Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: UFC-Fright Night 11
Date: Dec 16, 2017

#R1#
Banks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shakur moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shakur tries to close the distance and clinch up but Banks swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shakur scores with a decent looking hook.
Shakur scores with a jab to the jaw.
Banks misses with a head kick.
Banks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shakur.
Banks avoids a punch combination nicely.
A head kick misses from Shakur.
Shakur misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shakur moves in looking to clinch but Banks pushes him off.
Shakur looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Banks fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shakur tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Banks counters with a stiff right hand.
Shakur misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Banks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shakur circles away quickly and effectively.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shakur lands a high kick!
Shakur throws a head kick but Banks moves out of range. #T1#
Banks misses with a head kick.
Shakur misses with the combination.
Banks blocks a head kick by Shakur.
Banks misses with a body kick.
Shakur misses with a combination
and Banks counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Shakur misses with a head kick.
Shakur throws a head kick that misses.
Tyrus Shakur is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Banks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shakur sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shakur tries to clinch up but Banks circles away and keeps his distance.
Shakur throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Banks avoids the head kick by Shakur.
Banks feints and then cracks Shakur's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shakur down.
Banks swats away the attempt to clinch by Shakur.#T2##CL#
Shakur forces Banks back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Banks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Banks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shakur moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Banks pushes Shakur up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shakur jumps guard but Banks stands there with Shakur around his waist. Shakur gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Banks misses with a body punch.
Shakur is trying to drag Banks to the mat but Banks just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shakur wants to break free but Banks has control.
Banks has Shakur pressed against the cage, preventing Shakur from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Still in the clinch, Banks scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shakur really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T3#
A right hand to the body from Banks.
Banks pushes Shakur back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Banks lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Banks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shakur tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Banks let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Shakur misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No joy there for Shakur, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shakur 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.
Some wild striking there from Shakur.
Banks scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shakur tries to close the distance and clinch but Banks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shakur lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Banks circles away quickly and effectively.
Banks throws a head kick but Shakur moves out of range. #T4#
Banks throws a right and a left that Shakur avoids nicely.
Banks avoids the head kick by Shakur.
Sloppy strikes from Banks. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banks misses with a head kick.
Shakur lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Banks fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shakur misses with a double jab
and Banks counters with a leg kick.
Banks scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Banks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shakur moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Banks throws a leg kick but Shakur checks it.
Shakur scores with a head kick. Banks tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Banks throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Banks has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Shakur on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Banks. Banks obviously looking to wear him down.
Banks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shakur swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christopher Banks dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A big left from Banks misses.
Banks throws a hook but Shakur blocks it.
Shakur tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Banks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Banks throws a counter combo.
Banks takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Christopher Banks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Banks lands with a cross.
Banks lands a high kick!
Shakur pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Banks gets tackled into the cage by Shakur. Shakur maintains the clinch.
Shakur jumps guard but Banks turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A left hand lands to the body for Banks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks scores with a shot to the side of Shakur's head.
Shakur wants a takedown. #BC2#
Banks breaks from the clinch.
Shakur lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Banks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shakur fails with an attempt to clinch. #T1#
Banks dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shakur. That did some damage!
Banks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shakur misses with a head kick.
Shakur moves away from the strike by Banks.
Shakur fails to land with a series of punches.
Shakur lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Banks circles away quickly and effectively.
Banks tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Banks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shakur throws a head kick but Banks moves out of range.
Banks throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shakur throws a head kick that misses
letting Banks counter with a right hand.
Shakur throws a right hand that Banks ducks under and follows up with a left that Banks also avoids with ease.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shakur misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shakur sets himself, and Banks steps forward looking for the clinch! Shakur avoids it this time.
Shakur lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Shakur tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Banks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Banks on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Banks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shakur was well out of range. Poor timing from Banks.#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!
Banks throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Banks connects with a solid leg kick.
Shakur tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Banks buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shakur lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Banks circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Banks moves into range and clinches up with Shakur.
Banks dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Banks keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shakur's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Banks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Banks feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shakur's calf.
Shakur with a nice cross.
Shakur tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Banks. Those never looked like landing. #T3#
Shakur misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shakur tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shakur is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shakur looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shakur slips a jab and a cross from Banks.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Donk. Shakur catches Banks right on the button with a cross.
Shakur scores with a sloppy right hand. Banks should have avoided that one.
Banks bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shakur throws a sloppy head kick
and Banks makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Shakur really felt that one!
Banks throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tyrus Shakur is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shakur shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Banks eats them both and turns towards Shakur to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd cheers as Banks lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shakur doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Shakur.
Banks with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Banks moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4#
Shakur throws a right and a left that both miss.
Banks scores with a kick to the body.
Shakur avoids the head kick by Banks.
Banks avoids a punch combination nicely.
Banks shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shakur as he avoids it easily.
Banks blocks a head kick by Shakur. #CL2#
Banks gets a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Banks.
The referee calls for Banks to work.
A short uppercut from Banks. #BC2#
Banks manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circling - Banks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Banks looks to move away, Shakur throws a big counter combo but Banks just gets out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christopher Banks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A nice combination there by Banks.
