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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Steiner has his takedown stuffed
and Shannon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#TD2#
Shannon is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Steiner's half guard.
Steiner pushes Shannon off looking to stand but Shannon dives back in and keeps control.
Shannon controlling the action here.
Steiner pushes Shannon off looking to stand but Shannon dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steiner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shannon stops Steiner from getting back to his feet.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Shannon in particular looking to stall.
Steiner wants to control but Shannon is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steiner tries to kick Shannon off but Shannon keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Steiner on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Steiner tries to get out of the position.
Shannon is taking a breather. Steiner says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Shannon throwing shots but Steiner is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Steiner tries to roll over but Shannon keeps him under control.
Shannon stops Steiner from getting back to his feet.
Shannon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Steiner trying to control here.
Steiner wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shannon delivers a nice body kick.
Steiner is breathing heavily.
Shannon lands a jab to Steiner's midsection.
Shannon lands a nice hook to Steiner's body. Steiner takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shannon lands a two punch combo.
#CUT2#
It looks like Scott Steiner has been cut.#T2#
Shannon lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Steiner falls backwards - clearly groggy! Shannon dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Shannon!
A very excited looking Mike Shannon made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Shannon misses with a looping left.
A solid body kick from Shannon.
Shannon looks to score with a jab to the body but Abbot is just out of range.
Shannon connects with a body shot that sends Abbot's belly button to the back.
Abbot misses with an uppercut. Shannon saw that one coming.
Shannon looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Abbot slaps away a takedown attempt from Shannon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Shannon misses the jab.
Abbot swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Abbot misses with a hook
#CL#
and Shannon counters by moving into the clinch.
Abbot lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abbot swings wildly with an uppercut but Shannon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abbot misses with a punch to the body.
Shannon presses Abbot against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shannon misses with a body punch.
#T1#
Shannon is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Shannon is trying to pull guard but Abbot turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Shannon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Abbot pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shannon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shannon misses the jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Abbot.
Shannon throws a hook but Abbot blocks it.
Abbot throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Abbot takes one to the chin there.#CUT#
It looks like Tony Abbot has been cut.
Shannon takes a swing at Abbot's ribcage but misses.
Abbot on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Abbot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shannon moves away.
Abbot has his takedown stuffed
and Shannon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Shannon stuns Abbot with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shannon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Abbot as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Shannon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Abbot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shannon manages to avoid it.
Shannon wants to clinch.
Shannon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shannon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shannon throws a hook but Abbot blocks it.
Shannon misses with a shot to the body
and Abbot counters with a straight right hand.
Abbot with a nice cross.
Shannon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abbot was well out of range. Poor timing from Shannon.#T3#
Shannon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shannon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shannon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Shannon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Abbot drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shannon defends it well.
Shannon blocks a jab.
Shannon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abbot.
Shannon connects with a single shot there.
Abbot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abbot throws a hook but Shannon avoids it easily.
Shannon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Abbot shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shannon pinned against the cage. Shannon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shannon throws a quick counter head kick but Abbot was just out of range.
Shannon connects with a solid leg kick. #T4#
Shannon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shannon with a nice cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shannon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abbot.
Abbot lunges at Shannon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shannon's hand.
Shannon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Abbot.
Abbot lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shannon circles away quickly and effectively.
Shannon throwing a counter right hand but Abbot manages to avoid it.
Shannon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT#
That has opened up Tony Abbot's cut even more.
Shannon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Abbot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shannon moves away.
A jab from Abbot finds it's way through Shannon's defenses.
Shannon tests Abbot's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Shannon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tony Abbot's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##KD#
Shannon sends Abbot crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Shannon is motioning to the referee to let Abbot up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Abbot is rocked!
Abbot swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Abbot blocks the body kick.
Shannon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Abbot swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Abbot blocks a jab.
Abbot is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Abbot scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shannon in his tracks.
A shot to the liver by Abbot. Beautiful body shot.
Abbot swings widly with a right hand
and Shannon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Abbot thinking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Shannon throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Abbot is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mike Shannon!
A very excited looking Mike Shannon made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Shannon misses with a wild body shot.
Shannon takes a swing at Bryant Jr's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shannon. Bryant Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bryant Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shannon is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bryant Jr.#TD2#
Bryant Jr shoots in and gets a takedown into Shannon's guard.
Shannon trying to control the position here.
Shannon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bryant Jr.
Shannon trying to control the position here.
Shannon trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shannon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shannon is working hard here to advance position.
Bryant Jr postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bryant Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bryant Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bryant Jr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Shannon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bryant Jr is one step ahead there. #T1#
Bryant Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bryant Jr connects with a couple of short punches.
Bryant Jr is working Shannon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bryant Jr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bryant Jr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Shannon is trying to control the position but Bryant Jr postures up.
Bryant Jr is working Shannon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bryant Jr works over Shannon with some ground and pound from guard.
Shannon is trying to hold Bryant Jr in close to prevent damage but Bryant Jr has managed to pass into half guard.
Bryant Jr is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Shannon!
Bryant Jr lands a big shot there that rocks Shannon but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Bryant Jr looking to finish Shannon with some ground and pound. This is bad for Shannon!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bryant Jr landing strikes from the mount and Shannon is in trouble! #ROC2#
Shannon is rocked!
Shannon working to try and regain half guard.
Oh Shannon is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bryant Jr loads up with a big shot that hurts Shannon! He's pulled Bryant Jr in close but Bryant Jr has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Shannon survive? More strikes from Bryant Jr and Shannon is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gerbert Bryant Jr!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Po fails to land with a series of punches.
Shannon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Po walks into a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Tong Po has been cut.
Mike Shannon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Po clinches with his opponent.
Shannon wants to break free but Po has control.
#BC2#
Shannon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Po , right into the meat.
Po definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Po drives through and clinches with Shannon against the cage.
#BC2#
Shannon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Po moves to clinch but Shannon breaks away
and Shannon counters with a straight right hand.
Po avoids the body shot from Shannon.
Po defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shannon.
Po throws a body kick that misses.
Shannon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Po .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shannon throws a lazy right hand but Po sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
A big left from Shannon misses.
Po went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A big right from Shannon misses.
Shannon scores with a jab to the head.
Shannon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shannon closes the distance and clinches up with Po , looking for a takedown. Shannon pushes Po against the cage but Po circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shannon fails with the takedown.
Po seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tong Po has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Shannon.
Po stuffs the takedown attempt from Shannon. Shannon gets slowly back to his feet.
Po seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Shannon misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Po misses the target.
Po tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shannon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shannon throws a shot from downtown. Po moves away and avoids it.
Shannon misses with a two punch combination.
Po leaves Shannon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T2##CL#
Po takes the fight into the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Po .
Shannon tries to break free but Po pushes him back against the cage.
Po lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shannon is looking to break free of the clinch but Po has double underhooks.
Shannon misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Shannon manages to break the clinch.
Shannon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Po tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little jabbing left from Shannon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shannon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Po sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shannon somewhat.
Po scores with a head kick.
#T3#
Shannon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Po manages to avoid it.
Shannon misses with a low kick.
#CL#
Po drives through and clinches with Shannon against the cage.
#BC#
Po 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Po throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL#
Po pushes Shannon up against the cage in a clinch.
Shannon tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Po smiles and moves away.
Shannon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shannon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Po as he avoids it easily.
Shannon just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromPo .#CL#
Po closes the distance and pushes Shannon back into the cage.
Shannon has had enough of the clinch but Po keeps him there for the moment.
Po tries to land knees in the clinch but Shannon avoids the damage to the body. #T4#
Shannon is trying to break the clinch but Po has him pressed against the cage.
Po scores a nice knee to the body.
Shannon pushes Po back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Po 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tong Po is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Po circles away from the clinch attempt.
Po tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shannon swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Po has Shannon up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Po lands a nice uppercut.
Po lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Mike Shannon has been cut.
Shannon is trying to break the clinch but Po is controlling him.
Po stalls.
Shannon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Po 's elbow.
Shannon struggles to land a body shot inside as Po controls his hands.
Shannon tries to break the clinch but Po is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tong Po dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Po checks a leg kick.
Po walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Po misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Po clinches up with Shannon and pushes him back against the cage.
Shannon tries a body shot but Po blocks it.
Shannon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Po pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nice elbow from Po . #BC#
Po breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shannon throws a head kick that misses.
Shannon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shannon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Po was well out of range. Poor timing from Shannon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shannon avoids the head kick by Po .
Shannon misses with a body kick.
Po misses with a low kick.
#CL#
Po has taken the fight to the clinch.
Po blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
Po scores a nice knee to the body.
Po stalling against the cage.
#BC2#
Shannon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A cross from Po lands.
Shannon takes a swing at Po 's ribcage but misses.
Po is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Shannon.#CL#
Shannon gets tackled into the cage by Po . Po maintains the clinch.
Po has Shannon pressed against the cage.
#BC2#
Shannon breaks from the clinch.
Tong Po is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Po tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shannon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Po here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Po keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shannon.
Shannon misses with a takedown attempt
and Po counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Po fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shannon, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Shannon breaks the clinch.
#T2#
Po throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Po takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Po tries to clinch but Shannon is having none of it.
Po misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shannon throws a right and a left that Po avoids nicely.
Po lands a head kick!
Shannon misses with an uppercut. Po saw that one coming.#CL#
Po has closed the distance and engaged Shannon in a clinch.
#BC2#
Shannon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Po tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And Shannon tries to counter it with a takedown but Po pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Po defending well as Shannon loads up on a big left hand.
Po throws a head kick that misses.
Mike Shannon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Po checks a leg kick.
Po is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shannon can do to turn this around?
Po staying out of range there.#T3#
Shannon throws a low kick but Po avoids it.
Po uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shannon misses with a hook. Po ducked under it nicely.
Shannon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shannon pivots, looking for a leg kick but Po is out of range and Shannon settles back down.
Shannon misses with an uppercut
and Po counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shannon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It seemed like Shannon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shannon.
It looked like Po wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tong Po has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Shannon.
Po scores with a leg kick.
#CL#
Po moves into the clinch.
Shannon takes a knee right on the jaw!
Shannon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4#
Po gets through Shannon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Po pushes Shannon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Po slows down the pace here.
Po is struggling to control the position.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Po for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shannon working aggressively here.
Shannon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Po breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shannon swats away the attempt to clinch by Po .#CL#
Po gets a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Shannon's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tong Po dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Shannon misses with a looping right.#CL#
Po clinches up against the cage.
Shannon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Shannon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Po has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Po there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL#
Po clinches. #BC2#
Shannon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Shannon gets tackled into the cage by Po . Po maintains the clinch.
Po is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Shannon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shannon letting Po take a breather here.
Shannon takes a knee right on the jaw!
#BC#
Po 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Po wants to clinch up but Shannon keeps it at a distance.
Po throws a sloppy head kick and Shannon moves out of range easily.
Shannon misses with a body shot.
Po fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shannon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shannon looks to score with a jab to the body but Po is just out of range.
Shannon is looking to score with low kicks.
Po feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shannon's calf.
Shannon keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Po closes the distance and clinches.
Shannon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shannon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Po 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shannon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mike Shannon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Shannon throws a hook but Po avoids it easily.
Shannon throws a predictable looking body shot
and Po counters with a straight right hand.
Shannon misses with a looping left.
Shannon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Shannon tries to get set, Po tries to push him back and clinch up but Shannon manages to avoid the attempt.
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!
Po tries to clinch up but Shannon circles away and keeps his distance.
Po scores with a nice body kick.
Shannon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shannon throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Po moves into range and clinches up with Shannon.
A bit of stalling here from Po .
Po cracks Shannon with a nice body shot.
Po controlling the action here for a moment.
Po has Shannon pressed against the cage, preventing Shannon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T3#
Shannon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shannon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Shannon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Po moves out of range of the strikes.
Shannon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Po .
