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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bas Tard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anthony Shields has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Shields!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bas Tard!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yuuki Gou and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shields looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tard clinches with his opponent.
Shields is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Tard with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shields is looking to break free of the clinch but Tard has double underhooks.
Shields wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tard prevents a body shot from Shields.
Come on Tard - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tard tries for a takedown but Shields manages to get underhooks.
Shields looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tard is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Shields is trying to force a seperation but Tard has the dominant position.
Shields working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shields's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tard throws a jab but it's blocked by Shields.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tard misses with a straight left.
Shields takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shields goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Bas Tard has been cut.
Shields tries to bum rush Tard with a series of wild strikes but Tard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shields swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tard throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Shields's head.
Tard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tard walks into a straight right hand from Shields.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shields misses with a wild combination.
Anthony Shields seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tard takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shields.
Tard looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shields pinned against the cage. Shields gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Anthony Shields has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bas Tard.
Tard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tard tries to clinch but Shields is having none of it.
Tard takes one on the button.
Shields throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shields scores with a shot to the body.
Shields connects with a jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Shields!
Tard looks to land a left hand but Shields moved out of range nicely.
Shields misses with a double jab
and Tard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shields misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tard.
Shields misses with a head kick.
Shields throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shields is breathing heavily.
Tard shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shields sprawls well. Shields wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tard gets slowly back to his feet.
A big right from Shields misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields dips to his left and cracks Tard with an uppercut!
Shields jabs Tard right on the nose. Tard blinks but takes it well.
Shields connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tard dodges the punch combination from Shields.
Tard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tard moves into range and clinches up with Shields.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shields can't break the clinch.
Tard leaning against his opponent.
Shields really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Shields breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anthony Shields is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shields connects with a right hand. Tard shakes it off.
Tard fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shields avoids it really well and circles away.
Shields misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Tard misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields lands a slapping body shot.
Shields is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shields throws an overhand right that lands on Tard's shoulder, as Tard tries to avoid the shot.
Shields throws a nice looking combination but Tard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tard has a takedown stuffed.
Tard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shields pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice sprawl there from Shields as Tard shoots in.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tard.
Shields lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Shields throws a combination that misses
and Tard moves into the clinch.
Shields looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Shields breaks from the clinch.
Shields throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shields scores with a one two! Tard had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shields moves away.
Tard lands a nice shot to the body.
Shields misses with a series of wild punches.
Tard clinches with his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tard has clasped his hands together around Shields's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Tard lands some shots froms side control.
Tard working the strikes but Shields uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Tard trying to control the action but Shields is working from the bottom.
Tard has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tard sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shields defending well though.
Shields is trying to control but can't.
Tard trying to control from half guard but Shields is working away.
Shields blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tard not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shields swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Shields dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bas Tard's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Shields throws a looping overhand right but Tard ducks down to avoid it.
Tard with a hook.
Tard tries to bum rush Shields with a series of wild strikes but Shields uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shields misses with a body shot.
Shields throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tard takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice straight punches there by Tard. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tard.
Shields looks to land a left hand but Tard moved out of range nicely.
Shields misses with a double jab
and Tard counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Tard wants to control but Shields is keeping him busy.
Shields wants to get back to full guard.
Tard working Shields over with strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tard not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tard scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Shields is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Tard missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Tard missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Shields taking some punishment here, with Tard in his half guard.
Shields trying to hold on to Tard's head to control him but Tard postures up.
Tard is pressing down on Shields's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shields is holding on for now.
Shields on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shields tries to get out of the position.
Ground and pound from Tard.
Tard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shields keeps working.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shields swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two 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.
Shields misses with a jab to the body
letting Tard counter with a right hand.
Shields looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shields misses with a double jab.
Tard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shields.
Shields keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice takedown defense from Shields. No joy for Tard on that attempt.
Shields takes a jab right on the kisser.
Shields misses with a straight right.
Shields lands a nice shot that snaps Tard's head back.
Tard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shields looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shields is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Shields walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tard wants to clinch up but Shields keeps it at a distance.
Tard wants to clinch up but Shields keeps it at a distance.
Tard forces Shields back against the ropes and clinches.
Shields tries to break free but Tard pushes him back against the ropes.
Tard looking to throw knees to the head but Shields is blocking nicely.
Tard wants a takedown.
Anthony Shields has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bas Tard.
Shields is trying to break the clinch but Tard is controlling him.
Shields wants to get back to striking at distance but Tard won't allow it.
Tard can't get the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Shields's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shields is trying to break free.
Tard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shields manages to break the clinch.
Shields throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tard counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Shields trying to keep a closed guard but Tard is proving a slippery customer.
Tard passes Shields's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tard is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Shields!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Tard connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Shields keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tard landing shots from mount.
Tard scoring with strikes but Shields is staying in there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tard with good strikes from the mount here!
Shields really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Shields tries to lock up and control but Tard gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by Tard.
Tard landing punches.
Tard looking to control but Shields is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tard lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Tard in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bas Tard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bas Tard's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Tard closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Shields trying to control from the bottom.
Tard wants to pass to mount but Shields is defending the position.
Shields avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tard.
Tard working the head and body with strikes.
Shields has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tard is working away from the top position though.
Tard scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Shields avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tard.
Shields wants to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tard lands a nice short elbow.
Tard thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shields's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tard is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Bas Tard has got the better of the ground game so far.
A nice elbow there by Tard.
Tard scoring with strikes but Shields is staying in there.
Shields really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tard trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tard punishing his opponent with strikes.
Shields tries to lock up and control but Tard gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tard is landing with some decent strikes but Shields is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Tard lands a heavy elbow.
Tard in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tard putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Shields is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tard unloading with bombs!
Tard pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Tard landing shots from mount.
Tard scoring with strikes but Shields is staying in there.
Tard lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Tard looking to finish Shields with some ground and pound. This is bad for Shields!
Shields is trying to escape the mount.
Tard lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tard landing strikes from the mount and Shields is in trouble!
Shields is trying desperately to improve position.
Tard working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Shields is in all sorts of trouble here.
BOOM! Tard connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Tard landing punches.
Tard cracks Shields with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Tard working Shields over with strikes here.
Tard has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Shields's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tard landing strikes, looking to finish!
Tard is landing with some decent strikes but Shields is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Tard looking to finish Shields with some ground and pound. This is bad for Shields!
Tard landing strikes from the mount and Shields is in trouble!
Shields is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tard looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Tard punishing his opponent with strikes.
Tard scoring with strikes but Shields is staying in there.
Tard with the ground and pound from mount.
Tard postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Shields looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tard punishing his opponent with strikes.
Shields wants to hold on but Tard pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bas Tard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tard has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bas Tard!
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energy
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