Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: WVT 197: Dracul v Minoru
Date: Dec 15, 2023

#R1#
Shutes throws a front kick aimed at Immanuel's knee but Immanuel avoids it well.
Shutes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Shutes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL#
Immanuel darts in and clinches Shutes up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Shutes.
Shutes throws a head punch that misses.
Shutes prevents a body shot from Immanuel.
Our sources have told us that Immanuel has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Immanuel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shutes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shutes stalling against the cage.
Shutes is leaning against Immanuel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Immanuel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Immanuel throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Immanuel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Immanuel.
Immanuel has a couple of punches blocked by Shutes.
Immanuel has a couple of punches blocked by Shutes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Immanuel.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Immanuel throws a punch but it's blocked by Shutes.
Shutes pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T1#
Shutes blocking some punches.
Immanuel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Immanuel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shutes backwards.
Shutes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Immanuel backwards.
Shutes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shutes trying to stall but Immanuel improves his position. #BC2#
Shutes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Immanuel moves in looking to clinch but Shutes pushes him off.
Shutes lands a lovely overhand right.#CL#
Immanuel has Shutes up against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Immanuel.
Immanuel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Immanuel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shutes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Immanuel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shutes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shutes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shutes working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Immanuel misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Shutes swings wildly with an uppercut but Immanuel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Immanuel misses with some punches.
Shutes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shutes using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Immanuel is breathing heavily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shutes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Immanuel.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short left from Shutes.
Immanuel misses with some punches.
Immanuel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shutess head.
Nice body punch from Immanuel - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Immanuel fails to land.
Shutes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shutes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shutes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shutes throws an elbow that misses. #BC2#
Shutes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Immanuel walks into a left hand. #T3#
Shutes takes a kick to the side of the head.
Immanuel tries to land a front kick but Shutes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shutes counters with a body kick.
Shutes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Immanuel tries to land a body kick
and Shutes counters with an outside leg kick.
Immanuel fails with an attempt to clinch.
That kick from Shutes tenderised Immanuel's leg. Immanuel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shutes throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Immanuel counters with a left and a right that stings Shutes.
Immanuel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shutes throws a body shot but no joy.
Immanuel lands a glancing blow to the side of Shutes's head.
Shutes moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Immanuel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shutes.
Immanuel walks into a jab.
Shutes moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Shutes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Immanuel throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Shutes counters with a left and a right that stings Immanuel. #T4#
Shutes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Immanuel throws out a loose jab but Shutes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Immanuel throws a head kick that misses.
Nice uppercut there from Shutes.
Immanuel throws a lazy body kick
and Shutes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Immanuel misses with a hook.
Immanuel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Immanuel throws an off balance right hand
and Shutes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A head kick by Immanuel misses
and Shutes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shutes scores with a one two! Immanuel had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Shutes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Immanuel misses with a lunging right hand
and Immanuel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shutes checks the leg kick nicely there.
Shutes has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Shutes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Immanuel. That did some damage!
Shutes lands a glancing blow to the side of Immanuel's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wesley Shutes dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Immanuel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shutes can pounce on him.
Shutes throws a good cross that connects.
Shutes scores with a jab to the jaw.
Immanuel scores with a head kick. Shutes tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Immanuel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shutes cracks Immanuel with an open hand slap.
Immanuel throws a head kick that misses.
Shutes lunges at Immanuel with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Immanuel's hand.
Immanuel throws a head kick that misses.
Immanuel uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shutes slips under a jab.
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!
Immanuel misses with a right hand
and Shutes counters with a nice low kick that buckles Immanuel's knee momentarily.
Shutes misses with a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Shutes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Immanuel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Immanuel wants to clinch up but Shutes keeps it at a distance.
Wesley Shutes seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
That kick from Shutes tenderised Immanuel's leg. Immanuel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shutes lands a nice looking body shot.
Immanuel misses with a hook
and Shutes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shutes connects with a leg kick.
Shutes doesn't manage to clinch there - Immanuel circles away.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Shutes - that will leave a mark!
Shutes scores with a jab to the body.
Shutes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shutes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shutes lunges at Immanuel with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Immanuel's hand.
Immanuel takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Immanuel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Immanuel is looking to clinch.
Shutes lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Immanuel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Shutes misses.
Immanuel tries to clinch but Shutes moves out of range. #T2#
Immanuel does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Shutes scores with a sloppy right hand. Immanuel should have avoided that one.
Immanuel looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Immanuel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yeshua Immanuel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shutes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2#
Shutes clinches up with Immanuel and pushes him back against the cage.
Shutes pushes Immanuel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Shutes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shutes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab lands there for Shutes.
Shutes throws a shot to the body.
Immanuel shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Immanuel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shutes lands a front kick.
Shutes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Immanuels jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Immanuel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Immanuel is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3#
Immanuel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Shutes checks the leg kick.
Shutes was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shutes.
Immanuel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shutes is looking to clinch.
Shutes throws a one two combo.
Immanuel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shutes was well out of range. Poor timing from Immanuel.
Immanuel throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shutes counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Shutes lands the left hand.
Immanuel throws a head kick that misses
and Shutes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shutes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL2#
Shutes darts in and clinches Immanuel up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in the clinch, Shutes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shutes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shutes lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Shutes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Shutes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shutes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shutes with the inside leg kick.
Shutes lands a head shot.
Shutes misses with a double jab.
Immanuel throws a big counter combination but Shutes scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Immanuel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shutes throws a body kick that misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shutes, as that shot connected.
Shutes stalks Immanuel and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Immanuel's face. Immanuel staggers backwards, shaken.#ROC2#Immanuel is rocked!
Immanuel takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Oh Immanuel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Immanuel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shutes counters with a huge left! Immanuel is in big trouble! He's backing up but Shutes isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Immanuel from any more damage. A dominating finish by Shutes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wesley Shutes!
Wesley Shutes spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
In defeat, Yeshua Immanuel stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thanks to my coaches, sorry I came up short. Great game plan by my opponent. It was his night tonight. '.

Event: WVT 187: Hussein v Larsen
Date: Nov 18, 2023

#R1#
Thuta turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thuta throws a right hand that misses
letting Shutes counter with a right hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Thuta checks a leg kick.
Shutes looks to land a left hand but Thuta moved out of range nicely.#KD2#
Thuta lands a big head kick that sends Shutes tumbling to the mat! Thuta takes a step backwards and waves Shutes back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Wesley Shutes has been cut.
Shutes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thuta throws a wild body kick that Shutes sees coming a mile off.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Thuta 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 Shutes has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shutes and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Shutes tried to counter with a leg kick but Thuta avoided it.
Thuta checks a leg kick.
Thuta throws a shot from downtown. Shutes moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Thuta closes the distance and clinches.
Shutes is looking to control Thuta's arms but Thuta gets an underhook and turns him. Now Shutes has his back to the cage.
Thuta has Shutes pressed against the cage, preventing Shutes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Thuta prevents a body shot from Shutes.
Thuta lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Thuta managing to block the knees to the body from Shutes.
Shutes is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Shutes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thuta.
Thuta lands with a left to the head.
Thuta misses with the head strike.
Thuta lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shutes backwards.
Thuta lands with a left to the head.
Thuta lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shutes backwards.
Shutes is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Thuta struggles to land a body shot inside as Shutes controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thuta.
Shutes blocks an uppercut.
Thuta pushes Shutes back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shutes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shutes misses with some punches.
Thuta lands a shoulder strike.
Thuta lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thuta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shutess head.
Thuta lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Thuta as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Shutes fails to land.
Thuta blocks a body shot from Shutes.
A short body shot lands from Thuta as the two fighters clinch.
Shutes is breathing heavily.
Thuta lands with a light punch inside.
Shutes looking to slow down the pace here.
Thuta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shutess head.
Thuta lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shutes is looking to control Thuta's arms but Thuta gets an underhook and turns him. Now Shutes has his back to the cage.
Thuta tries a body shot but Shutes blocks it.
A short uppercut from Thuta.
Thuta pushes Shutes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thuta lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thuta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shutes has a couple of punches blocked by Thuta.
Thuta lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thuta lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Thuta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shutess head.
A head punch on the inside from Shutes fails to land.
Shutes struggles to land a body shot inside as Thuta controls his hands.
Thuta lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shutes backwards.
Thuta lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thuta lands a shoulder strike.
Shutes tries a body shot but Thuta blocks it.
Thuta struggles to land a body shot inside as Shutes controls his hands.
Shutes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thuta stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Thuta tries a body shot but Shutes blocks it.
Shutes throws a punch but it's blocked by Thuta.
Shutes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thuta is defending well for now.
Thuta lands a shoulder strike.
Thuta can't find room to land a body shot as Shutes controls the action.
Good body shot from Thuta.
Thuta stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thuta.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thuta pushes Shutes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thuta lands a body shot. #T4#
Thuta lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Thuta.
A short right from Thuta.
A right hook to the body lands for Thuta.
Thuta effectively controlling the action here.
A short right from Thuta.
Thuta pushes Shutes back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Thuta on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Thuta.
Thuta lands a nice shot to the body.
Thuta lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thuta scores with a shot to the side of Shutes's head.
Thuta blocks the elbow strike.
Thuta manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thuta managing to block the knees to the body from Shutes.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pyay Thuta dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wesley Shutes's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Good shot there by Thuta.
Wesley Shutes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shutes does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Thuta looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thuta fakes the leg kick and cracks Shutes in the body.
Shutes misses with a hook.
Thuta was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
The fighters circling - Thuta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shutes throws a leg kick that is checked
and Thuta counters with a straight right hand.
Thuta tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thuta misses with a double jab.
Shutes is looking to counter with a body kick.#CL2#
Shutes gets tackled into the cage by Thuta. Thuta maintains the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Thuta.
Shutes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Thuta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thuta lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shutes taking a breather.
Thuta lands a body punch.
Shutes misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thuta.
A right hand to the body from Thuta.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thuta.
Thuta lands with a right to the head. #ROC2#Shutes is rocked!
Thuta lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oh Shutes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short body shot lands from Thuta as the two fighters clinch.
Shutes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thuta is defending well for now.
Thuta lands a body shot.
Thuta stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Thuta digs a right hand underneath Shutes's ribcage. Shutes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thuta blocks an uppercut.
Thuta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thuta lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thuta lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thuta lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Thuta. #T2#
A hook to the body from Thuta.
Thuta lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thuta pushes Shutes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thuta lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thuta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thuta gets through Shutes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pyay Thuta seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Shutes misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Thuta.
Thuta dips a shoulder and cracks Shutes with a mighty uppercut! Shutes falls back against the cage and Thuta unloads with a barrage of strikes! Shutes 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 - Thuta screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pyay Thuta!
During a confident post fight interview, Pyay Thuta thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: WVT 176: Assndrop v Haudegen
Date: Oct 27, 2023

#R1#
Gracie throws a looping overhand right but Shutes ducks down to avoid it.
Shutes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shutes cracks a nice hook into Gracie's ribs.
Nice body kick from Shutes.
Shutes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gracie stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gracie closes the distance looking to clinch
and Shutes makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Shutes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gracie.#CL#
Gracie closes the distance and pushes Shutes back into the cage.
Shutes struggles to land a body shot inside as Gracie controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shutes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shutes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gracie looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A shot in the inside from Shutes.
Gracie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie dodges an elbow strike from Shutes. #T1##BC#
Gracie breaks the clinch.
Shutes throws a front kick that sends Gracie stumbling back into the cage.#TD#
Shutes gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Shutes is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shutes wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Shutes can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Shutes holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Gracie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gracie content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Shutes defends the submission attempt.#T2##SUB#
Shutes is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Shutes wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy. #SUB#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shutes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Shutes trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up. #T3#
Shutes wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Shutes is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shutes avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Shutes is having none of it. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shutes wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shutes misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie feinted with a counter takedown.
Shutes connects with a leg kick.
Shutes ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
It seemed like Shutes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shutes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Shutes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Shutes will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gracie shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gracie keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wesley Shutes dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Shutes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gracie has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gracie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shutes is fending him off so far but Gracie persists. Nope, Shutes circles away and we're back to standing.
Shutes throws a low kick but Gracie moves out of range easily.
Shutes has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Gracie misses with a looping left.
Wesley Shutes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shutes pinned against the cage. Shutes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shutes moves out of range as Gracie strikes.
Shutes chopping away at his opponent's legs. #TD#
Gracie scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gracie working away.#T1##SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shutes has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Gracie has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Shutes is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Gracie yanks on the arm and Shutes is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Gracie.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bryan Gracie!
Bryan Gracie decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: WVT 168: Haudegen v Larsen 2
Date: Oct 07, 2023

#R1#
San misses with an uppercut
and Shutes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A swing and a miss from San.
Shutes throws out a counter right but San avoids it with no problem.
We've been hearing reports that San has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Shutes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
San slips a jab and a cross from Shutes.
Shutes feints and then cracks San's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow San down.
Jab from San.
San avoids the body shot from Shutes.
Shutes with the inside leg kick.
San fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shutes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
San jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shutes lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as San backs up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
San misses with a body shot.
Wesley Shutes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Shutes tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and San is able to avoid easily.
A little feinted left hand from San on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shutes throws the left hand but San avoids the punch easily.
San is looking to counter the offense by Shutes and move into the clinch.
Shutes has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Shutes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shutes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from San misses its target.
Shutes scores with a jab.
The fighters circling - Shutes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shutes moves out of range as San strikes.
San slips a jab from Shutes.
A clash of legs there as San blocks the low kick.
San throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shutes.
Shutes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shutes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on San. That did some damage!
Shutes slips a straight right by San.
Shutes feints a counter leg kick.#T2#
The fighters circling - San throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shutes lands a leg kick that knocks San off balance momentarily.
San has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shutes.
Nice defenses there by Shutes.
Shutes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
San lands a right hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from San.
Shutes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
San works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Shutes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by San.
A big right from San misses.
San swats away the attempt to clinch by Shutes.#T3#
Shutes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but San moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
San tries to counter with a takedown but Shutes is quick to defend against it.
San checks the leg kick nicely there.
A clash of legs there as San blocks the low kick.
Shutes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Danga de danga de dang - Shutes scores with a four punch combination!
San scores with a shot to the body.
San throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shutes tries to counter by closing the distance.
Shutes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shutes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
San lands a jab to Shutes's midsection.
San misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shutes. #CL2#
Shutes gets a clinch.
San tries a body shot but Shutes blocks it. #T4##BC2#
Shutes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
San cracks Shutes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shutes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
San misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shutes.
San lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
San with a body punch. A glancing blow.
San throws a looping overhand right but Shutes ducks down to avoid it.
Wesley Shutes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
San connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shutes throws a hook but San blocks it.
San is looking to counter the offense by Shutes and move into the clinch.
A swing and a miss from San.
San checks a leg kick.
Shutes misses with a low kick.
San appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
San shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Wesley Shutes will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
San throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shutes tries a quick counter leg kick but San is wise to it.
Shutes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
San moves out of range of the body kick.
San is looking to counter the offense by Shutes and move into the clinch.
Shutes throws a leg kick but San sees it coming and checks it nicely.
San is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shutes misses with a low kick as San jumps back.
Shutes misses with a kick to the body.
It looked like San was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shutes.
Shutes just misses with a punch to the body.
Shutes lands a nice shot that snaps San's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shutes throws a low kick but San avoids it.
San feinted with a counter takedown.
Wesley Shutes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
San throws a lazy right hand but Shutes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shutes avoids the body shot from San.
A low kick from Shutes is predictable there #TD#
and San counters with a shoot takedown. Shutes fights it but they end up in guard.
San trying to control the position from guard on top but Shutes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Shutes trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shutes is pulling down on San's head. It's preventing any offense from San, at least for the moment.
San pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shutes is keeping the position for now.
Shutes is trying to control the position but San postures up.
Shutes keeping moving, preventing San from controlling successfully. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
San is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Shutes throws a head kick but San moves out of range.
San misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shutes.
San lands with a hook. Shutes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
San fails with a takedown attempt.
San takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T3#
Shutes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shutes with a nice calf kick.
Shutes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but San moves away.
San half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
San drives through with a takedown into guard.
Shutes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
San is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Shutes keeping full guard, as San tries to pass.
San sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Shutes's guard. #T4#
San wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shutes keeps working.
Shutes is looking for a sweep. San is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
San wants to pass the guard but Shutes is defending well. #SUB2#
Shutes actively working from the bottom here.
San trying to control the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
San is looking for a kimura here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shichiroji San dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Shutes moves out of range of the strikes.
Shutes digs a good body shot into San's ribs.
San throws a looping overhand right but Shutes ducks down to avoid it.
San backing away here, and Shutes unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
San rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shutes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
San throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
San misses with a looping right.
Shutes throws a body shot but no joy.
San works the jab nicely.
Shutes throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling San to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Shutes.
Shutes misses with a low kick.
San is looking to counter punch.
Shutes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shutes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from San.#T1#
San takes one to the chin there.
San throws an overhand right that lands on Shutes's shoulder, as Shutes tries to avoid the shot.
Shutes closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Shutes ducks under a wild hook from San.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shutes.
Shutes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and San has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
San rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shutes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
San throws an off balance right hand
and Shutes counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
San looks to land a combination but Shutes avoids it well.
San throws the left hand but Shutes avoids the punch easily.
Shutes appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Shutes misses with a two punch combination.
Shutes throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shutes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Shutes slips a straight right by San.
Shutes throws a fast counter high kick but San manages to duck under it in time.
San checks a leg kick nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shutes pivots, looking for a leg kick but San is out of range and Shutes settles back down.
San uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shutes.
Shutes misses with a looping right.
San is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
San moves out of range of the leg kick from Shutes.
It looked like San wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
San connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shutes slips under a jab.
Shutes throws a leg kick but San moved away.
Shutes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
San stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shutes.
Shutes misses the shot to the body.
San tries to counter by clinching up but Shutes breaks away and moves out of range.#T3#
Shutes is looking to slow San down with leg kicks.
Shutes throws a low kick but San moves out of range easily.
Shutes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from San.
Shutes throws a series of punches but San moves out of range.
San wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Shutes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
San stuns Shutes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
San slips under a jab.
Shutes tries to work over San's front leg with a kick but San checks it.
San throws a looping overhand right but Shutes ducks down to avoid it.
San swings widly with a right hand
and Shutes counters with a body kick that stops San in his tracks momentarily.
Shutes is looking to slow San down with leg kicks.
Good leg kick by Shutes.
Shutes scores with a sloppy right hand. San should have avoided that one. #T4#
Shutes missing with a left hand there. San was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shutes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
San tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Shutes manages to circle out of the way.
San swings and misses with a hook to the body.
San shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shutes pinned against the cage. Shutes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A cross from Shutes lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
San works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
San ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
San tries to counter with a takedown but Shutes is quick to defend against it.
Shutes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wesley Shutes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shutes has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Wesley Shutes!
After the fight, Wesley Shutes 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.
Shichiroji San spoke after the fight, saying 'It's all about life lessons'.

Event: WVT 162: Anderson v Ihantala
Date: Sep 23, 2023

#R1#
Shutes sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Murphy checks a low kick from Shutes.
An inside leg kick from Shutes misses.
Good leg kick by Shutes.
Murphy takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Murphy works over Shutes's head and body with a nice combination.
Murphy tries a head kick but it misses.
Murphy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shutes.
Murphy throws a sloppy head kick and Shutes moves out of range easily. #CL#
Shutes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Murphy, pushing him back against the cage.
Murphy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Shutes misses with some punches. #BC#
Shutes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shutes throws a hook but Murphy avoids it easily.
Murphy misses with a head kick.
Murphy moves out of range as Shutes throws a body kick.
Murphy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
Shutes tries to land a leg kick but Murphy saw it coming and moves away.
Murphy slips under a jab.
Murphy is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Shutes throws a shot from downtown. Murphy moves away and avoids it.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Murphy has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Shutes throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Shutes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shutes tries to work over Murphy's front leg with a kick but Murphy checks it.
Murphy misses with a body kick.
Murphy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shutes counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Murphy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shutes lands a nice looking body shot.
Shutes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Murphy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A solid body kick from Shutes.
Murphy misses with an uppercut. Shutes saw that one coming.#T2#
Shutes works Murphy's body with a nice hook.
Shutes seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy moves out of range of the strikes.
Shutes blocks a jab.
Shutes looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Murphy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shutes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Murphy.
Shutes scores with a jab to the body.
Murphy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shutes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
A nice leg kick from Shutes, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wesley Shutes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murphy with a nice cross.#CL#
Murphy gets tackled into the cage by Shutes. Shutes maintains the clinch.
Shutes misses with some punches.
Shutes lands a nice uppercut.
Shutes lands a right hand.
Shutes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shutes misses with an elbow strike. #T3#
Shutes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Murphy is defending well for now.
A short left from Shutes.
Murphy throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shutes.
Shutes pushes Murphy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Shutes misses with an elbow over the top.
Shutes has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
Still in the clinch, Shutes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shutes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Murphy is defending well for now.
Shutes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Murphy stalls.
Shutes stalling.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shutes.
A short right from Shutes.
Murphy struggles to land a body shot inside as Shutes controls his hands.
Murphy takes a knee to the side of the body. #T4#
Shutes avoids the elbow strike from Murphy, against the cage.
Shutes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy blocks the elbow strike.
Murphy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shutes missing with knees to the body.
Murphy tries a knee to the head but Shutes blocks it.
Shutes blocks an elbow strike from Murphy.
Shutes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Murphy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Murphy.
Nice elbow from Shutes.
Shutes lands a hook that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Shutes throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shutes taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Murphy takes an elbow to the forehead.
Shutes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murphy looking to throw knees to the head but Shutes is blocking nicely.
Murphy letting Shutes take a breather here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wesley Shutes dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shutes.
Murphy misses with a kick to the body
and Shutes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shutes 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.
Shutes motions for Murphy to come forward. Shutes throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Murphy lands with an uppercut that bounces Shutes off the cage and back into range.
Shutes connects with a solid leg kick.
Shutes walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Murphy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Murphy is looking to land body kicks.
Murphy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shutes lands a head shot.
Murphy thumps Shutes with a low kick.
Murphy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shutes throws a wild body kick that Murphy sees coming a mile off.
Shutes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murphy takes a swing at Shutes's ribcage but misses.
Murphy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shutes is looking to wear down Murphy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T1#
Murphy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Murphy throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Murphy checks a low kick from Shutes.
Shutes is looking to slow Murphy down with leg kicks.
Murphy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Shutes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD2#
Murphy feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Murphy postures up.
Shutes wants to sweep here but Murphy controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Shutes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Shutes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T2##SUB#
Shutes working for a triangle but Murphy defends it easily.
Murphy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3##SUB#
Shutes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Murphy is aware though and is defending well.
Murphy being controlled here momentarily.
Murphy throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Murphy throws a sloppy head kick and Shutes moves out of range easily.
Shutes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shutes wants to land a leg kick but Murphy is out of range.
Nice cross by Shutes.
Murphy tries to land a front kick but Shutes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shutes.
A bone on bone clash there as Murphy blocks the leg kick.
Shutes cracks Murphy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wesley Shutes is winning the standup battle so far.
Murphy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shutes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shutes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shutes scoring well with a low kick there.
Murphy throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Shutes's head.
Murphy throws out a powerful jab.
Murphy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shutes under the eye.
Murphy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shutes.
Murphy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Wesley Shutes will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Shutes moves out of range of the body kick.
Murphy connects with an inside leg kick.
Murphy checks a leg kick.
Murphy shapes to counter with a head kick.
Murphy throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shutes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shutes throwing a counter right hand but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Good work by Shutes as he checks the leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Murphy. Those never looked like landing.
Shutes tried to counter with a leg kick but Murphy avoided it.
Shutes tries a low kick but Murphy avoids it.
Murphy misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Shutes counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Shutes.
Murphy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The referee calls for Murphy to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shutes looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Murphy scores with a hook to the body.
Murphy misses with a body punch.
Murphy blocks a body shot from Shutes. #T1#
Shutes swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Murphy prevents a body shot from Shutes.
Murphy lands an elbow that stopped Shutes in his tracks for a moment.
Shutes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shutes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murphy can do to turn this around?
Shutes managing to block the knees to the body from Murphy.
Shutes landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Murphy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Murphy tries a body shot but Shutes blocks it.
Murphy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shutes blocks it with crossed arms.
Murphy throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shutes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shutes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Murphy.
Shutes misses with a punch to the body.
Shutes dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Shutes trying to control the position but instead, Murphy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Shutes into the cage.#T2#
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Shutes.
Murphy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shutes dodges an elbow strike from Murphy.
Murphy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Murphy throws an elbow that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left hand lands to the body for Shutes.
Murphy trying to land knees to the body.
Shutes lands a hook that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
A shot in the inside from Murphy.
Shutes dodges an elbow strike from Murphy.
Murphy misses with an elbow strike.
Shutes swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Shutes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Paddy Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Murphy moves into the clinch.#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Murphy tries to work over Shutes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Shutes obliges.
Murphy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Good body shot from Shutes.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Shutes.
Murphy blocks an uppercut.
Murphy avoids the elbow strike from Shutes, against the cage.
Murphy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Murphy throws an elbow but misses.
Shutes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shutes lands with a right to the head.
Shutes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shutes working aggressively here.
Shutes has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
Shutes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murphy throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T4#
Murphy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shutes is defending well for now.#BC#
Shutes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Murphy avoids the body shot from Shutes.
Murphy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wesley Shutes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shutes.
Murphy fails with a takedown attempt.
Shutes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Shutes lands a leg kick that knocks Murphy off balance momentarily.
Murphy moves forwards but Shutes connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Shutes is looking to slow Murphy down with leg kicks.
Murphy throws a leg kick
and Shutes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A clash of legs there as Shutes blocks the low kick.
Murphy throws a wild body kick that Shutes sees coming a mile off.
Shutes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Wesley Shutes.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shutes, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wesley Shutes!
In his post fight interview, Wesley Shutes started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: WVT 156: Anderson v Torvik
Date: Sep 09, 2023

#R1#
Shutes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Silva has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Silva throws a lazy right hand but Shutes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A shot to the liver by Silva. Beautiful body shot.
Shutes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Silva misses with a looping right.
A counter left hand to the body from Shutes misses its target.
Silva misses the body punch
and Shutes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shutes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Silva throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shutes counters with an inside leg kick.
Shutes seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Silva 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.
Silva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shutes.
A counter left hand to the body from Shutes misses its target.
Silva scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shutes in his tracks.
Decent striking displayed by Shutes there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva misses with a body punch
and Shutes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silva. Shutes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Silva throws a body shot but no joy.
Shutes seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Silva lands a nice looking body shot.
Silva throws a jab but it's blocked by Shutes.
Alex Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva connects with a nice looking jab. #T1#
Donk. Silva catches Shutes right on the button with a cross.
Shutes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silva connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shutes. Shutes circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silva takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shutes lands a slapping body shot.
Nice shot lands for Silva.
Shutes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
A little feinted left hand from Shutes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Silva swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shutes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shutes ducks under a wild hook from Silva.
Silva misses with a hook.
Shutes looks to land a body kick but Silva moved away.
Silva throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shutes counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shutes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Shutes. #T2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Silva.
Silva throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shutes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Silva thinking.
Shutes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silva ducks right into an uppercut from Shutes.
Shutes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shutes was well out of range. Poor timing from Silva.
Shutes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
Silva throws a body punch but Shutes moves out of range.
Silva lands an overhand right.
Silva scores with the left hand. Shutes knows he should have avoided that one.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shutes moves away.
Silva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Silva checks a leg kick.
Silva is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shutes moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Silva is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Shutes had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A low kick from Shutes misses #TD2#
and Silva counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Silva. #T3#
Shutes has his hands on Silva's head, controlling the position.
Silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shutes keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva with a flurry of punches that miss.
Silva content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Silva controls from within his opponent's guard.
Shutes keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
Silva scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Silva postures up. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Silva wants to control from the top but Shutes keeps moving.
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Shutes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Shutes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Silva passes Shutes's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Silva not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Shutes wants to improve his position but Silva is controlling well.
Silva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shutes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Silva dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shutes manages to avoid it.
Shutes thinks about countering with a body kick.
Shutes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silva misses with a hook to the body
and Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shutes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shutes fires out a quick counter leg kick but Silva just manages to avoid it.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shutes.
Shutes avoids the body shot from Silva.
Shutes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shutes misses with a low kick as Silva jumps back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Shutes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Silva misses with a looping left.
Shutes misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Shutes lands with a cross.
Silva misses with a right hand
and Shutes counters with a stiff right hand.
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shutes wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Silva stuns Shutes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shutes is looking to wear down Silva with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Shutes moves out of range as Silva strikes.
Silva misses the jab.
Sloppy strikes from Shutes. Those never looked like landing.
Shutes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
Silva throws out a loose jab but Shutes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva misses with a body shot.
Silva misses with a lunging right hand
and Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Silva scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Silva comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shutes takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shutes.#T2#
Silva misses with a hook.
Shutes slips under a jab.
Shutes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shutes there as he acknowledges the shot.
Shutes moves away from the strike by Silva.
Silva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big left from Silva misses.
Silva moves out of range as Shutes throws a body kick.
Silva misses the shot to the body.
Shutes feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Silva swings for the body but Shutes moves out of range.
Silva misses with a lunging right hand
and Shutes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Silva thinking.
Silva gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Silva throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shutes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Silva lands a jab to the nose.
Shutes throws a right and a left that Silva avoids nicely.
A slow jab from Silva misses its intended target.
Shutes appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3#
Silva misses with a wild body shot.
Silva throws a hook to the side of Shutes's head but Shutes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shutes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shutes works over Silva's head and body with a nice combination.
Silva takes a swing at Shutes's ribcage but misses.
Silva misses the shot to the body.
Shutes tries to counter by clinching up but Silva breaks away and moves out of range.
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Shutes was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Silva.
Silva swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shutes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Shutes feints a jab promting Silva to slip. Shutes then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Silva slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wesley Shutes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva with a hook.
Silva swings widly with a right hand
enabling Shutes to counter with a crisp jab.
Shutes slips under a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the liver by Silva. Beautiful body shot.
Silva throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shutes counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Silva moves out of range as Shutes throws a body kick.
Silva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shutes.
Silva misses with a body punch
and Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Silva misses with an uppercut
and Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Silva swings for the body but Shutes moves out of range.
Shutes cracks Silva with an open hand slap.
Silva takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shutes misses with a body shot.
Silva misses with a lunging right hand
and Shutes counters with a straight right hand.
Shutes thuds his shin into the meat of Silva's side.
Shutes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Silva tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shutes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shutes feints and then cracks Silva's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Silva down.
A jab from Silva misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wesley Shutes dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Shutes lands a nice hook to Silva's body. Silva takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Silva misses with a body shot.
A shot to the body from Silva misses
and Shutes counters with a nice uppercut.
Silva swings for the body but Shutes moves out of range.
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shutes seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Silva throws a predictable looking body shot
and Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Silva shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Shutes napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Silva working away.#SUB2#
Silva thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Shutes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Shutes regains half guard.
Shutes wants to improve his position but Silva is controlling well.
Shutes trying to control here.
Silva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shutes tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.
Silva throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Shutes is trying to control but Silva passes into side control!
You can see the frustration on Shutes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shutes seems a little lost for a moment, as Silva dominates the positioning.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shutes is working to avoid the ground and pound but Silva connects with a decent elbow.
Silva in side control, throwing shots but Shutes defends.
Silva trying to control the position but Shutes is working away.
Silva misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Silva trying to control the action but Shutes is working from the bottom.
Shutes is trying to control Silva's posture but Silva avoids it.
Silva lands a nice forearm strike. #T3#
Silva trying to control the action but Shutes is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Silva goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Shutes has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Silva but great work by Shutes.
Shutes controlling the position from side mount.
Silva is looking for a sweep.
Silva manages to work his way to half guard, despite Shutes's best efforts.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Shutes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silva is looking to control Shutes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Silva avoid being mounted?
Shutes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
Silva is concentrating on defense, preventing Shutes from advancing position.
Silva wants to control but Shutes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Shutes wants to pass to mount but Silva is defending the position.
Shutes wants to take a breather but Silva is having none of it.
Silva is trying to maintain the position but Shutes is very close to passing his half guard.
Shutes not doing much here.
Shutes wants to control but Silva is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Shutes looking to pass the guard.
Silva bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shutes's guard. #REVB#

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Silva has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Silva!
Our winner, Alex Silva, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: WVT 146: Sector v Simon
Date: Aug 19, 2023

