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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Howard Stern (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arman Shaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stern comes to the cage accompanied by The Great American Nightmare. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Olympic wrestler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Howard Stern!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arman Shaker!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Stern.
Shaker shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Shaker is looking to take a break and control but Stern is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stern moves into full guard.
Stern seems keen to control Shaker's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stern is on top in guard.
We've been hearing that Stern has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stern pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shaker is keeping the position for now.
Shaker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stern gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaker is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaker keeping moving, preventing Stern from controlling successfully.
Shaker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stern pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shaker is keeping the position for now.
Shaker has control of Stern's left arm, preventing Stern from doing any damage.
Stern trying to control but Shaker is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Shaker is controlling Stern's posture.
Stern looking to pass the guard.
Shaker trying to keep a closed guard but Stern is proving a slippery customer.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Shaker keeping full guard, as Stern tries to pass.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shaker.
Shaker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stern avoids the body shot from Shaker.
Shaker throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stern.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaker misses with a wild body shot.
Stern throws a hook but Shaker avoids it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shaker.
Shaker misses with a wild body shot.
Shaker scores with a body shot.
Stern shoots in looking for a takedown but Shaker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stern's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stern scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Shaker is controlling Stern's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Shaker is trying to maintain the position but Stern is very close to passing his half guard.
Stern trying to mount his opponent but Shaker defends it.
Shaker wants to control but Stern is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Shaker is doing well to control the position and prevent Stern from advancing to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaker is trying to maintain the position but Stern is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Stern looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Stern is working for a kimura but Shaker is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stern wants to control but Shaker is keeping him busy.
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 Howard Stern will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A telegraphed right hand from Stern misses the target.
Stern will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shaker scores with a jab to the head.
Stern throws a right and a left that Shaker avoids nicely.
Stern on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Arman Shaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shaker misses the shot to the body.
Shaker scoring well with a low kick there.
Stern misses with a left hand
and Shaker counters with a thumping low kick.
Stern throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shaker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shaker moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaker looks for the body kick but Stern saw that one coming.
Horrible takedown attempt by Stern or perhaps it was just good defense by Shaker, which made it look bad.
Shaker misses with a lunging right hand
and Stern counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shaker gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Stern counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaker throws a looping overhand right but Stern ducks down to avoid it.
Shaker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shaker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Shaker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stern.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Howard Stern. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Stern misses.
Shaker throws a counter combo.
Shaker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stern.
Stern tests Shaker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stern tries to sprawl but Shaker drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Shaker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stern defending well though.
Shaker is controlling the pace.
Stern is pressing down on Shaker's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaker won't allow Stern to sweep him here.
Stern pulls Shaker in close to prevent any damage.
Shaker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stern works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stern controls Shaker momentarily but Shaker frees himself.
Shaker wants to stand but Stern has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Stern is trying to keep Shaker in close.
Stern is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Shaker is looking to work some ground and pound but Stern has wrist control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stern bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shaker's guard.
Shaker looking for a sweep. Not yet Shaker, not yet.
Stern tries to free his leg and advance position but Shaker is retaining full guard.
Stern trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stern stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shaker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stern is working hard here to advance position.
Shaker is controlling Stern's posture.
Stern stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shaker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaker has his foot on Stern's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stern works his way back into a safe position though.
Shaker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stern's guard.
Stern is trying to control the position but Shaker postures up.
Stern working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shaker.
Shaker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shaker looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Shaker chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stern is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shaker wants to control from the top but Stern keeps moving.
Stern controls Shaker momentarily but Shaker frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arman Shaker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Stern fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice jab there from Stern.
Stern checks the leg kick.
Shaker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stern.
Stern misses with a straight left.
Stern comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shaker does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Shaker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stern's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaker fails to land with a series of punches.
Shaker tries to land a leg kick but Stern saw it coming and moves away.
Stern doesn't manage to clinch there - Shaker circles away.
Shaker drops his hands momentarily and Stern takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shaker throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jab, jab by Stern - just one landing.
Shaker tries a head kick but it misses.
Shaker connects with a looping right hand.
Shaker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shaker thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Stern if he has to take too many more of those.
Stern walks into a straight right hand from Shaker.
Stern avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Stern on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shaker throws a body punch but Stern moves out of range.
Stern is looking to counter the offense by Shaker and move into the clinch.
Shaker ducks under a wild hook from Stern.
Shaker was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Stern moves in looking to clinch but Shaker pushes him off.
Stern darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stern uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shaker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaker lands with a good body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stern looks to land a left hand but Shaker moved out of range nicely.
