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Event:
HI 58: Keen to Fight
Date: May 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Shuttlesworth's jab looks to have found its range, popping Somakandarkram under the eye.
Somakandarkram takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shuttlesworth throws a body shot but no joy.
Somakandarkram throws a leg kick that misses.
Somakandarkram throws a nice head kick!
Shuttlesworth bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Somakandarkram misses with a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Shuttlesworth on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shuttlesworth looks to land a left hand but Somakandarkram moved out of range nicely.
Shuttlesworth scores with a jab to the head.
Somakandarkram connects with an inside leg kick.
Shuttlesworth misses with a hook. Somakandarkram ducked under it nicely.
Somakandarkram misses with a straight left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Somakandarkram misses with a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Shuttlesworth.
Shuttlesworth misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Somakandarkram counters with a nice low kick that buckles Shuttlesworth's knee momentarily.#T1#
Somakandarkram throws a head kick that half lands.
Shuttlesworth avoids the head kick by Somakandarkram.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Somakandarkram.
Shuttlesworth takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#ROC#
Shuttlesworth is rocked!
Shuttlesworth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shuttlesworth is still on wobbly legs! Can Somakandarkram finish him?
Somakandarkram misses with a head kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shuttlesworth checks a leg kick.
Despite the aggression on Shuttlesworth's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Somakandarkram scores with a kick to the body.
A combination from Shuttlesworth does no damage.
Somakandarkram throws a body shot but no joy.
Shuttlesworth seems to have recovered his senses.
Somakandarkram pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shuttlesworth is out of range and Somakandarkram settles back down.
Somakandarkram uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shuttlesworth avoids the head kick by Somakandarkram.
Shuttlesworth gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Somakandarkram counters with an outside leg kick.
Shuttlesworth avoids a kick to the body.
Somakandarkram dodges the punch combination from Shuttlesworth.
Somakandarkram lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T2#
An inside leg kick lands from Somakandarkram.
Somakandarkram misses with a body kick.
Shuttlesworth misses the shot to the body.
Somakandarkram tries a head kick but it misses.
Somakandarkram is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A right-left combo lands from Shuttlesworth.
Somakandarkram uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shuttlesworth.
Shuttlesworth tries a head kick but it misses.
#KD#
Somakandarkram lands a big head kick that sends Shuttlesworth tumbling to the mat! Somakandarkram takes a step backwards and waves Shuttlesworth back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Somakandarkram looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Shuttlesworth checks a leg kick nicely.
Shuttlesworth lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Somakandarkram circles away quickly and effectively.#T3#
Shuttlesworth takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shuttlesworth throws a jab but it's blocked by Somakandarkram.
Somakandarkram on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Somakandarkram tries a head kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick from Somakandarkram misses.
Shuttlesworth connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shuttlesworth blocks a head kick by Somakandarkram.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shuttlesworth! But no joy.
Shuttlesworth throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Somakandarkram throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shuttlesworth.
Somakandarkram lands a leg kick that knocks Shuttlesworth off balance momentarily.
Somakandarkram moves out of range of the strikes.
Shivakamini Somakandarkram seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A clash of legs there as Shuttlesworth blocks the low kick.
Somakandarkram tries a head kick but it misses.
#T4#
Somakandarkram tries to score with a low kick but Shuttlesworth moves his leg out of the way.
Shuttlesworth checks the leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Somakandarkram. Beautiful body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Somakandarkram drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Shuttlesworth checks a low kick from Somakandarkram.
Shuttlesworth looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Somakandarkram throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shuttlesworth throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shuttlesworth jabs Somakandarkram right on the nose. Somakandarkram blinks but takes it well.
Somakandarkram fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shuttlesworth manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Somakandarkram throws a head kick that Shuttlesworth semi-blocks.
Shuttlesworth chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Somakandarkram can pounce on him.
Somakandarkram throws a sloppy head kick and Shuttlesworth moves out of range easily.
Shuttlesworth throws out a counter right but Somakandarkram avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shivakamini Somakandarkram dominated that round.
That's time! Somakandarkram's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Shuttlesworth fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Somakandarkram throws a front kick aimed at Shuttlesworth's knee but Shuttlesworth avoids it well.
