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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zane Mason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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174 lbs
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182 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zane Mason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Shamrock!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mason throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shamrock tries to counter with a clinch but Mason shakes him off and moves away.
Mason wants to land a leg kick but Shamrock is out of range.
Mason throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shamrock throws a shot from downtown. Mason moves away and avoids it.
Shamrock has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Mason ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shamrock moves away.
Mason tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shamrock has managed to clinch.
Mason lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shamrock has a couple of punches blocked by Mason.
Mason misses with the head strike.
Shamrock's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock has a couple of punches blocked by Mason.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shamrock.
Shamrock working aggressively here.
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Mason controls his hands.
Shamrock throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Mason.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shamrock takes a shot to the head.
Mason prevents a body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with the head strike.
Shamrock lands a nice uppercut.
Shamrock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shamrock lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shamrock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mason struggles to land a body shot inside as Shamrock controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Shamrock.
Mason swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shamrock.
Shamrock lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mason backwards.
Mason lands with a short punch from the clinch.
I was talking to Mason's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mason.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mason.
A hook to the body from Mason.
Mason misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock misses with the head strike.
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!
Still in the clinch, Mason scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shamrock misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock has a couple of punches blocked by Mason.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shamrock.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mason.
Mason lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mason blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mason blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Mason.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shamrock.
Shamrock swings wildly with an uppercut but Mason uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shamrock pushes Mason back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Mason fails to land.
Mason works on Shamrock's body with a couple of short punches.
Shamrock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mason tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shamrock's elbow.
Mason is stalling here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mason.
Mason tries to throw a body punch but Shamrock avoids it by throwing Mason back against the cage.
Shamrock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shamrock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shamrock swings wildly with an uppercut but Mason uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shamrock misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock prevents a body shot from Mason.
Still in the clinch, Shamrock scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mason can't find room to land a body shot as Shamrock controls the action.
Shamrock misses with the head strike.
Mason throws a head punch that misses.
Mason blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shamrock lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mason misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mason fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shamrock blocking some punches.
Shamrock misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Mason scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shamrock lands a nice uppercut.
Shamrock misses with a punch on the inside.
Shamrock lands with a left to the head.
Mason lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shamrock.
Mason working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shamrock working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shamrock lands a shoulder strike.
Mason misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mason scores with a shot to the side of Shamrock's head.
Mason misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Mason scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mason throws a head punch that misses.
Shamrock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mason misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Mason.
Mason misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Mason fails to land.
Shamrock working aggressively here.
Mason manages to break the clinch.
Mason tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mason tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shamrock was well out of range. Poor timing from Mason.
Shamrock follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Mason tried to score with a low kick but Shamrock checks it.
Mason checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mason throws a push kick but Shamrock slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mason looks to score with a jab to the body but Shamrock is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Zane Mason will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Shamrock closes the distance and clinches.
Shamrock tries a body shot but Mason blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Shamrock fails to land.
Mason works on Shamrock's body with a couple of short punches.
Mason misses with a punch on the inside.
Shamrock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mason takes a shot to the head.
Shamrock blocking some punches.
Mason misses with the head strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Shamrock.
Shamrock lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mason.
Mason blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mason scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Mason controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shamrock as Mason tries to tie him up.
Mason misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Mason fails to land.
Johnny Shamrock seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mason misses with the head strike.
Shamrock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mason lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason is looking to control Shamrock's arms but Shamrock gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mason has his back to the cage.
Shamrock misses with a punch on the inside.
Mason lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Mason.
Shamrock digs a right hand into Mason's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mason's gas tank.
Shamrock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Shamrock.
Shamrock has a couple of punches blocked by Mason.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shamrock.
Mason scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mason.
Shamrock misses with a punch on the inside.
Shamrock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shamrock swings wildly with an uppercut but Mason uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mason lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shamrock lands a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mason lands with a short shot to the head.
Shamrock throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock has a couple of punches blocked by Mason.
Shamrock throws a head punch that misses.
Mason misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shamrock.
Shamrock blocks an uppercut.
Shamrock scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Shamrock.
Shamrock lands with a light punch inside.
Shamrock lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shamrock blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Shamrock on the inside.
