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MFC - 31 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pawel Nastula (ranked 22545 p4p, 22569 weight class) and Andrzej Bebok (ranked 339 p4p, 353 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 86 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pawel Nastula!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 96 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andrzej Bebok!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Bebok is predictable there
and Nastula counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nastula in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Bebok tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Nastula!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pawel Nastula!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Balink Tarlah (ranked 2223 p4p, 22718 weight class) and Ethan Campbell (ranked 274 p4p, 516 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 36 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Balink Tarlah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 24 - 0, fighting out of London, Ethan Campbell!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campbell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tarlah looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tarlah scoring with some ground and pound.
Campbell being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlah has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarlah postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tarlah looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Campbell is looking for a triangle but Tarlah pushes his legs off easily.
Tarlah engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Campbell trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Campbell moves in looking to clinch but Tarlah pushes him off.
Tarlah closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Campbell tries to kick Tarlah off but Tarlah keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Still in half guard, Tarlah seems content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell is trying to control but Tarlah manages to pass to mount!
Tarlah controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tarlah cracks Campbell with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Tarlah lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Tarlah scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tarlah with a couple of short strikes.
Tarlah lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Campbell hang on?
Campbell is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tarlah sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tarlah seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Campbell for as long as he can get away with.
Tarlah connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice elbow there by Tarlah.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tarlah controlling from the full mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Balink Tarlah dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A shot to the liver by Tarlah. Beautiful body shot.
Tarlah closes the distance and clinches.
Campbell tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tarlah gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Campbell regains guard.
Tarlah controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Campbell is looking to sweep but instead, Tarlah has passed into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tarlah in particular looking to stall.
Tarlah moves into full mount! Campbell won't be happy about that!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarlah controlling from mount.
Balink Tarlah overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Campbell can't escape the position.
Campbell keeps trying to improve his position.
Tarlah 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.
Tarlah dominating with strikes here.
Tarlah tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell is bucking up trying to escape but Tarlah cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Tarlah controlling the pace for now.
Tarlah working Campbell over with strikes here.
Tarlah with good strikes from the mount here!
Tarlah controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tarlah with a couple of short strikes.
Tarlah controlling from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Campbell takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Balink Tarlah dominated that second round.
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!
Campbell gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tarlah controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tarlah is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Campbell can do to turn this around?
Tarlah scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tarlah scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlah controlling from the top position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Tarlah.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ethan Campbell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Campbell gets caught napping as Tarlah dives in and scores a takedown. Campbell manages to retain guard.
Campbell is wriggling around but Tarlah manages to pass to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarlah takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarlah looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Campbell with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tarlah perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Campbell taking some punishment here, with Tarlah in his half guard.
Tarlah slows the pace down in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Campbell tries to roll over but Tarlah keeps him under control.
Campbell taking some punishment here, with Tarlah in his half guard.
Campbell misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Tarlah keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Campbell tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Tarlah has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Tarlah scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Ethan Campbell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tarlah content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Balink Tarlah showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tarlah has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:26
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:26
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Balink Tarlah!
Balink Tarlah decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jonathas Araujo (ranked 2007 p4p, 4896 weight class) and Buzzard Leonard (ranked 172 p4p, 325 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jonathas Araujo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Buzzard Leonard!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leonard tries to sprawl but Araujo drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Araujo maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Leonard could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Araujo has cracked it and Leonard is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Araujo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jonathas Araujo!
After winning the bout, Jonathas Araujo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Albertson (ranked 24282 p4p, 22587 weight class) and Mariusz Pudzianowski (ranked 493 p4p, 484 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, John Albertson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 85 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Mariusz Pudzianowski!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pudzianowski is looking to score with low kicks.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pudzianowski instigates a clinch.
Pudzianowski wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pudzianowski fails to pull guard.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pudzianowski is trying to force a seperation but Albertson has the dominant position.
Pudzianowski fails to pull guard.
Albertson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pudzianowski is trying to stall.
