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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Bjornsson (ranked 567 p4p, 1386 weight class) and Robbie Shakespeare (ranked 77 p4p, 175 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Eddie Bjornsson has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Eddie Bjornsson seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Solid boxing
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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 35 - 18 - 1, fighting out of London, Eddie Bjornsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robbie Shakespeare!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, John Kavanagh and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shakespeare misses with an uppercut
enabling Bjornsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Shakespeare takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shakespeare tries to land a leg kick but Bjornsson saw it coming and moves away.
Bjornsson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shakespeare defends it nicely.
Shakespeare looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shakespeare lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shakespeare throws a body shot but no joy.
Bjornsson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Shakespeare's coach down at Outlier Martial Arts New York 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 throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shakespeare throws out a counter right but Bjornsson avoids it with no problem.
Bjornsson tries to clinch but Shakespeare moves out of range.
Bjornsson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bjornsson shoots in looking for a takedown but Shakespeare manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bjornsson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjornsson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
It looks like Eddie Bjornsson has been cut.
Robbie Shakespeare seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shakespeare misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bjornsson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Shakespeare throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bjornsson.
Robbie Shakespeare is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Shakespeare throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bjornsson gets a clinch.
Shakespeare prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Bjornsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shakespeare breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shakespeare throws a body punch but Bjornsson moves out of range.
Shakespeare misses with a hook
and Bjornsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bjornsson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Shakespeare throws a hook but Bjornsson avoids it easily.
Shakespeare misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson forces Shakespeare back against the cage and clinches.
Bjornsson wants a takedown but no success here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bjornsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bjornsson wants to stall.
Bjornsson tries for a takedown but Shakespeare manages to get underhooks.
Shakespeare breaks from the clinch.
Shakespeare throws out a loose jab but Bjornsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bjornsson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bjornsson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bjornsson moves into range and clinches up with Shakespeare.
Shakespeare is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson has Shakespeare pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shakespeare manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bjornsson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bjornsson has Shakespeare pressed against the cage, preventing Shakespeare from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bjornsson is leaning against Shakespeare and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bjornsson tries to score a body lock takedown but Shakespeare shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shakespeare prevents a body shot from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson prevents Shakespeare from breaking the clinch.
Bjornsson misses with a body punch.
Bjornsson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bjornsson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Shakespeare breaks the clinch.
Shakespeare cracks a nice hook into Bjornsson's ribs.
Shakespeare tries to work over Bjornsson's front leg with a kick but Bjornsson checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shakespeare misses with a right hand
and Bjornsson counters with a nice body shot.
Bjornsson wants to clinch up but Shakespeare keeps it at a distance.
Shakespeare scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Shakespeare displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bjornsson throws out the jab.
Shakespeare throws a right hand that misses
and Bjornsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Bjornsson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shakespeare.
Bjornsson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Shakespeare sprawls and moves away.
Shakespeare looks to land a left hand but Bjornsson moved out of range nicely.
Bjornsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shakespeare.
Bjornsson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bjornsson misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robbie Shakespeare dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Bjornsson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bjornsson ducks under a wild hook from Shakespeare.
Shakespeare misses with a low kick.
Bjornsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shakespeare.
Shakespeare throws a hook but Bjornsson avoids it easily.
Bjornsson wants to clinch up but Shakespeare keeps it at a distance.
A little jabbing left from Shakespeare on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bjornsson tries to clinch there but Shakespeare circles away.
A slow jab from Shakespeare misses its intended target.
Shakespeare scores with a hook.
Shakespeare throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Bjornsson blocks the leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Shakespeare misses the target.
Shakespeare swats away the attempt to clinch by Bjornsson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shakespeare misses with a looping left.
Bjornsson scores with a hook.
Shakespeare looks to land a combination but Bjornsson avoids it well.
Bjornsson connects with a body shot that sends Shakespeare's belly button to the back.
Bjornsson moves out of range as Shakespeare strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Bjornsson misses the target.
Bjornsson clinches with his opponent.
Bjornsson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shakespeare is defending well.
Bjornsson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shakespeare prevents it.
Bjornsson can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Bjornsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bjornsson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Shakespeare prevents the takedown attempt.
Shakespeare breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shakespeare misses with a wild combination.
Shakespeare throws a body shot but no joy.
Shakespeare ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shakespeare looks to land a body kick but Bjornsson moved away.
Bjornsson slips under a jab from Shakespeare.
Shakespeare lands with a shot to the body.
Shakespeare has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bjornsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Shakespeare misses its intended target.
Bjornsson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Shakespeare.
Bjornsson connects with a crisp jab.
Bjornsson wants to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shakespeare! But no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shakespeare scores with a jab to the head.
Shakespeare misses with a straight right.
Bjornsson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shakespeare jabs at Bjornsson's body.
Shakespeare lands with a cross.
Eddie Bjornsson's cut is getting worse.
Shakespeare swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shakespeare loads up on a big right hand but Bjornsson slips the punch.
Bjornsson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Shakespeare gets caught flat footed, as Bjornsson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shakespeare wants to stand up but Bjornsson is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson passes Shakespeare's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bjornsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shakespeare keeps working.
Shakespeare is trying to stand.
Bjornsson is trying to control. Shakespeare wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Shakespeare is trying to stand up here but Bjornsson is controlling him well.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bjornsson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shakespeare defends it well.
Shakespeare is trying to stand up here but Bjornsson is controlling him well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robbie Shakespeare showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Eddie Bjornsson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Shakespeare thuds his right hand into Bjornsson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
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.
Bjornsson lands a body shot.
Bjornsson walks into a jab.
Shakespeare throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bjornsson is looking to clinch.
Shakespeare misses with a two punch combination.
Shakespeare takes a swing at Bjornsson's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Shakespeare quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bjornsson tries to pass to full mount but Shakespeare defends it.
Bjornsson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Eddie Bjornsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjornsson working over Shakespeare with some ground and pound. Shakespeare looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Shakespeare is trying to stand up here but Bjornsson is controlling him well.
Bjornsson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bjornsson wants to free his trapped foot but Shakespeare is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bjornsson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bjornsson thows a huge punch but Shakespeare dodges it nicely.
Bjornsson is trying to work for a kimura but Shakespeare is defending well.
Bjornsson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Robbie Shakespeare is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shakespeare is trying to stand.
Shakespeare avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson trying to control from half guard but Shakespeare is working away.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shakespeare's corner calls for a 1-2. Shakespeare obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Shakespeare tries a low kick but Bjornsson avoids it.
Bjornsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shakespeare swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shakespeare looks to throw the jab but Bjornsson is out of range.
Shakespeare keeps the fight on the outside.
Bjornsson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shakespeare tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bjornsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Shakespeare.
Shakespeare fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bjornsson manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shakespeare. Bjornsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shakespeare bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bjornsson's head.
Eddie Bjornsson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Bjornsson tries to clinch up but Shakespeare circles away and keeps his distance.
Shakespeare swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shakespeare connects with a crisp jab.
Shakespeare throws a good cross that connects.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shakespeare throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from Shakespeare misses.
Shakespeare throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bjornsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bjornsson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bjornsson drops his hands momentarily and Shakespeare takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Shakespeare connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bjornsson's hands.
Shakespeare lands a jab to the nose.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shakespeare with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bjornsson to score with a decent uppercut.
Shakespeare connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bjornsson's hands.
Bjornsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shakespeare.
Bjornsson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bjornsson pushes Shakespeare up against the cage in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robbie Shakespeare comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shakespeare 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 John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robbie Shakespeare!
An out of breath Robbie Shakespeare thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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