Shuttlesworth looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Somakandarkram pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shuttlesworth jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shuttlesworth has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Shuttlesworth takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Somakandarkram lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Somakandarkram misses with a low kick.
Shuttlesworth connects with a single shot there.
Somakandarkram throws a powerful right kick. Shuttlesworth tried to block low but the kick was high! Shuttlesworth was taken right off of his feet! Somakandarkram jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Shivakamini Somakandarkram!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Shivakamini Somakandarkram made sure he mentioned Sully's Bar & Grill, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
HI50: Fight & Furious VI
Date: May 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Shuttlesworth dips to his left and cracks Roussow with an uppercut!
Shuttlesworth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Roussow is looking to counter the offense by Shuttlesworth and move into the clinch.
Roussow showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shuttlesworth.
A telegraphed right hand from Roussow misses the target.
Shuttlesworth misses with a looping right.
Roussow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shuttlesworth moves away.
Roussow connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shuttlesworth. Shuttlesworth circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shuttlesworth is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Roussow on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roussow missing with a left hand there. Shuttlesworth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shuttlesworth misses with a double jab.
Roussow seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Shuttlesworth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Roussow. #T1##CL#
Roussow gets a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Roussow.
Nice body punch from Roussow - that landed with a thud.
Roussow lands a hook that snaps the head of Shuttlesworth backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Roussow.#ROC#
Shuttlesworth is rocked!
Roussow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shuttlesworth is still on wobbly legs! Can Roussow finish him?
Roussow lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD#
Roussow has hold of one of Shuttlesworth's legs. Shuttlesworth is fighting the takedown attempt but Roussow gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Shuttlesworth told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Roussow missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roussow gets to his feet and stands over Shuttlesworth, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Shuttlesworth felt that one! Roussow unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Shuttlesworth from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ken Roussow!
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Event:
HI39: Supremacy in Hayashi
Date: Apr 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Wensleydale shoots for a takedown but Shuttlesworth saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Shuttlesworth tries to keep at a distance but Wensleydale has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wensleydale trying to land knees to the body.
Shuttlesworth stalling in the clinch but Wensleydale improves position.
Wensleydale is looking to take this one to the mat.
Shuttlesworth wants to break free but Wensleydale has control.
Shuttlesworth is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wensleydale is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shuttlesworth is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wensleydale tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wensleydale looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shuttlesworth has had enough of the clinch but Wensleydale keeps him there for the moment.#TD2#
Wensleydale gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Shuttlesworth regains guard.
#T1#
Wensleydale is looking to work some ground and pound but Shuttlesworth has wrist control.
Shuttlesworth wants to sweep but no luck.
We've been hearing good reports from Shuttlesworth's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Shuttlesworth throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Shuttlesworth avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wensleydale is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Wensleydale wants to pass the guard but Shuttlesworth is keeping the position.
Shuttlesworth trying to keep a closed guard but Wensleydale is proving a slippery customer.
Wensleydale postures up in Shuttlesworth's guard and throws a big left but Shuttlesworth blocks it.
Wensleydale controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nice takedown defense from Shuttlesworth. No joy for Wensleydale on that attempt.
Jesus Shuttlesworth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aldous Wensleydale.#CL#
Shuttlesworth moves into range and clinches up with Wensleydale.
Wensleydale prevents Shuttlesworth from breaking the clinch.
Shuttlesworth can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Shuttlesworth's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wensleydale throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wensleydale prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wensleydale throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shuttlesworth blocks it with crossed arms.
Wensleydale pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wensleydale jumps guard but Shuttlesworth turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Wensleydale has Shuttlesworth pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shuttlesworth manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T3#
Wensleydale trying to land knees to the body.
#BC#
Shuttlesworth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shuttlesworth throws a body punch but Wensleydale moves out of range. #CL2#
Wensleydale moves into the clinch successfully.
Wensleydale tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#TD2#
Shuttlesworth is fighting off a takedown attempt but Wensleydale is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Shuttlesworth to the mat. Shuttlesworth regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Shuttlesworth keeping moving, preventing Wensleydale from controlling successfully.
Shuttlesworth working a defensive guard here.
Shuttlesworth is pulling down on Wensleydale's head to control his posture. #T4#
Wensleydale is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wensleydale throwing strikes from guard but Shuttlesworth blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wensleydale throws a big elbow that misses.