#R1#
Shutes misses with a hook.
Shutes slips a jab from Nimoy.
Shutes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shutes is looking to chop away at Nimoy's legs.
Nimoy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shutes throws a nice looking combination but Nimoy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It seemed like Nimoy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nimoy works Shutes's body with a nice hook.
A right-left combo lands from Shutes.
Shutes is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nimoy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shutes.
Shutes misses with a lunging right hand
and Nimoy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shutes throws a body kick that misses.
Nimoy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T1#
Nimoy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shutes seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nimoy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shutes sizes up Nimoy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shutes swings for the body but Nimoy moves out of range.
Shutes feints a jab promting Nimoy to slip. Shutes then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nimoy slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Shutes looks to land a combination but Nimoy avoids it well.
Nimoy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nimoy throws a looping overhand right but Shutes ducks down to avoid it.
Nimoy jabs Shutes to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shutes throws a leg kick but Nimoy moved away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shutes throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Nimoy counters with a stiff right hand.
Shutes throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Nimoy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nimoy misses with a body shot
and Shutes counters with a nice uppercut.
Nimoy digs a good hook to Shutes's body.
Shutes throws a right hand that misses
and Nimoy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nimoy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Shutes takes a swing at Nimoy's ribcage but misses.
Nimoy misses with an uppercut.
Shutes lands a slapping body shot.
Shutes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shutes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shutes scores with a one two! Nimoy had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Shutes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nimoy moves away.#T3#
A slow jab from Nimoy misses its intended target.
Shutes misses with a double jab.
Shutes misses with a jab to the body
and Nimoy counters with a nice low kick that buckles Shutes's knee momentarily.
Nimoy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shutes.
Shutes misses with a looping left.
Shutes throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little jabbing left from Nimoy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shutes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shutes works the jab nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Nimoy.
Shutes connects with a right hand. Nimoy shakes it off.
Shutes checks the leg kick nicely there.
Shutes moves out of range as Nimoy strikes.#T4#
The fighters circling - Shutes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shutes misses with a kick to the body.
Shutes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nimoy was well out of range. Poor timing from Shutes.
Nimoy scores with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nimoy blocks a jab.
Nimoy scores with a three punch combo!
Nimoy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nimoy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shutes at a distance.
Shutes slips a jab from Nimoy.
Shutes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nimoy is out of range and Shutes settles back down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shutes. Nimoy does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Wesley Shutes will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Shutes throws a hook to the side of Nimoy's head but Nimoy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shutes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Nimoy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nimoy swinging wildly here.
Shutes misses the shot to the body.
Nimoy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shutes swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Shutes misses with a wild body shot.
Nimoy misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nimoy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shutes just misses with a punch to the body.
Shutes lands the left hand.
Shutes misses with a body shot. #T1#
Nimoy throws a shot from downtown. Shutes moves away and avoids it.
Nimoy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shutes manages to avoid it.
Shutes swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nimoy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shutes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shutes misses with a two punch combination.
Nice body punch from Shutes.
Nimoy checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nimoy jabs at Shutes's body.
Shutes moves out of range of the leg kick from Nimoy.
Nimoy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nimoy moves out of range of the body kick.#T2#
Shutes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shutes looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Wesley Shutes is winning the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from Shutes.
Shutes lands with a good body shot.
Shutes is looking to wear down Nimoy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Shutes misses with an uppercut.
Shutes misses the shot to the body.
Nimoy throws an off balance right hand
and Shutes counters with a nice uppercut.
Nimoy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nimoy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shutes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A lazy body kick from Shutes
and Nimoy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shutes throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Shutes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nimoy throws out the jab. #T3#
Nice straight punches there by Shutes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shutes.
A big right from Nimoy misses.
Shutes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nimoy counters with a two punch combo.
Shutes throws the left hand but Nimoy avoids the punch easily.
Nimoy misses the body punch
and Shutes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nimoy misses the shot to the body.
Shutes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shutes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nimoy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nimoy cracks Shutes with a right hand to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shutes lands a nice looking body shot. #T4#
Nimoy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nimoy blocks the body kick.
Shutes misses with a body shot
enabling Nimoy to counter with a crisp jab.
Nimoy lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Shutes misses
enabling Nimoy to counter with a crisp jab.
Nimoy misses with a jab to the body
and Shutes counters with an inside leg kick.
Shutes misses with a hook to the body
and Nimoy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shutes scores with a push kick.
Shutes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shutes misses with a body shot.
Shutes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nimoy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Leonard Nimoy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Nimoy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shutes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shutes seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Shutes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shutes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nimoy moves away.
Shutes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nimoy manages to avoid it.
Shutes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nimoy moves away.
Shutes misses with a hook.
Shutes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shutes misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nimoy looks to land a left hand but Shutes moved out of range nicely.
Shutes lands a leg kick that knocks Nimoy off balance momentarily.
Shutes misses the shot to the body.
Shutes throws a hook but Nimoy blocks it.#T1#
Nimoy lands with an uppercut that bounces Shutes off the cage and back into range.
Shutes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Despite the aggression on Nimoy's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Shutes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nimoy misses with a double jab.
Shutes misses with a low kick.
Shutes with a nice cross.
A slow jab from Shutes misses its intended target.
Nimoy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A shot to the liver by Nimoy. Beautiful body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Shutes misses the target.
Shutes throws the kick towards the body but Nimoy avoids it.
Nimoy is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Shutes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nimoy.#T2#
A nice leg kick from Nimoy, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shutes throws a push kick but Nimoy slaps the foot to one side.
Nimoy scores with a nice head shot.
Nimoy takes a swing at Shutes's ribcage but misses.
As Nimoy backs away, Shutes returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nimoy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Shutes misses with a body kick.
Shutes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nimoy moves away.
Nimoy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Shutes keeps Nimoy at a distance using the push kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nimoy. Shutes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nimoy misses with a jab, cross combination. #T3#
Shutes throws a sloppy head kick and Nimoy moves out of range easily.
Nimoy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shutes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nimoy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nimoy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shutes circles away quickly and effectively.
Shutes jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nimoy lands an overhand right.
Nimoy misses with a wild body shot.
Nimoy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shutes takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nimoy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shutes sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Shutes connects with a nice looking jab.
Shutes misses with a low kick as Nimoy jumps back.
Shutes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nimoy moves away.
Shutes misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nimoy! But no joy.
Nimoy looks to land a right hand but Shutes moved out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nimoy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shutes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nimoy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shutes throws a body shot but no joy.
Nimoy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Wesley Shutes.
I think Shutes has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: WVT 136: Ihantala v Mathieu
Date: Jul 28, 2023

#R1#
Bokhchuud feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shutess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Shutes misses the shot to the body.
Shutes has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Shutes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bokhchuud wants to slow Shutes down by chopping away at his legs.
Bokhchuud takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shutes misses with the body kick#TD#
and Bokhchuud counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Shutes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Shutes controlling Bokhchuud's posture.
Let's hope that Shutes has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB2#
Shutes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bokhchuud can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Shutes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SU#
Bokhchuud stands up and waves to Shutes to follow him.
Bokhchuud does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Shutes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shutes thows a leg kick but Bokhchuud checks it #CL#
and Bokhchuud moves into the clinch.
Bokhchuud prevents a body shot from Shutes.
Bokhchuud throws an elbow that misses.
Shutes avoids a wild elbow strike from Bokhchuud.
Shutes blocks an elbow strike from Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
A shot in the inside from Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bokhchuud trying to land knees to the body.
Bokhchuud misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bokhchuud crunches a lovely knee into Shutes's ribcage.
Shutes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Shutes blocks the elbow strike.
Shutes takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT#It looks like Wesley Shutes has been cut.
Bokhchuud lands with a short head shot on the inside.
I was talking to Bokhchuud's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short uppercut from Bokhchuud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bokhchuud tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shutes's elbow.
Bokhchuud working aggressively here.
Bokhchuud looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bokhchuud lands an elbow just above Shutes 's eye.
Bokhchuud tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shutes avoids it.
Bokhchuud struggles to land a body shot inside as Shutes controls his hands.
Bokhchuud working aggressively here. #T3#
Shutes dodges an elbow strike from Bokhchuud.
Shutes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bokhchuud misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bokhchuud.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shutes.
Shutes misses with some punches.
Shutes throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Shutes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bokhchuud just misses with a elbow thrown towards Shutes's brow.
Shutes avoiding damage as Bokhchuud throws knees to the body.
Shutes blocking some punches.
Bokhchuud blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shutes misses with some punches.
Shutes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bokhchuud comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bokhchuud tries a knee to the head but Shutes blocks it. #T4#
Shutes scores with a shot to the side of Bokhchuud's head.
Bokhchuud throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shutes lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shutes.
Shutes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shutes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shutes just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bokhchuud's brow.
Bokhchuud throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shutess head. #BC2#
Shutes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big right from Bokhchuud misses.
Shutes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bokhchuud misses with a low kick.
Shutes swats away the attempt to clinch by Bokhchuud.
Shutes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khuchtei Bokhchuud dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wesley Shutes's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Shutes misses with a head kick.
Shutes throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bokhchuud is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shutes can do to turn this around?
Shutes thuds his right hand into Bokhchuud's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shutes. That's going to slow Bokhchuud down.
Bokhchuud wants to clinch but Shutes slips to the side
and Shutes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A jab from Shutes does it's job there.
Bokhchuud misses with a jab to the body
and Shutes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bokhchuud dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shutes. That did some damage!
Shutes tries to clinch but Bokhchuud is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bokhchuud. Shutes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shutes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bokhchuud pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bokhchuud throws a leg kick that misses. #T1#
Bokhchuud misses the body punch
letting Shutes counter with a right hand.
Shutes throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bokhchuud shoots in for a takedown but Shutes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shutes lands a leg kick that knocks Bokhchuud off balance momentarily.
Bokhchuud takes a swing at Shutes's ribcage but misses.
Shutes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shutes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bokhchuud. Bokhchuud circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bokhchuud throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shutes slips a jab from Bokhchuud.
Shutes steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shutes throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick from Bokhchuud is predictable there
and Shutes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bokhchuud scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Shutes tried to score with a low kick but Bokhchuud checks it.
Bokhchuud seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Shutes has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bokhchuud tries a head kick but it misses.
Shutes appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Shutes cracks Bokhchuud with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Shutes tries to clinch but Bokhchuud moves out of range.
Bokhchuud rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Shutes counter with a right hand.
Shutes sizes up Bokhchuud with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shutes cracks Bokhchuud with an open hand slap.
Khuchtei Bokhchuud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Bokhchuud misses
and Shutes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bokhchuud throws a front kick aimed at Shutes's knee but Shutes avoids it well.
Bokhchuud throws a poor cross that misses
and Shutes counters with a three punch combo that has Bokhchuud backing up. Bokhchuud nods at Shutes to acknowledge the strikes.
Bokhchuud swats away the attempt to clinch by Shutes.#T3#
Bokhchuud tries to land a front kick but Shutes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bokhchuud pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice side step and Shutes releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bokhchuud throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shutes throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Bokhchuud counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bokhchuud. #SU#
Bokhchuud gets to his feet. Shutes looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Bokhchuud slips under a jab.
A low kick from Shutes misses #CL#
and Bokhchuud counters by clinching up.
Shutes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shutes throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bokhchuud misses with a punch to the body.
Shutes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Bokhchuud takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#It looks like Khuchtei Bokhchuud has been cut.
Shutes tries to land a knee to the head but Bokhchuud blocks with his arms.
Shutes scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bokhchuud lands an elbow inside that Shutes shrugs off.
Khuchtei Bokhchuud has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bokhchuud scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bokhchuud blocks an uppercut.
Shutes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A hook to the body from Shutes.
Shutes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shutes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bokhchuud tries a knee to the head but Shutes blocks it.
Bokhchuud with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bokhchuud dodges an elbow strike from Shutes.
Shutes lands a hook that snaps the head of Bokhchuud backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bokhchuud trying to land knees to the body.
Shutes misses with an elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wesley Shutes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Bokhchuud swings for the body but Shutes moves out of range.
Shutes cracks a nice hook into Bokhchuud's ribs.
Shutes loads up on a big right hand but Bokhchuud slips the punch.
Shutes thuds a left hand into Bokhchuud's body.
Shutes scores with a nice head shot.
Bokhchuud misses with a two punch combination.
Shutes throws out a counter right but Bokhchuud avoids it with no problem.
Shutes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Shutes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bokhchuud throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shutes misses with a straight left.
Shutes avoids the body shot from Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud just misses with a punch to the body.
Bokhchuud misses with a straight left. #T1#
Shutes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bokhchuud on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wesley Shutes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shutes lands a jab to the head.
Bokhchuud misses with a straight right.
Shutes wants to counter the offense by Bokhchuud and move into the clinch position.
Bokhchuud scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bokhchuud slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Shutes connects with a looping right hand.
Shutes throws out a powerful jab.
Shutes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bokhchuud throws a lazy right hand but Shutes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bokhchuud throws a lazy right hand but Shutes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shutes lands a glancing blow to the side of Bokhchuud's head.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shutes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bokhchuud throws a leg kick that misses.
Shutes throws a right and a left that Bokhchuud avoids nicely.
Shutes throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shutes throws a head kick but Bokhchuud moves out of range.
Shutes checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bokhchuud has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shutes.
Shutes avoids the body shot from Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud avoids the head kick by Shutes.
Bokhchuud takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bokhchuud misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shutes. #T3#
Shutes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bokhchuud moves away.
Bokhchuud throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shutes.
Bokhchuud works Shutes's body with a nice hook.
Bokhchuud is looking to land body kicks.
Shutes connects with a leg kick.
Shutes cracks Bokhchuud with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bokhchuud lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bokhchuud throws a big shot that misses.
Shutes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A clash of legs there as Shutes blocks the low kick.
Bokhchuud gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Shutes counter with a right hand. #T4#
Bokhchuud is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bokhchuud misses with an uppercut
and Shutes counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bokhchuud fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shutes shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bokhchuud misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Shutes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bokhchuud looks for the body kick but Shutes saw that one coming.
Shutes misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Bokhchuud counters by moving into the clinch.
Bokhchuud pushes off an throws an elbow but Shutes leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Shutes blocking some punches.
Bokhchuud is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A left hand lands to the body for Shutes.
Bokhchuud has a couple of punches blocked by Shutes.
Shutes blocks an elbow strike from Bokhchuud.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wesley Shutes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shutes has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wesley Shutes!
Wesley Shutes bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated Khuchtei Bokhchuud had this to say: 'Ð¡Ð°Ð¹Ð½ Ð±Ð°Ð¹Ð½Ð° "Sain baina"-Translation well Shit!'.

Event: WVT 123: Siale v Bloodaxe
Date: Jun 30, 2023

#R1#
Shutes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diaz.
Shutes throwing a counter right hand but Diaz manages to avoid it.
A big left from Diaz misses.
Noel Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz jabs Shutes to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice body punch from Diaz.
Diaz throws a hook but Shutes avoids it easily.
Diaz misses with a right hand
and Shutes counters with a straight right hand.
Diaz misses with the combination.
Shutes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diaz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz misses with a left hand
enabling Shutes to counter with a crisp jab.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shutes.
Diaz misses with the combination.
Shutes misses with a low kick.#T1#
Shutes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Diaz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shutes moves away from the strike by Diaz.
That kick from Shutes tenderised Diaz's leg. Diaz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Diaz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shutes misses with a jab to the body #CL2#
and Diaz counters by moving into the clinch.
Shutes misses with a punch on the inside.
Diaz can't find room to land a body shot as Shutes controls the action.
Diaz lands a hook that snaps the head of Shutes backwards.
Diaz avoids the elbow strike from Shutes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Shutes fails to land.
Diaz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Shutes controls his hands.
Diaz scores with a shot to the side of Shutes's head.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but Shutes turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Shutes swings wildly with an uppercut but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Shutes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hook to the body lands for Diaz. #T2#
Shutes lands a good knee to the midsection. Diaz won't want to take too many of those.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shutes.
Diaz effectively controlling the action here.
Shutes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Diaz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shutes lands a damaging elbow.
Shutes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diaz's elbow.
Diaz scores with a shot to the side of Shutes's head.
Shutes leaning his opponent against the cage.
Shutes looking to stall. #BC#
Shutes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shutes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diaz circles away quickly and effectively.
Diaz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shutes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shutes appears to be looking for a big counter.
Shutes lands a leg kick that knocks Diaz off balance momentarily.#T3#
Diaz scores with a three punch combo!
Shutes misses with a straight left.
Diaz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Shutes takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Diaz throws out a loose jab but Shutes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shutes tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Diaz manages to circle out of the way.
Diaz lands with a straight right. Shutes didn't see that one coming.
Shutes throws a series of punches but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shutes finds it's way round the side to connect with Diaz's head.
Diaz staying out of range there.
Diaz throws a nice looking combination but Shutes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Shutes clinches with his opponent.
Shutes lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shutes prevents a body shot from Diaz.
Diaz cracks Shutes with a nice body shot.
Diaz stalling in the clinch. #T4#
Shutes missing with knees to the body.
Shutes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shutes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Diaz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diaz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Diaz fails to land.
Diaz has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Shutes seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Diaz can turn it around.
Diaz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Shutes.
Shutes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shutes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz lands a left hand.
Shutes throws a head punch that misses.
Shutes lands with a short shot to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Diaz - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Diaz fails to pull guard.
Diaz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diaz letting Shutes take a breather here.
I was talking to Shutes's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Diaz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Wesley Shutes will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Shutes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
Shutes throws a low kick but Diaz avoids it.
Noel Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diaz misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A jab from Shutes misses.
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diaz misses with a straight left.
Diaz lands a nice shot to the body.
Shutes looks to land a right hand but Diaz moved out of range.
Shutes lands a leg kick that knocks Diaz off balance momentarily.
A combination from Diaz does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shutes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shutes moves out of range of the strikes.
Shutes tries to land a front kick but Diaz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shutes wants to slow Diaz down by chopping away at his legs. #T1#
Shutes throws a one two combo.
A swing and a miss from Diaz.
Diaz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shutes.
Shutes throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Diaz.
Shutes throws the left hand but Diaz avoids the punch easily.
Diaz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Diaz falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Shutes counters by moving into the clinch.
Shutes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shutes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diaz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diaz misses with some punches.
Shutes misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Diaz. #T2#
Diaz tries to pull guard but Shutes forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Diaz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A hook to the body from Diaz.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diaz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diaz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diaz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diaz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shutes lands a body shot.
Diaz stalling against the cage.
Shutes has a couple of punches blocked by Diaz.
Shutes working aggressively here.
Shutes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Diaz swings wildly with an uppercut but Shutes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shutes blocks a body shot from Diaz.
Shutes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Diaz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diaz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T3#
Diaz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diaz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shutes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Diaz avoids it.
Diaz prevents a body shot from Shutes.
Shutes blocks a body shot from Diaz.
Diaz working aggressively here.
Diaz working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shutes.
Shutes creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Diaz's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Noel Diaz has been cut.
Shutes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Noel Diaz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A shot in the inside from Shutes.
A shot in the inside from Shutes.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Shutes controls his hands.
With the fighters up against the cage, Shutes throws an elbow but misses.
Diaz lands an uppercut.
Shutes comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Shutes throws an elbow that misses.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Shutes controls his hands. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz.
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!#TD2#
Diaz has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Shutes uses from the top position.
Diaz looking to control.
Shutes looking to pass the guard.
Shutes wants to get up but he can't break Diaz's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Diaz controls Shutes momentarily but Shutes frees himself.
Shutes trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz controls Shutes momentarily but Shutes frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shutes tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Shutes stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Diaz has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Shutes manages to get his head free but now Diaz has transitioned to an armbar! Shutes grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Diaz! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Noel Diaz!
Noel Diaz 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.

Event: WVT 115: Melondov v Vunipola 2
Date: Jun 10, 2023

#R1#
Shutes lands a lovely overhand right.
Jay misses the jab.
Jay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shutes.
Shutes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jay.
Shutes misses with a lunging right hand
and Jay makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shutes throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jay makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shutes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shutes has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jay lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jay throws a looping overhand right but Shutes ducks down to avoid it.
Shutes scores with a decent looking hook.
Shutes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shutes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jay.
Shutes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Jay misses the target.
Jay tries to bum rush Shutes with a series of wild strikes but Shutes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jay with a nice cross.
Jay throws a body shot but no joy.
Jay misses with a double jab #CL2#
and Shutes counters by moving into the clinch.
Shutes stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jay misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jay taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Shutes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shutes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jay swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shutes misses with some punches.
Jay tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Shutes is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The referee calls for Shutes to work.
A left hand lands to the body for Shutes.
Jay definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shutes missing with knees to the body.
Shutes looks to throw an elbow but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jay.
Shutes tries to throw a body punch but Jay avoids it by throwing Shutes back against the cage.
Jay misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shutes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shutes landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Shutes takes a shot to the head.
Shutes lands a right hand. #BC#
Jay escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shutes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jay looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jay takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T3#
Jay takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shutes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jay rather than just go for the knockout.
Shutes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jay throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shutes counters with a stiff right hand.
Jay will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shutes connects with a leg kick.
Jay walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shutes tries a low kick but Jay avoids it.
Shutes blocks a low kick nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shutes.
Jay misses with a series of wild punches.
A little jabbing left from Shutes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Shutes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jay on the side of the head.
Shutes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shutes tries to clinch there but Jay circles away.
Jay on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shutes works Jay's body with a nice hook.
Jay throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It seemed like Shutes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shutes clobbers Jay with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Shutes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Shutes finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shutes was well out of range. Poor timing from Jay.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wesley Shutes dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Shutes lands a head shot.
Jay defending well as Shutes loads up on a big left hand.
Jay swats away the attempt to clinch by Shutes.
It looked like Jay wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shutes throws a leg kick that misses.
Jay swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shutes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jay checks the leg kick nicely there.
Shutes lands with an overhand left.
Jay throws a body punch but Shutes moves out of range.
Shutes is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Jay, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shutes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shutes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jay moves away.
Shutes misses with a low kick.
Jay takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Shutes lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jay throws a looping overhand right but Shutes ducks down to avoid it.
Jay throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shutes.
Jay throws a low kick but Shutes moves out of range easily.
Jay swings for the body but Shutes moves out of range.
Shutes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shutes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A jab from Shutes does it's job there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shutes.
Jay throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shutes scores with a punch to the head.
Jay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shutes was well out of range. Poor timing from Jay.#T2#
Shutes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jay.
Jay misses with an uppercut
and Shutes counters with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shutes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Donny Jay is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shutes moves away.
Shutes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shutes misses with a lunging right hand
letting Jay counter with a right hand.
Shutes misses with a two punch combination.
Jay tries a low kick but Shutes avoids it.
Shutes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jay misses with a low kick.
Jay takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T3#
A right-left combo lands from Shutes.
Shutes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jay. Jay circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shutes lands with an overhand left.
Shutes wants to clinch up but Jay keeps it at a distance.
A quick step to the side and Jay tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shutes lunges at Jay with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jay's hand.
Jay takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shutes with a jab.
Shutes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jay's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Shutes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jay scrambles back to his feet.
Jay blocks a low kick nicely.
Jay tried to counter with a leg kick but Shutes avoided it.
Shutes misses with a low kick as Jay jumps back.
Jay throws a series of punches but Shutes avoids them all with ease. #T4#
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!
Shutes works over Jay's head and body with a nice combination.
Shutes with a nice calf kick.
Shutes lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jay tries to clinch up.
Shutes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jay throws a nice looking combination but Shutes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jay tried to score with a low kick but Shutes checks it.
Jay sets himself, and Shutes steps forward looking for the clinch! Jay avoids it this time.
Shutes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jay.
Jay throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shutes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jay wants to land a leg kick but Shutes is out of range.
Jay sets himself, and Shutes steps forward looking for the clinch! Jay avoids it this time.
Shutes lands a lovely overhand right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wesley Shutes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Shutes with the inside leg kick.
Shutes with the inside leg kick.
Shutes throws a series of punches but Jay moves out of range.
Shutes lands a body shot.
Jay throws a series of punches but Shutes avoids them all with ease.
Shutes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shutes throws a combination. Jay tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jay has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A head kick by Shutes misses
and Shutes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shutes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jay throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shutes digs a good hook to Jay's body.
Shutes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1##CL2#
Shutes rushes Jay and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Jay's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shutes slips a jab from Jay.
Shutes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jay takes one to the chin there.
Jay looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Shutes lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jay backs up against the cage.
A jab lands there for Shutes.
Shutes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jay at a distance.
Shutes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jay.
Shutes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jay.
Shutes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A punch lands to the side of Jay 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T2#
Shutes scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shutes misses with a jab, cross combination.
A swing and a miss from Jay.
Jab from Shutes.
Jay waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shutes.
Jay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shutes moves away.
Jay throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shutes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jay on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shutes. Shutes obviously looking to wear him down.
Shutes throws a right hand that Jay ducks under and follows up with a left that Jay also avoids with ease.
Shutes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jay has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shutes lands with a thumping leg kick. #T3#
A low kick from Jay is predictable there
and Shutes counters with a straight right hand.
Jay takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jay connects with a crisp jab.
Jay fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shutes misses with a series of wild punches.
Donny Jay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good leg kick by Shutes.
Jay is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Shutes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jay on the side of the head.
Jay throws a series of punches but Shutes moves out of range.
Shutes lands a nice shot that snaps Jay's head back. #T4#
Shutes with a hook.
Shutes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shutes scores with a sloppy right hand. Jay should have avoided that one.
Wesley Shutes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jay's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Shutes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jay scrambles back to his feet.
Shutes scores with a leg kick.
Shutes works Jay's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Shutes clinches with his opponent.
Jay tries to throw a body punch but Shutes avoids it by throwing Jay back against the cage.
Jay tries a body shot but Shutes blocks it.
Shutes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jay misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jay misses with a hook from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wesley Shutes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shutes has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wesley Shutes!
After the fight, Wesley Shutes 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: WVT 108: Mahogany v Wojcik
Date: May 26, 2023

#R1#
Shutes throws a body shot but no joy.
Shutes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shutes misses the jab.
Dickons let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dickons looks to land a combination but Shutes avoids it well.
Shutes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dickons ducks under a wild hook from Shutes.
Dickons appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dickons lands with a cross.
Dickons connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shutes needs to keep his hands up - Dickons had a free shot at his head there.
Wesley Shutes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickons slips a straight right by Shutes.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dickons has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Shutes misses with a looping left.
Shutes throws a body punch but Dickons moves out of range.
Dickons looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shutes loads up on a big right hand but Dickons slips the punch.#T1#
Dickons fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dickons takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shutes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dickons doesn't seem bothered though.
Dickons walks forward, straight into a front kick from Shutes.
Dickons looks to score with a jab to the body but Shutes is just out of range.
Shutes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shutes misses with a body shot.
Shutes tries to clinch up but Dickons circles away and keeps his distance.
Shutes thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dickons if he has to take too many more of those.
Shutes lands with a shot to the body.
Shutes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shutes misses with a wild body shot.
Dickons lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Shutes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dickons throws out the jab. #T2#
Shutes swings for the body but Dickons moves out of range.
Dickons uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shutes.
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!
Dickons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shutes.
Shutes throws a leg kick but Dickons moved away.
Dickons lands a nice looking body shot.
Shutes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dickons connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shutes. Shutes circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shutes misses with a looping left.
Shutes throws a right hand that misses
and Dickons counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shutes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shutes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dickons steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shutes.
Dickons is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shutes with a body shot.#T3#
Shutes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shutes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dickons.
Shutes seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Shutes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wesley Shutes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dickons works over Shutes's head and body with a nice combination.
Dickons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shutes. #CL2#
Dickons has Shutes up against the cage in a clinch.
Shutes misses with a punch on the inside.
Dickons is stalling here.
Shutes managing to block the knees to the body from Dickons. #TD2#
Dickons jumps into guard, dragging Shutes to the mat.
Dickons looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Dickons pushes a forearm under Shutes's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Shutes is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jovan Dickons!