Banks with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL2#
Banks closes the distance and pushes Shakur back into the cage.
Still in the clinch, Banks scores with a nice short uppercut.
Banks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shakur misses with a body punch.
Banks works on Shakur's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Banks.
Banks lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC2#
Shakur is rocked!
Banks lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oh Shakur is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knees to the body from Banks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Banks manages to break the clinch.
Banks cracks Shakur's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Shakur slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Banks can do further damage! This one is done, son!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Christopher Banks!

Event: UFC-Fright Night 2
Date: Sep 30, 2017

#R1#
Shakur moves away from the strike by Samm.
Samm throws a lazy right hand but Shakur sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Samm tried to score with a low kick but Shakur checks it.
Samm slips a jab and a cross from Shakur.
A slow jab from Shakur misses its intended target.
No luck for Shakur with that takedown attempt.
Samm slips a jab and a cross from Shakur.
Shakur lands with a nice combination. Samm backs away looking to recover.
A combination from Samm does no damage.
Samm slips a jab and a cross from Shakur.
Shakur lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Samm throws a front kick aimed at Shakur's knee but Shakur avoids it well.
A punch combination from Samm misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A bone on bone clash there as Samm blocks the leg kick.
Shakur wants to land a leg kick but Samm is out of range.
Samm tries to bum rush Shakur with a series of wild strikes but Shakur uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Samm misses with a few strikes there.
Shakur fails in his attempt to clinch.
Samm connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shakur momentarily. #CL#
Samm darts in and clinches Shakur up against the cage.#T1#
Samm scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Samm tries to throw a body punch but Shakur avoids it by throwing Samm back against the cage. #TD2#
Shakur is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Samm can't fight it off and eventually Shakur manages to take the fight to the floor. Samm looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Samm manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Shakur fails to land the takedown.
Shakur throws a right hand that Samm ducks under and follows up with a left that Samm also avoids with ease.
Lucifer Samm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Samm is looking to land body kicks.
Samm definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A leg kick checked by Shakur.
Samm misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shakur throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shakur is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Shakur ducks under a wild hook from Samm.
Samm moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T2#
Shakur fails to land with a series of punches.
Shakur shoots in looking for a takedown. Samm tries to sprawl out of it but Shakur keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Samm manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lucifer Samm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrus Shakur.
Shakur looks winded!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shakur is defended easily by Samm.
Sloppy strikes from Samm. Those never looked like landing.
Shakur tries to counter with a clinch but Samm shakes him off and moves away.
Shakur closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Samm throws a hook but Shakur blocks it.
Samm misses with a two punch combination.
Samm keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shakur.
Some wild striking there from Shakur.
Samm throws a series of punches but Shakur moves out of range.
Shakur gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL#
Samm moves into range and clinches up with Shakur.
Samm with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T3#
Shakur avoiding damage as Samm throws knees to the body.
Shakur drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shakur wants to take the fight to the mat but Samm manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Samm tries to land a knee to the head but Shakur blocks with his arms.
Shakur letting Samm take a breather here.
Shakur trying to stall but Samm improves his position.
Samm utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Shakur is looking to break free of the clinch but Samm has double underhooks. #T4#
Shakur wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Samm has him pressed against the cage.
Samm lands a right hand. #BC#
Samm breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Samm throws a looping overhand right but Shakur ducks down to avoid it.
Shakur's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Samm connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shakur scrambles back to his feet.
Samm throws a hook but Shakur blocks it.
Samm looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shakur swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Samm slaps away a takedown attempt from Shakur, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Samm moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#ROC#
Shakur is rocked!
Samm weaves into range and cracks Shakur right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Shakur goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Samm is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lucifer Samm!
Lucifer Samm very nearly forgot to thank //buriedALIVE// Fight Gear 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 15, 2017

#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Shakur as he connects with a hook.
A punch combination from Shakur misses.
Gastelum pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gastelum looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gastelum avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tyrus Shakur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gastelum misses with a series of wild punches.
Shakur wants to land a leg kick but Gastelum is out of range.
Gastelum attempts a counter takedown but Shakur avoids it well and moves away.
We've been told by Gastelum's head coaches at Zen Balance Monastery that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A lazy body kick from Shakur
and Gastelum counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gastelum throws the left hand but Shakur avoids the punch easily.
Shakur throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gastelum tried to score with a low kick but Shakur checks it.
Shakur connects with a solid leg kick.
Gastelum scores with a kick to the body.
Shakur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gastelum.
Gastelum misses the shot to the body.
Shakur has a takedown stuffed.#T1#
Shakur throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shakur moves in looking to clinch but Gastelum pushes him off.
Gastelum is looking to counter with a body kick.
Gastelum throws a series of punches but Shakur moves out of range.
Shakur throws a chopping leg kick but Gastelum manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gastelum throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shakur is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gastelum throws a body shot but no joy.
Shakur lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Shakur.
Shakur misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gastelum moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gastelum lands a leg kick that knocks Shakur off balance momentarily.