Shuttlesworth is controlling Wensleydale's posture.
Shuttlesworth working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Wensleydale has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aldous Wensleydale dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Shuttlesworth displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wensleydale.
A big left from Shuttlesworth misses.
Wensleydale has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wensleydale misses with a takedown attempt
and Shuttlesworth counters with a stiff right hand.
Wensleydale gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shuttlesworth.
Shuttlesworth misses with a series of wild punches.
Shuttlesworth throws a series of punches but Wensleydale moves out of range. #CL2#
Wensleydale darts in and clinches Shuttlesworth up against the cage.
Shuttlesworth is trying to push Wensleydale away but Wensleydale has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shuttlesworth blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shuttlesworth wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Shuttlesworth has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wensleydale is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T1#
Wensleydale with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shuttlesworth blocks an elbow strike.
Wensleydale is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wensleydale landing knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wensleydale.
Shuttlesworth wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wensleydale has him pressed against the cage.
Wensleydale lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Jesus Shuttlesworth has been cut.
Shuttlesworth working hard to break the clinch.
Wensleydale looking to throw knees to the head but Shuttlesworth is blocking nicely.
Wensleydale landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#T2#
Shuttlesworth is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jesus Shuttlesworth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aldous Wensleydale.#TD2#
Wensleydale has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Shuttlesworth regains guard immediately.
Wensleydale is standing up over Shuttlesworth. Shuttlesworth looks to escape but Wensleydale dives into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#REVR#
Wensleydale lands an elbow.
Shuttlesworth on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shuttlesworth tries to get out of the position.
Shuttlesworth on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Shuttlesworth on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #ROC2#
Shuttlesworth is rocked!
Shuttlesworth sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Oh Shuttlesworth is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aldous Wensleydale has got the better of the ground game so far.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Wensleydale connects with a nice short shot to Shuttlesworth's temple.
Wensleydale looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wensleydale is pressing down on Shuttlesworth's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shuttlesworth is holding on for now.
Wensleydale controlling the pace. #T3#
Shuttlesworth is looking for a sweep. Wensleydale is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wensleydale is trying to control the action in half guard but Shuttlesworth is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shuttlesworth seems to have got his legs back now.
Wensleydale is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Wensleydale missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wensleydale is trying to control the action in half guard but Shuttlesworth is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shuttlesworth is trying to stand back up but Wensleydale is controlling him
Wensleydale is looking to take a break and control but Shuttlesworth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wensleydale lands with a punch from half guard. #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.
Wensleydale landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Shuttlesworth is refusing to be controlled, as Wensleydale sits in half guard.
Shuttlesworth trying to control but Wensleydale postures up.
Wensleydale missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Shuttlesworth is refusing to be controlled, as Wensleydale sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jesus Shuttlesworth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Wensleydale closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wensleydale working the strikes but Shuttlesworth uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Wensleydale is trying to control the action in half guard but Shuttlesworth is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aldous Wensleydale showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jesus Shuttlesworth's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Wensleydale fails with the takedown.
It looked like Shuttlesworth was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wensleydale.
Wensleydale shoots in looking for a takedown but Shuttlesworth manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wensleydale's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wensleydale tries to clinch up but Shuttlesworth circles away and keeps his distance.
Shuttlesworth shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wensleydale eats them both and turns towards Shuttlesworth to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wensleydale shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shuttlesworth defends it nicely.
Jesus Shuttlesworth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aldous Wensleydale.
Shuttlesworth lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wensleydale circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wensleydale fails with the takedown
and Shuttlesworth counters with a one-two to the body.
Shuttlesworth stuffs the takedown.
A little feinted left hand from Shuttlesworth on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wensleydale shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shuttlesworth as he jumps to the side. #T1#
Shuttlesworth comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shuttlesworth avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Wensleydale instigates a clinch.
Shuttlesworth misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wensleydale.
Shuttlesworth takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wensleydale misses with a knee strike.
Wensleydale missing with knees to the body.
Wensleydale utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wensleydale tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shuttlesworth avoids it.
Aldous Wensleydale is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Wensleydale tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shuttlesworth has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wensleydale avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Aldous Wensleydale seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Shuttlesworth is trying to break free.#TD2#
Wensleydale works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Wensleydale trying to control but Shuttlesworth is working from the bottom.
