Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: OFK 246-Mad Onion Vs Fredricks
Date: Nov 13, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Carpenter closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Carpenter working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Shortman has hold of Carpenter's hands but Carpenter slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Shortman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Carpenter is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Shortman is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Carpenter scores with a couple of nice shots.
Carpenter looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Carpenter lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Carpenter sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Shortman actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Shortman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Shortman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Carpenter pulls his head out easily.
Carpenter sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1##SUB#
Shortman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nice strikes from Carpenter there.
Shortman on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Carpenter in particular looking to stall.
Carpenter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shortman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shortman moves into full guard.
Carpenter engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Shortman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Carpenter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Carpenter manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Carpenter working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Carpenter is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Shortman is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2##SUB#
Carpenter avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Carpenter stays in close to Shortman's body and controls the position.
Carpenter keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shortman's head.
Carpenter showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carpenter connects with a couple of short punches.
Carpenter showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Shortman has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Carpenter is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Shortman.
Carpenter cracks Shortman with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T3#
Check out the look on Carpenter's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Shortman is looking for a sweep.
Shortman sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Carpenter stalling.
Shortman on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Carpenter takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Carpenter is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Carpenter is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Shortman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Carpenter pulls his head out easily.
Carpenter stalling.
Carpenter working the head and body with strikes. #T4##SUB#
Shortman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Carpenter is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Let's hope that Carpenter 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.#SUB#
Shortman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Shortman looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Shortman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Carpenter pulls his head out easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carpenter controlling the action here. #SUB#
Shortman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Carpenter dominated that round.
That's time! Shortman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
Carpenter moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Shortman is fighting off a takedown attempt but Carpenter is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Shortman to the mat. Shortman regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Shortman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Carpenter defends well.#SUB#
Shortman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Carpenter is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Carpenter is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Shortman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Carpenter defends it easily.#SUB#
Shortman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Carpenter defends well.#T1##SUB#
Shortman is looking for a triangle but Carpenter pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Shortman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Carpenter is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Shortman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Carpenter defends it easily.
Carpenter sitting in guard here, content to control.
Carpenter wants to pass the guard but Shortman is keeping the position.
Carpenter postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Carpenter keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shortman's head.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Shortman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Carpenter sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Shortman's guard.
Carpenter slows the pace down in half guard.
Carpenter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Shortman actively working from the bottom here.
Nice strikes from Carpenter there.
Carpenter keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Shortman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Carpenter sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Shortman is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Carpenter scores with a couple of nice shots.
Carpenter looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Carpenter working over Shortman with some ground and pound. Shortman looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Carpenter lands strikes from half guard.
Carpenter content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Shortman actively working from the bottom here.
Carpenter slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Shortman looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Carpenter controlling the pace. #SUB#
Shortman looking for submissions off his back.
Carpenter is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Shortman actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Carpenter trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Shortman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Carpenter pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Carpenter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Carpenter pushes Shortman up against the cage in a clinch.
Carpenter has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shortman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Carpenter digs a right hand into Shortman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shortman's gas tank. #TD2#
Carpenter has clasped his hands together around Shortman's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Carpenter controls the position from side control.
Shortman is trying to get back to half guard.
Carpenter grinds an elbow into Shortman's temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carpenter happy to just control the position for now.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Carpenter.
Shortman tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Carpenter presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #T1#
Shortman working to try and regain half guard.
Carpenter looking to control and managing it successfully.
Carpenter scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Shortman? #CUT2#It looks like James Shortman has been cut.
Carpenter lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Shortman hang on?
Carpenter content just to control the position here.
Shortman gets back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Carpenter in particular looking to stall.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Carpenter lands a nice short elbow.
Carpenter prevents Shortman from improving his position.
Carpenter scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Carpenter is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
Shortman tries to roll over but Carpenter keeps him under control.
Carpenter content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Shortman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Carpenter seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Carpenter seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Shortman looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Shortman looking for submissions off his back.
Carpenter looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T3#
Still in half guard, Carpenter seems content to control.
Carpenter seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Carpenter is taking a breather. Shortman says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Shortman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Carpenter is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Carpenter is nestled in close to Shortman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#CUT2#James Shortman's cut is getting worse.
Carpenter seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Shortman on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #CUT2#James Shortman's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Mike Carpenter has got the better of the ground game so far.
Carpenter perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4##SUB#
Shortman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Carpenter is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Carpenter is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shortman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Carpenter.
Carpenter looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Shortman looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Carpenter is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shortman defends it well.
James Shortman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mike Carpenter is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Carpenter scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Carpenter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Carpenter 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Carpenter!

