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Event:
IFC XXXIV
Date: Jan 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Brawler lands the left hand.#CUT#
It looks like Ken Shamrock has been cut.
Shamrock misses with a lunging right hand
and Brawler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Brawler fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shamrock , pushing him back against the cage.
Shamrock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brawler's elbow.
Shamrock trying to control the position but instead, Brawler has worked for underhooks and has pushed Shamrock into the cage.
Brawler lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shamrock or not.
Brawler softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shamrock prevents a body shot from Brawler.
Brawler prevents a body shot from Shamrock .
Brawler scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Brawler controls his hands.
Brawler lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Brawler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brawler throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#KD#
Brawler drops Shamrock onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Shamrock is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Shamrock is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brawler creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Shamrock with a big uppercut! Shamrock tries to clinch up but Brawler pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Shamrock to the mat! Shamrock covers up and Brawler unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Brooklyn Brawler!
Brooklyn Brawler very nearly forgot to thank IniTech Nutrition 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.
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Event:
IFC XXXII
Date: Jan 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Shamrock rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL#
and Porto holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Porto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Porto digs a right hand into Shamrock 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shamrock 's gas tank.
Shamrock tries to throw a body punch but Porto avoids it by throwing Shamrock back against the cage.
Shamrock prevents a body shot from Porto.
Shamrock tries to throw a body punch but Porto avoids it by throwing Shamrock back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Porto.
Good body shot from Porto.
Porto misses with an elbow strike.
Shamrock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Porto scores with a nice short uppercut.
Porto stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Porto throws an elbow that misses.
Porto lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Porto.
Porto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shamrock or not.
Porto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shamrock is trying to break free.
Porto lands an elbow just above Shamrock 's eye. #CUT#
It looks like Ken Shamrock has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Porto prevents a body shot from Shamrock . #T1#
A right hand to the body from Porto.
Shamrock looks winded!
Porto lands a body shot.
Porto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shamrock or not.
Porto is working Shamrock over against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Porto.
Shamrock takes an elbow to the forehead.
A short left from Porto.
Porto 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.
Porto is leaning against Shamrock and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Porto.
Porto works on Shamrock 's body with a couple of short punches.
Porto will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Shamrock up against the cage.
Porto lands a body punch.
Porto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Porto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shamrock backwards. #CUT#
That has opened up Ken Shamrock 's cut even more.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shamrock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Porto.
Porto presses Shamrock against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Porto digs a right hand into Shamrock 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shamrock 's gas tank.
Porto pushes Shamrock back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T2#
Nice body punch from Porto - that landed with a thud.
Porto lands with a light punch inside. #ROC#
Shamrock is rocked!
Nice body punch from Porto.
Shamrock is still on wobbly legs! Can Porto finish him?
A nice glancing elbow lands by Porto.
Porto gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Porto creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Shamrock 's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Shamrock drops to his knees and Porto pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Porto!
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Event:
IFC XXIX
Date: Dec 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Shamrock connects with a looping right hand.
#CL2#
Esch gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shamrock makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Esch lands an elbow just above Shamrock 's eye. #CUT2#
It looks like Ken Shamrock has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Esch.
Esch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Esch misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shamrock .
Shamrock blocks a body shot from Esch.
Esch landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Shamrock can't break the clinch.
Esch lands an uppercut.
Esch misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shamrock .
Esch with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Esch obliges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shamrock is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Esch scores with a knee to the head.
Esch tries a knee to the head but Shamrock blocks it.
Esch tries to land a knee to the head but Shamrock blocks with his arms.
Esch lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shamrock or not.
Shamrock wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Esch has him pressed against the cage.
Nice elbow from Esch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shamrock .#T1#
Esch throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shamrock s head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Esch.
Esch is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Shamrock is breathing heavily.
Esch misses with a knee strike.
Shamrock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Esch prevents a body shot from Shamrock .
Shamrock takes a knee to the side of the body.
Esch throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shamrock blocks it with crossed arms.
With the fighters up against the cage, Esch throws an elbow but misses.
A right hand to the body from Esch.
Shamrock lands a shot to the body.
Esch blocks a body shot from Shamrock .
Esch has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Shamrock seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Esch can turn it around.
Esch misses with a body punch.
Esch with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Esch landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Esch working Shamrock over with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Esch prevents a body shot from Shamrock .
Shamrock has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T2#
Shamrock stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Esch using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shamrock has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shamrock .
Shamrock blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shamrock wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Esch has him pressed against the cage.
Shamrock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Esch putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Shamrock in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Esch lands a good knee to the midsection. Shamrock won't want to take too many of those.
Esch lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shamrock or not.
A knee to the head by Esch.
Esch with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shamrock has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shamrock tries to throw a body punch but Esch avoids it by throwing Shamrock back against the cage.
Esch misses with a knee to the head.
