrock moves out of range.
Shamrock takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kruger misses the jab.
Kruger connects with a leg kick. Shamrock looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Shamrock stuns Kruger with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kruger throws a leg kick which misses Shamrock's front leg but catches the back leg as Shamrock tries to avoid it.
Shamrock wants to clinch.
Tank Shamrock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Shamrock wants to clinch but Kruger slips to the side
and Shamrock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kruger!
Shamrock tests Kruger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kruger lands a nice looking body shot.
Kruger throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shamrock stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kruger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shamrock throws out the jab.
Shamrock fails in his attempt to clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kruger.
Shamrock connects with a nice looking jab.
Shamrock walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kruger.
Kruger lands with a good body shot.
Shamrock takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #T3#
Kruger fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shamrock looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kruger lands a nice hook to Shamrock's body. Shamrock takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kruger lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shamrock at a distance.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kruger!
Kruger dips to his left and cracks Shamrock with an uppercut!#CUT2#
Jeez, Tank Shamrock's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Shamrock defending well as Kruger loads up on a big left hand.
Kruger with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kruger cracks a nice hook into Shamrock's ribs.
Kruger lands an overhand right.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dustin Kruger!
A relieved looking Dustin Kruger thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: StrikeForce Union #38
Date: Dec 11, 2016

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Shamrock misses the target.
A slow jab from Kruger misses its intended target.
Kruger tries to bum rush Shamrock with a series of wild strikes but Shamrock uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kruger smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Tank Shamrock has been cut.
Kruger keeps the fight on the outside.
Kruger cracks the inside of Shamrock's front leg.
Shamrock throws a hook to the side of Kruger's head but Kruger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kruger throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shamrock throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shamrock ducks right into an uppercut from Kruger. #CL#
Shamrock rushes Kruger and presses him up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shamrock creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shamrock misses with some punches. #BC2#
Kruger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kruger has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Shamrock lands with a straight right. Kruger didn't see that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shamrock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shamrock doesn't manage to clinch there - Kruger circles away. #T1#
Kruger slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - Shamrock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shamrock tries to clinch there but Kruger circles away.
Kruger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shamrock manages to avoid it.
Kruger cracks a nice hook into Shamrock's ribs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kruger.
A punch combination from Shamrock misses.
Some wild striking there from Shamrock.
Kruger ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL#
Shamrock takes the fight into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Kruger.
A body shot lands from Kruger.
Our sources have told us that Shamrock has been working on his elbows in the gym.#BC2#
Kruger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Shamrock drops his hands momentarily and Kruger takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kruger scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shamrock doesn't seem bothered though.
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!
Shamrock avoids the head kick by Kruger.
Shamrock rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kruger moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shamrock tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kruger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kruger will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shamrock is looking to clinch.
Kruger looks to score with a jab to the body but Shamrock is just out of range.
Kruger cracks the inside of Shamrock's front leg.
Kruger fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shamrock checks it well.
Shamrock slips a jab from Kruger.
A jab from Kruger does it's job there.
Kruger throws a low kick but Shamrock avoids it.
Kruger scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shamrock doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Kruger misses with an uppercut.
A counter left hand to the body from Shamrock misses its target.
Kruger looks for the body kick but Shamrock saw that one coming.
Kruger lands a nice shot to the body.
Shamrock on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shamrock tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kruger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shamrock blocks the body kick.
Shamrock 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.
Shamrock connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shamrock thuds a left hand into Kruger's body.
Shamrock throws a hook but Kruger avoids it easily.
A jab lands there for Kruger.
Shamrock with a nice cross.
Kruger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shamrock takes a kick to the side of the head.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shamrock moves in looking to clinch but Kruger pushes him off.
Shamrock misses the jab.
Kruger throws a head kick that misses.
Shamrock is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Shamrock wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shamrock ducks under a wild hook from Kruger.
Shamrock throws a lazy right hand but Kruger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Decent striking displayed by Shamrock there.
Kruger on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL#
Shamrock closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Shamrock throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Krugers head.
Shamrock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shamrock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kruger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shamrock's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Shamrock fails to land.
A short left from Kruger.
Shamrock misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dustin Kruger will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tank Shamrock's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Shamrock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shamrock throws a combination that misses
and Kruger counters with a stiff right hand.