Pudzianowski is trying to break the clinch but Albertson is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albertson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Albertson gets underhooks to prevent Pudzianowski's takedown attempt.
John Albertson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mariusz Pudzianowski.
Albertson jumps guard but Pudzianowski turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Albertson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pudzianowski after a bit of a struggle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Albertson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pudzianowski fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pudzianowski has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Albertson uses from the top position.
Albertson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pudzianowski has momentary wrist control but Albertson slips an elbow through the middle.
Albertson wants to stand but Pudzianowski is controlling his posture from full guard.
Pudzianowski lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Albertson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pudzianowski wants to sweep here but Albertson controlling him for the moment.
Albertson is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Albertson stops Pudzianowski from standing up.
Albertson tries to stand but Pudzianowski is controlling from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick but Albertson moved away.
Pudzianowski feints and then cracks Albertson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Albertson down.
Albertson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pudzianowski's waist but Pudzianowski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Albertson off to one side.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick
and Albertson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Pudzianowski tries to kick Albertson off in order to stand up. Albertson Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Albertson lands a nice forearm strike.
Albertson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Pudzianowski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Albertson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Albertson prevents Pudzianowski from escaping the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Pudzianowski is looking for a sweep.
Albertson working away.
Albertson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Albertson 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.
Albertson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Pudzianowski wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Pudzianowski is working to avoid the ground and pound but Albertson connects with a decent elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Pudzianowski tries to escape but Albertson is in control.
Pudzianowski is trying to escape the position but Albertson is controlling the position.
Albertson lands a nice forearm strike.
Albertson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Albertson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pudzianowski, who protects the arm well.
Albertson misses with the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pudzianowski pushes Albertson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Albertson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Albertson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick but Albertson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Albertson is looking to counter the offense by Pudzianowski and move into the clinch.
Pudzianowski fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Albertson is out of range.
Albertson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pudzianowski circles away.
Pudzianowski gets caught flat footed, as Albertson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Albertson landing with the ground and pound.
Albertson won't allow Pudzianowski to get back to his feet.
Albertson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pudzianowski's head.
Pudzianowski controls Albertson momentarily but Albertson frees himself.
Pudzianowski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pudzianowski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Albertson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
John Albertson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pudzianowski being controlled here, momentarily.
Albertson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Albertson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Pudzianowski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Albertson trying to control but Pudzianowski is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Pudzianowski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Albertson distracts Pudzianowski with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pudzianowski trying to keep a closed guard but Albertson is proving a slippery customer.
Albertson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Albertson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Albertson shoots in and gets a takedown into Pudzianowski's guard.
Pudzianowski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Albertson is controlling him.
Albertson wants to control from the top but Pudzianowski keeps moving.
Pudzianowski working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski wants to stand and escape but Albertson is having none of it.
Albertson cracks Pudzianowski with a solid left hand.
Albertson is looking to work some ground and pound but Pudzianowski has wrist control.
Pudzianowski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pudzianowski throws out a leg kick but Albertson moves out of range and Pudzianowski only half commits.
Albertson blocks a leg kick.
Albertson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pudzianowski looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Pudzianowski is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Albertson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Albertson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Pudzianowski keeps Albertson under control for a moment.
Pudzianowski is trying to improve his position.
Albertson working away.
Albertson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Pudzianowski!
Pudzianowski wants to try and get back to his feet.
Pudzianowski wants to hold on but Albertson pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pudzianowski is trying to stand.
Albertson scoring with strikes but Pudzianowski is staying in there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Albertson 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Pudzianowski misses with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pudzianowski. That's going to slow Albertson down.
Albertson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Albertson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pudzianowski.
Albertson blocks a leg kick.
Pudzianowski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Albertson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pudzianowski did well to prevent Albertson getting side control.
Pudzianowski won't allow Albertson to pass to mount.
Albertson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pudzianowski is just riding it out for now. Albertson eventually gives up the hold.
Albertson is trying to work for a kimura but Pudzianowski is defending well.
Albertson slows the pace down in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Albertson is keen to just control but Pudzianowski is a slippery customer.
Pudzianowski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Albertson is working away from the top position though.
