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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Bjornsson (ranked 446 p4p, 1000 weight class) and Robbie Shakespeare (ranked 56 p4p, 129 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 31 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Eddie Bjornsson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robbie Shakespeare!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Shakespeare.
It looks like Eddie Bjornsson has been cut.
Shakespeare with a nice cross.
Shakespeare swinging wildly here.
Bjornsson scores with a nice head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Shakespeare misses the target.
Bjornsson dives in for a single leg takedown but Shakespeare sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Shakespeare's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shakespeare gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson controlling the action here for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson has Shakespeare pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bjornsson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Shakespeare tumbling to the mat - Bjornsson dives into Shakespeare's guard.
Bjornsson content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjornsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shakespeare swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shakespeare wants to stand but Bjornsson is controlling the position.
We've been hearing that Bjornsson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Bjornsson distracts Shakespeare with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Shakespeare has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Bjornsson is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Bjornsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shakespeare prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Bjornsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bjornsson wants a takedown but no success here.
Shakespeare working hard to break the clinch.
Shakespeare is trying to break the clinch but Bjornsson has him pressed against the cage.
Bjornsson is working for takedown but Shakespeare is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bjornsson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shakespeare avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bjornsson wants to take the fight to the mat but Shakespeare manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bjornsson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bjornsson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Shakespeare up against the cage.
Bjornsson has clasped his hands together around Shakespeare's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bjornsson taking a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson trying to control the action but Shakespeare is working from the bottom.
Bjornsson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Shakespeare is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Shakespeare is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bjornsson is controlling him well.
Bjornsson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Shakespeare, who protects the arm well.
Bjornsson working the body and head with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bjornsson tries for a kimura but Shakespeare is defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shakespeare stops Bjornsson from passing to mount.
Shakespeare is letting Bjornsson control him for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bjornsson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Shakespeare to see if he's OK.
Bjornsson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shakespeare knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Eddie Bjornsson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eddie Bjornsson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Shakespeare throws a series of punches but Bjornsson moves out of range.
Bjornsson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shakespeare as he jumps to the side.
Bjornsson throws a right hand that misses
and Shakespeare counters with a nice uppercut.
Shakespeare throws a looping overhand right but Bjornsson ducks down to avoid it.
Shakespeare attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Some wild striking there from Shakespeare.
Shakespeare is looking to land body kicks.
Bjornsson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shakespeare can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bjornsson prevents Shakespeare from escaping the position.
Bjornsson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Shakespeare takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjornsson controls the position.
Bjornsson trying to control the position but Shakespeare is working away.
Bjornsson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shakespeare has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bjornsson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Bjornsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shakespeare keeps working.
Bjornsson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Shakespeare, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Bjornsson wants to control but Shakespeare is keeping him busy.
Shakespeare is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bjornsson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Bjornsson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bjornsson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Shakespeare is not content to let Bjornsson control the position.
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.
Shakespeare prevents Bjornsson from moving into mount.
Bjornsson tries for a kimura but Shakespeare is defending well.
Bjornsson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bjornsson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Shakespeare really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bjornsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shakespeare dodges the ground and pound from Bjornsson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Bjornsson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Bjornsson's cut.
That's time! Bjornsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
The crowd cheers as Bjornsson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shakespeare doesn't seem phased though.
Shakespeare waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bjornsson.
Bjornsson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shakespeare tries to avoid it but Bjornsson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shakespeare to the ground. Shakespeare escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Shakespeare throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bjornsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Bjornsson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Shakespeare misses the shot to the body.
Bjornsson tries to clinch there but Shakespeare circles away.
Bjornsson fails to land the takedown.
Shakespeare lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Bjornsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Bjornsson with that takedown attempt.
Shakespeare paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shakespeare swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjornsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Robbie Shakespeare is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice uppercut there from Shakespeare.
Bjornsson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bjornsson slips under a jab from Shakespeare.
Bjornsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shakespeare moves away.
Shakespeare scores with a decent looking hook.
Eddie Bjornsson's cut is getting worse.
Bjornsson staying out of range there.
Bjornsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bjornsson shoots in for a double leg but Shakespeare sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shakespeare waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bjornsson.
Bjornsson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shakespeare misses with an uppercut. Bjornsson saw that one coming.
Shakespeare rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bjornsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shakespeare avoids the body shot from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bjornsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shakespeare misses the jab.
Bjornsson dives in for a single leg takedown but Shakespeare sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Shakespeare is trying to push Bjornsson away but Bjornsson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bjornsson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shakespeare after a bit of a struggle.
Bjornsson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shakespeare is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Shakespeare is trying to force a seperation but Bjornsson has the dominant position.
Bjornsson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shakespeare being controlled here, momentarily.
Shakespeare wants to stand up but Bjornsson is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson landing with the ground and pound.