Wensleydale sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Shuttlesworth has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Wensleydale has passed into side control.
Wensleydale working away.
Shuttlesworth is looking for a sweep.
Wensleydale taking a breather here. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Shuttlesworth can't do much from the bottom here.
Wensleydale wants to control but Shuttlesworth is keeping him busy.
Shuttlesworth tries to bench press Wensleydale off him but Wensleydale keeps the position.
Wensleydale happy to just control the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
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 Jesus Shuttlesworth.
I think Wensleydale 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aldous Wensleydale!
Aldous Wensleydale decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Highland Island 26
Date: Apr 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Shuttlesworth keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bayless tries to clinch there but Shuttlesworth circles away.
Bayless connects with a jab.
Bayless misses with the combination.
A cross from Bayless lands.
A left and a right from Bayless both land. Nice combination.
Bayless throws a lazy body kick
and Shuttlesworth counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bayless displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A punch combination from Bayless misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bayless throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shuttlesworth swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shuttlesworth misses with the combination.
#T1#
Bayless lands a jab-cross combination.
Bayless throws a right hand that Shuttlesworth ducks under and follows up with a left that Shuttlesworth also avoids with ease.
Shuttlesworth misses with a series of wild punches.
Sloppy strikes from Shuttlesworth. Those never looked like landing.
Shuttlesworth looks to land a left hand but Bayless moved out of range nicely.
Bayless throws out a counter right but Shuttlesworth avoids it with no problem.
Bayless throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bayless connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bayless throws a right and a left that Shuttlesworth avoids nicely.
Bayless throws a series of punches but Shuttlesworth avoids them all with ease.
Bayless sizes up Shuttlesworth with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2#
Bayless 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.
Bayless throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shuttlesworth counters with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bayless misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bayless misses with a body kick.
Shuttlesworth dodges the punch combination from Bayless.
A punch combination from Bayless misses.
Bayless throws a body shot but no joy.
Bayless throws a series of punches but Shuttlesworth moves out of range.
Shuttlesworth blocks a head kick by Bayless.
Shuttlesworth fails in his attempt to clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bayless. #T3#
Bayless throws a series of punches but Shuttlesworth avoids them all with ease.
Bayless throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shuttlesworth.
Bayless throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bayless scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bayless throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shuttlesworth counters with a nice body shot.
Bayless throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shuttlesworth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bayless takes a swing at Shuttlesworth's ribcage but misses.
Bayless walks into a stiff left hand from Shuttlesworth.
Shuttlesworth throws a jab but it's blocked by Bayless.
Bayless lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shuttlesworth avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bayless misses with a looping right.#T4##CL#
Shuttlesworth rushes Bayless and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Bayless manages to break the clinch.
Shuttlesworth tries to clinch but Bayless moves out of range.
Bayless fails to land with a series of punches.
Bayless scores with a jab. Shuttlesworth acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Shuttlesworth showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bayless.
Shuttlesworth throwing a counter right hand but Bayless manages to avoid it.
Bayless throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shuttlesworth.
Bayless misses with a few strikes there.
Bayless just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromShuttlesworth.
Shuttlesworth showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bayless.
A punch combination from Bayless misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Skip Bayless dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Bayless throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shuttlesworth showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bayless.
Shuttlesworth misses with a few strikes there.
Bayless throws a counter combo.
A leg kick checked by Bayless.
Bayless takes a swing at Shuttlesworth's ribcage but misses.
Shuttlesworth throws a big counter combination but Bayless scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bayless has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shuttlesworth moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bayless throws a combination that misses
and Shuttlesworth counters with a one-two to the body.
Bayless throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shuttlesworth.
Jesus Shuttlesworth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shuttlesworth throws an overhand right that lands on Bayless's shoulder, as Bayless tries to avoid the shot.
Shuttlesworth drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bayless scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shuttlesworth moves in looking to clinch but Bayless pushes him off.#T1#
Bayless throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bayless connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shuttlesworth momentarily.
No joy there for Bayless, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bayless throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Shuttlesworth to counter with a crisp jab.
Bayless throws a series of punches but Shuttlesworth avoids them all with ease.
Shuttlesworth 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.
Shuttlesworth throws the left hand but Bayless avoids the punch easily.
