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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivar Lodbrok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Shaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lodbrok's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Killing in the name of.... Shaw has chosen Family Force 5 - Chainsaw as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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220 lbs
27 - 17 - 0 |
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214 lbs
22 - 8 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Good wrestler
World class MT
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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
27 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivar Lodbrok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Shaw!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lodbrok punishes Shaw's body with a nice straight punch.
Shaw throws a jab but it's blocked by Lodbrok.
Lodbrok misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lodbrok ducks right into an uppercut from Shaw.
A big left from Shaw misses.
Lodbrok seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lodbrok tries to clinch but Shaw is having none of it.
Shaw throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lodbrok.
Shaw uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lodbrok.
Lodbrok turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lodbrok throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Shaw counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Shaw coming out on top.
A big left from Shaw misses.
Shaw lunges at Lodbrok with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lodbrok's hand.
Shaw throws a head kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Shaw. Lodbrok does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lodbrok misses with a wild combination.
Shaw throws a big counter head kick but Lodbrok avoids it with no problem.
Lodbrok slips a jab from Shaw.
Lodbrok appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lodbrok bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shaw on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lodbrok throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shaw scores with a jab to the head.
Shaw misses with a right hand
and Lodbrok counters with a nice body kick.
Lodbrok on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Shaw tries to land a leg kick but Lodbrok saw it coming and moves away.
Lodbrok uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shaw.
Lodbrok swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jack Shaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lodbrok changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shaw has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lodbrok keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shaw.
Lodbrok throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Shaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shaw throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shaw misses with an uppercut
and Lodbrok makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lodbrok uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shaw.
Shaw on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shaw wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lodbrok dips to his left and cracks Shaw with an uppercut!
Shaw misses with a body shot.
Lodbrok blocks a head kick by Shaw.
Lodbrok looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Lodbrok getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shaw jabs at Lodbrok's body.
Lodbrok slips under a jab from Shaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lodbrok on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Shaw throws a poor cross that misses
and Lodbrok counters by clinching up.
Shaw pushes Lodbrok back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shaw misses with the head strike.
Shaw is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Shaw tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lodbrok's elbow.
Shaw tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lodbrok's elbow.
Shaw misses with a punch on the inside.
Shaw throws a head punch that misses.
Shaw tries to work over Lodbrok's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shaw throws a punch but it's blocked by Lodbrok.
Shaw trying to control the position but instead, Lodbrok has worked for underhooks and has pushed Shaw into the cage.
Shaw tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaw lands a shoulder strike.
Lodbrok lands with a left to the head.
Lodbrok blocking some punches.
Shaw misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shaw will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lodbrok up against the cage.
Lodbrok working Shaw over with knees to the body.
Shaw misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lodbrok swings wildly with an uppercut but Shaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Shaw taking a breather.
Shaw is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Shaw seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Lodbrok misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Lodbrok.
A short right from Lodbrok on the inside.
Lodbrok content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jack Shaw will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lodbrok cracks Shaw with an open hand slap.
Lodbrok is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Shaw misses with a straight left.
Shaw wants to land a leg kick but Lodbrok is out of range.
Shaw misses with an uppercut. Lodbrok saw that one coming.
Lodbrok checks a low kick from Shaw.
Shaw looks to score with a jab to the body but Lodbrok is just out of range.
Lodbrok takes a swing at Shaw's ribcage but misses.
Lodbrok takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice shot lands for Shaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw throws a big shot that misses.
Shaw takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shaw misses with a body shot
and Lodbrok counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Shaw connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Shaw misses
and Lodbrok counters with a nice low kick that buckles Shaw's knee momentarily.
Lodbrok avoids the head kick by Shaw.
Shaw takes a kick to the side of the head.
Shaw motions for Lodbrok to come forward. Shaw throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shaw will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lodbrok thinks about countering with a head kick.
Shaw tries to move into range but Lodbrok moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shaw jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shaw throws a jab but it's blocked by Lodbrok.
Nice jab there from Lodbrok.
Shaw tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lodbrok moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lodbrok's corner calls for a 1-2. Lodbrok obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lodbrok moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shaw lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lodbrok has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lodbrok and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A little feinted left hand from Lodbrok on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lodbrok throws out a leg kick but Shaw moves out of range and Lodbrok only half commits.
Shaw dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lodbrok. That did some damage!
