Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: TBD#17 CARTER vs. BEAST
Date: Dec 23, 2017

#R1#
McGregor thuds a left hand into Shahen's body.
McGregor connects with a single shot there.
McGregor misses with an attempted mid kick.
McGregor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGregor goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A quick step to the side and Shahen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGregor looks to throw a body kick
and Shahen counters with a left to the body.
McGregor throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McGregor tries a head kick but it misses.
Shahen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McGregor.
McGregor slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shahen has time to react.
McGregor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGregor throws a right and a left that Shahen avoids nicely.
Jab by McGregor.
McGregor cracks Shahen with a good jab.#T1#
McGregor throws a right and a left that Shahen avoids nicely.
McGregor misses with a looping left.
McGregor throws a body shot but no joy.
A counter left hand to the body from Shahen misses its target.#CL2#
McGregor has closed the distance and engaged Shahen in a clinch. #BC#
Shahen breaks the clinch.
McGregor's corner calls for a 1-2. McGregor obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McGregor tests Shahen's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
McGregor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Shahen manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Shahen gets tackled into the cage by McGregor. McGregor maintains the clinch. #BC#
Shahen manages to break the clinch.
McGregor misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shahen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T2#
McGregor swinging wildly here.
Shahen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Some wild striking there from McGregor.
McGregor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shahen circles away quickly and effectively.
Shahen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McGregor, as that shot connected.
McGregor looks to land a body kick but Shahen moved away.
Shahen tries to counter with a takedown but McGregor is quick to defend against it.
Conor McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGregor cracks Shahen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McGregor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shahen in his tracks.
McGregor scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CL2#
McGregor has closed the distance and engaged Shahen in a clinch. #BC#
Shahen manages to break the clinch.
McGregor cracks Shahen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T3#
McGregor misses with a hook. Shahen ducked under it nicely.
Shahen seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
McGregor connects with a body shot that sends Shahen's belly button to the back.
McGregor shoots in and drives through. Shahen sprawls well.
McGregor misses the shot to the body.
McGregor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McGregor has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McGregor misses with a two punch combination. #CL2#
McGregor forces Shahen back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Shahen breaks from the clinch.
McGregor bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shahen avoids the head kick by McGregor.
Shahen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shahen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A decent looking cross lands there for McGregor.#T4#
McGregor swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shahen.
A combination from McGregor does no damage.
McGregor looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGregor swinging wildly here.
McGregor missing with a left hand there. Shahen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shahen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A big left from McGregor misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Shahen misses its target.#CL2#
Shahen gets tackled into the cage by McGregor. McGregor maintains the clinch.
McGregor jumps guard but Shahen stands there with McGregor around his waist. McGregor gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC#
Shahen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGregor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shahen. #CL2#
McGregor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Shahen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
McGregor has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conor McGregor dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
McGregor lands a jab-cross combination.
McGregor misses with a series of wild punches.
McGregor tries a head kick but it misses.
McGregor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGregor bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shahen's head backwards.#CL2#
McGregor closes the distance and pushes Shahen back into the cage.#BC#
Shahen breaks from the clinch.
McGregor throws a right and a left that both miss.
McGregor tries to bum rush Shahen with a series of wild strikes but Shahen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor throws a jab when Shahen was well out of range.
Shahen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McGregor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McGregor bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A quick step to the side and Shahen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGregor is breathing heavily.#T1#
McGregor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shahen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McGregor throws an overhand right that lands on Shahen's shoulder, as Shahen tries to avoid the shot.
A nice combination there by McGregor.
McGregor swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shahen.
McGregor lands a two punch combo.
McGregor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGregor misses with a series of wild punches.
Shahen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGregor throws out the jab.
McGregor scores with a nice head shot.
Shahen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McGregor throws a sloppy head kick and Shahen moves out of range easily.
McGregor throws a sloppy head kick and Shahen moves out of range easily. #T2#
McGregor misses with a series of wild punches.
Shahen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGregor throws a big shot that misses.
McGregor fails to land with a series of punches.
McGregor misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Shahen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McGregor.
McGregor misses with a head kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Shahen misses its target.
McGregor swinging wildly here.
Shahen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL2#
McGregor closes the distance and pushes Shahen back into the cage.#BC#
Shahen breaks the clinch.
Shahen slips a jab from McGregor.
Shahen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T3#
McGregor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shahen.
Nice uppercut lands for McGregor. That snapped Shahen's head back.
McGregor throws a right hand that Shahen ducks under and follows up with a left that Shahen also avoids with ease.
It looked like Shahen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McGregor.
Shahen avoids the head kick by McGregor.
Shahen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jab from McGregor.#CL2#
McGregor clinches up against the cage.
