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Event:
Gc160
Date: Jul 29, 2017 |
#R1# Shaw wants to clinch.#CL# Shaw closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Saarenpaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shaw tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Saarenpaa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shaws head. Shaw tries a body shot but Saarenpaa blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Shaw fails to land. Saarenpaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Shaw uses good head movement to avoid it. Shaw throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Saarenpaas head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Saarenpaa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Saarenpaa misses with a punch on the inside.
Saarenpaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shaw lands with a left to the head. Saarenpaa is trying to stall.
Saarenpaa misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1# Saarenpaa misses with a body punch.
Saarenpaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Saarenpaa working aggressively here.
Shaw misses with a punch to the body.
Shaw has a couple of punches blocked by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa scores with a shoulder strike. Shaw misses with a punch to the body.
Shaw managing to block the knees to the body from Saarenpaa.
Shaw digs a right hand underneath Saarenpaa's ribcage. Saarenpaa let out a lung full of air as it connected. Saarenpaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saarenpaa misses with a short punch on the inside. Saarenpaa lands with a short shot to the head. Saarenpaa misses with a hook from the clinch. Shaw tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Shaw tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saarenpaa's elbow. Saarenpaa looking to stall.
Shaw tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Shaw goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shaw pushes Saarenpaa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Shaw doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2# A left hand lands to the body for Shaw.
Shaw fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shaw lands with a left to the head. Saarenpaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saarenpaa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shaw backwards. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Shaw misses with the head strike.
Saarenpaa misses with the head strike.
Saarenpaa misses with some punches.
Saarenpaa working aggressively here.
Shaw swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saarenpaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shaw tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Shaw is stalling here.
Saarenpaa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Shaw fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saarenpaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saarenpaa tries a body shot but Shaw blocks it.
Shaw can't find room to land a body shot as Saarenpaa controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Saarenpaa. Saarenpaa misses with a punch to the body.
#T3# Shaw throws a punch but it's blocked by Saarenpaa. Shaw throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Saarenpaas head. Shaw throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Saarenpaas head. Saarenpaa wants to stall.
Saarenpaa is trying to maintain a safe position but Shaw gets an underhook and turns Saarenpaa into the cage. Shaw blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shaw misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shaw stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Shaw lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Shaw.
Saarenpaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shaw landing knees to the body.
Shaw lands with a right to the head. Saarenpaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saarenpaa is working Shaw over against the cage. Saarenpaa misses with a punch on the inside.
Shaw misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shaw lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Saarenpaa can't find room to land a body shot as Shaw controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Shaw.
#T4# Saarenpaa misses with a short punch on the inside. Shaw tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saarenpaa's elbow. Saarenpaa is working Shaw over against the cage. Saarenpaa has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Shaw seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Saarenpaa can turn it around. Shaw is struggling to control the position. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Saarenpaa. A short right from Saarenpaa on the inside. Shaw lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Saarenpaa or not. Saarenpaa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shaw backwards. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Shaw lands an elbow that stopped Saarenpaa in his tracks for a moment. Saarenpaa lands with a right to the head. Shaw with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Shaw misses with some punches.
Shaw blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Saarenpaa on the inside. Shaw fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shaw lands a body shot in the clinch.
Saarenpaa can't find room to land a body shot as Shaw controls the action.
Saarenpaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Shaw lands a hook that snaps the head of Saarenpaa backwards. 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 Kim Shaw 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. #R2# Saarenpaa tests Shaw's chin there with a solid looking shot. Saarenpaa throws an overhand right that lands on Shaw's shoulder, as Shaw tries to avoid the shot. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Saarenpaa 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 Shaw has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shaw and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Saarenpaa throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Shaw counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL# Shaw instigates a clinch. Shaw makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Shaw tries a body shot but Saarenpaa blocks it.
Shaw cracks Saarenpaa with a nice body shot. Nice body punch from Shaw. A short right from Shaw on the inside. Shaw lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Saarenpaa or not. Saarenpaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shaw's elbow. A short left from Shaw. Shaw lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Saarenpaa. Shaw swings wildly with an uppercut but Saarenpaa uses good head movement to avoid it. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Saarenpaa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shaw lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1# Shaw can't find room to land a body shot as Saarenpaa controls the action.
Shaw misses with a hook from the clinch. Shaw lands with a right to the head. Shaw lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A nice left hand lands by Shaw.
Shaw doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shaw creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Shaw trying to land knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Saarenpaa.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Shaw takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Saarenpaa scores with a shot to the side of Shaw's head. #ROC2# Shaw is rocked! Saarenpaa works on Shaw's body with a couple of short punches. Oh Shaw is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Kim Shaw has scored more points in the clinch so far. Saarenpaa lands a nice shot to the body. Saarenpaa dips a shoulder and cracks Shaw with a mighty uppercut! Shaw falls back against the cage and Saarenpaa unloads with a barrage of strikes! Shaw is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Saarenpaa screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mika Saarenpaa! Mika Saarenpaa seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Gc156
Date: Jul 01, 2017 |
#R1# Peace lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Shaw with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Peace to score with a decent uppercut. 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. Shaw looks to score with a jab to the body but Peace is just out of range. Peace cracks Shaw with an open hand slap. Peace moves away from the strike by Shaw. Peace thinks about countering with a body kick. Shaw needs to keep his hands up - Peace had a free shot at his head there. Peace moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL2# Shaw clinches up with Peace and pushes him back against the cage. Shaw scores with a hook to the body. Shaw pushes Peace back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Shaw can't find room to land a body shot as Peace controls the action.
Shaw lands a shot to the body. Peace really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Shaw misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Peace has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Shaw can't find room to land a body shot as Peace controls the action.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Peace pushes Shaw back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Peace jumps guard but Shaw stands there with Peace around his waist. Peace gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shaw. #T1# Peace content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Shaw lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Peace backwards. Peace tries to work over Shaw's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Shaw goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shaw lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Peace backwards. Shaw misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shaw scores with an uppercut up the middle. Shaw is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Peace is defending well for now. Peace is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. A short right from Shaw. Peace misses with a hook from the clinch. Shaw working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Shaw tries to work over Peace's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Peace is struggling to control the position. Peace is trying to stall.
Shaw misses with a body punch.
#T2# Peace blocks a body shot from Shaw. Shaw tries a body shot but Peace blocks it.
Shaw tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Shaw lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Shaw swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Peace blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Peace lands a nice uppercut.#BC# Peace escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shaw tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Peace manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Shaw tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Peace misses with a wild combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shaw. Peace does a little dance to reset his feet. Peace swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Shaw catches Peace with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Peace takes a jab right on the kisser.
Shaw looks to throw the jab but Peace is out of range. #T3##CL2# Shaw rushes Peace and presses him up against the cage. Shaw misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Shaw.
Shaw doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shaw working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Shaw doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Peace tries to pull guard but Shaw won't allow it.
Shaw scores with a shoulder strike. Peace fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Warren Peace. That's going to take a lot out of him. Peace misses with some punches.
Shaw misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shaw misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shaw letting Peace take a breather here. Peace lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shaw backwards. Peace wants to get back to striking at distance but Shaw won't allow it.
Shaw tries to work over Peace's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Peace holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T4# Peace's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Peace misses with the head strike.
Shaw tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Peace avoids it. Shaw lands with a light punch inside. Shaw throws a head punch that misses. Shaw lands a hook that snaps the head of Peace backwards. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Peace working aggressively here.
Peace tries a body shot but Shaw blocks it.
Shaw dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Shaw lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Peace tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shaw smiles and moves away.
Peace looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Shaw dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Peace fails to land the takedown. Shaw keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Peace. Shaw is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Peace throws a body shot but no joy. Shaw just misses with a punch to the body.
Peace works over Shaw's head and body with a nice combination. Shaw tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Peace paws at him with a jab and circles away. Shaw tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Peace manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Shaw pushes Peace up against the cage in a clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Peace blocks a body shot from Shaw. Shaw digs a right hand underneath Peace's ribcage. Peace let out a lung full of air as it connected. Shaw lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Peace or not. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shaw as Peace tries to tie him up. Peace tries to pull guard but Shaw forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T1# Peace stalling.
Peace tries to stall but Shaw uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Peace blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Shaw misses with the head strike.
Shaw lands a body shot in the clinch.
Peace misses with a short punch on the inside. Shaw blocks a body shot from Peace. Shaw using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Peace has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shaw tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Shaw lands a left hand that snaps the head of Peace backwards. Shaw digs a right hand into Peace's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Peace's gas tank. Shaw has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Shaw throws a punch but it's blocked by Peace. Shaw scores with a shot to the side of Peace's head. Peace is trying to break the clinch but Shaw has him pressed against the cage. A short body shot lands from Shaw as the two fighters clinch.