Shaker looks to land a combination but Stern avoids it well.
Shaker moves forwards but Stern connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Arman Shaker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stern cracks Shaker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shaker blocks the body kick.
Stern pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shaker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stern keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shaker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stern.
Shaker feints and as Stern raises his hands in defense, Shaker changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Shaker stands up over Stern, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stern working a defensive guard here.
Stern wants to sweep here but Shaker controlling him for the moment.
Stern not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stern pulls Shaker in close to prevent any damage.
Stern looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shaker is one step ahead there.
Shaker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shaker postures up and lands a big shot to Stern's brow.
Stern is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Stern is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stern controls Shaker momentarily but Shaker frees himself.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Shaker lands a right hook to the body.
Shaker misses with a double jab.
Stern is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Shaker!
Stern lands the left hand.
Shaker is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Stern rather than just go for the knockout.
Shaker throws a leg kick that is checked
and Stern counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stern misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arman Shaker really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Stern moves out of range as Shaker throws a body kick.
Stern ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shaker scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stern in his tracks.
Shaker throws a front kick aimed at Stern's knee but Stern avoids it well.
Stern wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Shaker ducks under a wild hook from Stern.
Shaker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shaker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stern throws out a powerful jab.
Stern lands a nice hook to Shaker's body. Shaker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaker wants to land a leg kick but Stern is out of range.
Stern shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stern wants to free his trapped foot but Shaker is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stern is trying to control the action in half guard but Shaker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stern is pressing down on Shaker's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shaker is holding on for now.
Shaker is looking to control Stern's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shaker avoid being mounted?
Stern wants to take a breather but Shaker is having none of it.
Stern wants to work for an arm triangle but Shaker is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Stern prevents Shaker from improving his position.
Shaker is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stern's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stern's back!
Stern tries to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaker is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Stern. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Shaker not allowing Stern to control his hands.
Stern tries to break free.
Stern looking very determined here, making life difficult for Shaker.
Stern breaks Shaker's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Stern distracts Shaker with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Shaker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stern is fighting to break Shaker's control of his arms but Shaker is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Shaker wants to sweep here but Stern controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaker working a defensive guard here.
Shaker has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Stern pushing down on Shaker's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Shaker is trying to control but can't.
Stern wants to take a breather but Shaker is having none of it.
Stern is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Shaker won't allow Stern to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Stern is thwarting Shaker's attempts to control the position.
Stern is just content to waste time from the top position. Shaker takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Stern has gone for a leg lock! Shaker slips out almost immediately though and dives into Stern's guard.
Shaker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stern keeping moving, preventing Shaker from controlling successfully.
Stern trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Howard Stern will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Shaker misses with a jab to the body
and Shaker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stern is defended easily by Shaker.
Stern misses with a takedown attempt - Shaker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stern just misses with a punch to the body.
Shaker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shaker throws a nice looking combination but Stern bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Stern, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice cross by Shaker.
Shaker throws a sloppy head kick and Stern moves out of range easily.
Stern throwing a counter right hand but Shaker manages to avoid it.
Stern with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stern takes a jab right on the kisser.
A punch lands to the side of Shaker 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Shaker misses with a head kick.
Shaker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stern steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shaker.
Shaker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice takedown defense from Shaker. No joy for Stern on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Howard Stern. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stern on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shaker. Shaker obviously looking to wear him down.
Stern thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shaker shoots in for a takedown but Stern shows good takedown defense.
Shaker takes one to the chin there.
Stern doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shaker throws a body kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stern on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shaker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shaker lands with a slapping head kick.
Stern closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shaker circles away.
Shaker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stern tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stern punishes Shaker's body with a nice straight punch.
Stern tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shaker was well out of range. Poor timing from Stern.
Stern stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stern jabs Shaker right on the nose. Shaker blinks but takes it well.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stern checks a leg kick.
A jab from Shaker misses.
Shaker gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Stern counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shaker looks to score with a jab to the body but Stern is just out of range.
Shaker on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Shaker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stern cracks Shaker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Stern enables Shaker to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Stern manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Stern manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stern.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Stern lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shaker backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Stern has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shaker avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Shaker is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stern pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Shaker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shaker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stern scores with a shot to the body.
Stern moves out of range of the body kick.
Stern jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Stern lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shaker at a distance.
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 Howard Stern.
I think Stern 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 48:47
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 48:47
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Howard Stern!
Howard Stern retains his middleweight title!
Howard Stern really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 160$) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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