McGregor wants to take the fight to the mat but Shahen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC#
Shahen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGregor looks to land a body kick but Shahen moved away.
A telegraphed right hand from McGregor misses the target.
Shahen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McGregor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGregor misses with a straight right.
A punch lands to the side of Shahen 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T4#
A head kick misses from McGregor.
A punch combination from McGregor misses. #CL2#
McGregor pushes Shahen up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Shahen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from McGregor. Those never looked like landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGregor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shahen is looking to wear down McGregor with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McGregor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shahen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McGregor throws a sloppy head kick and Shahen moves out of range easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Shahen misses its target.
McGregor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A slow jab from McGregor misses its intended target.
It looked like Shahen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McGregor.
Nice takedown defense from Shahen. No joy for McGregor on that attempt.
Conor McGregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGregor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conor McGregor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A head kick by McGregor misses #CL#
and Shahen counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
McGregor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGregor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A quick step to the side and Shahen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A left and a right from McGregor both land. Nice combination.
McGregor throws a lazy body kick
and Shahen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A big left from McGregor misses.
McGregor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shahen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shahen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Shahen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McGregor.
McGregor swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL#
and Shahen moves into the clinch.#BC#
Shahen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shahen slips under a jab.
McGregor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Shahen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McGregor misses with an uppercut. Shahen saw that one coming.
Shahen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McGregor misses with a head kick.
Shahen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McGregor misses with a low kick as Shahen jumps back.
McGregor tries to bum rush Shahen with a series of wild strikes but Shahen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McGregor misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Shahen counters by clinching up. #BC#
Shahen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Conor McGregor seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
McGregor has closed the distance and engaged Shahen in a clinch. #BC#
Shahen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shahen blocks a head kick by McGregor.
McGregor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shahen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Shahen checks a low kick from McGregor.
McGregor's corner calls for a 1-2. McGregor obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T2#
Shahen walks into a left hand.
McGregor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shahen was well out of range. Poor timing from McGregor.
McGregor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shahen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
McGregor instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Shahen manages to break the clinch.
McGregor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shahen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGregor.
McGregor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shahen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McGregor 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 Shahen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shahen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McGregor misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL2#
McGregor rushes Shahen and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Shahen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGregor throws a head kick but Shahen moves out of range. #T3#
McGregor throws a nice looking combination but Shahen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shahen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McGregor throws out a loose jab but Shahen uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGregor tries to bum rush Shahen with a series of wild strikes but Shahen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McGregor throws a hook but Shahen avoids it easily.
Shahen moves out of range of the strikes.
Shahen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A punch combination from McGregor misses.
It looked like Shahen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McGregor.
McGregor looks to score with a jab to the body but Shahen is just out of range.#CL2#
Shahen gets tackled into the cage by McGregor. McGregor maintains the clinch.
Shahen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #BC#
Shahen manages to break the clinch.
McGregor misses with a straight right.
Shahen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T4#
McGregor throws a looping overhand right but Shahen ducks down to avoid it.
Shahen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
McGregor closes the distance and pushes Shahen back into the cage.#BC#
Shahen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGregor misses with a double jab.
McGregor cracks Shahen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McGregor lands with a hook. Shahen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McGregor throws a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Shahen.
A quick step to the side and Shahen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGregor loads up on a big right hand but Shahen slips the punch.
Joe Shahen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGregor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Conor McGregor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McGregor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shahen circles away quickly and effectively.

And that's the end of the fight!
Conor McGregor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McGregor 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conor McGregor!

Event: TBD#11 ROY vs. COCO
Date: Nov 11, 2017

#R1#
Some wild striking there from Shahen.
An inside leg kick lands from Shahen. #CL#
Jablowme darts in and clinches Shahen up against the cage.#BC2#
Shahen manages to break the clinch.
Jablowme looks to land a body kick but Shahen moved away.
Jablowme fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Shahen throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jablowme throws a sloppy head kick and Shahen moves out of range easily.
Despite the aggression on Shahen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jablowme throws a body punch but Shahen moves out of range. #CL2#
Shahen moves into the clinch successfully. #T1##BC2#
Shahen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shahen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jablowme.#TD#
Jablowme closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jablowme will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#ES2#
Shahen has one foot on Jablowme's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#CL#
Jablowme clinches up with Shahen and pushes him back against the cage.
Shahen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #BC2#
Shahen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jablowme misses with a hook to the body #KD2#
and Shahen counters with a series of strikes that sends Jablowme to the canvas! Shahen follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight! #ROC2#
Jablowme is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jablowme looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Oh Jablowme is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SU2#
Jablowme is working an open guard so Shahen takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jablowme misses with a combination
and Shahen counters with a nice body kick.
Jablowme is breathing heavily.
Jablowme is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Shahen Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Jablowme is out cold, face down on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Joe Shahen!