Pudzianowski won't allow Albertson to pass to mount.
Albertson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pudzianowski can do to turn this around?
Well, if Albertson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Pudzianowski pushes Albertson off looking to stand but Albertson dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Albertson slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pudzianowski wants to control but Albertson is keeping busy.
Albertson is trying to control. Pudzianowski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Albertson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Albertson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pudzianowski.
Albertson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pudzianowski avoids it really well and circles away.
Pudzianowski steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Albertson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Albertson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pudzianowski throws out a leg kick but Albertson moves out of range and Pudzianowski only half commits.
Pudzianowski throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Albertson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pudzianowski as he avoids it easily.
Pudzianowski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Albertson. That did some damage!
Good work by Albertson as he checks the leg kick.
Albertson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Albertson checks a low kick from Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski throws a chopping leg kick but Albertson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Albertson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Pudzianowski misses with a leg kick.
Albertson checks a leg kick nicely.
Pudzianowski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Albertson fails with a takedown attempt.
Pudzianowski thumps Albertson with a low kick.
Pudzianowski shoots for a double leg takedown but Albertson sprawls well. He's pushed Pudzianowski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pudzianowski.
Albertson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Good work by Albertson as he checks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick that is checked
and Albertson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Pudzianowski trying to control but Albertson postures up.
Albertson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
John Albertson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Albertson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Albertson content to control rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Albertson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Albertson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mariusz Pudzianowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Albertson 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Albertson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tetsuo Shima (ranked 1388 p4p, 1427 weight class) and Ragnar Jahr (ranked 182 p4p, 188 weight class). Shima's entrance music is The HU - Yuve Yuve Yu. A fine choice. Tetsuo Shima has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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33
182
43 - 21 - 1 |
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21
177
5 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Good low kicks
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 43 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Tetsuo Shima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ragnar Jahr!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jahr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jahr throws a leg kick
and Shima counters with a three punch combo that has Jahr backing up. Jahr nods at Shima to acknowledge the strikes.
Jahr throws a leg kick
and Shima connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shima thuds a left hand into Jahr's body.
Ragnar Jahr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jahr throws the left hand but Shima avoids the punch easily.
Shima tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little jabbing left from Jahr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jahr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jahr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shima moves away.
Shima moves out of range of the leg kick from Jahr.
Jahr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shima lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A low kick from Jahr misses
and Shima counters with a series of strikes. Jahr will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No joy there for Shima, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jahr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shima throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shima moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jahr.
Jahr can't find room to land a body shot as Shima controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jahr tries to throw a body punch but Shima avoids it by throwing Jahr back against the cage.
Jahr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shima misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jahr looking to slow down the pace here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shima.
Jahr misses with a punch to the body.
Jahr lands a body shot.
Jahr stalling the fight.
Jahr being controlled against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shima.
Shima just leaning against Jahr, taking a breather.
Shima lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jahr backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jahr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shima stalling.
Jahr lands an uppercut.
Shima goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shima letting Jahr take a breather here.
Jahr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shima misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jahr can't find room to land a body shot as Shima controls the action.
Shima controlling the action here for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shima.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Shima will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jahr up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jahr is stalling here.
Shima blocking some punches.
Jahr misses with the head strike.
Jahr has Shima pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shima manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jahr misses with a punch to the body.
Jahr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jahr throws a sloppy head kick
and Shima cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shima connects with a body shot.
Jahr throws a low kick but Shima avoids it.
Shima throws a big counter combination but Jahr scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Shima throws a series of punches but Jahr moves out of range.
A jab from Shima finds it's way through Jahr's defenses.
Shima moves into the clinch.
Jahr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jahr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shima just leaning against Jahr, taking a breather.
Shima lands a hook that snaps the head of Jahr backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jahr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jahr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shima digs a right hand underneath Jahr's ribcage. Jahr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shima holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jahr leaning against his opponent.
Shima stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jahr leaning against his opponent.
Jahr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jahr throws a punch but it's blocked by Shima.