Shakur tries a head kick but it misses.
Gastelum tries to clinch but Shakur is having none of it.
Shakur fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gastelum on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shakur misses with a two punch combination. #CL#
Gastelum moves into range and clinches up with Shakur.#T2#
Shakur managing to block the knees to the body from Gastelum.
Gastelum misses with a body punch.
Gastelum leaning his opponent against the cage.
Gastelum lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shakur or not. #BC#
Gastelum escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gastelum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shakur manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Gastelum gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Shakur to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gastelum wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Gastelum is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Shakur is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
It looks like Shakur might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Gastelum trying to keep a closed guard but Shakur is proving a slippery customer.
Shakur pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gastelum is keeping the position for now.
Gastelum trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#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.
Gastelum works over Shakur's head and body with a nice combination.
Gastelum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shakur moves away.
Shakur wants to counter the offense by Gastelum and move into the clinch position.
Shakur avoids the body shot from Gastelum.
Shakur showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gastelum.
Shakur takes a jab right on the kisser.
Shakur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gastelum.
Shakur moves in looking to clinch but Gastelum pushes him off.
Shakur throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gastelum keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kelvin Gastelum dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Gastelum tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shakur unleashes a big counter combination but Gastelum bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
No joy there for Gastelum, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gastelum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Shakur takes the fight into the clinch.
Gastelum tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shakur's elbow.
A short uppercut from Gastelum. #BC2#
Shakur manages to break the clinch.
Gastelum looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shakur.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gastelum slips a jab and a cross from Shakur.
Gastelum misses the jab.
Gastelum throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Shakur shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gastelum manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Gastelum manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T1#
Gastelum tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shakur's elbow.
Shakur slows down the pace here.
Shakur fails to pull guard.
Gastelum lands a body punch.
Gastelum drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shakur pulls his leg out and moves away.
Shakur feints a jab promting Gastelum to slip. Shakur then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gastelum slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A punch combination from Shakur misses.
Shakur moves out of range of the body kick from Gastelum. #T2#
Gastelum dodges the punch combination from Shakur.
An inside leg kick lands from Gastelum.
Shakur throws a wild body kick that Gastelum sees coming a mile off.
As Shakur looks to move away, Gastelum throws a big counter combo but Shakur just gets out of the way.
Shakur avoids the body shot from Gastelum.
Shakur throws a counter combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shakur looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shakur doesn't manage to clinch there - Gastelum circles away.
Gastelum slips a jab and a cross from Shakur.
Gastelum swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Shakur has Gastelum up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Shakur pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shakur misses with a combination
and Gastelum counters with a body kick. #T3#
Shakur on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gastelum lands a nice shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gastelum 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 Shakur has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shakur and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gastelum scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Gastelum tries to clinch but Shakur is having none of it.
Shakur misses with a wild combination.
Shakur throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gastelum throws a head kick but Shakur moves out of range.
No joy there for Gastelum, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gastelum is looking to wear down Shakur with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gastelum throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gastelum will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Some wild striking there from Gastelum. #CL2#
Shakur instigates a clinch. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Shakur pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gastelum lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shakur circles away quickly and effectively.
Kelvin Gastelum is winning the standup battle so far.
Shakur looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shakur misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gastelum. #CL#
Gastelum moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Shakur escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kelvin Gastelum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shakur moves out of range of the body kick.
Shakur takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gastelum misses with a combination #TD2#
and Shakur counters with a shoot takedown. Gastelum fights it but they end up in guard.
Shakur stands up over Gastelum, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SU2#
Shakur gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kelvin Gastelum will probably get the nod.
That's time! Gastelum's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Danga de danga de dang - Gastelum scores with a four punch combination!
Shakur throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gastelum counters with a left and a right that stings Shakur. #CL2#
Shakur moves into the clinch.
Gastelum struggles to land a body shot inside as Shakur controls his hands.
Gastelum cracks Shakur with a nice body shot.#BC#
Gastelum pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice straight punches there by Gastelum. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gastelum.
Nice sprawl there from Gastelum as Shakur shoots in.
Gastelum went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Shakur misses with the combination.
Shakur fails to land with a series of punches.
Gastelum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shakur moves away.
Shakur is looking for the big counter here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gastelum connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gastelum tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shakur sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gastelum somewhat.#T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gastelum.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shakur scores with a one two! Gastelum had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Shakur tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gastelum wants to clinch.
Shakur is looking to clinch but Gastelum is avoiding it.
Gastelum throwing a counter right hand but Shakur manages to avoid it.
Gastelum lands with a right hand.
A combination from Gastelum does no damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shakur! But no joy.
Some wild striking there from Gastelum.
Shakur keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gastelum.
Kelvin Gastelum is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2##TD2#
Shakur drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Gastelum bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gastelum is looking to land body kicks.
No joy there for Gastelum, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gastelum misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shakur feints the counter takedown.
Shakur lands an overhand right.
Gastelum checks a leg kick.
Shakur throws a series of punches but Gastelum moves out of range.
Shakur misses with a wild combination.
Gastelum changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T3##CL2#
Shakur clinches.