Joe Shahen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Haywood Jablowme had this to say: 'He was a very good fighter and outperformed me I hope to see him again '.

Event: TBD#6 VIKI vs. BULVER
Date: Oct 07, 2017

#R1#
Paredes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shahen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Paredes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Paredes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Paredes.
Paredes lands a jab to Shahen's midsection.
Paredes swings for the body but Shahen moves out of range.
Paredes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shahen manages to avoid it.
Shahen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Paredes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shahen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Paredes lands with a nice body punch.
Paredes has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
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!
Shahen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Paredes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Paredes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Paredes cracks Shahen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL#
Shahen tries to keep at a distance but Paredes has taken the fight into the clinch.
Paredes just leaning against Shahen, taking a breather.
Shahen is trying to break the clinch but Paredes is controlling him.#BC2#
Shahen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Paredes connects with a crisp jab.
Paredes throws out a powerful jab.
Shahen tries to move into range but Paredes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shahen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheers as Paredes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shahen doesn't seem phased though.
Paredes clobbers Shahen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Shahen walks into a stiff left hand from Paredes.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Paredes closes the distance and clinches.
Paredes stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The referee calls for Paredes to work.
Shahen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shahen is looking to break free of the clinch but Paredes has double underhooks.
Shahen is trying to break free.
Paredes keeps control of Shahen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Shahen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Paredes.
Shahen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Paredes tries to throw a body punch but Shahen avoids it by throwing Paredes back against the cage.
Paredes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shahen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Paredes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shahen backwards.
Shahen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shahen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Paredes lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T3#
Paredes scores with a shot to the side of Shahen's head.
Shahen has Paredes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Paredes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Good body shot from Paredes.
Paredes has Shahen pressed against the cage, preventing Shahen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Paredes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Shahen manages to break the clinch.
Paredes throws a body punch but Shahen moves out of range.
Paredes scores with a punch to the head.
Paredes connects with a single shot there.
Thybault Paredes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paredes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Paredes jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jab, jab by Paredes - just one landing.
Paredes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
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!
Paredes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T4#
Paredes scores with a body shot.
Paredes's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shahen under the eye.
Paredes with a nice cross.
Shahen misses with the body kick
and Paredes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shahen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Paredes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#
Shahen is rocked!
Shahen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shahen is still on wobbly legs! Can Paredes finish him?
Paredes is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Paredes scores with a shot to the body.
Shahen misses with a combination
and Paredes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shahen seems to have recovered his senses.
Shahen looks winded!
Paredes scores with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paredes scores with a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thybault Paredes dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Paredes paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Paredes lands with a cross.
Paredes connects with the punch.
Paredes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Paredes tests Shahen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shahen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shahen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shahen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shahen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shahen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paredes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shahen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Paredes lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Shahen misses with an uppercut. Paredes saw that one coming.
Paredes's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shahen under the eye.
Shahen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Paredes connects with a body shot that sends Shahen's belly button to the back.
Paredes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shahen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Paredes circles away quickly and effectively.
Paredes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shahen. Shahen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shahen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Paredes cracks Shahen with an open hand slap.
Thybault Paredes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paredes lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paredes clobbers Shahen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T2#
Shahen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Shahen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Paredes throws a shot to the body.
Paredes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Paredes lands a nice shot that snaps Shahen's head back.
Paredes cracks a nice hook into Shahen's ribs.
Shahen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL#
Paredes rushes Shahen and presses him up against the cage.
Shahen is looking to break free of the clinch but Paredes has double underhooks.
Paredes lands a left hand.
Paredes is stalling here.
Shahen is trying to break free.
Come on Paredes - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T3#
Shahen takes a shot to the head.
Paredes lands a left hand.
Shahen takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Shahen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Paredes has Shahen up against the cage in a clinch.
Paredes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Paredes lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2#
Shahen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Paredes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shahen can do to turn this around?
Shahen tries to move into range but Paredes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shahen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shahen is breathing heavily.
Shahen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Good shot there by Paredes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paredes connects with a body shot that sends Shahen's belly button to the back.#T4#
Paredes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Paredes lands with a cross.
Paredes lands a right hook to the body.
Paredes throws a nice looking combination but Shahen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shahen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Paredes finds it's way round the side to connect with Shahen's head.
Paredes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Paredes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shahen at a distance.
Paredes connects with a right hand. Shahen shakes it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Paredes moves into the clinch.
Paredes lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Shahen breaks the clinch.
Paredes throws a good cross that connects.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thybault Paredes dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Paredes digs a good body shot into Shahen's ribs.
Paredes takes a swing at Shahen's ribcage but misses.
Paredes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Paredes fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shahen on the side of the head.
Paredes connects with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Paredes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Paredes.
Shahen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Paredes cracks a nice hook into Shahen's ribs.
