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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Shaw (ranked 24729 p4p, 4553 weight class) and Paul Tank (ranked 221 p4p, 169 weight class). Dan Shaw could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Paul Tank's chin.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dan Shaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Tank!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tank pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shaw is looking for a counter combo.
Shaw tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tank defends well and Shaw ends up having to push Tank into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Shaw gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Tank regains guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Shaw is looking to stand up but Tank won't let him.
Tank is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Shaw wants to get up but he can't break Tank's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tank keeping full guard, as Shaw tries to pass.
Shaw trying to control but Tank is working from the bottom.
Tank is pulling down on Shaw's head. It's preventing any offense from Shaw, at least for the moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tank has a closed guard, preventing Shaw from standing up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shaw shoots in and drives through. Tank sprawls well.
Dan Shaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shaw shoots in for a double leg but Tank sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shaw looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Shaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shaw doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tank counters with a leg kick.
Tank stuffs the takedown attempt from Shaw. Shaw gets slowly back to his feet.
Tank tries a quick counter leg kick but Shaw is wise to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shaw throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tank's waist but Tank gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shaw off to one side.
Shaw really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tank scores with a nice body kick.
Shaw is breathing heavily.
Good leg kick by Tank.
Tank misses with a head kick.
Shaw moves out of range as Tank throws a body kick.
Tank tries a head kick but it misses.
Shaw tries to counter with a takedown but Tank is quick to defend against it.
An inside leg kick lands from Tank.
Tank showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shaw.
Tank scoring well with a low kick there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaw fails to land the takedown.
Tank counters with a body kick.
Tank moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Tank finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Tank dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shaw. That did some damage!
A slapping body kick lands there for Tank.
Tank throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shaw takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Tank throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tank misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tank throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shaw tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shaw takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
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!
Tank connects with a solid leg kick.
Tank throws a head kick but Shaw moves out of range.
Tank looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shaw tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A head kick misses from Tank.
As Tank tries to get set, Shaw tries to push him back and clinch up but Tank manages to avoid the attempt.
Tank throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shaw shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tank pinned against the cage. Tank gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tank tries a quick counter leg kick but Shaw is wise to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Tank dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tank dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shaw. That did some damage!
Tank tries a head kick but it misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tank.
Shaw tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shaw's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Tank throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick there by Tank.
Tank defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shaw.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tank throws a wild body kick that Shaw sees coming a mile off.
Shaw seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Shaw shoots in looking for a takedown. Tank tries to sprawl out of it but Shaw keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tank manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tank tries a quick counter leg kick but Shaw is wise to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Tank.
Shaw is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Good leg kick by Tank.
Tank misses with a head kick.
Shaw seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Tank tries a head kick but it misses.
Paul Tank seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tank delivers a nice body kick.
Tank lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tank with a nice calf kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tank.
Tank chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tank throws a nice inside leg kick.
Paul Tank is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shaw tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tank sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shaw somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Shaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shaw stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tank.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tank lets loose with a powerful body kick. Shaw will feel that in the morning.
Tank throws a leg kick which misses Shaw's front leg but catches the back leg as Shaw tries to avoid it.
Tank misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tank looks to land a body kick but Shaw moved away.
Shaw is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tank sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tank fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shaw.
Tank throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Shaw will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Tank lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shaw's sensitive parts.
Tank lands a leg kick that knocks Shaw off balance momentarily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tank.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaw avoids a kick to the body.
Tank chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tank. That's going to slow Shaw down.
Tank keeps the fight on the outside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tank lands with a nice body kick.
Tank fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shaw on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tank throws a push kick but Shaw slaps the foot to one side.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tank.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tank. Shaw shrugs it off though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Tank showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Shaw's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Tank throws the kick towards the body but Shaw avoids it.
Tank lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shaw tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tank swivels and escapes.
Tank flicks out a counter leg kick but Shaw steps away.
Tank with a nice calf kick.
Tank fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shaw tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tank sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shaw somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tank - that will leave a mark!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tank lands a leg kick that knocks Shaw off balance momentarily.
Shaw on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tank misses with a body kick.
Tank lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shaw shoots for a double leg takedown but Tank sprawls well. He's pushed Shaw's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Shaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tank moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tank throws a head kick that misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tank.
Tank connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shaw on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tank. Tank obviously looking to wear him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaw moves out of range of the body kick from Tank.
Tank throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tank lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tank scoring well with a low kick there.
Tank has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tank connects with a high kick.
Shaw avoids a kick to the body.
Shaw seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Shaw closes the distance and clinches up with Tank, looking for a takedown. Shaw pushes Tank against the cage but Tank circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tank fakes the leg kick and cracks Shaw in the body.
Tank is looking to slow Shaw down with leg kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaw takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tank fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shaw.
Tank throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tank scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tank throws a body kick that misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shaw.
Shaw stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tank.
Tank lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tank fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shaw shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tank defends it nicely.
Good leg kick by Tank.
Tank stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tank wants it to stay on the feet.
Shaw blocks the body kick.
Shaw tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tank manages to circle out of the way.
Dan Shaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shaw moves out of range of the body kick from Tank.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Tank comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tank winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Tank!
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