Peace misses with a hook from the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Shaw. Peace lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shaw.#T2# Shaw lands a nice knee to the body. A short left from Peace. Shaw pushes Peace back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Shaw tries to throw a body punch but Peace avoids it by throwing Shaw back against the cage. Peace blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shaw swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shaw lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Peace backwards. A nice right hand lands inside from Shaw. Peace throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Peace's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Peace is looking to control Shaw's arms but Shaw gets an underhook and turns him. Now Peace has his back to the cage. Peace is trying to pull guard but Shaw has him pressed against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Warren Peace. That's going to take a lot out of him. Shaw presses Peace against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Peace blocks a body shot from Shaw. Peace struggles to land a body shot inside as Shaw controls his hands.
Peace stalling in the clinch but Shaw improves position. A right hand to the body from Shaw.
Shaw blocks a body shot from Peace. #T3# Peace is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shaw to keep the fight standing. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Peace. Shaw lands with a short head shot on the inside. Shaw lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Peace backwards. Shaw lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Peace backwards. Shaw tries to throw a body punch but Peace avoids it by throwing Shaw back against the cage. Peace tries to work over Shaw's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Shaw tries to work over Peace's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A head punch blocked on the inside by Peace. A head punch on the inside from Peace fails to land. Shaw is looking to control Peace's arms but Peace gets an underhook and turns him. Now Shaw has his back to the cage. Shaw tries a body shot but Peace blocks it.
Shaw tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Peace lands with a right to the head. A right hand to the body from Peace.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Shaw lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Peace or not. Shaw lands a body shot. Shaw lands a nice knee to the body. #T4# Shaw misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shaw is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Shaw can't find room to land a body shot as Peace controls the action.
Peace swings wildly with an uppercut but Shaw uses good head movement to avoid it. Kim Shaw seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Shaw lands a body punch. Shaw trying to land knees to the body.
Peace wants to stall.
Shaw cracks Peace with a nice body shot. A quick uppercut on the inside from Shaw. Shaw lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Peace looking to slow down the pace here. A nice right hand lands inside from Peace. Peace blocks a body shot from Shaw. Shaw misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Shaw showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Shaw looks to throw a body kick enabling Peace to counter with a crisp jab. Shaw throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Peace counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Shaw lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL2# Shaw drives through and clinches with Peace against the cage.
Peace avoiding damage as Shaw throws knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shaw as Peace tries to tie him up. Peace is looking to control Shaw's arms but Shaw gets an underhook and turns him. Now Peace has his back to the cage. Shaw swings wildly with an uppercut but Peace uses good head movement to avoid it. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Peace takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Shaw is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Peace is defending well for now. Shaw lands a right hand that snaps the head of Peace backwards. Shaw swings wildly with an uppercut but Peace uses good head movement to avoid it. A shot in the inside from Shaw. #T1# Shaw goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Peace misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shaw creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Good body shot from Shaw.
Shaw lands with a light punch inside. Peace takes a knee right on the jaw!
Peace looking to slow down the pace here. Shaw working Peace over with knees to the body. Shaw content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Peace is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Peace can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight. Shaw misses with a punch to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. A head punch on the inside from Shaw fails to land. Shaw lands a hook to the side of the head. Kim Shaw is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2# Peace is looking to break free of the clinch but Shaw has double underhooks. Shaw swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Peace leaning his opponent against the cage. Peace wants to stall.
Peace fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Shaw will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Peace up against the cage. Shaw works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Peace is looking to control Shaw's arms but Shaw gets an underhook and turns him. Now Peace has his back to the cage. Peace jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shaw walks away with a smile on his face. Peace gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Shaw fails to land with a series of punches.
Peace was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Shaw ducks under a wild hook from Peace. Shaw doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T3##CL2# Shaw fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Peace, pushing him back against the cage. Shaw misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Peace.
Shaw blocks a body shot from Peace. Shaw misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shaw lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shaw. Shaw misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD# Peace jumps guard and drags Shaw to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Shaw showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Shaw wants to pass the guard but Peace is keeping the position. Shaw controlling from the top position. #T4##SUB# Peace is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Shaw sitting in guard, not really doing much. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Peace has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shaw can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Warren Peace has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB# Peace has an active guard here but Shaw has managed to pass into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Shaw looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that's the end of the fight! Kim Shaw comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kim Shaw! A relieved looking Kim Shaw thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. Warren Peace was interviewed post fight and said 'I was not prepared for this fight. I will be prepared next time.'.
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Event:
gc153.5
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1##CL# Shaw rushes Zharkov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Zharkov tries for a takedown but Shaw manages to get underhooks.
Shaw lands a body punch in the clinch. Zharkov lands a left hand.
Zharkov slows down the pace here.
Shaw is leaning against Zharkov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Shaw blocks a body shot from Zharkov. Zharkov can't find room to land a body shot as Shaw controls the action.
#BC2# Zharkov breaks the clinch.
Zharkov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shaw's head.#CL# Shaw closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Zharkov has Shaw pushed against the cage. Zharkov looking to slow down the pace here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zharkov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shaw tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Zharkov is trying to push Shaw away but Shaw has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Shaw lands a left hand.
Zharkov looking for a takedown. A short body shot lands from Shaw as the two fighters clinch.
#T1# Shaw tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zharkov's elbow. Shaw lands with a light punch inside. Zharkov tries to work over Shaw's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Shaw can't find room to land a body shot as Zharkov controls the action.
Shaw prevents a body shot from Zharkov. Zharkov lands with a right to the head. A shot in the inside from Shaw. A left hand lands to the body for Shaw.
Shaw stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Zharkov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zharkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zharkov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shaw misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zharkov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Shaw lands with a left to the head. Zharkov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shaw's elbow. Shaw dodges an elbow strike from Zharkov.
Shaw digs a right hand underneath Zharkov's ribcage. Zharkov let out a lung full of air as it connected. A shot in the inside from Shaw. Shaw lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2# Zharkov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shaw's elbow. Zharkov swings wildly with an uppercut but Shaw uses good head movement to avoid it. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Zharkov throws an elbow but it misses.
Shaw misses with some punches.
Shaw struggles to land a body shot inside as Zharkov controls his hands.
Shaw has Zharkov pressed against the cage.
A short left from Shaw. Shaw lands with a light punch inside. Shaw lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Zharkov can't find room to land a body shot as Shaw controls the action.
Shaw scores with a shoulder strike. Shaw tries to throw a body punch but Zharkov avoids it by throwing Shaw back against the cage. Zharkov is looking to take this one to the mat. Kim Shaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrei Zharkov. Shaw tries to throw a body punch but Zharkov avoids it by throwing Shaw back against the cage. Zharkov struggles to land a body shot inside as Shaw controls his hands.
Shaw stops a takedown attempt from Zharkov.
Zharkov lands a shot to the body. Zharkov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Zharkov looking for a takedown. #T3# The referee calls for Shaw to work.
Zharkov lands with a light punch inside. Shaw stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Zharkov wants to stall.
Shaw lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zharkov struggles to land a body shot inside as Shaw controls his hands.
Shaw lands a nice uppercut. Zharkov lands a nice shot to the body. Zharkov can't get the takedown.
Zharkov scores with a hook to the body. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Shaw lands a nice shot to the body. Zharkov looks winded! Shaw lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zharkov backwards. Zharkov misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shaw. Zharkov is trying to break the clinch but Shaw has him pressed against the cage. A body shot lands from Shaw.
Zharkov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Shaw seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Zharkov can turn it around. Zharkov misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4# Shaw lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zharkov. Shaw lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head 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! Shaw misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zharkov prevents a body shot from Shaw. Zharkov working hard to break the clinch. Zharkov is looking to break free of the clinch but Shaw has double underhooks. Shaw doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shaw throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zharkovs head. Shaw prevents a body shot from Zharkov. A left hand lands to the body for Shaw.
Zharkov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shaw pulls his leg out and moves away.
Shaw keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zharkov. Shaw scores with a nice strike. Shaw displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #ROC# Zharkov is rocked! Zharkov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Shaw counters with a huge left! Zharkov is in big trouble! He's backing up but Shaw isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Zharkov from any more damage. A dominating finish by Shaw!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kim Shaw! Kim Shaw decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
gc150
Date: May 20, 2017 |
#R1# Kamphmann throws a hook but Shaw blocks it. Kamphmann waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shaw. Kamphmann misses with an uppercut. Kamphmann swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Kamphmann takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Shaw has been working on his boxing with his coaches at *****POLAR***** in the buildup to the fight. Kamphmann swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL# and Shaw counters by moving into the clinch. #TD2# Kamphmann has picked Shaw up - he's going for a ride! Kamphmann dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES# Shaw kicks off Kamphmann and gets to his feet. 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 telegraphed right hand from Kamphmann misses the target. Kamphmann swings and misses with a shot to the body letting Shaw counter with a right hand. #CL# Shaw rushes Kamphmann and presses him up against the cage. Shaw throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Shaw stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Kamphmann is working for takedown but Shaw is calmly controlling the position for now. Shaw tries a body shot but Kamphmann blocks it.