Kruger scores with a spinning back kick!
Kruger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kruger throws a leg kick which misses Shamrock's front leg but catches the back leg as Shamrock tries to avoid it.
Kruger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kruger misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kruger moves away from the strike by Shamrock.
Kruger throws a leg kick but Shamrock moved away.
A jab from Shamrock does it's job there.
Kruger circles away from the clinch attempt
and Shamrock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
Tank Shamrock's cut is getting worse.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock throws a jab when Kruger was well out of range.
Kruger scores with a nice body kick.
Shamrock walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kruger.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Shamrock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shamrock walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kruger.
Shamrock slips a straight right by Kruger.
Kruger stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Shamrock is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kruger works Shamrock's body with a nice hook.
Kruger lands a nice looking kick to the body. Shamrock takes a step back to recover.
Shamrock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kruger.
Shamrock takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kruger throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kruger lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shamrock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shamrock falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kruger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Kruger has managed to clinch.
Kruger lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kruger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#CUT2#
Tank Shamrock's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kruger pushes Shamrock back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Kruger. #BC2#
Kruger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kruger comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kruger lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shamrock at a distance.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kruger, right into the meat.
Kruger cracks a nice hook into Shamrock's ribs.
A lazy left from Kruger finds it's target.
Kruger throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL2#
Kruger moves into range and clinches up with Shamrock.
Kruger lands a nice shot to the body.
Kruger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shamrock backwards. #CUT2#
Jeez, Tank Shamrock's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Kruger lands a body shot. #T3#
Kruger working some nice short punches in the clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dustin Kruger!
Dustin Kruger is the new heavyweight champion!
Dustin Kruger was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: StrikeForce Union #37
Date: Dec 04, 2016

#R1#
Shamrock buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL#
Shamrock clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Brickstock breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Shamrock misses.
Brickstock looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brickstock misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Shamrock counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Shamrock is working for a submission of some sort.
Shamrock definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Shamrock in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Brickstock tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Shamrock!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tank Shamrock!
Our winner, Tank Shamrock, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: StrikeForce Union #32
Date: Oct 30, 2016

#R1#
Good shot there by Shamrock.
Shamrock moves out of range of the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shamrock! But no joy.
Kruger swats away the attempt to clinch by Shamrock.
Kruger throwing a counter right hand but Shamrock manages to avoid it.
Kruger throws a head kick but Shamrock moves out of range.
Shamrock doesn't manage to clinch there - Kruger circles away.
Shamrock will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shamrock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kruger.
Kruger feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kruger turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tank Shamrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruger staying out of range there.
Kruger throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Shamrock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kruger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Shamrock crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kruger - the referee stops the clock and Shamrock gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kruger. Shamrock manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kruger.
Kruger has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Zoo in the buildup to the fight.
A lazy body kick from Kruger
letting Shamrock counter with a right hand.
Shamrock swings for the body but Kruger moves out of range.
Shamrock is looking to clinch. #T1#
Kruger lands with a nice body kick.
Shamrock wants to clinch.
Shamrock misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kruger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shamrock fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Shamrock clinches with his opponent.
Shamrock blocks a body shot from Kruger.
Kruger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#CUT#
It looks like Tank Shamrock has been cut.
Shamrock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shamrock on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kruger has a couple of punches blocked by Shamrock.
Kruger throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shamrock.
Shamrock tries to throw a body punch but Kruger avoids it by throwing Shamrock back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kruger. #TD#
Kruger manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Kruger looking for subs off his back but Shamrock has passed one foot through into half guard. #T2##SUB#
Kruger with the active half guard here but Shamrock passes nicely into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kruger wants to control but Shamrock postures up.
Kruger manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kruger is keen to just control but Shamrock is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Kruger is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shamrock is just riding it out for now. Kruger eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Kruger trying to pass the guard but Shamrock defending well.
Kruger looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kruger throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Shamrock to regain full guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kruger throws a big elbow that misses.
Shamrock looking for a sweep. Not yet Shamrock, not yet.
Kruger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kruger trying to control the position from guard on top but Shamrock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kruger sitting in guard here, content to control.
Shamrock wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dustin Kruger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tank Shamrock's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL2#
Kruger tries to keep at a distance but Shamrock has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kruger misses with a punch to the body.