Jahr struggles to land a body shot inside as Shima controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tetsuo Shima dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jahr cracks Shima with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jahr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jahr is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shima with a body shot.
Jahr throws a good cross that connects.
Shima throws out a powerful jab.
Nice shot by Jahr.
Shima keeps the fight on the outside.
Shima on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
 Shima is rocked!
Shima steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jahr.
Oh Shima is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shima slips under a jab from Jahr.
Shima throws a hook but Jahr blocks it.
Shima seems to have got his legs back now.
A cross from Shima lands.
Jahr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jahr throws a body punch but Shima moves out of range.
Shima misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jahr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shima swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jahr counters with a nice uppercut.
Shima uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jahr.
Shima thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jahr throws a push kick but Shima slaps the foot to one side.
Shima misses with an uppercut. Jahr saw that one coming.
Jahr throws a leg kick
and Shima counters with a stiff right hand.
Jahr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shima tries to close the distance and clinch but Jahr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tetsuo Shima is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shima darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Shima misses with a few strikes there.
Shima gets a clinch.
Shima trying to control the position but instead, Jahr has worked for underhooks and has pushed Shima into the cage.
Jahr tries to throw a body punch but Shima avoids it by throwing Jahr back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Jahr.
Jahr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shima is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jahr can do to turn this around?
Jahr controlling the action here for a moment.
Ragnar Jahr seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jahr stalls.
Shima stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jahr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jahr looking to slow down the pace here.
Jahr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Shima's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jahr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jahr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shima tries to clinch but Jahr moves out of range.
Shima clinches up with Jahr and pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jahr.
Shima will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jahr up against the cage.
Shima manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jahr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shima's elbow.
Stalling in the clinch from Shima.
Jahr misses with the head strike.
Jahr pushes Shima back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jahr lands a nice uppercut.
Jahr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shima backwards.
Jahr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jahr swings wildly with an uppercut but Shima uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shima digs a right hand underneath Jahr's ribcage. Jahr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jahr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jahr misses with a punch to the body.
Shima working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jahr working hard to break the clinch.
Jahr controlling the action here for a moment.
Jahr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shima works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jahr is struggling to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ragnar Jahr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Shima checks a low kick from Jahr.
Shima lunges at Jahr with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jahr's hand.
Jahr throws a hook but Shima blocks it.
Jahr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shima fails to land with a series of punches.
Shima showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jahr.
It looked like Shima was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Shima swats away the attempt to clinch by Jahr.
Shima seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jahr throws a low kick but Shima moves out of range easily.
Shima lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Shima has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jahr swings for the body but Shima moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Shima tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jahr misses with a low kick.
Tetsuo Shima is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jahr.
No joy there for Jahr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shima avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A little feinted left hand from Shima on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jahr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shima, pushing him back against the cage.
Jahr manages to break the clinch.
Jahr throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shima connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jahr misses with a low kick.
Jahr throws a low kick but Shima avoids it.
Tetsuo Shima is winning the standup battle so far.
Shima forces Jahr back against the cage and clinches.
Jahr is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Shima is keeping busy.
Jahr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jahr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shima is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Shima dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jahr can't find room to land a body shot as Shima controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jahr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jahr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shima backwards.
Jahr tries to stall but Shima uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Shima working aggressively here.
Shima manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jahr misses with a punch to the body.
Shima makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shima stalling.
Jahr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Jahr fails to land.
Jahr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jahr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shima as Jahr tries to tie him up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shima effectively controlling the action here.
Shima blocks an uppercut.
Jahr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jahr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shima manages to avoid it.
Jahr misses the shot to the body.
A left and a right from Shima both land. Nice combination.
Shima displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jahr throws out the jab.
Jahr scores with a body shot.
Shima wants to clinch up but Jahr keeps it at a distance.
Shima keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jahr.
Jahr tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shima sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jahr somewhat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shima throws a combination. Jahr tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jahr.
Shima moves into the clinch successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shima lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shima lands with a short shot to the head.
The referee calls for Shima to work.
Jahr tries to work over Shima's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jahr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shima scores with a shot to the side of Jahr's head.