Shaw unloads a knee to the mid-section. Shaw digs a right hand into Kamphmann's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kamphmann's gas tank. Kamphmann tries to score a body lock takedown but Shaw shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Shaw crunches a lovely knee into Kamphmann's ribcage. Kamphmann looks winded! Shaw cracks Kamphmann with a nice body shot. Shaw taking a breather.#T1# Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Shaw obliges. Kamphmann blocks a body shot from Shaw. Shaw works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kamphmann drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shaw pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kim Shaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diedrich Kamphmann. Kamphmann throws a series of punches but Shaw moves out of range. A solid leg kick lands there for Shaw.
#CL# Shaw gets in close and instigates a clinch. Shaw throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Nice body punch from Shaw. Shaw lands a shoulder strike. Shaw stops a takedown attempt from Kamphmann.
Shaw lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shaw lands a shot to the body. Shaw content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Shaw lands a nice shot to the body. Shaw scores with a hook to the body. This has been an exciting period of action! Shaw goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shaw goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2# Shaw is pressed up against the cage. Kamphmann has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shaw down to the mat. Shaw avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Kamphmann throws a poor cross that misses
and Shaw counters with a nice body shot. #CL# Shaw gets a clinch. A short uppercut from Shaw. Shaw is leaning against Kamphmann and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Shaw misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shaw makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Kamphmann takes a shot to the head. Kamphmann prevents a body shot from Shaw. Shaw using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Shaw stalling against the cage.
Shaw is working Kamphmann over against the cage. Kamphmann's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Kamphmann goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shaw prevents it.
Shaw lands a knee to the head.
Kamphmann has Shaw pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shaw manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Shaw connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kamphmann's face.
Shaw works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T3# Shaw lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kamphmann backwards. Shaw effectively controlling the action here. Shaw scores with a shot to the side of Kamphmann's head. Kamphmann has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shaw after a bit of a struggle. Shaw lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A short right from Shaw. Kamphmann changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shaw fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Shaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shaw wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Kamphmann throws an overhand right that lands on Shaw's shoulder, as Shaw tries to avoid the shot. #CL# Kamphmann gets tackled into the cage by Shaw. Shaw maintains the clinch. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shaw creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Kamphmann is looking to take this one to the mat. A short right hand to the side of the head by Shaw. Kamphmann is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. Shaw pushes Kamphmann back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kamphmann can't get the takedown.
A body shot lands from Shaw.
Shaw scores with a shot to the side of Kamphmann's head. Shaw is leaning against Kamphmann and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T4# Kamphmann blocks an elbow strike. Shaw misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shaw scores with an uppercut up the middle. Still in the clinch, Shaw scores with a nice short uppercut. Shaw misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Shaw.
Nice body punch from Shaw. Shaw scores with a hook to the body. A nice right hand lands inside from Shaw. A short right hand to the side of the head by Shaw.#ROC# Kamphmann is rocked! Shaw landing knees to the body.
Kamphmann is still on wobbly legs! Can Shaw finish him? Shaw is pushing Kamphmann up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Shaw lands an uppercut. Shaw scores with a hook to the body. Shaw lands a nice uppercut. A short right from Shaw. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Shaw is working Kamphmann over against the cage. Shaw is leaning against Kamphmann and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Shaw dips a shoulder and cracks Kamphmann with a mighty uppercut! Kamphmann falls back against the cage and Shaw unloads with a barrage of strikes! Kamphmann is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Shaw screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kim Shaw! Our winner, Kim Shaw, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
gc147
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1# Shaw takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Damione Deathclaw takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Damione Deathclaw looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Damione Deathclaw slips under a jab. Damione Deathclaw throws a looping overhand right but Shaw ducks down to avoid it. Shaw looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Shaw throws a wild body kick that Damione Deathclaw sees coming a mile off. Damione Deathclaw misses with a wild combination.
Good leg kick by Shaw there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice shot by Damione Deathclaw. Damione Deathclaw misses with a combination
and Shaw counters with a nice uppercut. We've been informed that Shaw has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Damione Deathclaw darts in trying to clinch and Shaw counters with a nice body shot. Damione Deathclaw is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1# Shaw staying out of range there. Damione Deathclaw on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Damione Deathclaw avoids a kick to the body.
Shaw avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Damione Deathclaw swings widly with a right hand
and Damione Deathclaw takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Damione Deathclaw jabs at Shaw's body. Damione Deathclaw misses with the combination.
Shaw appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Damione Deathclaw closes the distance but Shaw moves to the side and Shaw counters with a straight right hand. Shaw ducks under a wild hook from Damione Deathclaw. Damione Deathclaw lands a nice hook to Shaw's body. Shaw takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Shaw scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Damione Deathclaw doesn't seem bothered though. #T2# Damione Deathclaw misses with a wild body shot. Damione Deathclaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Damione Deathclaw just misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action! Damione Deathclaw misses the shot to the body. Shaw throws a nice outside leg kick. Damione Deathclaw throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Shaw to counter with a crisp jab. A slow jab from Damione Deathclaw misses its intended target. Shaw lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Damione Deathclaw misses with a double jab.
Damione Deathclaw misses with a right hand and Shaw counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Damione Deathclaw misses with a body shot.
Shaw pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Good shot there by Damione Deathclaw.#ROC# Shaw is rocked! Shaw walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Damione Deathclaw! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Calypso Damione Deathclaw! Our winner, Calypso Damione Deathclaw, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
gc142
Date: Mar 25, 2017 |
#R1# A combination from Shaw does no damage. Shaw throws a head kick that misses. Take takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Take uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shaw.
Shaw cracks Take with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL# Shaw clinches. Shaw takes a knee to the side of the body. Take misses with the head strike.
Take digs a right hand underneath Shaw's ribcage. Shaw let out a lung full of air as it connected. Take blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Take misses with a short punch on the inside. A head punch blocked on the inside by Shaw. Take misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Shaw. Take lands a hook that snaps the head of Shaw backwards. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Shaw swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Take lands with a short shot to the head. Take swings wildly with an uppercut but Shaw uses good head movement to avoid it. Shaw blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Take. #T1# Take cracks Shaw with a nice body shot. Take prevents Shaw from breaking the clinch. Take lands an elbow that stopped Shaw in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2# It looks like Mick Shaw has been cut. Take misses with a punch on the inside.
Shaw misses with some punches.
Take works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Take misses with a punch on the inside.
Shaw misses with a punch on the inside.
Shaw landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#BC# Shaw breaks the clinch.
Shaw catches Take with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Shaw looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Nice uppercut lands for Take. That snapped Shaw's head back.
Take lands with an uppercut that bounces Shaw off the cage and back into range.#ROC2# Shaw is rocked! Take flashes Shaw a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Shaw's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Shaw crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Take punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yamato Take!
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Event:
gc138.5
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1# Puzo misses with a low kick. Shaw pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Puzo misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Shaw to counter with a crisp jab. Mick Shaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Puzo cracks the inside of Shaw's front leg. Shaw misses with a left hand and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Shaw bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Puzo misses with a two punch combination.
Shaw showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Puzo.
Puzo misses with a wild body shot. Shaw throws a combination. Puzo tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Shaw shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Puzo eats them both and turns towards Shaw to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Puzo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shaw sees it coming and avoids it easily. Shaw throws a shot from downtown. Puzo moves away and avoids it. Puzo misses with a low kick.
#T1# Shaw lands a high kick!
Shaw ducks under a wild hook from Puzo.#CL2# Shaw has taken the fight to the clinch.
Puzo lands an uppercut.#BC2# Shaw manages to break the clinch.
Shaw lands with a shot to the body. Puzo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shaw's calf. Mario Puzo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Shaw defending well as Puzo loads up on a big left hand. Shaw swings for the body but Puzo moves out of range.
Puzo throws a series of punches but Shaw avoids them all with ease. Shaw looks to score with a jab to the body but Puzo is just out of range. Puzo swings for the body but Shaw moves out of range.
Shaw lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Shaw comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Shaw digs a good body shot into Puzo's ribs. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Shaw lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2# Puzo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Puzo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shaw manages to avoid it. Puzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shaw moves away. Shaw lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Shaw takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shaw swinging wildly here.
Shaw lands a nice looking body shot.
Some wild striking there from Puzo.
Shaw is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. A leg kick checked by Shaw. Puzo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shaw sees it coming and avoids it easily. As Puzo backs off Shaw throws a huge counter combo but Puzo manages to avoid it all. Shaw uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Puzo. Puzo fails to land with a series of punches.
#T3# Shaw throws a leg kick but Puzo sees it coming and moves out of range. Puzo throws a big counter combination but Shaw scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Shaw lands with an overhand left. Puzo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Puzo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Puzo looks to score with a jab to the body but Shaw is just out of range. Puzo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Puzo moves out of range as Shaw strikes. Good work by Shaw as he checks the leg kick. A left lands for Shaw. Puzo just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Shaw throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Puzo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shaw. Shaw misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Puzo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shaw. Shaw fails to land with a series of punches.
Shaw misses with the combination.
#T4# Puzo throws the left hand but Shaw avoids the punch easily. Puzo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shaw.
Shaw misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This has been an exciting period of action! Shaw pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Puzo back to the cage. Shaw follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. A punch combination from Shaw misses. Puzo throws a chopping leg kick but Shaw manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Puzo avoids the body shot from Shaw.