Event: WVT 97: Ihantala v Knox
Date: Apr 29, 2023

#R1#
Shutes misses with a body kick.
Voin attempts a counter takedown but Shutes avoids it well and moves away.
Shutes throws a body punch but Voin moves out of range.
Voin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shutes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Voin fails with the takedown
and Shutes counters with a stiff right hand.
Voin misses with a hook. Shutes ducked under it nicely.
Voin misses with a right hand
and Shutes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shutes, as that shot connected.
Shutes lands a really nice looking cross but Voin seems unphased. #CL#
Voin darts in and clinches Shutes up against the cage.
Shutes misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Shutes.
A head punch on the inside from Voin fails to land. #BC#
Voin breaks from the clinch.
Shutes throws a leg kick but Voin moved away.
Voin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shutes has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shutes is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Voin.
Shutes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Shutes moves out of range as Voin strikes.
A little jabbing left from Shutes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shutes throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shutes.
Nice shot lands for Shutes.
Voin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shutes counters with a nice uppercut.
Shutes connects with a single shot there.
Voin throws a poor cross that misses #CL2#
and Shutes counters by clinching up.
Voin wants to break free but Shutes has control.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Voin. #TD#
Voin lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Shutes trying to hold on to Voin's head to control him but Voin postures up.
Shutes is looking for a sweep. Voin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shutes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Shutes.#T2#
Shutes wants to control but Voin passes easily into half guard.
Shutes has a hand on Voin's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Voin takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Voin controlling the position easily from mount.
Voin wants to take Shutes's back but he can't do it this time.
We've been hearing good reports from Voin's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Shutes wants to control but Voin is having none of it.#T3#
Shutes is in all sorts of trouble here.
Shutes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Shutes is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Shutes tries to control the position but Voin now has his back.
Voin avoiding Shutes 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Voin patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T4#
Shutes is trying to break free.
Voin avoiding Shutes 's attempts to control his hands.
Shutes might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Voin haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Voin slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Shutes trying to control the hands but Voin breaks the grip.
Shutes tries to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Wesley Shutes will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Shutes lands with a cross.
Shutes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Voin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shutes tries to avoid it but Voin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shutes to the ground. Shutes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Shutes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Voin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shutes lands with a good body shot.
Shutes cracks Voin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Voin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Shutes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Voin gets a clinch.
Shutes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shutes.
Shutes throws a punch but it's blocked by Voin. #TD#
Voin lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shutes manages to get to full guard. #T1#
Shutes looking to control. #SUB2#
Shutes looking for subs off his back but Voin has passed one foot through into half guard.
Voin passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Shutes!
Voin content just to control the position here. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shutes tries to hold on but Voin pushes him away.
Voin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Shutes is trying to reverse the position but instead Voin has taken his back - oops!
Voin is not going to allow Shutes to sit and survive in this position.
Voin slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish. #T3#
Shutes wants to control his opponent's hands but Voin gets his hands free.
Shutes can't escape the position.
Voin is riding his opponent, not letting Shutes buck him off.
I really don't envy Shutes right now.
Voin has good solid back control here. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shutes can't escape the position.
Shutes keeps trying to improve his position.
Voin has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Shutes's body.
Shutes can't escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Voin controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Zima Voin will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Voin fails to land the takedown.
Nice cross by Shutes.
Voin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shutes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Good work by Voin as he checks the leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Shutes.
Voin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shutes.
Voin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voin is looking to clinch but Shutes is avoiding it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shutes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shutes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jab by Voin.#T1#
Voin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shutes defends well and Voin ends up having to push Shutes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Voin managing to block the knees to the body from Shutes.
Voin can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zima Voin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shutes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Voin doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Voin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shutes tried to score with a low kick but Voin checks it.
Shutes scores with a nice strike.
Shutes scores with a head kick.
Shutes throws a leg kick which misses Voin's front leg but catches the back leg as Voin tries to avoid it.
Voin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shutes but Shutes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Voin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shutes motions for Voin to come forward. Shutes throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Voin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Shutes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Shutes lunges at Voin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Voin's hand. #CL#
Voin drives through and clinches with Shutes against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Voin is looking for a takedown.
Voin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shutes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Voin manages to break the clinch.
Shutes throws a leg kick
letting Voin counter with a right hand.
Voin misses with a hook.
Voin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shutes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shutes wants to counter the offense by Voin and move into the clinch position.
Nice shot by Shutes.
Voin misses the shot to the body.
Shutes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shutes.
Voin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Shutes swats away the attempt to clinch by Voin.
Voin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shutes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Voin somewhat.
Shutes appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Shutes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Shutes lands with a cross.
Shutes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL#
Voin has Shutes up against the cage in a clinch.
Shutes unloads a knee to the mid-section. Voin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Shutes pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Shutes misses with a punch on the inside.
Shutes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Voin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Voin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shutes prevents it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shutes. #T4#
Shutes throws a head punch that misses.
Shutes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Voin's efforts to push away.
Shutes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Voin avoids it.
Shutes struggles to land a body shot inside as Voin controls his hands.
Shutes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shutes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Voin is defending well for now.
Voin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shutes has him pressed against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Shutes.
Voin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shutess head.
Shutes trying to land knees to the body.
Shutes lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shutes throws an elbow that misses.
Shutes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shutes throws a head punch that misses.
Voin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Voin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wesley Shutes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shutes has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: WVT 87: Andrei v Karim
Date: Apr 01, 2023

#R1#
Shutes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shutes throws a body kick that misses #TD#
so Scaletta counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SU#
Shutes is working an open guard so Scaletta takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL#
Scaletta has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD#
Scaletta turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Scaletta trying to control the position but Shutes is working away.
I wouldn't like to be where Shutes is right now. #SU#
Scaletta decides to stand up, so the ref orders Shutes to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scaletta misses with a takedown attempt
letting Shutes counter with a right hand.
Shutes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scaletta moves away.#TD#
Shutes tries to sprawl but Scaletta drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Shutes wants to improve his position but Scaletta is controlling well. #T1#
Scaletta is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Shutes is controlling Scaletta's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Scaletta not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shutes is doing well to control the position and prevent Scaletta from advancing to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Scaletta gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #TD#
Scaletta shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Scaletta controlling the pace.
Shutes trying to control here. #SUB#
Scaletta is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T3#
Scaletta stalling.
Shutes is not content to let Scaletta control the position.
Shutes trying to control from the bottom.
Scaletta thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shutes's head. #SU#
Scaletta stands up and beckons Shutes to join him on the feet.
Shutes lands with a cross. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Scaletta swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shutes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shutes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shutes keeps the fight on the outside.
Wesley Shutes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shutes lands a jab.
Scaletta tries to clinch there but Shutes circles away.
The crowd cheers as Shutes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Scaletta doesn't seem phased though.
Scaletta takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A jab lands there for Shutes.
Shutes misses with a wild body shot.
Scaletta is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Shutes lands a jab.
Shutes has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Shutes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CL#
Scaletta moves into the clinch.
Shutes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Vito Scaletta will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Scaletta gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Scaletta with a poor takedown
and Shutes counters with a stiff right hand.
Scaletta moves in looking to clinch but Shutes pushes him off.
Scaletta takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Scaletta tries to clinch up.
Scaletta tries to clinch there but Shutes circles away.
Scaletta gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shutes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD#
Scaletta darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Scaletta content to control rather than advance.
Shutes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
Scaletta throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Scaletta trying to control the pace.
We've been hearing good reports from Scaletta's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Shutes is not content to let Scaletta control the position.
Shutes is trying to maintain the position but Scaletta is very close to passing his half guard.
Scaletta is keen to just control but Shutes is a slippery customer.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shutes is trying to maintain the position but Scaletta is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Shutes throws a body kick that misses.
Scaletta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wesley Shutes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Scaletta takes one on the button.#CL#
Scaletta gets a clinch.
Shutes displaying some good clinch control by pressing Scaletta up against the cage.
Shutes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shutes has Scaletta pressed against the cage, preventing Scaletta from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Scaletta avoiding damage as Shutes throws knees to the body.
Shutes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Scaletta avoiding damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shutes.#T3##TD#
Scaletta works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Scaletta postures up.
Shutes keeping moving, preventing Scaletta from controlling successfully.
Shutes is pulling down on Scaletta's head to control his posture.
Scaletta controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
Scaletta missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Shutes working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Shutes moves into the clinch successfully.
Shutes managing to block the knees to the body from Scaletta.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shutes. #BC#
Scaletta breaks from the clinch.
Shutes with a jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shutes thuds a left hand into Scaletta's body.
Scaletta shoots for a double leg takedown but Shutes sprawls well. He's pushed Scaletta's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vito Scaletta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A lazy left from Shutes finds it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wesley Shutes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Scaletta's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Shutes lands a nice shot that snaps Scaletta's head back.
Shutes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scaletta moves away.
No luck for Scaletta with that takedown attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Scaletta blocks the leg kick.
Scaletta shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shutes as he avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Shutes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Scaletta fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vito Scaletta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scaletta shoots in looking for a takedown but Shutes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Scaletta's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Scaletta is looking to clinch.
Shutes wants to counter with a clinch but Scaletta pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shutes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Scaletta takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shutes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shutes lands a nice shot that snaps Scaletta's head back. #T1#
Shutes throws a right hand that Scaletta ducks under and follows up with a left that Scaletta also avoids with ease.
Shutes moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Scaletta misses with a takedown attempt - Shutes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A little jabbing left from Shutes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shutes jabs at Scaletta's body.
Scaletta has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Scaletta there as he acknowledges the shot.
Shutes scores with a nice head shot.
Scaletta tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shutes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Scaletta looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Shutes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Scaletta.
Scaletta on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shutes. Shutes obviously looking to wear him down.
Shutes fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Scaletta on the side of the head.#T2##TD#
Scaletta is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Shutes's half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Scaletta seems to be looking for submissions.
Shutes trying to control but Scaletta postures up. #SUB#
Scaletta is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Shutes looking for submissions off his back.
Vito Scaletta overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Scaletta controlling the action here.
Shutes is refusing to be controlled, as Scaletta sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scaletta slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Scaletta is keen to just control but Shutes is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nice sprawl there from Shutes as Scaletta shoots in.
Shutes keeps the fight on the outside.
Shutes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Shutes wants to clinch up but Scaletta keeps it at a distance.
Shutes scores with a jab to the body.
Shutes lands a jab.
A punch combination from Scaletta misses.
Vito Scaletta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Scaletta shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Scaletta drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice sprawl there from Shutes as Scaletta shoots in.
Shutes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Scaletta shoots in for a takedown but Shutes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wesley Shutes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shutes has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wesley Shutes!
In his post fight interview, Wesley Shutes started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: WVT 77: Machado v Halsti
Date: Mar 04, 2023

#R1#
Shutes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shutes misses with a straight left. #TD#
Sanchez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Shutes did well to prevent Sanchez getting side control.
Shutes works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sanchez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sanchez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Shutes throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Sanchez escapes and throws Shutes's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Sanchez is looking to take a break and control but Shutes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Shutes is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sanchez's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've been hearing good reports from Sanchez's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Sanchez passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Shutes!
Sanchez trying to control but Shutes is having none of it.
Sanchez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Shutes tries to reverse the position but Sanchez maintains control.
Sanchez content just to control the position here.
Shutes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T2#
Sanchez trying to control but Shutes is having none of it.
Shutes can't escape the position.
Sanchez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shutes is looking to escape.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sanchez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Shutes is squirming around, avoiding Sanchez's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Sanchez controlling his opponent.
Sanchez wants to control the pace but Shutes is squirming around nicely.
Shutes is looking to improve his position but Sanchez isn't that keen on the idea.
Sanchez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shutes is looking to escape.
Sanchez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Shutes is squirming around, avoiding Sanchez's attempts to control the action.
Sanchez avoids the attempt from Shutes to control.
Sanchez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Shutes is in all sorts of trouble here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanchez trying to control but Shutes is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus Sanchez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sanchez is defended easily by Shutes.
Shutes wants to counter with a clinch but Sanchez pushes him away.#TD#
Sanchez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Shutes on his heels. He'll look to pass Shutes's guard now, I'm sure.
Shutes has Sanchez pulled in close to control his posture.
Shutes looking to control.
Sanchez pushing down on Shutes's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Shutes is staying active underneath Sanchez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Shutes can't escape the position. #T1#
Shutes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Sanchez wants to finish this one by submission but Shutes is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sanchez.
Sanchez trying to control but Shutes is having none of it.
Sanchez content just to control the position here.
Sanchez looking to control but Shutes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sanchez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Shutes is desperately trying to improve his position but Sanchez has a good base and remains in mount.#T2#
Sanchez trying to control but Shutes is having none of it.
Sanchez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Shutes tries to buck Sanchez off but he can't manage it.
Shutes is squirming around, avoiding Sanchez's attempts to control the action.
Shutes tries to lock up and control but Sanchez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sanchez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shutes is looking to escape.
Shutes holds on for dear life.#T3#
Sanchez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shutes is looking to escape.
Sanchez controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Sanchez swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Shutes is now in Sanchez's guard. A big mistake from Sanchez there, giving up the dominant position!
Sanchez working a defensive guard here.
Sanchez wants to sweep but no luck.
Shutes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Shutes from controlling successfully. #SU2#
Shutes gets to his feet - Sanchez follows without any prompting. #T4#
Jab from Shutes.
Shutes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sanchez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shutes avoids it really well and circles away.
Shutes darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sanchez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shutes counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shutes. That's going to slow Sanchez down. #TD#
Sanchez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Shutes has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Sanchez is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanchez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shutes can do to turn this around?
Shutes putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sanchez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Wesley Shutes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown but Shutes shows good takedown defense.
Shutes lands a slapping body shot.
Nice body kick from Shutes.
Sanchez tries for a takedown but Shutes circles away easily
letting Shutes counter with a right hand.
Sanchez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shutes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shutes throws a body kick that misses.
Shutes scores with a punch to the head.
Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sanchez moves forwards but Shutes connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez shoots in looking for a takedown but Shutes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sanchez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A jab from Shutes does it's job there.
Shutes connects with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shutes cracks Sanchez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sanchez with a poor takedown
and Shutes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shutes has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T1#
Nice cross by Shutes.
Shutes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jesus Sanchez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sanchez shoots in looking for a takedown. Shutes tries to sprawl out of it but Sanchez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shutes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Shutes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shutes wants it to stay on the feet.
Shutes stuffs the takedown attempt from Sanchez. Sanchez gets slowly back to his feet.
Sanchez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sanchez tries for a takedown but Shutes circles away easily
and Shutes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sanchez fails with the takedown
and Shutes counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Shutes throws a head kick but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Shutes sprawls and moves away.
Shutes throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Shutes gets a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shutes.
Shutes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shutes stops a takedown attempt from Sanchez.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sanchez has Shutes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shutes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sanchez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shutes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wesley Shutes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shutes throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Shutes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sanchez's hands.
Shutes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shutes connects with a leg kick.
Shutes stuffs the takedown attempt from Sanchez. Sanchez gets slowly back to his feet. #T3#
Shutes scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sanchez sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Shutes moves into range and connects with a jab.
Shutes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sanchez shoots in and drives through. Shutes sprawls well.
Sanchez shoots in for a double leg but Shutes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sanchez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shutes lands the left hand.
Shutes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shutes as he jumps to the side.
Shutes tries a quick counter leg kick but Sanchez is wise to it.
Sanchez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shutes avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
Shutes scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sanchez is defended easily by Shutes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shutes, as that shot connected.
Shutes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sanchez circles away quickly and effectively.
Sanchez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shutes counters with a head kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wesley Shutes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shutes has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Wesley Shutes!
Wesley Shutes spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: WVT 68: Edwards v Ignatov
Date: Feb 03, 2023

#R1##KD2#
Oooooh!!! Steve has knocked Shutes down with a huge combo! Steve steps away and waves a wobbly Shutes back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Steve throws a right hand that Shutes ducks under and follows up with a left that Shutes also avoids with ease.
Shutes connects with a solid leg kick. #CL2#
Steve instigates a clinch.
Steve misses with a hook to the ribs.
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!
Shutes blocks an uppercut.
Shutes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Steve avoids it.
Steve lands a hook that snaps the head of Shutes backwards.
Shutes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
Steve tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steve fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Shutes controls his hands.
Steve misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Steve.
Still in the clinch, Shutes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Steve pushes Shutes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steve misses with a punch on the inside.
Shutes misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Steve working aggressively here.
Steve throws a punch but it's blocked by Shutes.
Steve lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shutes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steve lands a hook that snaps the head of Shutes backwards.
Steve lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
Shutes stalling in the clinch.
Shutes will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Steve up against the cage.
Steve misses with the head strike.
Shutes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Steve.
Steve scores with a shot to the side of Shutes's head.
A short right from Steve. #T2#
Steve lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steve lands a right hand.
Steve tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shutes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Steve blocks it with crossed arms.
Shutes misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Steve.
Steve lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shutes backwards.
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Shutes controls his hands.
Steve working aggressively here.
Steve misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Steve.
Steve lands a left hand.
Shutes blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Steve breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steve scores with a punch to the head.
Steve avoids a kick to the body. #T3#
Shutes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Steve tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shutes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shutes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Steve avoids the head kick by Shutes.
Shutes lands with a kick to the temple. Steve shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Shutes moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Shutes tries a low kick but Steve avoids it.
Steve takes a swing at Shutes's ribcage but misses.
Shutes throws a leg kick
and Steve counters with a straight right hand.
Steve avoids the head kick by Shutes.
Shutes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shutes throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Steve's head.
Steve lands a nice shot that snaps Shutes's head back.
A low kick lands for Shutes. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shutes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shutes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shutes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steve throws out the jab.
Steve misses the shot to the body.
Steve doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Shutes.
Shutes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shutes is looking to slow Steve down with leg kicks.
Shutes fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Steve is out of range.
Steve unleashes a big counter combination but Shutes bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Steve fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shutes manages to avoid it.
Steve throws an overhand right that lands on Shutes's shoulder, as Shutes tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steve on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Shutes plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Shutes tries to land a front kick but Steve steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stoner Steve dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Steve throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shutes was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Shutes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Steve has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shutes finds it's way round the side to connect with Steve's head.
Shutes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Steve takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Shutes throws a head kick but Steve moves out of range.
Steve throws a body punch but Shutes moves out of range.
Steve misses the jab.
Shutes moves out of range of the strikes.
Shutes scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shutes misses with the combination.
Shutes wants to slow Steve down by chopping away at his legs.
Shutes slips a straight right by Steve.
Steve misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Shutes misses with a head kick.
Steve looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Steve scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Steve moves out of range as Shutes throws a body kick.
Shutes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shutes stuns Steve with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shutes throws a front kick that sends Steve stumbling back into the cage.
Shutes thows a body kick. Steve tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Steve avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shutes is looking to wear down Steve with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Shutes looks to score with a jab to the body but Steve is just out of range.
Shutes stuns Steve with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shutes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shutes seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Steve misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shutes.
Steve lands a lovely overhand right.
Wesley Shutes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shutes throws a sloppy head kick and Steve moves out of range easily.
Wesley Shutes is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Steve fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shutes manages to avoid it.
Steve cracks Shutes with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Steve.
Steve throws a hook but Shutes avoids it easily.
Shutes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steve is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Steve blocks a head kick by Shutes.
Decent striking displayed by Steve there.#ROC2#Shutes is rocked!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Shutes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#KD2#
Steve drops Shutes with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Shutes looks back up at him and smiles so Steve waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh Shutes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shutes explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Shutes throws a body shot but no joy.
Steve waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shutes.
Steve waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shutes.#KD2#
Steve feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Shutes sprawling to the canvas! Shutes rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Steve finish him?!
Shutes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Steve releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Steve ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Shutes's jaw. Shutes's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Steve does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Stoner Steve!
During a confident post fight interview, Stoner Steve thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 222
Date: Jan 11, 2023

#R1#
Shutes slaps away a takedown attempt from De Moncey, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Shutes raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
De Moncey shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Shutes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De Moncey shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shutes defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bon Adrien De Moncey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Moncey misses with a takedown
letting Shutes counter with a right hand.
De Moncey tries for a takedown but Shutes circles away easily
and Shutes counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Moncey throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shutes's waist but Shutes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing De Moncey off to one side.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from De Moncey is defended easily by Shutes.
Shutes throws a good cross that connects. #T1#
Shutes lands with a nice body punch.
De Moncey shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Shutes counter with a right hand.
De Moncey shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
De Moncey will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
De Moncey with a poor takedown
and Shutes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
De Moncey throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Shutes tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. De Moncey is in Shutes's guard.

Shutes is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
De Moncey is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shutes looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Shutes stalling.
De Moncey is trying to pull guard but Shutes has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
De Moncey dodges an elbow strike from Shutes.
De Moncey blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shutes creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through De Moncey's defenses.
Shutes lands a knee to the head.
Shutes tries to throw a body punch but De Moncey avoids it by throwing Shutes back against the cage.
Shutes misses with a knee strike.
Shutes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Moncey takes an elbow to the forehead.
Shutes missing with knees to the body.
Shutes misses with an elbow strike. #T3##BC2#
Shutes breaks from the clinch.
Shutes throws a series of strikes that have De Moncey backpedaling.
De Moncey dives in and grabs Shutes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shutes pushes down on De Moncey's head and hops out.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shutes! But no joy.
De Moncey will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
De Moncey fails with the takedown.
Wesley Shutes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice body kick from Shutes.
De Moncey tries for a takedown but Shutes circles away easily#CL2#
and Shutes counters by moving into the clinch.
De Moncey managing to block the knees to the body from Shutes.
Shutes misses with a knee to the head.
Shutes trying to land knees to the body. #T4#
De Moncey can't get the takedown.
De Moncey is trying to pull guard but Shutes has him pressed against the cage.
De Moncey throws a knee to the head but misses.
De Moncey tries to pull guard but Shutes holds him up against the cage and eventually De Moncey drops back down to his feet.
Shutes slowing the pace effectively.
De Moncey on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC2#
Shutes breaks from the clinch.
Shutes moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
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!
De Moncey tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shutes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten De Moncey somewhat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wesley Shutes dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
De Moncey has his takedown stuffed
and Shutes counters with a nice uppercut.
De Moncey shoots and misses
enabling Shutes to counter with a crisp jab.
Wesley Shutes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
De Moncey shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bon Adrien De Moncey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice combination there by Shutes.
Shutes stuffs the takedown.
De Moncey has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shutes.
De Moncey dives in for a single leg takedown but Shutes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Shutes throws a counter combo.
Shutes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. De Moncey is defending well for now.
Shutes landing knees to the body.
Shutes working De Moncey over with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A knee to the head by Shutes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shutes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC2#De Moncey is rocked!#T1#
De Moncey is pressed against the cage. Shutes pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts De Moncey! Two more big strikes from Shutes and De Moncey crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Wesley Shutes!
Wesley Shutes bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 215
Date: Dec 18, 2022

#R1#
Shutes fails with a takedown attempt.
Shutes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Asakura.
Asakura scores with a jab to the head.
Shutes throws a body punch but Asakura moves out of range.
Asakura throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Asakura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Asakura working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shutes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asakura with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Asakura lands with a light punch inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Asakura.
Shutes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Asakura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Asakura lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A punch combination from Asakura misses. #T1#
Asakura shoots in for a takedown but Shutes shows good takedown defense.
Shutes doesn't manage to clinch there - Asakura circles away.
Shutes tries a head kick but it misses.
Asakura takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#CL2#
Shutes instigates a clinch.
Shutes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Asakura avoids it.
Asakura cracks Shutes with a nice body shot.
Asakura is leaning against Shutes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Asakura working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Asakura lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shutes backwards.
Shutes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Asakura misses with a knee strike.
Shutes connects with a knee to the head.
Asakura throws a punch but it's blocked by Shutes.
Asakura landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Shutes looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shutes scores with a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from Asakura.
Shutes working Asakura over with knees to the body.#T2#
A hook to the body from Asakura.
Shutes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shutes.
Asakura working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Asakura misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asakura on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Asakura lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Asakura lands with a left to the head.
Shutes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Asakura gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Asakura lands a knee to the head.
Shutes prevents a body shot from Asakura.
Shutes blocking some punches.
Asakura pushes Shutes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Asakura. #BC#
Asakura manages to break the clinch.
Asakura throws a hook but Shutes avoids it easily.#T3#
Asakura misses with a looping left.
A leg kick checked by Shutes.
Asakura looks to score with a jab to the body but Shutes is just out of range.#CL#
Asakura moves into the clinch.
Shutes tries a knee to the head but Asakura blocks it.
Asakura blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Asakura manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Asakura misses the target.
Shutes throws a body kick that misses.
Shutes tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Asakura is able to avoid easily.
Asakura looks to throw the jab but Shutes is out of range.
Asakura darts in looking for a takedown but Shutes gets double underhooks and turns Asakura into the cage.
Asakura gets through Shutes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Asakura using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shutes has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch on the inside from Asakura fails to land.
Asakura lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shutes backwards. #BC#
Asakura breaks the clinch. #T4#
Asakura misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Shutes misses with a double jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Asakura finds it's way through Shutes's defenses.
Asakura connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shutes's hands.
Asakura takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Asakura moves out of range of the body kick.
Asakura is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Asakura misses with a looping right.
Shutes unleashes a big counter combination but Asakura bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Shutes misses with a series of wild punches.
Asakura lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shutes at a distance.
Shutes misses with a looping left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asakura is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Shutes.
Asakura shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shutes sprawls well. Shutes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Asakura gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Asakura dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Asakura lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shutes at a distance.
Asakura connects with a solid leg kick. #CL#
Asakura moves into range and clinches up with Shutes.
Asakura lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Asakura breaks the clinch.
Asakura throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shutes counters with a straight right hand.
Asakura rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shutes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Asakura.
Left hook, right uppercut from Asakura.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shutes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shutes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shutes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Asakura.
Wesley Shutes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Asakura throws a body punch but Shutes moves out of range.
Asakura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shutes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Asakura at a distance. #T1#
A jab from Shutes misses.
Asakura appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Shutes throws a body kick that misses.
Shutes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick lands for Shutes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shutes.
Asakura thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shutes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Asakura.
Shutes throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shutes tries to close the distance and clinch but Asakura swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Asakura throws a nice outside leg kick.
Asakura misses with a lunging right hand
and Shutes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tyson Asakura is winning the standup battle so far.
Shutes scores with a spinning back kick!
Asakura missing with a left hand there. Shutes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Asakura fails to land with a series of punches.
Shutes feints a counter leg kick.
Asakura looks to land a left hand but Shutes moved out of range nicely.
Asakura delivers a nice body kick.
Asakura tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shutes swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
Asakura's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shutes under the eye.
Asakura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shutes can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asakura throws a jab when Shutes was well out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Asakura.
Asakura doesn't manage to clinch there - Shutes circles away.
A big left from Asakura misses.
Tyson Asakura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Asakura pushes Shutes up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Asakura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Asakura throws out a loose jab but Shutes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shutes throws a combination that misses
and Asakura counters with a right hand to the body.
Asakura checks a leg kick.
Shutes throws a wild body kick that Asakura sees coming a mile off.
Asakura is looking for a counter combo.
Asakura misses with a low kick.
Asakura blocks a leg kick.
Asakura uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shutes.
Shutes scores with a nice body kick.
Shutes slips a straight right by Asakura.#T3#
Asakura misses with a two punch combination.
Shutes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Asakura.
Shutes has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Shutes goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Asakura misses with a few strikes there.
Shutes misses with a low kick.
Nice body kick there by Shutes.
Asakura walks into a left hand.
Shutes wants to clinch up but Asakura keeps it at a distance.
Asakura misses the shot to the body.
Asakura with a hook.
Asakura lands with a right hand.
Shutes throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shutes connects with a crisp jab.
Asakura lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shutes circles away quickly and effectively.
Asakura misses with an uppercut.
Asakura tries to clinch but Shutes is having none of it.
As Asakura backs off Shutes throws a huge counter combo but Asakura manages to avoid it all.#T4#
Nice sprawl there from Shutes as Asakura shoots in.
Asakura jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Asakura on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Asakura takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Asakura throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shutes scoring well with a low kick there.
Shutes takes one on the button.
A left lands for Asakura.
Nice defenses there by Shutes.
Asakura throws a series of punches but Shutes avoids them all with ease.
A head kick by Shutes misses
and Asakura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asakura doesn't manage to clinch there - Shutes circles away. #CL#
Asakura closes the distance and clinches.
Shutes connects with a nasty looking knee right to Asakura's face. #CUT2#It looks like Tyson Asakura has been cut.
Shutes crunches a lovely knee into Asakura's ribcage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shutes misses with an elbow over the top.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Asakura dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tyson Asakura's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
An inside leg kick lands from Shutes.
Asakura is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shutes tries to score with a low kick but Asakura moves his leg out of the way.
Asakura buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shutes misses with a kick to the body.
A big right from Asakura misses.
As Asakura backs off Shutes throws a huge counter combo but Asakura manages to avoid it all.
Shutes misses with a body kick.
Shutes throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Shutes misses with a kick to the body.
Asakura is looking to counter punch.
The crowd cheers as Shutes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Asakura doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shutes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Asakura throws a leg kick which misses Shutes's front leg but catches the back leg as Shutes tries to avoid it.
Asakura will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Shutes ducks under a wild hook from Asakura.
Shutes stuffs the takedown.
Shutes ducks under a wild hook from Asakura.#T1##CL2#
Shutes closes the distance and clinches.
Shutes tries to land knees in the clinch but Asakura avoids the damage to the body.
Asakura lands a shoulder strike.
Asakura lands a right hand. #BC#
Asakura manages to break the clinch.
Shutes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Asakura avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A punch lands to the side of Shutes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Shutes throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Asakura counters with a straight right hand.
Shutes throws a series of punches but Asakura moves out of range.
Shutes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shutes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Asakura.
A big right from Asakura misses.
Asakura moves out of range of the body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Asakura misses the target.
Shutes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shutes jabs Asakura to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
Shutes feints and then cracks Asakura's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Asakura down.
Asakura lands a right hook to the body.
Asakura fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shutes checks it well.
Shutes tries to clinch there but Asakura circles away.
Asakura appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Asakura connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Shutes.
Shutes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Asakura lands with a good body shot.
Shutes keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Asakura misses with a body shot.
Shutes appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Shutes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wesley Shutes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Asakura misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
so Shutes counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Shutes showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Shutes wants to pass the guard but Asakura is keeping the position.
Asakura is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shutes wants to control from the top but Asakura keeps moving.
Shutes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shutes is looking to stand up but Asakura won't let him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shutes leaves Asakura with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shutes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shutes fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Asakura on the side of the head.
Shutes throws a body punch but Asakura moves out of range.
Asakura avoids the body shot from Shutes.
Shutes misses with an uppercut. Asakura saw that one coming.
Asakura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shutes moves away.
Tyson Asakura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shutes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wesley Shutes.
I think Asakura has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Asakura!
After winning the bout, Tyson Asakura thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 207
Date: Nov 25, 2022

#R1#
Shutes wants to clinch.
Mills flicks out a counter leg kick but Shutes steps away.
Shutes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mills circles away quickly and effectively.
Shutes throws a body kick that misses.
Mills misses with a left hand #CL#
and Shutes holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Shutes misses with a knee strike.
Mills tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mills avoiding damage as Shutes throws knees to the body.
Mills will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Shutes up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Mills - that landed with a thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee is keeping an eye on Shutes - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mills.
Mills blocks an elbow strike.
Shutes is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mills is keeping busy.#T1#
Shutes trying to land knees to the body.
Mills is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Shutes is keeping busy.
Shutes tries a knee to the head but Mills blocks it.
Mills stalling the fight.
Shutes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shutes working hard to break the clinch.
Shutes's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Mills tries a body shot but Shutes blocks it.
Mills misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shutes.
Mills trying to stall but Shutes improves his position.
Shutes looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mills cracks Shutes with a nice body shot.
Mills lands a body shot in the clinch. #T2#
Shutes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shutes throws a head punch that misses.
Shutes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shutes throws a head punch that misses.
Mills is pushing Shutes up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Shutes tries to break free but Mills pushes him back against the cage.
Shutes has Mills pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shutes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mills working aggressively here.
Shutes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shutes lands an elbow inside. #CUT#It looks like Edward Mills has been cut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Shutes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mills is defending well for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee calls for Mills to work.
Mills controlling the action here for a moment.
Mills receives a warning from the referee for stalling.#T3#
Shutes blocking some punches.
Shutes tries a body shot but Mills blocks it.
Shutes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mills swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shutes throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Shutes lands an elbow inside that Mills shrugs off.
Shutes scores with a hook to the body.
Mills has a couple of punches blocked by Shutes.
Shutes tries to land a knee to the head but Mills blocks with his arms.
Shutes looking to throw knees to the head but Mills is blocking nicely.
Shutes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mills dodges an elbow strike from Shutes.
Shutes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shutes throws an elbow that misses. #T4#
Mills is looking to control Shutes's arms but Shutes gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mills has his back to the cage.
Shutes tries to land a knee to the head but Mills blocks with his arms.
Mills throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shutes misses with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Mills breaks from the clinch.
Shutes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mills.
Shutes misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Mills was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shutes sizes up Mills with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shutes moves out of range as Mills strikes.
Mills misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shutes. Mills does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shutes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shutes is looking to clinch.
Mills throws a shot from downtown. Shutes moves away and avoids it.
Mills throws a hook to the side of Shutes's head but Shutes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shutes missing with a left hand there. Mills was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shutes throws a head kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wesley Shutes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Edward Mills's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Shutes moves into range and clinches up with Mills.
Mills being controlled against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Shutes throws an elbow but misses.
Mills stalling in the clinch but Shutes improves position.
Shutes missing with knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Mills.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Shutes.
Knees in the clinch landing for Shutes.
Mills misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mills misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mills content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Shutes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mills throws a punch but it's blocked by Shutes.
Shutes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mills is defending well for now.
Mills is looking to control Shutes's arms but Shutes gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mills has his back to the cage. #T1#
Shutes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mills blocks it with crossed arms.
Shutes is trying to force a seperation but Mills has the dominant position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Shutes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Shutes breaks from the clinch.
Mills ducks under a wild hook from Shutes.
Mills slips under a jab from Shutes.
Mills misses with a looping right.
Shutes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mills moves out of range as Shutes throws a body kick.
Shutes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mills.
Mills swings for the body but Shutes moves out of range.
Shutes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shutes feints and then cracks Mills's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mills down.
Shutes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mills stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shutes.
Mills throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Shutes throws a body kick that misses.
Shutes is looking to clinch but Mills is avoiding it.
Shutes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Mills's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Shutes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mills.
Shutes jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Mills waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shutes.
Shutes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mills looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shutes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mills looks to land a body kick but Shutes moved away.
Shutes went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shutes throws out a leg kick but Mills moves out of range and Shutes only half commits.
Mills throws a hook to the side of Shutes's head but Shutes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shutes takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Shutes lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Shutes tries to clinch up but Mills circles away and keeps his distance.
Shutes tries to clinch there but Mills circles away.
Good work by Mills as he checks the leg kick.
Shutes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T3#
Mills misses with a double jab.
Wesley Shutes is winning the standup battle so far.
Shutes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mills.
Shutes slips under a jab from Mills.
A telegraphed right hand from Shutes misses the target.
Mills blocks a head kick by Shutes.
Mills uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shutes.
Shutes thows a body kick. Mills tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Mills looks to land a left hand but Shutes moved out of range nicely.
Mills will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shutes tried to counter with a leg kick but Mills avoided it.
Mills misses with a hook.
Mills jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shutes wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Shutes lands a head kick!
Shutes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mills.
A jab from Mills misses.
Shutes wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T4#
Shutes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mills clobbers Shutes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Shutes throws a big shot that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mills throws a combination. Shutes tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mills blocks a head kick by Shutes.
Mills blocks the body kick.
Shutes misses with a head kick.
That kick from Mills tenderised Shutes's leg. Shutes is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mills misses with a straight left.
Shutes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mills misses with a hook. Shutes ducked under it nicely.
Mills takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shutes.
Shutes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mills keeps the fight on the outside.
Shutes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Wesley Shutes will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Edward Mills's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Mills looks to land a right hand but Shutes moved out of range.
Shutes looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mills takes one to the side of the head.
Mills with a hook.
A big right from Mills misses. #CL#
Shutes darts in and clinches Mills up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Mills.
Shutes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mills tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mills displaying some good clinch control by pressing Shutes up against the cage.
Shutes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mills can do to turn this around?
Shutes putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mills in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mills has a couple of punches blocked by Shutes.
Shutes with a knee to the head.
Mills doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shutes lands an elbow inside that Mills shrugs off. #T1#
Shutes connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mills's face. #ROC#Mills is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Edward Mills's cut even more.
Shutes lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mills is still on wobbly legs! Can Shutes finish him?
Shutes lands an elbow inside that Mills shrugs off.
Mills misses with a body punch.
Shutes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mills avoids it.
Mills is trying to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Mills fails to land.
Shutes throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Shutes comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#The cut above Edward Mills's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Shutes lands a big knee to the head and Mills goes down! Shutes pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wesley Shutes!
Wesley Shutes tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 196
Date: Oct 21, 2022