Event: OFK 237 -
Date: Oct 15, 2022

#R1#
Shortman shoots for a double leg takedown but Cooper sprawls well. He's pushed Shortman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cooper dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Cooper. Beautiful body shot.
Shortman shoots and misses
and Cooper counters with a stiff right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Cooper as he connects with a hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cooper, as that shot connected.
Cooper throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shortman on the side of the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cooper.#CUT#It looks like James Shortman has been cut.
Cooper scores with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cooper keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cooper lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Cooper throws a shot to the body. #KD#
Cooper drops Shortman with a beautiful combination! Shortman stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Cooper is looking for the KO!#ROC#Shortman is rocked!
James Shortman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Are you kidding me?! Cooper ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Shortman clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Matt Cooper!

Event: OFK 231 - De Geno Vs Alcala
Date: Sep 24, 2022

#R1#
Shortman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Carpenter's waist but Carpenter gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shortman off to one side. #CL#
Carpenter closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Carpenter wants the takedown. Shortman is fighting it off but Carpenter persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Shortman's guard against the cage.
Carpenter is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Carpenter is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Carpenter postures up and lands a big shot to Shortman's brow. #SUB2#
Shortman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Carpenter landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Shortman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Carpenter is working Shortman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Shortman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Carpenter is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Shortman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T1#
Carpenter controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Shortman looking for a guillotine here but Carpenter defends easily.
Carpenter 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. #SUB2#
Shortman has his foot on Carpenter's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Carpenter works his way back into a safe position though.
Carpenter has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Carpenter controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Shortman is looking for a triangle but Carpenter pushes his legs off easily.
Carpenter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Carpenter controls from within his opponent's guard.
Carpenter makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Carpenter controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Carpenter working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Shortman's head.#SUB2#
Shortman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Carpenter defends well.#SUB2#
Shortman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Carpenter defends well.#SUB2#
Shortman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Carpenter can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Carpenter content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Carpenter advances to half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Shortman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Carpenter pulls his head out easily.
We've been hearing that Carpenter has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Shortman on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Carpenter in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Shortman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Carpenter looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Carpenter is taking a breather. Shortman says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Carpenter is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shortman sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Shortman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Carpenter controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Shortman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Carpenter dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Shortman shoots and misses #KD#
and Carpenter counters with a big uppercut that knocks Shortman off his feet! Carpenter dives into side control looking to finish!#CUT#It looks like James Shortman has been cut.
Mike Carpenter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Carpenter working the body and head with strikes.
Carpenter controls the position.
Carpenter working the ground and pound. #ROC#Shortman is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carpenter happy to just control the position for now.
Shortman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Carpenter wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shortman takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Shortman manages to get back to half guard.
Carpenter is controlling the pace.
Carpenter drops an elbow to the side of Shortman's head. #SUB2#
Shortman is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Carpenter is tapping! Great win for Shortman!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). James Shortman!
A very excited looking James Shortman 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: OFK 220 - Okafor Vs Spice
Date: Aug 14, 2022

#R1#
Shortman shoots in for a takedown but Haardt shows good takedown defense.
Shortman tries for a takedown but Haardt circles away easily
and Haardt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like James Shortman has been cut.#CL#
Haardt has taken the fight to the clinch.
Haardt lands an elbow just above Shortman 's eye.
A short left from Haardt. #CUT#That has opened up James Shortman's cut even more.
Haardt content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Haardt scores with a shoulder strike.
Haardt crunches a lovely knee into Shortman's ribcage.
Haardt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shortman takes a knee right on the jaw!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haardt creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Shortman's defenses. #CUT#The cut above James Shortman's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#KD#
Haardt drops Shortman onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Shortman is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#Shortman is rocked!#CUT#James Shortman's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bertel Haardt!
An out of breath and clearly excited Bertel Haardt thanked Altitude Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: OFK 212 - Okafor Vs Gunner
Date: Jul 17, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Shortman throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wilson was covering up waiting for the punch and Shortman finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
Shortman drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Wilson dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Wilson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shortman's head.#CUT#It looks like James Shortman has been cut.
Wilson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wilson sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Shortman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Shortman working for a triangle but Wilson defends it easily.
Wilson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Shortman looking for a triangle here. Wilson is fighting it but it looks tight! Shortman pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Wilson is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). James Shortman!
James Shortman seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: OFK 205 - King Vs Gay G
Date: Jun 25, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Vieira shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Vieira was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Shortman is being controlled here.
Shortman tries to improve position but can't.
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.
Shortman looks to move to half guard but instead Vieira has passed into mount! Damn!
Vieira pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Shortman is in all sorts of trouble here.
Vieira controlling from mount.
Shortman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Shortman sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Vieira looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Shortman actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Shortman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Vieira trying to mount his opponent but Shortman defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vieira drops an elbow to the side of Shortman's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Vieira lands a nice short elbow.
Vieira drops an elbow to the side of Shortman's head.
Vieira is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Shortman!
Vieira controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vieira connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #CUT2#It looks like James Shortman has been cut.
Vieira landing strikes from the mount.#CUT2#James Shortman's cut is getting worse.
Shortman is in all sorts of trouble here.
Vieira controlling the pace for now.
Shortman is looking to improve his position but Vieira isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Vieira scores with a couple of good head shots there. #CUT2#James Shortman's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Roberto Vieira!