Shaw throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Puzo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Puzo swinging wildly here.
A cross from Shaw lands. Shaw shoots in for a takedown but Puzo shows good takedown defense. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Shaw dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Puzo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shaw. A quick step to the side and Puzo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Shaw lands a jab to the nose. Puzo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shaw was well out of range. Poor timing from Puzo. Shaw doesn't succeed with the takedown and Puzo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Shaw throws a wild body kick that Puzo sees coming a mile off. A swing and a miss from Puzo. Puzo throws a leg kick but Shaw sees it coming and checks it nicely. Puzo blocks a head kick by Shaw.
Puzo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Shaw bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Shaw is looking for the big counter here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Shaw lands a nice hook to Puzo's body. Puzo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Puzo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Puzo misses with a wild body shot. Shaw tries to bum rush Puzo with a series of wild strikes but Puzo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1# Puzo misses with a body shot
and Shaw counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Shaw throws a hook but Puzo blocks it. Mick Shaw seems to be getting the better of the standup. Puzo punishes Shaw's body with a nice straight punch. Shaw getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Shaw has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Shaw throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shaw goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Jab from Shaw. Puzo scores with a body shot.
Puzo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shaw.
Puzo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Puzo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Shaw's corner calls for a 1-2. Shaw obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Shaw throws a quick inside leg kick. Puzo throws a leg kick but Shaw sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T2# Shaw dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Puzo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Shaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shaw plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Shaw thumps Puzo with a low kick. Puzo is looking to wear down Shaw with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Puzo connects with the punch. Nice defenses there by Puzo. Mick Shaw is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Shaw misses with a series of wild punches.
Shaw cracks a nice hook into Puzo's ribs. Shaw displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Puzo throws out the jab. Shaw wants to counter the offense by Puzo and move into the clinch position. Puzo misses with a low kick.#T3# Shaw misses with an uppercut. Puzo saw that one coming. Shaw throws a right hand that Puzo ducks under and follows up with a left that Puzo also avoids with ease. Puzo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Puzo throws a shot to the body.
Puzo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shaw thuds his right hand into Puzo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Shaw lands a head kick!
Shaw takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shaw throws a head kick that misses. Shaw throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Puzo sees it coming and avoids it easily. Shaw throws a lazy uppercut
and Puzo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Puzo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shaw throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Puzo. Shaw misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Puzo.
#T4# Shaw throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Shaw ducks under a wild hook from Puzo. Shaw throws a series of punches but Puzo moves out of range. It looked like Puzo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Shaw is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Puzo. A counter left hand to the body from Puzo misses its target. Shaw moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Shaw connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Shaw misses the shot to the body. Shaw takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL2# Shaw pushes Puzo up against the cage in a clinch. Shaw trying to stall but Puzo improves his position.
Shaw struggles to land a body shot inside as Puzo controls his hands.
Puzo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Shaw misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Shaw showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Shaw keeps Puzo at a distance using the push kick. A slow jab from Puzo misses its intended target. Shaw throws a low kick but Puzo avoids it. Puzo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Puzo swings for the body but Shaw moves out of range.
Puzo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A left and a right from Shaw both land. Nice combination. Puzo blocks a head kick by Shaw.
Puzo connects with a jab. Shaw tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Shaw lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Puzo at a distance.
Shaw lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Shaw throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Shaw tries to land a leg kick but Puzo saw it coming and moves away.
Puzo slips a straight right by Shaw.#T1# Shaw ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Puzo scores with a nice right hand.
Puzo misses with a hook
and Shaw counters with a nice uppercut. Shaw misses with a jab to the body
and Puzo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC# Shaw is rocked! Puzo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shaw is still on wobbly legs! Can Puzo finish him? OH! Shaw has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Puzo smells blood and charges in for the finish! Puzo unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Shaw sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mario Puzo! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Mario Puzo made sure he mentioned Spartan Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
gc136
Date: Feb 11, 2017 |
#R1# Shaw misses with the combination.
Pillowhands drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shaw defends it well. Pillowhands drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Shaw throws a nice head kick!
Pillowhands avoids the head kick by Shaw.
Pillowhands feints the counter takedown. Shaw jabbing away but nothing is landing. Shaw throws a big shot that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Shaw throws a hook but Pillowhands avoids it easily. Shaw misses with a hook. Pillowhands ducked under it nicely. Pillowhands feints the counter takedown. Shaw misses with a looping left. Pillowhands with the counter takedown but Shaw avoids it easily.#T1# The crowd cheers as Shaw lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pillowhands doesn't seem phased though. Shaw tries to land a front kick but Pillowhands steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Pillowhands feints the counter takedown. A jab from Shaw misses. Pillowhands with the counter takedown but Shaw avoids it easily. Pillowhands takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Shaw throws a wild body kick that Pillowhands sees coming a mile off. A head kick from Shaw lands but Pillowhands takes it in his stride. 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 Pillowhands has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pillowhands and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Pillowhands tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Shaw throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2# and Pillowhands counters with a single leg into guard. Shaw didn't expect that. Shaw has Pillowhands pulled in close to control his posture. Shaw wants to sweep here but Pillowhands controlling him for the moment. #T2# Shaw is looking to stand up but Pillowhands isn't so interested in that idea. Shaw looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Pillowhands puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Shaw regains full guard. Nicely done. This has been an exciting period of action! Pillowhands stops Shaw from standing up. Shaw is trying to keep Pillowhands in close.
Shaw 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. Pillowhands stops Shaw from standing up. Shaw will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3# Shaw wants to sweep but no luck. Shaw has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Shaw lands with a nice body punch. Pillowhands takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Shaw goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Pillowhands tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Shaw lands a nice shot that snaps Pillowhands's head back.
Pillowhands ducks right into an uppercut from Shaw. #T4# Shaw misses with a series of wild punches.
Pillowhands drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shaw defends it well. A looping hook to the body misses from Shaw. Pillowhands does a little dance to reset his feet. Pillowhands with the counter takedown but Shaw avoids it easily. Mick Shaw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Shaw looks to throw the jab but Pillowhands is out of range. #TD# Shaw shoots in and bounces Pillowhands off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Shaw with a flurry of punches that miss. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Pillowhands working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shaw. Shaw wants to control from the top but Pillowhands keeps moving. Pillowhands has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Shaw dominated that round. That's time! Shaw's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Shaw throws a right and a left that Pillowhands avoids nicely. Shaw is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pillowhands can do to turn this around? Pillowhands blocks a head kick by Shaw.
Pillowhands is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Shaw fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pillowhands has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Shaw with a hook. Shaw looks to land a right hand but Pillowhands moved out of range. Pillowhands is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Shaw is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Shaw swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pillowhands changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Shaw misses with a hook. Pillowhands ducked under it nicely. Pillowhands tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Shaw wants to land a leg kick but Pillowhands is out of range. Pillowhands drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shaw defends it well. Shaw looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Pillowhands drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shaw defends it well. Mick Shaw is winning the standup battle so far. Pillowhands moves out of range as Shaw strikes. Pillowhands with the counter takedown but Shaw avoids it easily.#T1# Shaw waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pillowhands. Pillowhands drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shaw defends it well. Shaw lands with a slapping head kick. Shaw thumps Pillowhands with a low kick. Shaw bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pillowhands's head backwards. Pillowhands uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shaw. Shaw cracks a nice hook into Pillowhands's ribs. Shaw will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pillowhands drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shaw defends it well. Shaw misses with a double jab.
Pillowhands is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Shaw lands with a right hand. Mick Shaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2# Shaw looks to land a left hand but Pillowhands moved out of range nicely. Mick Shaw is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Shaw throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL# Shaw gets a clinch. Shaw struggles to land a body shot inside as Pillowhands controls his hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Pillowhands changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shaw fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A head kick misses from Shaw. Shaw waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pillowhands. Pillowhands with the counter takedown but Shaw avoids it easily. Shaw throws a right hand that Pillowhands ducks under and follows up with a left that Pillowhands also avoids with ease. Shaw lands with a kick to the temple. Pillowhands shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Shaw takes a swing at Pillowhands's ribcage but misses. Pillowhands tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T3##CL# Shaw drives through and clinches with Pillowhands against the cage.
Shaw will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pillowhands up against the cage. Pillowhands blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD2# Pillowhands lands a takedown into guard.
Pillowhands is standing up over Shaw. Shaw looks to escape but Pillowhands dives into side control.
#REVR# Shaw gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Shaw wants to get back to full guard.#T4# Shaw is positioning himself well to prevent Pillowhands advancing to mount. Shaw wants to get back to full guard. Shaw slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Shaw can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pillowhands controls the pace. Pillowhands pushes down on Shaw's leg and manages to get into half guard. Shaw is trying to stand up here but Pillowhands is controlling him well. Shaw is looking for a sweep. Pillowhands is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Shaw dominated that second round. That's time! Shaw's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# Some bone on bone action there as Pillowhands checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. And Pillowhands tries to counter it with a takedown but Shaw pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL# Pillowhands tries to keep at a distance but Shaw has taken the fight into the clinch. Shaw misses with the head strike.