Shamrock on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shamrock lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Esch or not.
Esch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Esch misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shamrock .
Shamrock avoiding damage as Esch throws knees to the body.
#T3##BC#
Shamrock 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Esch closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Shamrock lands a body punch.
Esch tries a knee to the head but Shamrock blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Esch.
Esch tries a knee to the head but Shamrock blocks it.
Esch misses with a knee strike.
Shamrock lands with a light punch inside.
Shamrock lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Esch misses with an elbow over the top.
Esch lands a knee to the head.
Shamrock lands a left hand that snaps the head of Esch backwards.
Shamrock managing to block the knees to the body from Esch.
Shamrock managing to block the knees to the body from Esch.
A hook to the body from Shamrock .
#BC#
Shamrock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shamrock 's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Shamrock duly obliges.
Shamrock misses with a body shot.
Esch unleashes a big counter combination but Shamrock bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Esch rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shamrock moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shamrock attempts a counter takedown but Esch avoids it well and moves away.
Ken Shamrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Shamrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Esch was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamrock .
Shamrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Esch was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamrock .
Esch unleashes a big counter combination but Shamrock bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Shamrock 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Esch under the eye.
Nice shot by Shamrock .#ROC#
Esch is rocked!#CL#
Shamrock moves into the clinch successfully.
Esch is still on wobbly legs! Can Shamrock finish him?
Esch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shamrock slows down the pace here.
Esch is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shamrock is defending well for now.
Esch seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Shamrock tries to work over Esch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Esch tries to land knees in the clinch but Shamrock avoids the damage to the body.
Shamrock scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shamrock blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Esch with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Shamrock .
Still in the clinch, Shamrock scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shamrock makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
En Esch dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ken Shamrock 's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Esch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shamrock .
Shamrock uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Esch tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shamrock swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Shamrock pushes Esch up against the cage in a clinch.
Shamrock blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Esch tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shamrock avoids it.
Shamrock stalling against the cage.
En Esch seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Esch controls his hands.
Shamrock blocks an elbow strike.
Esch misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shamrock .
Shamrock takes an elbow to the forehead.
Esch throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shamrock blocks it with crossed arms.
Shamrock wants to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock presses Esch against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shamrock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Esch is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shamrock is defending well for now.
Esch is breathing heavily.
Shamrock manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Shamrock is leaning against Esch and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T1#
Esch tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shamrock is trying to push Esch away but Esch has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Esch looking to throw knees to the head but Shamrock is blocking nicely.
#BC#
Shamrock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Esch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shamrock .
Esch looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shamrock misses with a double jab.
Shamrock is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Esch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shamrock went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Shamrock circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shamrock misses with a looping left.
Esch moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL#
Shamrock moves into range and clinches up with Esch.
Shamrock avoiding damage as Esch throws knees to the body.
Shamrock lands a body punch in the clinch.
Esch with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shamrock cracks Esch with a nice body shot.#T2#
Shamrock lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Esch or not.
A right hand to the body from Shamrock .
A body shot lands from Shamrock .
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Esch controls his hands.
Shamrock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shamrock is trying to break free.
Shamrock trying to stall but Esch improves his position.
Esch struggles to land a body shot inside as Shamrock controls his hands.
Esch missing with knees to the body.
Shamrock digs a right hand into Esch's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Esch's gas tank.
Shamrock looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Shamrock softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shamrock lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Esch or not.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shamrock .
Esch misses with an elbow over the top.
Shamrock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Esch tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shamrock avoids it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Esch as Shamrock tries to tie him up.
Shamrock lands a left hand that snaps the head of Esch backwards. #T3#
Shamrock works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Shamrock stalling in the clinch but Esch improves position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Shamrock takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Shamrock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shamrock tries to stall but Esch uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Shamrock is leaning against Esch and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Esch tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Esch misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shamrock .
Shamrock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Esch's elbow.
Shamrock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shamrock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Esch tries to land knees in the clinch but Shamrock avoids the damage to the body.
Shamrock misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Shamrock as the two fighters clinch.
Shamrock scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shamrock lands a left hand.
A short right from Shamrock on the inside. #T4#
Shamrock prevents a body shot from Esch.
Shamrock lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shamrock is looking to control Esch's arms but Esch gets an underhook and turns him. Now Shamrock has his back to the cage.
Esch lands a good knee to the midsection. Shamrock won't want to take too many of those.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Esch in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Shamrock lands a body shot.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shamrock lands a body punch.
Good body shot from Shamrock .
Shamrock lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shamrock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Esch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shamrock has Esch pressed against the cage.
Esch tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shamrock digs a right hand underneath Esch's ribcage. Esch let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shamrock lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shamrock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Esch keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shamrock 's efforts to push away.
Shamrock stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Shamrock dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ken Shamrock 's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Shamrock closes the distance and pushes Esch back into the cage.
