Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CEC New Years Eve
Date: Dec 31, 2019

#R1#
Shorton lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wyatt lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Shorton sizes up Wyatt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shorton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wyatt moves away.
Shorton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shorton misses with a left hand
and Wyatt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shorton misses with a hook.
Shorton connects with a body shot that sends Wyatt's belly button to the back.
A jab from Shorton finds it's way through Wyatt's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wyatt lands with a hook. Shorton tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wyatt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Shorton gets in close and instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shorton.
Shorton prevents Wyatt from breaking the clinch.
Wyatt is trying to force a seperation but Shorton has the dominant position.
Wyatt has had enough of the clinch but Shorton keeps him there for the moment.#T1#
Wyatt wants to break the clinch but can't.
Shorton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shorton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wyatt wants to get back to striking at distance but Shorton won't allow it. #BC2#
Wyatt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wyatt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shorton.
Shorton connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wyatt's hands.
Shorton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shorton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wyatt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wyatt! But no joy.
Good standup being displayed there by Wyatt as he connects with a hook.
Wyatt takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wyatt takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wyatt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shorton is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wyatt throws a looping overhand right but Shorton ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Wyatt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shorton takes a swing at Wyatt's ribcage but misses.
Wyatt tests Shorton's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC2#
Shorton is rocked!
Wyatt knocks out Shorton with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Wyatt before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Wyatt picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Koba Wyatt!
A determined Koba Wyatt didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
Bill Shorton was interviewed post fight and said 'I HOPE YOU STUB YOUR DAMN TOE AND FALL UP THE STAIRS. '.

Event: Birthday Bash
Date: Nov 30, 2019

#R1#
Shorton throws a right and a left that Chu avoids nicely.
Chu scores with a jab to the body.
Shorton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chu.
Chu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shorton on the side of the head.
We've been informed that Shorton 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.
Chu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've been told by Chu's head coaches at Scotty's Yard that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
No joy there for Chu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shorton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chu.
Chu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
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!
Chu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Chu with a hook.
Chu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chu, as that shot connected.
Sake Chu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chu defending well as Shorton loads up on a big left hand.
Chu thinks about countering with a body kick.
Chu scores with a jab. Shorton acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Chu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A punch combination from Chu misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Shorton blocks the leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Shorton misses.
Shorton lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CUT2#
It looks like Sake Chu has been cut.#CL2#
Shorton rushes Chu and presses him up against the cage.
Shorton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shorton works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T2#
Chu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chu lands a body shot.
Chu prevents a body shot from Shorton.
Chu misses with the head strike.
Shorton throws a punch but it's blocked by Chu.
Shorton blocks an uppercut.
Chu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shortons head.
Shorton prevents a body shot from Chu.
Chu gets through Shorton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shorton has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chu.
Shorton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shorton tries to throw a body punch but Chu avoids it by throwing Shorton back against the cage.
Chu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chu tries to work over Shorton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chu works on Shorton's body with a couple of short punches.
Chu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shorton has a couple of punches blocked by Chu.
Chu is working Shorton over against the cage.#T3#
Shorton wants to break the clinch but can't.
Shorton blocking some punches.
Shorton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chu swings wildly with an uppercut but Shorton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shorton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chu tries to work over Shorton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shorton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chu blocks an uppercut.
Chu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shorton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chu misses with the head strike.
Chu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shorton lands with a left to the head.
Shorton lands with a left to the head.
Shorton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chu backwards.
Shorton has a couple of punches blocked by Chu.
Chu lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Chu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4#
Shorton tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Chu misses. #KD#
Chu drops Shorton with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Shorton looks back up at him and smiles so Chu waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#
Shorton is rocked!
Chu darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Shorton's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Chu before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sake Chu!
After the fight, Sake Chu was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Bill Shorton was interviewed post fight and said 'I HOPE YOU STUB YOUR DAMN TOE AND FALL UP THE STAIRS. '.

Event: CEC 682
Date: Nov 09, 2019

#R1#
Shorton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Savage was well out of range. Poor timing from Shorton.
Savage feints the counter takedown.
Shorton misses with a left hand
and Savage counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Savage jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Savage waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shorton.
Savage throws a body shot but no joy.
Savage throws a shot to the body.
Savage with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shorton's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Savage connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shorton scrambles back to his feet.
Savage looks to score with a jab to the body but Shorton is just out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Shorton misses its target.
Bill Shorton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shorton tries to clinch there but Savage circles away.
Savage connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
Savage slips a straight right by Shorton.
Savage connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shorton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Savage was well out of range. Poor timing from Shorton.
Shorton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shorton takes one to the side of the head.
Savage swings for the body but Shorton moves out of range.
Savage circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Shorton tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Savage wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vandall Savage!
Vandall Savage took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
In defeat, Bill Shorton stepped up to the mic, saying 'I HOPE YOU STUB YOUR DAMN TOE AND FALL UP THE STAIRS. '.

Event: CEC 679
Date: Oct 13, 2019

#R1#
Shorton throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shorton misses with a left hand
and Butane counters with a stiff right hand.
Shorton takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shorton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Butane.
Shorton throws the left hand but Butane avoids the punch easily.
Shorton throws a poor cross that misses
and Butane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Butane lands with a hook. Shorton tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Butane misses with a straight right.
Shorton throws a shot from downtown. Butane moves away and avoids it.
Butane misses with a few strikes there.
We've been informed that Shorton 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.
A shot to the liver by Butane. Beautiful body shot.
Shorton misses with a straight left.
Butane throws an overhand right that lands on Shorton's shoulder, as Shorton tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shorton lands a head shot.
Shorton misses with a lunging right hand
letting Butane counter with a right hand.
Shorton throws out a loose jab but Butane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Butane half committed to a counter leg kick.#T1#
Butane lands with a nice body punch.
Butane pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shorton steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Butane.
Shorton's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Butane connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shorton scrambles back to his feet.
Butane misses with the combination.
Butane lands with a kick to the ribs.
Shorton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Butane.
Butane throws a nice outside leg kick.
Butane lands a lovely overhand right.
An inside leg kick lands from Butane.
Butane thumps Shorton with a low kick.
Shorton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shorton throws a right hand that Butane ducks under and follows up with a left that Butane also avoids with ease.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shorton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Butane looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shorton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Butane manages to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Butane tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Butane on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Butane scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Butane throws a looping overhand right but Shorton ducks down to avoid it.
Shorton wants to counter the offense by Butane and move into the clinch position.
Butane missing with a left hand there. Shorton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd cheers as Butane lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shorton doesn't seem phased though.
Shorton throws a body punch but Butane moves out of range.
Butane half committed to a counter leg kick.
Butane looks to land a body kick but Shorton moved away.
Butane moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Butane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shorton.
Butane gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shorton.
Butane throws a leg kick which misses Shorton's front leg but catches the back leg as Shorton tries to avoid it. #T3#
Butane misses with a leg kick
and Shorton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shorton throws a low kick but it's checked well by Butane.
Butane is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Shorton lands with a straight right. Butane didn't see that one coming.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shorton 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 Butane has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Butane and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Butane connects with a body shot.
Butane scores with the left hand. Shorton knows he should have avoided that one.
Shorton on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hulk Butane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shorton on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Shorton throws a hook but Butane avoids it easily.
Shorton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Butane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Butane tried to counter with a leg kick but Shorton avoided it.
Butane throws a front kick that sends Shorton stumbling back into the cage.
Donk. Butane catches Shorton right on the button with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Butane misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Shorton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shorton moves forwards but Butane connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T4#
Butane misses with a hook.
It seemed like Shorton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Butane throws a looping overhand right but Shorton ducks down to avoid it.
Butane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shorton.
Shorton throws out a counter right but Butane avoids it with no problem.
Butane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shorton.
Shorton throws a big shot that misses.
Shorton has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Butane finds it's way round the side to connect with Shorton's head.
A head kick misses from Butane.
Shorton looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jab by Butane.
Butane moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Butane throws a sloppy head kick
and Shorton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shorton misses with a hook.
Shorton slips a straight right by Butane.
Shorton walks into a jab.#ROC#
Shorton is rocked!
Shorton walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Butane! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hulk Butane!
Post fight, Hulk Butane stared into the camera and said 'I was looking forward to knockin this sucka out with a combo.'.
Bill Shorton spoke after the fight, saying 'I HOPE YOU STUB YOUR DAMN TOE AND FALL UP THE STAIRS. '.