A little jabbing left from Shannon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tong Po is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A telegraphed right hand from Shannon misses the target.
Po throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Shannon takes a swing at Po 's ribcage but misses.
Shannon keeps the fight on the outside.
Po fails with an attempt to clinch.
Po wants to clinch.#T4#
Po tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Po closes the distance and clinches.
Shannon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The referee calls for Po to work.
Po lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shannon or not.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Po .
Po content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Shannon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Po blocks a body shot from Shannon.
Po scores with a shot to the side of Shannon's head.
Nice body punch from Shannon - that landed with a thud.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shannon can't find room to land a body shot as Po controls the action.
Shannon struggles to land a body shot inside as Po controls his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tong Po showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Po , 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tong Po !
Tong Po decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Rivera fails with the takedown
and Shannon counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Mountain Rivera has been cut.
Rivera darts in trying to clinch#KD#
and Shannon counters with a crisp right hand that drops Rivera! Shannon lets Rivera back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Rivera is rocked!
Rivera shoots and misses
and Shannon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rivera tries for a takedown but Shannon circles away easily
and Shannon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rivera is still on wobbly legs! Can Shannon finish him?
Mike Shannon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mountain Rivera.
Rivera looks winded!
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!
Shannon throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rivera seems to have recovered his senses.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Shannon moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Rivera! Shannon continues to tee off on Rivera, landing with a left and a right! Shannon connects with a right hand that leaves Rivera sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Shannon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mike Shannon!
A relieved looking Mike Shannon thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Lupe 11
Date: Jul 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Shannon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wildslap misses with a takedown attempt
and Shannon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#TD#
Wildslap gets a double leg takedown into Shannon's guard.
Shannon keeping full guard, as Wildslap tries to pass.
Shannon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wildslap is one step ahead there.
Shannon seems keen to control Wildslap's posture.
Wildslap forces his way into half guard.
Shannon is looking for a sweep. Wildslap is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wildslap passes the guard and advances to mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wildslap won't let Shannon get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Shannon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wildslap avoids the attempt from Shannon to control.
Wildslap postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Shannon looks a forlorn figure.
#T1#
Shannon is controlling an arm, preventing Wildslap from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Wildslap is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Shannon is surviving well by controlling Wildslap's body position as best he can.
Shannon tries to lock up and control but Wildslap gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wildslap wants to take Shannon's back here but Shannon is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Shannon is looking to improve his position but Wildslap isn't that keen on the idea.
Shannon wants to hold on but Wildslap pushes him away.
Shannon is squirming around, avoiding Wildslap's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Wildslap looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Shannon has given up his back here. Will Wildslap look for the submission or keep pounding away?
#T2#
Shannon trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wildslap has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Shannon wants to get back to his feet.
Shannon tries to roll but Wildslap sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Wildslap is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Shannon defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Wildslap keeps control of the position as Shannon tries to break free.
#SUB#
Wildslap looking for the choke from the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Wildslap has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Shannon trying to control the hands but Wildslap won't let him. #SUB#
Shannon is trying to defend against the choke here but Wildslap has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Wildslap Tightens the hold and Shannon taps out furiously! Wildslap displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rancho Wildslap!
Rancho Wildslap 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:
Lupe 4 Lucre
Date: Jun 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Shannon slips a jab from Rurik.
Rurik throws a series of punches but Shannon avoids them all with ease.
Rurik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shannon.
Horrible takedown attempt by Shannon or perhaps it was just good defense by Rurik, which made it look bad.
Rurik bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shannon's head.
Rurik looks to land a combination but Shannon avoids it well.
Shannon shoots for a takedown but Rurik saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rurik catches Shannon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rurik misses with an uppercut.
Shannon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rurik scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shannon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rurik circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Shannon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shannon is defended easily by Rurik.
Shannon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rurik pinned against the cage. Rurik gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Shannon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rurik.
Rurik misses with an uppercut.
Rurik missing with a left hand there. Shannon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rurik misses with a few strikes there.
Rurik misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rurik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shannon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rurik moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Vladimir Rurik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shannon moves away from the strike by Rurik.
Rurik misses with a hook. Shannon ducked under it nicely.
Rurik defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shannon.
Rurik loads up on a big right hand but Shannon slips the punch.
Shannon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Rurik. No joy for Shannon on that attempt.
Shannon tries for a takedown but Rurik sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rurik might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Rurik is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shannon.
Shannon closes the distance and clinches up with Rurik, looking for a takedown. Shannon pushes Rurik against the cage but Rurik circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rurik throws a hook but Shannon blocks it.
Rurik throws a jab when Shannon was well out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rurik lands with a shot to the body.
Shannon is breathing heavily.#T2#
Rurik slaps away a takedown attempt from Shannon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rurik lands with a cross.
Shannon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rurik's waist but Rurik gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shannon off to one side.
Donk. Rurik catches Shannon right on the button with a cross.
Shannon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rurik circles away.
Rurik swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shannon.
Rurik lands a jab to Shannon's midsection.
Vladimir Rurik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rurik throws a hook but Shannon blocks it.
Shannon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rurik sprawls and moves away.
Nice jab there from Rurik.
A slow jab from Rurik misses its intended target.
Shannon shoots for a double leg takedown but Rurik sprawls well. He's pushed Shannon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rurik stuns Shannon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big left from Rurik misses.
Rurik throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shannon.
Shannon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rurik sprawls and moves away.
A slow jab from Rurik misses its intended target.
Shannon dives in for a single leg takedown but Rurik sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T3#
Rurik throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shannon takes one on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Mike Shannon has been cut.#KD2#
Rurik feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Shannon sprawling to the canvas! Shannon rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Rurik finish him?!
#ROC2#
Shannon is rocked!
Shannon slips a jab and a cross from Rurik.
Shannon tries to counter with a takedown but Rurik is quick to defend against it.
Oh Shannon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rurik throws a shot from downtown. Shannon moves away and avoids it.
Shannon seems to have got his legs back now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rurik pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shannon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rurik sprawls and moves away.
Rurik throws an overhand right that lands on Shannon's shoulder, as Shannon tries to avoid the shot.
Shannon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A shot to the liver by Rurik. Beautiful body shot.
Rurik misses with a looping right.
Rurik fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shannon on the side of the head.
Rurik lands with a nice body punch.
Rurik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shannon takes one to the chin there.
Shannon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rurik defends well and Shannon ends up having to push Rurik into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rurik throws a nice looking combination but Shannon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rurik clobbers Shannon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T4#
Rurik lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rurik throws a right and a left that Shannon avoids nicely.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Shannon. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Rurik scores with a jab to the body.
Shannon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rurik as he jumps to the side.
Rurik throws out a counter right but Shannon avoids it with no problem.
Rurik is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shannon.
Rurik lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shannon circles away quickly and effectively.
Shannon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rurik circles away.
Shannon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rurik stuffs the takedown attempt from Shannon. Shannon gets slowly back to his feet.
Rurik lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rurik misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rurik looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shannon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rurik avoids it really well and circles away.
Rurik looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Rurik dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Shannon's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Rurik throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shannon on the side of the head.
Rurik has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rurik throws an overhand right that lands on Shannon's shoulder, as Shannon tries to avoid the shot.
Shannon ducks under a wild hook from Rurik.
Shannon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Shannon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rurik.
Shannon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vladimir Rurik seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shannon blocks a jab.
Rurik misses with a looping left.
Shannon dodges the punch combination from Rurik.
Rurik stuffs the takedown attempt from Shannon. Shannon gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rurik misses with a straight left.
Shannon slips under a jab.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Shannon might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Rurik stuffs the takedown.
Shannon has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Shannon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rurik swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T1#
Rurik misses with a wild body shot.
Shannon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rurik sprawls and moves away.
Shannon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shannon blocks a jab.
Shannon tries to move into range but Rurik moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rurik throws the left hand but Shannon avoids the punch easily.
Rurik rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shannon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rurik. Shannon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shannon ducks under a wild hook from Rurik.
Shannon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rurik but Rurik pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shannon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rurik swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rurik scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shannon shoots in for a takedown but Rurik shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rurik missing with a left hand there. Shannon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rurik throws a leg kick which misses Shannon's front leg but catches the back leg as Shannon tries to avoid it.
Rurik scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rurik cracks Shannon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Good shot there by Rurik.
Shannon dives in and grabs Rurik's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rurik pushes down on Shannon's head and hops out.
A good leg kick by Rurik.
Rurik lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Shannon can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Rurik and Shannon drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Rurik.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladimir Rurik!
Vladimir Rurik thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Shannon digs a good body shot into Bungradidoa's ribs.#CL#
Bungradidoa closes the distance and pushes Shannon back into the cage.
Shannon scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Bungradidoa.
Shannon misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Shannon fails to land.
Bungradidoa tries to land knees in the clinch but Shannon avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Shannon fails to land.
Bungradidoa tries a body shot but Shannon blocks it.
Shannon swings wildly with an uppercut but Bungradidoa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bungradidoa tries to land knees in the clinch but Shannon avoids the damage to the body.
Shannon lands a shoulder strike.
Shannon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Shannon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bungradidoa tries to land knees in the clinch but Shannon avoids the damage to the body.
Shannon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bungradidoa's elbow.
Bungradidoa tries to land knees in the clinch but Shannon avoids the damage to the body.
Shannon lands a hook that snaps the head of Bungradidoa backwards.
Shannon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bungradidoa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shannon avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Shannon.
Bungradidoa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shannon.
#T1#
Shannon is trying to maintain a safe position but Bungradidoa gets an underhook and turns Shannon into the cage.
Bungradidoa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bungradidoa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shannon.
Nice body punch from Bungradidoa - that landed with a thud.
Bungradidoa misses with a body punch.
Shannon has a couple of punches blocked by Bungradidoa.
Shannon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shannon avoiding damage as Bungradidoa throws knees to the body.
Bungradidoa trying to land knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shannon.
A head punch on the inside from Shannon fails to land.
A short uppercut from Shannon.
Bungradidoa tries a body shot but Shannon blocks it.
Bungradidoa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shannon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bungradidoa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bungradidoa blocks an uppercut.
Shannon managing to block the knees to the body from Bungradidoa.
Shannon is working Bungradidoa over against the cage.
Shannon lands a shot to the body.
Bungradidoa is breathing heavily.
Bungradidoa scores a nice knee to the body.
#T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shannon.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bungradidoa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bungradidoa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shannon's elbow.
Shannon tries to stall but Bungradidoa uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bungradidoa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bungradidoa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Shannon.
Shannon misses with the head strike.
Bungradidoa cracks Shannon with a nice body shot.
Shannon managing to block the knees to the body from Bungradidoa.
Bungradidoa trying to land knees to the body.
Shannon works on Bungradidoa's body with a couple of short punches.
Shannon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shannon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shannon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bungradidoa backwards.
Shannon controlling the action here for a moment.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shannon.
Shannon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bungradidoa struggles to land a body shot inside as Shannon controls his hands.
#T3#
Shannon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shannon swings wildly with an uppercut but Bungradidoa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shannon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bungradidoa backwards.
Shannon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bungradidoa.
Bungradidoa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shannon is defending well for now.
Shannon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bungradidoa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shannon lands a left hand.
Bungradidoa blocks an uppercut.
Shannon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shannon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shannon has a couple of punches blocked by Bungradidoa.
Shannon blocks a body shot from Bungradidoa.
Bungradidoa missing with knees to the body.
Bungradidoa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shannon.
Bungradidoa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shannon.
Shannon taking a breather.
Bungradidoa digs a right hand underneath Shannon's ribcage. Shannon let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T4#
Bungradidoa trying to land knees to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Shannon tries to work over Bungradidoa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shannon lands a hook that snaps the head of Bungradidoa backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bungradidoa struggles to land a body shot inside as Shannon controls his hands.
Bungradidoa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shannon's elbow.
Bungradidoa pushes Shannon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bungradidoa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shannon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bungradidoa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shannon struggles to land a body shot inside as Bungradidoa controls his hands.