Shamrock avoids a wild elbow strike from Esch.
Esch using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shamrock has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Shamrock .
Shamrock managing to block the knees to the body from Esch.
#BC#
Shamrock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Esch just misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock throws a hook but Esch blocks it.
Ken Shamrock is winning the standup battle so far.
Shamrock throws a jab when Esch was well out of range.
Esch is looking for the big counter here.
Esch is looking to clinch.
Shamrock half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2#
Esch has Shamrock up against the cage in a clinch.
Shamrock on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esch with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Esch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Esch misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shamrock .
Shamrock lands with a left to the head.
Shamrock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shamrock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Esch's elbow.
Shamrock tries a body shot but Esch blocks it.
#T1#
Esch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Esch throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shamrock working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shamrock misses with a punch to the body.
Esch prevents Shamrock from breaking the clinch.
Nice body punch from Shamrock - that landed with a thud.
Shamrock leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC#
Shamrock manages to break the clinch.
Shamrock misses with a two punch combination.
Shamrock misses with a wild body shot.
Esch gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Esch takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Esch. Shamrock does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch combination from Shamrock misses. #CL#
Shamrock rushes Esch and presses him up against the cage.
Esch throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shamrock s head. #T2#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Esch misses with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shamrock looking to slow down the pace here.
Shamrock pushes Esch back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Esch trying to land knees to the body.
Shamrock on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shamrock tries to break the clinch but Esch is controlling the position.
Shamrock blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Esch misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Shamrock breaks the clinch.
Shamrock throws a right and a left that Esch avoids nicely.
Shamrock throws the left hand but Esch avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Shamrock closes the distance and clinches.
Shamrock scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Esch lands a shoulder strike.
Shamrock lands a right hand that snaps the head of Esch backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Shamrock 's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T3#
Esch putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Shamrock in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Esch missing with knees to the body.
Esch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Esch is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shamrock is defending well for now.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Shamrock is trying to push Esch away but Esch has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Esch tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shamrock avoids it.
Shamrock blocks a body shot from Esch.
Shamrock is trying to break free.
Esch tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shamrock avoids it.
Shamrock trying to control the position but instead, Esch has worked for underhooks and has pushed Shamrock into the cage.
Shamrock managing to block the knees to the body from Esch.
Shamrock lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Esch lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shamrock .
Shamrock wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Shamrock misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Esch tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shamrock avoids it.
Shamrock taking a breather.
Shamrock on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC#
Shamrock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shamrock throws a shot from downtown. Esch moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Esch has managed to clinch.
Shamrock lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Esch or not.
Shamrock avoids the elbow strike from Esch, against the cage.
Esch with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Shamrock blocks a body shot from Esch.
Shamrock avoids a wild elbow strike from Esch.
Good body shot from Shamrock .
Good body shot from Shamrock .
Shamrock looking to stall.
Esch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shamrock works on Esch's body with a couple of short punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ken Shamrock showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Shamrock has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ken Shamrock !
During a confident post fight interview, Ken Shamrock thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
En Esch spoke after the fight, saying 'He cheated! Check his gloves, they've got chloroform on them!'.
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Event:
IFC Midweek 10
Date: Nov 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Sainty scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shamrock misses with a straight left.
Sainty wants to counter the offense by Shamrock and move into the clinch position.
A lazy body kick from Shamrock #TD2#
and Sainty counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
My spies in Crapollas Gym inform me that Sainty has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Sainty sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Sainty is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shamrock has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sainty perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
It looks like Sainty 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.
Shamrock is in trouble now - Sainty has advanced to mount! #T1#
Sainty sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Shamrock knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sainty on the ground.
Shamrock can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sainty sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Let's hope that Sainty has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Shamrock has given up his back. Will we see Sainty going for some submissions?
#T3#
Shamrock is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Sainty.#SUB2#
Sainty is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Shamrock has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Sainty has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Shamrock taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Sainty doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Daniel Sainty!
Daniel Sainty really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that IniTech Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
IFC XXIV
Date: Nov 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Shamrock misses with a jab, cross combination.
Schaafs changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Shamrock jabs Schaafs right on the nose. Schaafs blinks but takes it well.
Shamrock tries to clinch up.
Shamrock throws a jab but it's blocked by Schaafs.
Shamrock tries to clinch up but Schaafs circles away and keeps his distance.
Schaafs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shamrock throws out a powerful jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Schaafs has closed the distance and engaged Shamrock in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schaafs.
Shamrock lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shamrock lands a left hand.
Schaafs misses with a punch on the inside.
Shamrock blocks an uppercut.
Shamrock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schaafs's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shamrock .
Schaafs misses with some punches.
Shamrock misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Schaafs scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shamrock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Schaafs working aggressively here.
Shamrock misses with some punches.
