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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ippo Makunouchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rusty Shackleford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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160 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ippo Makunouchi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rusty Shackleford!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Chad Campbell and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shackleford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Makunouchi was well out of range. Poor timing from Shackleford.
Makunouchi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Makunouchi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Makunouchi tries to clinch but Shackleford moves out of range.
Shackleford has Makunouchi up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Makunouchi.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Makunouchi stops a takedown attempt from Shackleford.
Makunouchi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shackleford smiles and moves away.
Shackleford misses with a hook.
Shackleford throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Makunouchi counters with a series of strikes. Shackleford will be more careful next time no doubt.
Makunouchi misses with a takedown attempt - Shackleford sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Makunouchi shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ippo Makunouchi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shackleford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shackleford tries for a takedown but Makunouchi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ippo Makunouchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makunouchi is looking to clinch but Shackleford is avoiding it.
Makunouchi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Shackleford shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Makunouchi sprawls well. Makunouchi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shackleford gets slowly back to his feet.
Shackleford swats away the attempt to clinch by Makunouchi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makunouchi tries for a takedown but Shackleford sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Makunouchi leaves Shackleford with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Makunouchi moves into the clinch.
Makunouchi jumps into guard, dragging Shackleford to the mat.
Shackleford scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Makunouchi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Makunouchi wants to stand up but Shackleford is controlling him.
Shackleford trying to control but Makunouchi is working from the bottom.
Shackleford postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makunouchi wants to get back to his feet but Shackleford is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Shackleford forces his way into half guard.
Shackleford wants to pass to mount but Makunouchi is defending the position.
Shackleford is looking to take a break and control but Makunouchi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Makunouchi tries to roll over but Shackleford keeps him under control.
Shackleford stops Makunouchi from getting back to his feet.
Makunouchi is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shackleford thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Makunouchi's head.
Makunouchi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shackleford.
Shackleford not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Shackleford is trying to control the action in half guard but Makunouchi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shackleford stands up from half guard.
Shackleford misses with a wild combination.
Shackleford stalks Makunouchi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Makunouchi's face. Makunouchi staggers backwards, shaken.
Makunouchi doesn't manage to clinch there - Shackleford circles away.
Shackleford misses with an attempted mid kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shackleford.
Makunouchi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shackleford dodges the punch combination from Makunouchi.
Makunouchi misses with a takedown attempt - Shackleford sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Makunouchi looks to clinch
and Shackleford counters with a head kick.
Makunouchi staying out of range there.
Shackleford shoots in and drives through. Makunouchi sprawls well.
Makunouchi fails with the takedown
and Shackleford counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Shackleford has gone for a leg lock! Makunouchi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Shackleford's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makunouchi looking to pass the guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Makunouchi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rusty Shackleford dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Makunouchi clinches.
Shackleford escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shackleford closes the distance and clinches up with Makunouchi, looking for a takedown. Shackleford pushes Makunouchi against the cage but Makunouchi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shackleford shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Makunouchi as he avoids it easily.
Shackleford avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shackleford drives through with a takedown into guard.
Makunouchi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shacklefordis looking to pass into half guard but Makunouchi pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Makunouchi is in guard.
Makunouchi cracks Shackleford with a solid left hand.
Shackleford wants to stand but Makunouchi is controlling the position.
Makunouchi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shackleford works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shackleford can do anything to dispel that myth.
Makunouchi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shackleford wants to sweep here but Makunouchi controlling him for the moment.
Makunouchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Shackleford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makunouchi is working Shackleford over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makunouchi postures up in Shackleford's guard and throws a big left but Shackleford blocks it.
Shackleford working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Makunouchi.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Shackleford. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Makunouchi landing with the ground and pound.
Makunouchi thows a big elbow that misses.
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.
Makunouchi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Makunouchi postures up and lands a big shot to Shackleford's brow.
Shackleford looking to hit a scissor sweep but Makunouchi is one step ahead there.
Makunouchi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Makunouchi is looking to work some ground and pound but Shackleford has wrist control.
