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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rusty Shackleford (ranked 25302 p4p, 5179 weight class) and Wayne Martin (ranked 335 p4p, 325 weight class). The key to victory for Rusty Shackleford has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ White Belt
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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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rusty Shackleford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wayne Martin!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin fails with the takedown.
Shackleford is looking to counter the offense by Martin and move into the clinch.
Shackleford lands a nice looking body shot.
Martin has managed to clinch.
Shackleford looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Shackleford is looking to break free of the clinch but Martin has double underhooks.
Shackleford really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Shackleford is looking to break free of the clinch but Martin has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Shackleford's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Shackleford obliges.
Martin goes for a takedown attempt but Shackleford pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shackleford lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rusty Shackleford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Martin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Shackleford connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shackleford lands a nice looking kick to the body. Martin takes a step back to recover.
Martin shoots for a takedown but Shackleford saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rusty Shackleford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayne Martin.
Martin shoots in looking for a takedown but Shackleford manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Martin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice body kick from Shackleford.
Martin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Martin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Shackleford - the referee stops the clock and Martin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Shackleford. Martin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A solid body kick from Shackleford.
Martin throws a sloppy head kick and Shackleford moves out of range easily.
It appears Shackleford was looking to counter with a kick there.
Martin looks winded!
Shackleford lands a nice looking body shot.
We've been told by Shackleford's head coaches at ubergym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Martin should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Martin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Martin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martin takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Shackleford thows a body kick. Martin tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shackleford swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Martin.
Shackleford lands a nice leg kick that just misses Martin's sensitive parts.
Martin moves into the clinch successfully.
Shackleford is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Martin is defending well for now.
Shackleford tries to land a knee to the head but Martin blocks with his arms.
Martin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shackleford gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Martin.
Shackleford is looking to break free of the clinch but Martin has double underhooks.
Martin has Shackleford pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shackleford manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Martin digs a right hand into Shackleford's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shackleford's gas tank.
Shackleford tries to land knees in the clinch but Martin avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shackleford trying to land knees to the body.
Martin keeps control of Shackleford as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Martin tries to score a body lock takedown but Shackleford shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shackleford is trying to push Martin away but Martin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Shackleford tries to break the clinch but Martin is controlling the position.
Martin is trying to drag Shackleford to the mat but Shackleford just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shackleford breaks from the clinch.
Shackleford is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Martin goes for a double leg but Shackleford avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shackleford continues to drive forward.
Shackleford bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Shackleford fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Martin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A thudding body kick lands there by Shackleford!
Shackleford is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shackleford lands a slapping body shot.
Shackleford lands with a nice body punch.
Shackleford plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Shackleford plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shackleford throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shackleford moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Martin throws a body kick that misses.
Shackleford lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Shackleford throws a nice looking combination but Martin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Martin with the counter takedown but Shackleford avoids it easily.
Shackleford is looking to wear down Martin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Shackleford thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Martin if he has to take too many more of those.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Martin has eaten all the pies!
Martin clinches up with Shackleford and pushes him back against the cage.
Martin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Shackleford.
Martin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rusty Shackleford dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Martin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shackleford's waist but Shackleford gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Martin off to one side.
Shackleford lands a high kick!
Shackleford fakes the leg kick and cracks Martin in the body.
Martin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Shackleford.
Shackleford circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rusty Shackleford is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Martin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Martin manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Shackleford has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Martin is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Martin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shackleford knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Martin on the ground.
Shackleford wants to stand and escape but Martin is having none of it.
Martin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shackleford works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shackleford wants to get back to his feet but Martin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Shackleford being controlled here, momentarily.
Martin slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Martin stops Shackleford from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Martin slows the pace down in half guard.
Martin stands up and beckons Shackleford to join him on the feet.
A low kick lands for Shackleford.
Shackleford throws a nice looking combination but Martin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A slapping body kick lands there for Shackleford.
Shackleford defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Martin.
Martin doesn't manage to clinch there - Shackleford circles away.
Shackleford lands with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shackleford sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rusty Shackleford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayne Martin.
Shackleford will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shackleford is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Martin can do to turn this around?
Martin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shackleford avoids it really well and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Shackleford on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Martin closes the distance and pushes Shackleford back into the cage.
Martin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shackleford's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shackleford lands a head kick!
A solid body kick from Shackleford.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin takes a swing at Shackleford's ribcage but misses.
Martin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shackleford lets loose with a powerful body kick. Martin will feel that in the morning.
Shackleford fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Shackleford. Martin shrugs it off though.
Shackleford cracks Martin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martin drives through with a takedown into Shackleford's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Shackleford can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Martin controls the pace.
Martin drops back looking for a leg! Shackleford is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shackleford manages to kick Martin off! Martin jumps back into Shackleford's guard.
Martin throwing strikes from guard but Shackleford blocks nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rusty Shackleford dominated that second round.
That's time! Shackleford's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Shackleford thuds his shin into the meat of Martin's side.
Rusty Shackleford is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Martin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shackleford sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Martin somewhat.
Shackleford throws a head kick that half lands.
Shackleford keeps the fight on the outside.
Shackleford is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Martin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shackleford. Shackleford obviously looking to wear him down.
Shackleford bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Shackleford lands a high kick!
Martin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shackleford avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shackleford.
Shackleford scores with a push kick.
Shackleford lands a head kick. Martin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shackleford keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rusty Shackleford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayne Martin.
Martin throws a lazy head kick
and Shackleford counters with a nice body kick.
Shackleford stuffs the takedown.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shackleford.
Shackleford connects with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shackleford lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Shackleford with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shackleford lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Martin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Martin misses with a takedown
and Shackleford connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shackleford goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Martin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Shackleford.
Martin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shackleford lands with a kick to the temple. Martin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Martin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shackleford counters with a nice kick to the body.
Martin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shackleford throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Shackleford explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shackleford.
Shackleford throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Shackleford lands with a kick to the temple. Martin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Martin closes the distance and clinches.
Martin pulls Shackleford into guard.
Martin is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Shackleford presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Shackleford prevents the takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin is stalling here.
Martin managing to block the knees to the body from Shackleford.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shackleford wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Martin has him pressed against the cage.
Shackleford tries to land a knee to the head but Martin blocks with his arms.
Martin lands a shoulder strike.
Shackleford blocks an elbow strike.
Martin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wayne Martin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Martin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shackleford counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rusty Shackleford showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shackleford, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rusty Shackleford!
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