Schaafs definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Schaafs softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shamrock tries to work over Schaafs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Schaafs swings wildly with an uppercut but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shamrock can't find room to land a body shot as Schaafs controls the action.
Shamrock tries to work over Schaafs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Schaafs misses with the head strike.
Shamrock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Schaafs blocks a body shot from Shamrock .
Schaafs throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shamrock .
Schaafs throws a punch but it's blocked by Shamrock .
Schaafs pushes Shamrock back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shamrock can't find room to land a body shot as Schaafs controls the action.
Schaafs has a couple of punches blocked by Shamrock .
Shamrock trying to control the position but instead, Schaafs has worked for underhooks and has pushed Shamrock into the cage.
Shamrock is trying to break the clinch but Schaafs is controlling him.
Shamrock wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Schaafs has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Shamrock on the inside.
Schaafs throws a punch but it's blocked by Shamrock .
Shamrock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
Shamrock lands a right hand.
Shamrock tries a body shot but Schaafs blocks it.
Schaafs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Schaafs misses with the head strike.
Shamrock misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shamrock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shamrock working hard to break the clinch.
Schaafs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Schaafs pushes off an throws an elbow but Shamrock leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schaafs has a couple of punches blocked by Shamrock .
Schaafs working aggressively here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Shamrock misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock is looking to break free of the clinch but Schaafs has double underhooks.
Shamrock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Schaafs lands a shoulder strike.
Shamrock is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Shamrock takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Schaafs throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shamrock s head.
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Schaafs controls his hands.
Shamrock tries to throw a body punch but Schaafs avoids it by throwing Shamrock back against the cage.
Schaafs blocks a body shot from Shamrock .
Schaafs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shamrock lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shamrock blocks an uppercut.
Shamrock lands a right hand that snaps the head of Schaafs backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Schaafs.
Shamrock misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Shamrock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shamrock throws a hook but Schaafs avoids it easily.#CL#
Schaafs fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shamrock , pushing him back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Shamrock stalling in the clinch but Schaafs improves position.
Shamrock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Schaafs misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shamrock .
Shamrock lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Schaafs backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shamrock is trying to break free.
Shamrock is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T4#
Shamrock 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Schaafs scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shamrock wants to break free but Schaafs has control.
Schaafs throws a head punch that misses.
Schaafs looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Schaafs throws a punch but it's blocked by Shamrock .
Schaafs misses with some punches.
Schaafs lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shamrock backwards.
Shamrock stalling in the clinch but Schaafs improves position.
Shamrock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Schaafs has a couple of punches blocked by Shamrock .
A short uppercut from Schaafs.
Shamrock tries to throw a body punch but Schaafs avoids it by throwing Shamrock back against the cage.
Shamrock is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Schaafs throws a head punch that misses.
Shamrock stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Schaafs throws a punch but it's blocked by Shamrock .
Schaafs swings wildly with an uppercut but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schaafs prevents a body shot from Shamrock .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dieter Schaafs 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#
Schaafs rushes Shamrock and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Schaafs.
Schaafs lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shamrock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schaafs's elbow.
Schaafs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Schaafs working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Shamrock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shamrock is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Shamrock moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schaafs.
Schaafs throws a punch but it's blocked by Shamrock .
Schaafs prevents Shamrock from breaking the clinch.
Shamrock blocking some punches.
Schaafs blocking some punches.
Shamrock looking to slow down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock can't find room to land a body shot as Schaafs controls the action.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Shamrock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Schaafs misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Schaafs blocks a body shot from Shamrock .
Shamrock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shamrock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Schaafs prevents a body shot from Shamrock .
Dieter Schaafs has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schaafs.
Shamrock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Schaafs pushes Shamrock back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Schaafs misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schaafs.
Schaafs misses with the head strike.
Schaafs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Schaafs gets through Shamrock 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shamrock gets through Schaafs's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Schaafs working aggressively here.
Shamrock lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Schaafs backwards.
Schaafs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shamrock can't find room to land a body shot as Schaafs controls the action.
Schaafs blocks a body shot from Shamrock .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schaafs.
Shamrock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2#
Shamrock can't find room to land a body shot as Schaafs controls the action.
Shamrock lands a shot to the body.
Schaafs working aggressively here.
Schaafs blocks a body shot from Shamrock .
Schaafs tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shamrock smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Schaafs closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shamrock digs a right hand into Schaafs's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Schaafs's gas tank.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shamrock lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shamrock is trying to break the clinch but Schaafs has him pressed against the cage.
Shamrock is trying to break the clinch but Schaafs is controlling him.
Shamrock blocking some punches.
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Schaafs controls his hands.
Shamrock stalling in the clinch but Schaafs improves position.
Schaafs has a couple of punches blocked by Shamrock .
Shamrock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Shamrock .
Shamrock tries to stall but Schaafs uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Schaafs controls his hands.