#R1#
Swanson scores with a nice head shot.
Swanson looks to throw the jab but Shutes is out of range.
Swanson throws out a powerful jab.
Shutes ducks under a wild hook from Swanson.
Shutes tries to clinch but Swanson is having none of it.
No luck for Swanson with that takedown attempt.
Swanson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shutes slips under a jab from Swanson.
Shutes blocks a leg kick.
Nice body punch from Shutes.
Shutes tries to clinch but Swanson moves out of range.
Shutes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shutes thuds his shin into the meat of Swanson's side.
A big left from Swanson misses.
Swanson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shutes's head backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shutes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Swanson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shutes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Swanson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Swanson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shutes.
Shutes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from Shutes.
Shutes avoids the head kick by Swanson. #CL#
Shutes pushes Swanson up against the cage in a clinch.
Swanson cracks Shutes with a nice body shot.
Shutes throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Swanson is leaning against Shutes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Swanson lands an uppercut.
Our sources have told us that Shutes has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Shutes tries to land knees in the clinch but Swanson avoids the damage to the body.
Swanson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shutes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Swanson blocking some punches.
Swanson throws an elbow but it misses.
Shutes misses with a body punch.
Shutes avoiding damage.
Swanson scores with a hook to the body.
Swanson misses with an elbow strike. #BC#
Shutes manages to break the clinch.
A punch combination from Shutes misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shutes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Swanson.
A big right from Shutes misses.
It seemed like Swanson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Swanson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T3#
Swanson avoids the body shot from Shutes.
Swanson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Swanson throws a lazy right hand but Shutes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shutes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Swanson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shutes is looking to wear down Swanson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Shutes looks to throw the jab but Swanson is out of range.
Swanson digs a good hook to Shutes's body.
Shutes lands with a straight right. Swanson didn't see that one coming.
Swanson takes a swing at Shutes's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Swanson forces Shutes back against the cage and clinches.
Shutes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Shutes throws a punch but it's blocked by Swanson.
Swanson misses with a body punch.
Shutes misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shutes. #T4#
Swanson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shutes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shutes is trying to break free.
Shutes pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Swanson avoiding damage as Shutes throws knees to the body.
Shutes tries to break free but Swanson pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Swanson.
Shutes is trying to force a seperation but Swanson has the dominant position.
Shutes creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Shutes wants to break free but Swanson has control.
Shutes tries to break free but Swanson pushes him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Benedicte Swanson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Swanson moves into the clinch.
Swanson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shutes struggles to land a body shot inside as Swanson controls his hands.
Swanson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Swanson.
Swanson pushes off an throws an elbow but Shutes leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Swanson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Shutes lands a nice elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shutes tries a knee to the head but Swanson blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shutes.
Shutes is trying to push Swanson away but Swanson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Swanson gets through Shutes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Shutes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Swanson is defending well for now.
Swanson lands an uppercut.
Benedicte Swanson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Shutes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Swanson lands with a short shot to the head.
Swanson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Swanson can't find room to land a body shot as Shutes controls the action.
Swanson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Swanson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shutes.
Swanson is pushing Shutes up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Swanson misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Swanson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shutes backwards.
Shutes lands a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Benedicte Swanson has been cut.
Shutes throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Shutes tries a body shot but Swanson blocks it.
Swanson misses with a punch on the inside.
Shutes letting Swanson take a breather here.
A frustrated look appears on Shutes's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Swanson blocks the elbow strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Swanson takes an elbow to the temple. #T3#
Swanson blocks a body shot from Shutes.
Swanson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shutes's elbow. #BC#
Shutes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Benedicte Swanson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shutes takes one on the button.
Shutes stuns Swanson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Shutes.
Swanson delivers a nice body kick.
Shutes walks forward, straight into a front kick from Swanson.
Shutes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shutes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Swanson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Swanson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Swanson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Swanson throws the left hand but Shutes avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Shutes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Swanson.
Swanson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swanson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shutes seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Shutes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Swanson manages to avoid it.
Swanson misses with a body kick.
Shutes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Swanson.
Shutes misses with a body shot.
Swanson misses with a looping right.
Swanson wants to clinch.
Shutes tries to counter by clinching up but Swanson breaks away and moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Shutes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Benedicte Swanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shutes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Swanson, as that shot connected.
Swanson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Swanson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Benedicte Swanson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Benedicte Swanson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Swanson works Shutes's body with a nice hook.
Swanson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Swanson blocks a head kick by Shutes.
Swanson motions for Shutes to come forward. Swanson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shutes throws a sloppy head kick and Swanson moves out of range easily.
Shutes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Swanson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Swanson works Shutes's body with a nice hook.
Swanson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Swanson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shutes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shutes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Swanson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Swanson looks for the body kick but Shutes saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shutes tries to bum rush Swanson with a series of wild strikes but Swanson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Swanson throws a lazy uppercut
and Shutes counters with a nice body shot.
Swanson lands a jab.
Shutes catches Swanson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Swanson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shutes moves into range and connects with a jab.
A low kick lands for Shutes.
Swanson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shutes looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#CL#
Shutes forces Swanson back against the cage and clinches.
Shutes wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Shutes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shutes takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Shutes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Swanson.
Shutes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Swanson doesn't seem bothered though.
Shutes moves out of range of the body kick from Swanson.
Shutes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A slow jab from Swanson misses its intended target.
Nice body punch from Shutes.
Benedicte Swanson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Swanson misses with a wild body shot.
Swanson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shutes looks to land a body kick but Swanson moved away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shutes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Swanson.
Swanson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Swanson misses with a looping right.
Swanson throws a leg kick but Shutes checks it.
Swanson throws an off balance right hand
and Shutes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shutes jabs Swanson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Swanson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wesley Shutes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Swanson connects with a body shot that sends Shutes's belly button to the back.
A combination from Swanson does no damage.
Shutes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shutes throws a nice outside leg kick.
Swanson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T3#
Swanson throws a body shot but no joy.
Swanson connects with a solid leg kick.
Shutes tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Swanson counters with a single leg into guard. Shutes didn't expect that.
Swanson won't allow Shutes to get back to his feet.
Swanson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4##SUB#
Shutes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Swanson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shutes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shutes throws a looping overhand right but Swanson ducks down to avoid it.
Swanson tests Shutes's chin there with a solid looking shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Benedicte Swanson.
Well Swanson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benedicte Swanson!
A victorious Benedicte Swanson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 192
Date: Oct 09, 2022

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Shutes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little feinted left hand from Swanson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Benedicte Swanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Shutes misses
and Swanson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shutes scores with a shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shutes 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 Swanson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Swanson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Shutes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Swanson misses with a body shot.
Swanson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Swanson scores with a shot to the body.
Shutes jabs at Swanson's body.
A jab from Shutes misses.
Swanson 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Shutes.
Swanson tries to score with a low kick but Shutes moves his leg out of the way.
Swanson lands a front kick.
Shutes avoids a kick to the body. #T1#
Shutes misses with a jab to the body
and Swanson counters with a nice leg kick.
Swanson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shutes lands a nice looking kick to the body. Swanson takes a step back to recover.
Swanson misses with a left hand
and Shutes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shutes blocks a jab.
Shutes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shutes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Swanson rather than just go for the knockout.
Swanson throws a body kick that misses.
Shutes throws a leg kick but Swanson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Swanson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Shutes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Swanson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shutes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Swanson moves out of range of the body kick from Shutes.
Swanson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Swanson throws a sloppy body shot
and Shutes counters with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shutes misses with an attempted mid kick.
Swanson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shutes tries to avoid it but Swanson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shutes to the ground. Shutes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Shutes tries a quick counter leg kick but Swanson is wise to it.#T2#
Shutes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Swanson checks a leg kick.
Swanson thuds his shin into the meat of Shutes's side.
A nice leg kick lands there from Swanson.
Swanson scores with a jab.
Swanson misses with a body punch
letting Shutes counter with a right hand.
Swanson misses with a double jab
and Shutes counters with a series of strikes. Swanson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Swanson misses with a kick to the body.
Shutes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Swanson circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice uppercut lands for Swanson. That snapped Shutes's head back.
Shutes throws a leg kick but Swanson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Swanson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Swanson throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T3#
Swanson throws a nice inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shutes.
Shutes tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Swanson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shutes.
Swanson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A clash of legs there as Swanson blocks the low kick.
Shutes throws an off balance right hand
and Swanson counters with a good low kick that Shutes was not able to check.
Shutes checks the leg kick.
Shutes moves out of range of the body kick from Swanson. #TD#
Swanson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Swanson showed some decent athleticism there.
Swanson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
Swanson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Swanson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Swanson misses with a head shot. Shutes uses the momentum to regain guard.
Shutes is trying to keep Swanson in close.
Shutes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swanson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swanson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Benedicte Swanson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Swanson tries to score with a low kick but Shutes moves his leg out of the way.
Shutes misses with a body punch
and Swanson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Swanson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shutes.
Swanson connects with a leg kick.
Swanson throws a body kick that misses
and Shutes counters with a one-two to the body.
Shutes tries to score with a low kick but Swanson moves his leg out of the way.
Swanson throws a jab when Shutes was well out of range.
Shutes tries to clinch there but Swanson circles away.
Shutes shoots in for a takedown but Swanson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Swanson tries to move into range but Shutes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Swanson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shutes moves away.
Shutes is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Swanson with a body shot.
Crunch! Swanson slams his shin into Shutes's torso.
Swanson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shutes in his tracks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swanson throws a hook but Shutes blocks it.
Shutes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Swanson finds it's way round the side to connect with Shutes's head. #T1#
Shutes throws a looping overhand right but Swanson ducks down to avoid it.
Swanson throws a sloppy head kick and Shutes moves out of range easily.
Shutes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Swanson throws a hook to the side of Shutes's head but Shutes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shutes misses with the combination.
Swanson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Swanson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Swanson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shutes.
Shutes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shutes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Swanson is looking to counter punch.
Swanson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Swanson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shutes as he avoids it easily.
Shutes throws a push kick but Swanson slaps the foot to one side.
It looked like Swanson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shutes.#T2#
Shutes blocks a head kick by Swanson.
Shutes fakes the leg kick and cracks Swanson in the body.
Swanson avoids the head kick by Shutes.
Shutes misses with a head kick.
Swanson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shutes motions for Swanson to come forward. Shutes throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Swanson quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shutes misses with a shot to the body
and Swanson counters with a nice uppercut.
Swanson throws a nice head kick!
Shutes staying out of range there.
Swanson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Swanson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shutes does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Shutes connects with a solid leg kick.
Swanson misses with a shot to the body
and Shutes counters with an outside leg kick. #T3#
Swanson misses with a takedown
and Shutes counters with an outside leg kick.
Shutes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shutes delivers a nice body kick.
Shutes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Swanson.
Swanson throws a body punch but Shutes moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Shutes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Swanson throws a wild body kick that Shutes sees coming a mile off.
Swanson lands with an uppercut that bounces Shutes off the cage and back into range.
Shutes darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shutes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Swanson.
Shutes is looking to score with low kicks.
Swanson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Swanson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Benedicte Swanson is winning the standup battle so far.
Swanson's corner calls for a 1-2. Swanson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T4#
Shutes misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shutes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shutes tries a head kick but it misses.
Swanson quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Shutes throws a quick inside leg kick.
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!
Shutes tries to land a front kick but Swanson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A little feinted left hand from Swanson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Swanson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Swanson darts in looking for a takedown but Shutes gets double underhooks and turns Swanson into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benedicte Swanson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stalling in the clinch from Swanson. #BC2#
Shutes breaks the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Swanson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Shutes has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Swanson.
Shutes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Swanson misses with a body kick.
Shutes is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Swanson with a body shot.
Shutes digs a good hook to Swanson's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Benedicte Swanson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Swanson throws the left hand but Shutes avoids the punch easily.
Swanson throws a leg kick but Shutes sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shutes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Swanson.
Swanson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shutes moves away.
Swanson throws a push kick but Shutes slaps the foot to one side.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shutes.
Swanson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Shutes's head.
Swanson throws the left hand but Shutes avoids the punch easily.
Swanson throws a body kick that misses.
Shutes was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Swanson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Shutes.
Swanson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shutes's sensitive parts.
Swanson misses with a body shot.
Swanson defending well as Shutes loads up on a big left hand.
Swanson misses with a left hand
and Shutes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Swanson thinking. #T1#
Swanson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Shutes counters with a nice low kick that buckles Swanson's knee momentarily.
Shutes throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Shutes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Swanson throwing a counter right hand but Shutes manages to avoid it.
Swanson throws a body punch but Shutes moves out of range.
Shutes is trying to counter with his kicks.
Shutes misses with a head kick.
Swanson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Some bone on bone action there as Swanson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A good leg kick by Shutes.
Swanson throws a low kick but Shutes moves out of range easily.
Swanson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shutes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shutes misses with a wild body shot.
It appears Swanson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Shutes throws a sloppy head kick
and Swanson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Shutes throws a low kick, looking for Swanson's leg but Swanson calmly moves out of range.
Swanson takes a swing at Shutes's ribcage but misses.
Benedicte Swanson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Shutes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Swanson misses with an uppercut.
Shutes only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Swanson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Swanson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shutes tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Swanson is able to avoid easily.
Shutes throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swanson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shutes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Swanson somewhat.
Wesley Shutes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shutes throws the kick towards the body but Swanson avoids it.
Shutes swings for the body but Swanson moves out of range.
Swanson misses with a leg kick
and Shutes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Swanson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shutes's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shutes tried to score with a low kick but Swanson checks it.
Swanson is looking to counter with a body kick.#T3#
Swanson moves out of range of the leg kick from Shutes.
Swanson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shutes's hands.
Shutes works the jab nicely.
Swanson misses with a looping left.
Shutes flicks out a counter leg kick but Swanson steps away.
Shutes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shutes moves out of range as Swanson strikes.
Shutes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice body punch from Swanson.
Swanson lands with an overhand left.
Shutes tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Swanson is able to avoid easily.
Swanson just misses with a punch to the body.
Shutes throws a leg kick which misses Swanson's front leg but catches the back leg as Swanson tries to avoid it.
Shutes throws a hook but Swanson avoids it easily.#T4#
Swanson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shutes.
Shutes throws a lazy body kick
and Swanson counters with an inside leg kick.
Swanson scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swanson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shutes throws a solid leg kick but Swanson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shutes.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Swanson - that will leave a mark!
Shutes lands a head shot.
Swanson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shutes misses with a lunging right hand
and Swanson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Swanson misses with a kick to the body.
Shutes is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Swanson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shutes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Swanson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shutes does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Benedicte Swanson.
Well Swanson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 182
Date: Sep 14, 2022

#R1#
Swanson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shutes moves away.
Shutes lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Swanson 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.
Swanson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Swanson misses its intended target.
Swanson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shutes tried to score with a low kick but Swanson checks it.
Swanson throws out a counter right but Shutes avoids it with no problem.
Shutes takes a swing at Swanson's ribcage but misses.
Swanson checks a leg kick.
Swanson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Swanson blocks a head kick by Shutes.
Wesley Shutes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shutes scores with a punch to the head.
Swanson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Swanson works Shutes's body with a nice hook.
Shutes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Swanson ducks under a wild hook from Shutes.
Shutes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Swanson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shutes digs a good hook to Swanson's body.
A head kick from Shutes lands but Swanson takes it in his stride.
Shutes blocks a head kick by Swanson.
Swanson throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Shutes counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Swanson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shutes walks into a left hand.
Swanson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shutes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shutes is looking to counter punch.
Shutes thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Swanson if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swanson looks to land a body kick but Shutes moved away.
Shutes is looking to counter with head kicks.#T2#
Nice uppercut there from Swanson.
Shutes checks the leg kick.
It looked like Shutes was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Shutes misses with a leg kick
letting Swanson counter with a right hand.
Shutes throws the left hand but Swanson avoids the punch easily.
Swanson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Swanson tries a low kick but Shutes avoids it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shutes.
A jab from Swanson finds it's way through Shutes's defenses.
Swanson blocks a jab.
Shutes lands a high kick!
Swanson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shutes scores with a nice strike.#T3#
Swanson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Swanson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Swanson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Swanson tries a head kick but it misses.
Good leg kick by Shutes.
A swing and a miss from Shutes.
Shutes looks to score with a jab to the body but Swanson is just out of range.
Swanson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shutes tries a head kick but it misses.
Swanson keeps the fight on the outside.
Shutes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Swanson tries to land a front kick but Shutes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
As Swanson tries to get set, Shutes tries to push him back and clinch up but Swanson manages to avoid the attempt.#T4#
Shutes lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Swanson moves out of range as Shutes throws a body kick.
Swanson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Swanson checks a leg kick.
Shutes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Swanson is looking to slow Shutes down with leg kicks.
Shutes goes for a double leg but Swanson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Swanson continues to drive forward.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Swanson.
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!
Shutes pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC2#
Swanson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shutes throws an overhand right that lands on Swanson's shoulder, as Swanson tries to avoid the shot.
Swanson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That kick from Shutes tenderised Swanson's leg. Swanson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Swanson lands with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Benedicte Swanson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Swanson throws a sloppy head kick and Shutes moves out of range easily.
Shutes works the jab nicely.
Swanson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Shutes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Swanson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shutes.
Shutes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Swanson to score with a decent uppercut.
Swanson loads up on a big right hand but Shutes slips the punch.
Shutes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Swanson is out of range and Shutes settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Swanson.
Shutes paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shutes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Swanson. Shutes does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Shutes throws a leg kick but Swanson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
It seemed like Swanson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shutes checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Swanson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shutes is out of range.
Shutes thinks about countering with a body kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Swanson as he connects with a hook.
Shutes will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Swanson lands a head kick. Shutes smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Swanson throws a body punch but Shutes moves out of range.
Swanson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Swanson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
An inside leg kick lands from Shutes.
Shutes ducks under a wild hook from Swanson.
Shutes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Swanson manages to avoid it.
It looks like Shutes has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#T2#
Shutes moves out of range of the body kick from Swanson.
Shutes throws a quick counter kick to the body but Swanson avoids it.
Swanson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Shutes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Swanson ducks under a wild hook from Shutes.
Shutes backing away here, and Swanson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Shutes throws a nice outside leg kick.
Swanson scores with a hook to the body. Shutes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shutes throws a low kick, looking for Swanson's leg but Swanson calmly moves out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Shutes.
Swanson with a nice cross.
Swanson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shutes swings for the body but Swanson moves out of range.
Shutes throws a sloppy head kick and Swanson moves out of range easily.
Swanson follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Swanson misses with a body shot. #T3#
Swanson throws a leg kick but Shutes sees it coming and moves out of range.
Swanson tries a head kick but it misses.
Swanson throws a looping overhand right but Shutes ducks down to avoid it.
Shutes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Swanson was well out of range. Poor timing from Shutes.
Shutes misses with a low kick.
Swanson flicks out a counter leg kick but Shutes steps away.
Swanson moves out of range of the leg kick from Shutes.
Swanson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Swanson misses with an uppercut.
Shutes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice body kick from Shutes.
Shutes throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shutes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
Swanson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shutes momentarily.
Shutes slips under a jab from Swanson.
Shutes throwing a counter right hand but Swanson manages to avoid it.
Swanson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Shutes misses the target.
A nice side step and Swanson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Swanson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shutes.
Shutes looks to land a left hand but Swanson moved out of range nicely.
Shutes takes one to the chin there.
Shutes with a nice calf kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swanson blocks a head kick by Shutes.
Swanson moves out of range of the strikes.
Swanson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Wesley Shutes will probably get the nod.
That's time! Shutes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Swanson scores with a leg kick.
Shutes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Swanson throws an overhand right that lands on Shutes's shoulder, as Shutes tries to avoid the shot.
Swanson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Swanson throws a body punch but Shutes moves out of range.
Swanson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Swanson moves out of range of the leg kick from Shutes.
Swanson throws a hook but Shutes avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson throws a sloppy head kick and Shutes moves out of range easily.
Shutes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Swanson manages to avoid it.
Swanson staying out of range there.
Shutes 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.
Benedicte Swanson seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Swanson takes a swing at Shutes's ribcage but misses.
Shutes slips under a jab from Swanson.
Swanson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shutes wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Shutes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Swanson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shutes scrambles back to his feet.
Swanson looks to land a left hand but Shutes moved out of range nicely.
Shutes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shutes.
Swanson moves away from the strike by Shutes.
Shutes avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shutes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Swanson throws out the jab.
Swanson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Swanson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Shutes looks to score with a jab to the body but Swanson is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Swanson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Swanson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shutes. Shutes circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Swanson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shutes has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Swanson.
Shutes throws a jab when Swanson was well out of range.
Swanson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shutes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Decent striking displayed by Shutes there.
Shutes jabs Swanson right on the nose. Swanson blinks but takes it well.
Shutes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A slow jab from Swanson misses its intended target.
Swanson lands a really nice looking cross but Shutes seems unphased. #T3#
Shutes tries to clinch up.
Shutes feints and then cracks Swanson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Swanson down.
Shutes throws out a loose jab but Swanson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Swanson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Swanson looks to land a right hand but Shutes moved out of range.
Swanson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shutess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Shutes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Swanson manages to avoid it.
Shutes swings for the body but Swanson moves out of range.
Swanson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Shutes throws the kick towards the body but Swanson avoids it.
Shutes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Swanson ducks under a wild hook from Shutes.
Swanson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shutes sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Swanson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shutes counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shutes misses with a body kick.
Shutes misses with a body punch
and Swanson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shutes throws a body shot but no joy.
Shutes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swanson looks to score with a jab to the body but Shutes is just out of range.
Swanson tries to score with a low kick but Shutes moves his leg out of the way.
A nice leg kick from Shutes, right into the meat of the thigh.
Swanson jabs Shutes right on the nose. Shutes blinks but takes it well.
Swanson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Both fighters circling a little - Shutes finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Wesley Shutes.
I think Shutes has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 170
Date: Aug 13, 2022

#R1#
Shutes connects with a solid leg kick.
Giannopoulos checks a low kick from Shutes.
Giannopoulos looks to land a right hand but Shutes moved out of range.
Giannopoulos on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Giannopoulos loads up on a big right hand but Shutes slips the punch.
Giannopoulos misses with a body shot.
Giannopoulos throws a jab when Shutes was well out of range.
Giannopoulos misses with a straight right.
Shutes throws a body punch but Giannopoulos moves out of range.
Giannopoulos scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shutes sizes up Giannopoulos with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Giannopoulos throws a jab but it's blocked by Shutes.
Giannopoulos scores with a body shot.
Giannopoulos misses with an uppercut
and Shutes counters with a body kick.
Shutes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shutes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Giannopoulos takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Shutes blocks a jab.#T1#
Shutes misses with a kick to the body
and Giannopoulos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Giannopoulos throws an overhand right that lands on Shutes's shoulder, as Shutes tries to avoid the shot.
Shutes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Giannopoulos.
Some bone on bone action there as Shutes checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A slapping body kick lands there for Shutes.
Giannopoulos throws a hook to the side of Shutes's head but Shutes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shutes is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Giannopoulos with a body shot.
Shutes tries to land a leg kick but Giannopoulos saw it coming and moves away.
A jab from Giannopoulos misses.
Shutes now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Giannopoulos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shutes.
Giannopoulos swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shutes counters with a nice body kick.
Shutes throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Shutes throws a right and a left that Giannopoulos avoids nicely.
Shutes ducks under a wild hook from Giannopoulos.
It seemed like Shutes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Giannopoulos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shutes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shutes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shutes throws a quick inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Shutes misses.
Giannopoulos slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Giannopoulos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shutes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shutes throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Shutes ducks under a wild hook from Giannopoulos.
A little jabbing left from Shutes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Giannopoulos fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shutes.
Shutes lands a nice looking body kick.
Giannopoulos tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Giannopoulos on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shutes. Shutes obviously looking to wear him down.
Giannopoulos takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Good standup being displayed there by Shutes as he connects with a hook.
Giannopoulos throws an off balance right hand
and Shutes counters with a stiff right hand.
Shutes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Giannopoulos at a distance.
Giannopoulos misses with a hook. Shutes ducked under it nicely.
Giannopoulos will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Shutes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Shutes.
Giannopoulos tries to land a body kick
and Shutes counters with a nice low kick that buckles Giannopoulos's knee momentarily.
Giannopoulos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shutes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Giannopoulos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shutes.
Shutes avoids a kick to the body.
Shutes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Giannopoulos.
Shutes shapes to counter with a head kick.
Shutes throws a nice outside leg kick.
Giannopoulos misses with a combination
and Shutes counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Shutes slips a jab from Giannopoulos.
Shutes jabs Giannopoulos to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Giannopoulos misses with a body shot.
Shutes lands a leg kick that knocks Giannopoulos off balance momentarily.
Shutes throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shutes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shutes has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Giannopoulos takes a head kick and keeps coming. #T4#
Shutes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Giannopoulos, as that shot connected.
Giannopoulos misses with a body shot
and Shutes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Giannopoulos misses with a hook. Shutes ducked under it nicely.
Giannopoulos looks to land a right hand but Shutes moved out of range.
Shutes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Giannopoulos throws a poor cross that misses
and Shutes counters with a nice low kick that buckles Giannopoulos's knee momentarily.
Giannopoulos with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shutes to score with a decent uppercut.
Shutes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shutes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Giannopoulos has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shutes thows a body kick. Giannopoulos tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Shutes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Giannopoulos.
Giannopoulos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shutes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Shutes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shutes pressing his opponent against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Giannopoulos fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wesley Shutes dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Giannopoulos thows a left - swing and a miss!
A decent looking cross lands there for Giannopoulos.
Giannopoulos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Giannopoulos looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Giannopoulos throws a big shot that misses.
A head kick misses from Shutes.
Giannopoulos throws a jab when Shutes was well out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Giannopoulos there.
Nikos Giannopoulos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Giannopoulos misses with a hook. Shutes ducked under it nicely.
Giannopoulos comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shutes uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Giannopoulos has time to react.
A left lands for Shutes.
Giannopoulos throws a leg kick but Shutes sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Shutes now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Giannopoulos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Giannopoulos drops his hands momentarily and Shutes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Giannopoulos throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T1#
Giannopoulos walks forward, straight into a front kick from Shutes.
Shutes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Giannopoulos.
Shutes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Shutes throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Giannopoulos is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Giannopoulos throws a poor cross that misses
and Shutes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice straight punches there by Giannopoulos. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Giannopoulos.
Giannopoulos takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Shutes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shutes is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Shutes lands a right hook to the body.
Shutes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Giannopoulos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Giannopoulos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shutes slips a jab and a cross from Giannopoulos.
The fighters circling - Giannopoulos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Giannopoulos swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A big left from Giannopoulos misses. #T2#
Giannopoulos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shutes was well out of range. Poor timing from Giannopoulos.
Shutes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Giannopoulos throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Shutes scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Giannopoulos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Giannopoulos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shutes cracks Giannopoulos with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Giannopoulos misses with a hook
and Shutes counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #CL2#
Shutes instigates a clinch.
Giannopoulos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shutes looking to throw knees to the head but Giannopoulos is blocking nicely.
Giannopoulos scores with a shot to the side of Shutes's head.
Giannopoulos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Giannopoulos misses with some punches.
Shutes misses with some punches.
Giannopoulos scores with a shot to the side of Shutes's head.
Shutes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Giannopoulos has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T3#
Shutes blocks an uppercut.
Giannopoulos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shutes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Giannopoulos gets through Shutes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shutes with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Shutes blocking some punches.
Giannopoulos content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Shutes pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Giannopoulos misses with some punches.
Giannopoulos controlling the action here for a moment.
Shutes lands an elbow inside.
Shutes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Giannopoulos blocks it with crossed arms.
Shutes blocking some punches.
Shutes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Giannopoulos backwards. #T4#
Shutes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shutes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shutes misses with an elbow strike.
Giannopoulos swings wildly with an uppercut but Shutes uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shutes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Giannopoulos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shutes crunches a lovely knee into Giannopoulos's ribcage.
Shutes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Giannopoulos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shutes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Giannopoulos avoids it.
Giannopoulos has a couple of punches blocked by Shutes.
Wesley Shutes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Come on Giannopoulos - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Still in the clinch, Shutes scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Wesley Shutes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Shutes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Giannopoulos misses with a right hand
and Giannopoulos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Giannopoulos on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Giannopoulos scores with a shot to the body.
Giannopoulos throws a hook but Shutes avoids it easily.
Shutes appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Donk. Giannopoulos catches Shutes right on the button with a cross.
A solid leg kick lands there for Giannopoulos.
Giannopoulos throws a poor cross that misses
and Shutes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Giannopoulos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Giannopoulos swings widly with a right hand
and Shutes counters with an outside leg kick.
Giannopoulos misses with a hook
and Giannopoulos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shutes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Giannopoulos dips to his left and cracks Shutes with an uppercut!
Giannopoulos misses with a body shot.
Giannopoulos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Giannopoulos misses with a body punch
and Shutes counters with a big head kick but Giannopoulos shrugs it off. #T1#
Giannopoulos throws a lazy uppercut
and Shutes counters with a straight right hand.
Shutes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Giannopoulos looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Shutes - that will leave a mark!
Shutes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Giannopoulos. That did some damage!
Shutes lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nice body kick from Shutes.
Shutes lands a nice looking body kick.
Giannopoulos takes a swing at Shutes's ribcage but misses.
Shutes connects with a solid leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Shutes, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shutes connects with a single shot there.
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!
Giannopoulos throws an off balance right hand
and Shutes counters with a straight right hand.
Giannopoulos misses with an uppercut
and Shutes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Giannopoulos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shutes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nikos Giannopoulos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Giannopoulos steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Shutes. That one must have hurt.
Giannopoulos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shutes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Giannopoulos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Giannopoulos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice uppercut there from Shutes.
Giannopoulos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shutes counters with a thumping low kick.
Giannopoulos misses with an uppercut
and Shutes counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Giannopoulos connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shutes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shutes staying out of range there.
Shutes's corner calls for a 1-2. Shutes obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Giannopoulos throws out a loose jab but Shutes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Giannopoulos takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Giannopoulos throws a right hand that misses
and Shutes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Giannopoulos thinking.
Shutes scores with a shot to the body.
A nice combination there by Shutes. #T3##TD2#
Shutes gets a double leg takedown into Giannopoulos's guard.
Giannopoulos wants to get back to his feet but Shutes passes into half guard. #REVR#
Shutes is trying to control the action in half guard but Giannopoulos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shutes sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Shutes missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Shutes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Giannopoulos doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shutes. #T4##SUB#
Giannopoulos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shutes pulls his head out easily.
Wesley Shutes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shutes takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SU2#
Shutes decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Wesley Shutes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice leg kick from Shutes, right into the meat of the thigh.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wesley Shutes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shutes has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wesley Shutes!
After the fight, Wesley Shutes 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: CFC 501
Date: Jul 17, 2022