Bungradidoa digs a right hand underneath Shannon's ribcage. Shannon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bungradidoa trying to land knees to the body.
Bungradidoa misses with a body punch.
Shannon tries a body shot but Bungradidoa blocks it.
Bungradidoa working Shannon over with knees to the body.
Shannon managing to block the knees to the body from Bungradidoa.
Shannon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bungradidoa blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Bungradidoa.
Bungradidoa misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Shannon dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##KD#
Bungradidoa lands a big head kick that sends Shannon tumbling to the mat! Bungradidoa takes a step backwards and waves Shannon back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Shannon is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!#CUT#
It looks like Mike Shannon has been cut.
Bungradidoa wants to clinch up but Shannon keeps it at a distance.
Shannon doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Shannon is still on wobbly legs! Can Bungradidoa finish him?
Bungradidoa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shannon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bungradidoa somewhat.#CL#
Bungradidoa gets a clinch.
Bungradidoa tries to land knees in the clinch but Shannon avoids the damage to the body.
Bungradidoa working Shannon over with knees to the body.
Shannon seems to have recovered his senses.
Bungradidoa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bungradidoa misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bungradidoa blocks a body shot from Shannon.
Bungradidoa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shannon.
Shannon blocks a body shot from Bungradidoa.
Bungradidoa can't find room to land a body shot as Shannon controls the action.
Bungradidoa tries to land knees in the clinch but Shannon avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bungradidoa.
Bungradidoa missing with knees to the body.
A short right from Shannon.
Bungradidoa tries to land knees in the clinch but Shannon avoids the damage to the body.
Bungradidoa cracks Shannon with a nice body shot.
Shannon is breathing heavily.
Bungradidoa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shannon is defending well for now.
Shannon scores with a shot to the side of Bungradidoa's head.
Shannon lands a shot to the body.#T1#
Bungradidoa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shannon's elbow.
Shannon managing to block the knees to the body from Bungradidoa.
Bungradidoa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bungradidoa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shannon is defending well for now.
Shannon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bungradidoa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shannon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short body shot lands from Bungradidoa as the two fighters clinch.
Shannon works on Bungradidoa's body with a couple of short punches.
Bungradidoa trying to land knees to the body.
Shannon lands with a left to the head.
A body shot lands from Shannon.
Shannon pushes Bungradidoa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bungradidoa blocking some punches.
Bungradidoa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shannon.
Shannon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shannon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Bungradidoa.
#T2#
Bungradidoa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shannon or not.
Bungradidoa missing with knees to the body.
Bungradidoa misses with a body punch.
Mike Shannon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bungradidoa blocking some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shannon has a couple of punches blocked by Bungradidoa.
Bungradidoa prevents a body shot from Shannon.
Bungradidoa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shannon pushes Bungradidoa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bungradidoa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shannon's elbow.
Shannon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bungradidoa misses with a punch to the body.
Bungradidoa scores with a hook to the body.
Bungradidoa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Bungradidoa.
Bungradidoa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shannon misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Bungradidoa.
Bungradidoa lands a body punch.
Bungradidoa digs a right hand underneath Shannon's ribcage. Shannon let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T3#
Bungradidoa scores a nice knee to the body.
Bungradidoa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shannon avoids it.
Shannon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shannon stalling in the clinch but Bungradidoa improves position.
Bungradidoa cracks Shannon with a nice body shot.
Shannon managing to block the knees to the body from Bungradidoa.
Bungradidoa working Shannon over with knees to the body.
Bungradidoa tries to land knees in the clinch but Shannon avoids the damage to the body.
Bungradidoa struggles to land a body shot inside as Shannon controls his hands.
A body shot lands from Shannon.
Bungradidoa landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Shannon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shannon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shannon prevents a body shot from Bungradidoa.
Shannon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bungradidoa's elbow.
Shannon takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bungradidoa missing with knees to the body.
Bungradidoa scores with a hook to the body.#T4#
Nice body punch from Bungradidoa.
Bungradidoa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shannon managing to block the knees to the body from Bungradidoa.
Bungradidoa misses with a body punch.
Shannon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bungradidoa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shannon.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bungradidoa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shannon is defending well for now.
A short right from Shannon on the inside.
A body shot lands from Bungradidoa.
Shannon trying to control the position but instead, Bungradidoa has worked for underhooks and has pushed Shannon into the cage.
Bungradidoa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bungradidoa can't find room to land a body shot as Shannon controls the action.
Bungradidoa blocks an uppercut.
Shannon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shannon prevents a body shot from Bungradidoa.
Shannon managing to block the knees to the body from Bungradidoa.
Bungradidoa missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mophaf Bungradidoa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mike Shannon's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bungradidoa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mophaf Bungradidoa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shannon scores with a nice head shot.
Shannon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shannon keeps Bungradidoa at a distance using the push kick.
Bungradidoa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shannon throws a shot to the body.
Bungradidoa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shannon.
Bungradidoa tries to clinch but Shannon is having none of it.
Shannon lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bungradidoa will feel that in the morning.
Bungradidoa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danga de danga de dang - Shannon scores with a four punch combination!#CUT2#
It looks like Mophaf Bungradidoa has been cut.
Bungradidoa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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!
Bungradidoa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shannon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bungradidoa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL#
Shannon gets tackled into the cage by Bungradidoa. Bungradidoa maintains the clinch. #T1#
Bungradidoa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shannon misses with a punch to the body.
Bungradidoa utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Shannon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Bungradidoa - that landed with a thud.
Bungradidoa unloads a knee to the mid-section. Shannon lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Shannon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A hook to the body from Bungradidoa.
Bungradidoa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bungradidoa landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Shannon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bungradidoa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bungradidoa lands a body punch.
Bungradidoa lands a body punch.
Bungradidoa scores with a hook to the body.
Bungradidoa tries a body shot but Shannon blocks it.
Bungradidoa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shannon.
#T2#
Bungradidoa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shannon is defending well for now.
Shannon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bungradidoa is leaning against Shannon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bungradidoa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shannon.
Bungradidoa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shannon or not.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bungradidoa scores with a hook to the body.
Bungradidoa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shannon's elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Bungradidoa.
Shannon managing to block the knees to the body from Bungradidoa.
Bungradidoa can't find room to land a body shot as Shannon controls the action.
Bungradidoa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bungradidoa lands a body shot.
Bungradidoa tries to land knees in the clinch but Shannon avoids the damage to the body.
Shannon avoiding damage as Bungradidoa throws knees to the body.
Bungradidoa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shannon avoids it.
Bungradidoa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shannon.
Shannon avoiding damage as Bungradidoa throws knees to the body.
Bungradidoa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shannon.
Shannon lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
Good body shot from Bungradidoa.
Shannon avoiding damage as Bungradidoa throws knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Shannon.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Bungradidoa here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Shannon misses with a punch to the body.
Bungradidoa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shannon.
Shannon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bungradidoa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shannon blocks a body shot from Bungradidoa.
Bungradidoa trying to land knees to the body.
Shannon lands a shoulder strike.
Bungradidoa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shannon blocks a body shot from Bungradidoa.
Bungradidoa can't find room to land a body shot as Shannon controls the action.
Shannon avoiding damage as Bungradidoa throws knees to the body.
Shannon pushes Bungradidoa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bungradidoa can't find room to land a body shot as Shannon controls the action.
Shannon looking to slow down the pace here.
Shannon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Shannon.
Bungradidoa is working Shannon over against the cage.
Bungradidoa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bungradidoa prevents a body shot from Shannon.
Bungradidoa tries a body shot but Shannon blocks it.
Bungradidoa tries to throw a body punch but Shannon avoids it by throwing Bungradidoa back against the cage.
Shannon lands with a short shot to the head.
Shannon slows down the pace here.
Knees to the body from Bungradidoa.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bungradidoa blocks a body shot from Shannon.
Shannon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bungradidoa digs a right hand into Shannon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shannon's gas tank.
Shannon misses with some punches.
Shannon avoiding damage as Bungradidoa throws knees to the body.
Shannon tries to work over Bungradidoa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shannon struggles to land a body shot inside as Bungradidoa controls his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mophaf Bungradidoa.
I think Bungradidoa has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 80: House of Pain
Date: Feb 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Hammouche takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Good exchange - Shannon coming out on top.
Shannon throws a jab but it's blocked by Hammouche.
Shannon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A big right from Hammouche misses.
Shannon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hammouche stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shannon lands a hook that stumbles Hammouche back into the cage. Shannon follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Hammouche to the canvas! Shannon pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Hammouche has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Mike Shannon!
After winning the bout, Mike Shannon 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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Event:
KAMIKAZE 65: Zephyr
Date: Dec 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Shannon misses with a looping left.
Hiko drops down looking for a counter takedown but Shannon sprawls and moves away.
Shannon misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Shannon.
Hiko ducks under a wild hook from Shannon.
Hiko appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Good leg kick by Shannon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#TD#
Hiko is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Shannon's half guard.
Hiko winds up and cracks Shannon with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hiko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shannon's head.
Shannon tries to get to full guard but Hiko has control of the leg.
Shannon wants to get back to his feet.
Shannon desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Hiko working Shannon over with strikes.
Hiko working over Shannon with some ground and pound. Shannon looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hiko 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Shannon is staying active underneath Hiko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Shannon gets back to full guard.
Shannon wants to sweep here but Hiko controlling him for the moment.
Hiko throws a big right hand that misses.
Hiko trying to control but Shannon is working from the bottom.
Hiko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hiko trying to control the position from guard on top but Shannon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hiko preventing the sweep.
Hiko has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hiko throwing strikes from guard but Shannon blocks nicely.
Shannon has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hiko landing some decent shots from guard.
Shannon has control of Hiko's left arm, preventing Hiko from doing any damage. #T2#
Hiko working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Shannon wants to get back to his feet but Hiko is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Shannon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hiko.
Shannon has his hands on Hiko's head, controlling the position.
Shannon 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.
Hiko prevents Shannon from getting back to his feet.
Hiko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shannon pulls Hiko in close to prevent any damage.
Shannon is trying to control the position but Hiko postures up.
Hiko lands a couple of elbows.
Shannon wants to sweep here but Hiko controlling him for the moment.
Shannon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Shannon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hiko wants to control from the top but Shannon keeps moving.
Hiko will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shannon trying to keep a closed guard but Hiko is proving a slippery customer.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shannon can do anything to dispel that myth.
Shannon looking for a sweep. Not yet Shannon, not yet.
Hiko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hiko lands a couple of elbows.
Shannon managing to control the position.
Hiko trying to control but Shannon is working from the bottom.
Shannon 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.
Hiko trying to control the position from guard on top but Shannon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shannon controls Hiko momentarily but Hiko frees himself.
Hiko lands a couple of digs.
Hiko stops Shannon from standing up.
Shannon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hiko.
Hiko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hiko stopping the sweep attempt from Shannon.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hiko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hiko wants to control from the top but Shannon keeps moving.
Shannon seems keen to control Hiko's posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hiko is in close to Shannon's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Shannon pulls Hiko in close to his closed guard and prevents Hiko from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hiko makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aki Hiko dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Hiko misses with a series of wild punches.
Shannon steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hiko.
Hiko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hiko darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hiko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shannon can do to turn this around?
Shannon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hiko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shannon.
Shannon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hiko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shannon on the side of the head.
Shannon tried to score with a low kick but Hiko checks it.
Hiko half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Hiko.
Shannon throws a hook but Hiko avoids it easily.
Shannon avoids the body shot from Hiko.
Hiko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Hiko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shannon tries to clinch but Hiko is having none of it.
Hiko moves forwards but Shannon connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Aki Hiko has been cut.
Shannon throws a head kick but Hiko moves out of range.
Shannon misses with a straight left.
Shannon misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Shannon misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Shannon misses the target.
Shannon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shannon lands a jab to the nose.