Event: OFK 197 - Dokov Vs Plutov
Date: May 28, 2022

#R1#
Shortman dives in and grabs Haardt's left leg, looking for a takedown. Haardt pushes down on Shortman's head and hops out.
Shortman needs to keep his hands up - Haardt had a free shot at his head there.#CUT#It looks like James Shortman has been cut.#TD2#
Haardt gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Shortman to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Haardt wriggles free and stands up.
Haardt jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shortman shoots for a takedown but Haardt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Shortman is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Haardt's half guard.

Haardt manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Shortman keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haardt lands a body punch in the clinch.
Haardt utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Shortman looks winded!
Haardt digs a right hand into Shortman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shortman's gas tank. #T1#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Haardt takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Haardt stalling against the cage.
Haardt utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Haardt.#BC#
Haardt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Haardt lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Haardt keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bertel Haardt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Shortman.
Shortman shoots for a takedown but Haardt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Haardt works Shortman's body with a nice hook.#CL#
Haardt moves into range and clinches up with Shortman.#T2#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Haardt takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
I was talking to Haardt's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Haardt breaks the clinch.
Haardt is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT#That has opened up James Shortman's cut even more.
A nice inside leg kick there by Haardt. That's going to slow Shortman down. #KD#
Haardt sends Shortman crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Haardt is motioning to the referee to let Shortman up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT#The cut above James Shortman's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haardt lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Shortman out cold! Shortman is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bertel Haardt!
Bertel Haardt very nearly forgot to thank Altitude Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: OFK 191 - Kelly Vs Wanker
Date: May 07, 2022

#R1#
Shortman closes the distance and clinches up with Haardt, looking for a takedown. Shortman pushes Haardt against the cage but Haardt circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shortman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Haardt scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#It looks like James Shortman has been cut.
Horrible takedown attempt by Shortman or perhaps it was just good defense by Haardt, which made it look bad.
Shortman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shortman tries for a takedown but Haardt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Shortman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shortman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Haardt counters with a one-two to the body. #KD2#
Haardt cracks Shortman with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Shortman looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Haardt finish him? #ROC2#Shortman is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haardt ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Shortman's jaw. Shortman's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Haardt does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bertel Haardt!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Bertel Haardt waved his t-shirt featuring Altitude Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: OFK 186 - Do Urden Vs Line
Date: Apr 17, 2022

#R1#
Milano connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT#It looks like James Shortman has been cut.
Shortman fails with the takedown
and Milano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
James Shortman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shortman walks into a jab.#KD#
Milano cracks Shortman with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Milano has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Shortman to stand back up!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shortman shoots for a double leg takedown but Milano sprawls well. He's pushed Shortman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Milano lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#ROC#Shortman is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up James Shortman's cut even more.
Milano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shortman dives in for a single leg takedown but Milano sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Monty Milano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Shortman.
Milano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shortman fails with a takedown attempt.
Milano throwing a counter right hand but Shortman manages to avoid it.
Milano lands with a shot to the body.
Shortman shoots in for a takedown but Milano shows good takedown defense.
Shortman has his takedown stuffed
and Milano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Milano cracks Shortman with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Shortman falls to his knees and Milano doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Monty Milano!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Monty Milano waved his t-shirt featuring PWNAGEâ„¢'s logo in front of the cameras.

