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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Shaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Ciprianni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shaw comes to the cage accompanied by Family Force 5 - Chainsaw. Jack Shaw has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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213 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Shaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Ciprianni!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ciprianni tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shaw swivels and escapes.
Shaw misses with a looping left.
Ciprianni thumps Shaw with a low kick.
Ciprianni lands a head kick!
It looks like Jack Shaw has been cut.
Ciprianni has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Shaw.
A punch combination from Shaw misses.
Shaw misses with a series of wild punches.
Jack Shaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice cross by Shaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaw tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ciprianni flicks out a counter leg kick but Shaw steps away.
Ciprianni is looking to clinch.
Shaw rushes Ciprianni and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shaw.
Shaw lands an uppercut.
Ciprianni misses with a body punch.
Ciprianni throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ciprianni swings wildly with an uppercut but Shaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shaw pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ciprianni misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ciprianni.
Shaw throws a head punch that misses.
Shaw struggles to land a body shot inside as Ciprianni controls his hands.
Ciprianni tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shaw's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ciprianni scores with a shot to the side of Shaw's head.
Ciprianni lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shaw blocks a body shot from Ciprianni.
Ciprianni misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shaw.
Ciprianni looking to stall.
Nice body punch from Ciprianni.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shaw is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ciprianni prevents a body shot from Shaw.
Shaw has a couple of punches blocked by Ciprianni.
Shaw throws a punch but it's blocked by Ciprianni.
Shaw lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ciprianni backwards.
Ciprianni tries to throw a body punch but Shaw avoids it by throwing Ciprianni back against the cage.
Ciprianni doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ciprianni working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shaw misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shaw as Ciprianni tries to tie him up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaw lands a shoulder strike.
Ciprianni has a couple of punches blocked by Shaw.
Ciprianni lands with a short shot to the head.
Shaw misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shaw throws a punch but it's blocked by Ciprianni.
Ciprianni cracks Shaw with a nice body shot.
Ciprianni tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shaw tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shaw has a couple of punches blocked by Ciprianni.
Shaw blocks a body shot from Ciprianni.
Ciprianni misses with the head strike.
Ciprianni throws a head punch that misses.
Ciprianni misses with some punches.
Ciprianni goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shaw.
Ciprianni prevents a body shot from Shaw.
Shaw misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ciprianni creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ciprianni prevents a body shot from Shaw.
A nice left hand lands by Shaw.
Shaw misses with a punch on the inside.
Ciprianni lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ciprianni swings wildly with an uppercut but Shaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ciprianni tries to work over Shaw's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ciprianni misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ciprianni just leaning against Shaw, taking a breather.
Ciprianni tries a body shot but Shaw blocks it.
Ciprianni lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shaw backwards.
Ciprianni tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ciprianni wants to stall.
Ciprianni lands a nice uppercut.
Shaw lands an uppercut.
Shaw tries to stall but Ciprianni uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Shaw misses with a punch on the inside.
Shaw lands with a light punch inside.
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 Jack Shaw will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jack Shaw's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Shaw darts in trying to clinch
and Ciprianni counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ciprianni.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ciprianni pushing down on Shaw's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Shaw wants to control but Ciprianni is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ciprianni is working for a kimura but Shaw is defending it quite comfortably.
Shaw tries to roll over but Ciprianni keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ciprianni is working for a submission of some sort.
Ciprianni seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ciprianni wants to work for an arm triangle but Shaw is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ciprianni wants to pass to mount but Shaw is defending the position.
Shaw trying to control from the bottom.
Ciprianni is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ciprianni is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shaw is just riding it out for now. Ciprianni eventually gives up the hold.
Ciprianni is looking to take a break and control but Shaw is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shaw is pressing down on Ciprianni's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ciprianni stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shaw swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shaw escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ciprianni gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ciprianni looking to pass the guard.
Ciprianni trying to control but Shaw is working from the bottom.
Ciprianni trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Shaw manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Shaw pushes down on Ciprianni's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Shaw is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ciprianni doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ciprianni looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Shaw pushes past his half guard into mount!
Ciprianni is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Shaw working for a submission but Ciprianni is keeping him at bay.
Shaw wants to control the pace but Ciprianni is squirming around nicely.
Ciprianni can't escape the position.
Shaw is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Ciprianni can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaw can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ciprianni is looking to escape.
Shaw prevents Ciprianni from getting the reversal.
Ciprianni regains half guard.
Shaw is taking a breather. Ciprianni says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Shaw is keen to just control but Ciprianni is a slippery customer.
Ciprianni moves into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ciprianni is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shaw is aware though and is defending well.
Shaw is pushing down on Ciprianni's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ciprianni is fighting to maintain full guard but Shaw has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ciprianni tries to roll over but Shaw keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Danny Ciprianni will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jack Shaw's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Shaw scores with a jab to the head.
Shaw tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ciprianni doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shaw ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ciprianni moves away.
Shaw looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shaw checks a low kick from Ciprianni.
Shaw moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ciprianni goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shaw stalling.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shaw.
Ciprianni tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shaw's elbow.
Shaw throws a punch but it's blocked by Ciprianni.
Shaw is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ciprianni lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Shaw on the inside.
Ciprianni blocks an uppercut.
Ciprianni tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ciprianni blocking some punches.
A short right from Shaw.
A short right from Ciprianni.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shaw.
Shaw blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Shaw.
Ciprianni is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ciprianni doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ciprianni lands a shoulder strike.
Shaw lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ciprianni backwards.
Shaw lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ciprianni lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shaw backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ciprianni lands with a light punch inside.
Ciprianni working aggressively here.
Ciprianni lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shaw backwards.
A short left from Shaw.
Shaw doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shaw blocking some punches.
Shaw misses with a punch on the inside.
Ciprianni tries to throw a body punch but Shaw avoids it by throwing Ciprianni back against the cage.
Ciprianni scores with a shot to the side of Shaw's head.
Ciprianni can't find room to land a body shot as Shaw controls the action.
Ciprianni misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shaw pushes Ciprianni back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ciprianni throws a punch but it's blocked by Shaw.
Ciprianni takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Ciprianni fails to land.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Shaw slows down the pace here.
Ciprianni lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ciprianni tries to work over Shaw's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shaw lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ciprianni lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ciprianni working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ciprianni misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ciprianni.
A left hand lands to the body for Shaw.
Shaw misses with some punches.
Ciprianni works on Shaw's body with a couple of short punches.
Ciprianni misses with some punches.
Shaw blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shaw tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Ciprianni on the inside.
Ciprianni lands a nice uppercut.
Ciprianni blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ciprianni swings wildly with an uppercut but Shaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ciprianni takes a shot to the head.
Shaw blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shaw lands a body punch in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Shaw.
Ciprianni takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ciprianni misses with a punch on the inside.
Ciprianni trying to stall but Shaw improves his position.
Shaw has a couple of punches blocked by Ciprianni.
Ciprianni blocks a body shot from Shaw.
Ciprianni swings wildly with an uppercut but Shaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ciprianni has a couple of punches blocked by Shaw.
Shaw manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Shaw scores with a nice hook 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 Jack Shaw.
I think Shaw 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Shaw!
A victorious Jack Shaw thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Danny Ciprianni spoke after the fight, saying 'I hope my alliance team mate goes all the way to win ITFL!'.
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