Event: NSC 53: Campbell vs Scaletta
Date: Sep 03, 2019

#R1#
Shorton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arones.
Arones throws a right hand that misses
and Shorton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Arones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Arones throws a body punch but Shorton moves out of range.
As Arones backs off Shorton throws a huge counter combo but Arones manages to avoid it all.
Arones throws a nice looking combination but Shorton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD#
Arones shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Arones showed some decent athleticism there.
Shorton is trying to stand back up but Arones is controlling him #SUB#
Arones seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Shorton is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Gabriel Arones!
Gabriel Arones gave a mention to Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
In defeat, Bill Shorton stepped up to the mic, saying 'I HOPE YOU STUB YOUR DAMN TOE AND FALL UP THE STAIRS. '.

Event: NSC 47 PPV
Date: Aug 13, 2019

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Twborg. Shorton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shorton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shorton tries to counter by closing the distance.
Shorton staying out of range there.
Twborg fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Twborg throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Shorton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shorton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Twborg is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Shorton.
Twborg seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Shorton takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Twborg throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shorton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Twborg throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shorton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shorton lands a nice hook to Twborg's body. Twborg takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shorton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Twborg misses with the body kick
and Shorton counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shorton. Twborg does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD#
Twborg cracks Shorton with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Shorton looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Twborg finish him?
Twborg connects with a leg kick. Shorton looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T1#
Shorton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shorton blocks a head kick by Twborg.
A shot to the body from Twborg misses
and Shorton counters with a straight right hand.#KD#
Twborg cracks Shorton with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Shorton looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Twborg finish him? #ROC#
Shorton is rocked!
Twborg lands a right hook to the body.
Shorton is still on wobbly legs! Can Twborg finish him?
Shorton looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Twborg and Shorton are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Twborg throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Shorton into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Twborg knows it - he's on the ropes flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Johnny Twborg!
Johnny Twborg bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
In defeat, Bill Shorton stepped up to the mic, saying 'I HOPE YOU STUB YOUR DAMN TOE AND FALL UP THE STAIRS. '.

Event: NSC 41: Glatt vs Shorton
Date: Jul 23, 2019

#R1#
Glatt clobbers Shorton with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Glatt misses with a body shot.
Glatt sets himself, and Shorton steps forward looking for the clinch! Glatt avoids it this time.
Glatt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shorton.
Shorton throws out a loose jab but Glatt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Glatt scores with a hook.
Shorton ducks under a wild hook from Glatt.
Shorton now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Glatt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shorton's hands.
Glatt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shorton blocks a jab.
Glatt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A nice side step and Shorton releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A telegraphed right hand from Shorton misses the target.
Jab from Glatt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shorton.#CUT2#
It looks like Doug Glatt has been cut.
Glatt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shorton misses with a right hand
and Glatt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shorton staying out of range there.
Glatt takes one to the side of the head.
Shorton slips a straight right by Glatt.#T1#
Glatt swats away the attempt to clinch by Shorton.
Glatt throws a poor cross that misses
and Shorton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Glatt misses with an uppercut. Shorton saw that one coming.
Glatt sets himself, and Shorton steps forward looking for the clinch! Glatt avoids it this time.
A big left from Shorton misses.
Glatt staying out of range there.#KD#
Glatt lands a big head kick that sends Shorton tumbling to the mat! Glatt takes a step backwards and waves Shorton back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#
It looks like Bill Shorton has been cut.
Glatt looks to land a body kick but Shorton moved away.
Glatt stuns Shorton with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Glatt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Shorton forces Glatt back against the ropes and clinches.
Shorton works on Glatt's body with a couple of short punches.
A short left from Shorton.
Glatt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shorton has Glatt pressed against the ropes, preventing Glatt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've been informed that Shorton 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.
Glatt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Glatt struggles to land a body shot inside as Shorton controls his hands.
Glatt throws a punch but it's blocked by Shorton. #T2#
Shorton blocks a body shot from Glatt.
Glatt dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Glatt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shorton's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shorton.
Shorton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Glatt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Shorton.
Glatt tries to circle away but Shorton has him pinned against the ropes.
Shorton lands with a light punch inside.
Shorton looking to slow down the pace here.#BC#
Glatt manages to break the clinch.
Glatt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Shorton defending well as Glatt loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Glatt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shorton takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Good work by Shorton as he checks the leg kick.
Glatt throws a shot from downtown. Shorton moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Doug Glatt 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#
Glatt throws a head kick but Shorton moves out of range.
Shorton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Glatt.
Shorton throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Glatt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Glatt throws the left hand but Shorton avoids the punch easily.
Shorton looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Glatt.
Glatt throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shorton counters with a left to the body. #CL2#
Shorton gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shorton.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Shorton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shorton blocking some punches.
Shorton misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shorton.
A short right from Shorton.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Glatt struggles to land a body shot inside as Shorton controls his hands. #BC2#
Shorton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shorton throws the left hand but Glatt avoids the punch easily.
Glatt throws an off balance right hand
and Shorton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Glatt missing with a left hand there. Shorton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Glatt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shorton blocks a head kick by Glatt.
Glatt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Shorton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shorton throws a right hand that Glatt ducks under and follows up with a left that Glatt also avoids with ease.
Glatt scores with a three punch combo!
Shorton connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shorton avoids a punch combination nicely.
As Glatt backs off Shorton throws a huge counter combo but Glatt manages to avoid it all.
Glatt throws a hook to the side of Shorton's head but Shorton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shorton tries to counter by closing the distance.
Shorton 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.
Shorton on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL2#
Shorton pushes Glatt up against the ropes in a clinch.
Shorton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Glatt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shorton.
Glatt tries to throw a body punch but Shorton avoids it by throwing Glatt back against the ropes. #T2#
Shorton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shorton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shorton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Glatt stalling in the clinch but Shorton improves position. #KD2#
Shorton drops Glatt onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Glatt is propped up by the ropes and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Glatt is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head punch on the inside from Glatt fails to land.
Oh Glatt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Glatt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Glatt seems to have got his legs back now.
Shorton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Glatt just leaning against Shorton, taking a breather.
Glatt tries a body shot but Shorton blocks it.
Glatt blocks a body shot from Shorton.
Shorton struggles to land a body shot inside as Glatt controls his hands.
Shorton tries to work over Glatt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shorton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Glatt backwards. #BC2#
Shorton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shorton lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Glatt falls backwards - clearly groggy! Shorton dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill Shorton!
Bill Shorton was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Doug Glatt spoke after the fight, saying 'Hats off to my opponent.....win or lose I fight for the fans I'll beat that ass next time.'.