Paredes lands with a good body shot.#CL#
Paredes clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice left hand lands by Paredes. #T1#
Shahen is trying to force a seperation but Paredes has the dominant position.
A short left from Paredes. #BC2#
Shahen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Paredes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shahen misses with a kick to the body
and Paredes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shahen thinking.
Paredes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheers as Paredes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shahen doesn't seem phased though.
Nice straight punches there by Paredes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Paredes.#CL#
Paredes moves into the clinch.
Shahen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The referee calls for Paredes to work.
Paredes lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Paredes scores with a shot to the side of Shahen's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shahen is trying to force a seperation but Paredes has the dominant position.
Shahen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Paredes has him pressed against the cage.
Paredes presses Shahen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Paredes lands a nice uppercut.
Shahen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Paredes is defending well.
Shahen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Paredes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shahens head.
Paredes pushes Shahen against the cage. Paredes is working some dirty boxing. Paredes pushes off with a quick right hook! Shahen goes down! Shahen tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Paredes moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thybault Paredes!
A relieved looking Thybault Paredes thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: TBD#2 SHAHEN vs. DILLON
Date: Sep 02, 2017

#R1#
A jab from Dillon misses.
Shahen seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Shahen dodges the punch combination from Dillon.
Dillon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shahen throws a big counter combination but Dillon scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Shahen throws a head kick but Dillon moves out of range.
Dillon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dillon shoots and misses #KD#
and Shahen counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Dillon down! Shahen is looking to finish but Dillon is intelligently defending himself. #ROC#
Dillon is rocked!
Shahen won't allow Dillon to get back to his feet.
Dillon is still in real trouble! Can Shahen finish him?
Shahen looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shahen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Shahen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shahen wants to stand but Dillon is controlling his posture from full guard.
Shahen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Shahen trying to control but Dillon is working from the bottom.
Dillon is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Shahen is controlling him.
Dillon seems to have recovered his senses.
Dillon has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dillon wants to get back to his feet but Shahen is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1##SU#
Shahen decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dillon, up you get!
Dillon misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Shahen counters with a left right combination that sends Dillon crashing to the mat - Shahen wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Dillon out for a TKO! Devastating finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Shahen!
An out of breath Joe Shahen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Cory Dillon stepped up to the mic, saying 'I would like a rematch to prove this loss was a fluke!'.

Event: TBD#1 ROY vs. HOLLOWAY
Date: Aug 04, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Callaghan takes the fight into the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Shahen has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Shahen tries to circle away but Callaghan has him pinned against the cage.
Callaghan blocking some punches.
Shahen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
It looks like Tommy Callaghan has been cut.
Callaghan working aggressively here.
Shahen lands a damaging elbow.
Shahen pressing his opponent against the cage.
Callaghan is pushing Shahen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
With the fighters up against the cage, Callaghan throws an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shahen is trying to stall.
Callaghan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Callaghan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shahen after a bit of a struggle.
Shahen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Callaghan is trying to pull guard but Shahen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Shahen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Callaghan can't find room to land a body shot as Shahen controls the action.
Shahen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Callaghan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shahen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Joe Shahen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Callaghan.#BC2#
Callaghan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Shahen drives through and clinches with Callaghan against the cage.
Shahen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shahen working Callaghan over with knees to the body.
Callaghan looks winded!
Shahen effectively controlling the action here.
Callaghan leaning against his opponent.
Shahen lands a body punch.
Shahen lands a good knee to the midsection. Callaghan won't want to take too many of those.
Shahen cracks Callaghan with a nice body shot.#T2#
Shahen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Callaghan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A knee to the head by Shahen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shahen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Shahen lands an uppercut.#TD#
Shahen has hold of one of Callaghan's legs. Callaghan is fighting the takedown attempt but Shahen gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Shahen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Callaghan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shahen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Shahen tries to stand but Callaghan is controlling from the bottom. #SU#
Shahen gets to his feet - Callaghan follows without any prompting. #T3#
Callaghan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shahen.
As Shahen backs off Callaghan throws a huge counter combo but Shahen manages to avoid it all.
Shahen has a takedown stuffed.
Callaghan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Callaghan throws a head kick but Shahen moves out of range. #CL2#
Callaghan pushes Shahen up against the cage in a clinch.
Shahen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Callaghan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Callaghan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Shahen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Callaghan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Callaghan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shahen walks away with a smile on his face. Callaghan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T4#
Shahen shoots in for a double leg but Callaghan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Shahen clinches.
Callaghan trying to stall but Shahen improves his position.
Shahen tries a knee to the head but Callaghan blocks it.
Callaghan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Callaghan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shahen stalls.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Shahen for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Knees in the clinch landing for Shahen.
Knees to the body from Shahen.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Shahen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Callaghan's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Shahen closes the distance and pushes Callaghan back into the cage.
