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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Buggy Clown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shamrock has chosen Courtesy of the Red, White, and Blue as his entrance music. Buggy Clown has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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135 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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148 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Buggy Clown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chuck Shamrock!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clown darts in looking for a takedown but Shamrock gets double underhooks and turns Clown into the cage.
Shamrock working hard to break the clinch.
Clown manages to break the clinch.
Clown shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shamrock sprawls well. Shamrock wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Clown gets slowly back to his feet.
Clown fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buggy Clown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clown with a poor takedown
and Shamrock counters with a straight right hand.
Shamrock's coach down at Hilo Training Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Shamrock's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Shamrock loads up on a big right hand but Clown slips the punch.
Clown shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Shamrock's guard.
Clown missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Clown loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Clown wants to pass the guard but Shamrock is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clown throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Clown is looking to work some ground and pound but Shamrock has wrist control.
Clown will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Clown throws a big elbow that misses.
Clown trying to control the position from guard on top but Shamrock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shamrock preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Clown with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clown is looking to work some ground and pound but Shamrock has wrist control.
Clown wants to control from the top but Shamrock keeps moving.
Clown drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Shamrock dives on top into guard.
Clown is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shamrock is aware though and is defending well.
Clown throws his legs up looking for a submission but Shamrock uses it to pass to side control.
Shamrock working away.
Clown tries to buck Shamrock off but Shamrock is having none of it.
Shamrock decides to stand up, so the ref orders Clown to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clown has a takedown stuffed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clown shoots for a double leg takedown but Shamrock sprawls well. He's pushed Clown's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Clown closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shamrock circles away.
No luck for Clown with that takedown attempt.
Clown shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shamrock sprawls well. Shamrock wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Clown gets slowly back to his feet.
Buggy Clown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Shamrock as Clown shoots in.
Shamrock tries to clinch but Clown is having none of it.
Clown shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Shamrock keeping moving, preventing Clown from controlling successfully.
Clown with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clown throws an elbow that misses. Shamrock uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Clown's guard. Nice move by Shamrock!
Shamrock with a nice head shot there.
Shamrock trying to control the position from guard on top but Clown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clown is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Clown tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shamrock's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Clown looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shamrock passes into side control.
Clown gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buggy Clown dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Clown fails with the takedown.
Clown shoots in for a double leg but Shamrock sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Clown closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shamrock circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buggy Clown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clown shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shamrock but Shamrock pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shamrock looks to throw the jab but Clown is out of range.
Clown shoots for a double leg takedown but Shamrock sprawls well. He's pushed Clown's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Clown will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Clown shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shamrock pinned against the cage. Shamrock gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Clown dives in and scores a takedown into Shamrock's guard.
Clown throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock is trying to control the position but Clown postures up.
Clown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shamrock swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shamrock trying to keep a closed guard but Clown is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clown throws a strike but Shamrock rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Shamrock has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Clown is proving hard to escape from.
Shamrock gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clown tries for a takedown but Shamrock circles away easily
and Shamrock counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Clown looking to control.
Clown preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shamrock avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Clown escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shamrock gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shamrock postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Clown 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.
Shamrock is looking to stand up but Clown won't let him.
Clown is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shamrock must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shamrock is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Clown is on top in guard.
Shamrock working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Clown.
Shamrock can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Clown controls the pace.
Clown 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 Clown has Shamrock in his guard.
Clown working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shamrock doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shamrock manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clown has a closed guard, preventing Shamrock from standing up.
Clown tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Clown is working hard here to advance position.
Buggy Clown overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shamrock passes Clown's left leg - he's now in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clown has hold of Shamrock's hands but Shamrock slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Shamrock not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Clown slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chuck Shamrock will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Clown shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shamrock defends it nicely.
Clown shoots in for a takedown but Shamrock shows good takedown defense.
Clown changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Shamrock looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Clown goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Shamrock has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Clown but great work by Shamrock.
Shamrock stands up and beckons Clown to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Clown is defended easily by Shamrock.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buggy Clown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clown throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shamrock's waist but Shamrock gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Clown off to one side.
Nice uppercut lands for Shamrock. That snapped Clown's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Clown.
Shamrock stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shamrock wants it to stay on the feet.
Clown takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Clown shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shamrock pinned against the cage. Shamrock gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shamrock fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shamrock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Clown fails with a takedown attempt.
Shamrock misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clown dives in and scores a takedown into Shamrock's guard.
Shamrock wants to stand but Clown is controlling the position.
Clown trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Clown in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Clown throws a big right hand that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clown tries to free his leg and advance position but Shamrock is retaining full guard.
Shamrock is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Clown postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Clown accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shamrock wants to stand but Clown is controlling the position.
Shamrock utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Clown tries to free his leg and advance position but Shamrock is retaining full guard.
Clown drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Shamrock dives on top into guard.
Clown is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock lands a couple of elbows.
Shamrock gets to his feet. Clown looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Clown shoots in for a double leg but Shamrock sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Clown shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shamrock sprawls well. Shamrock wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Clown gets slowly back to his feet.
Clown shoots in looking for a takedown. Shamrock tries to sprawl out of it but Clown keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shamrock manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Chuck Shamrock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Clown fails with the takedown
and Shamrock makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clown shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clown shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Shamrock counters with a straight right hand.
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 Buggy Clown.
I think Clown has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Chuck Shamrock!
Chuck Shamrock thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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