Event: NSC 34: Experiment vs Partio
Date: Jun 25, 2019

#R1#
Shorton loads up on a big right hand but Carmo slips the punch.
Carmo misses with a right hand
letting Shorton counter with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Lucio Francisco Carmo has been cut.
Shorton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Carmo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shorton loads up on a big right hand but Carmo slips the punch.
Carmo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Shorton scores with a crisp jab that stopped Carmo in his tracks.
Shorton on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Shorton throws out a loose jab but Carmo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carmo avoids the body shot from Shorton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Shorton closes the distance and clinches.
Shorton blocking some punches.
Carmo misses with the head strike.
Shorton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shorton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Shorton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1##TD2#
Carmo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Shorton!#ES#
Shorton throws Carmo to one side and escapes!
Carmo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shorton throws a body shot but no joy.
Shorton misses with a wild body shot.
Shorton works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Carmo gets tackled into the ropes by Shorton. Shorton maintains the clinch. #BC#
Shorton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Carmo misses with a looping left.
A jab lands there for Shorton.
Shorton moves forwards but Carmo connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2#
Shorton is looking to clinch.
Carmo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shorton defends it well.#KD#
Shorton lands a big uppercut and Carmo crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Carmo looks OK. Shorton waves Carmo back to his feet!
Shorton just misses with a punch to the body.
Shorton throws a hook to the side of Carmo's head but Carmo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Carmo lands a really nice looking cross but Shorton seems unphased.
Shorton moves out of range as Carmo strikes.
Carmo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shorton swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Shorton throws a series of punches but Carmo avoids them all with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Shorton. #CL#
Shorton has Carmo up against the ropes in a clinch.
Shorton tries a knee to the head but Carmo blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Shorton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lucio Francisco Carmo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Nice jab there from Shorton.
Shorton ducks under a wild hook from Carmo.
Shorton throws a big counter combination but Carmo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Carmo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shorton went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Carmo pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Shorton back to the ropes. Carmo follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Shorton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Carmo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shorton.
Carmo misses with a right hand
and Shorton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carmo throws a jab when Shorton was well out of range.
Carmo tries to bum rush Shorton with a series of wild strikes but Shorton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Shorton was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Carmo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Carmo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Carmo throws a poor cross that misses
and Shorton counters with a straight right hand.
Carmo misses with a right hand
and Shorton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
That has opened up Lucio Francisco Carmo's cut even more.#KD#
Shorton cracks Carmo with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Carmo looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Shorton finish him? #ROC#
Carmo is rocked!
Shorton fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Carmo square on the jaw! Damn, Carmo is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bill Shorton!
In his post fight interview, Bill Shorton started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: TAFC: Navarro v Fernandez III
Date: May 25, 2019

#R1#
Oloishona blocks a jab.
Oloishona is looking to slow Shorton down with leg kicks.
Oloishona is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shorton moves out of range as Oloishona strikes.
Shorton is looking to counter the offense by Oloishona and move into the clinch.
Oloishona avoids the body shot from Shorton.
Oloishona connects with a jab.
Shorton missing with a left hand there. Oloishona was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circling - Shorton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oloishona throws a leg kick
and Oloishona takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shorton missing with a left hand there. Oloishona was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oloishona uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shorton.
Oloishona let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Shorton lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Shorton stalks Oloishona and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Oloishona's face. Oloishona staggers backwards, shaken.
Shorton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oloishona manages to avoid it.
Shorton throws a big shot that misses.
Nice jab there from Oloishona.
Oloishona throws a leg kick which misses Shorton's front leg but catches the back leg as Shorton tries to avoid it.
Shorton looks to land a left hand but Oloishona moved out of range nicely.
Shorton has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Wookies Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Shorton misses with a hook to the body
and Oloishona counters with a good, hard body kick but Shorton shrugs it off.
Shorton looks to throw the jab but Oloishona is out of range.
It seemed like Oloishona was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Oloishona misses with the body kick
and Shorton makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oloishona swings widly with a right hand
and Oloishona takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Oloishona slips under a jab from Shorton.
Oloishona lands with a shot to the body.
Shorton looks to score with a jab to the body but Oloishona is just out of range.
Shorton staying out of range there.
A slow jab from Shorton misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Oloishona! But no joy.
Oloishona dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Shorton misses the target.
An inside leg kick from Oloishona misses.
Oloishona lands a nice shot to the body.
Oloishona lands a nice hook to Shorton's body. Shorton takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T3#
Oloishona is looking to land body kicks.
Oloishona chopping away at his opponent's legs. #CL#
Shorton drives through and clinches with Oloishona against the cage.
Oloishona misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oloishona working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oloishona is leaning against Shorton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shorton throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Shorton.
Oloishona blocks a body shot from Shorton.
Shorton lands a nice uppercut.
Shorton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shorton has Oloishona pressed against the cage, preventing Oloishona from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Shorton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oloishona lands with a short shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Shorton.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Oloishona.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shorton misses with the head strike. #T4#
Oloishona working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oloishona blocks an uppercut.
Oloishona tries a body shot but Shorton blocks it.
Oloishona digs a right hand underneath Shorton's ribcage. Shorton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shorton is breathing heavily.
Oloishona tries to work over Shorton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Oloishona.
A right handed body shot lands from Oloishona.
A short right from Oloishona.
Oloishona lands a hook that snaps the head of Shorton backwards.
A short right from Oloishona.
Oloishona lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Oloishona doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shorton throws a punch but it's blocked by Oloishona.
Oloishona has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Shorton seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Oloishona can turn it around.
Shorton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shorton misses with the head strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Oloishona tries to work over Shorton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oloishona misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shorton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shorton takes a shot to the head.
Oloishona tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shorton's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tonkei Oloishona will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Shorton takes a swing at Oloishona's ribcage but misses.
Oloishona avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oloishona connects with a body shot that sends Shorton's belly button to the back.
Shorton takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Oloishona scoring well with a low kick there. #CL#
Shorton has closed the distance and engaged Oloishona in a clinch.
Oloishona is working Shorton over against the cage.
Oloishona lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oloishona lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oloishona working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oloishona can't find room to land a body shot as Shorton controls the action.
Oloishona blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Oloishona on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oloishona lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shorton or not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Oloishona scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC2#
Shorton is rocked!#T1#
Oloishona creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Shorton with a big uppercut! Shorton tries to clinch up but Oloishona pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Shorton to the mat! Shorton covers up and Oloishona unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tonkei Oloishona!
A relieved looking Tonkei Oloishona thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Bill Shorton spoke after the fight, saying 'I HOPE YOU STUB YOUR DAMN TOE AND FALL UP THE STAIRS. '.

Event: TAFC: Fernando v Navarro II
Date: May 04, 2019

#R1#
Shorton staying out of range there.
Donk. Fortier catches Shorton right on the button with a cross.
Fortier lands a front kick.
A jab lands there for Fortier.
Shorton has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Fortier throws a low kick but Shorton moves out of range easily.
Shorton wants to counter with a clinch but Fortier pushes him away.
Nice cross by Fortier.
Fortier scoring well with a low kick there. #KD#
Fortier feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Shorton sprawling to the canvas! Shorton rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Fortier finish him?! #ROC#
Shorton is rocked!
Fortier looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
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!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Fortier engages and cracks Shorton with a massive lead left hook - Shorton tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Fortier is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Samson Fortier!
Samson Fortier thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Bill Shorton was interviewed post fight and said 'I HOPE YOU STUB YOUR DAMN TOE AND FALL UP THE STAIRS. '.

Event: TAFC: Fujimoto v Shorton
Date: Mar 30, 2019

#R1#
Shorton misses with a double jab
and Fujimoto makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fujimoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fujimoto has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Big Bear Fight Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Fujimoto misses with a looping left.
Fujimoto moves away from the strike by Shorton.
Nice jab there from Shorton. #CL2#
Shorton clinches.
Shorton lands a right hand.
Fujimoto scores with a shot to the side of Shorton's head.
Fujimoto works on Shorton's body with a couple of short punches.
Shorton blocks an uppercut.
Fujimoto throws a punch but it's blocked by Shorton.
Nice body punch from Fujimoto - that landed with a thud.
Shorton looks winded!
Fujimoto working aggressively here.
Fujimoto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shorton backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fujimoto working aggressively here.
Shorton has a couple of punches blocked by Fujimoto. #T1#
Fujimoto tries to throw a body punch but Shorton avoids it by throwing Fujimoto back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fujimoto.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fujimoto.
Fujimoto stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fujimoto misses with a punch on the inside.
Fujimoto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shortons head.
Fujimoto swings wildly with an uppercut but Shorton uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Fujimoto.
Fujimoto lands a nice uppercut.
Fujimoto swings wildly with an uppercut but Shorton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fujimoto lands with a right to the head.
Shorton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fujimoto lands with a left to the head.
Fujimoto throws a head punch that misses.
Shorton blocks an uppercut.
Shorton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Fujimoto fails to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fujimoto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shorton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fujimoto digs a right hand underneath Shorton's ribcage. Shorton let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
Fujimoto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fujimoto lands a hook that snaps the head of Shorton backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Fujimoto.
Fujimoto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fujimoto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fujimoto misses with the head strike.
Fujimoto blocks an uppercut.
Fujimoto working aggressively here.
Fujimoto throws a punch but it's blocked by Shorton.
Fujimoto lands a nice uppercut.
Shorton tries a body shot but Fujimoto blocks it.
Fujimoto lands a nice uppercut.
Fujimoto scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fujimoto lands with a right to the head. #ROC#
Shorton is rocked!
Fujimoto working aggressively here.
Shorton is still on wobbly legs! Can Fujimoto finish him?
Fujimoto misses with the head strike.
Fujimoto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fujimoto lands a body punch.
Shorton blocking some punches.
Fujimoto misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shorton.
Fujimoto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shorton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fujimoto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shorton tries to break the clinch but Fujimoto is controlling the position.
Fujimoto misses with some punches.
Shorton seems to have recovered his senses.
Fujimoto dips a shoulder and cracks Shorton with a mighty uppercut! Shorton falls back against the cage and Fujimoto unloads with a barrage of strikes! Shorton is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Fujimoto screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gyukosho Fujimoto!
Gyukosho Fujimoto retains his heavyweight title!
Gyukosho Fujimoto seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Bill Shorton was interviewed post fight and said 'I HOPE YOU STUB YOUR DAMN TOE AND FALL UP THE STAIRS. '.