Event: OFK 182 - Goodman Vs Cuba
Date: Apr 03, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Foster throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Shortman was covering up waiting for the punch and Foster finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Foster slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Foster trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Shortman is looking for a triangle but Foster pushes his legs off easily.
Foster sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Shortman has his foot on Foster's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Foster works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Shortman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Foster is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foster content to stall in guard here.
Shortman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Shortman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Foster content to stall in guard here. #T1##SU2#
Foster decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Shortman, up you get!
Shortman needs to keep his hands up - Foster had a free shot at his head there.
Shortman dives in and grabs Foster's left leg, looking for a takedown. Foster pushes down on Shortman's head and hops out.
Shortman goes for a double leg but Foster avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Foster continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Foster pulls guard successfully.
Foster is pulling down on Shortman's head to control his posture.
Foster is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Foster really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shortman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Well, if Foster 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. #SUB#
Shortman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2##SUB#
Shortman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Foster trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Shortman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Foster pulls his head out easily.
Foster trying to control from half guard but Shortman is working away.
Foster is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Shortman won't allow Foster to pass to mount.
Foster is trying to control. Shortman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3##SUB#
Shortman looking for submissions off his back.
Shortman is refusing to be controlled, as Foster sits in half guard. #SUB#
Shortman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Foster is looking to take a break and control but Shortman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Shortman looking for a kimura from the bottom but Foster passes into side control!
Foster landing strikes.
Shortman tries to buck Foster off but Foster is having none of it.#SU2#
Foster decides to stand back up. Foster steps back and let's Shortman get back to his feet.
Foster should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Shortman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Foster tries to avoid it but Shortman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Foster to the ground. Foster escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Shortman. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Shortman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Foster's waist but Foster gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shortman off to one side.
Foster looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Foster gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Foster breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD2#
Foster fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Shortman to the ground. Foster is now in Shortman's guard.#SUB#
Shortman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Foster gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Foster wants to control from the top but Shortman keeps moving. #SUB#
Shortman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Foster trying to control but Shortman is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Shortman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Shortman working for submissions but it's allowed Foster to get to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Foster dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Foster scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shortman is defended easily by Foster.
Shortman has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Foster counters by moving into the clinch. #TD2#
Foster turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SU2#
Foster stands up and beckons Shortman to his feet.
Foster scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shortman.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Shortman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shortman with a poor takedown
and Foster counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Foster clinches with his opponent. #T1##TD2#
Foster is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Shortman can't fight it off and eventually Foster manages to take the fight to the floor. Shortman looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Shortman throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Foster escapes and throws Shortman's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Foster working the head and body with strikes.
Shortman taking punishment in the form of punches. #SU2#
Foster has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Shortman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Foster pinned against the cage. Foster gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Foster slaps away a takedown attempt from Shortman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Foster wants to counter the offense by Shortman and move into the clinch position.
Foster has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Foster shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T2##SUB#
Foster has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Shortman to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Foster is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Shortman pulls down on the head and he's put Foster to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). James Shortman!
After the fight, James Shortman 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: OFK 167- Holloway Vs Rochester
Date: Feb 12, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Wilson gets caught flat footed, as Shortman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wilson pulls Shortman in close to prevent any damage.
Wilson 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.#SUB2#
Shortman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shortman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Shortman drops back, looking for a kneebar! Wilson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Wilson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Wilson! #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shortman manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Shortman wants to work for an arm triangle but Wilson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Shortman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1##SUB2#
Wilson is defending against the submission attempts here by Shortman.
Wilson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wilson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Wilson moves into full guard.
Shortman preventing the sweep. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Shortman postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Wilson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Shortman, into his guard. #REVR#
Wilson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wilson lands a couple of elbows.
Wilson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wilson's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #CUT#It looks like James Shortman has been cut.
Wilson chips away with some ground and pound.
Wilson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Wilson has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Shortman to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Wilson is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Shortman pulls down on the head and he's put Wilson to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). James Shortman!
James Shortman seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: OFK 159 - Knox Vs Line
Date: Jan 15, 2022