Shamrock wants to stall.
#T3#
Schaafs swings wildly with an uppercut but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shamrock lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Shamrock scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shamrock tries a body shot but Schaafs blocks it.
Nice body punch from Shamrock - that landed with a thud.
A hook to the body from Shamrock .
#BC2#
Shamrock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dieter Schaafs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shamrock slips a jab from Schaafs.
Schaafs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shamrock tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Schaafs manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shamrock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shamrock tries to clinch up but Schaafs circles away and keeps his distance.
Shamrock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Schaafs takes one to the side of the head.
Schaafs takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shamrock misses with a wild body shot.
Shamrock wants to clinch.#T4##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shamrock pushes Schaafs back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shamrock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shamrock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Schaafs throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Shamrock - that landed with a thud.
Shamrock tries a body shot but Schaafs blocks it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Schaafs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shamrock can't break the clinch.
A short uppercut from Schaafs.
Shamrock is trying to force a seperation but Schaafs has the dominant position.
Shamrock misses with a punch to the body.
Schaafs swings wildly with an uppercut but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schaafs throws an elbow but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Shamrock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Shamrock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Shamrock tries to get set, Schaafs tries to push him back and clinch up but Shamrock manages to avoid the attempt.
Shamrock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shamrock rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Schaafs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Schaafs looks to land a right hand but Shamrock moved out of range.
Shamrock throws a jab when Schaafs was well out of range.
Schaafs feinted with a counter takedown.
Shamrock tries to clinch but Schaafs moves out of range.
Schaafs missing with a left hand there. Shamrock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Schaafs gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Shamrock tries to clinch but Schaafs is having none of it.
Shamrock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Schaafs seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dieter Schaafs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shamrock scores with a nice right hand.
Shamrock throws a hook but Schaafs avoids it easily.
Shamrock walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock moves in looking to clinch but Schaafs pushes him off.
Shamrock takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#ROC2#
Schaafs is rocked!
Shamrock tries to close the distance and clinch up but Schaafs swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Oh Schaafs is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Schaafs walks straight into a right hand from Shamrock - that's dropped him! Shamrock jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Schaafs from any more punishment! Schaafs complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ken Shamrock !
A very excited looking Ken Shamrock made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
IFC XXI
Date: Oct 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Shamrock tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Demento manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Demento tries a quick counter leg kick but Shamrock is wise to it.
Ken Shamrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shamrock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And Demento responds with a good body kick, but Shamrock manages to step out the way in time.
Shamrock misses with a low kick.
Shamrock tries to clinch but Demento is having none of it. #TD2#
Demento closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Shamrock to the mat! Shamrock manages to get full guard.
Demento stands and throws Shamrock 's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Demento scores with punches from side control.
The referee asks Demento politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Demento prefers to stall for the moment though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
It looks like Demento 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.
Shamrock might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The ground and pound from Demento seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Shamrock avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Demento. #T1#
Shamrock avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Demento.
The referee asks Demento politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Demento prefers to stall for the moment though.
Demento trying to control the position but Shamrock is working away.
Demento looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Shamrock is avoiding damage well.
Shamrock knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Demento on the ground.
Demento trying to control the action but Shamrock is working from the bottom.
Demento prevents Shamrock from escaping the position.
Demento staying calm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Demento throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Demento has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Demento working the body and head with strikes.
Demento cracks Shamrock with a big elbow.
Demento lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Shamrock down.
Demento controls the position.
Demento creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Demento creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Demento trying to control the action but Shamrock is working from the bottom.
Demento just content to control the position. #T3#
Shamrock parries the strikes from Demento easily there. Demento is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Shamrock to escape.
Demento creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Shamrock takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Shamrock seems a little lost for a moment, as Demento dominates the positioning.
Demento cracks Shamrock with a big right hand but Shamrock just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#ROC2#
Shamrock is rocked!
Demento lands a strong strike to the head of Shamrock . That's dazed him! Demento looking to finish here. Shamrock is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Demento lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damien Demento!
Damien Demento really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that IniTech Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
IFC Mid Week 6
Date: Oct 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Manelito misses with a takedown attempt - Shamrock sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shamrock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Manelito tries to move into range but Shamrock moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL#
Manelito tries to keep at a distance but Shamrock has taken the fight into the clinch.
Shamrock manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The referee calls for Manelito to work.
Shamrock prevents a takedown attempt there.
Manelito doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Manelito has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A right hook to the body lands for Shamrock .
Manelito looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock lands with a right to the head.
Shamrock prevents the takedown attempt.
Ken Shamrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lenny Manelito.
Shamrock is working Manelito over against the cage.#BC#
Shamrock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#KD#
Shamrock cracks Manelito with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Manelito looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Shamrock finish him?