Shakur tries to pull guard but Gastelum forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gastelum prevents the takedown attempt.
Kelvin Gastelum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrus Shakur.
Shakur changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gastelum fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Shakur throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gastelum counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shakur showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gastelum.
No joy there for Gastelum, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gastelum misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gastelum throws a nice looking combination but Shakur bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shakur fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gastelum is out of range. #T4#
Gastelum blocks a head kick by Shakur.
Shakur throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gastelum slips a jab and a cross from Shakur.
Gastelum lands a right hook to the body.
Shakur will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tyrus Shakur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shakur avoids the head kick by Gastelum.
Gastelum lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shakur stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shakur wants it to stay on the feet.
Gastelum is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shakur can do to turn this around?
Shakur tries to clinch but Gastelum is having none of it.
Gastelum throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Gastelum backs off Shakur throws a huge counter combo but Gastelum manages to avoid it all.
Shakur blocks a leg kick.
Gastelum throws a right and a left that Shakur avoids nicely.
Shakur throws a low kick but Gastelum avoids it.
Gastelum is looking to counter punch.
Gastelum lands with a nice combination. Shakur backs away looking to recover.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kelvin Gastelum!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 26, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Gunn shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gunn 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.
Gunn preventing the sweep.
Gunn scoring with some ground and pound.
Gunn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shakur 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.
Gunn postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gunn is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shakur looking to control.
Gunn distracts Shakur with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
My spies in Sydney Fight Team inform me that Gunn has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gunn working some strikes from top position.
Gunn is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Gunn passes into half guard.
Gunn prevents Shakur from improving his position.
Gunn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Gunn is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shakur has managed to free his arm - good work. #SU2#
Gunn decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #CL2#
Gunn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shakur, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Gunn gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Shakur regains guard.
Shakur really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
Gunn connects with a couple of short punches.
Gunn landing with the ground and pound.
Gunn scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#ROC2#
Shakur is rocked!
Gunn pushes down on Shakur's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Oh Shakur is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gunn scores with a big shot! Shakur's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Shakur! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaice Gunn!
Kaice Gunn bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: SFC 17: Kuklinski x Mao
Date: Jul 16, 2017

#R1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Alrashed!
Alrashed stuffs the takedown attempt from Shakur. Shakur gets slowly back to his feet.
A nice combination there by Alrashed.
Alrashed throws a body punch but Shakur moves out of range.
Shakur tries to counter with a clinch but Alrashed shakes him off and moves away.
Alrashed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shakur throws a counter combo.
Alrashed dives in for a single leg takedown but Shakur sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Alrashed lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Alrashed swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shakur counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shakur tries to land a front kick but Alrashed steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A cross from Alrashed lands.
Alrashed throws a head kick that misses.
Alrashed misses with a few strikes there.
Alrashed closes the distance and lands a one-two.
No joy there for Alrashed, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alrashed throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shakur counters with a nice body shot.
Alrashed throws a series of punches but Shakur avoids them all with ease.
Rakan Alrashed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Alrashed is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shakur.
Alrashed rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shakur moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alrashed is breathing heavily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shakur.
Alrashed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alrashed swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shakur counters with a thumping low kick.
Alrashed misses with a double jab.
Shakur goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Alrashed misses with a jab, cross combination. #TD2#
Shakur is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Alrashed's half guard.
Shakur stalling.
Shakur looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#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!
Still in half guard, Shakur seems content to control.#SUB2#
Shakur seems to be looking for submissions.
Alrashed wants to get back to full guard.
Shakur stops Alrashed from getting back to his feet. #SU2#
Shakur postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Alrashed to stand up.
Alrashed avoids the head kick by Shakur.
Alrashed misses with a series of wild punches.
Some wild striking there from Alrashed. #T3#
Shakur swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #TD2#
Shakur shoots in and gets a takedown into Alrashed's guard.
Shakur is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Shakur trying to control but Alrashed is working from the bottom.
Shakur stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alrashed swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shakur forces his way into half guard.
Alrashed is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Shakur looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Shakur not doing much here. #SUB2#
Shakur is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Alrashed defends it well.
Alrashed trying to control from the bottom.
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 Rakan Alrashed will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Alrashed throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shakur counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Alrashed lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shakur circles away quickly and effectively.
Alrashed throws a nice looking combination but Shakur bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alrashed falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shakur counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Alrashed falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Shakur decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Alrashed's guard.
Shakur trying to control the position from guard on top but Alrashed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU2#
Shakur stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Alrashed throws the left hand but Shakur avoids the punch easily.
Alrashed swings widly with a right hand
and Shakur counters with a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Alrashed thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shakur blocks a jab.#T1#
Alrashed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shakur manages to avoid it.
Shakur tries to counter with a clinch but Alrashed shakes him off and moves away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shakur misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shakur is trying to drag Alrashed to the mat but Alrashed just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Alrashed is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shakur to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Alrashed pulls guard successfully.