#R1##TD#
Shortman closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Shortman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vieira tries to get to full guard but Shortman has control of the leg.
Vieira manages to get to full guard.
Vieira managing to control the position.
Vieira looking for a sweep. Not yet Vieira, not yet.
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.
Vieira striking off his back but it's not causing Shortman any problems. #T1#
Vieira is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Shortman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shortman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vieira looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Shortman postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Vieira is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Shortman, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Vieira got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shortman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vieira has managed to get both his arms back between Shortman's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Vieira avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Shortman looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Vieira passes into side control. #T2#
Shortman sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Shortman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shortman wants to improve his position but Vieira is controlling well.
Vieira is controlling the pace. #SUB#
Shortman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vieira controlling the action here.#T3#
Vieira lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Shortman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vieira working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Vieira prevents Shortman from improving his position.
Vieira working over Shortman with some ground and pound. Shortman looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Vieira lands strikes from half guard.
Shortman tries to get to full guard but Vieira has control of the leg.
Vieira sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4##SUB#
Shortman looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Shortman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vieira looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Vieira's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Vieira working over Shortman with some ground and pound. Shortman looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Shortman looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Shortman actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Vieira dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Vieira scores with a takedown into Shortman's guard.
Vieira is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Vieira distracts Shortman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Shortman isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Vieira stacks Shortman on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Vieira!
Shortman is trying to work for a sweep but Vieira has mounted him!
Vieira has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vieira controlling the position easily from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira is in the full mount, landing strikes. #CUT2#It looks like James Shortman has been cut.
Vieira controlling the pace for now.
Shortman tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T1#
Vieira working Shortman over with strikes here.
Vieira sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Shortman can't escape the position.
Roberto Vieira has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shortman taking shots to the head.
Vieira landing shots from mount. #CUT2#James Shortman's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vieira controlling from the full mount.
Shortman can't escape the position.
Vieira lands a big shot there that rocks Shortman but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Vieira with shots to the head and body - Shortman looks very uncomfortable down there. #CUT2#Jeez, James Shortman's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Roberto Vieira!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 18, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Mspomfad has closed the distance and engaged Shortman in a clinch. #BC2#
Mspomfad pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shortman shoots in for a takedown but Mspomfad shows good takedown defense.
Shortman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mspomfad's waist but Mspomfad gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shortman off to one side.
Shortman is breathing heavily.#KD2#
A big head kick from Mspomfad and Shortman is sent sprawling to the canvas! #ROC2#Shortman is rocked!
Mspomfad content to stall in guard here.
Oh Shortman is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mspomfad advances to half guard.
Mspomfad slows the pace down in half guard.
Mspomfad looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#CUT2#James Shortman's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Still in half guard, Mspomfad seems content to control.#SUB#
Shortman actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mspomfad lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Shortman quite badly. Shortman pulls Mspomfad in close trying to recover. Mspomfad postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Shortman on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Shortman doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 14, 2021

#R1#
Shortman fails with a takedown attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Takeishi misses.
Shortman misses with a takedown attempt
and Takeishi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like James Shortman has been cut.
Shortman fails with the takedown
and Takeishi counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Shortman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shortman misses with a takedown
and Takeishi counters with a lovely straight right hand!#KD2#
Takeishi drops Shortman with a beautiful combination! Shortman stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Takeishi is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Shortman is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shortman leaves his chin hanging out and Takeishi seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Shortman crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mitsugu Takeishi!
Mitsugu Takeishi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GDL 130: Reed VS Milani
Date: Dec 04, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Lincoln looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Shortman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lincoln can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Lincoln is sitting in close to Shortman's body. Shortman has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Lincoln is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Lincoln is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Shortman.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). James Shortman!
James Shortman decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GDL 126: Yan VS Adlehyde
Date: Nov 06, 2021

#R1#
Boomer lands with a cross. #CUT2#It looks like James Shortman has been cut.
A cross from Boomer lands.
Boomer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shortman has his takedown stuffed
and Boomer counters with a left to the body.
Shortman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Boomer counter with a right hand.
Shortman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shortman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT2#James Shortman's cut is getting worse.
Good leg kick by Boomer.
Boomer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boomer scoring well with a low kick there.
Shortman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Boomer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#ROC2#Shortman is rocked!
Boomer pounces like a tiger and cracks Shortman with a vicious hook! Shortman is down but not out! Boomer follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mike Boomer!
During a confident post fight interview, Mike Boomer thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GDL 123: Schmidt VS Shumway
Date: Oct 16, 2021

#R1##TD#
Shortman feints and as Cell raises his hands in defense, Shortman changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Shortman drops back looking for a leg! Cell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cell manages to kick Shortman off! Shortman jumps back into Cell's guard. #SUB#
Shortman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shortman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shortman is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Shortman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shortman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Shortman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Cell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shortman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Shortman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shortman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Cell wants to stand but Shortman is controlling the position. #SUB#
Shortman 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. #SUB#
Shortman postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Cell is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Shortman, into his guard. #REVB#
Cell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cell postures up in Shortman's guard and throws a big left but Shortman blocks it. #SUB#
Shortman is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Cell frees his head nicely. Oh but Shortman has switched to an armbar! Cell is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). James Shortman!

