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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Logan Creed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Creed comes to the cage accompanied by Ted Nugent - Stranglehold. Shamrock has chosen Jimmy Eat World - Bleed American as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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183 cm
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167 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Logan Creed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tyler Shamrock!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Fedor Mirinova and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Creed ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shamrock misses with a jab to the body
and Creed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Creed checks a low kick from Shamrock.
Shamrock throws the kick towards the body but Creed avoids it.
Shamrock misses with a lunging right hand
and Creed counters with a straight right hand.
Shamrock swings away with a body shot that misses
and Creed counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shamrock throws a body punch but Creed moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Creed is defended easily by Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Creed looks to throw the jab but Shamrock is out of range.
Shamrock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Creed manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creed loads up on a big right hand but Shamrock slips the punch.
Shamrock falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shamrock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick misses from Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a wild body shot.
Shamrock throws a body punch but Creed moves out of range.
Shamrock throws a body punch but Creed moves out of range.
Shamrock throws a leg kick but Creed moved away.
Creed drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Shamrock tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shamrock preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Creed is looking to work some ground and pound but Shamrock has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creed stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shamrock swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Creed with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Creed is looking to work some ground and pound but Shamrock has wrist control.
Creed trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Creed in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Creed postures up in Shamrock's guard and throws a big left but Shamrock blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Creed drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Shamrock dives on top into guard.
Creed lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Shamrock!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Shamrock is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Creed thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Creed can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shamrock is looking to escape.
Creed is working for a guillotine from mount but Shamrock frees his head quite easily.
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.
Shamrock blocking the ground and pound.
Creed punching from mount but Shamrock doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Creed working the ground and pound effectively.
Creed lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Creed working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Creed dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Creed throws a body punch but Shamrock moves out of range.
Shamrock throws a right and a left that Creed avoids nicely.
Shamrock uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Creed has time to react.
Creed fails with the takedown.
Shamrock looks to land a left hand but Creed moved out of range nicely.
Shamrock is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Creed rather than just go for the knockout.
Creed lands a head shot.
Creed blocks a head kick by Shamrock.
Shamrock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shamrock.
Shamrock cracks Creed with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock misses with an uppercut
and Creed counters with a series of strikes. Shamrock will be more careful next time no doubt.
Shamrock throws an off balance right hand
and Creed counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Creed wants to pass the guard but Shamrock is keeping the position.
Creed throws a big right hand that misses.
Creed stands and throws Shamrock's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ground and pound from Creed seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Creed is looking to take a break and control but Shamrock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shamrock prevents Creed from improving position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock regains half guard, as Creed was trying to land strikes.
Shamrock regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Creed.
Creed tries to free his leg and advance position but Shamrock is retaining full guard.
Creed is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creed landing with the ground and pound.
Creed works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Creed trying to control from half guard but Shamrock is working away.
Creed not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Creed trying to control from half guard but Shamrock is working away.
Shamrock has hold of Creed's hands but Creed slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creed thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Shamrock to regain full guard.
Creed stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shamrock swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Creed drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Shamrock manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Creed has Shamrock in his guard.
Shamrock wants to control from the top but Creed keeps moving.
Creed trying to keep a closed guard but Shamrock is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Creed dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Shamrock looks to land a right hand but Creed moved out of range.
Shamrock misses with a combination
and Creed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shamrock misses with a wild body shot.
Shamrock on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shamrock thows a body shot but no joy.
Creed misses with a hook to the body
and Shamrock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Creed throws a hook to the side of Shamrock's head but Shamrock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shamrock swings widly with a right hand
and Creed counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Creed.
Creed trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Shamrock manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creed is looking for a triangle but Shamrock pushes his legs off easily.
Shamrock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Creed is keeping the position for now.
Shamrock must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shamrock content to stall in guard here.
Shamrock won't allow Creed to sweep him here.
Creed has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Creed has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Shamrock has passed into side control.
Creed tries to bench press Shamrock off him but Shamrock keeps the position.
Shamrock in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Creed is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Shamrock is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Creed is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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.
Shamrock tries to control but Creed wriggling away.
Shamrock controlling from mount.
Tyler Shamrock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Logan Creed is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee warns Creed that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Logan Creed.
Well Creed has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Logan Creed!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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