Shima lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tetsuo Shima showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Shima 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tetsuo Shima!
Post fight, Tetsuo Shima stared into the camera and said 'Thanks for the chance to become champion, it feels great ,looking forward to my first defense.'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Javier Martinez (ranked 653 p4p, 3127 weight class) and Dan Averescu (ranked 85 p4p, 370 weight class). Averescu has chosen Guns N' Roses - Welcome To The Jungle as his entrance music. Dan Averescu acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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37
184
47 - 6 - 0 |
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175
27 - 43 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 47 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Javier Martinez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 43 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan Averescu!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinez shoots in and bounces Averescu off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Martinez with a nice head shot there.
Averescu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Martinez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Martinez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Martinez lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez scoring with some ground and pound.
Martinez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Our spies down at at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies inform us that Averescu has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Averescu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Martinez defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Martinez is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Averescu has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Martinez is looking to defend but Averescu has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Martinez! Averescu pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Martinez taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dan Averescu!
After winning the bout, Dan Averescu thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robbie Shakespeare (ranked 1188 p4p, 1255 weight class) and Crazy Legs (ranked 159 p4p, 167 weight class). Legs has chosen Walk - Pantera as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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26
272
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36
270
16 - 15 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robbie Shakespeare!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Crazy Legs!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shakespeare looks to throw the jab but Legs is out of range.
Legs with a nice cross.
Legs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shakespeare lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Legs at a distance.
Legs lands a head kick!
Shakespeare throws a predictable looking body shot
and Legs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shakespeare jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Legs throws the left hand but Shakespeare avoids the punch easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Legs checks a leg kick.
Shakespeare misses with a few strikes there.
Shakespeare takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The fighters circling - Shakespeare throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shakespeare bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Legs's head.
 It looks like Crazy Legs has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shakespeare takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shakespeare misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Legs on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shakespeare throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Legs counters with a series of strikes. Shakespeare will be more careful next time no doubt.
Legs moves forwards but Shakespeare connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shakespeare tests Legs's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shakespeare connects with a crisp jab.
Legs avoids the body shot from Shakespeare.
A jab from Shakespeare finds it's way through Legs's defenses.
That has opened up Crazy Legs's cut even more.
No joy there for Legs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shakespeare 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.
Legs thuds a left hand into Shakespeare's body.
Shakespeare throws a jab when Legs was well out of range.
It seemed like Legs was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shakespeare throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shakespeare looks to throw the jab but Legs is out of range.
Legs lands a jab.
Robbie Shakespeare seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shakespeare misses with an uppercut
and Legs counters with a nice uppercut.
Shakespeare rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Legs counters with a left and a right that stings Shakespeare.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Legs - that will leave a mark!
Legs fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Legs.
Legs moves out of range of the body kick.
Shakespeare misses with a body shot
and Legs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shakespeare swings widly with a right hand
and Legs counters with a stiff right hand.
Legs ducks under a wild hook from Shakespeare.
Shakespeare moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Legs slips a jab from Shakespeare.
Shakespeare misses with a leg kick
and Legs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shakespeare throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shakespeare takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Legs looks to land a right hand but Shakespeare moved out of range.
It looked like Shakespeare wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Legs misses with a looping right.
Legs delivers a nice body kick.
Legs scores with a jab to the head.
Shakespeare misses with a jab, cross combination.
Legs tries to counter with a clinch but Shakespeare shakes him off and moves away.
Shakespeare lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shakespeare throws a wild body kick that Legs sees coming a mile off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Legs slams his shin into Shakespeare's torso.
Legs slips a jab from Shakespeare.
Legs scores with a push kick.
Legs scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shakespeare throws a body punch but Legs moves out of range.
Legs appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A big right from Shakespeare misses.
Shakespeare throws a hook to the side of Legs's head but Legs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Legs stalks Shakespeare and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Shakespeare's face. Shakespeare staggers backwards, shaken.
Legs tries to move into range but Shakespeare moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shakespeare is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Shakespeare throws a looping overhand right but Legs ducks down to avoid it.