Event: GDL 121: Daddy VS Fochi
Date: Oct 02, 2021

#R1#
Shortman has his takedown stuffed
and Hernandez counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like James Shortman has been cut.
Shortman fails with the takedown
and Hernandez counters with a nice body kick.
Hernandez seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Shortman looks winded!
Shortman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hernandez counters with a good, hard body kick but Shortman shrugs it off.
Francisco Hernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Shortman.#TD#
Shortman tries to sprawl but Hernandez drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shortman on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #ROC#Shortman is rocked!
Hernandez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Shortman is still in real trouble! Can Hernandez finish him?
Hernandez is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Shortman is hurt! He's hurt bad - Hernandez fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Shortman from any more punishment! Congratulations to Hernandez! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Francisco Hernandez!

Event: GDL 117: Biden VS Kogos
Date: Sep 04, 2021

#R1#
A punch combination from Banner misses.
Banner throws a head kick that Shortman semi-blocks. #CUT2#It looks like James Shortman has been cut.#CL2#
Banner gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Banner looking to throw knees to the head but Shortman is blocking nicely. #BC2#
Banner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A combination from Banner does no damage. #CL2#
Banner gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A left hand lands to the body for Banner.
Banner works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A body shot lands from Banner.
Shortman wants a takedown but no success here.
Banner should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Shortman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Banner scores with a knee to the head. #T1#
Banner working Shortman over with knees to the body.
Banner stalling the fight.
Shortman wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Shortman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banner cracks Shortman with a nice body shot.
Shortman is breathing heavily.
Banner lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2#
Banner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Banner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Banner lands with a kick to the temple. Shortman shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Banner throws a nice head kick!
Banner lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT2#James Shortman's cut is getting worse.
Banner closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Shortman out cold! Shortman corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alistair Banner!
A relieved looking Alistair Banner 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: GDL 111: Lasombra VS Bitch Tit
Date: Jul 24, 2021

#R1##TD#
Saunders shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Shortman is trying to defend but Saunders finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Shortman actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Saunders in particular looking to stall.
Shortman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Shortman actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Shortman looking for submissions off his back.
Saunders is keen to just control but Shortman is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shortman felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB2#
Shortman looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Shortman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Saunders pulls his head out easily. #T1##SUB2#
Shortman is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Saunders is tapping! Great win for Shortman!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). James Shortman!

Event: GDL 106: Dilbrandt VS Stepanov
Date: Jun 26, 2021

#R1##KD#
Dempsey drops Shortman with a beautiful combination! Shortman stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Dempsey is looking for the KO!#ROC#Shortman is rocked!#CUT#It looks like James Shortman has been cut.
Shortman dives in and grabs Dempsey's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dempsey pushes down on Shortman's head and hops out.
Shortman is still on wobbly legs! Can Dempsey finish him?
Shortman goes for a double leg but Dempsey avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dempsey continues to drive forward.
It looked like Dempsey was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shortman.
Shortman seems to have recovered his senses.
Shortman looks winded!
Dempsey throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shortman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dempsey throws an uppercut from hell that sends Shortman clean off his feet! He's out cold! Dempsey stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Dempsey!

Event: GDL 100: CHAMPIONS
Date: Jun 05, 2021

#R1##TD#
Shortman looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Pointer holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
Pointer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shortman pulls his head out easily.
We've been hearing that Shortman has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Shortman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Shortman is looking for a kimura here.
Pointer is controlling Shortman's position as best he can from this difficult position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Shortman seems to be working for a kimura but Pointer defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Shortman is working for a kimura but Pointer is defending it quite comfortably. #T1##SUB#
Shortman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Shortman wants to free his trapped foot but Pointer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pointer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Shortman 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.
Shortman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Pointer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shortman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shortman passes into half guard. #SUB#
Shortman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Shortman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pointer defends it well.
Pointer wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Shortman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Shortman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pointer is just riding it out for now. Shortman eventually gives up the hold. #T3##SUB2#
Pointer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Shortman is working for a kimura but Pointer is defending it quite comfortably.
Pointer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shortman is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Pointer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Shortman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Pointer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Pointer actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Pointer actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Shortman is working for a submission of some sort.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Shortman seems to be working for a kimura but Pointer defends the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Shortman dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Pointer lunges at Shortman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shortman's hand. #CUT2#It looks like James Shortman has been cut.
Shortman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pointer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
James Shortman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shortman with a poor takedown
and Pointer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #TD2#
Pointer drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Pointer is pushing down on Shortman's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shortman is fighting to maintain full guard but Pointer has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Pointer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pointer has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Shortman tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T1#
Pointer controlling his opponent.
Pointer has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at New York Public Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shortman is looking to improve his position but Pointer isn't that keen on the idea.
Pointer fails to take his opponent's back.
Pointer wants to control the pace but Shortman is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Pointer is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Shortman is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jess Pointer!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 06, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Tarbols moves into the clinch.
Shortman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tarbols gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tarbols is trying to pull guard but Shortman has him pressed against the cage.
Shortman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tarbols gets the underhooks and prevents it. #TD#
Shortman tightens his grip and picks Tarbols up, before dumping him to the ground. Tarbols manages to land in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Shortman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Tarbols escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shortman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Tarbols looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Shortman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shortman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tarbols is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Shortman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Shortman advances to half guard.
Tarbols is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Shortman seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Shortman is working for a kimura but Tarbols is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Shortman has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Tarbols defend it? Shortman steps over the head and cranks it - Tarbols is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Shortman!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). James Shortman!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 03, 2021