Shaw throws a punch but it's blocked by Pillowhands. Pillowhands is trying to drag Shaw to the mat but Shaw just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Our sources have told us that Shaw has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#BC# Shaw's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice shot by Shaw. Pillowhands ducks under a wild hook from Shaw. Pillowhands is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1# Shaw tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Pillowhands is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Shaw takes a swing at Pillowhands's ribcage but misses. Shaw thuds his right hand into Pillowhands's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL# Shaw rushes Pillowhands and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Shaw is trying to stall.
Shaw taking a breather. Shaw tries a body shot but Pillowhands blocks it.
Pillowhands has Shaw pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shaw manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Shaw slows down the pace here.
Pillowhands changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shaw fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Douche Pillowhands has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Mick Shaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Douche Pillowhands.#T2# Shaw misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shaw connects with a solid leg kick. Shaw misses the jab. Shaw thows a left - swing and a miss! Pillowhands blocks a head kick by Shaw.
And Pillowhands tries to counter it with a takedown but Shaw pushes his down on his head and steps out. Nice cross by Shaw. Pillowhands avoids the body shot from Shaw.
Shaw misses the shot to the body. #T3# A combination from Shaw does no damage. Shaw waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pillowhands. Shaw looks to score with a jab to the body but Pillowhands is just out of range. Shaw tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Pillowhands changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL# Shaw moves into the clinch. Pillowhands is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shaw is defending well. Shaw has a couple of punches blocked by Pillowhands.
Mick Shaw is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Shaw is struggling to control the position. Pillowhands lands a knee to the body.
#T4##BC# Shaw escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shaw throws a series of punches but Pillowhands avoids them all with ease. Pillowhands drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shaw defends it well. Shaw throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pillowhands with the counter takedown but Shaw avoids it easily. Shaw misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shaw throws a leg kick which misses Pillowhands's front leg but catches the back leg as Pillowhands tries to avoid it. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Pillowhands takes a shot right to the bread basket. Shaw throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pillowhands is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Shaw cracks Pillowhands with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that's the end of the fight! Mick Shaw showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shaw, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:26 Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:26 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mick Shaw! Our winner, Mick Shaw, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. The defeated Douche Pillowhands had this to say: 'I'm not sure where to go from here? Do I keep fighting?'.
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Event:
gc130.1
Date: Dec 28, 2016 |
#R1# Shaw throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CUT2# It looks like Calypso Damione Deathclaw has been cut. A telegraphed right hand from Damione Deathclaw misses the target. Damione Deathclaw looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Damione Deathclaw scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Shaw slips a jab from Damione Deathclaw. Damione Deathclaw scores with a nice head shot. 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. Shaw slips under a jab. Shaw lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Damione Deathclaw walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Damione Deathclaw tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Shaw feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Damione Deathclaws jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Damione Deathclaw avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Damione Deathclaw was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Damione Deathclaw looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shaw is fending him off so far but Damione Deathclaw persists. Nope, Shaw circles away and we're back to standing.#TD# Damione Deathclaw shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Shaw napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T1# Shaw is looking for a sweep. Damione Deathclaw trying to control the position but Shaw is working away. #SUB# Damione Deathclaw is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shaw has escaped the position, nice work there. Damione Deathclaw trying to control the position but Shaw is working away. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Damione Deathclaw is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shaw knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Shaw manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Damione Deathclaw trying to control the action but Shaw is working from the bottom. Shaw is looking to control Damione Deathclaw's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shaw avoid being mounted?#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Damione Deathclaw works his way into full mount! Damione Deathclaw avoids the attempt from Shaw to control. Damione Deathclaw trying to control but Shaw is having none of it. Shaw can't escape the position.
Damione Deathclaw can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shaw is looking to escape. #SUB# Shaw defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Damione Deathclaw. #T3# Damione Deathclaw trying to control but he's not successful this time. Shaw is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB# Damione Deathclaw is working for a guillotine from mount but Shaw frees his head quite easily.
Shaw is wriggling around trying to escape.
Shaw wants to control but Damione Deathclaw is having none of it. Damione Deathclaw trying to control but he's not successful this time. Damione Deathclaw is looking to take Shaw's back but instead Shaw gets back to half guard. Nice work. #SUB# Damione Deathclaw is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shaw defends it well. #T4# Damione Deathclaw prevents Shaw from improving his position.#SUB# Damione Deathclaw is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shaw has managed to free his arm - good work. Damione Deathclaw passes to side control. Shaw is looking for a sweep. You can see the frustration on Shaw's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB# Damione Deathclaw tries for a kimura but Shaw is defending well. You can see the frustration on Shaw's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. 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 Calypso Damione Deathclaw will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Calypso Damione Deathclaw'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. #R2# Damione Deathclaw misses with a takedown attempt - Shaw sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Damione Deathclaw lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Damione Deathclaw dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Calypso Damione Deathclaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Damione Deathclaw jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Damione Deathclaw thuds a left hand into Shaw's body. Mick Shaw is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Damione Deathclaw avoids the head kick by Shaw.
Damione Deathclaw is looking to counter punch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Damione Deathclaw throws a lazy uppercut
and Shaw counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD# Damione Deathclaw throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Shaw tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Damione Deathclaw is in Shaw's guard.#ES2# The fighters are working up against the cage. Shaw manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Damione Deathclaw swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1# Nice body punch from Shaw - that landed with a thud.
Damione Deathclaw tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Shaw blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Damione Deathclaw has a couple of punches blocked by Shaw.
Damione Deathclaw throws a head punch that misses. Damione Deathclaw misses with a hook from the clinch. Shaw stalling in the clinch but Damione Deathclaw improves position. Damione Deathclaw swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Damione Deathclaw struggles to land a body shot inside as Shaw controls his hands.
Shaw just leaning against Damione Deathclaw, taking a breather. Shaw blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Shaw fails to land. Damione Deathclaw just leaning against Shaw, taking a breather. Damione Deathclaw jumps guard but Shaw turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Damione Deathclaw takes a shot to the head. Damione Deathclaw tries to pull guard but Shaw forces him back to his feet, against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Calypso Damione Deathclaw. That's going to take a lot out of him. Shaw tries to throw a body punch but Damione Deathclaw avoids it by throwing Shaw back against the cage. #T2# Damione Deathclaw is trying to pull guard but Shaw turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Shaw blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Damione Deathclaw.
Damione Deathclaw jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shaw walks away with a smile on his face. Damione Deathclaw gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Damione Deathclaw misses with a looping right. Damione Deathclaw throws a jab but it's blocked by Shaw. Despite the aggression on Shaw's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Shaw doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. A jab from Damione Deathclaw does it's job there.#ROC# Shaw is rocked! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Shaw tries to get into range but Damione Deathclaw steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Shaw! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Damione Deathclaw scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Calypso Damione Deathclaw! Calypso Damione Deathclaw decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Powers 59
Date: Nov 06, 2016 |
#R1##CL2# Donkashane moves into the clinch. Shaw on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shaw working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Donkashane has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Shaw lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Shaw taking a breather. Shaw throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Donkashanes head. Donkashane throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shaw blocks it with crossed arms. Donkashane misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC# Shaw breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Donkashane clinches. Shaw pushes Donkashane back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Shaw scores with an uppercut up the middle. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Donkashane can't find room to land a body shot as Shaw controls the action.
Donkashane throws a punch but it's blocked by Shaw. Donkashane throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shaw blocks it with crossed arms. A nice right hand lands inside from Shaw. Donkashane jumps guard but Shaw stands there with Donkashane around his waist. Donkashane gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC# Shaw's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by Donkashane. #ES# Shaw explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T1# We've been told by Shaw's head coaches at Netherlands Top Team & KT that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Donkashane doesn't succeed with the takedown and Shaw counters with a stiff right hand. Shaw lands a head kick!
Donkashane closes the distance looking to clinch and Shaw cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Donkashane rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shaw moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Shaw is looking for a counter combo. A head kick from Shaw lands but Donkashane takes it in his stride. #ROC# Donkashane is rocked! Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Shaw throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Donkashane is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mick Shaw! Our winner, Mick Shaw, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
PFC 55
Date: Oct 14, 2016 |
#R1# A combination from Shaw does no damage. A jab from McAdoo does it's job there. Shaw takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shaw lands with a nice body punch. Shaw tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Shaw blocks a leg kick. Shaw is looking to counter with a body kick. McAdoo tries to clinch up but Shaw circles away and keeps his distance. Shaw has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Netherlands Top Team & KT in the buildup to the fight. Noah McAdoo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A bone on bone clash there as Shaw blocks the leg kick.