Alrashed wants to control the position but Shakur says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T2#
Shakur seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alrashed does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shakur wants to free his trapped foot but Alrashed is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ground and pound from Shakur. #SU2#
Shakur decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Alrashed shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shakur sprawls well. Shakur wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Alrashed gets slowly back to his feet.
Shakur ducks under a wild hook from Alrashed.
Shakur pulls out of a head kick attempt. #TD2#
Shakur gets the takedown into side control. #T3#
Shakur working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Alrashed manages to work his way to half guard, despite Shakur's best efforts.
Shakur working Alrashed over with strikes.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Alrashed is refusing to be controlled, as Shakur sits in half guard.
Shakur takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Shakur throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Alrashed preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #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.
Shakur controlling the pace.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rakan Alrashed is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shakur throws a series of punches but Alrashed avoids them all with ease.
Alrashed went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Shakur buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shakur is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Alrashed gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyrus Shakur showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Alrashed's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Shakur throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alrashed swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shakur counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Alrashed connects with the punch.
Alrashed tries to bum rush Shakur with a series of wild strikes but Shakur uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alrashed throws a hook to the side of Shakur's head but Shakur sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alrashed works over Shakur's head and body with a nice combination.
Alrashed looks to land a combination but Shakur avoids it well.
Shakur dives in and grabs Alrashed's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alrashed pushes down on Shakur's head and hops out.
Alrashed avoids the head kick by Shakur.
Alrashed stalks Shakur and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Shakur's face. Shakur staggers backwards, shaken.
Alrashed misses with the combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alrashed throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shakur sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alrashed takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Shakur blocks a head kick by Alrashed. #T1#
Alrashed walks forward, straight into a front kick from Shakur.
Danga de danga de dang - Alrashed scores with a four punch combination!
Alrashed lands with a shot to the body. #TD2#
Shakur closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Alrashed quickly recovers to half guard.
Shakur seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alrashed does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Alrashed wants to get back to full guard.
Shakur is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
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. Shakur connects with a nice short shot to Alrashed's temple.
Shakur seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alrashed does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Shakur drops an elbow to the side of Alrashed's head.
Shakur performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3##TD2#
Shakur darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Alrashed avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shakur.
Shakur is keen to just control but Alrashed is a slippery customer.#ES#
Alrashed has one foot on Shakur's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Alrashed. #TD2#
Shakur looking to score a takedown here. Alrashed is defending well but Shakur drives through and ends up in Alrashed's guard.
Alrashed wants to get back to his feet but Shakur passes into half guard. #REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Shakur wants to work for an arm triangle but Alrashed is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T4##SUB2#
Shakur is looking for a kimura but Alrashed is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shakur to get the leverage.
Shakur is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Shakur is nestled in close to Alrashed, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SU2#
Shakur decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Alrashed misses with a few strikes there.
As Alrashed backs off Shakur throws a huge counter combo but Alrashed manages to avoid it all.
Shakur misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shakur lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Alrashed misses with a two punch combination.
Alrashed throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Rakan Alrashed did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Alrashed falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
so Shakur counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES#
Alrashed has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Shakur has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Shakur fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Shakur wants a takedown.
Alrashed is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Shakur escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alrashed throws a right hand that Shakur ducks under and follows up with a left that Shakur also avoids with ease.
Alrashed misses with a two punch combination.
Alrashed misses with a jab, cross combination.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T1#
Alrashed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alrashed misses with a two punch combination.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Shakur.#TD2#
Shakur shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Shakur showed some decent athleticism there.
Well, if Shakur is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Tyrus Shakur has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Alrashed taking some punishment here, with Shakur in his half guard.
Shakur controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Alrashed is defending against the submission attempts here by Shakur.
Shakur is stalling here. Alrashed is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Shakur seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Alrashed has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T3#
Shakur sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Alrashed is trying to work for a kimura but Shakur is defending well.
Shakur wants to control but Alrashed is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Alrashed thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shakur's head.
Shakur wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Shakur wants to control but Alrashed is keeping busy.
Shakur blocking the ground and pound attempt from Alrashed.
Alrashed not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Shakur misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alrashed not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Alrashed throws a strike but Shakur avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Alrashed throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alrashed throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alrashed working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Shakur closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Shakur just leaning against Alrashed, taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rakan Alrashed had his way with Tyrus Shakur in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Shakur fails to land with a series of punches.
Alrashed throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shakur counters with a nice body kick.
Alrashed fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shakur gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A big left from Alrashed misses.
Alrashed throws a hook but Shakur avoids it easily.
Alrashed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shakur was well out of range. Poor timing from Alrashed.
Shakur throws a right and a left that Alrashed avoids nicely.
Shakur tries to bum rush Alrashed with a series of wild strikes but Alrashed uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Alrashed, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alrashed misses with a series of wild punches.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Alrashed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alrashed throws a head kick but Shakur moves out of range.
Shakur throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #T1#
Shakur slips a jab from Alrashed.
Shakur unleashes a big counter combination but Alrashed bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Alrashed misses with an uppercut. Shakur saw that one coming.
Alrashed throws a series of punches but Shakur avoids them all with ease.
A combination from Shakur does no damage.