Event: TAFC: Camara v Mark
Date: Mar 02, 2019

#R1#
Shorton lands with a good body shot.
Nikil Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shorton.
Shorton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shorton tests Nikil Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shorton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nikil Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Shorton is quick to defend against it.
Shorton takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL2#
Shorton gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nikil Jr is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shorton gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Shorton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nikil Jr tries to score a body lock takedown but Shorton shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shorton lands a nice shot to the body.
Nikil Jr has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shorton after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenrick Nikil Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shorton swings wildly with an uppercut but Nikil Jr uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Nikil Jr lands a takedown into guard. #ES2#
Shorton wriggles free and stands up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nikil Jr misses with a straight right.
Bill Shorton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1##CL2#
Shorton clinches up with Nikil Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
Nikil Jr takes a shot to the head.
Shorton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nikil Jr backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shorton.
Shorton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Shorton breaks the clinch.
Shorton throws a jab when Nikil Jr was well out of range.
Nikil Jr attempts a counter takedown but Shorton avoids it well and moves away.
Shorton paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nikil Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shorton lands a head shot.#CL2#
Shorton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nikil Jr, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right from Shorton.
Shorton throws a punch but it's blocked by Nikil Jr.
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!
Shorton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nikil Jrs head.
Shorton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nikil Jr backwards.
Shorton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shorton misses with some punches. #T2#
Shorton digs a right hand into Nikil Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nikil Jr's gas tank. #TD#
Nikil Jr has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Shorton regains guard immediately.
Nikil Jr is breathing heavily.
Shorton wants to get back to his feet but Nikil Jr is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES2#
Shorton has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Nikil Jr has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Shorton has a couple of punches blocked by Nikil Jr.
Nikil Jr is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shorton is defending well.
Nikil Jr tries for a takedown but Shorton manages to get underhooks.
Shorton scores with a nice hook to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shorton. #BC2#
Shorton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nikil Jr tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Shorton has managed to clinch.
Nikil Jr is looking for a takedown.
Nikil Jr is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shorton pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nikil Jr trying to land knees to the body. #T3#
Shorton is working Nikil Jr over against the cage.#BC2#
Shorton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shorton throws an overhand right that lands on Nikil Jr's shoulder, as Nikil Jr tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Shorton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nikil Jr, pushing him back against the cage.
Shorton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Shorton.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shorton.
Shorton lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Shorton - that landed with a thud.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shorton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shorton.#ROC2#
Nikil Jr is rocked!#BC2#
Shorton manages to break the clinch.
Oh Nikil Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shorton closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Nikil Jr out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bill Shorton!
A very excited looking Bill Shorton rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Kenrick Nikil Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'I will return. I will overcome this loss. A true warrior learns from his failures as much as from his successes.'.

Event: TAFC: Murphy v Shorton
Date: Feb 09, 2019

#R1#
Shorton swings widly with a right hand
and Murphy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Bill Shorton has been cut.
Redd Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shorton connects with a body shot that sends Murphy's belly button to the back.
Shorton throws a hook but Murphy avoids it easily.
Shorton walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shorton connects with a crisp jab.
Murphy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shorton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murphy blocks a jab.#KD#
Murphy lands a big shot that drops Shorton! Can he finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy stops Shorton from standing up.
Shorton is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Murphy dives into side control.
Shorton is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Murphy has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Shorton is looking to get back to his feet here but Murphy is keeping cool and he's managed to take Shorton's back.#T1#
Shorton is trying to stand back up. #ES2#
Shorton is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Nice defenses there by Shorton.
It seemed like Shorton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Murphy throws an overhand right that lands on Shorton's shoulder, as Shorton tries to avoid the shot.
Murphy misses with a wild body shot.
Shorton slips under a jab.
Murphy blocks a jab.
Shorton scores with a nice right hand.
Murphy misses with an uppercut
and Shorton counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Shorton fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shorton ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Shorton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murphy.
Murphy connects with a looping right hand.
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!
Murphy blocks a jab.
Murphy drops Shorton with a straight right hand, right on the button! Murphy follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Redd Murphy!
Redd Murphy is the new heavyweight champion!

Event: SyFi - Aftermath 2
Date: Dec 30, 2018

#R1#
Shorton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Weinstein circles away quickly and effectively.
Weinstein misses with a leg kick
and Shorton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Weinstein steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shorton.
Shorton defending well as Weinstein loads up on a big left hand.
Weinstein misses with a low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Shorton checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Weinstein gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shorton.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Shorton scores with the left hand. Weinstein knows he should have avoided that one.
Shorton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Weinstein throws a leg kick that misses.
Weinstein on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Shorton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shorton misses with a body shot.
Weinstein will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shorton moves into range and connects with a jab.
Weinstein throws a head kick that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weinstein throws a leg kick that is checked#KD#
and Shorton counters with a nice right hand that sends Weinstein toppling to the canvas! Weinstein scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Shorton finish him?!#ROC#
Weinstein is rocked!
Shorton cracks Weinstein with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bill Shorton!
During a confident post fight interview, Bill Shorton thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SyFi 129
Date: Nov 18, 2018