Shamrock misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Mason.
Mason blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shamrock has a couple of punches blocked by Mason.
Mason lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shamrock.
Mason lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shamrock.
Shamrock makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shamrock lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Mason controls his hands.
Shamrock prevents a body shot from Mason.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock lands a body punch.
Shamrock prevents a body shot from Mason.
A head punch on the inside from Shamrock fails to land.
Mason softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mason misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shamrock has a couple of punches blocked by Mason.
Shamrock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mason scores with a shoulder strike.
Shamrock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mason blocks an uppercut.
Shamrock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shamrock misses with the head strike.
Shamrock prevents a body shot from Mason.
Mason misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Mason.
Shamrock working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mason has a couple of punches blocked by Shamrock.
Shamrock has a couple of punches blocked by Mason.
Mason blocking some punches.
Mason lands a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mason fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shamrock.
Shamrock swings wildly with an uppercut but Mason uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shamrock throws a punch but it's blocked by Mason.
Mason blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shamrock lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mason backwards.
Shamrock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mason.
Shamrock lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shamrock throws a punch but it's blocked by Mason.
Mason stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shamrock.
Mason trying to stall but Shamrock improves his position.
Shamrock misses with some punches.
Shamrock misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mason misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mason misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mason lands an uppercut.
Shamrock swings wildly with an uppercut but Mason uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Shamrock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Mason lands a nice looking kick to the body. Shamrock takes a step back to recover.
Shamrock takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Shamrock checks the leg kick.
Shamrock wants to counter the offense by Mason and move into the clinch position.
Shamrock moves out of range as Mason throws a body kick.
Mason throws a push kick but Shamrock slaps the foot to one side.
Shamrock swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shamrock moves out of range of the body kick.
Shamrock tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason tries to land a front kick but Shamrock steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shamrock let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mason throws out a loose jab but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mason sets himself, and Shamrock steps forward looking for the clinch! Mason avoids it this time.
Mason thows a body kick. Shamrock tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Shamrock ducks under a wild hook from Mason.
Shamrock is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock is looking to clinch.
Mason misses with a lunging right hand
and Shamrock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mason scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shamrock in his tracks.
Mason scores with a nice strike.
Mason throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Shamrock counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Shamrock.
Mason lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shamrock backwards.
Mason tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shamrock's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Shamrock.
Mason has a couple of punches blocked by Shamrock.
Shamrock lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mason blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mason throws a head punch that misses.
Shamrock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shamrock pushes Mason back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shamrock.
Shamrock has a couple of punches blocked by Mason.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shamrock.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shamrock scores with a shot to the side of Mason's head.
Shamrock has a couple of punches blocked by Mason.
Shamrock throws a head punch that misses.
Mason's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shamrock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mason effectively controlling the action here.
Shamrock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shamrock working aggressively here.
Shamrock lands a shoulder strike.
Mason blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shamrock.
Shamrock blocking some punches.
Shamrock working aggressively here.
Shamrock scores with a shot to the side of Mason's head.
Mason struggles to land a body shot inside as Shamrock controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Shamrock.
Mason lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason lands a nice uppercut.
Shamrock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Shamrock scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Mason.
Shamrock lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Mason controls his hands.
Mason misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mason tries a body shot but Shamrock blocks it.
Mason working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shamrock scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mason tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Mason.
A body shot lands from Mason.
Shamrock takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shamrock lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mason or not.
Mason tries to work over Shamrock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shamrock lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shamrock has a couple of punches blocked by Mason.
Shamrock lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mason 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!
Shamrock misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mason throws a head punch that misses.
Shamrock throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Masons head.
Mason blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mason lands a shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Shamrock scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mason doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mason tries to work over Shamrock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mason.
Mason struggles to land a body shot inside as Shamrock controls his hands.
Shamrock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mason lands with a left to the head.
Mason scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mason goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shamrock tries to work over Mason's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mason presses Shamrock against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shamrock has a couple of punches blocked by Mason.
Mason lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shamrock backwards.
Shamrock scores with a shoulder strike.
Mason blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Johnny Shamrock.
I think Shamrock 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Shamrock!
In his post fight interview, Johnny Shamrock started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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