Alrashed throws a right hand that Shakur ducks under and follows up with a left that Shakur also avoids with ease.
Shakur scores with a three punch combo! #TD2#
Shakur feints and as Alrashed raises his hands in defense, Shakur changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Shakur throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shakur forces his way into half guard.
Shakur winds up and cracks Alrashed with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T2##SU2#
Shakur stands up from half guard.
Shakur lands a head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alrashed throws a big shot that misses.
Alrashed misses with the combination.
Shakur tries to bum rush Alrashed with a series of wild strikes but Alrashed uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alrashed throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shakur goes for a double leg but Alrashed avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Alrashed continues to drive forward.
Alrashed went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Alrashed scores with a one two! Shakur had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Alrashed stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shakur.
Shakur bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shakur on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T3#
A punch combination from Alrashed misses.
Alrashed misses with a hook
and Shakur counters with a one-two to the body.
Shakur goes for a double leg but Alrashed avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Alrashed continues to drive forward.
Shakur drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#TD2#
Shakur bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
An elbow from Shakur crashes against the mat.
Alrashed is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Shakur working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Shakur swings around for an armbar but Alrashed sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Shakur's guard.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Alrashed is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Shakur is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Shakur has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Shakur lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tyrus Shakur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alrashed is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Alrashed 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.
Rakan Alrashed is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alrashed avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tyrus Shakur.
I think Alrashed has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 48:47
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 48:47
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rakan Alrashed!

Event: SFC 12: Kuklinski x Joe
Date: Jun 22, 2017

#R1#
Shakur shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Halifax eats them both and turns towards Shakur to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Shakur looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Halifax closes the distance and clinches up with Shakur, looking for a takedown. Halifax pushes Shakur against the cage but Shakur circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Halifax shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shakur defends it nicely.
Halifax throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shakur's waist but Shakur gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Halifax off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Halifax. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Halifax is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shakur sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Halifax.
Halifax just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halifax is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Shakur.
Shakur misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Halifax.
Halifax scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shakur displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Halifax throws out the jab.
Shakur shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Halifax as he avoids it easily. #T1#
Nice body kick from Shakur.
A shot to the body from Halifax misses
and Shakur counters with a series of strikes. Halifax will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sloppy strikes from Shakur. Those never looked like landing.
Shakur ducks under a wild hook from Halifax.
Halifax shoots in for a takedown but Shakur shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Shakur fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Halifax, pushing him back against the cage.
Halifax tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD#
Halifax manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shakur won't allow Halifax to sweep him here.
Halifax is trying to control the position but Shakur postures up.
Shakur wants to control from the top but Halifax keeps moving.
Halifax seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2#
Halifax not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Halifax is controlling Shakur's posture.
Halifax looking for a sweep. Not yet Halifax, not yet.
Halifax working a defensive guard but Shakur passes into half guard.
Shakur is thwarting Halifax's attempts to control the position.
Shakur seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Shakur trying to mount his opponent but Halifax defends it. #T3#
Halifax wants to get back to full guard.#SU2#
Shakur decides to stand up.
Shakur fails with a takedown attempt.
Halifax throws a body punch but Shakur moves out of range.
Shakur swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Halifax misses with a looping left.
Shakur unleashes a big counter combination but Halifax bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Halifax scores with a shot to the body.
Shakur looks winded!
Shakur ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Halifax moves away.
Halifax lands with a hook. Shakur tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Shakur shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Halifax as he avoids it easily.
Shakur avoids the body shot from Halifax. #T4#
Halifax feints a jab promting Shakur to slip. Halifax then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Shakur slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Halifax lands a nice looking body shot.
Joe Halifax seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shakur looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Halifax is looking to wear down Shakur with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Halifax throws an overhand right that drops Shakur like a sack of potatoes! Halifax dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Halifax!

Event: SFC 7: The Human x Bulver
Date: May 19, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Maximez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Shakur controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Shakur actively working from the bottom here.
Maximez controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximez prevents Shakur from standing back up. #T1#
Maximez is looking to advance position but Shakur won't allow it.
Maximez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Shakur tries to roll over but Maximez keeps him under control.
Maximez is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Shakur!
Maximez controlling the pace for now.
Shakur is looking to improve his position but Maximez isn't that keen on the idea.
Maximez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
It looks like Maximez might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Maximez won't let Shakur get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Maximez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Let's hope that Maximez 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.#T3#
Maximez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shakur keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Maximez controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shakur is in all sorts of trouble here.
Shakur is working hard here to advance position.
Maximez throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Maximez controlling from the full mount.
Shakur really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maximez content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Maximez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Maximez 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.
Nice takedown defense from Shakur. No joy for Maximez on that attempt. #TD2#
Maximez looking to score a takedown here. Shakur is defending well but Maximez drives through and ends up in Shakur's guard.
Maximez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shakur is keeping the position for now.
Maximez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Maximez.#T1#
Maximez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shakur 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.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Shakur can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Maximez controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Shakur shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Maximez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T2#
Maximez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Maximez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shakur looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Maximez is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T3#
Shakur trying to control the position from guard on top but Maximez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shakur has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Maximez is on top in guard. #REVB#
Maximez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Maximez is continuing to stall.