Shaw swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. McAdoo throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Shaw cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Shaw ducks under a wild hook from McAdoo. McAdoo throws a leg kick but Shaw checks it. McAdoo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. McAdoo just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1# McAdoo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McAdoo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shaw counters with a slapping leg kick. McAdoo throws an overhand right that lands on Shaw's shoulder, as Shaw tries to avoid the shot. Shaw seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Shaw fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McAdoo. A big right from McAdoo misses. As McAdoo backs away, Shaw returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Shaw bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Shaw moves out of range of the strikes. An inside leg kick lands from McAdoo. Shaw throws a body shot but no joy. Shaw lands with an uppercut that bounces McAdoo off the cage and back into range. Shaw throws a right and a left that McAdoo avoids nicely. Shaw will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T2# McAdoo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shaw counters with a straight right hand. McAdoo cracks the inside of Shaw's front leg. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. McAdoo tries to work over Shaw's front leg with a kick but Shaw checks it. Shaw feinted there with a counter leg kick. Shaw stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McAdoo. Shaw is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. McAdoo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shaw. McAdoo connects with a high kick. McAdoo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McAdoo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shaw counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. McAdoo throws a solid leg kick but Shaw takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McAdoo. McAdoo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shaw. Shaw was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. McAdoo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shaw cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. McAdoo avoids the body shot from Shaw.
Shaw is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T3# Shaw takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McAdoo is looking to score with low kicks. McAdoo misses with a lunging right hand
and Shaw counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. McAdoo throws a lazy uppercut
and Shaw counters with an outside leg kick.
McAdoo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shaw lands a two punch combo.
McAdoo looks to land a body kick but Shaw moved away. Shaw throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. McAdoo misses with a right hand and Shaw counters with a three punch combo that has McAdoo backing up. McAdoo nods at Shaw to acknowledge the strikes. Good work by Shaw as he checks the leg kick. It looked like Shaw was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McAdoo. Shaw throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CUT# It looks like Noah McAdoo has been cut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Shaw misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T4# Shaw has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McAdoo finds it's way round the side to connect with Shaw's head. Nice uppercut lands for Shaw. That snapped McAdoo's head back.
Shaw misses with a head kick.
#CL2# McAdoo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shaw, pushing him back against the cage.#BC# Shaw breaks the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by McAdoo. That's going to slow Shaw down. McAdoo throws a big shot that misses. McAdoo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shaw. Shaw keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Shaw throws a big counter combination but McAdoo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Nice body kick there by McAdoo. Shaw moves out of range of the leg kick from McAdoo. Shaw appears to be looking for a big counter. Shaw thuds his right hand into McAdoo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. 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 Mick Shaw will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Noah McAdoo's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Shaw connects with a high kick. McAdoo scores with a slapping inside leg kick. McAdoo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shaw. McAdoo throws a half hearted mid kick. McAdoo throws a big shot that misses. McAdoo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shaw counters with a series of strikes. McAdoo will be more careful next time no doubt. Shaw looks up at the clock. Bad move! McAdoo lands a right hand from hell, dropping Shaw. McAdoo pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Noah McAdoo! Noah McAdoo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
PFC 51
Date: Sep 16, 2016 |
#R1# Bates misses with a body punch
and Shaw counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Shaw slips under a jab from Bates. Shaw avoids the body shot from Bates.
Bates misses with a right hand and Shaw counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Bates is lucky that one didn't land flush. Bates misses with a hook. Shaw is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bates with a body shot. Bates misses with a jab to the body
and Shaw cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Shaw cracks the inside of Bates's front leg. Bates looks to throw the jab but Shaw is out of range. 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. Shaw throws a head kick but Bates moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Shaw takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bates moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Bates throws an off balance right hand
and Shaw counters with a straight right hand. This has been an exciting period of action! Shaw uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bates. Bates looks to land a right hand but Shaw moved out of range. A nice side step and Shaw releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1# Shaw lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Bates connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Shaw throws a head kick but Bates moves out of range.
Luigi Bates seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bates lands with a cross. Shaw is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bates ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shaw moves away. Shaw attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Shaw moves out of range as Bates strikes. Shaw takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mick Shaw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Bates swings widly with a right hand
and Shaw counters with a head kick. Shaw just misses with a punch to the body.
Bates misses with a shot to the body and Shaw counters with a two punch combo. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bates missing with a left hand there. Shaw was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Shaw tries a quick counter leg kick but Bates is wise to it.#T2# Shaw lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bates throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bates throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Shaw to counter with a crisp jab. Shaw walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. A looping hook to the body misses from Bates. Shaw does a little dance to reset his feet. Shaw misses with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bates. Shaw does a little dance to reset his feet. Bates bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shaw's head backwards. Bates moves out of range as Shaw strikes. Bates tries to counter with a takedown but Shaw is quick to defend against it. Bates closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Shaw! Bates dives in looking to finish! Shaw is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luigi Bates! During a confident post fight interview, Luigi Bates thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
PFC 43: Karimov vs. Castelmore
Date: Jul 13, 2016 |
#R1# Flocka looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shaw throws a leg kick but Flocka sees it coming and checks it nicely. Flocka throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Shaw checks a leg kick.#TD2# Shaw scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Shaw prevents Flocka from escaping the position. The ground and pound from Shaw seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Flocka is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Shaw has just dragged him back down to the mat. Flocka is not content to let Shaw control the position. Shaw looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Flocka is avoiding damage well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Flocka tries to escape but Shaw is in control. #SUB2# Shaw thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Flocka wants to get back to his feet but Shaw drags him back down. Shaw throws an elbow but Flocka slips to the side and avoids it well.#T1# Flocka prevents Shaw from improving position. Flocka wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Flocka's coaches at have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Shaw postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Flocka wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Shaw misses with the ground and pound. Flocka dodges the ground and pound from Shaw. Flocka avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Shaw. Shaw creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Flocka sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #SUB2# Shaw tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Shaw controlling the position. #T2# Shaw trying to control the position but Flocka is working away. Shaw tries to score with some ground and pound. Flocka controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Shaw creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Flocka sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #SUB2# Shaw looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Shaw creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Flocka sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Flocka avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Shaw. Flocka defending against the ground and pound. Shaw scoring with punches from side control. #T3##SUB2# Shaw thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Shaw looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Flocka is avoiding damage well.
Shaw has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Shaw in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. Shaw connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Flocka some visible discomfort.
Shaw misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SUB2# Shaw tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Shaw creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Flocka sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Shaw working the strikes but Flocka uses the opportunity to regain half guard. Flocka is looking to escape. Shaw sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Flocka defending well though. Flocka blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shaw. #T4# Shaw lands with a punch from half guard. Shaw trying to advance position but Flocka counters by regaining guard. Shaw wants to control from the top but Flocka keeps moving. Shaw with a flurry of punches that miss. Flocka is looking to stand up but Shaw isn't so interested in that idea. Shaw throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Flocka works some decent striking defense from the bottom. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2# Shaw is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shaw accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Shaw dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Flocka getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Flocka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shaw ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Flocka throws a nice outside leg kick. Shaw slips a straight right by Flocka. Flocka tries to land a body kick#TD2# and Shaw counters with a shoot takedown. Flocka fights it but they end up in guard. Shaw trying to control but Flocka is working from the bottom. Shaw throws a big elbow that misses. Flocka is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Shaw wants to control from the top but Flocka keeps moving. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Shaw connects with a couple of short punches. Shaw trying to control the position from guard on top but Flocka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Shaw trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1# Shaw wants to control from the top but Flocka keeps moving. Flocka wants to stand and escape but Shaw is having none of it. Flocka keeping moving, preventing Shaw from controlling successfully. Flocka wants to stand but Shaw is controlling the position. Shaw throws a big elbow that misses. Shaw looking to pass the guard. Shaw prevents Flocka from getting back to his feet. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Shaw throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Flocka throws a half hearted mid kick.#TD2# Shaw shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Shaw is trying to control. Flocka wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2# Flocka is looking to escape. Shaw not landing any meaningful shots this time. Flocka is refusing to be controlled, as Shaw sits in half guard. Flocka is looking to escape. Shaw is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Shaw throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Shaw looking to ground and pound but Flocka is blocking nicely. Shaw misses with a head shot. Flocka manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Flocka, under a barage of strikes from Shaw.
Flocka is refusing to be controlled, as Shaw sits in half guard. #T3# Shaw not landing any meaningful shots this time. Shaw has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Shaw keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Shaw sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Flocka defending well though. Shaw looks to land a strike but Flocka avoids it nicely and regains full guard. Shaw won't allow Flocka to get back to his feet. Flocka keeping moving, preventing Shaw from controlling successfully. Flocka might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Shaw passes easily into side control. Nice work. Shaw prevents Flocka from escaping the position. A lull in the action here. Shaw throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T4# Shaw passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Flocka! Shaw tries to control but Flocka wriggling away. Flocka blocking the ground and pound. Shaw throwing strikes here but Flocka is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Shaw throws some wild stikes that Flocka manages to avoid easily.
#SUB2# Shaw with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Mick Shaw has got the better of the ground game so far. Shaw working Flocka over with strikes here. Shaw throwing strikes but Flocka recovers to half guard. A much better position. Shaw is looking to advance position but Flocka won't allow it. Flocka keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Shaw showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Shaw throws a combination. Flocka tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Shaw throws a combination. Flocka tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Flocka throws a push kick but Shaw slaps the foot to one side. Flocka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Flocka walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shaw checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #TD2# Shaw is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Flocka's half guard. Shaw throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Shaw prevents Flocka from standing back up.