Kruger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shamrock is leaning against Kruger and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Kruger manages to break the clinch.
Kruger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shamrock can do to turn this around?
Kruger throws a head kick but Shamrock moves out of range. #CL2#
Shamrock has managed to clinch.
Shamrock working aggressively here.
Kruger lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shamrock.
Kruger lands a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Kruger.
Kruger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from Kruger.
Kruger tries to work over Shamrock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shamrock is breathing heavily.
A short right from Kruger.
Kruger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shamrock letting Kruger take a breather here.
Shamrock misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Kruger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shamrock backwards.
We've been informed that Shamrock has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kruger.
Kruger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kruger prevents a body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock tries to work over Kruger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kruger misses with a body punch.
Shamrock misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock tries to work over Kruger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Kruger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shamrock wants to clinch
enabling Kruger to counter with a crisp jab.
Shamrock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That kick from Kruger tenderised Shamrock's leg. Shamrock is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shamrock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kruger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kruger misses with the combination.
Shamrock now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2#
Kruger throws a jab but it's blocked by Shamrock.
Kruger slips under a jab.
Kruger digs a good hook to Shamrock's body.
Kruger tries a head kick but it misses.
Shamrock appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Shamrock fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shamrock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
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!
Kruger throws a head kick but Shamrock moves out of range.
Shamrock checks a leg kick nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shamrock! But no joy.
Kruger moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kruger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shamrock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kruger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kruger throwing a counter right hand but Shamrock manages to avoid it.
Kruger throws the kick towards the body but Shamrock avoids it.
Kruger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shamrock was well out of range. Poor timing from Kruger.
Kruger swats away the attempt to clinch by Shamrock.#T3#
Shamrock tries to close the distance and clinch but Kruger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kruger misses with an attempted mid kick. #CL2#
Shamrock moves into the clinch successfully.
A hook to the body from Shamrock.
Shamrock's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kruger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kruger looking to slow down the pace here.
A left hand lands to the body for Shamrock.
Kruger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kruger lands a hook that snaps the head of Shamrock backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Kruger.
Shamrock lands a shoulder strike.
Kruger lands a nice uppercut.
Shamrock working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kruger.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shamrock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shamrock has a couple of punches blocked by Kruger.
Shamrock swings wildly with an uppercut but Kruger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The referee calls for Kruger to work.
Kruger stalling in the clinch.
Kruger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Shamrock lands a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kruger has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shamrock can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kruger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shamrock is one step ahead there.
Kruger seems keen to control Shamrock's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dustin Kruger dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tank Shamrock's cut.
That's time! Kruger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Shamrock lands a lovely overhand right.
Shamrock tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kruger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shamrock misses with a body shot
and Kruger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shamrock takes a kick to the side of the head.
Shamrock swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kruger.#CL2#
Shamrock rushes Kruger and presses him up against the cage.
Kruger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shamrock lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kruger blocks a body shot from Shamrock.
A head punch on the inside from Kruger fails to land.
Nice body punch from Shamrock - that landed with a thud.
Shamrock lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kruger backwards.
Kruger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shamrock.
Kruger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shamrock lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Nice body punch from Shamrock.
Kruger lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shamrock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kruger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shamrock letting Kruger take a breather here.
Shamrock scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short body shot lands from Kruger as the two fighters clinch.
Kruger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kruger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shamrock scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kruger throws a head punch that misses.
Kruger can't find room to land a body shot as Shamrock controls the action.
Shamrock lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shamrock lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Shamrock fails to land.
Kruger misses with the head strike. #T2#
Shamrock misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kruger. #BC#
Kruger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shamrock wants to clinch.
Kruger dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shamrock. That did some damage!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shamrock. Kruger does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Shamrock fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kruger, pushing him back against the cage.
Shamrock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kruger tries to work over Shamrock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Kruger on the inside.
Kruger works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kruger working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Kruger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Kruger. #CUT#
That has opened up Tank Shamrock's cut even more.
Nice body punch from Kruger. #TD#
Kruger pulls guard effortlessly.
Kruger tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kruger controlling the position.#SUB#
Kruger looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shamrock passes into side control.
Kruger is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Kruger manages to work his way to half guard, despite Shamrock's best efforts.