Bjornsson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shakespeare works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bjornsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Shakespeare is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Shakespeare is looking to stand up but Bjornsson isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four 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.
Shakespeare tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bjornsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Shakespeare.
Bjornsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shakespeare misses the shot to the body.
Bjornsson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bjornsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shakespeare.
Shakespeare misses with a hook. Bjornsson ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Bjornsson does it's job there.
Bjornsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Bjornsson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shakespeare tries to avoid it but Bjornsson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shakespeare to the ground. Shakespeare escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shakespeare! But no joy.
Shakespeare works over Bjornsson's head and body with a nice combination.
Bjornsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shakespeare.
Bjornsson moves away from the strike by Shakespeare.
Bjornsson shoots in for a double leg but Shakespeare sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shakespeare misses with a leg kick
and Bjornsson counters with a shoot takedown. Shakespeare fights it but they end up in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robbie Shakespeare really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Bjornsson'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.
Bjornsson goes for a double leg but Shakespeare avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shakespeare continues to drive forward.
Bjornsson has Shakespeare pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shakespeare manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shakespeare's coach down at The Purpose Martial Arts Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Shakespeare's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bjornsson tries to score a body lock takedown but Shakespeare shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Bjornsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson tries for a takedown but Shakespeare manages to get underhooks.
Shakespeare can't break the clinch.
Shakespeare's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bjornsson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shakespeare lands a nice shot that snaps Bjornsson's head back.
Eddie Bjornsson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Shakespeare defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bjornsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shakespeare misses the shot to the body.
Bjornsson staying out of range there.
Bjornsson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Shakespeare swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjornsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shakespeare.
Bjornsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shakespeare fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shakespeare waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bjornsson.
Shakespeare stuffs the takedown.
Shakespeare throws a right hand that Bjornsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Bjornsson also avoids with ease.
Shakespeare misses with a hook.
Bjornsson fails to land the takedown.
Shakespeare scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bjornsson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shakespeare defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bjornsson.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Shakespeare pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bjornsson is out of range and Shakespeare settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shakespeare scores with a jab. Bjornsson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bjornsson shoots in looking for a takedown. Shakespeare tries to sprawl out of it but Bjornsson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shakespeare manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bjornsson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bjornsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shakespeare.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bjornsson ducks under a wild hook from Shakespeare.
Bjornsson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Shakespeare has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shakespeare misses with a low kick.
Bjornsson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shakespeare defends well and Bjornsson ends up having to push Shakespeare into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bjornsson is pushing Shakespeare up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bjornsson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shakespeare prevents it.
Bjornsson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shakespeare fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shakespeare defends well and Bjornsson ends up having to push Shakespeare into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Shakespeare is trying to force a seperation but Bjornsson has the dominant position.
Bjornsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shakespeare's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shakespeare throws a body shot but no joy.
Bjornsson blocks a leg kick.
Shakespeare swings for the body but Bjornsson moves out of range.
Shakespeare throws a series of punches but Bjornsson moves out of range.
Shakespeare looks to score with a jab to the body but Bjornsson is just out of range.
Bjornsson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bjornsson moves into the clinch.
Shakespeare is trying to force a seperation but Bjornsson has the dominant position.
Shakespeare is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson lands a takedown into guard.
Bjornsson wants to control from the top but Shakespeare keeps moving.
Bjornsson looking to pass the guard.
Bjornsson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bjornsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Shakespeare is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shakespeare wants to get back to his feet but Bjornsson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robbie Shakespeare dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Bjornsson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Shakespeare throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bjornsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shakespeare fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bjornsson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bjornsson fails with a takedown attempt.
Bjornsson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shakespeare as he jumps to the side.
Shakespeare looks to land a right hand but Bjornsson moved out of range.
Shakespeare leaves Bjornsson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Bjornsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shakespeare bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bjornsson's head backwards.
Bjornsson misses with a takedown attempt
and Bjornsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shakespeare leaves Bjornsson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjornsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shakespeare.
No luck for Bjornsson with that takedown attempt.
Robbie Shakespeare seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shakespeare misses with the combination.
Bjornsson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Shakespeare is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Shakespeare is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bjornsson.
Bjornsson tries for a takedown but Shakespeare circles away easily
and Shakespeare cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shakespeare misses with a looping right.
Shakespeare uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bjornsson has time to react.
Jeez, Eddie Bjornsson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Shakespeare throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bjornsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shakespeare tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shakespeare lands a two punch combo.
Bjornsson shoots in looking for a takedown. Shakespeare tries to sprawl out of it but Bjornsson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shakespeare manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bjornsson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shakespeare lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Shakespeare.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Eddie Bjornsson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Robbie Shakespeare!
Robbie Shakespeare is the new heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Robbie Shakespeare thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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