#R1#
Shutes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Con.
Shutes moves in looking to clinch but Con pushes him off.
Con misses with a wild body shot.
Con tests Shutes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Con throws a lazy right hand but Shutes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shutes is looking to clinch but Con is avoiding it.
Shutes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shutes scores with a nice head shot.
A lazy left from Con finds it's target.
Shutes jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Con just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shutes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shutes throws a shot to the body.
Shutes slips under a jab from Con.
Con stuffs the takedown attempt from Shutes. Shutes gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
A punch combination from Shutes misses.
Shutes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Con manages to avoid it.
Shutes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shutes connects with a body shot that sends Con's belly button to the back.
Con blocks the body kick.
Con 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.
Con looks to score with a jab to the body but Shutes is just out of range.
A slow jab from Shutes misses its intended target.
Shutes misses with a double jab
and Con counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Shutes.
Shutes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Con fails to land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Shutes misses the target.
Shutes lands a jab.
Shutes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jab, jab by Con - just one landing.
A slow jab from Con misses its intended target. #T2#
Con blocks a head kick by Shutes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab, jab by Con - just one landing.
Con looks to score with a jab to the body but Shutes is just out of range.
A good leg kick by Shutes.
Con lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Con waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shutes.
Con misses with a straight right.
Shutes half committed to a counter leg kick.
Con uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shutes.
Con lands a lovely overhand right.
Shutes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Con looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Con connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shutes momentarily.
Con blocks a head kick by Shutes.
Con jabs at Shutes's body.
Shutes throws a head kick but Con moves out of range. #T3#
Con takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Con misses the jab.
Con throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A shot to the liver by Con. Beautiful body shot.
Shutes misses with a wild body shot.
Shutes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Con was well out of range. Poor timing from Shutes.
No joy there for Shutes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shutes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shutes blocks a jab.
Shutes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Con.
Shutes feints and then cracks Con's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Con down.
Con swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Con stuns Shutes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Shutes. Con shrugs it off though. #T4#
Con swings widly with a right hand
and Shutes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Con thinking.
Shutes misses with a jab, cross combination.
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!
Shutes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
An inside leg kick lands from Shutes.
Con uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shutes has time to react.
Shutes lands with a straight right. Con didn't see that one coming.
Decent striking displayed by Con there.
Con uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shutes.
Con is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Shutes had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Shutes throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Con counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shutes misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shutes throws an overhand right that lands on Con's shoulder, as Con tries to avoid the shot.
Shutes misses with a kick to the body.
Shutes defending well as Con loads up on a big left hand.
Con digs a good body shot into Shutes's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shutes misses with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but A. Mere Con will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Shutes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Con closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A jab lands there for Con.
Con blocks a head kick by Shutes.
Con swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Con throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Con ducks under a wild hook from Shutes.
Shutes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Con swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shutes.
Shutes is looking to wear down Con with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Shutes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Con looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab from Shutes finds it's way through Con's defenses.
Shutes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shutes scores with a nice head shot.
Con on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shutes. Shutes obviously looking to wear him down.
Shutes slips under a jab from Con.
Shutes takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Con drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Shutes scores with a leg kick.
Con pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shutes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shutes moves in looking to clinch but Con pushes him off.
Shutes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Con.
Shutes throws a hook to the side of Con's head but Con sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shutes misses with an uppercut. Con saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Con.
Shutes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shutes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Con ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shutes moves away.
Shutes wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Con bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shutes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Con. #T2#
Con uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shutes.
It seemed like Con was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shutes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Con moves out of range of the body kick.
Shutes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Con counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Con throws an overhand right that lands on Shutes's shoulder, as Shutes tries to avoid the shot.
Nice straight punches there by Con. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Con.
Shutes ducks under a wild hook from Con.
Shutes throws an overhand right that lands on Con's shoulder, as Con tries to avoid the shot.
A swing and a miss from Shutes.
A little jabbing left from Con on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Con blocks a low kick nicely.
Shutes blocks a jab.
Con thuds a left hand into Shutes's body.
Con throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shutes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shutes slips a straight right by Con.#T3#
Shutes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shutes. Con does a little dance to reset his feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Con checks a leg kick.
Con misses with an uppercut.
Shutes misses with a hook to the body
and Con cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Con takes a swing at Shutes's ribcage but misses.
Con checks a low kick from Shutes.
Shutes misses with a wild body shot.
Shutes throws a body kick that misses.
Con cracks a nice hook into Shutes's ribs.
Con throws out a loose jab but Shutes uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Shutes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Shutes.
Con scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Con blocking some punches.
Shutes lands with a light punch inside.
Con stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Con misses with some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Con takes a knee right on the jaw!
Shutes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Con.
Con working aggressively here.
Shutes blocks a body shot from Con.
A body shot lands from Con.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Con effectively controlling the action here.
A short uppercut from Con.
Con's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Shutes throws a punch but it's blocked by Con.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but A. Mere Con will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Con. Shutes does a little dance to reset his feet.
A. Mere Con seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shutes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shutes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Con.
An attempted straight right counter from Shutes misses the target.
Shutes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Con.
Shutes throws a sloppy head kick and Con moves out of range easily.
Con keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No joy there for Shutes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Con throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shutes misses the jab.
Con misses with an uppercut. Shutes saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Con misses the shot to the body.
Con digs a good hook to Shutes's body.
Con ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shutes moves away.
Con lands with a hook. Shutes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1#
Shutes lands a jab to Con's midsection.
Con swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shutes makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Con has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shutes.
Shutes throws the left hand but Con avoids the punch easily.
Shutes ducks under a wild hook from Con.
Shutes lands a jab to Con's midsection.
Shutes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Con.
It looked like Shutes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Con getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Con throws a lazy right hand but Shutes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shutes swings away with a body shot that misses
and Con counters with a nice uppercut.
Con misses with an uppercut. Shutes saw that one coming.
Con is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shutes.
Shutes tries to land a front kick but Con steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shutes staying out of range there.#T2#
Con moves away from the strike by Shutes.
Con throws a shot from downtown. Shutes moves away and avoids it.
Shutes ducks under a wild hook from Con.
Shutes is looking to counter the offense by Con and move into the clinch.
Shutes wants to slow Con down by chopping away at his legs.
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!
Con lands with a shot to the body.
Con connects with a looping right hand.
Shutes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shutes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Con.
Shutes throws a front kick aimed at Con's knee but Con avoids it well.
Wesley Shutes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shutes digs a good hook to Con's body.
Con misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Shutes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Con takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shutes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Jab by Con.
Shutes just misses with a punch to the body.
Con's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Con lands with a nice body punch.
Con swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shutes counters with a one-two to the body.
Shutes connects with a solid leg kick.
Shutes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Con throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Con misses with a straight left.
Con tries to move into range but Shutes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A low kick from Shutes misses
and Con counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shutes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Con manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shutes throws a body kick that misses.
Shutes swings widly with a right hand
and Con counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shutes throws a sloppy head kick and Con moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Con throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shutes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A cross from Con lands.
Con misses with a looping left.
Shutes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Con blocks a low kick nicely.
Con avoids the body shot from Shutes.
Con lands with a straight right. Shutes didn't see that one coming.
Shutes closes the distance but Con moves to the side
and Con cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Con slips a jab and a cross from Shutes.
Con throws a right hand that misses
and Shutes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Con scores with a decent looking hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
A. Mere Con comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Con winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... A. Mere Con!
A very excited looking A. Mere Con 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: CFC 492: Tai Kung v Line
Date: Jun 15, 2022

#R1#
Handicks stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shutes.
Shutes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Handicks seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shutes. Handicks does a little dance to reset his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Shutes.
No joy there for Handicks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shutes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shutes misses the shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Shutes there.
Shutes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Handicks manages to avoid it.
Shutes just misses with a punch to the body.
Handicks throws a jab but it's blocked by Shutes.
Handicks misses with a body shot.
Shutes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Handicks rather than just go for the knockout.
Shutes moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Shutes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Handicks was well out of range. Poor timing from Shutes.
Shutes connects with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Handicks loads up on a big right hand but Shutes slips the punch.
Shutes misses the shot to the body.
Handicks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shutes. #T1#
Shutes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Handicks.
Shutes shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Handicks appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Shutes ducks under a wild hook from Handicks.
Handicks throws a right hand that Shutes ducks under and follows up with a left that Shutes also avoids with ease.
Handicks throws the left hand but Shutes avoids the punch easily.
Shutes throws a right and a left that Handicks avoids nicely.
Handicks was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Shutes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Handicks stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shutes moves away from the strike by Handicks.
An inside leg kick from Shutes misses.
Handicks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shutes.
Shutes misses with a hook.
Handicks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shutes throws out the jab.
Shutes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Handicks takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2#
Shutes does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Handicks was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shutes throws a sloppy head kick and Handicks moves out of range easily.
Handicks was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Handicks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shutes cracks a nice hook into Handicks's ribs.
Handicks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shutes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shutes throws a big shot that misses.
Shutes swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Handicks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Handicks moves out of range as Shutes strikes.
Nice body kick there by Shutes.
Handicks scores with a shot to the body.
Handicks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shutes takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Handicks closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T3#
Handicks takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shutes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shutes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Handicks.
Shutes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Handicks throws a jab when Shutes was well out of range.
Shutes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Handicks is fending him off so far but Shutes persists. Nope, Handicks circles away and we're back to standing.
Shutes scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Shutes misses with a body shot.
A lazy left from Handicks finds it's target.
Handicks misses with a hook
and Shutes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shutes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Handicks.
Handicks swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shutes ducks under a wild hook from Handicks.
A big left from Handicks misses.
Shutes misses with a straight left.
Shutes slips under a jab from Handicks.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice shot lands for Handicks.
Shutes looks to land a left hand but Handicks moved out of range nicely.
Shutes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Handicks scores with a body shot.
Handicks looks to score with a jab to the body but Shutes is just out of range.
Shutes is trying to counter with his kicks.
Shutes lands a jab-cross combination.
Shutes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Handicks leaves Shutes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
An inside leg kick from Shutes misses.
Handicks appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Handicks connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shutes lands a nice looking body shot.
A punch combination from Handicks misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Handicks missing with a left hand there. Shutes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wesley Shutes dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Shutes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Handicks.
Shutes scores with a shot to the body.
Shutes lands the left hand.
Handicks looks to land a right hand but Shutes moved out of range.
Shutes is looking for the big counter here.
Shutes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Handicks lands a really nice looking cross but Shutes seems unphased.
The fighters circle momentarily. Handicks darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Handicks is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Handicks looks to land a right hand but Shutes moved out of range.
Shutes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Shutes explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Shutes looks to land a combination but Handicks avoids it well.
Handicks looks to land a right hand but Shutes moved out of range.
Shutes misses with a hook
and Handicks counters with a lovely straight 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!
Shutes walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Handicks checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Handicks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shutes. #T1#
Shutes throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Handicks misses with a body shot.
Shutes thumps Handicks with a low kick.
Shutes thuds his shin into the meat of Handicks's side.
Shutes lands a body shot.
Shutes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Handicks throws a shot from downtown. Shutes moves away and avoids it.
Shutes throws out a counter right but Handicks avoids it with no problem.
Shutes scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Some wild striking there from Shutes.
Handicks misses the jab.
Shutes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Handicks moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wesley Shutes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shutes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Handicks to score with a decent uppercut.
Shutes throws a shot to the body. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shutes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Handicks.
A combination from Shutes does no damage.
Wesley Shutes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice combination there by Shutes.
Shutes tries a head kick but it misses.
Shutes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Handicks.
Handicks takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#CL2#
Shutes rushes Handicks and presses him up against the cage.
Handicks wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shutes has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Handicks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Handicks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Handicks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shutes.
Handicks misses with a right hand
and Shutes counters with a nice body shot.
Handicks on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shutes. Shutes obviously looking to wear him down.
Shutes throws a half hearted mid kick.
Handicks appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Handicks takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Handicks takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slow jab from Handicks misses its intended target.
Handicks avoids the head kick by Shutes.
Shutes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A low kick lands for Shutes.
Handicks misses with an uppercut. Shutes saw that one coming.
Shutes throws a lazy right hand but Handicks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shutes throws a head kick that misses.
Handicks misses with an uppercut. Shutes saw that one coming.
Handicks takes one to the chin there.
Handicks throws a shot from downtown. Shutes moves away and avoids it.
Handicks sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Handicks is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Handicks on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shutes. Shutes obviously looking to wear him down. #T4#
Handicks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shutes moves away.
Handicks checks a leg kick.
Handicks is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Shutes falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Handicks counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Handicks lands a slapping body shot.
Handicks doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shutes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Handicks. Handicks circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shutes misses with a straight left.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shutes.
Handicks cracks Shutes with a good jab.
Handicks scores with a jab to the jaw.
Handicks throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shutes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Handicks looks to score with a jab to the body but Shutes is just out of range.
Shutes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wesley Shutes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Shutes fails with the takedown.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Handicks throws a lazy right hand but Shutes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shutes with a nice cross.
Shutes ducks under a wild hook from Handicks.
A nice side step and Shutes releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Handicks misses with a body shot.
Handicks dodges the punch combination from Shutes.
Shutes throws a big shot that misses.
Handicks misses with a hook. Shutes ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shutes blocks a jab.
Handicks misses the shot to the body.
Shutes doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Shutes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Handicks was well out of range. Poor timing from Shutes.
Handicks connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Handicks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shutes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Handicks doesn't seem bothered though.
Shutes lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Shutes.
Shutes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Handicks looks to land a combination but Shutes avoids it well.
Handicks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shutes throws a series of punches but Handicks moves out of range.
Handicks is looking to counter punch.
Shutes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Handicks looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shutes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Handicks's sensitive parts.
Handicks misses with a hook.
Shutes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Handicks throws a hook to the side of Shutes's head but Shutes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A countering left hand to the body from Shutes misses.
Handicks misses the jab.
Shutes is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Shutes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A telegraphed right hand from Handicks misses the target.
Shutes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
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!
Handicks looks to land a combination but Shutes avoids it well.
Shutes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Handicks.
Handicks throws a hook but Shutes blocks it.
Handicks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shutes lands a jab-cross combination.
Handicks looks to land a left hand but Shutes moved out of range nicely.
Handicks tests Shutes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Handicks avoids the body shot from Shutes.
Shutes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Handicks counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shutes connects with a jab.
Handicks looks to throw the jab but Shutes is out of range.
Handicks takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Handicks wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Shutes lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #T3#
A shot to the liver by Shutes. Beautiful body shot.
Handicks throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shutes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A slow jab from Handicks misses its intended target.
Handicks walks into a left hand.
Shutes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Handicks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big right from Handicks misses.
Handicks takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shutes connects with a solid leg kick.
Shutes catches Handicks with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Handicks comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shutes throws a sloppy head kick and Handicks moves out of range easily.
Handicks throws a jab but it's blocked by Shutes.
Shutes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Handicks.#T4#
Shutes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Handicks throws a body punch but Shutes moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shutes! But no joy.
Shutes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wesley Shutes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shutes moves away from the strike by Handicks.
Despite the aggression on Shutes's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Handicks lands a two punch combo.
Shutes slips a jab from Handicks.
Johny Handicks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Handicks rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shutes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Shutes swings for the body but Handicks moves out of range.
Handicks throws an off balance right hand
and Shutes counters with a body kick.
Shutes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Handicks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A right-left combo lands from Shutes.
Handicks throws out a loose jab but Shutes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Handicks misses with an uppercut. Shutes saw that one coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wesley Shutes.
Well Shutes has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wesley Shutes!
Wesley Shutes bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: WCF WNF 96: Barbosa vs White
Date: Mar 09, 2022

#R1#
Shutes throws a low kick but Asakura moves out of range easily.
Shutes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Asakura now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Shutes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shutes lands an overhand right.
We've been told by Shutes's head coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shutes.
Shutes throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL#
Shutes gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Asakura breaks the clinch.
Asakura tries a head kick but it misses.
Shutes lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Asakura backs up against the cage.
Shutes swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Asakura is looking for the big counter here.
Shutes lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Shutes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asakura manages to avoid it.
Asakura walks forward, straight into a front kick from Shutes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shutes thumps Asakura with a low kick.
Shutes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shutes lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1#
Shutes tries to clinch there but Asakura circles away.
A shot to the body from Shutes misses
and Asakura counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice defenses there by Shutes.
Shutes feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Shutes lands with a nice body kick.
Asakura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Asakura tries to bum rush Shutes with a series of wild strikes but Shutes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fighters circling - Asakura throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wesley Shutes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shutes tries to land a leg kick but Asakura saw it coming and moves away.
Asakura takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Asakura moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL2#
Shutes gets tackled into the cage by Asakura. Asakura maintains the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Asakura fails to land.
Asakura missing with knees to the body.
Asakura throws a punch but it's blocked by Shutes. #BC2#
Asakura breaks the clinch.
Shutes is looking to clinch but Asakura is avoiding it. #T2#
Asakura closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shutes lands a front kick.
Shutes avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shutes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asakura was well out of range. Poor timing from Shutes.
Shutes is looking to land body kicks.
It seemed like Asakura was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Asakura looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shutes throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Asakura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Asakura throws out a loose jab but Shutes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shutes throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shutes just misses with a punch to the body.
Asakura fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shutes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Asakura jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shutes misses with a low kick.
Shutes scores with a spinning back kick!
Shutes misses with a low kick as Asakura jumps back.
Shutes lands a nice looking kick to the body. Asakura takes a step back to recover. #T3#
Shutes lands a right hook to the body.
Asakura checks the leg kick nicely there.
Asakura uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shutes has time to react.
Shutes misses with a low kick.
Shutes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shutes swings for the body but Asakura moves out of range.
Shutes lands an overhand right.
Asakura lands a nice shot to the body.
Shutes is looking to wear down Asakura with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Asakura lands with an overhand left.
Asakura takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shutes misses with a low kick.
Shutes throws a shot to the body.
Shutes throws a low kick but Asakura avoids it.
Asakura swats away the attempt to clinch by Shutes.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asakura will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shutes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shutes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Asakura.
Asakura takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shutes connects with a crisp jab. #TD#
Shutes shoots in and bounces Asakura off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Shutes controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wesley Shutes dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Asakura throws a jab but it's blocked by Shutes.
Asakura throws a hook to the side of Shutes's head but Shutes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shutes tries to counter by clinching up but Asakura breaks away and moves out of range.
Asakura misses with a straight left.
It looked like Shutes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shutes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Asakura.
Shutes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shutes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shutes tries to score with a low kick but Asakura moves his leg out of the way.
Asakura jabs Shutes right on the nose. Shutes blinks but takes it well.#CL2#
Asakura rushes Shutes and presses him up against the cage.
Asakura fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Asakura is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shutes is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shutes landing knees to the head. #BC2#
Asakura breaks from the clinch.
That kick from Shutes tenderised Asakura's leg. Asakura is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shutes scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Asakura tries to sprawl but Shutes drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T1#
Asakura pushes Shutes off looking to stand but Shutes dives back in and keeps control.
Shutes wants to control but Asakura is keeping him busy.
Asakura gets full guard.
Shutes's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Shutes's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Asakura is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Shutes is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Asakura pulls Shutes in close to prevent any damage.
Shutes wants to control from the top but Asakura keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Asakura 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.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shutes. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Asakura lands a glancing blow to the side of Shutes's head.
Asakura scores with a nice right hand.
Wesley Shutes is winning the standup battle so far.
Shutes motions for Asakura to come forward. Shutes throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shutes throws a lazy right hand but Asakura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Asakura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shutes.
Asakura throws the left hand but Shutes avoids the punch easily.
Shutes lands with a straight right. Asakura didn't see that one coming.
Asakura throws out a loose jab but Shutes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asakura keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Shutes fails with a takedown attempt.
Shutes throws a leg kick
and Asakura counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shutes misses with a jab to the body
and Asakura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shutes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asakura was well out of range. Poor timing from Shutes.
Shutes circles away from the clinch attempt. #T3#
A bone on bone clash there as Asakura blocks the leg kick.
Shutes throws an overhand right that lands on Asakura's shoulder, as Asakura tries to avoid the shot.
Shutes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Asakura misses with an uppercut.
Asakura is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shutes.
Asakura misses with an uppercut. Shutes saw that one coming.
Shutes misses with a body kick.
Asakura swinging wildly here.
Asakura's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Asakura checks a low kick from Shutes.
Shutes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Shutes thumps Asakura with a low kick.#CL#
Shutes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short left from Asakura. #BC2#
Asakura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Shutes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shutes throws a low kick but Asakura moves out of range easily.
Asakura throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shutes.
A shot to the liver by Asakura. Beautiful body shot.
Shutes moves away from the strike by Asakura.
Asakura connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shutes's hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asakura swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shutes.
Shutes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Asakura has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shutes fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Asakura is out of range.
Shutes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Asakura counters with a one-two to the body.
Shutes throws a leg kick that misses.
Shutes lands a front kick.
Shutes misses with a hook. Asakura ducked under it nicely.
Shutes dips to his left and cracks Asakura with an uppercut!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Asakura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Shutes throws a low kick, looking for Asakura's leg but Asakura calmly moves out of range.
Shutes moves out of range as Asakura strikes.
Asakura has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Shutes.#TD#
Shutes closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
You can see the frustration on Asakura's face as Shutes controls the position.
Shutes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Asakura keeps working.
Asakura is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shutes is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Asakura will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Shutes trying to control the action but Asakura is working from the bottom.
Asakura is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T1##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Asakura throws a body punch but Shutes moves out of range.
Asakura takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shutes 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 Asakura has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Asakura and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Asakura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shutes.
Shutes throws a leg kick but Asakura sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Asakura swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shutes connects with a leg kick.
Shutes throws a shot to the body.
Shutes throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Asakura swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shutes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Asakura connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shutes scrambles back to his feet.#CL2#
Asakura fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shutes, pushing him back against the cage.#T2#
Asakura misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shutes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Asakura misses with some punches. #BC2#
Asakura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shutes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shutes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shutes.
Shutes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asakura manages to avoid it.
Shutes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Asakura.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shutes connects with a body shot that sends Asakura's belly button to the back.
Asakura jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shutes misses with a hook to the body
enabling Asakura to counter with a crisp jab.
Shutes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Asakura.
Asakura looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shutes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
A jab from Asakura does it's job there.
Shutes throws the kick towards the body but Asakura avoids it.
Asakura tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shutes throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Shutes misses with a low kick.
Asakura displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Shutes connects with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Asakura has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shutes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Asakura pulls his leg out and moves away.
Asakura scores with a jab.
A low kick from Shutes misses
and Asakura counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shutes thinking. #T4#
Jab, jab by Asakura - just one landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shutes throws a front kick aimed at Asakura's knee but Asakura avoids it well.
Shutes misses the jab.
Asakura throws out a counter right but Shutes avoids it with no problem.
Shutes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Asakura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shutes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Asakura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shutes.
Asakura on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Asakura fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Shutes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Asakura.
Shutes ducks under a wild hook from Asakura.
Decent striking displayed by Asakura there.
Shutes throws a wild body kick that Asakura sees coming a mile off.
Shutes wants to slow Asakura down by chopping away at his legs.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tyson Asakura.
I think Asakura has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Asakura!
A very excited looking Tyson Asakura 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: WCF WNF 92: Corona vs Barbosa
Date: Feb 09, 2022

#R1#
Shutes tries to clinch but Feet is having none of it.
Feet misses with a low kick.
Shutes throws a low kick but Feet moves out of range easily.
Shutes tries a low kick but Feet avoids it.
Feet moves out of range of the body kick from Shutes.
Shutes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shutes tries to work over Feet's front leg with a kick but Feet checks it.
Feet was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Feet lands a jab to the head.
A leg kick checked by Feet.
Shutes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Feet keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Shutes cracks Feet with an open hand slap.
Shutes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Feet connects with a nice looking jab.
Feet connects with a crisp jab.
Feet bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Feet tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shutes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It seemed like Shutes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Feet swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Feet throws a body punch but Shutes moves out of range.
Shutes tries to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Shutes misses with a low kick.
Feet misses with a leg kick. #CL#
Feet has closed the distance and engaged Shutes in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Feet.
Shutes blocking some punches.
Shutes blocking some punches.
Shutes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Feet blocks it with crossed arms.
Shutes pressing his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Feet.
Shutes throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Feet 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.
Feet tries to score a body lock takedown but Shutes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Feet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shutes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Feet fails to land.
A short right from Feet on the inside.
Feet working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
Shutes blocks an uppercut.
Feet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shutes blocking some punches.
Feet throws a punch but it's blocked by Shutes.
Feet throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shutess head.
Shutes throws an elbow but it misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shutes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Feet drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Feet is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Shutes stalls.
Feet blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shutes is leaning against Feet and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shutes tries to land knees in the clinch but Feet avoids the damage to the body. #T3#
Feet cracks Shutes with a nice body shot.
Feet tries to score a body lock takedown but Shutes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seemah Feet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shutes missing with knees to the body.
Feet cracks Shutes with a nice body shot.
Feet throws a head punch that misses.
Feet slowing the pace effectively.
Feet jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shutes walks away with a smile on his face. Feet gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Feet keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shutes.
Feet wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Feet scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shutes in his tracks. #CL#
Feet forces Shutes back against the cage and clinches.
Shutes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Feet presses Shutes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Feet goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Feet lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Feet fails to land.
Shutes tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T4#
Feet misses with a punch on the inside.
Feet misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shutes blocks a body shot from Feet.
Feet struggles to land a body shot inside as Shutes controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Feet lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shutes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Feet.
Shutes takes a shot to the head.
Feet throws a punch but it's blocked by Shutes.
Feet tries to pull guard but Shutes forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short right from Feet on the inside.
Shutes gets underhooks to prevent Feet's takedown attempt.
Shutes blocks an uppercut.
Shutes taking a breather.
Feet has a couple of punches blocked by Shutes. #TD#
Feet has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Shutes uses from the top position. #SUB#
Feet has his feet on Shutes's thighs here. He's pushed Shutes off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Shutes screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Seemah Feet!
Seemah Feet decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: WCF 107: Blackburn vs Cuntmara
Date: Jan 15, 2022

#R1#
Gonna Get Onya takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gonna Get Onya throws a body shot but no joy.
Sloppy strikes from Shutes. Those never looked like landing.
Shutes cracks Gonna Get Onya with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gonna Get Onya darts in trying to clinch
and Shutes makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jab by Shutes.
Shutes misses with a hook.
Gonna Get Onya throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shutes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gonna Get Onya tries to clinch there but Shutes circles away.
Shutes misses with a body kick.#TD#
Shutes closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
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!
Gonna Get Onya looks to move to half guard but instead Shutes has passed into mount! Damn!
Gonna Get Onya gets back to half guard.#T1#
Gonna Get Onya tries to roll over but Shutes keeps him under control.
Gonna Get Onya is doing well to control the position and prevent Shutes from advancing to side control.
Gonna Get Onya tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Shutes manages to move to mount!
Shutes working Gonna Get Onya over with strikes here.
Gonna Get Onya tries to reverse the position but Shutes maintains control.
A nice elbow there by Shutes.#T2#
Gonna Get Onya wants to control but Shutes is having none of it.
Shutes looking to control but Gonna Get Onya is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Shutes unloading with bombs!
Gonna Get Onya is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gonna Get Onya manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gonna Get Onya is trying to escape back to his feet but Shutes uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Gonna Get Onya tries to buck Shutes off but Shutes is having none of it.#T3#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Shutes trying to control the position but Gonna Get Onya is working away.
You can see the frustration on Gonna Get Onya's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gonna Get Onya managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Shutes.
Gonna Get Onya tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shutes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gonna Get Onya is trying to control Shutes's posture but Shutes avoids it.
Gonna Get Onya taking a bit of punishment here - Shutes scoring with strikes.
Shutes lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Shutes tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gonna Get Onya's legs.
Gonna Get Onya sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Shutes is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Gonna Get Onya reverses the position - he's now on top in Shutes's guard.
Shutes has Gonna Get Onya pulled in close to control his posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wesley Shutes dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Shutes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gonna Get Onya.
Shutes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shutes throws a nice looking combination but Gonna Get Onya bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gonna Get Onya doesn't manage to clinch there - Shutes circles away.
We've been told by Shutes's head coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Shutes avoids the head kick by Gonna Get Onya.
Gonna Get Onya misses with a takedown attempt
and Shutes counters with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shutes with a hook.
Shutes fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gonna Get Onya checks it well.
Shutes throws a hook to the side of Gonna Get Onya's head but Gonna Get Onya sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shutes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wesley Shutes is winning the standup battle so far.
Good standup being displayed there by Shutes as he connects with a hook.
Rona Gonna Get Onya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Shutes stuffs the takedown attempt from Gonna Get Onya. Gonna Get Onya gets slowly back to his feet.
Wesley Shutes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rona Gonna Get Onya.
Gonna Get Onya is breathing heavily.
Shutes throws a good cross that connects.
Gonna Get Onya displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shutes throws out the jab.
Shutes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gonna Get Onya can do to turn this around?
Shutes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gonna Get Onya stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shutes uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gonna Get Onya has time to react.
Gonna Get Onya moves away from the strike by Shutes.
Shutes misses the shot to the body.
Gonna Get Onya changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD#
Shutes shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Shutes showed some decent athleticism there.
Gonna Get Onya is trying to escape back to his feet but Shutes uses the scramble to pass into side control. #T2#
Gonna Get Onya trying his best to control but Shutes has mounted him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shutes controlling his opponent.
Gonna Get Onya taking shots to the head.
Shutes cracks Gonna Get Onya with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Shutes with the ground and pound from mount.
Gonna Get Onya wants to control but Shutes is having none of it.
Wesley Shutes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Shutes lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Shutes lands a couple of good shots and Gonna Get Onya has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB#
Gonna Get Onya is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Shutes is landing with strikes. Gonna Get Onya can't take much more of this.#SUB#
Shutes has got his arm under Gonna Get Onya's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Gonna Get Onya has spun round into Shutes's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shutes controls Gonna Get Onya momentarily but Gonna Get Onya frees himself. #T4##SUB#
Shutes looking for a guillotine here but Gonna Get Onya defends easily.
Shutes is trying to keep Gonna Get Onya in close.
Gonna Get Onya trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wesley Shutes dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Shutes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gonna Get Onya shoots for a double leg takedown but Shutes sprawls well. He's pushed Gonna Get Onya's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gonna Get Onya stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shutes.
Shutes looks to land a right hand but Gonna Get Onya moved out of range.
Gonna Get Onya takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shutes throws a one two combo.
Shutes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gonna Get Onya takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gonna Get Onya uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shutes.
Gonna Get Onya tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonna Get Onya ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gonna Get Onya tries to clinch up but Shutes circles away and keeps his distance.
Gonna Get Onya has a takedown stuffed.
Gonna Get Onya has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Gonna Get Onya takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shutes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gonna Get Onya's head.#T1#
Shutes lands a right hook to the body.
Shutes lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Gonna Get Onya looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wesley Shutes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rona Gonna Get Onya.
Gonna Get Onya is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Shutes.
Shutes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gonna Get Onya at a distance.
Shutes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shutes throws a shot from downtown. Gonna Get Onya moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Gonna Get Onya has Shutes up against the cage in a clinch.
Shutes lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #T2#
Shutes struggles to land a body shot inside as Gonna Get Onya controls his hands.
Shutes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shutes is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gonna Get Onya jumps guard but Shutes turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Shutes has Gonna Get Onya pressed against the cage, preventing Gonna Get Onya from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Gonna Get Onya breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shutes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Shutes closes the distance and clinches.
Shutes is pressed up against the cage. Gonna Get Onya has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shutes down to the mat. Shutes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gonna Get Onya has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shutes.
Shutes lands with a hook. Gonna Get Onya tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Shutes leaves Gonna Get Onya with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T3#
Gonna Get Onya takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gonna Get Onya ducks right into an uppercut from Shutes.
Gonna Get Onya looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Shutes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shutes. Gonna Get Onya does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gonna Get Onya changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gonna Get Onya moves in looking to clinch but Shutes pushes him off.
Shutes tries to bum rush Gonna Get Onya with a series of wild strikes but Gonna Get Onya uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shutes misses with a straight left.
Shutes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gonna Get Onya.
Wesley Shutes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shutes throws a series of punches but Gonna Get Onya avoids them all with ease.
Gonna Get Onya on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shutes. Shutes obviously looking to wear him down. #T4#
Shutes thuds his right hand into Gonna Get Onya's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shutes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gonna Get Onya momentarily.
Shutes jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shutes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gonna Get Onya stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wesley Shutes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gonna Get Onya gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Shutes connects with a jab.
Gonna Get Onya on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Gonna Get Onya has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shutes works Gonna Get Onya's body with a nice hook.
Shutes scores with a one two! Gonna Get Onya had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Gonna Get Onya doesn't manage to clinch there - Shutes circles away.
Gonna Get Onya is trying desperately to land a takedown but Shutes is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Gonna Get Onya.
Some wild striking there from Shutes.
Rona Gonna Get Onya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gonna Get Onya moves forwards but Shutes connects with a nice, crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wesley Shutes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shutes has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:26
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wesley Shutes!
After the fight, Wesley Shutes 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: WCF WNF 84: Riker vs Gracie
Date: Dec 15, 2021