Maximez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#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.
Maximez preventing the sweep.
Maximez 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. #SUB#
Maximez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shakur has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Maximez has managed to get both his arms back between Shakur's legs - danger averted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maximez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Maximez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Maximez shoots in and drives through. Shakur sprawls well.#TD#
Shakur looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Shakur sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Maximez defending well though.
Shakur missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Shakur trying to pass the guard but Maximez defending well.
Shakur knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Maximez on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shakur with the ground and pound but Maximez uses the opportunity to regain guard. #SUB2#
Maximez has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Shakur should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Maximez has tightened it up now! Shakur should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Joe Maximez!

Event: SFC 4: Fautanua x Brah
Date: Apr 29, 2017

#R1#
Shakur stalks Bones and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bones's face. Bones staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT#
It looks like Bill Bones has been cut.
Shakur lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Shakur scores with a three punch combo!
Shakur tries for a takedown but Bones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shakur is defended easily by Bones.
Shakur misses with a body kick.
A punch combination from Shakur misses.
Bones tries for a takedown but Shakur sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shakur misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bones changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Shakur throws a series of strikes that have Bones backpedaling. #CL2#
Bones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bones is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bones. #TD2#
Bones has clasped his hands together around Shakur's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Shakur regains half guard, as Bones was trying to land strikes.
Bones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bones working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Shakur is trying to maintain the position but Bones is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bones throws a strike but Shakur avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T2#
Shakur preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bones throws a strike but Shakur rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##ES2#
Bones manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Bones is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bones lands a nice uppercut.
Shakur wants to break free but Bones has control.
Bones tries to score a body lock takedown but Shakur shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tyrus Shakur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Bones.
Bones misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD2#
Bones is trying to trip Shakur. He has hold of a leg but Shakur is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Bones persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Bones lands a couple of digs.#T3#
Shakur preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shakur doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Bones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bones controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bones throwing strikes from guard but Shakur blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Bones is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Shakur is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Shakur has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Shakur looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Shakur throws a big right hand that misses.
Shakur trying to control the position from guard on top but Bones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shakur distracts Bones with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Bones manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
A knee to the head by Bones.
Shakur has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bones is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shakur gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Shakur wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bones has him pressed against the cage.
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 Tyrus Shakur will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bill Bones's cut.
That's time! Shakur's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Shakur throws a head kick but Bones moves out of range.
Shakur tries a head kick but it misses.
Bones appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bones moves in looking to clinch but Shakur pushes him off.
Bones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shakur swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shakur feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Shakur is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bones sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shakur backing away here, and Bones unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#TD#
Shakur darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shakur not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bones wants to get back to his feet.
Shakur is looking to take a break and control but Bones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1##ES2#
Bones pushes Shakur off and gets back to his feet.
Shakur misses with a takedown attempt - Bones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bones throws a counter combo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shakur appears to be looking for a big counter.
Shakur really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL2#
Bones darts in and clinches Shakur up against the cage.
Bones is working for takedown but Shakur is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bones is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tyrus Shakur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Bones.
Bones is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shakur is defending well.
Shakur drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bones is looking to take this one to the mat.#T2#
Bones tries a body shot but Shakur blocks it.
Bones changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shakur fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Shakur tries for a takedown but Bones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Shakur thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bones if he has to take too many more of those.
Shakur lands a lovely overhand right.
Tyrus Shakur is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Bones clinches.
The referee calls for Bones to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shakur is trying to drag Bones to the mat but Bones just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T3#
Bones is looking for a takedown.
Shakur is looking to break free of the clinch but Bones has double underhooks.
Bones is working for takedown but Shakur is calmly controlling the position for now.
Shakur is pressed up against the cage. Bones has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shakur down to the mat. Shakur avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Shakur throws a head kick that half lands.
Bones slips a jab and a cross from Shakur.
Bones unleashes a big counter combination but Shakur bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
Shakur has Bones up against the cage in a clinch.
Bones wants a takedown but no success here. #T4#
Bones is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shakur pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bones is looking for a takedown.
Shakur tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bones tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short body shot lands from Bones as the two fighters clinch.
Bones has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shakur after a bit of a struggle.
Shakur stops a takedown attempt from Bones.
Bones has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shakur is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Shakur has clasped his hands together around Bones's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #ES2#
Bones bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shakur misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tyrus Shakur will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bill Bones's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice sprawl there from Bones as Shakur shoots in.
Shakur looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shakur as he avoids it easily.
Shakur throws a big counter combination but Bones scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jab, jab by Shakur - just one landing.
Shakur closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bones circles away.
A punch combination from Shakur misses.
Bones drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shakur defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shakur circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shakur ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shakur.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrus Shakur. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL#
Shakur clinches up with Bones and pushes him back against the cage.
Shakur is pressed up against the cage. Bones has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shakur down to the mat. Shakur avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Shakur shoots for a double leg takedown but Bones sprawls well. He's pushed Shakur's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shakur.