#ROC#
Manelito is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shamrock lands with a big right hook that stumbles Manelito - he's out on his feet here! Shamrock follows up with another monster hook that separates Manelito from consciousness! Manelito falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Shamrock stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ken Shamrock !
An out of breath Ken Shamrock thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
IFC Mid Week 5
Date: Sep 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Shamrock slips under a jab from Baines.
Baines misses with a looping right.
Baines misses the jab.
Baines loads up on a big right hand but Shamrock slips the punch.
Baines throws a jab when Shamrock was well out of range.
Baines sets himself, and Shamrock steps forward looking for the clinch! Baines avoids it this time.
Baines throws out a loose jab but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baines misses with an uppercut.
Baines slips under a jab.
Shamrock tries to clinch up.
Baines misses with a hook. Shamrock ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Baines misses.
Baines misses the jab.
Baines waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shamrock .#CL2#
Shamrock darts in and clinches Baines up against the cage.
Baines prevents a body shot from Shamrock . #BC#
Baines breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Baines checks a leg kick.
Shamrock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shamrock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Baines defending well as Shamrock loads up on a big left hand.
Shamrock is looking to clinch but Baines is avoiding it.
Shamrock throws a good cross that connects.
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 punch combination from Shamrock misses. #T1#
Shamrock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Baines scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT#
It looks like Ken Shamrock has been cut.
Shamrock lands with a good body shot.
Shamrock takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Shamrock tries to clinch but Baines is having none of it.
Baines is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shamrock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shamrock misses with a series of wild punches.
Good shot there by Baines.
Shamrock takes one to the side of the head.
Shamrock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Baines throws a lazy right hand but Shamrock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shamrock staying out of range there.
Baines throws out a loose jab but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baines misses the jab.
Shamrock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baines.
Shamrock tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Shamrock moves out of range of the strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Shamrock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shamrock tries to clinch up but Baines circles away and keeps his distance.
Shamrock lands the left hand.#T2#
Baines takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shamrock slips under a jab.
Baines misses with a looping left.
Shamrock wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Baines looks to land a left hand but Shamrock moved out of range nicely.
Delwyn Baines seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baines throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shamrock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Baines loads up on a big right hand but Shamrock slips the punch.
Baines scores with a decent looking hook.
Shamrock tries to clinch but Baines is having none of it.
Baines swats away the attempt to clinch by Shamrock .
The fight stays on the outside here - Shamrock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Baines misses with an uppercut.
Shamrock looks for the body kick but Baines saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Baines on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Baines avoids a kick to the body.
Baines was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big right from Baines misses.
Baines misses the jab.
Shamrock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shamrock looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shamrock lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shamrock fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Baines on the side of the head.
Baines thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Baines takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shamrock scores with a jab to the head.
Shamrock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shamrock tries to clinch there but Baines circles away.
Shamrock is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shamrock moves out of range of the strikes.
Baines takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shamrock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Baines misses with a hook.
Shamrock darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shamrock moves out of range of the strikes.
Shamrock tries to close the distance and clinch but Baines swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shamrock smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Shamrock thuds his right hand into Baines's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shamrock misses with a straight right.
Baines jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shamrock is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Baines throws a jab when Shamrock was well out of range.
Baines definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shamrock misses with a body shot.
Shamrock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baines.#T4#
Baines drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT2#
It looks like Delwyn Baines has been cut.
Baines takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Shamrock thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shamrock moves in looking to clinch but Baines pushes him off.
Baines throws a lazy right hand but Shamrock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shamrock walks into a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shamrock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shamrock 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Baines under the eye.
Baines scores with a punch to the head.
Shamrock thows a left - swing and a miss!
Baines jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Baines looks to land a left hand but Shamrock moved out of range nicely.
Baines connects with a looping right hand.
Baines misses with a hook. Shamrock ducked under it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamrock misses with a series of wild punches.
Baines works the jab nicely.
Shamrock slips a straight right by Baines.
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 Delwyn Baines will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Shamrock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baines.
Baines takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Baines takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shamrock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shamrock wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shamrock with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Baines to score with a decent uppercut.
Baines catches Shamrock with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#ROC#
Shamrock is rocked!
Shamrock ducks under a wild hook from Baines.
Shamrock is still on wobbly legs! Can Baines finish him?
Shamrock gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Baines gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Shamrock is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Delwyn Baines!
Delwyn Baines gave a mention to IniTech Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
IFC XV
Date: Sep 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Shamrock tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bee swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Shamrock clinches up with Bee and pushes him back against the cage.
Shamrock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shamrock misses with a punch on the inside.
Shamrock is trying to maintain a safe position but Bee gets an underhook and turns Shamrock into the cage.
Bee tries to break free but Shamrock pushes him back against the cage.
Bee lands with a light punch inside.
Shamrock is trying to stall.
Bee is looking to break free of the clinch but Shamrock has double underhooks.