#R1#
Shutes misses with a body shot.
Shutes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Reznov.
Shutes throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shutes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reznov.
Reznov sizes up Shutes with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shutes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Reznov shoots in looking for a takedown but Shutes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Reznov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Reznov misses with the combination.
Reznov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shutes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shutes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Reznov at a distance.
Reznov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Reznov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Reznov shoots in but Shutes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wesley Shutes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Reznov.
Shutes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Reznov.
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!
Reznov looks to land a left hand but Shutes moved out of range nicely.
Shutes throws a leg kick but Reznov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Reznov with the counter takedown but Shutes avoids it easily.#T1#
Shutes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reznov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Reznov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shutes pinned against the cage. Shutes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shutes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shutes tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot by Shutes.
Shutes throws a leg kick that misses.
Shutes lands with an overhand left.
Reznov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Reznov connects with a right hand. Shutes shakes it off.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Shutes!
Reznov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shutes on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shutes scores with a jab to the body.
Shutes misses with a wild body shot.
Reznov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T2#
Reznov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shutes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That kick from Shutes tenderised Reznov's leg. Reznov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Reznov misses with a hook.
Shutes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Reznov.
No joy there for Shutes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Reznov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shutes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab lands there for Reznov.
Shutes throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Reznov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Shutes wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Reznov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shutes is keeping the position for now.
Reznov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Shutes's guard.
Shutes tries to get to full guard but Reznov has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Reznov is looking for a kimura here. #T3##SUB2#
Reznov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Reznov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shutes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Reznov.
Reznov prevents Shutes from improving his position.#SUB2#
Reznov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shutes is just riding it out for now. Reznov eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Reznov is thwarting Shutes's attempts to control the position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Reznov is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Shutes as he works his way to full guard.
Reznov trying to control the position from guard on top but Shutes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reznov looking to sit in guard and control but Shutes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Shutes won't allow Reznov to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Reznov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Shutes uses it to pass to side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wesley Shutes dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
A lazy left from Shutes finds it's target.
Shutes misses with a wild body shot.
Reznov feints the counter takedown.
Reznov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shutes 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 Reznov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Reznov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Reznov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shutes can pounce on him.
Reznov shoots in looking for a takedown but Shutes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Reznov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Shutes appears to be looking for a big counter.
Viktor Reznov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reznov with a poor takedown
and Shutes counters with a slapping leg kick.
No luck for Reznov with that takedown attempt.
Wesley Shutes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Reznov.
Reznov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Reznov blocks the body kick.
No luck for Reznov with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Reznov gets a double leg takedown into Shutes's guard.
Reznov is breathing heavily.
Shutes looking to control. #SUB#
Shutes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T1##SUB#
Shutes is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Reznov frees his head nicely. Oh but Shutes has switched to an armbar! Reznov is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Wesley Shutes!
Wesley Shutes decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: WCF WNF 80: Corona vs Chai
Date: Nov 17, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Shutes moves into range and clinches up with Spite.
Spite scores with a hook to the body.
Spite tries to pull guard but Shutes forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Spite tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shutes just stands there and leans against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Shutes is working Spite over against the cage.
Shutes looking for a takedown.
Spite jumps guard but Shutes stands there with Spite around his waist. Spite gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicky Spite. 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.
Shutes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spite is defending well for now.
Shutes trying to land knees to the body. #T1#
A short right from Shutes on the inside.
Shutes throws an elbow but it misses.
Shutes missing with knees to the body.
Spite is trying to pull guard but Shutes turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Spite tries a body shot but Shutes blocks it.
Spite jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shutes walks away with a smile on his face. Spite gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Spite.#CL2#
Shutes moves into the clinch.
Shutes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Spite has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #TD#
Spite manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Shutes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Spite works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Spite looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shutes wants to control from the top but Spite keeps moving.
Shutes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Shutes stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Spite throws up his legs and catches Shutes in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Shutes tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Spite! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Nicky Spite!
Nicky Spite decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: WCF 95: Sepi vs Jones
Date: Oct 23, 2021

#R1#
Shutes catches Justin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Justin with a jab.
Justin shoots in for a takedown but Shutes shows good takedown defense.
Shutes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Justin.
Shutes lands with a hook. Justin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Justin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Shutes scores with a leg kick.
Shutes throws a series of punches but Justin avoids them all with ease.
Justin misses with a straight left.
Justin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Justin checks a leg kick.
Shutes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shutes throws a leg kick but Justin moved away.
Shutes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No joy there for Justin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
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!
Justin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
No joy there for Shutes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Justin sizes up Shutes with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1#
Shutes connects with an inside leg kick.
Justin scores with a punch to the head.
Shutes slips a jab and a cross from Justin.
That kick from Shutes tenderised Justin's leg. Justin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Justin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice uppercut there from Shutes.
Shutes is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Justin.
Justin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shutes.
Shutes misses with a low kick.
Justin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Shutes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Shutes throws a leg kick but Justin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Justin throws a series of punches but Shutes avoids them all with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shutes misses with a body kick.
Justin throwing a counter right hand but Shutes manages to avoid it.
Shutes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shutes tries to bum rush Justin with a series of wild strikes but Justin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Justin throws a combination that misses
and Shutes makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Justin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Justin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shutes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Justin.#T2#
Shutes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Justin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shutes.
Wesley Shutes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Shutes.
Justin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Shutes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Justin jabs Shutes right on the nose. Shutes blinks but takes it well.
Shutes lands a lovely overhand right.#TD#
Justin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Justin there.
Shutes is looking to escape.
Justin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Justin is trying to control the action in half guard but Shutes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Justin winds up and cracks Shutes with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Justin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Justin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shutes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Shutes looking for a sweep. Not yet Shutes, not yet. #SUB2#
Shutes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Justin defends it easily.
Justin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Shutes looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Justin passes into side control.
Justin with the ground and pound but Shutes regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Justin is trying to control the action in half guard but Shutes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Justin wants to pass the guard but Shutes is defending well.
Shutes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Justin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Justin's back!
You can see the frustration on Justin's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Justin trying to control the hands but Shutes breaks the grip.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Justin is trying to break free.
Shutes trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Shutes keeps control of the position as Justin tries to break free.
Justin is keeping busy.
Shutes is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Wesley Shutes will probably get the nod.
That's time! Justin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Shutes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shutes fails to land with a series of punches.
Justin dives in for a single leg takedown but Shutes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Shutes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Justin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shutes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Shutes staying out of range there.
Shutes throws the kick towards the body but Justin avoids it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shutes.
Justin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Justin misses with a series of wild punches.
Shutes now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Shutes with the inside leg kick.
Justin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Justin throws a shot to the body.
Justin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Justin throws a hook but Shutes avoids it easily.
Justin avoids the body shot from Shutes.
Liger Justin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Justin blocks the body kick.
Shutes slips under a jab from Justin.
Justin misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shutes! But no joy.
Justin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shutes ducks under a wild hook from Justin.
Shutes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shutes throws out a leg kick but Justin moves out of range and Shutes only half commits.
Shutes works over Justin's head and body with a nice combination.
Shutes connects with an inside leg kick.
Shutes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Justin.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liger Justin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Shutes clinches.
Shutes keeps control of Justin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Shutes blocks an uppercut.
Shutes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shutes just misses with a elbow thrown towards Justin's brow.
Shutes wants to stall. #T2#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Justin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Justin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shutes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Justin at a distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Shutes throws a head kick that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Justin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Shutes counters with a straight right hand.
Shutes lands a leg kick that knocks Justin off balance momentarily.
A good leg kick by Shutes.
Justin keeps the fight on the outside.
The fighters circling - Justin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Justin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shutes.
Shutes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big right from Justin misses.
Justin misses with a wild combination.
Justin cracks Shutes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T3#
A head kick misses from Shutes.
Shutes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Justin at a distance.
Shutes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Justin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shutes.
Justin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shutes on the side of the head.
Justin lands a jab to Shutes's midsection.
Shutes throws a nice looking combination but Justin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shutes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Justin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shutes.
Justin lands with a nice body punch.
Justin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shutes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shutes connects with a body shot that sends Justin's belly button to the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Justin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shutes. Shutes obviously looking to wear him down.
Shutes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T4#
Shutes throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Justin counters with a takedown into side control.
Justin in side control, throwing shots but Shutes defends.
Shutes is trying to get back to half guard.
Justin lands an elbow.
Shutes manages to get back to half guard.
Liger Justin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ground and pound from Justin.
Shutes is trying to maintain the position but Justin is very close to passing his half guard.
Shutes wants to improve his position but Justin is controlling well.
Shutes keeps control of the position for the meantime.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wesley Shutes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Shutes misses with an attempted mid kick.
Justin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Shutes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Justin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Justin misses the jab.
Shutes jabs at Justin's body.
A shot to the body from Justin misses
and Shutes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Justin takes a swing at Shutes's ribcage but misses.
Shutes throws a push kick but Justin slaps the foot to one side.
A slow jab from Justin misses its intended target.
Shutes misses with a body shot.
Shutes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shutes has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Justin misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shutes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Justin.
Shutes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Good leg kick by Shutes.
Justin misses with a combination
and Shutes counters with a leg kick.
Shutes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Justin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Shutes closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Shutes with a nice calf kick.
Justin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shutes can pounce on him.
Justin ducks under a wild hook from Shutes.
Wesley Shutes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shutes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Justin swinging wildly here.
Shutes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Justin looks to land a left hand but Shutes moved out of range nicely.
Justin misses with a right hand
and Shutes counters with a slapping leg kick.
Shutes slips a jab and a cross from Justin.
Shutes steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Shutes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Justin shoots in for a double leg but Shutes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shutes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Justin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A leg kick checked by Justin.
That kick from Shutes tenderised Justin's leg. Justin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Justin throws a shot from downtown. Shutes moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Justin looks to land a combination but Shutes avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes from Shutes. Those never looked like landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shutes misses with a double jab.
Justin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shutes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Justin.
Justin misses with the combination.
Shutes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shutes moves out of range of the strikes.
Shutes throws a hook to the side of Justin's head but Justin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Justin avoids a kick to the body.
Justin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Shutes sprawls and moves away.
A shot to the liver by Shutes. Beautiful body shot.
Justin connects with a right hand. Shutes shakes it off.
Justin checks a low kick from Shutes.
Shutes tries to score with a low kick but Justin moves his leg out of the way.#T3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Shutes. That's going to slow Justin down.
Justin misses with an uppercut. Shutes saw that one coming.
Shutes is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Shutes tries to clinch but Justin is having none of it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shutes 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 Justin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Justin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Justin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shutes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shutes moves out of range as Justin strikes.
Justin throws a body shot but no joy.
Justin swings widly with a right hand
and Shutes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shutes defending well as Justin loads up on a big left hand.
Shutes swings away with a body shot that misses #TD#
and Justin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Shutes trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Shutes has his foot on Justin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Justin works his way back into a safe position though.
Justin preventing the sweep. #T4##SUB2#
Shutes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Justin defends well.
Justin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wesley Shutes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Justin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Justin postures up in Shutes's guard and throws a big left but Shutes blocks it.
Justin lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Shutes is looking for a triangle but Justin pushes his legs off easily.
Liger Justin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Justin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wesley Shutes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shutes winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wesley Shutes!
After the fight, Wesley Shutes 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: WCF 91: Corona vs Bardia 2
Date: Sep 25, 2021

#R1#
Asakura lands a right hook to the body.
Shutes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Asakura misses with a body shot.
Shutes is looking to counter punch.
Asakura misses with a right hand
and Shutes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shutes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Asakura throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shutes on the side of the head.
Shutes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asakura throws out the jab.
Shutes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Asakura looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shutes slips a jab from Asakura.
Asakura throws out a loose jab but Shutes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shutes just misses with a punch to the body.
Asakura throws a jab but it's blocked by Shutes.
Shutes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asakura throws a right and a left that Shutes avoids nicely.
Shutes walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Asakura checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Asakura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shutes connects with an inside leg kick.
Shutes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T1#
Shutes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Asakura misses with a right hand
and Shutes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shutes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shutes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Asakura.
Asakura misses with a body shot.
Shutes looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Asakura throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Shutes misses the target.
Shutes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Asakura.
Asakura scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Asakura throws a body punch but Shutes moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shutes 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 Asakura has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Asakura and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Asakura bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wesley Shutes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Asakura throws a nice looking combination but Shutes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Asakura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shutes was well out of range. Poor timing from Asakura.
Asakura missing with a left hand there. Shutes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shutes defending well as Asakura loads up on a big left hand.
Shutes is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Asakura throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Asakura's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shutes under the eye.#T2#
Shutes ducks under a wild hook from Asakura.
Asakura misses with a lunging right hand
and Shutes counters with a nice low kick that buckles Asakura's knee momentarily.
Asakura 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asakura misses with an uppercut. Shutes saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Shutes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shutes throws the left hand but Asakura avoids the punch easily.
Asakura throws the left hand but Shutes avoids the punch easily.
Asakura lands a head shot.
Shutes is looking to clinch.
Asakura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shutes manages to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Asakura. Beautiful body shot.
Asakura on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shutes. Shutes obviously looking to wear him down.
Asakura throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shutes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shutes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shutes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asakura.
Shutes with the inside leg kick.
Shutes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Asakura scores with a shot to the body. #T3#
Shutes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shutes moves forwards but Asakura connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Asakura scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shutes blocks a jab.
Shutes is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Asakura avoids the body shot from Shutes.
Asakura tests Shutes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shutes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little jabbing left from Asakura on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shutes throws a leg kick that misses.
Shutes is looking to wear down Asakura with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A leg kick checked by Asakura.
Asakura tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Asakura connects with a looping right hand.
Asakura misses with a double jab.
Shutes misses with a leg kick #TD2#
so Asakura counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
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!
Shutes 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.
Asakura trying to control the position from guard on top but Shutes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Shutes can't keep his opponent in guard - Asakura advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Shutes wants to get back to full guard.
Asakura wants to take a breather but Shutes is having none of it.
Shutes wants to control but Asakura is keeping busy.
Asakura passes the guard and advances to mount!
Shutes wants to control but Asakura is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Asakura dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A swing and a miss from Asakura.
Asakura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shutes throws out the jab.
Shutes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Asakura lands a really nice looking cross but Shutes seems unphased.
A shot to the liver by Asakura. Beautiful body shot.
Asakura throws a shot to the body.
Asakura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shutes moves away.
Asakura fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Asakura misses the shot to the body.
Shutes half committed to a counter leg kick.
Asakura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shutes was well out of range. Poor timing from Asakura.
Shutes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asakura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shutes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Asakura pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Asakura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Asakura throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asakura with a hook.#T1#
Shutes throws a low kick, looking for Asakura's leg but Asakura calmly moves out of range.
Shutes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asakura moves away.
Asakura throws a shot to the body.
Shutes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shutes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tyson Asakura seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shutes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Asakura.
A telegraphed right hand from Asakura misses the target.
Asakura tries to score with a low kick but Shutes moves his leg out of the way.
Shutes looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Asakura throws a lazy right hand but Shutes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shutes tries a head kick but it misses.
Asakura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Asakura ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Asakura throws a hook but Shutes avoids it easily.
Asakura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shutes.
As Asakura backs away, Shutes returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
Asakura lands with a nice body punch.
Asakura misses with a body shot
and Shutes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asakura throws a jab but it's blocked by Shutes.
It looked like Shutes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shutes dodges the punch combination from Asakura.
Shutes tries to counter with a takedown but Asakura is quick to defend against it.
Asakura takes a swing at Shutes's ribcage but misses.
Asakura lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shutes throws a shot from downtown. Asakura moves away and avoids it.
Shutes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shutes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shutes ducks under a wild hook from Asakura.
Shutes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Asakura misses with a hook to the body
and Shutes makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Asakura really felt that one!
Shutes throws a sloppy head kick and Asakura moves out of range easily.
Asakura throws a hook to the side of Shutes's head but Shutes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Shutes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Asakura lands with a hook. Shutes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Shutes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Asakura tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Asakura lands a jab to the nose.
Shutes throws a low kick but Asakura moves out of range easily.
Asakura misses with a hook.
Asakura comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Asakura throws a hook to the side of Shutes's head but Shutes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shutes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Asakura loads up on a big right hand but Shutes slips the punch.
Shutes defending well as Asakura loads up on a big left hand.
Asakura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shutes was well out of range. Poor timing from Asakura.
Shutes slips under a jab from Asakura.
Shutes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Asakura misses with a jab to the body
and Shutes counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
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!
Asakura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shutes.
Asakura throws a right hand that Shutes ducks under and follows up with a left that Shutes also avoids with ease.
Shutes takes a swing at Asakura's ribcage but misses.
Shutes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Asakura.
Shutes was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Shutes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shutes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Asakura throws a body shot but no joy.
Asakura scores with a decent looking hook.
Asakura throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shutes on the side of the head.
Tyson Asakura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asakura looks to score with a jab to the body but Shutes is just out of range.
Shutes slips under a jab.
Shutes throws a quick counter kick to the body but Asakura avoids it.
Shutes walks into a jab.
Shutes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shutes throws a leg kick but Asakura checks it.
Shutes lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Asakura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Asakura throws a right and a left that Shutes avoids nicely.
Jab by Asakura.
Shutes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shutes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shutes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Asakura wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shutes slips under a jab.
It looked like Shutes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Asakura connects with a body shot that sends Shutes's belly button to the back.
Shutes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asakura manages to avoid it.
Shutes tries a low kick but Asakura avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shutes takes a jab right on the kisser.
A slow jab from Asakura misses its intended target.
Asakura misses with a right hand
and Shutes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Asakura.
Asakura connects with a right hand. Shutes shakes it off.#T1#
Asakura avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Asakura throws a body shot but no joy.
Asakura misses with a looping left.
Shutes half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Asakura swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shutes.
Shutes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Shutes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Asakura.
Shutes half committed to a counter leg kick.
Shutes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Asakura manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shutes ducks right into an uppercut from Asakura.
Shutes slips a jab from Asakura.
Shutes fires out a quick counter leg kick but Asakura just manages to avoid it.
Asakura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shutes wants to land a leg kick but Asakura is out of range.
Shutes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Asakura.
Asakura fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shutes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Asakura connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Asakura shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shutes as he jumps to the side. #T2##TD#
Shutes shoots in and bounces Asakura off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shutes not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Shutes's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Shutes trying to control the position from guard on top but Asakura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shutes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shutes trying to control but Asakura is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Asakura wants to sweep here but Shutes controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Asakura throws a big shot that misses.
Asakura just misses with a punch to the body.
Shutes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Asakura is out of range and Shutes settles back down.
Asakura clobbers Shutes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wesley Shutes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Asakura throws a shot from downtown. Shutes moves away and avoids it.
Asakura 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. #T4#
Shutes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Shutes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asakura.
Shutes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Asakura throws a jab when Shutes was well out of range.
Asakura scores with a body shot.
Asakura sizes up Shutes with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shutes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shutes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asakura has his takedown stuffed
and Shutes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Asakura lands a slapping body shot.
Asakura takes a swing at Shutes's ribcage but misses.
Shutes stuns Asakura with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Asakura bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shutes's head.
Tyson Asakura is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Asakura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shutes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyson Asakura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Asakura has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Asakura!
Tyson Asakura seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: WCF 86: Khabib vs Bender
Date: Aug 21, 2021

#R1#
Feet misses with a looping left.
Feet 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.
Shutes scores with a hook to the body. Feet takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shutes tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Feet counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A low kick from Shutes misses
and Feet counters with an inside leg kick.
Feet turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shutes throws a leg kick
and Feet counters with a leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shutes, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shutes checks a leg kick.
Shutes just misses with a punch to the body.
Shutes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Feet.#T1#
Shutes thuds his right hand into Feet's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shutes motions for Feet to come forward. Shutes throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Feet misses its intended target.
Shutes now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Shutes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Feet. That did some damage!
Shutes scores with a jab.
Feet is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Feet does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Shutes moves away from the strike by Feet.
Shutes throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Feet misses its target.#T2#
Shutes looks to throw the jab but Feet is out of range.
Shutes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Feet was well out of range. Poor timing from Shutes.
Shutes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Feet's hands.
Shutes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Feet.
Feet looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jab, jab by Feet - just one landing.
Feet walks forward, straight into a front kick from Shutes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Feet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Feet swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Good exchange - Feet coming out on top.
Shutes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Feets jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T3#
Shutes moves out of range of the strikes.
Shutes throws a body shot but no joy.
Shutes misses with a wild body shot.
Feet misses with a straight left.
Feet connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shutes throws a sloppy head kick and Feet moves out of range easily.
Feet tries to counter by clinching up but Shutes breaks away and moves out of range.
Shutes connects with a leg kick.
Shutes scoring well with a low kick there.
Feet throws a low kick but Shutes moves out of range easily. #T4#
Shutes scores with a kick to the body.
Shutes scores with a three punch combo!
Feet scores with a hook.
Shutes scores with a one two! Feet had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shutes misses with a leg kick.
Shutes thuds his shin into the meat of Feet's side.
Shutes misses the shot to the body.
Shutes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Feet was well out of range. Poor timing from Shutes.
Shutes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wesley Shutes dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Feet avoids the head kick by Shutes.
Feet half committed to a counter leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Feet.
Shutes wants to slow Feet down by chopping away at his legs.
A counter left hand to the body from Feet misses its target.
Feet goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice body punch from Shutes.
Feet moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Feet.
Wesley Shutes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shutes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shutes. #T1#
Feet with a nice cross.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Feet might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Shutes scores with a spinning back kick!
Wesley Shutes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shutes with a hook.
Shutes on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Shutes punishes Feet's body with a nice straight punch.
Shutes throws a leg kick that misses.
Shutes scores with a decent looking hook.
Shutes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Feet.
We've been informed that Shutes has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Feet scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Feet takes one to the side of the head.
Feet avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Feet uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shutes.
Shutes scores with a sloppy right hand. Feet should have avoided that one.
Nice body kick from Feet.
Shutes scores with a nice strike.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shutes. Feet does a little dance to reset his feet.
Feet scoring well with a low kick there.
Shutes throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #T3#
Shutes misses with a leg kick
and Feet counters with a straight right hand.
Feet moves out of range of the leg kick from Shutes.
Shutes throws a sloppy head kick and Feet moves out of range easily.
Shutes defending well as Feet loads up on a big left hand.
Feet jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Feet throws a body shot but no joy.
Shutes is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jab from Shutes.
Danga de danga de dang - Shutes scores with a four punch combination!
Feet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shutes manages to avoid it.#T4#
Feet misses with a straight left.
Shutes cracks Feet with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Shutes throws a head kick that Feet semi-blocks.
Shutes tries to land a leg kick but Feet saw it coming and moves away.
Feet looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shutes throws a leg kick which misses Feet's front leg but catches the back leg as Feet tries to avoid it.
Feet ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shutes lands a body shot.
A low kick from Shutes is predictable there
and Feet counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wesley Shutes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Shutes misses with a straight right.
Feet tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Shutes manages to circle out of the way.
Feet misses with a shot to the body
and Shutes counters with a stiff right hand.
Shutes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Feet.
Feet just misses with a punch to the body.
Shutes misses with an uppercut
letting Feet counter with a right hand.
Feet misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shutes misses with a low kick as Feet jumps back.
Shutes staying out of range there.
Shutes is looking for the big counter here.
Feet looks to throw the jab but Shutes is out of range. #T1#
Shutes with the inside leg kick.
Feet checks a leg kick nicely.
Feet needs to keep his hands up - Shutes had a free shot at his head there.
Feet does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Shutes appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Shutes on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A slow jab from Feet misses its intended target.
Shutes throws a looping overhand right but Feet ducks down to avoid it.
Good work by Feet as he checks the leg kick.
Feet is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Shutes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Feet makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Seemah Feet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Feet throws a head kick that misses
and Shutes counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Shutes fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shutes throws a low kick but Feet moves out of range easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Shutes misses.
Feet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shutes moves away.
Shutes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Feet.
Feet jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A lazy left from Shutes finds it's target.#T3#
Shutes throws a sloppy head kick and Feet moves out of range easily.
It looked like Feet was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shutes.
Shutes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Feet doesn't seem bothered though.
Shutes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Feet doesn't seem bothered though.
Feet throws a body punch but Shutes moves out of range.
Shutes misses with a body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Feet blocks the leg kick.
Feet avoids the body shot from Shutes.
Feet checks a leg kick.#T4#
Shutes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shutes misses with a low kick.
Shutes misses the body punch
and Feet counters with a stiff right hand.
Wesley Shutes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Feet misses with a leg kick
and Shutes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shutes lands with a slapping head kick.
Feet with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Feet takes a swing at Shutes's ribcage but misses.
Feet backing away here, and Shutes unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Feet thows a leg kick but Shutes checks it
and Shutes makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Feet takes a shot right to the bread basket.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wesley Shutes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shutes has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wesley Shutes!
Wesley Shutes thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: WCF WNF 63: Ronaldo vs Somchai
Date: Jul 21, 2021

#R1#
Shutes misses with a straight left.
Masvidal lunges at Shutes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shutes's hand.
Wesley Shutes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Shutes.
Shutes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Masvidal misses with an uppercut. Shutes saw that one coming.
Shutes now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Shutes throws a head kick that misses.
Masvidal scores with a one two! Shutes had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Shutes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shutes uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Masvidal has time to react.
Shutes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A telegraphed right hand from Masvidal misses the target.
Shutes swings for the body but Masvidal moves out of range.
Masvidal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masvidal closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Shutes misses the shot to the body.
Shutes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Masvidal misses with a left hand
and Shutes counters with a nice kick to the body.
Shutes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Masvidal.#T1#
Shutes fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Masvidal on the side of the head.
Shutes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Masvidal moves into range and connects with a jab.
A jab from Shutes does it's job there.
Masvidal looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shutes dodges the punch combination from Masvidal.
Masvidal closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Shutes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Masvidal throws out a powerful jab.
Masvidal avoids the head kick by Shutes.
Masvidal is looking for a counter combo.
Shutes doesn't manage to clinch there - Masvidal circles away.
Shutes misses with a shot to the body
and Masvidal counters with a lovely straight 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!
Masvidal misses with an uppercut. Shutes saw that one coming.
Shutes wants to counter the offense by Masvidal and move into the clinch position.
Masvidal pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Shutes back to the cage. Masvidal follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Shutes avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
A slapping body kick lands there for Shutes.
Shutes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Masvidal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Masvidal smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Shutes lands with a nice body punch.
Shutes scores with a nice strike.
Shutes misses with an uppercut
and Masvidal counters with a stiff right hand.
Masvidal throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shutes throws a low kick but Masvidal moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Masvidal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Masvidal checks a leg kick.
Masvidal throwing a counter right hand but Shutes manages to avoid it.
Shutes throws a sloppy head kick and Masvidal moves out of range easily.
Masvidal blocks a leg kick.
Masvidal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shutes! But no joy.
Shutes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T3#
Shutes with a nice cross.
Masvidal scores with a decent looking hook.
Masvidal throws a jab when Shutes was well out of range.
Shutes looks for the body kick but Masvidal saw that one coming.
Shutes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Masvidal takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shutes throws a body punch but Masvidal moves out of range.
Shutes throws a sloppy head kick and Masvidal moves out of range easily.
Masvidal on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shutes. Shutes obviously looking to wear him down.
Masvidal is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Shutes misses with an uppercut
and Masvidal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shutes thuds a left hand into Masvidal's body.
Shutes moves in looking to clinch but Masvidal pushes him off.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Masvidal!
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!
Masvidal tests Shutes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Masvidal misses with a hook.
Shutes misses with a low kick.
Masvidal throwing a counter right hand but Shutes manages to avoid it.#T4#
Masvidal dips to his left and cracks Shutes with an uppercut!#CL2#
Shutes darts in and clinches Masvidal up against the cage.
Shutes throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Masvidal lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shutes throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shutes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Masvidal avoids it.
Masvidal softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Masvidal lands a shoulder strike.
Masvidal working aggressively here.
Masvidal blocks a body shot from Shutes. #BC#
Masvidal breaks the clinch.
Shutes throws a jab but it's blocked by Masvidal.
Shutes has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Masvidal takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shutes swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Shutes lands a right hook to the body.
Masvidal has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shutes.
Masvidal looks to land a left hand but Shutes moved out of range nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Nate Masvidal will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Shutes moves away from the strike by Masvidal.
Shutes let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Masvidal bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shutes's head.
Masvidal misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shutes misses with the combination.
A little feinted left hand from Masvidal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Masvidal is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Shutes lands with a kick to the ribs.
Shutes throws a leg kick that misses.
Shutes wants to slow Masvidal down by chopping away at his legs.
Shutes throws a body shot but no joy.
Masvidal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nate Masvidal is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shutes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Masvidal connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shutes scores with a jab. Masvidal acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Shutes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Masvidal throwing a counter right hand but Shutes manages to avoid it.
Shutes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Masvidal moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Good leg kick by Shutes. #T1#
Masvidal misses with the combination.
Shutes wants to counter with a clinch but Masvidal pushes him away.
Shutes scores with a nice strike.
Shutes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Masvidal was well out of range. Poor timing from Shutes.
Masvidal went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A head kick misses from Shutes.
Shutes does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Masvidal lands with a shot to the body.
Shutes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Masvidal.
Masvidal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shutes.
Masvidal throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Shutes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Masvidal has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Masvidal is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shutes misses the jab.#T2#
Good leg kick by Shutes.
A big left from Masvidal misses.
Shutes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Masvidal. That did some damage!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shutes looks to land a body kick but Masvidal moved away.
Masvidal throwing a counter right hand but Shutes manages to avoid it.
Shutes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shutes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Masvidal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shutes tries a head kick but it misses.
Shutes wants to clinch up but Masvidal keeps it at a distance.
Masvidal misses with a straight right.
A clash of legs there as Masvidal blocks the low kick.
Masvidal checks the leg kick nicely there.
Masvidal takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shutes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Masvidal is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Masvidal takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3#
Masvidal swings for the body but Shutes moves out of range.
Shutes throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Shutes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Masvidal throws a hook to the side of Shutes's head but Shutes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Masvidal on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shutes. Shutes obviously looking to wear him down.
Masvidal with a hook.
A clash of legs there as Masvidal blocks the low kick.
A shot to the body from Masvidal misses
and Shutes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shutes throws a solid leg kick but Masvidal takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shutes.
Shutes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Masvidal takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Shutes gets a clinch.
Masvidal lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Shutes breaks from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masvidal looks to throw the jab but Shutes is out of range. #T4#
Shutes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Masvidal on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Shutes lands a head kick. Masvidal smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Some wild striking there from Masvidal.
Shutes ducks under a wild hook from Masvidal.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shutes 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 Masvidal has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Masvidal and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Masvidal chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shutes can pounce on him.
Shutes slips a jab from Masvidal.
Shutes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Masvidal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shutes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sloppy strikes from Masvidal. Those never looked like landing.
A punch combination from Shutes misses.
Masvidal throws a hook but Shutes blocks it.
Masvidal throws an overhand right that lands on Shutes's shoulder, as Shutes tries to avoid the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wesley Shutes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Masvidal takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A big left from Masvidal misses.
Masvidal moves out of range of the body kick.
Shutes misses the shot to the body.
Shutes throws a body kick that misses.
Masvidal is looking for a counter combo.
Shutes takes a swing at Masvidal's ribcage but misses.
Masvidal looks to land a left hand but Shutes moved out of range nicely.
Masvidal connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Masvidal works the jab nicely.
A nice leg kick from Shutes, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shutes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shutes tries to bum rush Masvidal with a series of wild strikes but Masvidal uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Masvidal misses with a straight right.
Masvidal throws a hook to the side of Shutes's head but Shutes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shutes throws a body shot but no joy.
Left hook, right uppercut from Shutes. #T1#
Shutes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Masvidal slips under a jab.
Shutes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Shutes moves away from the strike by Masvidal.
Shutes dodges the punch combination from Masvidal.
Shutes misses with a head kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Masvidal scores with a four punch combination!
Shutes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shutes moves out of range as Masvidal strikes.
Masvidal moves out of range of the body kick.
A swing and a miss from Masvidal.
Masvidal fails to land with a series of punches.
Shutes is looking to clinch but Masvidal is avoiding it.
The fighters circling - Masvidal throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
A big left from Masvidal misses.
Shutes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Masvidal manages to avoid it.
Shutes walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Masvidal checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Masvidal throws a shot from downtown. Shutes moves away and avoids it.
Masvidal misses with an uppercut
and Shutes counters with a nice kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masvidal throws a jab but it's blocked by Shutes.
Masvidal misses with an uppercut
and Shutes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shutes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Masvidal manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shutes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Masvidal was well out of range. Poor timing from Shutes.
Masvidal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shutes with a nice calf kick.
Shutes throws a head kick that half lands.
Masvidal throws a looping overhand right but Shutes ducks down to avoid it.
Shutes shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Shutes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T3#
Shutes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Masvidal.
Shutes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Masvidal rather than just go for the knockout.
Masvidal blocks a leg kick.
Masvidal is looking to counter punch.
Shutes digs a good body shot into Masvidal's ribs.
Shutes throws a chopping leg kick but Masvidal manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Shutes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shutes staying out of range there.
Shutes lands a slapping body shot.
Masvidal throws a shot to the body.
Shutes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
An inside leg kick lands from Shutes.
Shutes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Masvidal.
Shutes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shutes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Masvidal throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Masvidal closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T4#
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!
Shutes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shutes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shutes jabs Masvidal to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shutes lands with an uppercut that bounces Masvidal off the cage and back into range.
Shutes misses with a body punch
and Masvidal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick misses from Shutes.
Masvidal swinging wildly here.
Masvidal misses with a right hand
and Shutes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shutes swings widly with a right hand
letting Masvidal counter with a right hand.
Shutes throws a leg kick which misses Masvidal's front leg but catches the back leg as Masvidal tries to avoid it.
Masvidal misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shutes slips under a jab from Masvidal.
Good work by Masvidal as he checks the leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wesley Shutes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shutes has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wesley Shutes!
Our winner, Wesley Shutes, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: WCF WNF 56: Rua vs Feet
Date: Jun 02, 2021