#R1#
Shorton connects with a body shot.
Shorton works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fujimoto throws a sloppy head kick and Shorton moves out of range easily.
Fujimoto blocks a jab.
Shorton throws a lazy right hand but Fujimoto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shorton scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shorton misses with a hook. Fujimoto ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Shorton misses the target.
Shorton misses with a looping left.
Fujimoto darts in trying to clinch
and Shorton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fujimoto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shorton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fujimoto.
A big right from Shorton misses.
Shorton misses the shot to the body.
Fujimoto tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Shorton manages to circle out of the way.#T1#
Shorton feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fujimotos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fujimoto throws a right hand that misses
and Shorton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fujimoto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shorton.
A little jabbing left from Shorton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fujimoto slips a jab from Shorton.
Shorton drops his hands momentarily and Fujimoto takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Shorton looks to score with a jab to the body but Fujimoto is just out of range.
Shorton looks to land a left hand but Fujimoto moved out of range nicely.
Shorton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fujimoto on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Shorton throws a lazy right hand but Fujimoto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shorton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fujimoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Shorton.
Fujimoto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shorton.
Fujimoto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shorton.
Fujimoto is looking to clinch but Shorton is avoiding it. #T2#
Fujimoto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shorton throws a big shot that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shorton scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shorton lands a nice looking body shot.
Shorton misses with an uppercut. Fujimoto saw that one coming.
Fujimoto is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Shorton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fujimoto tries to move into range but Shorton moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shorton blocks a head kick by Fujimoto.
Good shot there by Shorton.
Shorton feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fujimotos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fujimoto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shorton.#CL#
Fujimoto closes the distance and clinches.
Shorton leaning against his opponent.
Shorton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
Shorton lands with a light punch inside.
Fujimoto throws a head punch that misses.
Fujimoto swings wildly with an uppercut but Shorton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fujimoto misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Fujimoto.
Shorton struggles to land a body shot inside as Fujimoto controls his hands.
Shorton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fujimoto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shorton scores with a shoulder strike.
Shorton working aggressively here.
Shorton tries a body shot but Fujimoto blocks it.
Fujimoto scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shorton has a couple of punches blocked by Fujimoto.
Fujimoto swings wildly with an uppercut but Shorton uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fujimoto.
Fujimoto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fujimoto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shorton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fujimoto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shorton misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Fujimoto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fujimoto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fujimoto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shorton looks winded!
A right handed body shot lands from Fujimoto.
Fujimoto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shorton backwards.
Shorton has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Fujimoto seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Shorton can turn it around.
A short uppercut from Fujimoto.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shorton.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shorton.
Fujimoto blocks an uppercut.
Fujimoto works on Shorton's body with a couple of short punches.
Fujimoto working aggressively here.
Fujimoto gets through Shorton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shorton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fujimoto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fujimoto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fujimoto misses with a punch to the body.
Shorton blocking some punches.
Fujimoto scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shorton working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fujimoto.
Fujimoto presses Shorton against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Shorton dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Fujimoto has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fujimoto swings wildly with an uppercut but Shorton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shorton swings wildly with an uppercut but Fujimoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fujimoto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shorton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fujimoto working aggressively here.
Fujimoto can't find room to land a body shot as Shorton controls the action.
Fujimoto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fujimoto scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shorton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shorton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shorton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fujimoto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fujimoto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fujimoto blocking some punches.
Fujimoto throws a head punch that misses.
Shorton working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fujimoto.
Fujimoto takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Fujimoto swings wildly with an uppercut but Shorton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shorton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fujimoto.
Fujimoto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC#
Shorton is rocked!
Fujimoto misses with some punches.
Shorton is still on wobbly legs! Can Fujimoto finish him?
Fujimoto misses with the head strike.
Fujimoto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shorton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fujimoto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shorton seems to have recovered his senses.
Fujimoto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shorton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shorton stalling against the cage.
Fujimoto throws a head punch that misses.
Shorton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Fujimoto.
Shorton swings wildly with an uppercut but Fujimoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fujimoto unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Shorton! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Fujimoto is unloading with more strikes now! Shorton drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gyukosho Fujimoto!
Gyukosho Fujimoto decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: WeInSyd 36
Date: Oct 31, 2018

#R1#
Shorton connects with a looping right hand.
We've been told by Shorton's head coaches at Assface Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Allu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shorton as he avoids it easily.
Allu dives in and grabs Shorton's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shorton pushes down on Allu's head and hops out.
Shorton is looking to counter punch.
Shorton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A left lands for Shorton.
A slow jab from Shorton misses its intended target.
Shorton loads up on a big right hand but Allu slips the punch.
Allu changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Shorton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Allu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shorton takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Allu walks into a left hand.
Shorton looks to score with a jab to the body but Allu is just out of range.
Shorton misses with a straight left.
Shorton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Allu manages to avoid it.
Bill Shorton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Allu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shorton moves away.
Shorton throws an off balance right hand
and Shorton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Allu looks for a takedown but Shorton sprawls well.
Bill Shorton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mika Allu.#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Shorton. Those never looked like landing.
And Allu tries to counter it with a takedown but Shorton pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Shorton misses with a series of wild punches.
A big left from Shorton misses.
Jab from Allu.#TD2#
Allu decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Shorton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shorton wants to control but Allu is keeping busy.
Allu takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Allu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Allu is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Shorton is holding on to half guard well.#T2#
Allu lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Allu lands with a punch from half guard.
Shorton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Allu content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Shorton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shorton trying to control the position here.
Allu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Allu throws a strike but Shorton rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Shorton wants to stand but Allu has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Shorton trying to control the position from guard on top but Allu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3#
Shorton is really struggling to control Allu but he's trying to hold on to the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Allu is on top in guard. #REVB#
Shorton 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.
Allu scoring with some ground and pound.
Allu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shorton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shorton can't keep his opponent in guard - Allu advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Allu lands a nice short elbow.
Allu passes the guard and advances to mount!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Allu! Shorton is hurt baaadly! Allu is firing away with more strikes - Shorton is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mika Allu!

Event: SyFi 111
Date: Oct 05, 2018

#R1#
Shorton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Friedman at a distance. #TD#
Friedman shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Shorton's guard.
Shorton told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Shorton has Friedman pulled in close to control his posture.
Friedman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Friedman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Friedman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've been hearing that Friedman has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Friedman throws a big elbow that misses.
Shorton wants to sweep here but Friedman controlling him for the moment.
Shorton is trying to control the position but Friedman postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friedman lands a couple of elbows.
Friedman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Shorton wants to control the position but Friedman says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Shorton actively working from the bottom here.
Friedman lands with a punch from half guard. #ES2#
Shorton kicks off Friedman and gets to his feet.
Friedman misses with an uppercut.
Friedman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shorton finds it's way round the side to connect with Friedman's head.
Shorton scores with a jab to the body.
Friedman looks to land a right hand but Shorton moved out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Shorton. That snapped Friedman's head back.
Shorton slips under a jab from Friedman.
Shorton scores with a crisp jab that stopped Friedman in his tracks.
Friedman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shorton. Shorton circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shorton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Friedman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Friedman dodges the punch combination from Shorton. #T2#
Shorton cracks Friedman with a good jab.
Shorton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fighters circling - Shorton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shorton throws a jab but it's blocked by Friedman.
Friedman misses with a body shot.
Shorton swings for the body but Friedman moves out of range.
Shorton looks to land a left hand but Friedman moved out of range nicely.
Shorton scores with a shot to the body.
Shorton is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Shorton dips to his left and cracks Friedman with an uppercut!
Shorton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Friedman counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Friedman distracts Shorton with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Friedman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shorton's head.
Friedman trying to control but Shorton is working from the bottom. #T3#
Friedman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Friedman stands up over Shorton, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Friedman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Shorton keeping moving, preventing Friedman from controlling successfully.
Friedman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Friedman with a nice head shot there.
Friedman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#ES2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Shorton manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shorton.
Shorton has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#BC2#
Shorton breaks from the clinch.
Shorton scores with a nice head shot.
Shorton lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Friedman, as that shot connected.
Friedman throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4##KD2#
Shorton drops Friedman with a beautiful combination! Friedman stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Shorton is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Friedman is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Milton Friedman has been cut.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Shorton! Friedman is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill Shorton!
Bill Shorton thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SyFi 101
Date: Sep 09, 2018