Shamrock tries a body shot but Bee blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bee is looking to break free of the clinch but Shamrock has double underhooks.
Shamrock tries to work over Bee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bee can't break the clinch.
Shamrock is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1#
Bee blocks an uppercut.
Shamrock stalling in the clinch but Bee improves position.
Bee missing with knees to the body.
Bee prevents a body shot from Shamrock .
Shamrock lands a shot to the body.
Shamrock tries to work over Bee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A bit of stalling here from Bee.
Shamrock keeps control of Bee as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bee wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shamrock has him pressed against the cage.
Bee has Shamrock pressed against the cage, preventing Shamrock from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Shamrock tries to throw a body punch but Bee avoids it by throwing Shamrock back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Shamrock 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shamrock looking to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bee. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bee is looking to break free of the clinch but Shamrock has double underhooks.
Shamrock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shamrock makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bee lands an uppercut.
Bee lands an uppercut.
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Bee controls his hands.
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Bee controls his hands.
Bee blocking some punches.
Bee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shamrock s head.
Shamrock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bee displaying some good clinch control by pressing Shamrock up against the cage.
Shamrock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A body shot lands from Shamrock .
Shamrock misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Shamrock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bee throws a hook but Shamrock avoids it easily.
Shamrock throws out a counter right but Bee avoids it with no problem.
Bee avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ken Shamrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bee slips a straight right by Shamrock .
Bee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shamrock connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bee's hands.
Bee on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Shamrock ducks under a wild hook from Bee.
Shamrock throws a body punch but Bee moves out of range.
Shamrock tries to clinch there but Bee circles away.
Bee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shamrock has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#T4#
Shamrock doesn't manage to clinch there - Bee circles away.
Shamrock tries to clinch but Bee is having none of it.
A shot to the liver by Bee. Beautiful body shot.
Shamrock doesn't manage to clinch there - Bee circles away.
Bee throws a hook but Shamrock blocks it.
Bee lands the left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shamrock tries to bum rush Bee with a series of wild strikes but Bee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shamrock throws a hook to the side of Bee's head but Bee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shamrock was well out of range. Poor timing from Bee.
Bee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shamrock circles away quickly and effectively.
Shamrock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shamrock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bee.
Shamrock comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shamrock misses with a two punch combination.
Shamrock tries to bum rush Bee with a series of wild strikes but Bee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shamrock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A jab from Bee finds it's way through Shamrock 's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ken Shamrock will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Bee throws a jab when Shamrock was well out of range.
Shamrock takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shamrock throws the left hand but Bee avoids the punch easily.
Bee lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CUT#
It looks like Ken Shamrock has been cut.
Bee ducks under a wild hook from Shamrock .
Bee scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shamrock in his tracks.
Shamrock tries to score with a low kick but Bee moves his leg out of the way.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice shot by Bee.
Shamrock misses with a series of wild punches.
Good shot there by Bee.
A swing and a miss from Shamrock .
Bee looks to land a right hand but Shamrock moved out of range.
Bee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shamrock looks to throw the jab but Bee is out of range.
Shamrock misses with a leg kick
and Bee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shamrock throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bee.
Bee has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Shamrock on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bee misses with a straight right. #T1#
Bee throws the left hand but Shamrock avoids the punch easily.
Shamrock missing with a left hand there. Bee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bee.
Bee throws a lazy right hand but Shamrock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bee connects with a nice looking jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Bee misses the target.
Bee is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Shamrock on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bee throws a lazy right hand but Shamrock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shamrock doesn't manage to clinch there - Bee circles away.
Bee went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bee avoids the body shot from Shamrock .
Bee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shamrock throws a combination that misses
enabling Bee to counter with a crisp jab.
Shamrock connects with a body shot that sends Bee's belly button to the back.
Bee lands with a straight right. Shamrock didn't see that one coming.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shamrock .
Shamrock tries to clinch there but Bee circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bee misses the shot to the body.
Shamrock smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2#
Bee misses with an uppercut.
Bee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shamrock throws a series of punches but Bee moves out of range.
Shamrock doesn't manage to clinch there - Bee circles away.
Shamrock connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shamrock slips under a jab.
Shamrock throws a looping overhand right but Bee ducks down to avoid it.
Shamrock slips under a jab.
Bee looks to land a left hand but Shamrock moved out of range nicely.
Bee scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shamrock moves away from the strike by Bee.
Shamrock doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Shamrock lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shamrock .
Shamrock bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bee connects with a looping right hand.
A jab from Shamrock misses.
Shamrock slips a jab from Bee.
Shamrock throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Bee to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Shamrock wants to clinch.
Bee misses with an uppercut.
Shamrock throws an overhand right that drops Bee like a sack of potatoes! Shamrock dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ken Shamrock !