#R1#
Shortman misses with a two punch combination.
Nice takedown defense from Shortman. No joy for Da Silva on that attempt.
Shortman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Da Silva misses with a takedown attempt - Shortman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shortman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #CL2#
Shortman tries to keep at a distance but Da Silva has taken the fight into the clinch.
Shortman tries to pull guard but Da Silva holds him up against the cage and eventually Shortman drops back down to his feet.
Shortman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Da Silva prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Shortman. 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.
Shortman stalling.
Da Silva blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1#
Da Silva stalling the fight. #BC#
Shortman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Da Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Da Silva shoots in looking for a takedown but Shortman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Da Silva's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Da Silva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Da Silva shoots in looking for a takedown but Shortman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Da Silva's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Shortman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD#
Shortman looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Da Silva!#SUB#
Shortman is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Da Silva is trying to escape and Shortman transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Da Silva is forced to tap! Nice work there by Shortman! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Shortman!

Event: Madness Insanity Vol 420
Date: Apr 20, 2021

#R1#
Ekwall scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shortman in his tracks. #CUT#It looks like James Shortman has been cut.
Shortman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ekwall avoids it really well and circles away.
Ekwall dips to his left and cracks Shortman with an uppercut!
Shortman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shortman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ekwall.
Ekwall 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.
Shortman slips a jab and a cross from Ekwall.
Ekwall cracks Shortman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ekwall leaves Shortman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Ekwall sends Shortman crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Ekwall is motioning to the referee to let Shortman up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horrible takedown attempt by Shortman or perhaps it was just good defense by Ekwall, which made it look bad.
Wes Ekwall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Shortman.
Ekwall lands a hook that stumbles Shortman back into the cage. Ekwall follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Shortman to the canvas! Ekwall pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Shortman has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Wes Ekwall!
A very excited looking Wes Ekwall rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: Madness Insanity Vol 11
Date: Mar 31, 2021

#R1#
Shortman shoots in but Ablack avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Shortman decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Shortman trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Shortman has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Ablack defend it? Shortman steps over the head and cranks it - Ablack is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Shortman!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). James Shortman!