Kruger wants to control but Shamrock is keeping busy.
Kruger tries to roll over but Shamrock keeps him under control.
Kruger controlling the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Dustin Kruger did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Tank Shamrock's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Kruger misses with a low kick.
Kruger takes one to the chin there.
Shamrock checks a leg kick.
Dustin Kruger is winning the standup battle so far.
Shamrock fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kruger on the side of the head.
Kruger misses with a body kick.
Shamrock misses with a straight left.
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kruger moves away.
Shamrock is looking to clinch.
Kruger is looking to clinch.
Shamrock tries to clinch but Kruger moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kruger.
Shamrock throws out a loose jab but Kruger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Good shot there by Kruger.
Kruger lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Kruger misses with a wild body shot.
Shamrock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shamrock connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shamrock swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shamrock just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKruger.
Shamrock takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shamrock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kruger throws a quick counter kick to the body but Shamrock avoids it.
Shamrock misses with an uppercut.
Shamrock with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kruger uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shamrock has time to react.
Kruger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shamrock.
Shamrock moves in looking to clinch but Kruger pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shamrock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Shamrock fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shamrock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shamrock tries to clinch there but Kruger circles away.
Shamrock takes one on the button.
Kruger swats away the attempt to clinch by Shamrock.
Shamrock lands a body 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!
Kruger lands a head kick. Shamrock smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Shamrock tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Kruger counter with a right hand.
Kruger swats away the attempt to clinch by Shamrock.#T3#
Shamrock fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kruger on the side of the head.
Shamrock fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shamrock scores with a nice right hand. #CL2#
Shamrock instigates a clinch.
Shamrock lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kruger lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT#
The cut above Tank Shamrock's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kruger is trying to maintain a safe position but Shamrock gets an underhook and turns Kruger into the cage.
Still in the clinch, Shamrock scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kruger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kruger misses with a punch to the body.
Kruger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kruger avoiding damage.
Shamrock tries a body shot but Kruger blocks it.
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Kruger controls his hands. #T4#
Shamrock has a couple of punches blocked by Kruger.
Shamrock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kruger lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shamrock tries to work over Kruger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kruger digs a right hand underneath Shamrock's ribcage. Shamrock let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kruger misses with the head strike.
Kruger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dustin Kruger has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shamrock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Kruger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shamrock stuns Kruger with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kruger looks for the body kick but Shamrock saw that one coming.
Shamrock takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL2#
Shamrock has managed to clinch.
Kruger tries to throw a body punch but Shamrock avoids it by throwing Kruger back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shamrock.
Kruger working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Tank Shamrock will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tank Shamrock's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Kruger lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kruger attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kruger misses with a right hand
and Shamrock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Shamrock has managed to clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Shamrock tries to throw a body punch but Kruger avoids it by throwing Shamrock back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Kruger.
Kruger misses with the head strike.
Shamrock prevents a body shot from Kruger.
Kruger lands with a left to the head.
Shamrock misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Kruger jumps guard and drags Shamrock to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Kruger is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shamrock really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kruger. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kruger working a defensive guard here. #T1##SUB#
Kruger looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shamrock passes into side control.
Shamrock trying to control the position but Kruger is working away.
Tank Shamrock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dustin Kruger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kruger struggling a bit here.
Shamrock wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kruger keeps working.
Kruger regains half guard.#SUB#
Kruger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kruger gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Kruger working a defensive guard but Shamrock passes into half guard.
Kruger is trying to get back to full guard.
Kruger gets back to full guard.
Shamrock looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kruger keeping moving, preventing Shamrock from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Kruger had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shamrock defends it easily.
Shamrock stopping the sweep attempt from Kruger.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kruger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shamrock.
Dustin Kruger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL2#
Kruger gets tackled into the cage by Shamrock. Shamrock maintains the clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 48:47
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 47:48
Judge William Gold scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tank Shamrock!
Tank Shamrock is the new heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Tank Shamrock thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: StrikeForce Union #29
Date: Oct 09, 2016

#R1#
Zmija shoots for a double leg takedown but Shamrock sprawls well. He's pushed Zmija's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shamrock seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Shamrock gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT2#
It looks like Tank Shamrock has been cut.
Shamrock throws a body shot but no joy.