Hiko fails with the takedown
and Shannon counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Shannon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hiko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shannon misses with a hook. Hiko ducked under it nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hiko.
Hiko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shannon throws out the jab.
Hiko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shannon.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hiko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shannon tries to clinch but Hiko is having none of it.
Hiko tries to counter with a takedown but Shannon is quick to defend against it.
Shannon feints and then cracks Hiko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hiko down.
Hiko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hiko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD#
Hiko gets a double leg takedown into Shannon's guard.
Shannon trying to control the position here. #T3#
Hiko works over Shannon with some ground and pound from guard.
Hiko working some strikes from top position.
Shannon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hiko's guard. #REVB#
Shannon controlling from the top position.
Shannon throwing strikes but missing.
Hiko is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Shannon is trying to stand.
Hiko is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hiko takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hiko seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hiko lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hiko slips a nice elbow through Shannon's hands, connecting with Shannon's forehead.#T4#
Hiko lands with a punch from half guard.
Shannon is trying to stand.
Shannon manages to get to full guard.
Hiko trying to control the position from guard on top but Shannon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hiko scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hiko throws a big right hand that misses.
Hiko postures up and lands a big shot to Shannon's brow.
Hiko stays in close to Shannon's body and controls the position.
Shannon keeping full guard, as Hiko tries to pass.
Shannon 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.
Aki Hiko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hiko trying to control but Shannon is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aki Hiko dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aki Hiko's cut.
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#
Hiko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hiko drops down looking for a counter takedown but Shannon sprawls and moves away.
Nice straight punches there by Hiko. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hiko.
Hiko blocks a leg kick.
Hiko tries to counter with a takedown but Shannon is quick to defend against it.
Shannon throws a hook but Hiko blocks it.
Shannon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hiko thuds his right hand into Shannon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#KD#
Hiko lands a left and a right that send Shannon crashing to the mat, dazed. Hiko thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Shannon is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shannon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shannon is still on wobbly legs! Can Hiko finish him?
Hiko just misses with a punch to the body.
Shannon seems to have recovered his senses.#CL2#
Shannon clinches.
A hook to the body from Hiko.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hiko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Hiko.
Shannon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Shannon throws a punch but it's blocked by Hiko.
Hiko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shannon backwards.
Shannon misses with a body punch.
Hiko tries to pull guard but Shannon won't allow it.
Shannon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hiko tries to pull guard but Shannon holds him up against the cage and eventually Hiko drops back down to his feet.
Hiko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hiko.
Hiko is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hiko jumps guard but Shannon stands there with Hiko around his waist. Hiko gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aki Hiko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hiko digs a right hand into Shannon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shannon's gas tank.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hiko just misses with a elbow thrown towards Shannon's brow.
Shannon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shannon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shannon misses with some punches.
Mike Shannon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##TD#
Hiko pulls guard.
Shannon slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hiko throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Shannon is looking to work some ground and pound but Hiko has wrist control.
Hiko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shannon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Shannon preventing the sweep.
Hiko keeping moving, preventing Shannon from controlling successfully.
Shannon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hiko striking off his back but it's not causing Shannon any problems.
Shannon stopping the sweep attempt from Hiko.
Shannon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aki Hiko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Shannon is looking to work some ground and pound but Hiko has wrist control.
Hiko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Shannon misses with a hook. Hiko ducked under it nicely.
Hiko connects with a body shot.
Shannon misses with a hook
#TD#
and Hiko counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Shannon trying to control but Hiko postures up.
Hiko is trying to control. Shannon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hiko is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Shannon is trying to stand.
Shannon wants to get back to full guard.
Shannon is refusing to be controlled, as Hiko sits in half guard.
Shannon wants to get back to his feet.
Shannon gets full guard.#T4#
Hiko controlling from the top position.
Shannon trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Hiko trying to control the position from guard on top but Shannon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hiko sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hiko stops Shannon from standing up.
Hiko controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shannon looks to land a left hand but Hiko moved out of range nicely.
Shannon throws an overhand right that lands on Hiko's shoulder, as Hiko tries to avoid the shot.
Hiko tries to counter with a takedown but Shannon is quick to defend against it.
Hiko connects with a crisp jab.
Mike Shannon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Shannon misses #TD#
and Hiko counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shannon manages to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aki Hiko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hiko has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aki Hiko!
Aki Hiko thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 55: Just Fight
Date: Sep 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Shannon leaves Wuzz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shannon avoids the body shot from Wuzz.
Wuzz throws a front kick aimed at Shannon's knee but Shannon avoids it well.
Wuzz lands with a straight right. Shannon didn't see that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shannon. Wuzz does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've been informed that Wuzz 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.
Wuzz sizes up Shannon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shannon misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Wuzz feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Shannon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wuzz is one step ahead there.
Shannon trying to keep a closed guard but Wuzz is proving a slippery customer.
Wuzz wants to control from the top but Shannon keeps moving.
Shannon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shannon tries to get out of the position.
Wuzz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wuzz controls from within his opponent's guard.
Shannon can't keep his opponent in guard - Wuzz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1#
Shannon is trying to stand.
Wuzz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Wuzz is trying to control. Shannon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Shannon misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Shannon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shannon trying to control but Wuzz postures up.
Shannon is looking for a sweep. Wuzz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shannon flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Still in half guard, Wuzz seems content to control.
Shannon pushes Wuzz off looking to stand but Wuzz dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB2#
Wuzz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shannon sees it coming and defends easily.
Shannon wants to control but Wuzz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Shannon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wuzz on the ground.#T2##SUB2#
Wuzz is looking for a kimura here.
Wuzz wants to pass to mount but Shannon is defending the position.
Wuzz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Wuzz prevents Shannon from improving his position.#SUB2#
Wuzz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shannon is just riding it out for now. Wuzz eventually gives up the hold.
Wuzz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shannon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wuzz is working away from the top position though.
Shannon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Wuzz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shannon has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Shannon is defending against the submission attempts here by Wuzz.
#T3#
Shannon is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Wuzz seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Shannon is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). David Wuzz!
David Wuzz is the new super heavyweight champion!
Our winner, David Wuzz, 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:
KAMIKAZE Kickboxing
Date: Aug 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Shannon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Raban jabs at Shannon's body.#CL2#
Raban clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shannon.
Raban controlling the action here for a moment.
The referee is keeping an eye on Raban - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Shannon working some nice short punches in the clinch.#CUT#
It looks like James Raban has been cut.
Shannon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Raban backwards.
Raban is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Shannon misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shannon taking a breather.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shannon.
Shannon misses with a punch to the body.
Shannon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rabans head.
Nice body punch from Shannon - that landed with a thud.
Raban looks winded!
Raban blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1#
Shannon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shannon scores with a shoulder strike.
Raban blocks a body shot from Shannon.
Shannon taking a breather.
Raban is pushing Shannon up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Raban looking to stall.
Shannon swings wildly with an uppercut but Raban uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raban blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shannon lands with a right to the head.
Shannon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Raban looking to slow down the pace here.
Shannon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shannon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shannon pushes Raban back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Raban is stalling here.
Raban is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Shannon misses with a body punch.
Shannon swings wildly with an uppercut but Raban uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raban trying to control the position but instead, Shannon has worked for underhooks and has pushed Raban into the ropes.
Raban leaning against his opponent.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shannon.
Shannon works on Raban's body with a couple of short punches.
Raban looking to slow down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by James Raban.
Shannon scores with a jab.
Mike Shannon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raban swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shannon counters with a left to the body. #CL#
Shannon clinches up against the ropes.#T3#
Shannon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Shannon is struggling to control the position.
Shannon tries a body shot but Raban blocks it.
Raban is looking to control Shannon's arms but Shannon gets an underhook and turns him. Now Raban has his back to the ropes.
Raban blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shannon gets through Raban's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shannon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Raban is looking to control Shannon's arms but Shannon gets an underhook and turns him. Now Raban has his back to the ropes.
Shannon lands a body punch.
Shannon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Shannon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shannon.
Raban blocks a body shot from Shannon.
Raban blocks an uppercut.
Shannon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shannon.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shannon as Raban tries to tie him up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T4#
Shannon tries a body shot but Raban blocks it.
Shannon misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Shannon. #CUT#
That has opened up James Raban's cut even more.
Raban wants to stall.
Raban stalling in the clinch but Shannon improves position.
Raban stalling in the clinch but Shannon improves position.
Raban effectively controlling the action here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by James Raban.
Shannon avoids the head kick by Raban.
Raban moves in looking to clinch but Shannon pushes him off.#CL#
Shannon darts in and clinches Raban up against the ropes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shannon presses Raban against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shannon misses with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Shannon lands with a short shot to the head.
Shannon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raban's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Shannon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Raban's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Raban on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Raban throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fighters circling - Shannon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shannon looks to land a right hand but Raban moved out of range.
Shannon throws a jab when Raban was well out of range.
Raban avoids the body shot from Shannon.
Raban lands a head shot.
Shannon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raban.
Shannon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Raban can do to turn this around?
Raban dodges the punch combination from Shannon.
Shannon lunges at Raban with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Raban's hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raban misses with a left hand
and Shannon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Raban throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Shannon misses the target.
Shannon throws a jab when Raban was well out of range.
A cross from Raban lands.#T1#
Shannon punishes Raban's body with a nice straight punch.
Raban misses with a wild body shot.
Raban is breathing heavily.
Raban slips under a jab from Shannon.
Shannon walks into a left hand.
Shannon lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Shannon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shannon lands a nice looking body kick.
Shannon looks to score with a jab to the body but Raban is just out of range.
Raban walks into a stiff left hand from Shannon.#CUT#
The cut above James Raban's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Shannon with a nice cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shannon looks to score with a jab to the body but Raban is just out of range.
Raban wants to counter the offense by Shannon and move into the clinch position.
An inside leg kick lands from Shannon.
Raban moves forwards but Shannon connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT#
James Raban's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Raban defending well as Shannon loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Shannon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2#
Shannon trying to control the position but instead, Raban has worked for underhooks and has pushed Shannon into the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Shannon.
Shannon tries to throw a body punch but Raban avoids it by throwing Shannon back against the ropes.
Raban slowing the pace effectively.
Shannon struggles to land a body shot inside as Raban controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shannon.
Shannon misses with the head strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Raban - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Shannon misses with a punch to the body.
Raban blocking some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shannon as Raban tries to tie him up.
Raban stalls.
Raban has Shannon pressed against the ropes.
#T3#
Shannon misses with some punches.
Raban looking to slow down the pace here.
Shannon lands a nice shot to the body.
Shannon lands a right hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shannon.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at James Raban's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mike Shannon!
After winning the bout, Mike Shannon 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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Event:
KAMIKAZE 42: Walls
Date: Jul 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Shannon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Adrian slips a jab from Shannon.
Adrian tries to clinch but Shannon moves out of range.
Shannon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shannon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Adrian rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shannon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shannon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Adrian throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Adrian tries to clinch there but Shannon circles away.
Adrian tries to clinch
and Shannon counters with a right hand to the body.
Adrian tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shannon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Adrian tries to clinch but Shannon is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adrian lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shannon circles away quickly and effectively.
Shannon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Shannon.
Shannon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Adrian tries to counter with a clinch but Shannon shakes him off and moves away.
Shannon throws a one two combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adrian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shannon.
#T1#
Shannon keeps the fight on the outside.
Yo Adrian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shannon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shannon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Shannon lands a jab to Adrian's midsection.
Adrian looks winded!
Shannon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Adrian has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shannon finds it's way round the side to connect with Adrian's head.
Shannon feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Adrian collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mike Shannon!
Mike Shannon retains his super heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Mike Shannon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 38: Tornado
Date: Jul 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Hiko throws an overhand right that lands on Shannon's shoulder, as Shannon tries to avoid the shot.
Shannon stuns Hiko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL2#
Shannon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shannon lands with a right to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Aki Hiko has been cut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hiko.