Shahen connects with a knee to the head.
Callaghan takes an elbow to the temple.
Shahen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Callaghan.
Shahen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Callaghan can do to turn this around?
Shahen looking to throw knees to the head but Callaghan is blocking nicely.
Shahen misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shahen working Callaghan over with knees to the body.
Shahen is trying to stall.
Shahen scores a nice knee to the body.
Callaghan is breathing heavily.
Callaghan is trying to break free.#T1#
Shahen lands a good knee to the midsection. Callaghan won't want to take too many of those.
Shahen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Callaghan's face. #CUT#
That has opened up Tommy Callaghan's cut even more.
Callaghan takes a knee right on the jaw!
Shahen scores with a knee to the head. #BC#
Shahen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Shahen closes the distance and pushes Callaghan back into the cage.
Shahen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Callaghan takes a knee right on the jaw!
A knee to the head by Shahen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shahen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Callaghan blocks it with crossed arms.
Shahen has Callaghan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Callaghan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shahen looking to slow down the pace here.
Callaghan tries to pull guard but Shahen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Shahen lands a knee to the body. #T2#
Shahen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Shahen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Callaghan being controlled against the cage.
Shahen lands a damaging elbow.
A short right from Shahen.
Shahen lands a body shot.
A bit of stalling here from Callaghan.
Joe Shahen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A hook to the body from Shahen.
Shahen lands an elbow that stopped Callaghan in his tracks for a moment.
Shahen scores a nice knee to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Shahen landing knees to the body. #T3#
Shahen throws a knee to the head but misses. #TD#
Shahen has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Callaghan clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Shahen biding his time, looking for the opening.
Callaghan tries to break free.
Callaghan just trying to survive but Shahen is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Callaghan is trying to get back to his feet but Shahen has full control of the position and if anything, Callaghan has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Callaghan staying busy and making it hard for Shahen to control. #SUB#
Shahen has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Callaghan just trying to survive but Shahen is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T4#
Shahen tries to keep control of the position but Callaghan is staying busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shahen controlling the position well here. Callaghan rolled but Shahen kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Will Shahen go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Shahen controlling from the back.#SUB#
Shahen working for a choke but Callaghan is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Shahen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Callaghan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL#
Shahen closes the distance and clinches.
Shahen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #TD#
Shahen lands a takedown into guard.
Callaghan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shahen.
Shahen trying to control the position from guard on top but Callaghan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Callaghan can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Callaghan trying to control the position.
Shahen is looking to stand up but Callaghan won't let him. #T1#
Shahen tries to free his leg and advance position but Callaghan is retaining full guard.
Callaghan trying to control the position.
Shahen stands and throws Callaghan's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Shahen tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SU#
Shahen decides to stand back up.
Shahen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT#
The cut above Tommy Callaghan's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T2#
Shahen tries to clinch but Callaghan moves out of range.
Shahen wants to clinch.
Shahen wants to clinch up but Callaghan keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Callaghan feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES#
Shahen pushes Callaghan off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Callaghan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Callaghan drives through with a takedown into Shahen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Shahen wants to get back to his feet but Callaghan is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES#
Shahen manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Shahen shoots in for a double leg but Callaghan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T3#
Shahen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shahen tries to clinch up but Callaghan circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Callaghan drives through with a takedown into Shahen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Shahen looking to control.
Shahen controlling Callaghan's posture.
Shahen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Callaghan won't allow Shahen to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Callaghan drops back looking for a leg! Shahen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shahen manages to kick Callaghan off! Callaghan jumps back into Shahen's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Shahen being controlled here, momentarily.
Shahen pulls Callaghan in close to his closed guard and prevents Callaghan from doing any damage or advancing position.
Shahen is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Joe Shahen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shahen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Shahen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shahen, 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Shahen!
Joe Shahen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: The Beatdown: (LW/MW) Round 2
Date: Jul 08, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Petawawa closes the distance and pushes Shahen back into the cage.
Shahen misses with an elbow strike.
Shahen is working for takedown but Petawawa is calmly controlling the position for now.
Petawawa blocks an uppercut.
Petawawa lands an uppercut.
Petawawa misses with the head strike.
Petawawa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shahen's efforts to push away.
Shahen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Petawawa misses with some punches.
Petawawa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shahen pushes off an throws an elbow but Petawawa leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Petawawa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Petawawa pushes Shahen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
I was talking to Shahen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shahen taking a breather.
Shahen tries a knee to the head but Petawawa blocks it.
Shahen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Petawawa blocks it with crossed arms.
Petawawa avoids the elbow strike from Shahen, against the cage.
Shahen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Petawawa. #T1#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Petawawa.
A head punch on the inside from Petawawa fails to land.
Petawawa blocks an elbow strike.