#R1#
Shutes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
OBrien moves away from the strike by Shutes.
Shutes cracks OBrien with an open hand slap.
Shutes moves out of range of the strikes.
Shutes stuns OBrien with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
OBrien tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shutes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shutes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like OBrien wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
OBrien connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
OBrien throws a head kick that misses.
Shutes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
OBrien throws a quick counter head kick but Shutes was just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OBrien tries to clinch but Shutes moves out of range. #CL2#
Shutes moves into range and clinches up with OBrien.
OBrien is looking to control Shutes's arms but Shutes gets an underhook and turns him. Now OBrien has his back to the cage.
OBrien stalling in the clinch but Shutes improves position.
A short right from Shutes on the inside.
Shutes takes a knee to the side of the body. #T1#
Shutes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shutes just misses with a elbow thrown towards OBrien's brow.
OBrien tries to land a knee to the head but Shutes blocks with his arms.
Shutes lands an elbow that stopped OBrien in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#It looks like Paddy OBrien has been cut.
I was talking to OBrien's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
OBrien landing knees to the head.
OBrien pushes Shutes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from OBrien.
OBrien blocking some punches.
Shutes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of OBrien backwards.
OBrien is trying to push Shutes away but Shutes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
OBrien stalls.
Shutes tries to land knees in the clinch but OBrien avoids the damage to the body.
OBrien throws a knee to the head but misses.
OBrien tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shutes smiles and moves away.
A cross from Shutes lands.#T2##CL2#
Shutes forces OBrien back against the cage and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shutes looking to throw knees to the head but OBrien is blocking nicely.
Shutes trying to land knees to the body.
OBrien tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC#
OBrien escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shutes connects with a leg kick.
Shutes looks to land a right hand but OBrien moved out of range.
Shutes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shutes connects with a leg kick.
Shutes scoring well with a low kick there.
OBrien misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shutes just misses with a punch to the body.
OBrien blocks a jab.
OBrien appears to be looking for a big counter.
Shutes throws a leg kick that is checked
and OBrien makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T3#
A low kick from Shutes is predictable there
and OBrien counters with a series of strikes. Shutes will be more careful next time no doubt.
OBrien takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL2#
Shutes rushes OBrien and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Shutes lands a left hand that snaps the head of OBrien backwards.
OBrien tries to circle away but Shutes has him pinned against the cage.
Shutes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
OBrien goes for a takedown attempt but Shutes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Shutes scores with a shot to the body. #TD2#
Shutes scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
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!
Shutes moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
OBrien tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shutes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
OBrien is letting Shutes control him for a moment.
OBrien is looking for a sweep.
Shutes controls the position from side control.
OBrien tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shutes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shutes taking a breather here.
OBrien is trying to work for a sweep but Shutes has mounted him!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wesley Shutes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paddy OBrien's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Shutes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL#
OBrien clinches up with Shutes and pushes him back against the cage.
Shutes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with OBrien's elbow.
OBrien lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Shutes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
OBrien throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shutes blocks it with crossed arms.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Shutes.
OBrien stalling.
Shutes creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
OBrien has Shutes pushed against the cage.
Shutes pushes off an throws an elbow but OBrien leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shutes avoiding damage as OBrien throws knees to the body.
OBrien blocks the elbow strike. #TD#
OBrien has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Shutes clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shutes tries to escape but OBrien has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T1#
Shutes just trying to survive but OBrien is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Shutes tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
OBrien controlling the pace for now.
OBrien tries to control but Shutes wriggling away. #SU#
OBrien is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Paddy OBrien is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shutes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and OBrien has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shutes scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
OBrien clinches up with Shutes and pushes him back against the cage.
OBrien tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wesley Shutes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
OBrien tries for a takedown. No joy.
OBrien tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shutes avoids it.
Shutes is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Shutes lands a good knee to the midsection. OBrien won't want to take too many of those.#BC2#
Shutes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Shutes forces OBrien back against the cage and clinches.
Shutes scores with a hook to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Shutes scores with a nice hook to the head.
OBrien avoids the elbow strike from Shutes, against the cage. #T3#
Shutes is struggling to control the position.
Shutes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A bit of stalling here from Shutes.
OBrien is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
OBrien jumps guard but Shutes turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Shutes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. OBrien is defending well for now.
OBrien lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shutes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and OBrien avoids it.
Shutes misses with a body punch.
OBrien trying to control the position but instead, Shutes has worked for underhooks and has pushed OBrien into the cage.
Shutes landing knees to the body. #BC2#
Shutes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Shutes throws a lazy body kick
and OBrien counters with a head kick.
Wesley Shutes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shutes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and OBrien has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wesley Shutes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OBrien tries to clinch but Shutes is having none of it.
OBrien keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
OBrien throws a big counter combination but Shutes scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Shutes lands the left hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shutes.
Shutes throws a sloppy head kick and OBrien moves out of range easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OBrien tries to move into range but Shutes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shutes lands a right hook to the body. #CL2#
Shutes moves into the clinch successfully.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shutes.
OBrien trying to control the position but instead, Shutes has worked for underhooks and has pushed OBrien into the cage.
OBrien lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shutes backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wesley Shutes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Paddy OBrien's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Shutes scores with a shot to the body.
Shutes pivots, looking for a leg kick but OBrien is out of range and Shutes settles back down.
OBrien doesn't manage to clinch there - Shutes circles away.
OBrien checks the leg kick.
Shutes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
OBrien is looking for a counter combo.
Shutes misses the shot to the body.
OBrien seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
OBrien on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
OBrien throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shutes.
Shutes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OBrien takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
OBrien gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shutes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
OBrien is stalling here.
OBrien effectively controlling the action here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with OBrien for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.#T1#
OBrien looking to throw knees to the head but Shutes is blocking nicely. #BC#
OBrien breaks from the clinch.
Shutes thuds a left hand into OBrien's body.
OBrien blocks a head kick by Shutes.
OBrien seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
OBrien tries to clinch but Shutes moves out of range.
OBrien has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shutes.
An inside leg kick lands from Shutes.
Shutes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shutes looks to clinch
and OBrien counters with a left and a right that stings Shutes.
OBrien on the wrong end of a nice hook.
OBrien is looking to clinch.
Shutes let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
OBrien takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T2#
Shutes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shutes circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shutes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
OBrien checks the leg kick nicely there.
OBrien went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
OBrien is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
OBrien tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shutes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shutes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shutes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shutes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
OBrien avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
OBrien throws a quick counter kick to the body but Shutes avoids it.
Shutes feints and then cracks OBrien's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow OBrien down. #CL2#
Shutes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
OBrien blocks an elbow strike from Shutes.
Shutes pushes off an throws an elbow but OBrien leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T3#
Shutes throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Shutes is trying to break free.
Shutes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shutes cracks OBrien with a nice body shot.
OBrien leaning against his opponent.
Shutes misses with the head strike.
OBrien tries to pull guard but Shutes holds him up against the cage and eventually OBrien drops back down to his feet.
OBrien misses with a knee to the head.
Shutes lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
OBrien is trying to stall.
Shutes throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
OBrien with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shutes throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
OBrien changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shutes fights it off and pushes away nicely. #T4#
Shutes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Shutes looks to move away, OBrien throws a big counter combo but Shutes just gets out of the way.
OBrien keeps the fight on the outside.
OBrien seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Shutes has managed to clinch.
Wesley Shutes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
OBrien avoiding damage as Shutes throws knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from OBrien.
A short body shot lands from Shutes as the two fighters clinch.
Shutes is looking to control OBrien's arms but OBrien gets an underhook and turns him. Now Shutes has his back to the cage.
Shutes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Paddy OBrien has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
OBrien tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shutes as OBrien tries to tie him up.
OBrien takes an elbow to the forehead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OBrien blocks a body shot from Shutes.
OBrien displaying some good clinch control by pressing Shutes up against the cage.
Shutes looking to throw knees to the head but OBrien is blocking nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wesley Shutes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shutes winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wesley Shutes!
During a confident post fight interview, Wesley Shutes thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: WCF WNF 50: Li Chai vs Haba
Date: Apr 21, 2021

#R1#
Sinclair swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sinclair bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sinclair misses with a hook. Shutes ducked under it nicely.
Sinclair swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Despite the aggression on Shutes's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL2#
Shutes clinches up against the cage.
Shutes misses with a knee to the head.
Shutes scores with a shot to the side of Sinclair's head.
Sinclair is trying to drag Shutes to the mat but Shutes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Shutes obliges.
Shutes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice elbow from Shutes. #CUT2#It looks like Itchy Sinclair has been cut.
Shutes lands with a light punch inside.
Shutes throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T1#
Shutes landing knees to the head.
Shutes misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Shutes.
Sinclair takes a knee right on the jaw!
With the fighters up against the cage, Shutes throws an elbow but misses.
Sinclair blocking some punches.
Shutes lands an elbow that stopped Sinclair in his tracks for a moment.
Shutes unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Shutes working aggressively here.
Sinclair tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sinclair takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sinclair wants to break the clinch but can't. #T2#
Shutes stops a takedown attempt from Sinclair.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Itchy Sinclair. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shutes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sinclair has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sinclair wants to take the fight to the mat but Shutes manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Shutes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sinclair backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sinclair blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shutes tries to land a knee to the head but Sinclair blocks with his arms.
Shutes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shutes as Sinclair tries to tie him up.
Shutes tries a knee to the head but Sinclair blocks it.
Shutes scores with a shoulder strike.
Shutes throws a knee to the head but misses. #T3#
Shutes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shutes presses Sinclair against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sinclair managing to block the knees to the body from Shutes.
Sinclair managing to block the knees to the body from Shutes. #BC2#
Shutes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sinclair tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shutes was well out of range. Poor timing from Sinclair.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shutes lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT2#Itchy Sinclair's cut is getting worse.
Sinclair is trying to stall.
Shutes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shutes has a couple of punches blocked by Sinclair. #T4#
Shutes is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A right hook to the body lands for Shutes.
Sinclair goes for a takedown attempt but Shutes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Shutes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sinclair misses with a right hand
and Shutes counters with a thumping low kick.
Sinclair misses with a double jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shutes misses with a wild body shot.
Sinclair loads up on a big right hand but Shutes slips the punch.
Sinclair fails with the takedown
and Shutes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Donk. Shutes catches Sinclair right on the button with a cross.#TD#
Sinclair gets a double leg takedown into Shutes's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wesley Shutes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Itchy Sinclair's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Sinclair swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shutes tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sinclair on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Shutes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sinclair misses with a takedown attempt - Shutes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Sinclair feints and as Shutes raises his hands in defense, Sinclair changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Shutes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sinclair is one step ahead there.
Shutes has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sinclair missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Shutes working for a triangle but Sinclair defends it easily.
Sinclair is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sinclair chips away with some ground and pound.
Sinclair content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Shutes has Sinclair pulled in close to control his posture.
Sinclair has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Shutes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shutes trying to control the position.
Shutes 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.#T2#
Shutes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shutes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sinclair is looking to work some ground and pound but Shutes has wrist control.
Shutes has his hands on Sinclair's head, controlling the position.
Shutes is trying to control the position but Sinclair postures up.
Sinclair trying to control but Shutes is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shutes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sinclair.
Shutes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Shutes throws a leg kick but Sinclair checks it. #T3#
Sinclair throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sinclair misses with a double jab.
Shutes lands a leg kick that knocks Sinclair off balance momentarily.
Nice straight punches there by Sinclair. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sinclair.
A big right from Shutes misses.
It looked like Sinclair wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shutes scores with a jab to the jaw.
A cross from Sinclair lands.
Shutes moves away from the strike by Sinclair.
Shutes tries to score with a low kick but Sinclair moves his leg out of the way.
Shutes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sinclair.
Wesley Shutes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice uppercut there from Sinclair.
Shutes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sinclair.
Sinclair shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shutes but Shutes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shutes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Sinclair looks to land a left hand but Shutes moved out of range nicely.
Shutes appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sinclair misses with a straight right.
Shutes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shutes throws a leg kick but Sinclair checks it.
Sinclair tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shutes swivels and escapes.
Shutes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Itchy Sinclair. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Shutes tries to sprawl but Sinclair drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Sinclair is nestled in close to Shutes, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Shutes trying to control from the bottom.
Shutes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sinclair's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sinclair's back!
Shutes controlling from the back.
Sinclair trying to control the hands but Shutes breaks the grip.
Sinclair is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Can Sinclair hold on?! Shutes is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Itchy Sinclair will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Itchy Sinclair's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Shutes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sinclair looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD#
Sinclair scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Shutes takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Sinclair throws a strike aimed at the side of Shutes's head but Shutes avoids it well.
Shutes can't do much from the bottom here.
Sinclair in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shutes manages to get back to half guard.
Shutes is looking for a sweep. Sinclair is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shutes keeps trying to improve his position.
Shutes controlling the position well. #T1#
Sinclair is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sinclair scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sinclair trying to control from Shutes's half guard. Shutes has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB2#
Shutes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sinclair can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sinclair works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
Shutes is not content to let Sinclair control the position.
Sinclair is nestled in close to Shutes, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sinclair slips a nice elbow through Shutes's hands, connecting with Shutes's forehead.
Sinclair is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Shutes controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Sinclair is working for a kimura but Shutes is defending it quite comfortably.
Shutes tries to roll over but Sinclair keeps him under control.#T3##SUB#
Sinclair seems to be working for a kimura but Shutes defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Sinclair is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shutes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sinclair lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Shutes is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sinclair scores with a couple of nice shots.
Shutes controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Shutes gets back to full guard. #T4#
Shutes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sinclair.
Sinclair looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sinclair throws a strike but Shutes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sinclair is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Itchy Sinclair overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shutes is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sinclair pulls Shutes in close to his closed guard and prevents Shutes from doing any damage or advancing position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Itchy Sinclair showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sinclair has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Itchy Sinclair!
Itchy Sinclair decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: WCF 63: Camara vs Skystalker
Date: Mar 13, 2021

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Zynne.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shutes checks a leg kick.
Shutes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shutes defending well as Zynne loads up on a big left hand.
Shutes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A big right from Zynne misses.
Zynne throws an off balance right hand
and Shutes counters with a good low kick that Zynne was not able to check.
Zynne checks a leg kick.
Zynne swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zynne throws a body kick that misses.
Zynne scores with a jab to the head.
Zynne takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Shutes slips a straight right by Zynne.
Zynne checks a leg kick.
Shutes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zynne.
Zynne misses with a left hand
and Shutes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shutes swings for the body but Zynne moves out of range.
Zynne is looking to counter punch.
Shutes closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Zynne throws a jab but it's blocked by Shutes. #T1#
Zynne loads up on a big right hand but Shutes slips the punch.
Shutes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zynne at a distance.
Shutes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zynne moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zynne misses with an uppercut.
Shutes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shutes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zynne.
Zynne misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Shutes to counter with a crisp jab.
Zynne scores with a decent looking hook.#KD#
Zynne sends Shutes crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Zynne is motioning to the referee to let Shutes up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Shutes is rocked!
Howard Zynne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zynne throws a jab when Shutes was well out of range.
Shutes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice body kick there by Shutes.
Zynne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shutes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shutes doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Shutes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Shutes is still on wobbly legs! Can Zynne finish him?
Zynne misses with a left hand
and Shutes counters with a nice uppercut.
Shutes seems to have recovered his senses.
Zynne is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Shutes is looking to slow Zynne down with leg kicks. #T2#
Zynne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shutes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good shot there by Zynne.
Shutes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shutes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
An attempted straight right counter from Zynne misses the target.
Zynne misses with a lunging right hand
and Shutes counters with a nice body kick.
Shutes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zynne is looking to score with low kicks.
Shutes was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Shutes throws the kick towards the body but Zynne avoids it.
Shutes is looking to clinch but Zynne is avoiding it.
Shutes lands a leg kick that knocks Zynne off balance momentarily.
Zynne checks a low kick from Shutes.
Shutes swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Zynne throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zynne connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zynne throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zynne throws out a loose jab but Shutes uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Shutes.
Zynne misses with a straight left.
Zynne moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromShutes.
Zynne misses with a hook.
Zynne misses with a right hand
and Shutes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zynne avoids the head kick by Shutes.
Zynne avoids the head kick by Shutes.
Zynne cracks Shutes with a right hand to the side of the head.
A jab from Zynne misses. #KD#
Zynne feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Shutes sprawling to the canvas! Shutes rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Zynne finish him?!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shutes looks up at the clock. Bad move! Zynne lands a right hand from hell, dropping Shutes. Zynne pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Howard Zynne!
Howard Zynne took some time post fight to say the following; 'Sorry I had to do the former champ like that, but I'm just a whole ass problem at 170 and nobody's gonna stop me.'.

Event: WCF WNF 39: Anderson vs Anni
Date: Feb 03, 2021

#R1#
Shutes throws the left hand but Jerome avoids the punch easily.
Jerome feinted with a counter takedown.
Shutes throws a leg kick #TD#
so Jerome counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jerome stands and throws Shutes's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Jerome tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jerome has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Shutes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jerome wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shutes 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jerome working away.
Shutes gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T1#
Shutes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Shutes is desperately trying to improve his position but Jerome has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Jerome jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Shutes is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Shutes and Jerome has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Shutes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jerome wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jerome working away.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Shutes tries to improve position but can't.
Shutes sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Shutes trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Jerome avoids the attempt from Shutes to control.
Shutes might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jerome haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jerome wants to control the pace but Shutes is squirming around nicely.
We've been hearing good reports from Jerome's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Shutes is trying desperately to improve position.#T3##SUB#
Jerome is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Shutes to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Shutes shrugs it off.
Shutes manages to control the position for a moment.
Shutes is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jerome wants to control the pace but Shutes is squirming around nicely. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Shutes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jerome wants to control the pace but Shutes is squirming around nicely.
Shutes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Jerome dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
An inside leg kick lands from Shutes.
Jerome stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shutes.
Shutes moves into range and connects with a jab.
Good leg kick by Shutes.
Shutes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jerome at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shutes with a nice calf kick.
Jack Jerome is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A low kick lands for Shutes.
Jerome moves out of range of the leg kick from Shutes.
Jerome half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1##CL2#
Shutes instigates a clinch.
Shutes landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Shutes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shutes landing knees to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Shutes. #TD#
Jerome works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Shutes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jerome is one step ahead there.
Shutes controls Jerome momentarily but Jerome frees himself. #T2#
Jerome slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Shutes tries to improve position but can't.
Shutes wants to control but Jerome postures up.#SUB#
Jerome goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Shutes rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jerome's guard! Nice work there by Shutes!
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!
Jerome throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Jerome working a defensive guard here.
Shutes content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Jerome is pulling down on Shutes's head. It's preventing any offense from Shutes, at least for the moment.
Shutes controlling from the top position.
Jerome keeping moving, preventing Shutes from controlling successfully.
Jerome controls Shutes momentarily but Shutes frees himself.
Jerome wants to sweep here but Shutes controlling him for the moment. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jerome trying to control the position.
Shutes chips away with some ground and pound.
Jerome looking for a sweep. Not yet Jerome, not yet.
Shutes is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jerome blocks a head kick by Shutes.
Shutes throws a sloppy head kick and Jerome moves out of range easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jerome takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shutes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jerome's sensitive parts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wesley Shutes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Shutes lands a body shot.
Jerome takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jerome takes one on the button.
A jab from Shutes does it's job there.
Shutes keeps Jerome at a distance using the push kick.
Shutes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jerome tries to counter with a takedown but Shutes is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shutes throws a leg kick but Jerome sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jerome appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Shutes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jerome.
Jerome half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Shutes thumps Jerome with a low kick.#T1#
Shutes throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Jerome counters with a nice double leg into side control. Shutes won't be happy with that.
Shutes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A control attempt from Shutes but he's now mounted!
Shutes is looking to improve his position but Jerome isn't that keen on the idea.
Shutes wants to control but Jerome is having none of it.
Shutes is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
Shutes gets back to half guard.
Shutes manages to get to full guard.
Jerome pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shutes is keeping the position for now.
Jerome trying to control but Shutes is working from the bottom. #T3#
Jerome is fighting to break Shutes's control of his arms but Shutes is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jack Jerome overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Shutes looking for a guillotine here but Jerome defends easily.
Shutes pulls Jerome in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shutes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Shutes clinches with his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wesley Shutes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shutes has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wesley Shutes!
Wesley Shutes thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: WCF 51: Tofail vs PAHPAC
Date: Dec 19, 2020

#R1#
Shutes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Good leg kick by Shutes.
Shutes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cruise circles away.
Cruise moves away from the strike by Shutes.
Taka Cruise seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruise takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cruise throws a combination that misses
and Shutes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shutes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cruise.
Shutes thumps Cruise with a low kick.
Shutes scores with a spinning back kick!
Cruise is looking to chop away at Shutes's legs.
Shutes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruise throws a nice looking combination but Shutes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A combination from Cruise does no damage.
Cruise waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shutes.
Shutes lands with a slapping head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shutes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Shutes avoids the body shot from Cruise.
A telegraphed right hand from Cruise misses the target.
Cruise misses with a series of wild punches.
Cruise throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cruise has been working on his boxing with his coaches at MMA Dojo (Top Gym in Tokyo*) in the buildup to the fight.
Cruise takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Shutes lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Shutes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cruise's head backwards.#CL2#
Shutes closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Shutes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cruise fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shutes lands with a nice body kick.
Cruise lands with a shot to the body.
Shutes moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #T2#
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!
Shutes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cruise.
Shutes throws a sloppy head kick
and Cruise counters with a nice uppercut.
Cruise fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shutes on the side of the head.
Shutes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cruise pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cruise throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Shutes has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cruise managing to block the knees to the body from Shutes.
Shutes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cruise looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cruise wants to get back to striking at distance but Shutes won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Cruise's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cruise has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shutes creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cruise can't break the clinch. #T3##BC2#
Shutes manages to break the clinch.
Shutes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cruise.
Cruise misses with a few strikes there.
Cruise throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shutes counters with a low kick, right behind Cruise 's knee.
Shutes lands a nice looking body shot.
Cruise throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cruise throws a lazy right hand but Shutes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shutes misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Cruise to counter with a crisp jab.
Shutes avoids the body shot from Cruise.
Cruise tries a head kick but it misses.
Shutes throws a head kick but Cruise moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cruise. Shutes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cruise sets himself, and Shutes steps forward looking for the clinch! Cruise avoids it this time.
Shutes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cruise went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Shutes misses with a low kick.
As Shutes looks to move away, Cruise throws a big counter combo but Shutes just gets out of the way.#T4#
Shutes lands with a shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shutes. That's going to slow Cruise down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shutes throws a wild body kick that Cruise sees coming a mile off.
It looked like Cruise was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cruise misses with a two punch combination.
Cruise misses with a few strikes there.
A nice side step and Shutes releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Shutes slips a straight right by Cruise.#CL2#
Shutes has Cruise up against the cage in a clinch.
Shutes missing with knees to the body.
Cruise is trying to push Shutes away but Shutes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Shutes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cruise blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Cruise manages to break the clinch.
Shutes misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wesley Shutes dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Shutes connects with an inside leg kick.
Shutes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cruise.
Cruise throws a combination. Shutes tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Shutes throws a head kick that Cruise semi-blocks.
Cruise takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shutes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cruise misses with an uppercut.
Cruise scores with a jab to the head.
Shutes throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cruise misses with a body kick.
Cruise looks to land a right hand but Shutes moved out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shutes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cruise.
Shutes wants to counter the offense by Cruise and move into the clinch position.
Shutes connects with a nice looking jab.
Shutes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Shutes throws a low kick but Cruise moves out of range easily.
Cruise shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Shutes eats them both and turns towards Cruise to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Cruise misses with a straight left.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shutes.
Shutes goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Shutes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shutes connects with a solid leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shutes. Cruise does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shutes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shutes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
Shutes pushes Cruise up against the cage in a clinch.
Cruise wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shutes has him pressed against the cage.
Shutes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Shutes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cruise blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Cruise breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shutes with a nice cross.
Cruise throws a hook to the side of Shutes's head but Shutes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shutes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters circling - Cruise throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cruise throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cruise moves out of range as Shutes strikes.
Cruise keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cruise thinks about countering with a body kick.
Cruise throws a solid leg kick but Shutes takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cruise.
Cruise takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Cruise misses the shot to the body.
Shutes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shutes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cruise.
Cruise throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shutes counters with a right hand to the body. #T3#
Cruise avoids the head kick by Shutes.
Shutes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cruise was well out of range. Poor timing from Shutes.
Shutes takes a swing at Cruise's ribcage but misses.
Cruise was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slapping body kick lands there for Shutes.
Shutes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cruise scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Shutes slips a jab and a cross from Cruise.
Cruise throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shutes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cruise.
Shutes throws a head kick but Cruise moves out of range.
Shutes throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cruise counters with a left and a right that stings Shutes.
Shutes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cruise at a distance. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shutes throws a wild body kick that Cruise sees coming a mile off.
Cruise will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Shutes misses with a looping left.
Cruise fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shutes will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shutes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cruise misses with a few strikes there.
Cruise rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shutes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cruise on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Shutes misses with the body kick
and Cruise counters with a straight right hand.
Shutes misses with a double jab.
Shutes swings for the body but Cruise moves out of range.
Shutes delivers a nice body kick.
Shutes throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Wesley Shutes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Cruise avoids the body shot from Shutes.
Shutes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cruise is looking for a counter combo.
Cruise ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shutes moves away.
Cruise throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shutes throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shutes tries to score with a low kick but Cruise moves his leg out of the way.
Cruise scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cruise scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shutes in his tracks.
Shutes has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A combination from Cruise does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shutes throws a body kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and Cruise tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cruise will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shutes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cruise manages to avoid it.#T1##CL2#
Shutes forces Cruise back against the cage and clinches.
Shutes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shutes misses with some punches.
Shutes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cruise's efforts to push away.
Shutes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cruise tries to break the clinch but Shutes is controlling the position.
Shutes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shutes creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cruise tries to break free but Shutes pushes him back against the cage.
Shutes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nice elbow from Shutes.
Shutes lands an elbow just above Cruise 's eye. #CUT2#It looks like Taka Cruise has been cut.#T2#
Cruise wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shutes has him pressed against the cage.
Shutes looking to throw knees to the head but Cruise is blocking nicely.
Shutes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cruise wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cruise wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Shutes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shutes dodges the punch combination from Cruise.
Some wild striking there from Shutes.
Shutes throws a combination that misses
and Cruise connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shutes slips a jab and a cross from Cruise.
Shutes tries to counter with a clinch but Cruise shakes him off and moves away.
Shutes throws a leg kick but Cruise sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cruise is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3#
Cruise throws a right hand that Shutes ducks under and follows up with a left that Shutes also avoids with ease.
Cruise works Shutes's body with a nice hook.
Sloppy strikes from Cruise. Those never looked like landing.
Cruise throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shutes.
Shutes throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Cruise counter with a right hand.
Cruise throws out a loose jab but Shutes uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Cruise.
Shutes throws a front kick aimed at Cruise's knee but Cruise avoids it well.
Shutes scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Cruise tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cruise misses with a combination
and Shutes counters with an outside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cruise tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T4#
A solid body kick from Shutes.
Cruise throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shutes unleashes a big counter combination but Cruise bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shutes.
Taka Cruise has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wesley Shutes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shutes throws a head kick that half lands.
Shutes thows a leg kick but Cruise checks it
and Cruise counters with a one-two to the body.
A jab from Cruise finds it's way through Shutes's defenses.
Shutes lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Cruise avoids a kick to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Cruise on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shutes catches Cruise with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Shutes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cruise has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shutes lands a nice shot to the body.
Cruise walks into a straight right hand from Shutes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wesley Shutes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shutes has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wesley Shutes!
After winning the bout, Wesley Shutes thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WCF WNF 26:Anderson vs Leopold
Date: Nov 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shutes throws a head kick that Bowen semi-blocks.
Shutes has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} in the buildup to the fight.
Shutes with the inside leg kick.
Shutes thuds his shin into the meat of Bowen's side.
Bowen throws a shot from downtown. Shutes moves away and avoids it.
Shutes moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bowen misses with a hook. Shutes ducked under it nicely.
Shutes feinted there with a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Bowen closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Bowen jumps guard and drags Shutes to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Shutes slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Shutes continues to stall.
Shutes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Shutes passes into half guard. #T1#
Bowen wants to get back to his feet.
Bowen wants to improve his position but Shutes is controlling well. #SUB2#
Bowen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shutes content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
More hug and hope from Shutes.
Bowen is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bowen throws a body shot but no joy.
Shutes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bowen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shutes avoids the body shot from Bowen.
Bowen just misses with a punch to the body.
Bowen darts in trying to clinch
and Shutes counters with a two punch combo. #T3#
Bowen misses with a hook
and Shutes counters with a good low kick that Bowen was not able to check.
Bowen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shutes feints and then cracks Bowen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bowen down.
Bowen misses with a straight right.
Bowen misses with a wild body shot.
Shutes is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bowen.
Bowen throws a head kick but Shutes moves out of range.
Bowen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shutes can pounce on him.
Bowen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bowen misses with a right hand
and Shutes counters with a straight right hand.
Shutes with the inside leg kick.
Bowen throws a hook to the side of Shutes's head but Shutes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chester Bowen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bowen throws a body shot but no joy.
Bowen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shutes can pounce on him.
Bowen jabs Shutes right on the nose. Shutes blinks but takes it well.
Bowen swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Bowen throws a front kick aimed at Shutes's knee but Shutes avoids it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shutes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bowen throws a right hand that Shutes ducks under and follows up with a left that Shutes also avoids with ease.
Shutes wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Shutes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shutes connects with a leg kick. #CL2#
Bowen closes the distance and clinches.
Shutes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bowen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shutes avoids it.
Bowen blocks the elbow strike.
Shutes stalling.
Bowen prevents a body shot from Shutes.
Shutes connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bowen's face.
Shutes with a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Chester Bowen has been cut.
Bowen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bowen missing with knees to the body.
Bowen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bowen jumps guard but Shutes turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bowen takes an elbow to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wesley Shutes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chester Bowen's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Shutes.
Bowen looks for the body kick but Shutes saw that one coming.
Bowen misses the shot to the body.
Shutes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bowen.
Wesley Shutes is winning the standup battle so far.
Shutes lands with an overhand left.
Bowen throws a sloppy head kick and Shutes moves out of range easily.
Shutes jabs Bowen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bowen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bowen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shutes moves away.
Bowen misses with a hook to the body
and Shutes counters with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shutes scores with a body shot.
Shutes lands with a shot to the body.
Shutes feints a jab promting Bowen to slip. Shutes then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bowen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shutes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shutes goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T1#
Bowen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shutes scores with a punch to the head.
Shutes avoids the head kick by Bowen.
Bowen takes one to the chin there.
A shot to the body from Bowen misses
enabling Shutes to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice body kick from Shutes.
Shutes lands a nice shot to the body.
Shutes staying out of range there.
Bowen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Shutes rather than just go for the knockout.
Shutes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bowen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Shutes scores with a body shot.
Shutes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bowen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shutes thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bowen if he has to take too many more of those.
Bowen throws a sloppy head kick and Shutes moves out of range easily. #T2#
Bowen throws a body punch but Shutes moves out of range.
Bowen swings for the body but Shutes moves out of range.
Shutes throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shutes moves out of range of the body kick from Bowen.
Bowen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shutes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bowen. That did some damage!
Bowen throws the left hand but Shutes avoids the punch easily.
Bowen throws a body punch but Shutes moves out of range.
Shutes looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Shutes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bowen can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Bowen moves into the clinch successfully.
Shutes is pressed up against the cage. Bowen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shutes down to the mat. Shutes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bowen looks to score with a jab to the body but Shutes is just out of range.
Shutes scores with a push kick.
Shutes scores with a kick to the body.
Nice body punch from Shutes.
Shutes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shutes pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T3#
Bowen tries to close the distance and clinch but Shutes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shutes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bowen.
It looked like Shutes was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bowen.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shutes.
Bowen moves in looking to clinch but Shutes pushes him off.
Bowen connects with a single shot there.
Shutes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bowen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shutes throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Shutes goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bowen looks to score with a jab to the body but Shutes is just out of range.
Bowen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shutes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Shutes misses its target.
Bowen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bowen takes one to the chin there.
Bowen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shutes fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bowen just manages to avoid it.
A jab from Shutes does it's job there.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shutes scores with a jab.
Shutes lands a nice looking body kick.
Bowen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Shutes.
Bowen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bowen tries to clinch but Shutes is having none of it.
Bowen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shutes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bowen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bowen throws a jab but it's blocked by Shutes.
Sloppy strikes from Shutes. Those never looked like landing.
Shutes misses with a kick to the body.
Bowen misses with a wild body shot.
Shutes appears to be looking for a big counter.
Shutes lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shutes keeps Bowen at a distance using the push kick.
Nice jab there from Shutes.
Shutes lands a slapping body shot.
Shutes fakes the leg kick and cracks Bowen in the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wesley Shutes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chester Bowen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Shutes is looking to clinch but Bowen is avoiding it.
Shutes lands a jab to Bowen's midsection.
Bowen misses with a body punch
and Shutes counters with a low kick, right behind Bowen 's knee.
Bowen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shutes. Shutes obviously looking to wear him down.
Bowen moves to clinch but Shutes breaks away
and Shutes counters with a low kick, right behind Bowen 's knee.
Bowen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #CL2#
Bowen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shutes.
Bowen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC#
Shutes manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL2#
Bowen has closed the distance and engaged Shutes in a clinch.
Bowen looking to throw knees to the head but Shutes is blocking nicely.
Shutes comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
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!
Shutes misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Bowen dodges an elbow strike from Shutes.
Shutes lands a damaging elbow.
Shutes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shutes lands a body punch.
Bowen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shutes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bowen fails to pull guard.
Wesley Shutes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chester Bowen.
Shutes lands a knee to the head.
Shutes lands an elbow inside that Bowen shrugs off.
Bowen avoiding damage as Shutes throws knees to the body.
Bowen missing with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Shutes obliges.
Wesley Shutes has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shutes misses with a knee strike.
Bowen prevents a body shot from Shutes.
Bowen looking for a takedown. #T2#
Bowen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shutes to keep the fight standing.
Shutes is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bowen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shutes just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bowen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bowen wants to stall.
Shutes pushes Bowen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chester Bowen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shutes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bowen blocks it with crossed arms.
Shutes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shutes lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Shutes blocks an elbow strike.
Bowen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC#
Shutes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shutes avoids the head kick by Bowen.
A little feinted left hand from Shutes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bowen throws a body shot but no joy.
As Bowen backs away, Shutes returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bowen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shutes is out of range.
Shutes pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bowen back to the cage. Shutes follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T3#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Shutes.
Bowen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shutes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bowen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shutes went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Shutes is looking to slow Bowen down with leg kicks. #CL2#
Bowen pushes Shutes up against the cage in a clinch.
Bowen trying to control the position but instead, Shutes has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bowen into the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Bowen.
Knees in the clinch landing for Shutes.
Bowen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shutes just stands there and leans against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shutes.
Shutes with a knee to the head. #ROC#Bowen is rocked!#T4#
Bowen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shutes gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bowen is still on wobbly legs! Can Shutes finish him?
Bowen trying to land knees to the body.
Bowen seems to have recovered his senses.
Shutes unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bowen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shutes tries to land a knee to the head but Bowen blocks with his arms.
Shutes connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bowen's face.
Wesley Shutes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shutes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bowen.
Shutes lands a hook that snaps the head of Bowen backwards.
Shutes lands a big knee to the head and Bowen goes down! Shutes pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wesley Shutes!
A relieved looking Wesley Shutes thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: WCF 40: Decimal vs Horatius
Date: Sep 26, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johansson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shutes looks to score with a jab to the body but Johansson is just out of range.
Johansson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shutes as he avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Shutes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johansson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shutes's waist but Shutes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Johansson off to one side.
Shutes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Johan Johansson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shutes throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Johansson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Johansson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shutes seems keen to control Johansson's posture.
Shutes is looking to stand up but Johansson isn't so interested in that idea.
Johansson is looking to pass into half guard but Shutes pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Shutes is in guard.#REVR#
Shutes's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Shutes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johansson on the ground.#SUB2#
Johansson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shutes is aware though and is defending well.
Johansson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shutes is one step ahead there. #T1#
Shutes looking to pass the guard.
Shutes wants to control from the top but Johansson keeps moving. #SUB2#
Johansson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shutes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Johansson keeping full guard, as Shutes tries to pass. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Johansson is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Shutes frees his head nicely. Oh but Johansson has switched to an armbar! Shutes is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Johan Johansson!
Johan Johansson took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I want to thank the fans and everyone training out of Kribbson's MMA Garage.'.