Shamrock tries to clinch up.
Shamrock lands with a shot to the body.
Zmija shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shamrock as he avoids it easily.
Shamrock with a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Otocanin Zmija has been cut.
Zmija is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shamrock sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tank Shamrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Otocanin Zmija.
Zmija shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shamrock pinned against the cage. Shamrock gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shamrock was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zmija swings widly with a right hand
and Shamrock counters with a low kick, right behind Zmija 's knee.
Zmija looks winded!#CL#
Shamrock closes the distance and clinches.
A short left from Shamrock.
Zmija tries to score a body lock takedown but Shamrock shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shamrock lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shamrock lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zmija tries to pull guard but Shamrock won't allow it.
Shamrock lands with a left to the head.
Shamrock presses Zmija against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1#
Shamrock digs a right hand underneath Zmija's ribcage. Zmija let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shamrock lands a shot to the body.#KD#
Shamrock drops Zmija onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Zmija is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Shamrock lands a nice uppercut.#ROC#
Zmija is rocked!
Shamrock scores with a hook to the body.
Shamrock throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zmijas head.
Zmija is still on wobbly legs! Can Shamrock finish him?#KD#
Shamrock drops Zmija onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Zmija is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shamrock lands a big right hand that drops Zmija! The killer instinct kicks in and Shamrock finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Shamrock!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tank Shamrock!
After winning the bout, Tank Shamrock thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 09, 2016

#R1#
Shannon tries to land a body kick
and Shamrock counters with a stiff right hand.
Shannon scoring well with a low kick there.
Shamrock moves out of range as Shannon strikes.
Shamrock lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Shamrock definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shamrock comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shannon jabs Shamrock right on the nose. Shamrock blinks but takes it well.#CUT2#
It looks like Tank Shamrock has been cut.
Shannon takes a swing at Shamrock's ribcage but misses.
Shannon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shamrock throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shannon, as that shot connected.
Shamrock misses with a looping left.
Shamrock misses with an uppercut. Shannon saw that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A lazy left from Shamrock finds it's target.
A big right from Shannon misses.
Shamrock swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Shannon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shamrock moves away.
Shamrock takes one to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shannon. Shamrock does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Shamrock avoids the body shot from Shannon.
Mike Shannon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shannon tries to score with a low kick but Shamrock moves his leg out of the way.
Shannon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shannon lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Shannon swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shamrock counters with a stiff right hand.
Shannon scores with a jab to the head.
Shannon lands a nice looking body shot.
Shannon misses with a double jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shannon.
Shamrock throws a hook to the side of Shannon's head but Shannon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shamrock swings for the body but Shannon moves out of range.
Shannon misses with a body punch
letting Shamrock counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shamrock. Shannon does a little dance to reset his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice straight punches there by Shannon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shannon.
Shannon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shamrock with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
Shannon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shamrock throws a big counter combination but Shannon scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shannon. Shamrock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shannon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shannon throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shamrock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shamrock misses with a hook.
Shannon misses with a wild body shot.
Shamrock is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Shannon.#CUT2#
Tank Shamrock's cut is getting worse.
Shannon scores with a nice strike.
Shannon takes a swing at Shamrock's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Shamrock does it's job there.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shannon avoids the body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a body shot.
Shannon lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Shannon.#CUT2#
Tank Shamrock's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Shamrock lands the left hand.#T3#
Shamrock throws a big shot that misses.
Shannon steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Shamrock.
Shannon looks to score with a jab to the body but Shamrock is just out of range.
Shamrock avoids a kick to the body.
Shannon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd cheers as Shannon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shamrock doesn't seem phased though.
A punch lands to the side of Shannon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Shannon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shannon throws a sloppy head kick
and Shannon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shannon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shamrock moves out of range as Shannon throws a body kick.
Shannon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shamrock slips a jab from Shannon.
Shamrock blocks a head kick by Shannon.
Shannon looks to score with a jab to the body but Shamrock is just out of range.
Shamrock is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shannon has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T4#
Shamrock misses with a looping right.
Shamrock moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromShannon.
Shamrock looks to throw the jab but Shannon is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shamrock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shannon manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Shannon.
Shamrock slips under a jab from Shannon.
Shamrock throws a jab but it's blocked by Shannon.
