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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Keith Schafer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry Shaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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182 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Good wrestler
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Keith Schafer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Larry Shaw!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schafer slips a jab and a cross from Shaw.
Schafer slaps away a takedown attempt from Shaw, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Schafer lands with a cross.
Shaw tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shaw shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Schafer but Schafer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Schafer misses with a head kick.
Schafer moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Schafer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Schafer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schafer cracks Shaw with an open hand slap.
Schafer bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Schafer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shaw.
Shaw looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Keith Schafer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Larry Shaw.
Schafer with a jab.
Schafer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shaw shoots in looking for a takedown. Schafer tries to sprawl out of it but Shaw keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Schafer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Schafer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shaw's calf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schafer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Schafer stalks Shaw and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Shaw's face. Shaw staggers backwards, shaken.
Shaw shoots for a takedown but Schafer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Schafer clinches up with Shaw and pushes him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shaw's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Schafer breaks the clinch.
Shaw takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Schafer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shaw in his tracks.
No luck for Shaw with that takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaw shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Schafer but Schafer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Schafer lands with a shot to the body.
Schafer lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Shaw looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Shaw ducks right into an uppercut from Schafer.
Shaw shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Schafer counter with a right hand.
Shaw looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schafer pushes Shaw up against the cage in a clinch.
Shaw goes for a takedown in the clinch but Schafer prevents it.
Schafer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Schafer.
Schafer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Schafer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shaw backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Schafer manages to break the clinch.
Shaw shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Schafer but Schafer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Schafer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schafer scores with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Schafer dominated that round.
That's time! Schafer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Schafer throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Shaw's head.
Schafer is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Shaw fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Schafer scores with a nice strike.
Shaw throws a lazy uppercut
and Schafer counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Schafer lands an uppercut.
Schafer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Schafer prevents the takedown attempt.
Schafer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shaw looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Schafer tests Shaw's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Schafer tests Shaw's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Schafer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Shaw has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Schafer finds it's way round the side to connect with Shaw's head.
Shaw fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Keith Schafer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Larry Shaw.
Schafer pushes Shaw up against the cage in a clinch.
Shaw wants a takedown but no success here.
Schafer lands a shoulder strike.
Shaw has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Schafer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Shaw is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schafer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shaw backwards.
Shaw tries to score a body lock takedown but Schafer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shaw is trying desperately to land a takedown but Schafer is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Shaw.
Schafer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shaw has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Schafer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short left from Schafer.
Schafer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shaw's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Schafer lands with a short shot to the head.
Schafer lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schafer lands a hook that snaps the head of Shaw backwards.
Shaw goes for a takedown attempt but Schafer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Schafer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Schafer lands with a nice body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaw gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Schafer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Keith Schafer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Schafer lands a leg kick that knocks Shaw off balance momentarily.
Shaw circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shaw has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shaw there as he acknowledges the shot.
Shaw tries to score a power double leg takedown but Schafer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shaw somewhat.
Schafer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shaws jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schafer lands a lovely overhand right.
Schafer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shaw has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shaw takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Schafer connects with a right hand. Shaw shakes it off.
Schafer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shaw shoots in but Schafer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Schafer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shaw can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheers as Schafer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shaw doesn't seem phased though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schafer fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Schafer dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Shaw tries for a takedown but Schafer circles away easily
and Schafer counters with a leg kick.
Schafer throws a combination. Shaw tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Shaw walks into a jab.
Larry Shaw is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shaw takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A jab from Schafer does it's job there.
Shaw shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Schafer but Schafer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Keith Schafer is winning the standup battle so far.
Schafer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shaw takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schafer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shaw. Shaw circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Decent striking displayed by Schafer there.
Schafer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shaw takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Schafer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shaw circles away quickly and effectively.
Shaw on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Schafer. Schafer obviously looking to wear him down.
Schafer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Schafer slaps away a takedown attempt from Shaw, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Keith Schafer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Larry Shaw.
Shaw takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Schafer does it's job there.
Schafer lands a body shot.
Schafer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Schafer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Schafer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right-left combo lands from Schafer.
Shaw's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shaw shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Schafer sprawls well. Schafer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shaw gets slowly back to his feet.
Shaw has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schafer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Schafer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Schafer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Schafer connects with a right hand. Shaw shakes it off.
Schafer lands with an uppercut that bounces Shaw off the cage and back into range.
Schafer throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A lazy left from Schafer finds it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schafer forces Shaw back against the cage and clinches.
Schafer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shaw takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Schafer scores with a sloppy right hand. Shaw should have avoided that one.
Shaw has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Shaw slips a jab and a cross from Schafer.
Shaw shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Schafer but Schafer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schafer closes the distance and clinches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keith Schafer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Schafer 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keith Schafer!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Keith Schafer waved his t-shirt featuring ~T~ Laoch Nutrition + Laundry Q140 NOW ONLY $15!!!'s logo in front of the cameras.
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energy
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hype
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