#R1#
Shorton misses with a body shot.
Shorton throws a shot from downtown. Built moves away and avoids it.
Built steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Shorton.
Built misses the shot to the body.
Built throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shorton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Yormomza Built has been cut.
Jab from Shorton.
Built looks to score with a jab to the body but Shorton is just out of range.
Shorton 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.
A slapping leg kick lands for Built.
A telegraphed right hand from Shorton misses the target.
Built jabs Shorton right on the nose. Shorton blinks but takes it well.
Built is looking to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Shorton tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Built throws a wild body kick that Shorton sees coming a mile off.
Shorton throws a lazy right hand but Built sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Built uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shorton.
Built throws a jab when Shorton was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Shorton misses the target.
Built is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shorton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Built sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shorton lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shorton has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shorton there as he acknowledges the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Built. Shorton does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Shorton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Shorton looks to throw the jab but Built is out of range.
A lazy left from Built finds it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Built 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 Shorton has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shorton and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Shorton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shorton misses with a looping right.
Built lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shorton takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Built throws a shot to the body.
Built misses with a looping left.
Shorton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Built slips a straight right by Shorton.
Built moves out of range of the strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Built is looking to clinch.
Good shot there by Built.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Built 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 Shorton has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shorton and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Built takes one to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Built jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shorton throws a looping overhand right but Built ducks down to avoid it.
Shorton misses with a straight right.
Shorton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Built.
Shorton moves out of range of the body kick from Built. #T2#
Shorton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shorton throws a hook but Built blocks it.
Shorton scores with a crisp jab that stopped Built in his tracks. #CL2#
Built rushes Shorton and presses him up against the cage.
Built lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shorton.
Shorton lands with a short shot to the head.
Built misses with some punches.
Built struggles to land a body shot inside as Shorton controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Shorton.
Shorton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shorton prevents a body shot from Built.
A short left from Built.
Shorton throws a head punch that misses.
Built throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shorton blocking some punches.
Built scores with a shot to the side of Shorton's head.
Built lands a shot to the body.
Built lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
Shorton throws a head punch that misses.
Shorton blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Shorton fails to land.
Built lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shorton is breathing heavily.
Built is leaning against Shorton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Shorton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shorton keeps the fight on the outside.
A little feinted left hand from Shorton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shorton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Built.
A slapping leg kick lands for Built.
Built scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shorton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Built.
Shorton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Built tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shorton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Built.
Shorton paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT#
That has opened up Yormomza Built's cut even more.
Shorton slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Shorton misses with a straight left.
Shorton is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Built works Shorton's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Built gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shorton.
Shorton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Built tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shorton's elbow.
Shorton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shorton has a couple of punches blocked by Built.
Built scores with a shot to the side of Shorton's head.
Built blocking some punches.
Shorton swings wildly with an uppercut but Built uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Shorton.
Built lands an uppercut.
Built misses with a body punch.
Shorton throws a punch but it's blocked by Built.
Shorton lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shorton.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A body shot lands from Built.
Shorton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Built's elbow.
A hook to the body from Shorton.
Shorton struggles to land a body shot inside as Built controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Shorton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yormomza Built will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yormomza Built's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A big right from Shorton misses.
Nice cross by Built.
Built has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Built steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shorton.
Built avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Built looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shorton throws a series of punches but Built avoids them all with ease.
Shorton misses with a wild combination.
Built connects with a right hand. Shorton shakes it off.
Yormomza Built seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Built fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Built scores with a jab. Shorton acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Built misses with a wild body shot.
Shorton slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bill Shorton is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Built. Shorton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shorton lands with an uppercut that bounces Built off the cage and back into range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shorton misses with a wild body shot.
Built chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Built darts in trying to clinch
and Shorton counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Built swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Built tries to clinch up.
Built feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shortons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Built feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shorton's calf.
Built cracks Shorton with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Built comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shorton misses with an uppercut.
Nice jab there from Built.
Built catches Shorton with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Built tries to clinch but Shorton is having none of it.
Built misses with a straight right.
Shorton misses with an uppercut.
Shorton swinging wildly here.
Shorton swinging wildly here.
Shorton walks into a jab.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shorton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Built defending well as Shorton loads up on a big left hand.
Shorton loads up on a big right hand but Built slips the punch.
Built wants to counter the offense by Shorton and move into the clinch position.
Built lands with a right hand.
Built wants to slow Shorton down by chopping away at his legs. #CL2#
Built clinches up against the cage.
Shorton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shorton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Built misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Built as the two fighters clinch.
Built misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shorton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shorton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Built's elbow.
Shorton lands with a right to the head. #CUT#
The cut above Yormomza Built's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Shorton throws a head punch that misses.
Built blocking some punches.
Built throws a punch but it's blocked by Shorton.
Built scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
Shorton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Built goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shorton.
Built lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Built's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shorton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Built blocks a body shot from Shorton.
Built lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shorton backwards.
Built has a couple of punches blocked by Shorton.
Built lands a right hand.
Shorton swings wildly with an uppercut but Built uses good head movement to avoid it.
Built throws a punch but it's blocked by Shorton.
Built lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Built struggles to land a body shot inside as Shorton controls his hands.
Built blocks an uppercut.
Built lands a hook that snaps the head of Shorton backwards. #ROC2#
Shorton is rocked!
Built misses with some punches.
Oh Shorton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Built swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Built swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Built swings wildly with an uppercut but Shorton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Built working aggressively here. #T4#
Built throws a head punch that misses.
Built misses with a punch on the inside.
Built throws a punch but it's blocked by Shorton.
Built working aggressively here.
Built misses with a short punch on the inside.
Built throws a punch but it's blocked by Shorton.
A right hand to the body from Built.
Shorton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shorton.
Built throws a punch but it's blocked by Shorton.
Built fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Built tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Built misses with some punches.
Built working aggressively here.
Shorton blocking some punches.
Built fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yormomza Built seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Shorton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Built has a couple of punches blocked by Shorton.
Shorton seems to have got his legs back now.
Built tries a body shot but Shorton blocks it.
Built swings wildly with an uppercut but Shorton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shorton stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Built takes a shot to the head.
Built is breathing heavily.
Shorton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shorton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Built is working Shorton over against the cage.
Built goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shorton lands a nice shot to the body.
Shorton lands a shot to the body.
Shorton pushes Built 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.

Yormomza Built showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yormomza Built's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Shorton misses the shot to the body.
Built tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shorton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Built lands a lovely overhand right.
Shorton jabs Built to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Built.
Built stuns Shorton with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shorton throws a right and a left that Built avoids nicely.
Built looks to throw the jab but Shorton is out of range.
Built slips a straight right by Shorton.#CL2#
Built has closed the distance and engaged Shorton in a clinch.
Built tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Built 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 body shot lands from Shorton.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Built. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Shorton lands with a left to the head.
Shorton swings wildly with an uppercut but Built uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shorton lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shorton misses with the head strike. #T1#
Shorton tries to work over Built's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Built misses with a hook to the ribs.
Built has a couple of punches blocked by Shorton.
Shorton blocks a body shot from Built.
Built goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Built misses with a hook from the clinch.
Built fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Built gets through Shorton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Built's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shorton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
Yormomza Built's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Built gets through Shorton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Built lands a hook to the side of the head.
Built blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shorton.
Shorton lands a nice shot to the body.
Built takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Built.
Shorton tries to work over Built's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Built misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Built blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Built misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Built pushes Shorton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Built throws a punch but it's blocked by Shorton.
Shorton lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shorton misses with the head strike.
Built throws a head punch that misses.
Shorton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shorton displaying some good clinch control by pressing Built up against the cage.
Built tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shorton's elbow.
Built has a couple of punches blocked by Shorton.
Built makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Built blocks a body shot from Shorton.
Shorton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Built fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shorton throws a punch but it's blocked by Built. #T3#
Built tries to work over Shorton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Built misses with the head strike.
Shorton working aggressively here.
Built misses with a punch on the inside.
Built blocks an uppercut.
Shorton blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Shorton.
Built lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Built can't find room to land a body shot as Shorton controls the action.
A short right from Built.
Shorton swings wildly with an uppercut but Built uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shorton has a couple of punches blocked by Built.
Built can't find room to land a body shot as Shorton controls the action.
Built swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Built misses with a hook from the clinch.
Built misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shorton throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Built doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Built misses with a punch on the inside.
Shorton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shorton misses with the head strike.
Shorton blocking some punches.
Shorton blocking some punches.
Built fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Built tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shorton's elbow.
Shorton working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Built scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shorton tries to throw a body punch but Built avoids it by throwing Shorton back against the cage.
Shorton lands a nice uppercut.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Yormomza Built's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bill Shorton!
Bill Shorton thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SyFi 87
Date: Aug 10, 2018