Shannon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shannon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hiko's elbow.
Hiko prevents a body shot from Shannon.
Shannon misses with the head strike.
Hiko is trying to drag Shannon to the mat but Shannon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hiko is looking for a takedown.
Shannon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Shannon.
A right hand to the body from Shannon.
Shannon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
I was talking to Hiko's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hiko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shannon backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shannon cracks Hiko with a nice body shot.
Shannon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hiko up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Shannon. #T1#
Hiko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shannon lands a left hand.
Shannon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hiko is breathing heavily.
Shannon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shannon.
Shannon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shannon lands with a short shot to the head.
Shannon cracks Hiko with a nice body shot.
Hiko prevents a body shot from Shannon.
Shannon lands a nice shot to the body.
Shannon lands a shoulder strike.
Shannon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hiko backwards.
Shannon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC2#
Hiko is rocked!
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!
Shannon throws a head punch that misses.
Oh Hiko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shannon has a couple of punches blocked by Hiko.
Shannon swings wildly with an uppercut but Hiko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shannon misses with some punches.
Shannon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shannon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shannon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shannon has Hiko pressed against the cage.
Shannon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hiko blocks an uppercut.
Hiko seems to have got his legs back now.
A right handed body shot lands from Shannon.
#T2#
Hiko tries for a takedown but Shannon manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aki Hiko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shannon lands a body shot.
Shannon creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Hiko with a big uppercut! Hiko tries to clinch up but Shannon pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Hiko to the mat! Hiko covers up and Shannon unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mike Shannon!
Mike Shannon is the new super heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Mike Shannon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 33: Attack
Date: Jun 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Adrian throws a body punch but Shannon moves out of range.
Shannon throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice shot by Adrian.#CUT#
It looks like Mike Shannon has been cut.
Adrian tries to clinch up.
Shannon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Adrian.
Shannon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Adrian blocks a jab.
Adrian takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Adrian misses with a body punch
and Shannon counters with a straight right hand.
Adrian takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shannon. Adrian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adrian misses with a hook
and Shannon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Adrian takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circling - Shannon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yo Adrian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adrian connects with the punch.
Shannon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Adrian momentarily.
Shannon throws a left and a right that both miss
and Adrian counters with a right hand to the body.
Shannon missing with a left hand there. Adrian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Shannon misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Adrian forces Shannon back against the cage and clinches.
Shannon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shannon is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Shannon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Adrian backwards.
Adrian prevents a body shot from Shannon.
Adrian blocks a body shot from Shannon.
A head punch on the inside from Shannon fails to land.
Shannon managing to block the knees to the body from Adrian.
Shannon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Adrian's elbow.
Shannon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shannon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shannon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Adrian backwards.
Adrian is breathing heavily.
Shannon scores with a shot to the side of Adrian's head.
Shannon controlling the action here for a moment.
Adrian is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T2#
Nice body punch from Adrian.
Adrian blocks a body shot from Shannon.
Adrian working Shannon over with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adrian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shannon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shannon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Adrian lands a shoulder strike.
Shannon misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Adrian.
Shannon presses Adrian against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Adrian taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Shannon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Shannon.
Shannon misses with a punch on the inside.
Adrian landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Shannon tries a body shot but Adrian blocks it.
Shannon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Adrian's elbow. #T3#
Shannon throws a head punch that misses.
Adrian prevents a body shot from Shannon.
Shannon is trying to maintain a safe position but Adrian gets an underhook and turns Shannon into the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Adrian.
Adrian misses with a punch to the body.
Adrian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Adrian missing with knees to the body.
Adrian taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Shannon tries to work over Adrian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Adrian utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Adrian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Adrian utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Adrian can't find room to land a body shot as Shannon controls the action.
Adrian landing knees to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Adrian - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Adrian. #T4#
Adrian lands a body punch.
Adrian avoiding damage.
Adrian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Adrian lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adrian missing with knees to the body.
Adrian lands a good knee to the midsection. Shannon won't want to take too many of those.
Adrian can't find room to land a body shot as Shannon controls the action.
Adrian pushes Shannon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Adrian.
Adrian missing with knees to the body.
Shannon takes an elbow to the temple.
Shannon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shannon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shannon takes a knee to the side of the body.
Adrian creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Shannon's defenses.
Adrian crunches a lovely knee into Shannon's ribcage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yo Adrian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Shannon's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nice shot by Adrian.
Shannon looks to land a body kick but Adrian moved away.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shannon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Adrian.
Shannon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adrian working Shannon over with knees to the body.
Adrian misses with a body punch.
Adrian working Shannon over with knees to the body.
Adrian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Adrian trying to land knees to the body.
Adrian lands a knee to the head.
Shannon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Adrian tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shannon avoids it.
Adrian using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Adrian obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adrian pushes Shannon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shannon is breathing heavily.
Adrian holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T1#
Shannon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adrian tries to work over Shannon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Adrian lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shannon.
Adrian scores with a nice hook to the head.
Adrian tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shannon avoids it.
Shannon blocks a body shot from Adrian.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Adrian takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Adrian pushes Shannon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Adrian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shannon can do to turn this around?
Adrian content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Shannon misses with the head strike.
Adrian lands an elbow inside.
Adrian landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Shannon letting Adrian take a breather here.
Adrian taking a breather.
Adrian is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T2#
Adrian lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Shannon.
Adrian blocking some punches.
Shannon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shannon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shannon avoiding damage as Adrian throws knees to the body.
Shannon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Adrian blocks a body shot from Shannon.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Adrian obliges.
Adrian lands a body punch in the clinch.
Adrian will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Shannon up against the cage.
Shannon lands with a right to the head.
Adrian lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
Adrian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shannon prevents a body shot from Adrian.
Shannon letting Adrian take a breather here.
Adrian blocks a body shot from Shannon.
Shannon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shannon misses with a punch to the body.
Adrian misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shannon.
Adrian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Adrian scores with a shot to the side of Shannon's head.
Adrian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shannon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shannon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shannon can't find room to land a body shot as Adrian controls the action.
Adrian misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shannon.
Shannon struggles to land a body shot inside as Adrian controls his hands.
Shannon working aggressively here.
Yo Adrian has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T4#
Adrian tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shannon avoids it.
Shannon working aggressively here.
Adrian gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Adrian lands a nice knee to the body.
Adrian lands a nice uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Shannon misses with the head strike.
Shannon misses with some punches.
Shannon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shannon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short left from Shannon.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adrian is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shannon is defending well for now.
Shannon can't find room to land a body shot as Adrian controls the action.
Adrian stalling the fight.
Adrian blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Shannon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yo Adrian dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mike Shannon's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Adrian tries to clinch up.
Shannon tries a head kick but it misses.
Shannon lands a jab to Adrian's midsection.#CL#
Shannon tries to keep at a distance but Adrian has taken the fight into the clinch.
Shannon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Adrian working Shannon over with knees to the body.
Adrian working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Adrian pressing his opponent against the cage.
Adrian works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adrian tries to throw a body punch but Shannon avoids it by throwing Adrian back against the cage.
Shannon tries to work over Adrian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shannon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Adrian crunches a lovely knee into Shannon's ribcage.
Adrian using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Adrian scores a nice knee to the body.
#T1#
Adrian'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.
Adrian lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shannon backwards.
Shannon misses with a body punch.
Adrian working Shannon over with knees to the body.
Adrian throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shannon blocks it with crossed arms.
Adrian working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Adrian stalling in the clinch.
Shannon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Adrian working Shannon over with knees to the body.
Adrian has Shannon pushed against the cage.
Adrian tries to throw a body punch but Shannon avoids it by throwing Adrian back against the cage.
Adrian scores with a hook to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Adrian lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#T2#
Adrian tries a body shot but Shannon blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Shannon.
Adrian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Shannon fails to land.
Adrian leaning his opponent against the cage.
Adrian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shannon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Adrian backwards.
Adrian tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shannon avoids it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Shannon.
Adrian blocks a body shot from Shannon.
Adrian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Adrian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Adrian looking to stall.
Shannon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Shannon - that landed with a thud.
Adrian prevents a body shot from Shannon.
Shannon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shannon throws a punch but it's blocked by Adrian.
Shannon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shannon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Adrian.
Shannon misses with a body punch.
Shannon tries a body shot but Adrian blocks it.
Shannon lands an uppercut.
Shannon throws a punch but it's blocked by Adrian.
Shannon lands a nice shot to the body.
Shannon scores with a hook to the body.
Shannon lands a nice shot to the body.
Shannon lands a right hand. #T4#
Shannon stalling the fight.
Shannon lands with a right to the head.
Shannon misses with a body punch.
Shannon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adrian looking to slow down the pace here.
A short left from Shannon.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adrian lands a shot to the body.
Adrian slows down the pace here.
Shannon pushes Adrian back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shannon.
Shannon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#ROC2#
Adrian is rocked!
Shannon is working Adrian over against the cage.
Shannon lands with a right to the head.
Oh Adrian is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shannon unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Adrian! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Shannon is unloading with more strikes now! Adrian drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Shannon!
Our winner, Mike Shannon, 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:
KAMIKAZE 28: Shot
Date: Jun 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Shannon slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lewis dives in and grabs Shannon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shannon pushes down on Lewis's head and hops out.
A lazy left from Shannon finds it's target.
Lewis misses with a body shot.
Justin Lewis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shannon throws a head kick that misses.
Lewis shoots and misses
and Shannon counters with a right hand to the body. #CL#
Shannon takes the fight into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Shannon as the two fighters clinch.
Shannon scores with a shot to the side of Lewis's head.
A nice left hand lands by Shannon.
Lewis throws a punch but it's blocked by Shannon.
Shannon scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Lewis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lewis looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Shannon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Decent striking displayed by Shannon there.
Shannon cracks Lewis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lewis fails with a takedown attempt.
Mike Shannon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Lewis.#T1#
Shannon connects with a body shot that sends Lewis's belly button to the back.
Mike Shannon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#KD#
Shannon sends Lewis crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Shannon is motioning to the referee to let Lewis up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Lewis is rocked!
Shannon connects with a body shot that sends Lewis's belly button to the back.
Lewis is still on wobbly legs! Can Shannon finish him?
Lewis looks winded!
Lewis circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Shannon. Lewis falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Shannon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Shannon!
A relieved looking Mike Shannon thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 27: Fight Time
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Shannon throws a body shot but no joy.
Teka misses with a body shot
and Shannon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Shannon.
Teka blocks a jab.
Teka just misses with a punch to the body.
Shannon swinging wildly here.
Shannon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Teka manages to avoid it.
Teka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Shannon does it's job there.#CUT#
It looks like Tui Teka has been cut.
Shannon defending well as Teka loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teka doesn't manage to clinch there - Shannon circles away.
Shannon avoids the body shot from Teka.
Shannon throws a head kick but Teka moves out of range.
Teka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Teka missing with a left hand there. Shannon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mike Shannon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Shannon throws a hook but Teka avoids it easily.
Shannon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good exchange - Shannon coming out on top.#CL#
Shannon forces Teka back against the cage and clinches.
Teka tries to work over Shannon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Teka tries a body shot but Shannon blocks it.
Teka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shannon lands with a right to the head.
Shannon lands a big right hand that drops Teka! The killer instinct kicks in and Shannon finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Shannon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Shannon!
During a confident post fight interview, Mike Shannon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 12: Horror
Date: Apr 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Santana throws a hook but Shannon avoids it easily.
Shannon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shannon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shannon throws a right hand that Santana ducks under and follows up with a left that Santana also avoids with ease.
Shannon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Shannon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shannon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shannon misses with a looping left.
Shannon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Santana! But no joy.
A jab lands there for Shannon.
Santana checks a leg kick.
Santana misses with a hook.#TD2#
Santana throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Shannon was covering up waiting for the punch and Santana finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shannon wants to stand but Santana is controlling the position.