Despite the aggression on Bayless's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Shuttlesworth takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A counter left hand to the body from Shuttlesworth misses its target.
Bayless throws a hook but Shuttlesworth avoids it easily.
Bayless feints a jab promting Shuttlesworth to slip. Bayless then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Shuttlesworth slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Shuttlesworth scores with a three punch combo!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Bayless misses.
It looked like Shuttlesworth was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T2#
Shuttlesworth pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shuttlesworth looks to land a combination but Bayless avoids it well.
As Shuttlesworth backs off Bayless throws a huge counter combo but Shuttlesworth manages to avoid it all.
Bayless swinging wildly here.
Bayless throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shuttlesworth counters with a stiff right hand.
Shuttlesworth wants to clinch up but Bayless keeps it at a distance.
As Shuttlesworth backs off Bayless throws a huge counter combo but Shuttlesworth manages to avoid it all.
Bayless falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shuttlesworth counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bayless's knee momentarily.
Bayless will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shuttlesworth moves out of range of the leg kick from Bayless.
The fighters circling - Bayless throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Bayless scores with a jab to the body.
Bayless misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shuttlesworth lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bayless misses with the combination.
Shuttlesworth swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shuttlesworth misses with a body shot.
Bayless throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bayless lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Shuttlesworth tries to clinch but Bayless moves out of range.
Bayless fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bayless swinging wildly here.
#T4#
Shuttlesworth is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bayless swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bayless swings widly with a right hand
and Shuttlesworth counters with a body kick that stops Bayless in his tracks momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shuttlesworth on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Skip Bayless seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Bayless, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bayless is breathing heavily.
Bayless dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shuttlesworth tries to clinch there but Bayless circles away.
Bayless throws a counter combo.
Bayless misses with a series of wild punches.
Bayless throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Decent striking displayed by Bayless there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Skip Bayless showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bayless stuns Shuttlesworth with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL#
Shuttlesworth has Bayless up against the cage in a clinch.
Shuttlesworth holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC2#
Bayless's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shuttlesworth throws a head kick that misses.
Bayless fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Bayless.
Bayless dodges the punch combination from Shuttlesworth.
#T1#
Bayless scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shuttlesworth doesn't seem bothered though.
Shuttlesworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bayless.
Shuttlesworth is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Bayless moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Shuttlesworth's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shuttlesworth is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bayless is defending well.#BC2#
Bayless breaks from the clinch.
Shuttlesworth cracks Bayless with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bayless walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shuttlesworth checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bayless misses with a two punch combination.
#T2#
Bayless tries a head kick but it misses.
Shuttlesworth lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bayless swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shuttlesworth feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bayless misses with a double jab.
Bayless takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bayless scores with a jab. Shuttlesworth acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Shuttlesworth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bayless.
A punch combination from Shuttlesworth misses.
Bayless throws a counter combo.
Bayless throws a right and a left that Shuttlesworth avoids nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bayless tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Skip Bayless seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Bayless moves into range and clinches up with Shuttlesworth.#BC2#
Bayless breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bayless throws a series of punches but Shuttlesworth moves out of range. #T3#
Bayless will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shuttlesworth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Shuttlesworth on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters circling - Shuttlesworth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bayless throws a right hand that Shuttlesworth ducks under and follows up with a left that Shuttlesworth also avoids with ease.
It looked like Shuttlesworth was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Shuttlesworth!
Bayless misses with a low kick.
Shuttlesworth went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bayless looks to land a combination. Shuttlesworth sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Shuttlesworth throws a right and a left that Bayless avoids nicely.
Bayless throws out a powerful jab.
Shuttlesworth looks to land a combination but Bayless avoids it well.
Bayless looks to land a combination but Shuttlesworth avoids it well. #T4#
Bayless is looking to clinch but Shuttlesworth is avoiding it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bayless misses with a low kick.
Bayless misses with a body shot.
Bayless throws a nice looking combination but Shuttlesworth bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A combination from Shuttlesworth does no damage.
Bayless throws a right and a left that Shuttlesworth avoids nicely.
Bayless tries to clinch up but Shuttlesworth circles away and keeps his distance.
Some wild striking there from Bayless.
Bayless scores with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Skip Bayless comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bayless has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Skip Bayless!
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