Shamrock avoids the body shot from Shannon.
Shamrock's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Shannon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shamrock scrambles back to his feet.
Shamrock lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab, jab by Shannon - just one landing. #CUT2#
Jeez, Tank Shamrock's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Shannon swings for the body but Shamrock moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamrock gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shannon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Shannon slips a straight right by Shamrock.
Shannon goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Shannon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tank Shamrock's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Shannon tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Shamrock to counter with a crisp jab.
Shamrock on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mike Shannon!
An out of breath Mike Shannon thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 30, 2016

#R1#
Zolner misses with an uppercut
and Shamrock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Timur Zolner has been cut.
Shamrock definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shamrock misses with a straight left.
Shamrock throws an off balance right hand
and Zolner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shamrock missing with a left hand there. Zolner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shamrock tests Zolner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Zolner blocks the leg kick.
Zolner throws a wild body kick that Shamrock sees coming a mile off.
Shamrock fires out a quick counter leg kick but Zolner just manages to avoid it.
Shamrock misses with an uppercut
and Zolner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zolner moves away.
Zolner appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Zolner darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shamrock taking some punishment here, with Zolner in his half guard. #T1#
Zolner controlling the action here.
Zolner slips a nice elbow through Shamrock's hands, connecting with Shamrock's forehead.
Zolner trying to pass the guard but Shamrock defending well.
Zolner perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Shamrock is trying to maintain the position but Zolner is very close to passing his half guard.
Zolner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zolner thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shamrock's head.
Zolner is taking a breather. Shamrock says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Shamrock is defending against the submission attempts here by Zolner.
Shamrock blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zolner.
Shamrock avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zolner.
Zolner trying to control the pace.
Zolner working Shamrock over with strikes.
Shamrock knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zolner on the ground.
Shamrock blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zolner. #T3#
Zolner throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Shamrock taking some punishment here, with Zolner in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shamrock trying to control but Zolner postures up.
Zolner keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Shamrock taking some punishment here, with Zolner in his half guard.
Zolner throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Shamrock avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zolner.
Shamrock is trying to stand.
Zolner is controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Shamrock throws a poor cross that misses
and Zolner counters with a right hand to the body.
Shamrock swings widly with a right hand
letting Zolner counter with a right hand.
Zolner misses with a body kick.#TD2#
Zolner drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Shamrock wants to get back to his feet but Zolner passes into half guard. #REVR#
Zolner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zolner perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Zolner has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timur Zolner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Timur Zolner's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Zolner lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#TD2#
Zolner fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Shamrock sprawls well initially but Zolner persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Zolner stalling.
Zolner working Shamrock over with strikes.
Shamrock wants to improve his position but Zolner is controlling well.
Shamrock might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Zolner in particular looking to stall.
Shamrock on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shamrock tries to get out of the position.
Shamrock avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zolner. #T1#
Zolner not doing much here.
Shamrock looks like he's trying to stand up.
Timur Zolner has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zolner throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Zolner trying to control the pace.
Zolner lands with a punch from half guard.
Zolner working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Zolner sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shamrock defending well though.
Shamrock is looking to control Zolner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shamrock avoid being mounted?
Shamrock avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zolner.
Zolner content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zolner scores with a body shot. #T3#
Zolner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shamrock. #CL2#
Zolner moves into the clinch.#BC#
Shamrock breaks from the clinch.
Zolner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zolner is looking for the big counter here.
Tank Shamrock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shamrock misses with a left hand
and Zolner counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Tank Shamrock has been cut.
Shamrock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shamrock throws a hook to the side of Zolner's head but Zolner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zolner! But no joy.
Zolner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shamrock.
Shamrock throwing a counter right hand but Zolner manages to avoid it.
Zolner tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shamrock swivels and escapes.
Shamrock throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zolner counters with a nice uppercut.
Shamrock misses with a left hand
and Zolner counters with a nice uppercut.
Shamrock is looking to land body kicks.
Zolner let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Zolner is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T4#
Zolner fails to land with a series of punches.
Shamrock is looking to counter punch.
Shamrock stuns Zolner with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#TD2#
Zolner gets a double leg takedown into Shamrock's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zolner not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Zolner is continuing to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Let's hope that Zolner has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timur Zolner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Zolner takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL2#
Shamrock gets tackled into the cage by Zolner. Zolner maintains the clinch.