Flocka is refusing to be controlled, as Shaw sits in half guard. Shaw throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Shaw stops Flocka from getting back to his feet.
Shaw throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Flocka keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Shaw misses with a head shot. Flocka uses the momentum to regain guard. #T1# Shaw trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Shaw wants to pass the guard but Flocka is keeping the position. Shaw loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Flocka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Flocka being controlled here, momentarily. Shaw stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Flocka swivels though and keeps the full guard. Shaw is looking to work some ground and pound but Flocka has wrist control. Flocka wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Shaw manages to pass to side control. Flocka tries to kick Shaw off but Shaw keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Wacka Flocka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Flocka is in trouble now - Shaw has advanced to mount! Shaw lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Shaw connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Shaw thowing shots but they're missing. Shaw pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Shaw looking to finish Flocka with some ground and pound. This is bad for Flocka! Shaw thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #SUB2# Shaw goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Flocka turns into him and now he's in Shaw's guard.
Shaw lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T3# Shaw slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Flocka is not content to let Shaw control the position. Flocka wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Shaw passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Flocka! Mick Shaw is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Shaw tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4# Shaw throws some wild stikes that Flocka manages to avoid easily.
Shaw looking to control and managing it successfully. Shaw throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. Shaw controlling the position easily from mount. Flocka wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Shaw.
Shaw throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Flocka because Shaw loaded up on that one. Flocka wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight! Mick Shaw comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Shaw has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mick Shaw! Mick Shaw thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
PFC 39: Lee vs. Karimov
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1# The fighters circling - Dovah-Kinn throws out the jab but it was never going to land. We've been told by Shaw's head coaches at Netherlands Top Team & KT that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Dovah-Kinn lands with a good body shot. Shaw tries a head kick but it misses.
Dovah-Kinn lands with a thumping leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Dovah-Kinn finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Dovah-Kinn loads up on a big right hand but Shaw slips the punch. Shaw scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT# It looks like Laat Dovah-Kinn has been cut. Dovah-Kinn 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. Dovah-Kinn moves out of range of the strikes. Dovah-Kinn throws a hook but Shaw blocks it. Dovah-Kinn throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Dovah-Kinn ducks right into an uppercut from Shaw. A head kick misses from Shaw. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Dovah-Kinn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shaw throws a leg kick but Dovah-Kinn checks it. Dovah-Kinn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dovah-Kinn blocks a head kick by Shaw.
Dovah-Kinn cracks Shaw with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Dovah-Kinn jabs at Shaw's body.#T1# Dovah-Kinn throws a sloppy head kick and Shaw moves out of range easily. Dovah-Kinn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Shaw scores with a spinning back kick! Dovah-Kinn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shaw throws a sloppy head kick letting Dovah-Kinn counter with a right hand. Shaw connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Dovah-Kinn throws the kick towards the body but Shaw avoids it.#CL# Dovah-Kinn tries to keep at a distance but Shaw has taken the fight into the clinch. Shaw swings wildly with an uppercut but Dovah-Kinn uses good head movement to avoid it. Dovah-Kinn managing to block the knees to the body from Shaw.
Shaw lands a good knee to the midsection. Dovah-Kinn won't want to take too many of those.#BC# Shaw breaks the clinch.
Good work by Shaw as he checks the leg kick. Shaw throws a big counter combination but Dovah-Kinn scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Shaw looks to land a combination but Dovah-Kinn avoids it well. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Dovah-Kinn throws a leg kick that misses. #T2# Dovah-Kinn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dovah-Kinn tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Dovah-Kinn feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shaw's calf. A head kick misses from Shaw. A little jabbing left from Dovah-Kinn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Sloppy strikes from Shaw. Those never looked like landing. Shaw throws a head kick but Dovah-Kinn moves out of range.
Shaw scores with a three punch combo!
Shaw throws a lazy head kick and Dovah-Kinn counters with a nice body shot. Dovah-Kinn looks to land a body kick but Shaw moved away. Shaw walks into a jab. Shaw moves out of range as Dovah-Kinn strikes. Shaw wants to clinch but Dovah-Kinn slips to the side and Dovah-Kinn counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Shaw takes a swing at Dovah-Kinn's ribcage but misses. Dovah-Kinn throws a jab but it's blocked by Shaw. As Dovah-Kinn backs away, Shaw returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Shaw tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3# Dovah-Kinn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shaw moves away. Dovah-Kinn lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Shaw falls backwards - clearly groggy! Dovah-Kinn dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Laat Dovah-Kinn! During a confident post fight interview, Laat Dovah-Kinn thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
PFC 36: Castelmore vs. Ragnar
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1# Karlsson throws a lazy right hand but Shaw sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Shaw lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Karlsson throws a jab when Shaw was well out of range. Shaw swings for the body but Karlsson moves out of range.
Karlsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Karlsson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Karlsson avoids the head kick by Shaw.
Nice shot by Shaw. A big left from Karlsson misses. Shaw tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Karlsson jabbing away but nothing is landing. Shaw looks for a takedown but Karlsson sprawls well. A countering left hand to the body from Karlsson misses. Steve Karlsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Karlsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shaw.
Karlsson misses with a looping left. Shaw misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Karlsson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Karlsson scores with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A jab from Shaw finds it's way through Karlsson's defenses. Karlsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shaw. Karlsson misses with a looping right. Karlsson throws a right and a left that Shaw avoids nicely. Shaw is looking to counter with head kicks.#T1# Karlsson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Karlsson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shaw tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Karlsson swivels and escapes.#CL# Shaw has managed to clinch.
Our sources have told us that Shaw has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight. A shot in the inside from Shaw. Karlsson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2# Karlsson breaks from the clinch.
Shaw fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Karlsson on the side of the head. Karlsson cracks Shaw with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Karlsson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Shaw on the wrong end of a nice hook. Karlsson throws a right and a left that both miss. 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! Karlsson lands a lovely overhand right. Steve Karlsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Shaw chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shaw misses with a few strikes there.
Karlsson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Karlsson thows a left - swing and a miss! Karlsson throws a big shot that misses.#T2# Karlsson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Karlsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice cross by Shaw. Karlsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Karlsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Shaw is just out of range. Shaw is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Karlsson misses with a body shot.
#CL# Shaw has taken the fight to the clinch.
Karlsson tries to circle away but Shaw has him pinned against the cage. Karlsson is looking to break free of the clinch but Shaw has double underhooks. Karlsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Shaw lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Karlsson backwards. Shaw lands with a left to the head. #BC2# Karlsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. A shot to the liver by Shaw. Beautiful body shot. Karlsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Karlsson jabbing away but nothing is landing. It looked like Shaw wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Shaw fails to land with a series of punches.
A jab lands there for Karlsson.#T3# Karlsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Shaw misses the shot to the body. A little jabbing left from Karlsson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Karlsson swings for the body but Shaw moves out of range.
Shaw is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Shaw throws a sloppy head kick and Karlsson moves out of range easily. Shaw staying out of range there. Shaw dodges the punch combination from Karlsson.
Shaw uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karlsson. Shaw throws a big counter combination but Karlsson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Shaw with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Karlsson takes one on the button. Karlsson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Karlsson jabbing away but nothing is landing. Shaw throws a quick inside leg kick. Karlsson swings for the body but Shaw moves out of range.
Shaw lands a nice looking body kick. Shaw lands a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Karlsson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Karlsson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Shaw. That one must have hurt.#T4# A punch combination from Shaw misses. Shaw lands a lovely overhand right.#ROC# Karlsson is rocked! Karlsson misses with a straight left. Karlsson is still on wobbly legs! Can Shaw finish him? Karlsson throws a looping overhand right but Shaw ducks down to avoid it. Karlsson throws a lazy uppercut
and Shaw counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Shaw fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Karlsson on the side of the head. Karlsson throws out a loose jab but Shaw uses good head movement to avoid it. An inside leg kick lands from Shaw. Karlsson cracks Shaw with a good jab. Shaw is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Shaw moves out of range of the strikes. Karlsson misses with a lunging right hand
letting Shaw counter with a right hand. #TD# Shaw shoots in for a takedown. Oh, that's a huge slam! Karlsson is on queer street and Shaw is pounding down on him with a barage of strikes. The ref is forced to step in and stop the fight. Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Mick Shaw! A victorious Mick Shaw thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
PFC 32: Parker vs. Vontavious
Date: Mar 26, 2016 |
#R1# Shaw tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Irving was well out of range. Poor timing from Shaw. Shaw bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Irving's head. Shaw misses with a lunging right hand
and Irving counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Irving uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shaw. Irving drops his hands momentarily and Shaw takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Shaw scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Irving doesn't seem bothered though. Shaw connects with a jab. Irving throws a low kick, looking for Shaw's leg but Shaw calmly moves out of range. A slapping leg kick lands for Shaw.