A punch combination from Legs misses.
Shakespeare jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Legs ducks under a wild hook from Shakespeare.
Shakespeare misses with a right hand
and Legs counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shakespeare throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shakespeare on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Shakespeare throws a wild body kick that Legs sees coming a mile off.
Shakespeare misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Legs.
Legs rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shakespeare counters with a nice uppercut.
The cut above Crazy Legs's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Shakespeare misses with a series of wild punches.
Shakespeare throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It seemed like Legs was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Legs cracks Shakespeare with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A slapping body kick lands there for Legs.
Legs lets loose with a powerful body kick. Shakespeare will feel that in the morning.
Shakespeare misses with a left hand
and Legs counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Legs lands a front kick.
Shakespeare has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Legs.
Jab, jab by Legs - just one landing.
Legs throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Crazy Legs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Crazy Legs's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Shakespeare throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shakespeare takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shakespeare throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shakespeare misses with a looping right.
Legs scores with a spinning back kick!
Legs defending well as Shakespeare loads up on a big left hand.
Legs throws out a counter right but Shakespeare avoids it with no problem.
Shakespeare lands a two punch combo.
Legs tests Shakespeare's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Legs scores with a jab.
Shakespeare misses with an uppercut.
Crazy Legs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Legs throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Legs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shakespeare misses with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Legs slips under a jab from Shakespeare.
Legs tries to counter by closing the distance.
Shakespeare throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shakespeare will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Legs as he connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legs moves away from the strike by Shakespeare.
Shakespeare looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Legs moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Legs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shakespeare circles away quickly and effectively.
Shakespeare throws a lazy uppercut
and Legs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shakespeare wants to slow Legs down by chopping away at his legs.
Legs throws out a counter right but Shakespeare avoids it with no problem.
Legs tests Shakespeare's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Legs is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shakespeare ducks under a wild hook from Legs.
Legs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Legs thuds his shin into the meat of Shakespeare's side.
Shakespeare misses with a hook
letting Legs counter with a right hand.
Shakespeare swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Legs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shakespeare.
Shakespeare misses with a looping left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shakespeare misses with a lunging right hand
and Legs counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Legs!
A left lands for Legs.
A jab from Shakespeare misses.
Shakespeare ducks right into an uppercut from Legs.
Legs blocks a jab.
Shakespeare steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Legs. That one must have hurt.
Legs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shakespeare.
Shakespeare misses with a looping left.
Nice body kick from Legs.
Legs blocks a jab.
Shakespeare with a nice cross.
Shakespeare misses with a hook
and Legs counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Legs lands with a slapping head kick.
Legs staying out of range there.
Shakespeare uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Legs with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Legs finds it's target.
Shakespeare throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Legs counters with a nice body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Shakespeare. Those never looked like landing.
Shakespeare misses with a few strikes there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shakespeare rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shakespeare takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Legs lands with an overhand left.
Shakespeare looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Legs scores with a push kick.
Legs slips a straight right by Shakespeare.
Legs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shakespeare circles away quickly and effectively.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Shakespeare misses with a right hand
and Legs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Legs clobbers Shakespeare with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shakespeare throws a jab but it's blocked by Legs.
Legs fails to land with a series of punches.
Shakespeare shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shakespeare misses with a straight left.
Shakespeare cracks Legs with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Crazy Legs's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Shakespeare will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shakespeare rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Legs counters with a two punch combo.
Legs tries to bum rush Shakespeare with a series of wild strikes but Shakespeare uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shakespeare throws the left hand but Legs avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Legs does it's job there.
Shakespeare keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Legs connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shakespeare thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Legs! But no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shakespeare throws the left hand but Legs avoids the punch easily.
Legs cracks Shakespeare with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Shakespeare takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Crazy Legs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Crazy Legs's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Shakespeare misses with an uppercut. Legs saw that one coming.
Legs swings for the body but Shakespeare moves out of range.
Legs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shakespeare.
Legs throws a one two combo.
Legs jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Legs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Legs swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good exchange - Legs coming out on top.