Event: WCF 35: Warren vs Wolf
Date: Aug 22, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shutes misses with a kick to the body.
Shutes tried to score with a low kick but Spite checks it.
Spite misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shutes throws a body shot but no joy.
Shutes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spite.
Shutes lands with a good body shot.
Spite avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Spite scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shutes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spite throws a shot to the body.
Shutes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A leg kick checked by Spite.
Shutes does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Spite avoids the head kick by Shutes. #T1#
Shutes connects with a solid leg kick.
Spite has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shutes finds it's way round the side to connect with Spite's head.
Shutes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD#
Spite gets the takedown into side control.
Shutes prevents Spite from improving position.
Shutes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Spite wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Spite advances to full mount.
Spite avoids the attempt from Shutes to control.
Shutes is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T2##SUB#
Spite looking for a guillotine from mount but Shutes is having none of it.
Shutes tries to hold on but Spite pushes him away.
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!#SUB#
Spite is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Shutes has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shutes working to try and regain half guard. #SUB#
Spite working for a submission but Shutes is keeping him at bay.
Spite with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish. #SUB#
Spite swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nicky Spite!
An out of breath Nicky Spite thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Medieval Combat 5
Date: Jul 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shutes tries to bum rush Engozi with a series of wild strikes but Engozi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Engozi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Engozi shoots in but Shutes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Shutes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shutes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shutes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Engozi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Engozi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shutes connects with a solid leg kick.
Shutes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shutes pushes Engozi away with a front kick.
Shutes tries to clinch up but Engozi circles away and keeps his distance.
Shutes throws a one two combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Engozi shoots and misses #KD2#
and Shutes counters with a head kick that drops Engozi! #ROC2#Engozi is rocked!#T1##SUB2#
Shutes is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Oh Engozi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shutes stands and throws Engozi's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Shutes landing a few strikes.
Engozi seems to have got his legs back now.
Shutes sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Engozi is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Engozi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Engozi tries to get out of the position.
Shutes controls the position.
Shutes throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Engozi tries to improve position but can't.
Shutes controls the position.#T2#
Shutes misses with the ground and pound.
Shutes advances nicely into full mount. #SUB2#
Shutes working for a submission but Engozi is keeping him at bay.
Shutes controlling from mount.
Shutes is continuing to stall.#T3#
Shutes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Engozi wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Engozi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shutes on the ground.#SUB2#
Engozi defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Shutes's arms. #SUB2#
Shutes tightening his grip on Engozi, looking for the choke.
Engozi is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Shutes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wesley Shutes dominated that round.
That's time! Engozi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Shutes cracks Engozi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL2#
Shutes clinches.
Shutes stalling against the cage. #BC2#
Shutes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD#
Engozi drives through with a takedown into Shutes's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES2#
Shutes uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Shutes scores with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shutes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shutes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wesley Shutes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Engozi tries for a takedown but Shutes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Shutes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Shutes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shutes goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shutes. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Engozi enables Shutes to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Engozi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Engozi kicks Shutes off and gets to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Engozi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shutes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Engozi's sensitive parts.
Shutes lands with a kick to the ribs.
A head kick misses from Shutes. #CL2#
Shutes has Engozi up against the cage in a clinch.
Engozi wants to take the fight to the mat but Shutes manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T2##BC2#
Shutes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shutes lands with a shot to the body.
Engozi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A solid body kick from Shutes.
Shutes lands a big head kick that sends Engozi to the canvas! Shutes follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wesley Shutes!
Wesley Shutes decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Emanuel Engozi stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sorry but i dont think i want to talk...'.

Event: Medieval Combat 4
Date: Jun 15, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shutes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hayden has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shutes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hayden sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shutes throws a lazy right hand but Hayden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shutes scoring well with a low kick there.
Shutes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shutes feints and then cracks Hayden's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hayden down.
Wesley Shutes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shutes throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hayden moves in looking to clinch but Shutes pushes him off.
Hayden moves out of range of the leg kick from Shutes.
Hayden seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Shutes has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hayden is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Hayden shoots in for a takedown but Shutes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A nice leg kick from Hayden, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Shutes crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hayden - the referee stops the clock and Shutes gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hayden. Shutes manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nice body kick from Shutes.
Shutes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Both fighters circling a little - Shutes finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shutes with a nice calf kick.
Hayden on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hayden moves out of range of the leg kick from Shutes.
Shutes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Shutes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
Hayden scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hayden throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Shutes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hayden. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shutes avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hayden.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Hayden wants to control but Shutes is keeping him busy.
Shutes is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hayden has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Hayden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shutes keeps working.
Shutes struggling a bit here.
Shutes tries to buck Hayden off but Hayden is having none of it.#T2#
Hayden working away.
Shutes stops Hayden from passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shutes tries to buck Hayden off but Hayden is having none of it.
Shutes keeps Hayden under control for a moment.
Shutes is trying to control Hayden's posture but Hayden avoids it.
Hayden controls the position from side control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Hayden working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Shutes is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hayden off and has taken his back!#T3#
Shutes controlling from the back.#SUB2#
Shutes looking to break Hayden's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Hayden remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Shutes will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Hayden covering up well under a series of strikes from Shutes.
Shutes is hanging on to Hayden's back as he tries to escape.
Hayden trying to control the position but Shutes manages to sink in the hooks.
Shutes controlling well, preventing Hayden from escaping the position.
Hayden is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at JAG Battle Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Hayden looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T4##SUB2#
Hayden is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #SUB2#
Hayden is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Shutes gets his way!
Hayden tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Shutes controlling from the full mount.
Shutes looking to control but Hayden is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wesley Shutes dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Hayden closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hayden is keen to just control but Shutes is a slippery customer.
Shutes wants to improve his position but Hayden is controlling well.
Hayden lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Hayden is looking for a kimura but Shutes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hayden to get the leverage.
Hayden prevents Shutes from standing back up.
Shutes is doing well to control the position and prevent Hayden from advancing to side control.
Shutes tries to roll over but Hayden keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shutes wants to control but Hayden is keeping busy.
Shutes tries to roll over but Hayden keeps him under control.#T1#
Hayden thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Shutes trying to hold on to Hayden's head to control him but Hayden postures up.
Hayden is trying to control. Shutes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Shutes is trying to control but can't.
Hayden is controlling the pace.
Hayden lands strikes from half guard.
Shutes is trying is best to control the position here. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shutes's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Shutes wants to control but Hayden is keeping busy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shutes jabs Hayden to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shutes moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Shutes throws a chopping leg kick but Hayden manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A big left from Hayden misses.
Shutes misses with a wild body shot.
Hayden feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hayden chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shutes can pounce on him.
Hayden goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shutes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hayden feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hayden misses with a body kick.
Hayden takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nice sprawl there from Hayden as Shutes shoots in.#T3#
Shutes checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hayden has a takedown stuffed.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hayden.
Shutes throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hayden.
Hayden misses with a leg kick.
Shutes looks to score with a jab to the body but Hayden is just out of range.
Shutes lands with a shot to the body.
Hayden sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hayden throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shutes's waist but Shutes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hayden off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clay Hayden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shutes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hayden manages to avoid it.
Shutes thuds his shin into the meat of Hayden's side.
Hayden looks to score with a jab to the body but Shutes is just out of range.
Hayden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Shutes throws a head kick that misses.
Hayden misses with a body shot
and Shutes counters with a stiff right hand.
Shutes throws a head kick that misses.
Shutes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hayden moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shutes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shutes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hayden. That did some damage!
Shutes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hayden manages to avoid it.
Shutes misses with a low kick.
Hayden tries a low kick but Shutes avoids it.#TD#
Hayden drives through with a takedown into guard.
Shutes keeping moving, preventing Hayden from controlling successfully.
Hayden stopping the sweep attempt from Shutes.
Shutes looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wesley Shutes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Hayden throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wesley Shutes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hayden takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hayden scoring well with a low kick there.
Shutes throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hayden feinted with a counter takedown.
Shutes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hayden rather than just go for the knockout.
Shutes scores with a head kick.
Shutes misses with a leg kick.
Hayden tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shutes shapes to counter with a head kick.
Shutes thumps Hayden with a low kick.
Shutes tries to clinch but Hayden moves out of range.
Shutes throws a low kick, looking for Hayden's leg but Hayden calmly moves out of range.
Hayden shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shutes defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayden fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Shutes lands with a kick to the temple. Hayden shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T1#
A head kick misses from Shutes.
Hayden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hayden is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hayden.
Shutes throws a push kick but Hayden slaps the foot to one side.
Shutes lands with a kick to the ribs.
Shutes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shutes lands with a nice body punch.
Hayden will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Shutes takes a swing at Hayden's ribcage but misses.
Hayden pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hayden fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clay Hayden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good work by Shutes as he checks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shutes! But no joy.
Shutes misses with a head kick. #T2#
Shutes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hayden looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice sprawl there from Shutes as Hayden shoots in.
Hayden fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shutes checks it well. #CL#
Hayden closes the distance and pushes Shutes back into the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #TD#
Hayden pulls Shutes into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shutes slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hayden trying to control the position.
Shutes trying to control but Hayden is working from the bottom. #T3#
Hayden looking for a sweep. Not yet Hayden, not yet.
Shutes engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hayden avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shutes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hayden keeping full guard, as Shutes tries to pass. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hayden fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hayden throws a head kick but Shutes moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hayden. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hayden tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shutes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shutes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hayden tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shutes is able to avoid easily.
Wesley Shutes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hayden blocks a head kick by Shutes.
A good leg kick by Hayden.
Hayden goes for a double leg but Shutes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shutes continues to drive forward.
Shutes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hayden seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Shutes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hayden.
Shutes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hayden stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shutes walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hayden checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL#
Hayden has Shutes up against the cage in a clinch.
Shutes displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hayden up against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wesley Shutes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shutes winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wesley Shutes!
During a confident post fight interview, Wesley Shutes thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Medieval Combat 3
Date: Jun 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sundial fails to land the takedown.
Shutes misses with a double jab.
Sundial tries to clinch there but Shutes circles away.
Sundial takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sundial changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shutes tries to avoid it but Sundial manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shutes to the ground. Shutes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sundial goes for a double leg but Shutes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shutes continues to drive forward.
Wesley Shutes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Sundial.
Shutes scores with a kick to the midsection.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sundial misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shutes.
Sundial misses with the head strike.
The referee calls for Shutes to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sundial wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shutes has him pressed against the cage.
Shutes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shutes throws a punch but it's blocked by Sundial. #T1#
Sundial misses with the head strike.
Shutes landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Shutes leaning against his opponent.
Shutes controlling the action here for a moment.
Sundial tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sundial misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sundial misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sundial lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Shutes - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Shutes stalling in the clinch but Sundial improves position.
Shutes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shutes tries a body shot but Sundial blocks it.
Shutes is looking to control Sundial's arms but Sundial gets an underhook and turns him. Now Shutes has his back to the cage. #BC#
Shutes breaks the clinch. #T2#
Shutes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shutes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sundial fails with a takedown attempt.
Sundial ducks under a wild hook from Shutes.
Shutes misses with a body shot.
Sundial takes a kick to the side of the head.
Shutes throws a head kick that half lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sundial leaves Shutes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Shutes pushes Sundial up against the cage in a clinch.
Shutes is trying to break free.
Shutes working hard to break the clinch.
Shutes managing to block the knees to the body from Sundial.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Shutes lands an elbow inside. #T3#
Shutes lands a knee to the head.
Sundial is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shutes is defending well for now.
Shutes utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sundial scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sundial stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sundial swings wildly with an uppercut but Shutes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shutes stalls.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sundial creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sundial working aggressively here.
Sundial has Shutes pressed against the cage.
Sundial misses with a punch to the body.
Shutes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T4#
Shutes landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Shutes letting Sundial take a breather here.
Shutes is looking to break free of the clinch but Sundial has double underhooks.
Sundial is struggling to control the position.
Sundial has a couple of punches blocked by Shutes.
Shutes lands a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sundial holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A knee to the head by Shutes.
A short uppercut from Shutes.
Sundial is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shutes is defending well for now.
Sundial avoids the elbow strike from Shutes, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Sundial.
Sundial wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wesley Shutes dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Shutes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Shutes moves into the clinch successfully.
Shutes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sundial can do to turn this around?
Shutes lands a nice knee to the body.
Shutes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Shutes fails to land.
Shutes lands a good knee to the midsection. Sundial won't want to take too many of those.
Sundial lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shutes backwards.
Sundial prevents a body shot from Shutes.
Shutes trying to stall but Sundial improves his position.
Wesley Shutes has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sundial has a couple of punches blocked by Shutes.
Shutes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shutes is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sundial swings wildly with an uppercut but Shutes uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Shutes manages to break the clinch. #T1#
Sundial wants to clinch up but Shutes keeps it at a distance.
Shutes stuffs the takedown attempt from Sundial. Sundial gets slowly back to his feet.
Shutes throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Shutes wants to clinch up but Sundial keeps it at a distance.
Sundial tries to clinch up but Shutes circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Shutes was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sundial.
Sundial tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shutes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shutes thuds a left hand into Sundial's body.
Sundial shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shutes as he jumps to the side.
Shutes moves in looking to clinch but Sundial pushes him off.
Shutes works Sundial's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Sundial closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Shutes breaks the clinch.
Shutes throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wesley Shutes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sundial gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shutes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wesley Shutes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Sundial.#T2#
Shutes lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shutes stuffs the takedown.
Shutes scores with a leg kick.
Shutes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wesley Shutes is winning the standup battle so far.
Shutes swats away the attempt to clinch by Sundial.
Sundial takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sundial tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shutes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shutes with a nice calf kick.
Shutes lands a front kick.#CL#
Sundial gets tackled into the cage by Shutes. Shutes maintains the clinch.
Sundial is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shutes is defending well for now.
Shutes blocks an uppercut.
Shutes landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sundial is breathing heavily.#T3#
Shutes working Sundial over with knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sundial is trying to maintain a safe position but Shutes gets an underhook and turns Sundial into the cage.
Shutes looking to throw knees to the head but Sundial is blocking nicely.
Shutes misses with some punches. #BC#
Shutes breaks from the clinch.
Crunch! Shutes slams his shin into Sundial's torso.
Sundial takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shutes scores with a kick to the body.
Sundial with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shutes to score with a decent uppercut.#CL#
Shutes gets a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sundial fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Sundial managing to block the knees to the body from Shutes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sundial fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sundial misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shutes.
Shutes blocking some punches.
Sundial lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shutes backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sundial takes an elbow to the forehead.
Shutes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shutes misses with a knee strike.
Shutes lands a nice elbow.
Shutes leaning his opponent against the cage.
Shutes landing some nice looking knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wesley Shutes dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Shutes wants to clinch.
Both fighters circling a little - Shutes finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Shutes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sundial.
Shutes lands a nice looking body shot.
Shutes throws a head kick that half lands.
Shutes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sundial tries to clinch up but Shutes circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shutes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sundial moves away.
Sundial tries to clinch up.
A nice leg kick from Shutes, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shutes scores with a head kick. Sundial tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sundial tries to clinch up but Shutes circles away and keeps his distance.
Shutes throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T1#
Sundial wants to clinch.
Shutes lands a really nice looking cross but Sundial seems unphased.
Shutes bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Shutes scores with a head kick. #CL2#
Sundial clinches up against the cage.
Sundial stalling in the clinch but Shutes improves position.
Sundial swings wildly with an uppercut but Shutes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shutes misses with a body punch.
Shutes unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sundial lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Shutes trying to land knees to the body. #T2#
Sundial displaying some good clinch control by pressing Shutes up against the cage.
Shutes creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sundial's defenses.
Sundial is struggling to control the position.
Shutes pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sundial trying to land knees to the body.
Sundial has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Shutes.
Shutes blocks an uppercut.
Sundial has Shutes pressed against the cage.
Sundial wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shutes has him pressed against the cage.
Sundial stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Shutes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Shutes is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Shutes crunches a lovely knee into Sundial's ribcage.
Shutes trying to land knees to the body. #BC#
Shutes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick from Shutes lands but Sundial takes it in his stride. #CL2#
Sundial moves into range and clinches up with Shutes.
Shutes unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sundial lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sundial takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sundial can't find room to land a body shot as Shutes controls the action.
Sundial misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shutes has a couple of punches blocked by Sundial.
Sundial fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shutes looking to throw knees to the head but Sundial is blocking nicely.
Shutes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sundial backwards.
Shutes scores a nice knee to the body. #T4#
Sundial blocks a body shot from Shutes.
Shutes is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sundial content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Wesley Shutes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sundial managing to block the knees to the body from Shutes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shutes trying to land knees to the body.
Shutes is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sundial is trying to stall.
A short left from Sundial.
Sundial taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Shutes lands a good knee to the midsection. Sundial won't want to take too many of those.
Ken Sundial has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shutes lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wesley Shutes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shutes has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wesley Shutes!
A relieved looking Wesley Shutes thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Rural Champion 2
Date: Feb 29, 2020

#R1#
Shutes throws a sloppy body shot
and Khan counters with a two punch combo.
Khan misses the shot to the body.
Shutes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shutes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shutes moves out of range as Khan strikes.
Shutes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shutes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shutes dodges the punch combination from Khan.
A little jabbing left from Shutes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Khan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Shutes backs up against the cage.
Shutes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Khan swinging wildly here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab, jab by Khan - just one landing.
Shutes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shutes looks for the body kick but Khan saw that one coming. #T1#
Khan misses with a wild body shot.
Shutes tries to counter with a clinch but Khan shakes him off and moves away.
Shutes's coach down at Hands of Stone Gym (Low Capacity, Fast Results) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Shutes's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Khan throws a good cross that connects.
Khan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shutes circles away quickly and effectively.
Khan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Khan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Khan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shutes was well out of range. Poor timing from Khan.
Shutes feints and then cracks Khan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Khan down.
Shutes slips a straight right by Khan.
Shutes thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Khan if he has to take too many more of those.
Shutes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Khan looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Khan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Khan swinging wildly here.
Shutes scores with a push kick.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khan stuns Shutes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shutes lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Khan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shutes can pounce on him.
Khan misses with a series of wild punches.
Khan misses with a two punch combination. #CL2#
Shutes has managed to clinch. #BC#
Khan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shutes throws a head kick but Khan moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Shutes.
Khan lands an overhand right.
Shutes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shutes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Khan.
Some wild striking there from Khan. #T3#
Khan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Khan's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Khan duly obliges.
Khan misses with the combination.
Khan throws a right and a left that Shutes avoids nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Khan as he connects with a hook.
Shutes throws a head kick but Khan moves out of range.
Shutes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Khan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Khan throws a right hand that Shutes ducks under and follows up with a left that Shutes also avoids with ease.
Khan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Khan misses with a series of wild punches.
Shutes tries to counter by closing the distance.
Khan is breathing heavily.
Khan misses with a double jab
and Shutes counters with a slapping leg kick.
Shutes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Khan.
Shutes is trying to counter with his kicks.#T4#
Shutes connects with an inside leg kick.
Khan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shutes on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khan takes a kick to the side of the head.
Khan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shutes counters with a slapping leg kick.
Khan misses with the combination.
Khan walks forward, straight into a front kick from Shutes.
Khan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shutes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Khan misses with a combination
and Shutes counters with an outside leg kick. #CL2#
Shutes clinches with his opponent.
Khan prevents a body shot from Shutes.
Shutes lands an elbow just above Khan 's eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aiden Khan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Khan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CUT2#
It looks like Aiden Khan has been cut.
Khan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shutes can do to turn this around?
Khan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Aiden Khan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Khan throws a series of punches but Shutes moves out of range.
Shutes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Khan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Shutes misses with an attempted mid kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shutes.
Khan keeps the fight on the outside.
Shutes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khan was well out of range. Poor timing from Shutes.
Khan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Khan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Shutes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shutes scores with a leg kick.
Khan throws a right hand that Shutes ducks under and follows up with a left that Shutes also avoids with ease.
Khan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shutes.
Khan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T1#
Khan misses with a few strikes there.
Shutes fails to land the takedown.
Khan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Shutes is breathing heavily.
Khan slips a jab from Shutes.
Khan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Khan tests Shutes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Khan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shutes slips a jab and a cross from Khan.
Shutes throws a nice outside leg kick.
Khan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shutes counters with a leg kick.
Khan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Khan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Khan throws a one two combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice jab there from Khan.
Khan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
Shutes lands a right hook to the body.
Shutes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Khan.
A little jabbing left from Shutes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Shutes tries a head kick but it misses.
Khan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shutes. Shutes obviously looking to wear him down.
Khan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shutes.
Shutes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Aiden Khan is winning the standup battle so far.
Shutes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Khan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Khan throws a right hand that Shutes ducks under and follows up with a left that Shutes also avoids with ease.
Khan throws a series of strikes that have Shutes backpedaling. #CL2#
Shutes clinches up against the cage.
Khan is trying to break the clinch but Shutes is controlling him.
Khan is trying to break the clinch but Shutes is controlling him.
Khan is trying to break the clinch but Shutes has him pressed against the cage.
Shutes is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T3#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Shutes. #BC2#
Shutes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice sprawl there from Khan as Shutes shoots in.
Khan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Khan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shutes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Khan rather than just go for the knockout.
Shutes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shutes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Khan.
Shutes connects with an inside leg kick.#T4#
Shutes tries to clinch
and Khan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Shutes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Khan's sensitive parts.
Shutes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Shutes throws a leg kick
and Khan counters with a one-two to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Shutes clinches.
Shutes scores with a knee to the head.
Khan is trying to push Shutes away but Shutes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Shutes lands a knee to the body.
Khan is trying to break free.
Khan has had enough of the clinch but Shutes keeps him there for the moment.
Shutes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shutes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Khan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shutes to keep the fight standing.
Shutes stalling against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aiden Khan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aiden Khan's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Shutes misses with a low kick.
Khan misses with a few strikes there.
Khan throws a right and a left that Shutes avoids nicely.
Shutes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Khan's sensitive parts.
Khan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Khan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shutes.
Shutes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Khan looks to score with a jab to the body but Shutes is just out of range.
Shutes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shutes is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Khan.
Shutes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Khan misses with an uppercut. Shutes saw that one coming.
Khan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khan lands with a hook. Shutes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Shutes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Khan thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Khan misses with a double jab
and Shutes counters with a series of strikes. Khan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Shutes misses with a body shot.
Khan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shutes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Khan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Khan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shutes has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shutes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shutes bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Shutes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Khan misses with the combination.
Good leg kick by Shutes there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Shutes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shutes. #T2#
Some wild striking there from Khan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khan throws a sloppy body shot
and Shutes counters with a head kick.
Shutes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khan moves away.
Khan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shutes.
Shutes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The fighters circle momentarily. Khan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Khan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Khan misses with a body shot.
Shutes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khan.
Shutes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khan manages to avoid it.
Shutes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khan manages to avoid it.
Khan misses with a wild body shot.
Khan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shutes. #T3#
Khan misses with a double jab.
Shutes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Khan's sensitive parts.
Khan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shutes fails with a takedown attempt.
Khan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Khan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Khan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shutes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick from Shutes misses
and Khan counters with a series of strikes. Shutes will be more careful next time no doubt.
Khan throws a series of punches but Shutes moves out of range.
Shutes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Khan looks to land a combination but Shutes avoids it well.
Shutes is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Shutes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Khan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shutes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Khan. #T4#
Shutes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Khan. #CL2#
Shutes clinches with his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wesley Shutes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Khan is trying to break free.
Khan wants to get back to striking at distance but Shutes won't allow it.
Khan blocks a body shot from Shutes.
Aiden Khan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shutes looking to throw knees to the head but Khan is blocking nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aiden Khan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Khan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aiden Khan!
Our winner, Aiden Khan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 25, 2020

#R1#
Shutes fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Deck feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Shutes is trying to control the position but Deck postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deck controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Deck lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shutes keeping full guard, as Deck tries to pass.
Shutes pulls Deck in close to his closed guard and prevents Deck from doing any damage or advancing position.
Deck slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1##SUB2#
Shutes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Deck is aware though and is defending well.
Deck passes into half guard.
Deck controlling the action here. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Deck is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shutes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Deck tries to stand but can't do so whilst Shutes controls his leg.
Deck is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shutes blocks a low kick nicely.
Shutes throws a nice head kick!
Deck motions for Shutes to come forward. Deck throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T3##CL2#
Shutes clinches with his opponent.
Deck leaning his opponent against the cage.
Shutes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Deck fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Deck misses with a head kick.
Shutes scores with a head kick. #TD#
Deck dives in and scores a takedown into Shutes's guard.
Shutes is looking to stand back up but Deck counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Shutes. #REVB#
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T4#
Shutes is trying to maintain the position but Deck is very close to passing his half guard.
Deck wants to stand but Shutes has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Deck looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Shutes with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Deck works his foot free and advances to mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Deck cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hugeo Deck dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Deck bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Shutes wants to get back to his feet but Deck is dominant here and he's now got Shutes's back!#SUB#
Deck tightening his grip on Shutes, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Deck is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #SUB#
Deck patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deck keeps control of the position as Shutes tries to break free.
Shutes is covering up but some of the strikes from Deck are getting through and doing damage. #T1#
Shutes tries to roll but Deck sticks to his back. #SUB#
Shutes showing good submission defense here.
Shutes rolls, trying to escape but Deck keeps control of the position. #SUB#
Deck working for a choke but Shutes is defending well.
I would not like to be Shutes right now. #T2#
Shutes is trying to get back to his feet but Deck has full control of the position and if anything, Shutes has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Shutes trying to control the position but Deck manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Deck is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Shutes is defending well though. Deck let's go of the attempt for now.
Shutes is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Deck's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T3#
Deck is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Shutes. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.#SUB#
Deck looking for the RNC.
Shutes trying to get back to his feet but Deck is in full control for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deck lands a shot to the body.
Deck is not going to allow Shutes to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Deck working for a choke but Shutes is defending well. #T4#
Deck lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Deck lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Shutes trying to control the hands but Deck breaks the grip.
Shutes trying to get back to his feet but Deck is in full control for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shutes tries to escape the position.
Shutes is trying to remain composed but Deck is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hugeo Deck dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Shutes clinches up with Deck and pushes him back against the cage.
Shutes lands with a right to the head.
Deck wants to take the fight to the mat but Shutes manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Shutes is trying to pull guard but Deck has him pressed against the cage.
Deck tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC#
Deck breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shutes fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Deck was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Shutes tries to clinch but Deck moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shutes shoots in looking for a takedown. Deck tries to sprawl out of it but Shutes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Deck manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hugeo Deck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wesley Shutes.
Shutes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Shutes tries to clinch there but Deck circles away.
Shutes shoots in but Deck avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Shutes wants to clinch.
Shutes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shutes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Deck decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Deck wants to work for an arm triangle but Shutes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Deck winds up and cracks Shutes with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Deck is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shutes can do to turn this around?
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T2##SUB#
Deck is looking for a kimura here.
Well, if Deck is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Deck scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T3#
Shutes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Deck is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Deck is trying to work for a kimura but Shutes is defending well.
Deck is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Deck is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Deck perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Shutes tries to clinch but Deck moves out of range.
Shutes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Deck as he jumps to the side.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Deck shoots in and gets a takedown into Shutes's guard.
Wesley Shutes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hugeo Deck is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Shutes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Deck can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hugeo Deck showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Deck, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugeo Deck!

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