Shahen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Petawawa lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shahen.
Petawawa takes a knee right on the jaw!
Shahen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Petawawa.
Petawawa throws a punch but it's blocked by Shahen.
Shahen taking a breather.
Petawawa prevents Shahen from breaking the clinch.
Petawawa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Petawawa misses with some punches.
Petawawa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shahen backwards.
A shot in the inside from Petawawa.
Petawawa lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters up against the cage, Shahen throws an elbow but misses. #T2#
Petawawa pushes Shahen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Petawawa fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Petawawa.
Shahen blocking some punches.
Shahen is trying to maintain a safe position but Petawawa gets an underhook and turns Shahen into the cage.
Petawawa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC2#
Shahen is rocked!
Shahen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Petawawa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Oh Shahen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Petawawa blocks an elbow strike from Shahen.
Shahen seems to have got his legs back now.
Shahen blocking some punches.
Petawawa avoids the elbow strike from Shahen, against the cage.
Shahen tries to throw a body punch but Petawawa avoids it by throwing Shahen back against the cage.
Petawawa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shahen backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shahen.
Shahen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Petawawa throws a head punch that misses.
Shahen trying to stall but Petawawa improves his position.
Petawawa gets through Shahen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Shahen tries to throw a body punch but Petawawa avoids it by throwing Shahen back against the cage.
Shahen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shahen is trying to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shahen. #BC#
Shahen manages to break the clinch.
Shahen avoids the head kick by Petawawa.
Shahen is looking to counter punch.
Shahen avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Shahen moves into the clinch successfully.
Petawawa misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Petawawa fails to land.
Petawawa gets through Shahen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Petawawa dodges an elbow strike from Shahen.
Shahen is trying to stall.
Shahen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shahen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shahen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Petawawa throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Petawawa blocks the elbow strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Petawawa.
Shahen tries to work over Petawawa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Petawawa lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Petawawa.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shahen trying to stall but Petawawa improves his position.
Shahen tries to land knees in the clinch but Petawawa avoids the damage to the body.
Shahen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Petawawa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Petawawa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Petawawa.
Shahen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Petawawa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Petawawa lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Petawawa.
A head punch on the inside from Petawawa fails to land.
Petawawa lands with a short shot to the head.
Petawawa lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Petawawa dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Petawawa moves into the clinch successfully.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Petawawa misses with the head strike.
Petawawa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Petawawa avoids the elbow strike from Shahen, against the cage.
Petawawa scores with a shoulder strike.
Shahen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Petawawa pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Petawawa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Petawawa blocks the elbow strike.
Shahen working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shahen.
Shahen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #KD2#
Petawawa drops Shahen onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Shahen is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#CUT2#
It looks like Joe Shahen has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petawawa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Petawawa dips a shoulder and cracks Shahen with a mighty uppercut! Shahen falls back against the cage and Petawawa unloads with a barrage of strikes! Shahen is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Petawawa screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Petawawa!

Event: The Beatdown: (LW/MW) Round 1
Date: Jun 25, 2017

#R1##TD#
Bartos throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Shahen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bartos is in Shahen's guard.#SUB2#
Shahen is looking for a triangle but Bartos pushes his legs off easily. #ES2#
Shahen has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Bartos off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #CL2#
Shahen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bartos, pushing him back against the cage.
Shahen avoiding damage as Bartos throws knees to the body.
Shahen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bartos's elbow.
Bartos tries a knee to the head but Shahen blocks it.
Shahen tries to pull guard but Bartos holds him up against the cage and eventually Shahen drops back down to his feet.
Bartos looking for a takedown.
Shahen crunches a lovely knee into Bartos's ribcage.
Shahen prevents the takedown attempt.
Shahen misses with a body punch.
Shahen throws a head punch that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shahen blocks a body shot from Bartos.
Shahen is trying to drag Bartos to the mat but Bartos just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shahen lands a nice elbow. #T1#
Bartos is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shahen is defending well for now.
Shahen lands an elbow just above Bartos 's eye.
Bartos looking to throw knees to the head but Shahen is blocking nicely.
Shahen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bartos blocks it with crossed arms.
Shahen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#
It looks like Neville Bartos has been cut.
Shahen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bartos pulls his leg out and moves away.
Neville Bartos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Shahen.
Shahen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bartos as he avoids it easily.
Bartos walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shahen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #TD#
Bartos shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Shahen trying to keep a closed guard but Bartos is proving a slippery customer.
Bartos trying to control but Shahen is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bartos wants to pass the guard but Shahen is keeping the position.
Shahen keeping moving, preventing Bartos from controlling successfully. #T2#
Shahen wants to stand and escape but Bartos is having none of it.
Bartos is fighting to break Shahen's control of his arms but Shahen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bartos trying to control but Shahen is working from the bottom.