Legs scores with a kick to the body.
Shakespeare ducks right into an uppercut from Legs.
Shakespeare thows a leg kick but Legs checks it
and Legs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Legs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shakespeare misses with a right hand
letting Legs counter with a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Legs lands a jab to the head.
Shakespeare misses with an uppercut
and Legs counters with a nice uppercut.
Legs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shakespeare.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left and a right from Legs both land. Nice combination.
Legs smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Shakespeare.
Legs connects with a right hand. Shakespeare shakes it off.
Legs throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shakespeare counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shakespeare throws a jab but it's blocked by Legs.
Legs smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shakespeare. Legs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shakespeare takes one to the chin there.
Shakespeare thows a leg kick but Legs checks it
and Legs counters with a nice kick to the body.
Shakespeare jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shakespeare misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Legs on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shakespeare rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Legs counter with a right hand.
Shakespeare takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shakespeare moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shakespeare closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Legs lands a jab to the head.
Legs staying out of range there.
Legs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shakespeare swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Legs lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Legs scores with a sloppy right hand. Shakespeare should have avoided that one.
Legs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shakespeare.
Legs thows a body kick. Shakespeare tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Legs blocks a jab.
Legs lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Shakespeare is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Legs.
Shakespeare throws a lazy uppercut
and Legs counters with a nice body shot.
Shakespeare throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shakespeare throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Legs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shakespeare throws an off balance right hand
and Legs counters with a stiff right hand.
Legs uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shakespeare has time to react.
Shakespeare tries to score with a low kick but Legs moves his leg out of the way.
Legs lands with a nice body kick.
Good shot there by Legs.
Shakespeare jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Legs lands with a kick to the ribs.
Shakespeare pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shakespeare throws the left hand but Legs avoids the punch easily.
Legs throws a head kick that half lands.
Legs dodges the punch combination from Shakespeare.
A low kick from Shakespeare misses
and Legs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Legs lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shakespeare. Legs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Legs goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Shakespeare misses with a lunging right hand
and Legs counters with a left to the body.
Shakespeare misses with an uppercut. Legs saw that one coming.
Legs is looking for the big counter here.
Legs scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Legs throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Legs thows a body kick. Shakespeare tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Legs cracks Shakespeare with an open hand slap.
Shakespeare throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Legs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Legs staying out of range there.
Shakespeare misses with an uppercut
and Legs finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Legs slips a jab from Shakespeare.
Shakespeare wants to slow Legs down by chopping away at his legs.
Danga de danga de dang - Shakespeare scores with a four punch combination!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Crazy Legs really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Crazy Legs'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.
Legs pushes Shakespeare away with a front kick.
Shakespeare lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Legs circles away quickly and effectively.
Shakespeare clobbers Legs with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Legs moves out of range as Shakespeare strikes.
Legs throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Legs.
Shakespeare misses with a right hand
and Legs counters with a straight right hand.
Legs throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Shakespeare takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Legs scores with a jab to the head.
Legs throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Shakespeare takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shakespeare has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Legs finds it's way round the side to connect with Shakespeare's head.
Legs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shakespeare.
Shakespeare throws a hook to the side of Legs's head but Legs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shakespeare looks to land a left hand but Legs moved out of range nicely.
Legs thows a body kick. Shakespeare tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Shakespeare dodges the punch combination from Legs.
Sloppy strikes from Shakespeare. Those never looked like landing.
Legs paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shakespeare misses with a hook
and Legs counters with a series of strikes. Shakespeare will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Legs. Shakespeare shrugs it off though.
Legs throws a combination. Shakespeare tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Decent striking displayed by Shakespeare there.
Jab by Shakespeare.
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!
Shakespeare throws a low kick but Legs avoids it.
Shakespeare goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Legs lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shakespeare at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legs moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Shakespeare pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shakespeare with a nice cross.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Crazy Legs's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Robbie Shakespeare!
Robbie Shakespeare retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Robbie Shakespeare 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.
Crazy Legs was interviewed post fight and said 'I got paid, I win'.
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