Irving swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shaw slips a jab from Irving. Irving takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Shaw throws a body punch but Irving moves out of range. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Irving looks to throw the jab but Shaw is out of range. Irving looks to score with a jab to the body but Shaw is just out of range. Irving has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Shaw. Shaw has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Netherlands Top Team & KT in the buildup to the fight. Shaw tries to bum rush Irving with a series of wild strikes but Irving uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Shaw looks to land a right hand but Irving moved out of range. Irving throws out a counter right but Shaw avoids it with no problem. Irving takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. A swing and a miss from Shaw.#T1# Irving throws a lazy uppercut
and Shaw cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Jasper Irving is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Shaw goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Irving misses the shot to the body. Irving has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Shaw. Shaw swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shaw moves in looking to clinch but Irving pushes him off. Shaw is looking to slow Irving down with leg kicks. Shaw throws a nice head kick!
Shaw keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Irving. Shaw scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Irving doesn't seem bothered though. Shaw shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Irving as he avoids it easily. Shaw misses with a lunging right hand
and Irving counters with a right hand to the body. Irving ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shaw moves away. Shaw throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This has been an exciting period of action! Shaw misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A combination from Shaw does no damage. A punch combination from Shaw misses. #T2# Irving tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Shaw slips under a jab. Shaw will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shaw looks to throw the jab but Irving is out of range. Shaw with a hook. Irving fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shaw manages to avoid it. Shaw tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Irving manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Irving throws out a loose jab but Shaw uses good head movement to avoid it. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Irving.
Mick Shaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Irving throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shaw lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Shaw throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Irving swings for the body but Shaw moves out of range.
Shaw slips under a jab. A head kick misses from Shaw. A little jabbing left from Irving on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Nice uppercut there from Irving. Irving misses with a wild body shot. Irving misses with an uppercut. #T3# A slapping leg kick lands for Shaw.
Irving throws out a loose jab but Shaw uses good head movement to avoid it. Irving fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Irving takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Shaw scores with a nice head shot. No joy there for Irving, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Irving takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A head kick misses from Shaw. Shaw fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Irving on the side of the head.#TD# Shaw shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Irving manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES2# Irving is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Shaw throws an elbow but it misses.
Shaw lands a right hand. Irving tries a body shot but Shaw blocks it.
#T4# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Irving. Shaw tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Irving's elbow. Irving misses with some punches.
#BC# Shaw breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shaw digs a good body shot into Irving's ribs.#CL# Shaw forces Irving back against the cage and clinches. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shaw. Shaw lands on the inside with an uppercut. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Shaw obliges.#BC2# Irving escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shaw throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Irving. Shaw feints and then cracks Irving's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Irving down. Irving moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. A jab from Irving does it's job there. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Shaw throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shaw lands with a cross. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Irving crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Shaw - the referee stops the clock and Irving gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Shaw. Irving manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Shaw scores with a punch to the head. Irving blocks a head kick by Shaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Shaw dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Shaw tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Irving swivels and escapes. Shaw feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Irving's calf. Shaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Irving misses with a straight right. Irving rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shaw counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Irving misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shaw.
Shaw is looking to slow Irving down with leg kicks. Mick Shaw is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Some wild striking there from Shaw.
#CL# Irving gets tackled into the cage by Shaw. Shaw maintains the clinch. Shaw goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Irving is looking to control Shaw's arms but Shaw gets an underhook and turns him. Now Irving has his back to the cage. Irving throws a punch but it's blocked by Shaw. Shaw lands a body shot in the clinch.
Irving struggles to land a body shot inside as Shaw controls his hands.
Shaw tries for a takedown. No joy.
Irving misses with a punch on the inside.
Irving misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1# Irving tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Irving tries to throw a body punch but Shaw avoids it by throwing Irving back against the cage. Irving misses with some punches.
Irving can't find room to land a body shot as Shaw controls the action.
Shaw lands a body punch in the clinch. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Shaw lands a nice uppercut. Shaw lands a right hand that snaps the head of Irving backwards. Shaw working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Irving tries to throw a body punch but Shaw avoids it by throwing Irving back against the cage. Irving misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Irving. Irving fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Irving creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Shaw tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Irving's elbow. Shaw throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Shaw. Irving misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shaw blocking some punches.
Shaw works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC# Shaw manages to break the clinch.
Shaw misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shaw lands a two punch combo.
Shaw tries to land a front kick but Irving steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Irving swings away with a leg kick that misses.#CL# Shaw rushes Irving and presses him up against the cage. Shaw lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Shaw is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Irving pulls him back up using the underhooks. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mick Shaw. That's going to take a lot out of him. Shaw throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Irvings head. Shaw lands a hook that snaps the head of Irving backwards. Shaw blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shaw blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shaw blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Irving.
Mick Shaw has scored more points in the clinch so far. Shaw lands a left hand.
Shaw throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Irvings head. Shaw scores with a shoulder strike. Shaw lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3# Irving misses with a short punch on the inside. Shaw throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Irvings head. Shaw can't find room to land a body shot as Irving controls the action.
Shaw tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Shaw lands a left hand that snaps the head of Irving backwards. Irving's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. A short right from Shaw. Shaw goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shaw lands an uppercut. Irving struggles to land a body shot inside as Shaw controls his hands.
Shaw working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A short right hand to the side of the head by Shaw. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Irving creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC# Shaw pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Shaw tries to bum rush Irving with a series of wild strikes but Irving uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Irving swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Shaw wants to clinch up but Irving keeps it at a distance.#CL# Shaw fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Irving, pushing him back against the cage. This has been an exciting period of action! Irving swings wildly with an uppercut but Shaw uses good head movement to avoid it. A head punch blocked on the inside by Shaw. #T4# Shaw scores with a hook to the body. Irving throws a head punch that misses. Irving fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Irving misses with a hook from the clinch. Shaw lands with a short shot to the head. Shaw throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Irving working aggressively here.
Shaw goes for a takedown attempt but Irving pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Shaw moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Shaw throws out a powerful jab. Nice shot lands for Shaw. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Shaw throws a body punch but Irving moves out of range. Sloppy strikes from Irving. Those never looked like landing. Irving throws a half hearted mid kick. Shaw jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Shaw misses the jab. It seemed like Irving was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Shaw dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. #R3# Irving avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Irving doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Shaw jabbing away but nothing is landing. Shaw blocks a low kick nicely. A combination from Shaw does no damage. Shaw throws the kick towards the body but Irving avoids it. Shaw scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Shaw scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Irving looks to score with a jab to the body but Shaw is just out of range. Shaw swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Irving counters with a stiff right hand. #CL# Shaw has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shaw tries to throw a body punch but Irving avoids it by throwing Shaw back against the cage. Shaw blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Shaw takes a shot to the head. Irving is looking to control Shaw's arms but Shaw gets an underhook and turns him. Now Irving has his back to the cage. Shaw misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Irving makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Irving has a couple of punches blocked by Shaw.
Irving lands with a right to the head. #T1# Good body shot from Shaw.
Irving is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Shaw is keeping busy. Shaw lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shaw lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Irving lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shaw backwards. Irving throws a head punch that misses. Shaw keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Irving's efforts to push away. Shaw works on Irving's body with a couple of short punches. Shaw lands a left hand.
Shaw lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #BC# Shaw escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Irving just misses with a punch to the body.
Irving on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Irving throws a jab when Shaw was well out of range. Shaw fails with a takedown attempt.#T2# Irving misses with a wild body shot. Shaw looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Shaw misses with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Nice straight punches there by Shaw. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shaw. Shaw fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Irving has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Shaw throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Shaw throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Irving changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Shaw thuds a left hand into Irving's body. Irving has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Shaw. Shaw jabs Irving to the body, keeping him at a distance. Shaw connects with a crisp jab. Shaw misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Shaw rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Irving moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T3# Shaw missing with a left hand there. Irving was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Irving ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Irving misses the shot to the body. Shaw doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Shaw is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Irving can do to turn this around? Irving throws a jab when Shaw was well out of range. Shaw misses with a two punch combination.
Irving throws a sloppy head kick and Shaw counters with a nice uppercut. Shaw lands with a shot to the body. Nice body kick there by Shaw. Shaw throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Irving throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Irving on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shaw. Shaw obviously looking to wear him down.
Mick Shaw is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Shaw throws a sloppy head kick and Irving moves out of range easily. Irving lands a nice shot that snaps Shaw's head back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Irving. Shaw does a little dance to reset his feet. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Shaw connects with a single shot there.#T4##CL# Irving gets tackled into the cage by Shaw. Shaw maintains the clinch. Irving tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Irving swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shaw tries to work over Irving's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Irving tries to throw a body punch but Shaw avoids it by throwing Irving back against the cage. Jasper Irving has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Irving misses with a hook from the clinch. Shaw working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A head punch blocked on the inside by Shaw. Shaw blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Irving fails to land. A nice right hand lands inside from Shaw. #BC# Shaw breaks from the clinch.
Irving takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Irving lands a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight! Mick Shaw showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shaw, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mick Shaw! After winning the bout, Mick 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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