Santana tries to free his leg and advance position but Shannon is retaining full guard. #T1#
Shannon pulls Santana in close to his closed guard and prevents Santana from doing any damage or advancing position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shannon is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Shannon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Santana escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shannon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shannon postures up.
Shannon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shannon with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Shannon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Santana has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shannon has managed to get both his arms back between Santana's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Shannon wants to pass the guard but Santana is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Santana working for a triangle but Shannon defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Shannon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Shannon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Shannon's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB2#
Santana working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shannon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shannon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Santana had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shannon defends it easily.
Santana keeping moving, preventing Shannon from controlling successfully. #T3#
Shannon controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Santana throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shannon pushing down on Santana's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Santana is refusing to be controlled, as Shannon sits in half guard.
Shannon works his foot free and advances to mount.
Shannon wants to control the pace but Santana is squirming around nicely.
Shannon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Santana is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Shannon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Santana on the ground.
Santana is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Shannon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Santana regains half guard.
Shannon is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Santana looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shannon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Santana knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Santana tries to get to full guard but Shannon has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shannon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Santana defending well though. #SUB2#
Santana looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shannon is thwarting Santana's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Shannon dominated that round.
That's time! Shannon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Shannon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Shannon misses.
Santana swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shannon throws the left hand but Santana avoids the punch easily.
Santana throws a body punch but Shannon moves out of range.
Shannon connects with the punch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Shannon.
Mike Shannon is winning the standup battle so far.
Shannon displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Shannon catches Santana with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Shannon lands a right hook to the body.
Shannon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santana was well out of range. Poor timing from Shannon.
Santana takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santana throws the left hand but Shannon avoids the punch easily.
Shannon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Santana swings widly with a right hand
and Shannon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Santana has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Santana there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1#
Santana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shannon was well out of range. Poor timing from Santana.
Santana is breathing heavily.#KD#
Shannon lands a big head kick that sends Santana tumbling to the mat! Shannon takes a step backwards and waves Santana back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Santana is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Rayborn Santana has been cut.
Santana looks to land a right hand but Shannon moved out of range.
A quick step to the side and Shannon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Santana is still on wobbly legs! Can Shannon finish him?
Shannon ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Santana's jaw. Santana's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Shannon does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Shannon!
Mike Shannon thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 6: Masters
Date: Apr 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Arnaboldi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Arnaboldi , right into the meat.
Arnaboldi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT2#
It looks like Mike Shannon has been cut.
Arnaboldi is looking to score with low kicks.
Arnaboldi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some wild striking there from Arnaboldi .
Arnaboldi slips under a jab.
Arnaboldi scores with a leg kick.
Shannon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shannon.
Arnaboldi blocks a jab.
Arnaboldi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Huberto Arnaboldi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Arnaboldi . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Arnaboldi .
Nice defenses there by Shannon.
Shannon throws a body punch but Arnaboldi moves out of range.
Arnaboldi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A leg kick checked by Shannon.#T1#
Arnaboldi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Arnaboldi looks to throw the jab but Shannon is out of range.
Shannon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arnaboldi moves away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shannon, as that shot connected.
#CUT#
It looks like Huberto Arnaboldi has been cut.
Shannon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shannon throws a hook to the side of Arnaboldi 's head but Arnaboldi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shannon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arnaboldi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Arnaboldi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shannon throws a jab when Arnaboldi was well out of range.
Arnaboldi throws the left hand but Shannon avoids the punch easily.
Shannon drops his hands momentarily and Arnaboldi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Shannon swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice jab there from Arnaboldi .
Arnaboldi moves out of range of the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arnaboldi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Shannon throws a sloppy head kick
and Arnaboldi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shannon tries a head kick but it misses.
Shannon feints and then cracks Arnaboldi 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Arnaboldi down.
Arnaboldi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shannon misses with a wild combination.
#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Arnaboldi has knocked Shannon down with a huge combo! Arnaboldi steps away and waves a wobbly Shannon back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Arnaboldi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shannon takes a swing at Arnaboldi 's ribcage but misses.
Shannon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Arnaboldi lands a jab to the nose.
Arnaboldi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shannon. That did some damage!
Shannon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Arnaboldi lands with an overhand left.#T3#
Arnaboldi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shannon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shannon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Arnaboldi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shannon.
Shannon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shannon throws a right hand that Arnaboldi ducks under and follows up with a left that Arnaboldi also avoids with ease.
Arnaboldi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Shannon had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Shannon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Arnaboldi misses with an uppercut
and Arnaboldi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shannon throws a leg kick but Arnaboldi checks it. #CL2#
Arnaboldi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Arnaboldi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arnaboldi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Shannon - that landed with a thud.
Shannon blocks a body shot from Arnaboldi .
Arnaboldi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shannon backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shannon tries a body shot but Arnaboldi blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shannon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Arnaboldi throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Arnaboldi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Arnaboldi staying out of range there.
An inside leg kick from Shannon misses.
Arnaboldi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Arnaboldi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shannon circles away quickly and effectively.
Arnaboldi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shannon.
Arnaboldi misses the shot to the body.
Shannon misses with an uppercut
and Arnaboldi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shannon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arnaboldi cracks Shannon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Arnaboldi throws a nice looking combination but Shannon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shannon tries to clinch but Arnaboldi moves out of range.
Arnaboldi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shannon.
Shannon scores with a nice head shot.
Shannon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arnaboldi manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Huberto Arnaboldi dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Shannon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shannon throws a head kick that misses
and Arnaboldi counters with a low kick, right behind Shannon 's knee.
Arnaboldi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Arnaboldi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Arnaboldi lands a lovely overhand right.
Shannon misses the shot to the body.
Shannon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Huberto Arnaboldi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shannon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arnaboldi moves away.
Shannon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL2#
Arnaboldi has closed the distance and engaged Shannon in a clinch.
Arnaboldi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shannons head.
Arnaboldi throws a punch but it's blocked by Shannon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Arnaboldi .
A short right from Arnaboldi on the inside.
Arnaboldi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD2#
Arnaboldi drops Shannon onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Shannon is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Shannon is rocked!
Arnaboldi lands a big right hand! Shannon is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Huberto Arnaboldi !
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Event:
MMANIAK / FEN 10
Date: Nov 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Huber looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Huber misses with a takedown attempt
letting Shannon counter with a right hand.
Huber throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shannon's waist but Shannon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Huber off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mario Huber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Huber shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Shannon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Huber takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Huber misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shannon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Huber throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shannon's waist but Shannon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Huber off to one side.
Shannon moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Huber is breathing heavily.
Good exchange - Shannon coming out on top.#ROC2#
Huber is rocked!
Shannon feints a jab and as Huber dips his head, Shannon unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Huber right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Huber falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Shannon smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mike Shannon!
A victorious Mike Shannon 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:
FEN 9 - Nine...
Date: Oct 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Shannon throws a body punch but Ciuchten moves out of range.
Shannon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Ciuchten counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Shannon! #SUB2#
Ciuchten working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Shannon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Ciuchten tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ciuchten has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Shannon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ciuchten wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ciuchten tries to move into full mount but can't pass Shannon's legs.
Shannon sneaks back into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shannon trying to control but Ciuchten postures up.
Shannon manages to get to full guard.
Ciuchten wants to control from the top but Shannon keeps moving. #SUB2#
Ciuchten thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Shannon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Ciuchten looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shannon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Shannon looking to sit in guard and control but Ciuchten gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Shannon looking for a sweep. Not yet Shannon, not yet. #SUB2#
Ciuchten thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Ciuchten thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Shannon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shannon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Shannon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
Ciuchten preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shannon trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Shannon is looking to stand up but Ciuchten isn't so interested in that idea.
Shannon wants to sweep here but Ciuchten controlling him for the moment. #SU2#
Ciuchten stands up and waves to Shannon to follow him.
Good exchange - Shannon coming out on top.
A telegraphed right hand from Shannon misses the target.
Shannon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ciuchten ducks under a wild hook from Shannon.
Ciuchten feints the counter takedown.#T3#
Shannon throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ciuchten.
Shannon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ciuchten moves away.
Shannon works Ciuchten's body with a nice hook.
Shannon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Shannon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ciuchten drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shannon defends it well.
Shannon cracks Ciuchten with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mike Shannon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ciuchten checks a leg kick.
Ciuchten tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A jab from Shannon misses.
Ciuchten is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A solid body kick from Shannon.
Shannon throws a hook but Ciuchten avoids it easily.
Ciuchten is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ciuchten uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shannon.#T4##CL#
Shannon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ciuchten, pushing him back against the cage.
Shannon lands a body punch.
Ciuchten drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shannon pulls his leg out and moves away.
Shannon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shannon misses with a hook. Ciuchten ducked under it nicely.
Ciuchten with the counter takedown but Shannon avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shannon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Shannon moves into the clinch successfully.
Shannon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shannon pushes Ciuchten back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Shannon dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Shannon just misses with a punch to the body.
Ciuchten feints the counter takedown.
Shannon moves in looking to clinch but Ciuchten pushes him off.
Ciuchten drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shannon defends it well.
Ciuchten displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shannon throws out the jab.
Shannon attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shannon just misses with a punch to the body.
Ciuchten drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shannon defends it well.
Ciuchten ducks under a wild hook from Shannon.
Ciuchten changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've been informed that Ciuchten has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Shannon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ciuchten drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shannon defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Shannon rushes Ciuchten and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
Nice body punch from Shannon.
Shannon presses Ciuchten against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ciuchten is breathing heavily.
Shannon scores with a shot to the side of Ciuchten's head.
Shannon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shannon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ciuchten or not.
Shannon pushes Ciuchten back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shannon is leaning against Ciuchten and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A body shot lands from Shannon.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shannon.
A left hand lands to the body for Shannon.
Shannon scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shannon.
Shannon pushes Ciuchten back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Shannon.
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!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shannon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shannon lands a body shot.
Shannon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ciuchten can do to turn this around?
Shannon avoiding damage.
A hook to the body from Shannon.
Shannon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ciuchten backwards. #T2#
Nice body punch from Shannon - that landed with a thud.
Shannon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shannon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ciuchten backwards.
Shannon is leaning against Ciuchten and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shannon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A hook to the body from Shannon.
Mike Shannon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shannon lands a nice shot to the body.
Shannon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ciuchten.
Nice body punch from Shannon - that landed with a thud.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shannon.
Shannon lands a body punch.
Shannon lands a body shot.
Shannon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shannon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Shannon.
Ciuchten is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Shannon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shannon is leaning against Ciuchten and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Shannon.
Shannon lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
A right hand to the body from Shannon.
A body shot lands from Shannon.
Shannon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shannon is pressed up against the cage. Ciuchten has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shannon down to the mat. Shannon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Shannon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Shannon lands with a cross.
Shannon takes a swing at Ciuchten's ribcage but misses.
Ciuchten tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ciuchten takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice body punch from Shannon.
Shannon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shannon lands the left hand.#CL#
Shannon closes the distance and clinches.#T4#
Shannon scores with a nice hook 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!
Shannon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shannon lands a shoulder strike.
Shannon is pressed up against the cage. Ciuchten has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shannon down to the mat. Shannon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mike Shannon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kingen Ciuchten.
Shannon digs a good hook to Ciuchten's body.
Ciuchten takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Shannon tries to bum rush Ciuchten with a series of wild strikes but Ciuchten uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ciuchten slips under a jab.
Ciuchten feints the counter takedown.
Shannon shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ciuchten changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Shannon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Shannon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ciuchten backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Shannon dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! 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#
Shannon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ciuchten avoids the body shot from Shannon.
Shannon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And Ciuchten tries to counter it with a takedown but Shannon pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ciuchten moves out of range as Shannon strikes.
Shannon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shannon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ciuchten sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ciuchten feints the counter takedown.
Ciuchten shoots in for a takedown but Shannon shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shannon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ciuchten.
Shannon throws a hook but Ciuchten blocks it.