#R1#
Shorton takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shorton scores with a jab. Dillon acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dillon jabs Shorton right on the nose. Shorton blinks but takes it well.
We've been informed that Dillon 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.
Shorton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dillon throws the left hand but Shorton avoids the punch easily.
Shorton has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shorton there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dillon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shorton at a distance.
Shorton moves out of range of the strikes.
Shorton blocks a head kick by Dillon.
We've been told by Shorton's head coaches at BAD BOY MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dillon moves away from the strike by Shorton.
Dillon throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dillon swinging wildly here.
Dillon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to the body from Dillon misses
and Shorton counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dillon thinking.
Shorton takes one on the button.
Dillon throws a hook but Shorton blocks it.
Shorton connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shorton throws a looping overhand right but Dillon ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
A shot to the body from Shorton misses
and Shorton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shorton takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shorton misses with a hook to the body
and Dillon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shorton works Dillon's body with a nice hook.
Dillon lands with a shot to the body.
Shorton cracks Dillon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dillon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shorton lands a jab to the nose.
Shorton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shorton connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shorton misses with a hook
enabling Dillon to counter with a crisp jab.
Shorton moves out of range as Dillon strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Shorton misses the target.
The fighters circling - Dillon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shorton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A telegraphed right hand from Dillon misses the target.
Shorton throws out a loose jab but Dillon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shorton swings for the body but Dillon moves out of range.
Shorton connects with a jab.#T2#
Shorton cracks Dillon with a right hand to the side of the head.
Shorton misses with a hook
and Dillon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shorton on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dillon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Shorton throws a hook but Dillon avoids it easily.
Shorton slips a straight right by Dillon.
Shorton takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dillon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shorton throws out the jab.
Shorton misses the jab.
Shorton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dillon.
A quick step to the side and Shorton tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shorton misses with a straight right.
Shorton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shorton misses with a lunging right hand
and Dillon counters with a straight right hand.
Dillon missing with a left hand there. Shorton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shorton lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Shorton.#ROC#
Dillon is rocked!
Shorton's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dillon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shorton scrambles back to his feet.
Shorton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Shorton misses the target.
Dillon slips a straight right by Shorton.
A little jabbing left from Dillon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shorton tries to bum rush Dillon with a series of wild strikes but Dillon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shorton takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dillon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dillon attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dillon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shorton misses with a hook. Dillon ducked under it nicely.
Dillon throws the left hand but Shorton avoids the punch easily.
Dillon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shorton.
Shorton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dillon tests Shorton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dillon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dillon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Shorton misses the target.
Shorton looks to throw the jab but Dillon is out of range.
Shorton throws a lazy right hand but Dillon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dillon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shorton moves away.#T4#
Shorton misses with a body shot.
Dillon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shorton.
Dillon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shorton misses with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shorton with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dillon to score with a decent uppercut.
Dillon misses with a double jab.
Shorton scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shorton moves out of range of the strikes.
Dillon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shorton lands with an overhand left.
Dillon jabs at Shorton's body.
Shorton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dillon.
Dillon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dillon scores with a jab to the head.
Dillon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Shorton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shorton tests Dillon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Travis Dillon will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A big left from Shorton misses.
Shorton throws a lazy uppercut
letting Dillon counter with a right hand.
Shorton throws a right hand that Dillon ducks under and follows up with a left that Dillon also avoids with ease.
Shorton scores with a hook.
Shorton slips a jab from Dillon.
Dillon throws a combination that misses
and Shorton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shorton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shorton throws a big shot that misses.
Dillon misses the shot to the body.
Dillon digs a good body shot into Shorton's ribs.
Dillon dips to his left and cracks Shorton with an uppercut!
Shorton throws a jab when Dillon was well out of range.
Shorton throws a body shot but no joy.
Travis Dillon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shorton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shorton throws a big shot that misses.
Shorton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shorton throws a hook but Dillon blocks it.#T1#
Jab from Shorton.
Dillon slips a jab from Shorton.
Dillon tries to score with a low kick but Shorton moves his leg out of the way.
Shorton has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Shorton misses with a hook
and Dillon counters with a right hand to the body.
Dillon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shorton was well out of range. Poor timing from Dillon.
Shorton throws a looping overhand right but Dillon ducks down to avoid it.
Shorton misses with a hook.
Dillon slips under a jab.
Jab, jab by Dillon - just one landing.
Dillon missing with a left hand there. Shorton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dillon misses with a looping right.
Dillon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shorton counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dillon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dillon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Dillon scores with a four punch combination!
Dillon lands a nice shot that snaps Shorton's head back. #T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Shorton misses the target.
Dillon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shorton misses with a right hand
enabling Dillon to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#
Shorton is rocked!
Shorton walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Shorton limp body while Dillon jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Travis Dillon!
A very excited looking Travis Dillon 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.

Event: SyFi 78
Date: Jul 20, 2018

#R1#
Shorton scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shorton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Borrego throws an overhand right that lands on Shorton's shoulder, as Shorton tries to avoid the shot.
Borrego misses with a looping right.
Shorton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Borrego to counter with a crisp jab.
Borrego throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shorton is looking to counter punch.
Borrego takes a swing at Shorton's ribcage but misses.
Shorton has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shorton there as he acknowledges the shot.
Borrego slips under a jab from Shorton.
Borrego throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shorton scores with a three punch combo!
Shorton with a nice cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Borrego looks to land a left hand but Shorton moved out of range nicely.
Shorton scores with a hook.
Borrego rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shorton counters with a right hand to the body.
Borrego looks to land a right hand but Shorton moved out of range.
Shorton 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.
Borrego loads up on a big right hand but Shorton slips the punch.
Shorton lands a really nice looking cross but Borrego seems unphased.
Nice body punch from Shorton. #T1#
No joy there for Borrego, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shorton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Borrego.
Borrego misses with the combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Shorton misses the target.
A big left from Borrego misses.
Shorton misses with a body shot.
Shorton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shorton cracks Borrego with a right hand to the side of the head.
Borrego slips a jab from Shorton.
Borrego misses with a body shot.
A quick step to the side and Shorton tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good standup being displayed there by Shorton as he connects with a hook.
Borrego fails with an attempt to clinch.
Borrego throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shorton drops Borrego with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Borrego! Shorton dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill Shorton!
During a confident post fight interview, Bill Shorton thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Mark Borrego had this to say: 'I AM my own worst enemy I drank way too much right before the fight.....drunken boxing didn't work...im off to AA.... '.

Event: SyFi 68
Date: Jun 24, 2018

#R1#
A slow jab from Shorton misses its intended target.
Bill Shorton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Piano tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shorton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A big left from Shorton misses.
Piano misses with the body kick
and Shorton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Piano ducks under a wild hook from Shorton.
Good exchange - Shorton coming out on top.#CL#
Piano drives through and clinches with Shorton against the cage.
Piano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Piano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Piano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shorton throws a punch but it's blocked by Piano .
Shorton misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Piano .
Shorton is working Piano over against the cage.
Piano misses with some punches.
Piano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
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, Shorton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shorton swings wildly with an uppercut but Piano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shorton blocks a body shot from Piano . #T1##BC#
Piano breaks the clinch.
Piano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shorton.
Shorton throws a hook but Piano avoids it easily.
Piano swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Donk. Piano catches Shorton right on the button with a cross.
Piano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shorton moves away.
Shorton throws an off balance right hand
and Piano counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Piano looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Piano misses with a looping left.
Piano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shorton.
Piano tries to land a front kick but Shorton steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shorton misses with a body shot.
Piano showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shorton.
Shorton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shorton looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shorton throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T2#
Piano takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Piano lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Shorton backs up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shorton bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Piano 's head backwards.
Shorton has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Shorton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Piano was well out of range. Poor timing from Shorton.
Shorton takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Shorton looks winded!
Piano scores with a jab to the body.
Piano throws a body kick that misses.
Shorton walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Piano swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rick Piano !
Rick Piano retains his heavyweight title!
After the fight, Rick Piano was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: SyFi 52
Date: May 19, 2018

#R1#
Borrego throws a right hand that misses
and Shorton counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Shorton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Borrego loads up on a big right hand but Shorton slips the punch.
Borrego thuds his right hand into Shorton's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Borrego throws a lazy uppercut
and Shorton counters with a nice uppercut.
Borrego throws a lazy right hand but Shorton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shorton doesn't manage to clinch there - Borrego circles away.
Shorton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shorton is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Shorton rushes Borrego and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Borrego.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shorton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shorton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shorton pushes Borrego back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shorton lands an uppercut.
Borrego working aggressively here.
Borrego wants to get back to striking at distance but Shorton won't allow it.
Shorton swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Shorton has a couple of punches blocked by Borrego.
Shorton working aggressively here.
Shorton scores with a shot to the side of Borrego's head.
A right hand to the body from Shorton.
Borrego misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Shorton misses with some punches.
Shorton misses with a punch on the inside.
Borrego's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Borrego misses with a hook to the ribs.
Borrego misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shorton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Borrego's elbow.
Shorton blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Borrego.
Shorton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shorton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Borrego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shorton's elbow.
Shorton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shorton throws a punch but it's blocked by Borrego. #T2#
Shorton has a couple of punches blocked by Borrego.
Nice body punch from Borrego - that landed with a thud.
A hook to the body from Shorton.
Borrego looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice right hand lands inside from Shorton.
Borrego misses with the head strike.
Shorton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shorton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Borrego backwards. #ROC#
Borrego is rocked!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shorton.
Borrego is still on wobbly legs! Can Shorton finish him?
Shorton creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Borrego with a big uppercut! Borrego tries to clinch up but Shorton pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Borrego to the mat! Borrego covers up and Shorton unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bill Shorton!
A relieved looking Bill Shorton thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Mark Borrego was interviewed post fight and said 'I demand a rematch.....he was boring my nuts.'.