Ken Shamrock seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
IFC XIII
Date: Aug 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Shamrock moves to clinch but Hudgens breaks away
and Hudgens counters with a left to the body.
Shamrock moves in looking to clinch but Hudgens pushes him off.
Hudgens throws a jab but it's blocked by Shamrock . #TD#
Hudgens shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Shamrock manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Shamrock keeping moving, preventing Hudgens from controlling successfully.
Hudgens 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.
Hudgens controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hudgens works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hudgens. #T1#
Shamrock avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hudgens.
Hudgens content to control rather than advance.
Hudgens frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hudgens punishing his opponent with strikes.
Hudgens lands a big elbow.
Poor strikes thrown by Hudgens there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Hudgens lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#T2#
Hudgens fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Hudgens postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Shamrock in real trouble here! The ref calls for Shamrock to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jaime Hudgens!
A very excited looking Jaime Hudgens made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
IFC XI
Date: Aug 12, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Brawler has managed to clinch.
Shamrock lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shamrock trying to control the position but instead, Brawler has worked for underhooks and has pushed Shamrock into the cage.
Brawler struggles to land a body shot inside as Shamrock controls his hands.
Shamrock tries a body shot but Brawler blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Brawler.
Shamrock throws a head punch that misses.
Brawler pushes Shamrock back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shamrock misses with a punch to the body.
Brawler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brawler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brawler lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shamrock .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shamrock .
Brawler told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock blocking some punches.
Brawler tries to work over Shamrock 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shamrock is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Shamrock is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Brawler is keeping busy.
Shamrock misses with some punches.
#T1#
Brawler lands with a light punch inside.
Brawler prevents a body shot from Shamrock .
Shamrock throws a punch but it's blocked by Brawler.
Shamrock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shamrock blocks a body shot from Brawler.
Brawler misses with the head strike.
Brawler lands with a right to the head.
Brawler throws a punch but it's blocked by Shamrock .
A right hand to the body from Shamrock .
Brawler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shamrock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shamrock is looking to break free of the clinch but Brawler has double underhooks.
Shamrock prevents a body shot from Brawler.
Shamrock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shamrock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Shamrock .
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shamrock .
Brawler lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shamrock backwards. #T2#
Brawler lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shamrock .
Shamrock blocks an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Brawler on the inside.
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Brawler controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brawler.
Brawler lands with a left to the head.
Brawler lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Brawler digs a right hand into Shamrock 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shamrock 's gas tank.
A short right from Brawler.
Shamrock tries to work over Brawler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shamrock tries to work over Brawler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shamrock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brawler digs a right hand underneath Shamrock 's ribcage. Shamrock let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shamrock takes a shot to the head.
Shamrock is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Brawler lands a body shot in the clinch.
Brawler struggles to land a body shot inside as Shamrock controls his hands.
#T3#
Brawler softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shamrock tries a body shot but Brawler blocks it.
Shamrock can't break the clinch.
Shamrock 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brawler lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shamrock .
Shamrock is breathing heavily.
A short right from Brawler on the inside.
Brawler pushes Shamrock back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Brawler is leaning against Shamrock and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A shot in the inside from Brawler.
Brawler lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shamrock backwards. #ROC2#
Shamrock is rocked!
Brawler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oh Shamrock is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brawler lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Shamrock to his knees! Brawler keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brooklyn Brawler!
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Event:
IFC Mid Week 3
Date: Aug 02, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Shamrock tries to keep at a distance but Warholm has taken the fight into the clinch.
Warholm misses with a punch on the inside.
Warholm tries to work over Shamrock 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Warholm breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shamrock throws a body punch but Warholm moves out of range.
Warholm throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shamrock throws a body punch but Warholm moves out of range.
Warholm misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shamrock takes a swing at Warholm's ribcage but misses.
Warholm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shamrock moves away.
Warholm throws a body shot but no joy.
Shamrock feints the counter takedown.
Warholm tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Warholm lands a body shot.
Warholm swats away the attempt to clinch by Shamrock .
Shamrock misses the shot to the body.
Ken Shamrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shamrock stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Warholm.#T1#
Shamrock blocks a jab.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ken Shamrock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shamrock throws a jab but it's blocked by Warholm.
Warholm is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CUT2#
It looks like Terje Warholm has been cut.
Warholm is looking to land body kicks.
Warholm bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Warholm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shamrock moves away.
Shamrock swings for the body but Warholm moves out of range.
Shamrock is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Warholm rather than just go for the knockout.
Shamrock connects with a nice looking jab.
Shamrock just misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock tries to clinch there but Warholm circles away.
#TD#
Warholm dives in and scores a takedown into Shamrock 's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shamrock looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Warholm looking to improve position, pressing down on Shamrock 's thigh with his hand. Shamrock seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Warholm paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Warholm's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Shamrock picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ken Shamrock !
A victorious Ken Shamrock thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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