Ciuchten with the counter takedown but Shannon avoids it easily.
Shannon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ciuchten steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Shannon.#T1#
Shannon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ciuchten defending well as Shannon loads up on a big left hand.
Ciuchten feints the counter takedown.
Shannon with a jab.
Shannon tries to work over Ciuchten's front leg with a kick but Ciuchten checks it.
Shannon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ciuchten uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shannon.
Shannon cracks a nice hook into Ciuchten's ribs.
Ciuchten takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shannon connects with a body shot.#CL#
Shannon has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T2#
Shannon lands with a light punch inside.
Ciuchten has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shannon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Shannon lands with a right to the head.
Ciuchten is working for takedown but Shannon is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mike Shannon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kingen Ciuchten.
Shannon pushes Ciuchten back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shannon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ciuchten.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shannon scores with a shot to the side of Ciuchten's head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shannon.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shannon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shannon works on Ciuchten's body with a couple of short punches.
Shannon pressing his opponent against the cage.
Shannon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shannon presses Ciuchten against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shannon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ciuchten backwards.
Shannon lands a nice shot to the body.
Shannon gets through Ciuchten's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
A short uppercut from Shannon.
Shannon lands a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Shannon.
Shannon digs a right hand underneath Ciuchten's ribcage. Ciuchten let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shannon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shannon is leaning against Ciuchten and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short left from Shannon.
A short body shot lands from Shannon as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shannon.
Mike Shannon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shannon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Shannon.
Shannon lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Ciuchten to his knees! Shannon keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Shannon!
An out of breath Mike Shannon thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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FEN 7 - SEVEN sins
Date: Sep 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Shannon throws a sloppy body shot
and Pulu counters with a stiff right hand.
Shannon misses with a wild body shot.
Pulu misses with a low kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Pulu as he connects with a hook.
Pulu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shannon.
Shannon wants to clinch.
Shannon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pulu tests Shannon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pulu throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulu misses with a body shot.
Shannon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pulu throws out the jab.
Shannon unleashes a big counter combination but Pulu bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pulu misses with a low kick as Shannon jumps back.
Pulu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pulu throws a jab when Shannon was well out of range.#T1#
Shannon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shannon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pulu.#CL2#
Shannon clinches.
Shannon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shannon tries a body shot but Pulu blocks it.
Pulu wants to stall.
Shannon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shannon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pulu backwards.
Shannon tries to throw a body punch but Pulu avoids it by throwing Shannon back against the cage.
Shannon working aggressively here.
Shannon misses with a body punch.
Pulu lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Pulu.
Shannon working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from Shannon.
Shannon misses with some punches.
Pulu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pulu blocks a body shot from Shannon. #T2#
Shannon has a couple of punches blocked by Pulu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pulu can't find room to land a body shot as Shannon controls the action.
Pulu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shannon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shannon throws a punch but it's blocked by Pulu.
Pulu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pulu tries a body shot but Shannon blocks it.
A hook to the body from Shannon.
Shannon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pulu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pulu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shannon struggles to land a body shot inside as Pulu controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Pulu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shannon tries a body shot but Pulu blocks it.
Pulu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shannon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pulu.
Nice body punch from Shannon. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Shannon.
Shannon digs a right hand into Pulu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pulu's gas tank.
Pulu is leaning against Shannon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shannon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pulu pushes Shannon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shannon lands a hook that snaps the head of Pulu backwards.
Pulu blocks an uppercut.
Shannon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shannon misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Pulu.
Shannon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shannon misses with a punch to the body.
Shannon misses with a punch on the inside.
Shannon blocks a body shot from Pulu.
Pulu taking a breather.
Pulu scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Pulu takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pulu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pulu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pulu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pulu blocks a body shot from Shannon.
Pulu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pulu prevents a body shot from Shannon.
Pulu misses with some punches.
Pulu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shannon struggles to land a body shot inside as Pulu controls his hands.
Shannon scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shannon.
Shannon misses with a punch to the body.
Shannon misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shannon.
Shannon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pulu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shannon gets through Pulu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
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 Kaatunut Pulu will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Shannon takes a swing at Pulu's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheers as Shannon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pulu doesn't seem phased though.#CUT2#
It looks like Kaatunut Pulu has been cut.
We've been told by Pulu's head coaches at McDojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The fighters circling - Pulu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shannon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shannon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pulu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shannon.
Shannon throws a hook but Pulu avoids it easily.
Shannon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pulu throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shannon. Pulu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pulu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Shannon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good leg kick by Pulu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shannon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Shannon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pulu connects with a leg kick. Shannon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pulu slips under a jab.
Shannon swings for the body but Pulu moves out of range.
#T1#
Pulu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shannon circles away quickly and effectively.
Shannon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pulu counters with an inside leg kick.
Shannon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Shannon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Shannon tries to clinch but Pulu is having none of it.
Pulu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pulu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shannon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shannon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pulu.
Shannon looks to score with a jab to the body but Pulu is just out of range.
Pulu misses with a hook. Shannon ducked under it nicely.
Pulu looks to score with a jab to the body but Shannon is just out of range.
Pulu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shannon moves away.
Pulu misses the shot to the body.
Shannon let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Shannon throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pulu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pulu looks to score with a jab to the body but Shannon is just out of range.
Shannon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pulu.#T2#
Shannon throws an off balance right hand
and Pulu counters with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pulu. Shannon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shannon doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Pulu scores with a nice head shot.
Shannon throws a right and a left that Pulu avoids nicely.
Shannon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shannon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pulu slips under a jab.
Pulu blocks a head kick by Shannon.
Shannon throws a low kick, looking for Pulu's leg but Pulu calmly moves out of range.
Pulu is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Shannon.
Pulu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Shannon avoids the body shot from Pulu.
Shannon throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Pulu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shannon.
Shannon misses with a body kick.
Shannon scores with a leg kick.
Shannon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Pulu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shannon scores with a nice strike.
Shannon moves out of range of the strikes.
Shannon misses with a left hand
and Pulu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shannon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Pulu forces Shannon back against the cage and clinches.
Shannon throws a head punch that misses.
Pulu blocking some punches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pulu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shannons head.
Pulu working aggressively here.
Pulu scores with a shot to the side of Shannon's head.
Shannon can't find room to land a body shot as Pulu controls the action.
Pulu stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Shannon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shannon tries to stall but Pulu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T4#
Shannon working aggressively here.
Pulu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mike Shannon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shannon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shannon tries to work over Pulu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pulu manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Shannon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pulu prevents a body shot from Shannon.
Shannon struggles to land a body shot inside as Pulu controls his hands.
Pulu lands a left hand.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Pulu here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Pulu swings wildly with an uppercut but Shannon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shannon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Pulu scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Shannon.
Shannon throws a punch but it's blocked by Pulu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kaatunut Pulu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kaatunut Pulu's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
A shot to the body from Shannon misses
and Pulu counters with a nice uppercut.
Kaatunut Pulu is winning the standup battle so far.
Pulu with a nice cross.
Shannon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shannon checks a low kick from Pulu.
Pulu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pulu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shannon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pulu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shannon throws out the jab.
Shannon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pulu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shannon throws a leg kick but Pulu checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shannon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pulu.
Pulu throws a shot from downtown. Shannon moves away and avoids it.
Pulu scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pulu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T1#
Shannon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shannon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pulu.
Pulu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pulu throws a hook but Shannon avoids it easily.
Pulu scores with a nice strike.
Pulu avoids the body shot from Shannon.
Shannon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pulu.
Pulu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A lazy left from Pulu finds it's target.#CL#
Pulu rushes Shannon and presses him up against the cage.
Shannon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shannon misses with a body punch.
Pulu tries to work over Shannon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Shannon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shannon struggles to land a body shot inside as Pulu controls his hands.
Shannon prevents a body shot from Pulu.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pulu.
A left hand lands to the body for Pulu.
Shannon gets through Pulu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
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!
Pulu looking to slow down the pace here.
Pulu has Shannon pressed against the cage.
Shannon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shannon misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Pulu breaks the clinch.
Shannon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shannon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Pulu.#T3#
Shannon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pulu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shannon moves away from the strike by Pulu.
Shannon misses with a straight left.
The crowd cheers as Pulu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shannon doesn't seem phased though.
Shannon avoids the body shot from Pulu.
Pulu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pulu digs a good hook to Shannon's body.
Shannon misses with a combination
enabling Pulu to counter with a crisp jab.
Pulu connects with a looping right hand.
Shannon misses with a hook to the body
and Pulu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shannon misses with a looping left.#T4#
A nice leg kick lands there from Pulu.
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!
Shannon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pulu misses with a two punch combination.
Shannon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pulu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shannon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shannon scores with a nice body kick.
Pulu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pulu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shannon doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Pulu slips a jab from Shannon.
Pulu lunges at Shannon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shannon's hand.
Pulu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pulu connects with the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaatunut Pulu clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Kaatunut Pulu's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Shannon has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
No joy there for Shannon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pulu lands a right hook to the body.
Shannon fails to land with a series of punches.
Shannon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Shannon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shannon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shannon misses with a straight right.
Pulu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pulu lands a nice hook to Shannon's body. Shannon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pulu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shannon takes a swing at Pulu's ribcage but misses.
Pulu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shannon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shannon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pulu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Shannon is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T1#
Shannon walks into a straight right hand from Pulu.
Pulu slips under a jab from Shannon.
Pulu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shannon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shannon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shannon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shannon throws a body shot but no joy.
Shannon lands a jab to the head.
Pulu swings for the body but Shannon moves out of range.
Shannon swings for the body but Pulu moves out of range.
Pulu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shannon can do to turn this around?
A low kick from Shannon misses
and Pulu counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Pulu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pulu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shannon.
Shannon takes one to the side of the head.
Shannon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shannon throws a hook but Pulu blocks it.
Pulu scores with the left hand. Shannon knows he should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pulu on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Shannon walks into a jab.
Pulu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shannon tries to clinch there but Pulu circles away.
Nice body punch from Pulu.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shannon 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 Pulu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pulu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jab by Pulu.
The crowd cheers as Shannon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pulu doesn't seem phased though.
Pulu digs a good body shot into Shannon's ribs.#T3#
Shannon throws a hook but Pulu avoids it easily.
It looked like Pulu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shannon.
Pulu lands a slapping body shot.
Pulu moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Shannon tries to bum rush Pulu with a series of wild strikes but Pulu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shannon misses with a wild body shot.
Shannon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shannon swings widly with a right hand
and Pulu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shannon thinking.
Pulu cracks Shannon with an open hand slap.
Shannon throws out a loose jab but Pulu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pulu blocks a head kick by Shannon.
Pulu lands a really nice looking cross but Shannon seems unphased.
Shannon misses with a body shot.
Pulu throwing a counter right hand but Shannon manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Pulu. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick from Shannon is predictable there
and Pulu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pulu works Shannon's body with a nice hook.
A lazy left from Pulu finds it's target.
Shannon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shannon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A head kick by Shannon misses
and Pulu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shannon throws a right hand that Pulu ducks under and follows up with a left that Pulu also avoids with ease.
Good shot there by Pulu.
Pulu throws a shot to the body.
Pulu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shannon.
Pulu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Pulu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shannon in his tracks.
Pulu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shannon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pulu.
A little feinted left hand from Pulu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pulu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shannon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaatunut Pulu had his way with Mike Shannon in that round.
The cut man is working on Kaatunut Pulu's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Shannon throws an overhand right that lands on Pulu's shoulder, as Pulu tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Pulu misses the target.
Shannon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pulu was well out of range. Poor timing from Shannon.
It looked like Pulu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shannon throws a hook but Pulu avoids it easily.
Pulu scores with a sloppy right hand. Shannon should have avoided that one.
Pulu throws an overhand right that lands on Shannon's shoulder, as Shannon tries to avoid the shot.
Shannon appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Shannon throws a body shot but no joy.