Shaw throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shaw connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shaw takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shaw tries to work over Lodbrok's front leg with a kick but Lodbrok checks it.
Lodbrok swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A head kick lands from Shaw that sends Lodbrok to the canvas. Lodbrok tries to scramble back to his feet but Shaw brings him back down into side control.
Lodbrok is rocked!
It looks like Ivar Lodbrok has been cut.
Shaw has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Lodbrok!
Oh Lodbrok is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shaw controlling his opponent.
Shaw wants to control the pace but Lodbrok is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lodbrok is in all sorts of trouble here.
Shaw avoids the attempt from Lodbrok to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lodbrok defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Shaw.
Lodbrok seems to have got his legs back now.
Lodbrok tries to control the position but Shaw now has his back.
Lodbrok wants to get back to his feet.
Lodbrok defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Lodbrok can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lodbrok just trying to survive but Shaw is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Shaw wants to control but Lodbrok manages to buck him off and is now in Shaw's guard! Nice work there by Lodbrok!
Lodbrok got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shaw has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lodbrok has managed to get both his arms back between Shaw's legs - danger averted.
Shaw trying to keep a closed guard but Lodbrok is proving a slippery customer.
Shaw can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lodbrok controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Shaw showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ivar Lodbrok's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Lodbrok fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lodbrok lands a head kick. Shaw smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Shaw fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lodbrok checks it well.
Shaw throws a hook to the side of Lodbrok's head but Lodbrok sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shaw buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jack Shaw seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big right from Shaw misses.
Shaw throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lodbrok fires out a quick counter leg kick but Shaw just manages to avoid it.
Lodbrok slips a straight right by Shaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lodbrok ducks under a wild hook from Shaw.
Lodbrok swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lodbrok throws a head kick that misses.
Lodbrok on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shaw. Shaw obviously looking to wear him down.
A slow jab from Lodbrok misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Shaw on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lodbrok tries to clinch but Shaw moves out of range.
It seemed like Shaw was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lodbrok connects with a single shot there.
Shaw looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shaw throws a sloppy head kick and Lodbrok moves out of range easily.
Lodbrok went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lodbrok has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shaw finds it's way round the side to connect with Lodbrok's head.
Shaw jabs Lodbrok right on the nose. Lodbrok blinks but takes it well.
Shaw fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lodbrok manages to avoid it.
Shaw swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shaw misses with a low kick as Lodbrok jumps back.
Shaw takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Shaw swings widly with a right hand
and Shaw takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shaw thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaw swings for the body but Lodbrok moves out of range.
Lodbrok tried to counter with a leg kick but Shaw avoided it.
Shaw takes one on the button.
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!
A cross from Shaw lands.
Lodbrok scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shaw doesn't seem bothered though.
Shaw tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lodbrok was well out of range. Poor timing from Shaw.
Lodbrok throws a head kick that misses
and Shaw connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shaw throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lodbrok counters with a stiff right hand.
Lodbrok misses with a head kick.
Lodbrok throws the kick towards the body but Shaw avoids it.
Shaw avoids the body shot from Lodbrok.
Lodbrok throws a sloppy head kick
and Shaw counters with a low kick, right behind Lodbrok 's knee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaw jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Shaw tries to get set, Lodbrok tries to push him back and clinch up but Shaw manages to avoid the attempt.
Shaw throws a lazy right hand but Lodbrok sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shaw blocks the body kick.
Shaw takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lodbrok throws a leg kick but Shaw sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lodbrok scores with a jab to the head.
Shaw drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Shaw will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shaw throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lodbrok counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lodbrok moves in looking to clinch but Shaw pushes him off.
Lodbrok avoids the body shot from Shaw.
Lodbrok steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shaw.
Lodbrok feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lodbrok has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shaw finds it's way round the side to connect with Lodbrok's head.
Shaw fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lodbrok is out of range.
Ivar Lodbrok has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shaw paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shaw throws a jab when Lodbrok was well out of range.
Shaw moves away from the strike by Lodbrok.
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!
Shaw throws a lazy uppercut
and Lodbrok counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lodbrok avoids the head kick by Shaw.
Shaw takes a swing at Lodbrok's ribcage but misses.
Shaw misses with a straight left.
Shaw motions for Lodbrok to come forward. Shaw throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shaw scoring well with a low kick there.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jack Shaw.
I've got Shaw winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jack Shaw!
After winning the bout, Jack Shaw thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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