Event: SyFi 42
Date: Apr 27, 2018

#R1#
Tank fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tank wants to clinch
and Shorton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Tommy Tank has been cut.
Tank tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Shorton counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tank thinking. #CL#
Shorton instigates a clinch.
Tank can't get the takedown.
Shorton is pressed up against the cage. Tank has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shorton down to the mat. Shorton avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Shorton moves into the clinch.
Tank blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shorton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tank backwards.
Tank drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shorton pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bill Shorton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Tank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Shorton clinches up with Tank and pushes him back against the cage.
Shorton stops a takedown attempt from Tank.
Shorton gets underhooks to prevent Tank's takedown attempt. #T1#
Shorton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shorton blocking some punches.
Tank is looking for a takedown.
A short uppercut from Shorton.
A shot in the inside from Shorton.
Shorton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tanks head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shorton.#CUT#
That has opened up Tommy Tank's cut even more.
Tank tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short right from Shorton on the inside.
Shorton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tank looks winded!
Tank has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shorton is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nice body punch from Shorton - that landed with a thud.
Shorton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shorton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shorton.#ROC#
Tank is rocked!
Shorton creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Tank with a big uppercut! Tank tries to clinch up but Shorton pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Tank to the mat! Tank covers up and Shorton unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bill Shorton!
Bill Shorton thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: WeInSyd 6
Date: Apr 04, 2018

#R1#
Arago shoots and misses
and Shorton counters with a right hand to the body.
Arago tries for a takedown but Shorton circles away easily
and Shorton makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shorton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shorton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Arago backwards.
Arago is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shorton is defending well.
Bill Shorton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Arago.
Shorton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Arago takes a shot to the head.
Shorton lands a left hand.
Shorton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shorton stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Arago looks winded!
A short uppercut from Shorton.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice right hand lands inside from Shorton.
Shorton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Arago backwards.
Shorton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Arago jumps guard but Shorton turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Shorton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Shorton - that landed with a thud. #T1#
Shorton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shorton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shorton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Arago backwards.
Shorton lands a hook that snaps the head of Arago backwards. #ROC#
Arago is rocked!
Arago's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Arago is still on wobbly legs! Can Shorton finish him?
Shorton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Arago backwards.
Shorton dips a shoulder and cracks Arago with a mighty uppercut! Arago falls back against the cage and Shorton unloads with a barrage of strikes! Arago is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Shorton screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill Shorton!
Bill Shorton thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Ivan Arago stepped up to the mic, saying 'He's like a piece of iron.'.

Event: SyFi 22
Date: Mar 10, 2018

#R1#
Piano goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Piano swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shorton counters with a left to the body.
Nice defenses there by Shorton.
Piano lands with a cross.
Piano goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shorton tries to clinch up.
Piano circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shorton moves to clinch but Piano breaks away
enabling Piano to counter with a crisp jab.
Piano swings for the body but Shorton moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piano misses with a hook.
Shorton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Piano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Piano seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Shorton takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL2#
Shorton has managed to clinch. #T1#
Shorton lands a shoulder strike.
Shorton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shorton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Piano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shorton throws a head punch that misses.
Piano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Piano tries to throw a body punch but Shorton avoids it by throwing Piano back against the cage.
Shorton misses with the head strike.
Piano misses with a punch on the inside.
Piano lands a body shot in the clinch.
Piano lands a nice uppercut.
Shorton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Piano scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Piano .
Shorton looks winded!#BC#
Piano breaks from the clinch.
Piano lets loose with a powerful body kick. Shorton will feel that in the morning.
Shorton has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Piano .
Shorton has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Piano lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Shorton up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Piano from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Shorton's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rick Piano !
Rick Piano retains his heavyweight title!
Rick Piano decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SyFi 16
Date: Feb 24, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Shorton darts in and clinches Nebel up against the cage.
Nebel tries to break free but Shorton pushes him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shorton.
Shorton scores with a shot to the side of Nebel's head.
Nebel working hard to break the clinch.
A short left from Shorton.
Shorton scores with a shot to the side of Nebel's head.
Shorton is working Nebel over against the cage.
Shorton lands with a short shot to the head.
Shorton lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nebel has had enough of the clinch but Shorton keeps him there for the moment.
Shorton lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nebel wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nebel has had enough of the clinch but Shorton keeps him there for the moment.
Shorton is working Nebel over against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shorton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shorton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A frustrated look appears on Nebel's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shorton cracks Nebel with a nice body shot.
Shorton lands a body punch.
Shorton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nebel backwards.
Shorton has Nebel pressed against the cage, preventing Nebel from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1#
Nebel is trying to break the clinch but Shorton is controlling him.
Nebel swings wildly with an uppercut but Shorton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nebel has had enough of the clinch but Shorton keeps him there for the moment.
Nebel is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Shorton - that landed with a thud.
Nebel is breathing heavily.
A right hook to the body lands for Shorton.
Shorton digs a right hand underneath Nebel's ribcage. Nebel let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shorton is working Nebel over against the cage.
Shorton is leaning against Nebel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shorton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nebel backwards.
Shorton lands with a short shot to the head.
Shorton lands a left hand.
Shorton lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nebel.
Shorton gets through Nebel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shorton stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shorton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shorton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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!
Nebel misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Shorton as the two fighters clinch.
Shorton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nebel backwards. #T2#
Shorton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC2#
Nebel is rocked!
Shorton creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Nebel with a big uppercut! Nebel tries to clinch up but Shorton pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Nebel to the mat! Nebel covers up and Shorton unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bill Shorton!

Event: SyFi 7
Date: Feb 04, 2018

#R1#
Shorton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Morrison closes the distance looking to clinch
and Shorton counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Morrison thinking. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shorton lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Morrison.
Morrison is breathing heavily.
Morrison misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shorton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Morrisons head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shorton.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shorton.
Shorton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shorton scores with a hook to the body.
Shorton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shorton.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shorton lands with a light punch inside.
Shorton pushes Morrison back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Morrison is rocked!
Shorton lands a hook that snaps the head of Morrison backwards.
Oh Morrison is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shorton creates a bit of distance and unloads a huge uppercut that knocks Morrison out cold! The ref dives in to break up the two fighters! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bill Shorton!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 08, 2017

#R1#
Markka throws a push kick but Shorton slaps the foot to one side.
Markka throws a nice head kick! #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shorton is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Shorton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Markka backwards.
Markka trying to stall but Shorton improves his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Shorton.
Shorton lands with a right to the head.
Shorton scores with a shoulder strike.
Shorton lands with a left to the head.
Shorton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Shorton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Markka backwards. #KD#
Shorton drops Markka onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Markka is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Markka is rocked!
Shorton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Markka is still on wobbly legs! Can Shorton finish him?
A right handed body shot lands from Shorton.
Markka seems to have recovered his senses.
Shorton unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Markka! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Shorton is unloading with more strikes now! Markka drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill Shorton!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 05, 2017

#R1##CL#
Shorton moves into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Shorton.
Shorton is working Richardson over against the cage.
Richardson looks winded!
Shorton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shorton lands a body punch.
Richardson takes a shot to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Buck Richardson has been cut.
The referee calls for Shorton to work.
Shorton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shorton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Richardson backwards.
Shorton scores with a shoulder strike.
Shorton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC#
Richardson is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shorton creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Richardson with a big uppercut! Richardson tries to clinch up but Shorton pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Richardson to the mat! Richardson covers up and Shorton unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bill Shorton!

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