Pulu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shannon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pulu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pulu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shannons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pulu connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shannon lands a nice looking body shot.
Shannon scores with the left hand. Pulu knows he should have avoided that one.
Pulu throws a body shot but no joy.
Shannon misses with a shot to the body
and Pulu counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Shannon lands the left hand.
Shannon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pulu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shannon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pulu.
Shannon cracks Pulu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Shannon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pulu misses with an uppercut.
Shannon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pulu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shannon's calf.
Pulu misses with a looping left.
Pulu misses with an uppercut.
Pulu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shannons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A big left from Pulu misses.
Shannon jabs at Pulu's body.
Mike Shannon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pulu scores with a hook to the body. Shannon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shannon throws the kick towards the body but Pulu avoids it.
Pulu scores with a shot to the body.
#CL2#
Shannon gets a clinch.
Shannon throws a punch but it's blocked by Pulu.
Pulu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shannon is trying to maintain a safe position but Pulu gets an underhook and turns Shannon into the cage.
A body shot lands from Shannon.
Shannon tries a body shot but Pulu blocks it.
A short left from Pulu.
Shannon blocks a body shot from Pulu.
A short left from Pulu.
Pulu blocks a body shot from Shannon.
Shannon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pulu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shannon backwards.
Pulu works on Shannon's body with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Shannon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shannon has a couple of punches blocked by Pulu.
Pulu pushes Shannon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shannon is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Pulu misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shannon.
Shannon misses with a punch on the inside.
Shannon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shannon misses with a punch to the body.
Shannon tries to throw a body punch but Pulu avoids it by throwing Shannon back against the cage.
Pulu lands a hook that snaps the head of Shannon backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shannon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pulu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pulu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC#
Pulu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shannon throws a head kick that misses
and Pulu counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Shannon cracks Pulu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pulu lands an overhand right.
Shannon throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Pulu to counter with a crisp jab.
Pulu jabs Shannon right on the nose. Shannon blinks but takes it well.
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!
Pulu lands a nice looking body shot.
Pulu avoids the body shot from Shannon.
Shannon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shannon there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pulu dips to his left and cracks Shannon with an uppercut!
Pulu lands a body shot.
Pulu throws a good cross that connects.
Shannon looks to land a left hand but Pulu moved out of range nicely.
Pulu scores with a shot to the body.
Pulu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shannon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pulu moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kaatunut Pulu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pulu, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 50:45
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 49:46
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaatunut Pulu!
Kaatunut Pulu retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Kaatunut Pulu made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Shannon tries to land a body kick
and Shamrock counters with a stiff right hand.
Shannon scoring well with a low kick there.
Shamrock moves out of range as Shannon strikes.
Shamrock lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Shamrock definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shamrock comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shannon jabs Shamrock right on the nose. Shamrock blinks but takes it well.#CUT2#
It looks like Tank Shamrock has been cut.
Shannon takes a swing at Shamrock's ribcage but misses.
Shannon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shamrock throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shannon, as that shot connected.
Shamrock misses with a looping left.
Shamrock misses with an uppercut. Shannon saw that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A lazy left from Shamrock finds it's target.
A big right from Shannon misses.
Shamrock swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Shannon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shamrock moves away.
Shamrock takes one to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shannon. Shamrock does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Shamrock avoids the body shot from Shannon.
Mike Shannon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shannon tries to score with a low kick but Shamrock moves his leg out of the way.
Shannon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shannon lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Shannon swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shamrock counters with a stiff right hand.
Shannon scores with a jab to the head.
Shannon lands a nice looking body shot.
Shannon misses with a double jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shannon.
Shamrock throws a hook to the side of Shannon's head but Shannon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shamrock swings for the body but Shannon moves out of range.
Shannon misses with a body punch
letting Shamrock counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shamrock. Shannon does a little dance to reset his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice straight punches there by Shannon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shannon.
Shannon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shamrock with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
Shannon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shamrock throws a big counter combination but Shannon scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shannon. Shamrock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shannon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shannon throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shamrock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shamrock misses with a hook.
Shannon misses with a wild body shot.
Shamrock is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Shannon.#CUT2#
Tank Shamrock's cut is getting worse.
Shannon scores with a nice strike.
Shannon takes a swing at Shamrock's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Shamrock does it's job there.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shannon avoids the body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a body shot.
Shannon lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Shannon.#CUT2#
Tank Shamrock's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Shamrock lands the left hand.#T3#
Shamrock throws a big shot that misses.
Shannon steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Shamrock.
Shannon looks to score with a jab to the body but Shamrock is just out of range.
Shamrock avoids a kick to the body.
Shannon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd cheers as Shannon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shamrock doesn't seem phased though.
A punch lands to the side of Shannon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Shannon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shannon throws a sloppy head kick
and Shannon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shannon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shamrock moves out of range as Shannon throws a body kick.
Shannon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shamrock slips a jab from Shannon.
Shamrock blocks a head kick by Shannon.
Shannon looks to score with a jab to the body but Shamrock is just out of range.
Shamrock is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shannon has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T4#
Shamrock misses with a looping right.
Shamrock moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromShannon.
Shamrock looks to throw the jab but Shannon is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shamrock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shannon manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Shannon.
Shamrock slips under a jab from Shannon.
Shamrock throws a jab but it's blocked by Shannon.
Shamrock avoids the body shot from Shannon.
Shamrock's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Shannon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shamrock scrambles back to his feet.
Shamrock lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab, jab by Shannon - just one landing. #CUT2#
Jeez, Tank Shamrock's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Shannon swings for the body but Shamrock moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamrock gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shannon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Shannon slips a straight right by Shamrock.
Shannon goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Shannon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tank Shamrock's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Shannon tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Shamrock to counter with a crisp jab.
Shamrock on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tank Shamrock's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mike Shannon!
An out of breath Mike Shannon thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Causing Havoc 59
Date: Apr 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Shannon fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Shannon gets a clinch.
Shannon misses with a punch on the inside.
Shannon throws a punch but it's blocked by McLain.
Shannon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shannon lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Shannon.
Shannon working aggressively here.
Shannon misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McLain.
Shannon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McLain blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
McLain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shannon tries to clinch up
and McLain counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL2#
Shannon has closed the distance and engaged McLain in a clinch.
McLain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shannon has a couple of punches blocked by McLain.
#BC#
McLain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shannon tries to clinch up but McLain circles away and keeps his distance.
Shannon takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Shannon tries to clinch up
enabling McLain to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
McLain gets tackled into the cage by Shannon. Shannon maintains the clinch. #BC#
McLain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shannon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McLain.
McLain with a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Mike Shannon has been cut.
Shannon fails with an attempt to clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for McLain.#CL2#
Shannon darts in and clinches McLain up against the cage.#BC#
McLain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#KD#
McLain steps into range and cracks Shannon with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Shannon flops backwards and McLain dives into his guard looking to finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU#
McLain gets to his feet. Shannon looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
McLain with a jab.
Shannon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McLain.#CL2#
Shannon forces McLain back against the cage and clinches.
Shannon working aggressively here.
#BC#
McLain pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2##KD#
McLain throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Shannon tumbling to the canvas!
Shannon throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Shannon looking to hit a scissor sweep but McLain is one step ahead there.
Shannon tries to strike from the bottom.
Shannon doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Shannon looking to hit a scissor sweep but McLain is one step ahead there. #SU#
McLain decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
McLain lands with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Shannon moves into the clinch.#BC#
McLain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McLain is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Shannon is looking to clinch but McLain is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Shannon closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
McLain pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3##CL2#
Shannon closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from McLain fails to land.
McLain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Shannon. #BC#
McLain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McLain moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL2#
Shannon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shannon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shannon. #BC#
McLain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McLain connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL2#
Shannon moves into the clinch.
Shannon throws a punch but it's blocked by McLain. #BC#
McLain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Shannon drives through and clinches with McLain against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McLain lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shannon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shannon has a couple of punches blocked by McLain.
Shannon misses with some punches.
McLain blocks an uppercut.
#T4#
Shannon working aggressively here.
#BC#
McLain pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#KD#
McLain bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Shannon! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Shannon thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Shannon will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Shannon trying to strike off his back.
Shannon trying to strike off his back.
#SU#
McLain decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Shannon, up you get! #CL2#
Shannon darts in and clinches McLain up against the cage.
McLain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from McLain. #BC#
McLain breaks from the clinch.
Shannon doesn't manage to clinch there - McLain circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.#CL2#
Shannon drives through and clinches with McLain against the cage.
McLain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shannon misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shannon.
McLain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane McLain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Shannon's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Shannon wants to clinch up but McLain keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Shannon rushes McLain and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
McLain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Shannon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
McLain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shannon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McLain manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Shannon moves into the clinch.
McLain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shannon has a couple of punches blocked by McLain.
Shannon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mike Shannon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
McLain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shannon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McLain is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Shannon moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shannon.
Shannon misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
McLain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shane McLain is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Shannon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shannon throws a punch but it's blocked by McLain.
McLain is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shannon can do to turn this around?#T1#
McLain working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shannon.
Shannon has a couple of punches blocked by McLain.
McLain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
McLain breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Shannon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
McLain breaks the clinch.
Shannon is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Shannon clinches with his opponent.
Shannon lands a left hand that snaps the head of McLain backwards.
Shannon misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
McLain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shannon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McLain manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mike Shannon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Shannon pushes McLain up against the cage in a clinch.
McLain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
McLain manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Shannon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McLain, pushing him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
McLain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McLain misses with a straight left.
Shannon tries to close the distance and clinch up but McLain swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
Shannon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - McLain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McLain circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling McLain to counter with a crisp jab.
Shannon wants to clinch up but McLain keeps it at a distance.
An attempted straight right counter from McLain misses the target.
McLain lands a slapping body shot.
#CL2#
Shannon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shannon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McLain blocking some punches.
#BC#
McLain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McLain swats away the attempt to clinch by Shannon.
McLain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McLain throws a jab when Shannon was well out of range.
McLain lunges at Shannon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shannon's hand.
McLain loads up on a big right hand but Shannon slips the punch.
Shannon fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3##CL2#
Shannon clinches up with McLain and pushes him back against the cage.
Shannon misses with a punch on the inside.
Shannon swings wildly with an uppercut but McLain uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McLain.
Shannon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
McLain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shannon tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and McLain counters with a straight right hand.
Shannon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL2#
Shannon moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McLain. #BC#
McLain breaks the clinch.
McLain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Shannon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shannon misses with the head strike.
Shannon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shannon misses with the head strike.
#T4#
A head punch on the inside from Shannon fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shannon.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shannon misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shannon.
Shannon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McLain blocking some punches.
Shannon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
McLain pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McLain misses with an uppercut.
Shannon tries to close the distance and clinch up but McLain swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McLain was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Shannon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Shannon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McLain circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shannon doesn't manage to clinch there - McLain circles away.
McLain is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Shannon tries to clinch but McLain moves out of range.
Shannon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Shannon gets a clinch. #BC#
McLain breaks the clinch.
McLain missing with a left hand there. Shannon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mike Shannon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mike Shannon's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Shannon tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting McLain counter with a right hand.
McLain circles away from the clinch attempt.
McLain appears to be looking for a big counter.
Shannon fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Shannon closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
McLain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McLain takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McLain looks to land a right hand but Shannon moved out of range.
Shannon tries to close the distance and clinch up but McLain swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McLain connects with a body shot that sends Shannon's belly button to the back.
Shannon tries to close the distance and clinch but McLain swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #KD#
McLain throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Shannon tumbling to the canvas!#ROC#
Shannon is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shannon is looking to sweep but instead, McLain has passed into half guard.
Shannon is still in real trouble! Can McLain finish him?#SU#
McLain escapes and gets back to his feet.
and McLain counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Shannon! He's just covering up as McLain starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane McLain!
A relieved looking Shane McLain thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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