Event: MMMA Kings of Madness 12(LHW)
Date: Mar 07, 2021

#R1#
Shortman tries to clinch up
and Verdins counters with a left and a right that stings Shortman.
Verdins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shortman defends it nicely.
Shortman tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Verdins manages to circle out of the way.
Shortman tries to clinch there but Verdins circles away.
Shortman is looking to clinch but Verdins is avoiding it.
Shortman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Verdins wants to counter the offense by Shortman and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Verdins gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verdins prevents a body shot from Shortman. #BC2#
Verdins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Verdins keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Shortman tries to keep at a distance but Verdins has taken the fight into the clinch.
Shortman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Verdins prevents it. #T1#
Verdins is struggling to control the position.
Verdins should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#TD2#
Verdins has hold of one of Shortman's legs. Shortman is fighting the takedown attempt but Verdins gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Verdins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shortman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Verdins has managed to get both his arms back between Shortman's legs - danger averted.
Verdins stays in close to Shortman's body and controls the position.
Verdins trying to control the position from guard on top but Shortman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Verdins has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Lions Den. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T2#
Verdins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shortman is keeping the position for now.
Shortman pulls Verdins in to control the position.
Shortman has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Verdins wants to control from the top but Shortman keeps moving.
Verdins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shortman swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3##ES#
Shortman wriggles free and stands up. #TD#
Shortman feints and as Verdins raises his hands in defense, Shortman changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Verdins wriggles free and stands up.
Shortman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Verdins lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Verdins misses with a takedown attempt - Shortman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Verdins.
James Shortman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martins Verdins.#TD#
Shortman shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Shortman works his way into full mount!
Shortman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Martins Verdins dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Shortman shoots in but Verdins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Shortman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Verdins but Verdins pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Verdins wants to counter with a clinch but Shortman pushes him away.
Shortman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shortman drops his hands momentarily and Verdins takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT2#It looks like James Shortman has been cut.
Verdins is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shortman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shortman throws a combination that misses
and Verdins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shortman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Verdins counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Shortman. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Verdins rushes Shortman and presses him up against the cage.#T1##BC2#
Verdins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shortman has his takedown stuffed
and Verdins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Verdins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Verdins drags the fight down to the ground.
Shortman stands up over Verdins, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Verdins has a closed guard, preventing Shortman from standing up.
Shortman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Shortman postures up. #T2#
Shortman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shortman throwing strikes from guard but Verdins blocks nicely.
Shortman's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shortman just misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Shortman.
Shortman throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T3#
Shortman takes a little break here. Verdins wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Shortman has control of an arm but Verdins manages to advance to Shortman's back!
Shortman wants to escape the position.
Shortman trying to control the position but Verdins manages to sink in the hooks.
Verdins doesn't have the hooks in and Shortman manages to turn into his guard. #T4#
Shortman trying to control the position from guard on top but Verdins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shortman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Verdins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shortman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Shortman trying to control the position from guard on top but Verdins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Verdins is trying to keep Shortman in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Shortman gets to his feet - Verdins follows without any prompting.
Verdins shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shortman sprawls well. Shortman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Verdins gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Martins Verdins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on James Shortman's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Shortman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Verdins tries to avoid it but Shortman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Verdins to the ground. Verdins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Shortman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Verdins.
Verdins keeps the fight on the outside.
Shortman shoots in looking for a takedown but Verdins manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shortman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Verdins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Verdins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Verdins just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromShortman.
Shortman tries to score with a low kick but Verdins moves his leg out of the way.
Shortman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Shortman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Verdins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Martins Verdins seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Shortman scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Shortman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Verdins doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shortman.
Shortman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Verdins moves into full guard. #T1#
Shortman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Verdins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shortman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Verdins wants to control but Shortman passes easily into half guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shortman content to control rather than advance.
Verdins throws a strike from the bottom but Shortman passes into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shortman controls the position from side control.
Shortman trying to control the action but Verdins is working from the bottom. #T3#
Shortman content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Verdins is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Shortman's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Shortman is looking to advance position but Verdins won't allow it.
Shortman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Verdins is not content to let Shortman control the position.
Shortman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Shortman not landing any meaningful shots this time. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Verdins thows a body kick. Shortman tries to catch it but that hurt him.
No joy there for Shortman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shortman throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Verdins counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES#
Shortman scrambles and gets back to his feet.
James Shortman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Martins Verdins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shortman misses with a combination
and Verdins counters with a one-two 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 James Shortman.
I think Verdins 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martins Verdins!

Event: MMMA Kings of Madness 4 (FW)
Date: Feb 07, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Isomonsi gets a clinch.
Isomonsi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Shortman lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Shortman is trying to pull guard but Isomonsi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Isomonsi is working for takedown but Shortman is calmly controlling the position for now.
Isomonsi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Isomonsi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shortman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
James Shortman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Isomonsi.
Shortman is looking for a takedown.
Isomonsi jumps guard but Shortman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Isomonsi blocking some punches.
Shortman prevents the takedown attempt.
Shortman tries to stall but Isomonsi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Isomonsi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shortman stuffs the takedown.
Shortman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Isomonsi counters with a leg kick. #T1##CL2#
Isomonsi closes the distance and clinches.
Shortman is trying to pull guard but Isomonsi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Isomonsi fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC2#
Isomonsi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shortman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shortman is looking to clinch.
As Shortman backs off Isomonsi throws a huge counter combo but Shortman manages to avoid it all.
Shortman fails with the takedown.#TD#
Shortman throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Isomonsi tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Shortman is in Isomonsi's guard.
Shortman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Isomonsi trying to strike off his back.
Shortman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SU#
Shortman gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Shortman shoots and misses
and Isomonsi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Isomonsi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shortman tries to avoid it but Isomonsi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shortman to the ground. Shortman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Shortman tries to clinch up but Isomonsi circles away and keeps his distance.
Isomonsi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shortman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Isomonsi.#T3#
Shortman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Isomonsi.
Isomonsi looks winded!
Shortman tries to clinch but Isomonsi moves out of range.
Isomonsi fails with the takedown.
Shortman misses with a body kick.
Shortman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Isomonsi defends well and Shortman ends up having to push Isomonsi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Shortman manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Shortman has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Isomonsi should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Shortman has tightened it up now! Isomonsi should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). James Shortman!

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