Shackleford utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Makunouchi is looking to work some ground and pound but Shackleford has wrist control.
Shackleford utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makunouchi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shackleford working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Makunouchi.
Makunouchi works over Shackleford with some ground and pound from guard.
Shackleford keeping moving, preventing Makunouchi from controlling successfully.
Shackleford avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shackleford is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Shackleford decides to return to a standing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shackleford is trying hard to land a takedown here. Makunouchi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ippo Makunouchi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rusty Shackleford.
Shackleford takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Shackleford circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shackleford closes the distance and clinches up with Makunouchi, looking for a takedown. Shackleford pushes Makunouchi against the cage but Makunouchi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shackleford defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Makunouchi.
Shackleford shoots in and gets a takedown into Makunouchi's guard.
Shackleford must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shackleford pushes down on Makunouchi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Shackleford wants to pass the guard but Makunouchi is defending well.
Makunouchi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Shackleford is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Makunouchi!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rusty Shackleford showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A left and a right from Shackleford both land. Nice combination.
Shackleford throws a leg kick
and Makunouchi counters with a one-two to the body.
Makunouchi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shackleford.
Makunouchi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Makunouchi tries to clinch but Shackleford is having none of it.
Makunouchi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Makunouchi wants it to stay on the feet.
Makunouchi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Makunouchi fails to land with a series of punches.
Makunouchi has Shackleford up against the cage in a clinch.
Shackleford tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shackleford working hard to break the clinch.
Makunouchi tries to break free but Shackleford pushes him back against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shackleford wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Makunouchi tries to pull guard but Shackleford won't allow it.
Makunouchi missing with knees to the body.
Shackleford escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shackleford circles away from the clinch attempt.
Makunouchi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shackleford.
Ippo Makunouchi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rusty Shackleford.
Makunouchi fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makunouchi fails to land the takedown.
Makunouchi doesn't manage to clinch there - Shackleford circles away.
Shackleford misses with the combination.
Makunouchi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Shackleford manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Makunouchi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Shackleford backs up against the cage.
Makunouchi pushes Shackleford up against the cage in a clinch.
Shackleford escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shackleford fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Makunouchi wants to clinch up but Shackleford keeps it at a distance.
Makunouchi closes the distance and clinches.
Shackleford tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Makunouchi just stands there and leans against the cage.
Makunouchi tries to pull guard but Shackleford won't allow it.
Shackleford wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Makunouchi has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Makunouchi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Makunouchi tries to pull guard but Shackleford won't allow it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Makunouchi.
Makunouchi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makunouchi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shackleford is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Makunouchi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Shackleford manages to break the clinch.
Shackleford throws a shot from downtown. Makunouchi moves away and avoids it.
Makunouchi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Makunouchi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Shackleford's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shackleford tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Makunouchi tries for a takedown but Shackleford circles away easily
and Shackleford counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Ippo Makunouchi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shackleford tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Makunouchi swivels and escapes.
Shackleford shoots in for a double leg but Makunouchi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Makunouchi lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Shackleford drives through with a takedown into guard.
Shackleford pushes down on Makunouchi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Shackleford decides to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shackleford goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Makunouchi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Makunouchi tries to clinch
and Shackleford counters by clinching up.
Shackleford unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Shackleford goes for a takedown attempt but Makunouchi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Makunouchi moves in looking to clinch but Shackleford pushes him off.
Makunouchi wants to clinch.
Makunouchi doesn't manage to clinch there - Shackleford circles away.
Shackleford will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Makunouchi tries to clinch up.
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.
Makunouchi fails with the takedown.
Makunouchi's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Makunouchi duly obliges.
Shackleford drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shackleford throws and elbow that misses. Makunouchi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Shackleford's guard. Nice move by Makunouchi!
Shackleford looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shackleford utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Makunouchi throws a strike but Shackleford rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ippo Makunouchi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shackleford is looking to work some ground and pound but Makunouchi has wrist control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rusty Shackleford.
I've got Shackleford 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rusty Shackleford!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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