Bartos is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bartos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bartos swats away the attempt to clinch by Shahen.
Bartos throws a leg kick which misses Shahen's front leg but catches the back leg as Shahen tries to avoid it. #T3#
Shahen stuffs the takedown.
Shahen throws a counter combo.
Shahen wants to clinch up but Bartos keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Bartos closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bartos tries to land a knee to the head but Shahen blocks with his arms. #BC2#
Shahen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Bartos darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shahen trying to control here.
Bartos trying to pass the guard but Shahen defending well.
Shahen is trying is best to control the position here.
Shahen wants to get back to his feet.
Shahen trying to control but Bartos postures up. #T4#
Bartos is looking to advance position but Shahen won't allow it.
Shahen felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Bartos passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Shahen!
Bartos wants to control the pace but Shahen is squirming around nicely.
Bartos is looking to take Shahen's back but instead Shahen gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Shahen misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Shahen is looking for a sweep. Bartos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Neville Bartos will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Neville Bartos's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Bartos or perhaps it was just good defense by Shahen, which made it look bad.
Shahen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL#
Bartos closes the distance and clinches.
Shahen avoids the elbow strike from Bartos, against the cage.
Shahen slows down the pace here. #BC2#
Shahen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shahen avoids the head kick by Bartos.
Shahen feints the counter takedown.
Shahen throws a sloppy head kick and Bartos moves out of range easily.
Bartos looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Shahen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Bartos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shahen misses with a punch to the body.
Bartos prevents a body shot from Shahen.
Bartos looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T1#
Shahen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bartos tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shahen avoids it.
Bartos gets underhooks to prevent Shahen's takedown attempt.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shahen.
Shahen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shahen lands with a right to the head.
Shahen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2#
Shahen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shahen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bartos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bartos throws a counter high kick but Shahen was just alert enough to avoid it.#CL2#
Shahen clinches up against the cage.
Bartos using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shahen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shahen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bartos's brow.
Bartos tries to break free but Shahen pushes him back against the cage.
Bartos throws an elbow but it misses. #BC2#
Shahen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2##CL2#
Shahen clinches with his opponent.
Shahen landing knees to the body.
Shahen blocking some punches.
Shahen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Shahen is trying to break free.
Shahen lands a damaging elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bartos with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Shahen dodges an elbow strike from Bartos.
Shahen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bartos blocks an elbow strike from Shahen.
Bartos tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bartos takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bartos using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shahen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shahen lands an elbow inside that Bartos shrugs off.
Shahen blocks the elbow strike. #T3#
Shahen misses with an elbow over the top.#BC2#
Shahen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Shahen has closed the distance and engaged Bartos in a clinch.
Bartos tries to break free but Shahen pushes him back against the cage.
Shahen landing knees to the head.
Bartos lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bartos tries a knee to the head but Shahen blocks it.
Shahen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shahen as Bartos tries to tie him up.
Knees in the clinch landing for Shahen.
Shahen lands an elbow inside that Bartos shrugs off.
Shahen looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Shahen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4##CL2#
Shahen clinches up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Shahen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Shahen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shahen throws an elbow but it misses.
Bartos looking to slow down the pace here.
Shahen misses with a knee to the head.
Shahen slows down the pace here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Shahen jumps guard but Bartos turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Neville Bartos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Shahen.
Shahen throws an elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Shahen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Neville Bartos's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bartos circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Bartos closes the distance and pushes Shahen back into the cage.
Shahen crunches a lovely knee into Bartos's ribcage.
Shahen landing knees to the head.
Bartos taking a breather.
Bartos is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Shahen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #TD2#
Shahen pulls guard.
Bartos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shahen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shahen is trying to keep Bartos in close.
Shahen wants to stand but Bartos is controlling the position.
Shahen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Shahen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shahen is still trying to improve position.
Shahen keeping full guard, as Bartos tries to pass.
Shahen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Shahen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shahen keeping moving, preventing Bartos from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Shahen closes the distance and clinches.
Shahen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Shahen tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shahen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bartos avoids a wild elbow strike from Shahen.
Bartos tries to stall but Shahen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Shahen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Shahen lands an elbow that stopped Bartos in his tracks for a moment. #BC#
Bartos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shahen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bartos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shahen wants to clinch up but Bartos keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Shahen moves into the clinch.
Shahen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Shahen wants to stall.
Shahen managing to block the knees to the body from Bartos.
Shahen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Shahen avoiding damage as Bartos throws knees to the body.
Bartos pushes off an throws an elbow but Shahen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Shahen is struggling to control the position.
Shahen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Shahen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shahen gets underhooks to prevent Bartos's takedown attempt.
Shahen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Shahen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bartos swings wildly with an uppercut but Shahen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shahen stalling.