A short left from Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Zolner controls his hands.
Shamrock swings wildly with an uppercut but Zolner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shamrock avoids a wild elbow strike from Zolner.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zolner goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shamrock prevents it.
Zolner has Shamrock pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shamrock manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shamrock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Shamrock.
Zolner is pushing Shamrock up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T1#
Shamrock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zolner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shamrock misses with the head strike.
Zolner changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shamrock fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tank Shamrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timur Zolner.
Zolner looks to land a left hand but Shamrock moved out of range nicely.
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zolner moves away.
A shot to the liver by Shamrock. Beautiful body shot.
Shamrock throws an off balance right hand
and Shamrock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zolner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zolner tries to counter with a clinch but Shamrock shakes him off and moves away.
Shamrock throws a lazy uppercut
and Zolner counters with a nice uppercut.
Zolner smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zolner fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tank Shamrock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Zolner doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shamrock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shamrock scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shamrock circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shamrock lands with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zolner tries to clinch up but Shamrock circles away and keeps his distance.
Zolner has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Zolner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shamrock.
Zolner let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Zolner shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shamrock as he jumps to the side.
Shamrock was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shamrock misses with a hook. Zolner ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Zolner on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zolner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shamrock.
Zolner tries a quick counter leg kick but Shamrock is wise to it.
Shamrock throws out a loose jab but Zolner uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Zolner instigates a clinch.
Shamrock tries to break free but Zolner pushes him back against the cage.
Shamrock tries a body shot but Zolner blocks it. #BC#
Shamrock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shamrock throws a hook but Zolner avoids it easily.
Zolner counters with a body kick.
Shamrock misses with a right hand
and Zolner counters with a stiff right hand.
Zolner walks into a jab.
Shamrock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zolner.
Shamrock takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Timur Zolner is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Zolner takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Shamrock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zolner.
Shamrock looks to land a left hand but Zolner moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Zolner on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zolner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shamrock.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shamrock misses with a body shot.
Zolner scores with a shot to the body.
Shamrock connects with a nice looking jab. #CL2#
Zolner moves into the clinch successfully.
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Zolner controls his hands.
Shamrock misses with the head strike.
Shamrock throws a punch but it's blocked by Zolner.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tank Shamrock showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zolner has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timur Zolner!
An out of breath Timur Zolner thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 28, 2016

#R1#
Austin with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Shamrock decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Austin's guard.
Shamrock definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shamrock controls from within his opponent's guard.
Shamrock slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SU#
Shamrock stands up and beckons Austin to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock scores with a nice strike.#CUT#
It looks like Steve Austin has been cut.
Austin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Austin goes for a double leg but Shamrock avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shamrock continues to drive forward.
Shamrock feinted with a counter takedown.#KD#
Shamrock drops Austin with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Austin looks back up at him and smiles so Shamrock waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#
Austin is rocked!#T1#
Crack! Shamrock connects with the perfect overhand right and Austin falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Shamrock!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tank Shamrock!
A relieved looking Tank Shamrock thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 43
Date: Jun 24, 2016

#R1#
Palmeri misses the shot to the body.
We've been told by Palmeri's head coaches at Holding Cell that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Shamrock throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Palmeri.
Palmeri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shamrock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Palmeri.
Shamrock tries to work over Palmeri's front leg with a kick but Palmeri checks it.
Palmeri with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shamrock throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Palmeri feinted with a counter takedown.
Sloppy strikes from Shamrock. Those never looked like landing.
Shamrock lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Palmeri circles away quickly and effectively.
Shamrock throws a series of punches but Palmeri moves out of range.
Shamrock misses with an uppercut.
Tank Shamrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmeri lands a leg kick that knocks Shamrock off balance momentarily.
Palmeri feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shamrocks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT#
It looks like Tank Shamrock has been cut.
Shamrock throws a poor cross that misses
and Palmeri counters with a good, hard body kick but Shamrock shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Palmeri lands with a nice body kick. #T1#
Palmeri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Palmeri ducks under a wild hook from Shamrock.
Palmeri throwing a counter right hand but Shamrock manages to avoid it.
Palmeri defending well as Shamrock loads up on a big left hand.