Bones changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Shakur scores with a three punch combo! #T2#
Shakur avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shakur looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shakur shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bones as he jumps to the side.
Despite the aggression on Bones's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Some wild striking there from Shakur.
And Bones tries to counter it with a takedown but Shakur pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shakur half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Shakur moves into the clinch.
Bones drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shakur tries to break free but Bones pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Bones is looking for a takedown.
Shakur tries to circle away but Bones has him pinned against the cage.
Bones with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bill Bones seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bones is working for takedown but Shakur is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bones leaning his opponent against the cage.
Shakur goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bones prevents it.
Bones tries a body shot but Shakur blocks it. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shakur gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bones goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shakur prevents it.
Shakur wants to break free but Bones has control.
Knees to the body from Bones.
Bones has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shakur is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Bones has Shakur pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bones pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Shakur tumbling to the mat - Bones dives into Shakur's guard.
Bill Bones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bones pushing down on Shakur's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tyrus Shakur is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bones thows a huge punch but Shakur dodges it nicely.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrus Shakur!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 06, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Shakur gets a double leg takedown into Macias's guard.
Macias seems keen to control Shakur's posture.
Shakur stopping the sweep attempt from Macias.
Macias is working hard here to advance position.
Macias has his hands on Shakur's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shakur with a nice head shot there.
Macias utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shakur looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Shakur throwing strikes but missing.
Macias lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Shakur working for a triangle but Macias defends it easily.
Macias really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Macias looking to sit in guard and control but Shakur gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Macias controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Macias is trying to keep Shakur in close.
Macias seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Shakur won't allow Macias to sweep him here.
Macias seems keen to control Shakur's posture.
Macias keeping moving, preventing Shakur from controlling successfully. #T3#
Shakur stands and throws Macias's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Shakur wants to stand but Macias has his arm trapped.
Macias can't do much from the bottom here.
Shakur throws an elbow but Macias slips to the side and avoids it well.
Macias is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Shakur trying to control the position but Macias is working away. #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.
Macias wants to control but Shakur postures up.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Shakur closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Macias to the mat! Macias manages to get full guard.
Macias is looking to sweep but instead, Shakur has passed into half guard.
Shakur looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Macias is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyrus Shakur dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Shakur clinches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Macias takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC#
Macias's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Macias wants to clinch up but Shakur keeps it at a distance.
Shakur steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#TD2#
Shakur drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tyrus Shakur has got the better of the ground game so far.
Macias looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Macias trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shakur wants to control from the top but Macias keeps moving. #T1#
Shakur preventing the sweep.
Shakur trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Macias bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shakur's guard. #REVR#
Shakur has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Macias working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Shakur's head.
Macias would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Shakur working for submissions but it's allowed Macias to get to half guard.
Macias misses with a head shot. Shakur uses the momentum to regain guard. #T2#
Macias looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Shakur striking off his back but it's not causing Macias any problems.
Macias has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Shakur is proving hard to escape from.
Macias's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Macias postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3##SU#
Macias gets to his feet - Shakur follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Shakur closes the distance and pushes Macias back into the cage.#TD2#
Shakur pulls guard.
Shakur trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Macias wants to get up but he can't break Shakur's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Shakur trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Macias trying to control the position from guard on top but Shakur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Macias postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Macias trying to control the position from guard on top but Shakur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Macias throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4##CL2#
Shakur clinches up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Macias. #BC#
Macias breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Shakur throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Macias tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Shakur is in Macias's guard.
Shakur is breathing heavily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Macias is on top in guard. #REVR#
Shakur not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Macias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shakur is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Macias trying to control but Shakur is working from the bottom.
Macias prevents Shakur from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tyrus Shakur will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Macias fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Shakur sprawls well initially but Macias persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Shakur looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Macias wants to control but Shakur is keeping him busy.
Macias seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Shakur is looking to get back to is feet but Macias passes into side control.
Shakur taking punishment in the form of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macias connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Shakur some visible discomfort.
Macias scoring with punches from side control.
Check out the look on Macias's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Macias controlling the position from side mount. #T1#
Macias wants to control for a moment but Shakur uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Macias slows the pace down in half guard.
Shakur is looking for a sweep. Macias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SU#
Macias decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shakur tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL2#
Shakur clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Shakur pulls guard.
Macias is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Shakur is trying to keep Macias in close.
Macias connects with a couple of short punches.
Macias is in close to Shakur's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Macias sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Macias won't allow Shakur to sweep him here.
Shakur takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Macias is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Shakur is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Macias throwing strikes but missing.
Macias won't allow Shakur to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The fight stays on the outside here - Macias looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#CL2#
Shakur closes the distance and pushes Macias back into the cage.
Shakur stalling the fight. #BC#
Macias breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Macias drives through and clinches with Shakur against the cage.
Macias is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Shakur is keeping busy.
Macias fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD#
Macias has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Shakur clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Shakur trying to control but not successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Macias doesn't have the hooks in and Shakur manages to turn into his guard.

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 Kraig Macias.
I think Shakur 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrus Shakur!

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