Shahen lands an elbow inside that Bartos shrugs off.
Shahen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bartos pressing his opponent against the cage.
Shahen lands a nice elbow. #T4#
Knees in the clinch landing for Shahen.
Bartos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bartos misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shahen.
Bartos trying to control the position but instead, Shahen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bartos into the cage.#BC2#
Shahen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Shahen moves into range and clinches up with Bartos.
Shahen wants a takedown but no success here.
Bartos landing knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bartos throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Shahen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bartos lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bartos takes an elbow to the forehead.
Shahen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Shahen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shahen 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Shahen!
During a confident post fight interview, Joe Shahen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Shahen moves into the clinch.
Freeman taking a breather.
Freeman really is a fat lump.
Shahen stalling in the clinch but Freeman improves position.
Freeman just leaning against Shahen, taking a breather.
Freeman slows down the pace here.
Shahen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #TD2#
Freeman is fighting off a takedown attempt but Shahen is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Freeman to the mat. Freeman regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Shahen slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Shahen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Freeman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shahen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1#
Let's hope that Shahen 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.
Shahen is trying to control the action in half guard but Freeman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shahen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Shahen is trying to control. Freeman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Freeman is trying to maintain the position but Shahen is very close to passing his half guard.
Shahen stops Freeman from getting back to his feet.
Shahen controlling the action here.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Shahen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Shahen showed some decent athleticism there. #T2#
Shahen tries to stand but can't do so whilst Freeman controls his leg. #SU2#
Shahen escapes and gets back to his feet.
Freeman really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...#TD2#
Shahen shoots in and bounces Freeman off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shahen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Freeman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Freeman keeping full guard, as Shahen tries to pass.
Freeman wants to stand up but Shahen is controlling him.
Freeman keeping moving, preventing Shahen from controlling successfully.
Shahen is stalling in the full guard.
Shahen wants to control from the top but Freeman keeps moving. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shahen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Freeman haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Shahen stands and throws Freeman's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Shahen just content to control the position.
It looks like Shahen 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Freeman can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Shahen 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##CL#
Freeman has managed to clinch.
A shot in the inside from Freeman. #TD2#
Shahen is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Freeman can't fight it off and eventually Shahen manages to take the fight to the floor. Freeman looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Shahen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Shahen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shahen trying to control the position from guard on top but Freeman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shahen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Shahen wants to stand but Freeman is controlling his posture from full guard.
Freeman keeping moving, preventing Shahen from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Shahen clinches. #TD2#
Shahen is trying to trip Freeman. He has hold of a leg but Freeman is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Shahen persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Shahen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Freeman has his foot on Shahen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shahen works his way back into a safe position though.#T2##SUB#
Freeman has his foot on Shahen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shahen works his way back into a safe position though.
Shahen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shahen wanted to stand there but Freeman had control of the position.
Shahen content to stall in guard here.
Shahen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Joe Shahen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shahen slips nicely into half guard.
Shahen tries to pass to full mount but Freeman defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Shahen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Shahen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Shahen throwing shots but Freeman is blocking nicely.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Shahen throws a strike but Freeman avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#SU2#
Shahen gets to his feet - Freeman follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Shahen rushes Freeman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Freeman leaning against his opponent.
Freeman throws an elbow that misses. #TD2#
Shahen tightens his grip and picks Freeman up, before dumping him to the ground. Freeman manages to land in guard. #SU2#
Freeman is working an open guard so Shahen takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL2#
Shahen has closed the distance and engaged Freeman in a clinch.
Shahen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#TD2#
Shahen has picked Freeman up - he's going for a ride! Shahen dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Freeman wants to get back to full guard.
Shahen is trying to control the action in half guard but Freeman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shahen seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shahen wants to control but Freeman is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Shahen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Shahen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Freeman regains half guard there - taking advantage of Shahen's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Freeman is staying active underneath Shahen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Shahen decides to return to a standing position. #TD2#
Shahen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Shahen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
Freeman is staying active underneath Shahen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Shahen tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #ES#
Freeman makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Freeman pulls out of a head kick attempt. #TD2#
Shahen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Freeman's guard.
Shahen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Shahen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Freeman is pulling down on Shahen's head to control his posture.
Shahen is looking to stand up but Freeman won't let him. #T3#
Freeman being controlled here, momentarily. #SU2#
Shahen stands up and waves to Freeman to follow him. #TD2#
Shahen gets the takedown into side control.
Freeman tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Shahen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Freeman is looking to escape. #T4#
Shahen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Freeman trying desperately to get to his feet.
Shahen throws some wild stikes that Freeman manages to avoid easily.
Shahen controlling the pace for now.
Shahen trying to control but Freeman is having none of it.
Eddie Freeman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joe Shahen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Freeman is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Shahen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shahen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Shahen!

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