Shamrock takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shamrock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shamrock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Palmeri.
Shamrock throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Palmeri.
Palmeri is looking to counter with head kicks.
Shamrock throws a right and a left that both miss.
Palmeri throws a leg kick which misses Shamrock's front leg but catches the back leg as Shamrock tries to avoid it.
Shamrock scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Palmeri doesn't seem bothered though.
Shamrock tried to score with a low kick but Palmeri checks it.
Palmeri appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Shamrock just misses with a punch to the body.
A good leg kick by Palmeri.
Shamrock scores with a jab to the body.
Shamrock throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shamrock misses with a double jab
and Palmeri cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shamrock will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Palmeri lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Shamrock has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shamrock and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Despite the aggression on Shamrock's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Shamrock looks to land a combination but Palmeri avoids it well.
Shamrock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shamrock gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Palmeri connects with an inside leg kick.
Shamrock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shamrock swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Palmeri counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Shamrock working a defensive guard here.
Palmeri landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
Shamrock working a defensive guard but Palmeri passes into half guard.
Palmeri 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.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Palmeri lands a nice short elbow.
Shamrock has hold of Palmeri's hands but Palmeri slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Palmeri uses his free foot to push down on Shamrock's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Shamrock.
Palmeri postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Shamrock looks a forlorn figure.
Palmeri lands a couple of good shots and Shamrock has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Palmeri landing with strikes. #CUT#
That has opened up Tank Shamrock's cut even more.
Palmeri is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Shamrock just trying to survive but Palmeri is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T4#
Palmeri scores with punches to the body. #CUT#
The cut above Tank Shamrock's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shamrock covers up after that shot from Palmeri. #CUT#
Tank Shamrock's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Frankie Palmeri!
Frankie Palmeri retains his heavyweight title!

Event: Immortals 23 Paulik v Sojka
Date: May 07, 2016

#R1#
Shamrock rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chapel counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Shamrock is lucky that one didn't land flush. #CL#
Chapel rushes Shamrock and presses him up against the cage.
Shamrock's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#CUT#
It looks like Tank Shamrock has been cut.
Shamrock misses with the head strike.
Chapel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chapel prevents a body shot from Shamrock.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chapel .
Shamrock looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Chapel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shamrocks head.
Shamrock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shamrock pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Chapel throws a punch but it's blocked by Shamrock.
Shamrock is trying to break free.
Shamrock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chapel .
Shamrock is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Chapel misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chapel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chapel .
Chapel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chapel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shamrocks head.
Chapel swings wildly with an uppercut but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Shamrock pushes off an throws an elbow but Chapel leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Chapel lands a nice uppercut.
Chapel is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Chapel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chapel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chapel lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Shamrock breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Chapel moves into the clinch.
Shamrock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shamrock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chapel blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Shamrock breaks the clinch.
Chapel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shamrock just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Chapel gets a clinch. #BC2#
Shamrock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chapel moves in looking to clinch but Shamrock pushes him off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chapel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chapel tries to clinch up but Shamrock circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Shamrock misses with a wild combination.
Shamrock sizes up Chapel with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shamrock circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shamrock jabs Chapel to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
Chapel clinches up with Shamrock and pushes him back against the cage.
Chapel avoids the elbow strike from Shamrock, against the cage.
Chapel avoiding damage.
A short right from Chapel on the inside.
Shamrock has a couple of punches blocked by Chapel .
Chapel dodges an elbow strike from Shamrock.
Chapel pushes Shamrock back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shamrock scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chapel working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from Shamrock.
Shamrock lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shamrock. #T3##BC2#
Shamrock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chapel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tank Shamrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shamrock scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT2#
It looks like Billy Chapel has been cut.
Shamrock throws a hook to the side of Chapel 's head but Chapel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shamrock throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL#
Chapel rushes Shamrock and presses him up against the cage.
Shamrock lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Chapel .
Shamrock has a couple of punches blocked by Chapel . #BC2#
Shamrock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#KD2#
Shamrock lands a big uppercut and Chapel crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Chapel looks OK. Shamrock waves Chapel back to his feet!#ROC2#
Chapel is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chapel switches off momentarily and Shamrock cracks him with a monster right hand! Chapel topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Shamrock dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Shamrock!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tank Shamrock!

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